Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03
In THE SOUTHWEST.
A Restoration That Gives Decided
Satisfaction.
SETTLER
ARRIVE.
SWISS :
Building improvements I'm Bedford
City-A New WooIIen-MiU starts Up.
The Fifteen CIub-Ofher Social Or
ganizations--BFief

BEDFORD CITY, VA, May 2-Cspe-
cial)-The Office at this place for the
sale OF revenue-stamps for tobacco, which
some weeks ago was discontinued,
has been restored Mr. ]. NJ Daniel being
again put in charge. During the in
cumbency of Captain Ham Sheppard in
the office Of Collector Of Internal Reve-
nue. for tho district. Mr.. Daniel received
the appointment as the Deputy Collec-
tor here, and when General Lee was
put in the Office. upon the death OF Cap
tain Sheppard. Mr.. Daniel was again ap-
pointed to fill the position, and now on
the restoration OF the office he again re-
ceives the position, TO the entire satisfac-
ton Of the community.
As stated in my special report Of the
proceedings Of the Democratic conven-
ton on Monday. the chairman. Graham
Clayton Esq, rendered his resignation,
on account Of the pressure Of profess
sional duties as Attorney for the Com
monwealth. The convention then elected
Mr.. L. l.. Huddeston TO the po-
sition; but he, too, on account of other
duties, declined the honor; and as the
meeting adjourned without selecting an
other chairman. the party was virtually
left without organization. Under the cir
cumstances, Mr.. Huddleston has decided
to fill the position temporarily, until an
executive committee can be appointed
VINO would be empowered to fill the va
caney, and the party can be organized
and in readiness for the coming munich
pal elections this month.
FARM SOLD.
A farm, formerly the property Of the
late Hon. William l.. Loggin, in the
county, has been sold TO a Swiss settler,
named Luenberger. for the sum of 5000,
and the man and his family--consistin
Of a wife, child, and two men-attracted
much attention here as they passed
through Tuesday, on their way 20 their
new home They were provided with a
new outfit Of wagons horses, furniture.
etc, but the most notable Of their possess
s0ns were three magnificent St. Bernard
dogs, OF noble pedigree, perhaps averag-
ing Us pounds i'm weight. Another
farm, OF 12O acres has been sold TO an
other native Of Switzerland--A. Steiner.
This Is perhaps the genesis Of an inn
migration Of good class Of foreign ma
terial into the county, who will do much
to develop its great resources for agri-
culture and fruit-growing.
The two new cottages, being construct
cd on the extensive grounds Of the old
Brechenbrook Hotel. the property Of
Judge Arnold, Of Surry. are progressing
rapidly, and will soon be ready for occu-
patton.
A very large livery establishment is
being built for J. W. Ballard. on Bridge
street. The foundation for large brick
store is being laid on a lot Oh the busi-
ness portion Of Bridge street near its In
tersection with Main. by the firm OF
Johnson, CHS & Brother.
Mr.. Burgwyn, the examiner who was
put in charge Of the affairs OF the First
National Bank upon its recent suspen-
sion, has finished his investigation and
the matter has been put into the hands
of the Comptroller, at Washington.
Pending his decision nothing has been
made public.
The cashier Of the new bank 0he
branch Of the Trust and Savings Com
pany. of Lynchburgj reports the patron
age beyond the most sanguine eXpecta-
lions Of the promoters.
NEW WOOLLEN-MILL.
Mr.. W. A. Falconer opens with the
month the new woOllen-mill. which viii
give occupa Ion TO many skilled hands,
who have been out OF employment since
the Liberty woollen-mill closed. several
months ago.
The Fifteen Club was entertained this
week by Miss Lettie Burbel at
"AveneW most charmngly. when the
house was like a bower Of fragrance ana
beauty. with its profusion Of lovely fow-
ers everywhere.
On Friday evening Miss Minnie Nichols
gave german at Hotel Bedford, at
which a large number Of persons from
the sweet little girls to elderly people
were present. The moments few by
as swiftly as the light footsteps Of the
dancers. The occasion was pronounced
one of the most unique and delightful
that have ever been witnessed here.
Mrs. NJ c. Judd rendered the Thursday
Club an entertainment Thursday after
noon, In honor OF her birthday, which
proved a very delightful occasion TO the
club and other guests. The parlor was
profusely adorned with flowers, whose
subtle fragrance perfumed the room.
Rev. T. w. Jones has been attending
this week the session OF the convocation
OF Southwest Virginia, convened at Sa-
lem.
Rev. j. T. Whitley Of the Methodist
church, is delivering a series Of sermons
on the story Of the "World Morning"
that are attracting much attention and
interest His subject for tomorrow will
be THE Story Of Enoch."
Mrs Augusta Hume arrived this week
from a winters sojourn at GAINESVILLE
Tenn, and left for a visit TO Richmond.
Mr.. d. z. Parr. Jr., who has been alb
sent on the Pacific coast and in Texas,
has returned home.
Rev. J. H. Eager and family have ar
rived from Florence, Italy, whore Mr.
Eager has been serving for a number OF
years as a missionary OF the Baptist
Church They are the guests Of DR..
c. a. Board. the father OF Mrs. Eager.
II. F. Brightwell has accepted a posi-
ton in a bank Of Charleston. w. Va,
and will shortly leave for that place.
Mrs Pretzel, Of Roanoke, and Miss
Grace Gildersleeve, of Abingdon, who
have been the guests Of Mrs. Grace Tun-
stall. have returned home.
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