Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
TEMP FRANCE IN YORK.
Petitions Now Being Circulate din
hussri;,1 Notes and Personals.


.lussria1 Notes and Personals.
YORKTOWN, VA. December 9.-{Spe-
cial)-The old town of York in its pre-
gressive and up-to-date style of existence
is just now experiencing new and move!
sensation in an anti-Whiskey crusade
which is being waged with all the vigor
Of the prohibition movement. Local OPP
ton has never been successful in this
township. Nelson. but the present effort
appears 70 be backed by some Of the most
influential men Of the district. One OF
the peculiarities Of the present agitation
is the fact that number of the siSners
Of the petitions. circulated. have been ne
groes. There are only ten names OF Vo-
tiers lacking to enable the promoters to
bring the matter before the Judge Of the
County Court. These will be obtained
in q day or two, and the matter be
brought to the attention of Judge Smith
on the fifteenth of the month. Those
backing the crusade say that there is
little doubt if any. OF the cause Of tenn
pearance being indicated at the polls OF
the election is granted.
DEMAND FOR EVERGREENs.
The Christmas season is already being
felt in many ways by the people Of the
county The demand for holly, and
other evergreens in the Northern and
Western cities brings many stray dol
lar to the people Of this vicinity. Holly.
in which this region abounds. is being
cut and shipped by the farmers, who have
lust about wound up the years work.
The quality Of evergreens procured on
this peninsula is rare. The holly is OF
deepest green. with bright. glossy foli-
age and an abundance Of berries. The
lnistletoe is also exceptionally fine. and
commands a good price.
There is a rumor current here to the
effect that J. w. Clements & Son. the
extensive mercantile and timber men OF
Lee Hall. will establish canning fac
tory at that thriving little village.
The York Lumber Company are in re-
CENT of an immense raft of saw-logs
from up York river, for use at their ex-
tensive plant in the lower end OF the
county The raft contains several mil
lion feet of lumber.
Mr. Charles Gallagher encouraged by
the success of the " eaver Canning Com
pany, at Gloucester Point, In the oyster
shocking business. will engage In the
same line here in the near future.
Bishop A. NJ. Randolph OF the Episco-
pal church, will be here on February 18th.
and receive into church fellowship a num-
Der OF candidates for membership.
Mr. Frank Rogers. Of West Point. was
a visitor here Saturday on business III
connection WITH @eAtet1si'e 'SStel 'hto1 :
ests.
Mrs. Hubbard. wife Of Hon. J. F. Hub
bard. is rapidly convalescing from re-
cen: spell Of sickness.
Rev. L. B. Wharton and Professor J..
Leslie Hall. Of Williamsburg. conducted
divine services at Grace church yester-
Cay.
Mr.. J. N. Wexford, of Newport News
spent the day here yesterday visiting
friends in the town
The uuartermaster's department at
Washington have completed the new
fence at the national monument. winch
ADDS greatly to the beauty OF the grounds
surrounding it.
It is learned from good authority that
Mr.. w. T. Vandre. the present efficient
superintendent Of the national cemetery.
WIN be replaced by Mr.. T. F. Ridge. now
of Knoxville, Tenn, who has applied for
the station. 1t is probable that Mr.. Van
Dire will be sent to the post which Ridge
vacates