The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-24

Dogget, Boder. Lindsay. Nelson, Hughes
and others Among those present were
Mrs. Clark, OF Newport News. the Misses
sBend1e. Dogget, Eacho. Clark, Wade
Perkins and Nelson. There were 115:
people present The picnic was a suc-5
cess in every particular and demonstrate
ed that Fort Lee can make most cred
table showing OF handsome women and
sturdy men.
Special Organizer s. ]. Bullock. Jr.3
o. u. A. NJ, is looking over the field
with the view Of establishing Council
here. We think there will be no trou-
bic in obtaining the twenty names neces
sary to obtain a charter. The organiza-
ton is growing rapidly and is one of
the best before the people.
Miss Laura Dogget has returned from
ting friends She reports the crops
progressing well in that county.
Mrs. Mary Hassel and Mrs. c. F. Sauers
Of Richmond have been visiting Mrs.
$Culp.
Seven Pines.
The inn at "Pine Grove" after being
overhauled and newly furnished electric
fights putin, eto, will be the attractive
rendezvous OF two very popular employees
Of the Passenger and Power Company.
Your correspondent recently called on
August Hyer, known throughout
this community as the Hermit of Seven
Pines. He lives in an ODD log house all
alone. He is of German descent, and
is seventy odd years of age. The cabin
is entirely hid by a dense growth Of un-
derwood and thicket. To say was we'll
entertained is expressing it altogether too
mildly and the hour Igspent there seat
ed on the stump of tree, passed all
too quickly and the trip. as he expert
eneed 1t, from st. Paul to Baltimore just
after the war. was as amusing q bit OF
sensationalsm as one would wish to lis
ten to. This cabin, as I viewed it. APP
peared scarcely tenantable, for the accu-
mutation Of curios and what-nots. stored
therein, which makes it veritable GU
riosity shop.
A very large crowd attended the recent
entertainment held at "Pine Grove" pa
vilion, for the benefit of Mr.. Louis Quin-
tina, Of Richmond, who has been quite
ILL., and from the sale Of refreshments,
etc, a neat sum was realized which was
very gratefully received by him.
The following out-of-town parties visit
ed here the past week: mrs. w. D.
AIcAdoo. Mary I. N1cAdoo and Marion c.
Lea, of Greensboro. N. c..
B. E. Humes. of Louisville KY, and
w. D. Crew, of Hopkins county, Ky.
Mrs. Delaware Wright and little daugh-
ter Gladys are visiting Mrs. Wright's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James z. Lynes.
Elko.
Capt. J. L. Breeder, Of Antelope, Va,
has bought farm of forty acres adjon-
Ing the Crittenden estate, which he in
tends to make his home.
Mrs. ]. A. Potter, Of Glendale, Va, has
purchased the Bell Farm on which she
Will make many substantial improve
nlents.
While inspecting his low grounds
near White Oak Swamp, Colonel
j. C. Cochran found a large black snake
and after an exciting adventure, dis
patched it with an axe. 1t measured S
feet, 2 inches.
The Robins farm of 400 acres has been
purchased by J. L. Jacobs of Toledo.
Ohio. He has large and cultured family
and will make great acquisition to this
place.
Rev. R. NJ. Savage of walpole, Mass.
Will erect a fine house on his estate
here.
Mr.. Peter Smith is visiting in otterbein
Indiana.
east nICI1II1Onus
novel entertainment will soon be
given by the Comedy Club. Of East Rich
mond at Pine Grove pavilion, Seven
Pines, for benevolent cause.
Professor Watson and family. of Beth
Elon, visited the family of Mr.. Thornton
in Chesterfield county the past week.
a most delightful lawn party was given
on the lawn of Mr.. Thomas Davis for
their children and all Of the children of
the entire neighborhood were present to
enjoy their hospitality and make merry.
Master Leslie Watson. who has been
spending some time with relatives here
has returned to his home in Rchunond.
Miss Rosina Miller, of Richmond, visit
ed her cousins, the Misses Franclz the
past week.
Miss Lille NJ. Turner, Of Bell View"
Highland Springs. was also a guest of
the Misses Franck.
Mr.. Willie Franck and Mr.. John Her
rod. of Richmond. have returned from
very successful hunting trip.
Mr.. P. Fiege has recently sold his val.
unable farm land in King William Co.
There are a number Of contracts let and
several new houses will be put up at
once. The attractive little cottage re.
Gently butt for Mrs. Friege is nearing
completion.
The bridge being built over Stony Run
creek to replace the one washed away
some time since, is being put up in
very substantial way.
Fulton Park.
Mr. Fulton, of the Fulton Park Land
Company. has returned from a business
trip 10 Boaton. Mass, and there is every
Indication that an important deal has
been consummated and that building
will be very active few weeks hence,
and much will be done in many ways
that will boom Fulton Park and attract
many residents here
There have been number of land
deeds transferred to private individuals
the past week.
Mr.. Aylett, of Richmond. will commence
his dwelling at once, as he is anxious to
be ensconced therein before winter sets
in.
Little Ruth. daughter Of Mr. and Mrs.
William Mckinney, has gone with her
grandmother, Mrs. Poindexter, of Rich
mond, on visit to Powhatan county.
Mr. r. NJ Turner, of Richmond, visited