Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-09
In THE SOUTHWEST
THE NEWS IN AND AROUND bed
FORD CITY.
A New Publicatfon-snIes Of Real Es-
tate--The Switzerland of America
A Good OmciaI Record-Pcrsonal
and General.

BEDFORD CITY, VA. January s.
| Especially new publication styled
the Southern Hope has made its debut
here, its first Issue being very neat 1T
tie pamphlet printed by the Qulcf Print
ing Company. and gotten up in very at
tractive form. Its editor is Mrs. Emma
| Gilman, native of Maine, who has
bought property near Centerville. about
three miles distant.
Mrs. Gilman is a lady OF culture. who
writes well, pungently, and graphically
her views on a broad range OF subjects.
The leading article Of the little magazine
is styled "The Sunny South" 1t compares
the advantages OF Virginia and Bedford
county particularly. most favorably with
those Of all other sections OF the United
States.
The farm near Forest, belonging TO Mr.
r. II. T. Adams, Of Lynchburg, was sold
last week by Mr.. w. NJ. Dinwiddie to
Mr. Charles A. II. Legs, Of New Rochelle
n. Y, for 1880. There are 40 acres In
the place, and the sale embraced every
thing upon II. The new proprietor will
enter into the possession of a splendidly-
equipped farm. and can begin operations
without the usual delays incident TO the
purchase Of property.
Mr.. Il. f. Lunenberger who came here
from Switzerland about two years ago.
with eight other families. and bought
farm near Otter Hill, formerly the Cog
gin place, votes this the Switzerland or
America" He has planted 1,5OO apple
trees. and all Of his stock is thorough
bred. He Is so much pleased with the
prospect that he will sail for Europe
shortly TO induce others TO emigrate TO
land so blest and free.
Quite a number Of land sales that have
not yet materialiZed are being negotiated.
Mr.. s. III. Turpin. now "A years OF age,
rode on horseback 10 town this week
from his home, at Sedalia, about sixteen
miles distant, over the frozen roads, and
in course OF conversation with him the
following facts I'm regard to his career
were elected: For a period Of fifty con-
secutive years he has held the position
of Justice OF the Peace I'm his district
Mr.. Turpin is very proud OF his record.
During the entire time Of a half-century
of official life not one Of his decisions has
ever been reversed by appeal TO higher
court He is still in robust health, and
highly esteemed by his fellow country
men.
Mr.. n. y. Updike. who has family re-
cord dating back to the twelfth century,
and who is one OF the most intelligent |
and prosperous farmers Of Bedford, gave
a dinner TO his father, Mr.. Anon Updike, |
upon the occasion Of the latter's seven
tieth birthday at which were present his I
seven children, forty-fve grandchildren, |
and seven great-grandchildren, who. with |
himself and wife made a total Of sixty
one-a goodly family gathering.
During the past year marriage licenses |
we're issued 10 252 couples. and since the
advent of the new year seven others |
have entered the bond of matrimony
within the bounds Of the county.
The town is still TO rejoice I'm the light
Of electric lamps after the fiat had gone
forth from the Council that IL shonld re-
urn 10 the primitive contamination
II kerosene lamps The Council refused,
IN account of insufficient revenue, to ac-
,ede 10 the proposition OF an increase OF
30 on each light Professor A. NJ. Hugh
EFT, of Randolph Macon Academy sub
appeared before the Council and
agreed TO insure the Electric Company
against loss by an increase in the income
rom the incandescent lights. should they
continue 10 supply the town at the for
|
erms were accepted by the company.
Miss Annis Bury returned Tuesday
rom a visit 10 Miss Helen Cecil, at Rich
nOnd.
Miss Sallie Campbell left Wednesday for
1arshall, Tex, where she will remain du-
ing ne remainder Of the winter.
Miss jamie Dinwiddie OF Russell cOun-
y. Is the guest Of Mr.. W. M. Dinwidd1.
Miss Rosalie Smith has returned from
visit to the family Of Judge McRae, at
fayetteville. n. G.
Mrs. Mary Carpenter and children, of
incinnati, are the guests OF Mrs. ]. K.
iOore.
DR.. J. t. Fuqua has returned from a
isit TO Richn-9nd.
DR. T. K. Marshall. OF the Medical Col
'ge Of Virginia, who has been visiting
Is parents here. has returned to Rich
lond
On Friday the members OF the Presby-
,rian church sent TO the manse a large {
lmber OF useful household articles by
ay Of a pounding" expressive OF their
imiration and affection for Rev. n. II.
awes, ID. D., the new pastor of the
lurch. The gentle. sympathetic spirit
nd eminent abilities of DR.. Halves have
ready deeply impressed all those who /
ave come within the range of his in
renee.
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