The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-10-07

far a. 1t pertains to cattle. but . sim.
liar disease still fingers with other
animals. Ralp Root Of Penlan. has
a fine driving mare afflicted with in
tense Inflammation OF the mouth ana
throat, with but slim chances Of recov-
cry. Others are complaining that their
dogs and cats are similarly afflicted.
though 1t il thought this latter dis
ease is the old black tongue
On Wednesday of this week John.
the three-year- old boy OF Andrew ana
Mark Rakes. Of Virginia Mills. across
Slate River from Arvonia. while play
ing on the stairs leading up from his
mothers sitting-room, fell through q
hole in the banisters. striking the door
he adforemost. breaking his neck ana
crushing the skull The little fellow
lived about twelve hours after the &C
cident a part OF the time being con-
scious. Dr. Nicholas rendered every
possible medical and surgical aid. but
in vain.
The following teachers have been
elected In James River District OF this
county, the schools to open Monday
OF this week: ToEa School-Aiss Nellie
Stinson. Brierhook School-Ars- Clara
Robertson. Caskie School-Miss JAMIE
Christian. Buffalo School-Miss Win
ME Davis. Norwood School-Atss Flor
ence Waller. Wingina Graded School
Misses Sallie and Cora Wood. West
minister SchooEAiss Gay Gillian
Omohundro School-Aiss Ruth Swoope.
Manteo School-Miss Minnie Rogers
Warren School-Miss Mary g. Pat
reson.
Patrons Day win be celebrated on
November I in all OF the ninety-nve
schools Of the county. FUN literature
and extensive programs OF the day are
being distributed by the division SUI
pertntendent- Last year Buckingham
the most successful celebration Of the
day over all the counties Of the State
The teachers and school onlcsfs are
determined that the Observance Of the
day this year shall surpass that Of
last year. Many speeches viii be made
by patrons and school omcerS. enter
tafnments will be held all over the
county. and . general cleanup win be
observed at every school It il the
aim OF the authorities to make every
school in the county. white and color
ed. graded and ungraded. . "nrst-class"
school In all hyglenic respecG4 - re-
Quired by the State Boards Of Health
and Education
The noted Bumpass Bridge. two miles
west Of Arvonia. on the Slate River.
which was washed away by the great
floods Of March last, has been replaced
by . handsome iron bridge. which was
erected BY q bridge drm Of Roanoke.
The new bridge 10 placed high, 70 that
nothing but an unusual flood viii ever
be able 70 reach It
The Fernclifke slate properties, To-
Gated two miles north Of Arvonia. are
again being worked By . company re-
Gently formed In this section The
company which drst opened these
Quarries and installed machinery fatl-
ed to make . success Of the venture
and closed down some time ago, selling
out the lands and machinery. The
company at present working the prop
critics claims that IL will prove to be .
paying proposition
Farmers throughout this section
have harvested their tobacco. Snd in
some cases cut their corn New corn
has begun 20 come Into the mtlls. and
while damp. sttli makes excellent neal
In spite of The dry months - July and
August, fair crops Of both corn and
tobacco VIII Be made. The Dinwyn
tobacco market 10 now open. and prim-
tngs are selling briskly. By Novem-
Der IL 10 thought the regular crop
VIII be placed upon the market ana
Will conttnue to come until February
and March Buyers are expecting .
rather large sale 70 tobacco at DillWyn
this season. In spite of the dry SUM
mer.