The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28

modest. courtly Christian gentleman, OF
whose noble deeds for charitable and
religious purposes so much might be said
Such an enterprise as the springs pro-
pcrty shows what old Virginia possesses
i'm the line OF value. and proves what
energy, good management. and wisely
directed capital can accomplish
Last night the citizens OF Clarksyille
held a meeting at the Hotel Grace IN
the interest Of Incorporating the town.
which movement. It is to be hoped. will
result in this much-needed addendum.
The movement is n good omen for the
future of Clarksvile.
A most enjoyable gathering Of the peo-
pie, old and young. met az Gooch's ware
house last Wednesday. the occasion being
a picnic for tho children. given by the
Methodist Sunday School. OF GAINESVILLE.
which had been planned 70 be
given at the old Dominion Springs.
but was held here on account
of the threatening weather. 4
hOuntiful supply OF eatables. in the way
Of dinner and cake. lemonade. etc. was
provided. and the children enjoyed the
occasion hugely.
The new Hotel Grace, Of Clarksvile. IS
now opened % the public. and rs GER
tainly a big addition 10 GAINESVILLE. Mr..
W. l.. Gilbert a hotel man. from North
Carolina. is in charge and when they
get I'm the water-pipes for bath purposes.
and get I'm good shape. the public who
desire TO find lodging and meals here
abouts can be easily accommodated.
How contagious the spirit OF improve
ment is, and this IS noticeable in this
section. which IS destined 90 De de-
yeloped I'm the future. The grand water
power that Is wasted here by not being
utilized seems 20 be a great pity. and one
thinks Of this as he crosses the two
streams which unite here and form the
Roanoke
The journey up towards Buffalo Junc-
ton is well calculated 10 stir the feelings
Of one who loves the beauties OF Nature.
The surface Of the country although not
perfectly lyel i'm an places is not hilly
or rough 20 any great extent, and the
eve can range over considerable dis
tances and feast upon trees, crops, houses
and horizons that would stir the soul
Of the painter and invite the excursions
OF the posessor Of poetic genius.
I wish ! could do justice 10 the pic
lures OF rural life 10 be daily seen which
the benevolent Creator spreads out daily
before our eyes whether We appreciate
them or not This Is "a fine section IN
which to grow corn, oats. wheat and
potatoes. etc. and I think that these
products will receive more and more at
tentiOn i'm the future. as our farmers. by
experience. learn the value Of diversity
ing their crops. a plenty 10 cat for man
and beast is a good motto FOR each ana
every farmer 10 adopt.
II Is worthy Of mention IN your columns
that we have some excellent people 10
this section. and even I'm old Virginia,
famous for its hospitality st would be
hard 10 find kinder or bigger-hearied
folks than are found here. For the most
nart. they are business people. too. ana
the colored people hereabouts seem 10
be- industrious and enterprising. ana, do
many instances. these latter have gone
North. where they can get larger wages
for their services.
have heard n good deal Of talk on
the subject OF the mysterious murder OF
Warren In this county several weeks
ago. full accounts Of which have been
given In your columns but 81 seems 70
be difficult 10 get a clear idea OF tho
unfortunate affair. The concensus OF
opinlon seems 20 be that young Rodgers
was the perpetrator Of the deed. and
perhars some one else was an accom-
plice.
The father OF the murdered man once
lived in CiarSsville and for awhile rented
the ferry here.
watermelons are beginning 70 come