Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-02
CULTURE OF BETS.
THIS SUBJECT TO RE DISCUSSED AT
MEETING IN PETERSBURG.
COUPLE MARRIED IN WASHINGTON.
Mr.. shotwcli and Miss Donald Wed
I'm the National Capital-The OLD
Year Danced Away-Eiection OF
Omccrs-PcrsonaIs and Briefs.

Again tho farmers who are interested
IN the welfare Of Chesterfield. Prince
George. Charles City. and Dinwiddie
counties-yca, IN the increasing prosperi-
y and development of Tidewatcr Vir-
ginia--arc called 20 meet TO consider q
question which may mean the Industrial
and financial salvation OF this section
that OF the feasibility Of raising sugar
boots. They will meet Tuesday morning
at 10 O'Clock at the Young Mems Chris
tian Association Hail. in Petersburg.
The farmers Of the entire section have
been advised OF the meeting. over one
hundred postal cards. conveying direct
invitations. have been sent out, and about
800 bills scattered broadcast over the
section and posted at every store and
post-oftcc. Mr.. James Bllwocd. the
president of the organization made at
chester, was in the city yesterday, and
stated that he was confident OF a largely
attended meeting. The invitation en-
braces these wOrds: Addresses viii
also be delivered by well-informed gentle
men. who will handle the subject in its
various phases, from seed 90 sugar"
NJ. John Il. Jackson, of the Southern
Planter. has signifed his intention of be-
lMe present, ana il Is piObtalt luNN tofV-
ucis 4. :. BufOrd and Thomas Whitehead
viii also be there and make addresses.
A step Will also be taken which is de-
cidedly an advancement. Those present
will be given an opportunity TO sign the
following contract;
We the undersigned. hereby signify
our willingness TO enter into contract
u plant the number Of acres set opposite
our names in sugar beets, under instruc-
~.
facturer. who will agree 10 purchase the
product Of said acreage at schedule OF
prices TO be agreed upon. We would be
willing to sign satisfactory contracts by
PLANTING beets for a term of three years.
provided we are guaranteed a market for
The product
Under the contract will be the names
and the number Of acres which each
sicnc- declares himself willing 20 devote
10 the growing Of beets.
Welded IN WASHINGTON.
Alr. John II. Shotwell and Miss Annie
Donald two well-known and popular
Young people OF Manchester. eloped to
Washington yesterday morning, and a
telegram received in the city later stated
that they were married. The bride is
only II years of age and this has been
urged as an objection to the union Of
Nr. Shotwell and Miss Donald. The
young lady. very beautiful and attrac-
tive. went from the home of her father,
Mr. Peter Donald, yesterday morning on
the plea Of visiting friends, was joined
ty Mr. Shotwell and few minutes found
them safe. but not a little excited, seated
in a coach of the Washington-bound
tain.
When once the "old train that would
never start" was on her way, every OBJ
stncle was cleared away Mr.. Clarence
Walden. a well-knOwn young gentleman
of Manchester. had preceded them to
Washington. and had effected every ar
rangemenf a carriage and Mr.. Naden
awaited train from Richmond, at II
o'clock al. the three were driven fapidly
Co the residence of clergyman, ana the
ceremony performed.
Mr. and Mrs. Shotweh Will return in a
few days. and viii reside at the residence
az Mr. John Utz, No POP COwardin ave-
nue. As before stated. the bride Is a
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Donald.
Mr. Shotwell is secretary and treasurer
81 the j. j. Wright Horse-Collar Manu-
featuring Company. Of this city, and is a
son OF Mr.. a. d. Shotwell, well-known
manufacturer of Manchester.
SIR. Samuel X. Culley and Mrs. India
May Daniels, were quietly married at
the residence of the bride, No. ll05 Sem
mes street. Thursday afternoon at 4
o'clock. Rev. j. A. Spencer OF the Co
wardin-Avenue Christian church, per-
formed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs.
Cluev will reside I'm Manchester.
THE OLD-NEW-YEAR DANCE.
The german given by the Manchester
Cornl0n Club Friday night was one OF
tie most enjoyable ever given by that or
garization Of young people. Mr. Willis
PuIlm led. Those present were as Iol-
lows. Miss Louise Willis, white canton
cr-ue. with Mr.. Bassett Bate; Miss Maud
Tatteson, yellow satin and point lace. with
lir 81 His Pullam; Miss Minnie Weisiser,
white organdie over white taffeta, with
SIR James BrittOn: Miss Nina owen, yell
low 0rgandie with Mr.. VIII PattesOn;
Miss Mary Kearney, pink organdie, with
Ar John Britton; Miss Florence Holland,
pink mousseline de sole over pink laneta,
with Mr. Thomas Turpin; Miss Heptin-
STALL black rnousseline de sole. with MI
Royal Webster; Miss Edith GoOlsDy' win
Air. Hamilton Chalkley.
The gentlemen were Messrs. william
Morris Sam Patteson, Dan. BrOadndN
Frank Sampson. A. G. Taylor, Emmett
T1rpin. and Clifton Robertson.
Chaperons: Mr.. and Mrs. George T.
Gary. Mrs j.. IA. PattesOn. Mr.. and MIS-
Hartwen and Mrs. NJ. G. Turpln.
NEW-YEARs-EV PARTY.
The old year passed out very pleasantly
e.
Die gathered at the hOspitable residence
of Mrs Clarke, NO. 1904 McDonough
street Midnight. as the bells OF Rich
u0nd were sounding out over the river
and the housetops the twelfth hour. found
her young guests seated around
long table groaning under Viands
the choicest the markets could
supply Their merry laughter Tang
out in echo 10 the bells. Among
those present were Misses Belle Clarke,
Mamie Cary. Agnes Smith, lrena
Vaughan. Lizzie Clarke. BERTHE Williams,
Annie Fitzgerald Lillian Adams. Bette
Johnson Essy Bethel. Bessie BevL Alma
Gary. Florence stone. of Fords, Fletie
Wilson: Mossrs. CLIFFORD Davidson. Alfred
ID. Smith Bird Johnson, Roland Hubbard,
Harvey T0ney. jim Clarke. Johnnie san
dler NJ r. Nells. Fords, Va; G. II.
Ninn A. Robertson. T. p. Clarke, +.
Slate ". Britt
DEATH or MISS VERIFY.
Miss Ada v. VERIFY. a wel-known lady
OF the county, died at Moseleys farm,
boy residence. Friday evening, at $40
o'clock She was in the &d year Of her
age. The deceased leaves one brother
Mr. =. O. VERIFY, OF Swansboro'. The re-
mains viii be taken 10 Fredericksburg On
tho $50 train tomorrow. The funeral
viii take place IN that city. The inter
ment viii be made in the old family
section in that city.
Ruth Council M & Order OF Chosen