The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-05
The Result Of Recent DisSipa-
lions at Blackstone.
DISTRICT CONFERENCE
Methodists Will Be Entertained and Fed
at Blackstone Female Institute by
Rev, JONES Cannon--Wealthy
Citizens Join Dowleltes.
fspec,a, to The Times. pispatch.)

pI.ACkTONE, VA. July 4.--The OK
element which prevailed hero all the
earlv part of the week over tho arrest
of several parties for the illegal sale OF
whiskey and others for being too fond
of tho great American game OF draw
poker. has largely subsidized. and every
thing has about assumed Its wonted
6obriety. .
The intoxicauon produced much H.
larity while 1t lasted. however, ano
few headaches and some heartaches are
the results. These will doubtless wear OIL
III a short while now.
Preparations are being made for inc
holding Of the Petersburg District Con
ference, which will convene here on ths
Nst instant. Houses are already oeins
secured for the delegates. other oenonl-
nations besides the Methodlsts olie ,..s
to entertain numbers OF the Visieli l,
delegates. 1t Is expected that there WIZ
be full attendance.
DIR. CANNON HOST.
The sessions OF the conference VII! DC
held In the chapel Of the Female Insutute
and dinner will be served there each
cav for those who attend. The expense
OF this will be borne by Rev. James San.
non, Jr, principal OF the institute OUT
will be under the supervision OF tne 70
dies of the church Of here, q oeIaii tioin
a.. ,,,arohers hainr made for this pur-
pose !, al.
sertion. which Is now being threshed, Is
not very encouraging. some reForuhe
that not over half crop VIII pc nanH.
Quite lot Of wheat is grown iot MAJ .,i,,
ket through here, and the lai.ure WIZ
mean less surplus money for this sec
ton. -.
Farmers say that the cool June mas
,ad an anparent effect upon the growth
OF tho crops. although they are la.a
from the lateness OF the opening o.
rnrinp Tho heavy rains and halls nave
done quite lot OF damage. IN Some Nv
stances the amounts being serras.
The number OF deeds OF bargain and sale
az real estate recorded in the clerks OF,
ne 2, Nosoway COUNTY n eaags sp. Which
is very good for this season OF inc yea.
There have been quite number OF. PVT,
chases OF real estate in this town recen'tS
and at prices apparently eatsiac'ofs -
The pPickett-stuart Hotel property vas
sold at public auction here on Luesany
By an order TO. OF the 81 and the. price real
;r ee t Was ss 1907 This is considered very
creap for it. as the building Is Oh otleA
end only about three years oio; .h,.
Former mention has been, made IN TINS
eorrespondence OF the purchase OF prop
erty here by promne ut cltz zose OF ~ e huld.
tnining counties LOT Lie pun PSoS VI
n lMs in business. Another Of these
purchasers IS Mr.. S. L. Barrow, OF p Ms lHI,
wick county. who nGmgnt and and s Successful
country merchant OF the above county
but IS to become citizen and VIII en-
gage IN Dus! FfSD At A iss1 Esacs'
Several fine samples OF yellow June ap,
pies raised in this sHc aoes R neHe in D ths
shown recently; Az tral. S Sos n source OF
wonder why more attention mas ny os aai
paid to the culture OF fruit In THIS sec
zion. ,,rs W u Rob.
ertson,s. UPON Entering the larder few
mornings ago. came near being nitten oy
large se moSaS srel sna Hrs ys5
informed and dispatched his snaksShlp =,
Mr.. 7. c. Coleman. one Of the western Is III
Union Telegraph operators at Ints Jour p
lady Of Dinwiddie county. SURPRISED Their
numerous friends g. few days ago oy Pc
Ing quietly IN waI Rey Me- pruden pastor
az the bride. After trip to Richmond.
Washington and other points, they have
returned where hey haHe A
The CONGRATULATIONS Of their numerous
friends. -, ,, an tho nav
buildings being erected on the burned dis
trict. Two OF these storehouses are about
Completed and another IS far advanced Itiea
Still two others are un0er cnns ruClloH'
JOINS THE DOWIElTES.
Mr. ], S. Robertson, who has been IN
business here for many years, meeting
with much success and acquiring muGh
nronertv Of value, will in a short while
leave for Zion City. Ill. where he VIII
For the present at least make his home.
He viii, Of course. take his FAMILY WIN
him. d,sroso =, an,
of his property here. but has leased some
Of it tor term Of years, Mr.; Robertson per Ns
1noval to zion City. His leaving ! VIII he
much regretted by his tria aiGs mere 1stt =,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Cra!ie !e15 on
Thursday for visit to relatlVes IN wash.
ington, D. c. Before their return they
VIII visit several watering places lncluo-
ing some seashore resort.
Messrs. r, w. Tuggls ana daughter.
Mrs. II. S. Beverly. left TINS week Tor
Virginia Beach. where they WI! spend
ec Dr. John John Allen. of West Virginia, a
former, student OF Hoge Academy. at this
place. and a recent graduate IN medicine.
spent several days of the past week Win
MISS Mary Anderson. of Jonesville' 10
the guest Of Miss Louise lauoo-
ELEGANT ENTERTAINMENT
Many Prominent Halifax Citizens Meet
Tooatbar.