The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES VA, January Ia
Tho 4. a. NJ Club was entertained Thurs
day afternoon by Mrs. James S. Childress
Mt her handsome residence on College
street.. Mrs. chidress was assisted in re-
cclving by her daughters, Mrs. w. w.
Rangcley, Mrs. j. NJ ellis and Miss Jen-
MIC ChiIdress The club is studying Nir-
ginla history during Colonial times ut
present Delicious refreshments were
served after the historical subjects were
thoroughly discussed, and were enjoyed
by the large number of guests present
Mrs. Mary Roop, of Auburn, In this
cotnts. has been quito III for several
days, but her friends have strong hopes
OF her recovery, although she is quite
advanced in years, having celebrated her
ninety eighth birthday on New Years
Day. She was born on tho first day of
January, 1909, few miles from her pres
ent residence, and so far as is known she
Is the oldest person in the county. Her
husband, the late Joseph Roop, died of
d cancer In 1876, and she has lived with
her youngest daughter at the old home
place ever since. She can tell of events
which happened ninety years ago as WV
idly as If she We're speaking of things
which took place only a year ago. and
her memory is the wonder OF the commu-
nifty.
All five Of her sons fought in the late
Civil War. one of whom lost his life In
the service and the other four are still iv-
ing in the county. as are three daughters.
the youngest having died one year ago.
She has large number of grandchildren,
Observation-Disclosures, and some half
dozen Observation-Disclosures in all the
greatest number of descendants OF any
living person in the county.
The farmers of the county have been
putting in hard licks during the continued
fine weather which has prevailed since
the first of the year, and are we'll up
with their work for this season. The corn
crop is nearly all gathered and the fod-
der stacked. while many are doing their
blowing for the coming crop of corn.
which is at least month earlier than
any blowing which has been done for
several years A great many failed to
fill their Ice houses during the last week
in December. and some are sorry of 1t,
for they fear there Will not be another
ice season this winter.
Republican District Chairman S. G..
Profit. OF Floyd. passed through town
the first of the week on his way to Wash
ington and New York where he has large
mail contracts under the government. and
JlitIusIlSIly dltcuNeI LIie meeting OF tnc
Republican Executive Committee in
Washington.
Captain Ridgeway Holt. OF the Yellow
Sulphur Springs, left the first of the
week for st. Louis on business, and
will spend several weeks with relatives
In that section before returning.
Attorney Allen 1. Hairless was in Rad
ford on legal business the first of the
week.
The attorneys and officers of the court
IRE all quite busy now preparing for the
coming session of Circuit Court, which
promises to be a long one
Messrs. G. w Surface and c. w.
Mitchell have gone into the lumber
business with s. Is. Averill & Sons. and
the concern will he incorporated as the
largest lumber dealers in this part of the
State
A. A. Phlegar Jr,. has returned 10
Atlanta, Ga, after spending several days
in town.
Attorney Harry c. Elicit of Charles
ton. W. Va, Is spending few days
with his mother on Main Street.
The Wednesday Club was entertained
hy Mrs Charles Sumpter at her home,
ON East Main Street, this week. and she
was assisted In receiving by her cousin,
Miss Leslie Powers.
Miss Bessie Elicit has returned from
n short visit to friends in Roanoke
Miss Florence Walters has returned 10
Roanoke for the winter after visiting
friends in town for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore a. Bell. of Pol
louisville. y, G., have issued cards to
the marriage Of their daughter. Miss
Laura Alberta, TO Mr.. Walter L. Turner,
of Roanoke. Mr.. Turner is native OF
this place and n cousin of Judge w. NJ.
ana Major w. T. Pierce.
Misses Ollie Surface, Isabel Hawley,
Isabel Judliins, Jennie Hall and Cleopa-
ira Primer have returned to Sullins Col
iege. after spending the holidays in town.
Miss Beatrice Colhoun, who attended
school at Chevy Chase, Washington, p.
c., Will not return, as her mothers health
will not permit her absence, and she will
attend school at the Montgomery College,
of this place.
Miss Annie Colhorn has returned to
Allegheny Springs. .aften. spending the
holidays with her three brothers in town.
Mrs. q d. Colhoun has returned from
visit to her old homo in Houston. Tex,
where she went TO attend tho marriage OF
her sister few weeks ago.
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas S. Love left
Tuesday for Charleston, ". Va, after
spending a few weeks with Mr.. and Mrs
a. V. Hancock, of this place.
Miss Helen Johnston, daughter of Hon.
c. a. Johnston, has returned from a
short visit to her aunt Mrs. Kate Shields,
of Roanoke.
Captain W. j. shelburne, of Currin. who
represented this county in the House OF