The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-28
Interrupted and Beautiful Settlement of Culture and Refine
ment in the Foot Hills of the Blue Rdge-A
Fine Section of Country
Culture and Refine

side world, which is a great convenience.
Among the religious denominations will
be found the Methodist, Baptist, Eps-
copal. Presbyterian and others. with
pastors Of each in the town There are
also number OF good schools there.
THE NEW MONUMENT.
The principal subject of interest Just
AT this time Is the new Confederate
monument erected to the memory OF
those who went to the front and gal
lantly gave their lives for their country
and the cause they loved. but lost The
speakers for the unwilling, which took
place September I'd, were strong in their
praise Of the gallant leaders from Madl-
son, General James L. KeEarer, Captain
Fry, Captain Mo, gan, w. isFrother and
others-but no less SO those Whose narv.s
are not so often spoken, whose deeds are
not SO often sung, nor their sacrifices
not so often remembered. the brave Con-
federate private, the noblest hero of them
all.
a statue OF soldier in repose adorns
the top of the monument, which is erect
ed in a vacant square just in front Of
the courthouse. The square is to be en-
closed and shade trees put out, making
a park which will be quite an addition
to the town.
"WILLOW MARSH"
Home of NJ. c. NJ. Morris, near ivy
mans Mill, Madison. Va This hand
some. attractive. and hospitable resi-
dence was built by Mr.. Isaac Smith Twy-
man in 1920 of the best material avail
able at that time and has always been
kept in a fine state of preservation, has
been newly painted and many improve
ments added by, Mr.. Morris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Twynlan lived for fifty
four years in this house. occupying no
other during their married lives. which
throughout this and many counties for
their kind and genial hospitality.
Mrs Twynlan was a first cousin of
General A. P. Hill. of Confederate note,
and, during the struggle in the sixties,
many and great We're the llindnesses
shown the soldiers who passed that way
by this noble Christian couple Colonel
William Morgan. Of First Virginia Cav
airy, had headquarters here during 1864.
Mr., Twyman was one of the finest
farmers in the county, prosperous and
progressive, using always the newest and
best improvements to advance his work,
and at the time of his death. at the age
Of eighty-two. his farm was in the high
est state of cultivation.
PRESENT OWNER.
.
now belongs. married daughter of this
estimable gentleman. Mss Addie L.
Twyman, in 1887. Mr.. Morris is also a
hne farmer. devoting his entire time and
attention to 1t. Being energetic and sys-
tematic. he is always successful The
land, good portion of which is fine
run land is admirably adapted to the
raising Of wheat. corn, hay, and oats.
His farm is well stocked and he uses
modern machinery in the cultivation.
Mr.. Morris is a member and a deacon
in the Baptist Church and with his most
estimable wife. keeps UP with great
credit the old home, for so many years
the pride OF the family.
LOCUST DALE.
There are many fine farms in Madison
county. but none OF them are conducted
and cultivated more intelligently or sue
cesstuliy ttan the fine estate surround
ing Locust Dale Academy. owned by
Professor W. ". Briggs. the principal OF
that celebrated school.
The accompanying view Of fine cattle