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The Harrison Holmes farm, containing 150 acres, was sold to Mr. N. C. Crump for $1, 495. Mr. Scott Suddeth, living at the Brick House, has about recovered from an attack of pneumonia. We understand diphtheria has again broken out in one of the families at the "Brick House," on the Annaburg estate, and one child is critically ill. Mr. Wm. Godfrey, living near town, has been quite sick with pneumonia. Although 79 years of age the case is yielding to treatment and no grave symptoms have appeared. Bull Run Chapter, U. D. C., cordially extends an invitation to Confederate Veterans to dine at the home of A. H. Compton's, Saturday, Jan. 19, at 12 o'clock. All veterans invited. Mr. Arthur Dodge, who since Nov. 22, has been teaching at Agassiz Hall, a Boys' Preparatory School at Alta, California, took a trip to Oakland and San Francisco in his holiday vacation. He says the burnt district of the latter city is far vaster than he had imagined but the rebuilding is progressing rapidly. At the second meeting of the Manassas Legion, No. 1772, of the National Protective Legion held on Monday evening the following new members were received: Rev. T. D. D. Clark, W. F. Hibbs, M. J. Bashong, Mrs. C. F. Colbert, Frank L. Ford, R. M. Kivett and Lester G. Lynn. This now gives the order a membership of thirty. Mr. T. M. Metz, living near town, has had a severe attack of pneumonia. For several days he was in critical condition but he is now believed to be out of danger, unless a relapse occurs. LATER. ---Mr. Meetze was taken quite ill again yesterday afternoon and paralysis of one side has developed. His is in a critical condition. GREENWICH ITEMS Miss Louise, second daughter of Mr. John Kidwell has been ill quite awhile. We are glade to learn that she is some what improved. Miss Grace Ball has been the guest of her cousin, Miss Janie Brady for the past week. She in now visiting friends at Gainesville. Mr. Willard Nalls spent a few days the past week with his parents here. Mrs. P. B. Mayhugh entertained quite a number of friend on Thursday night, Jan. 10, by giving a dance and an oyster supper. Among some of those present were Mr. and Mrs. Norman Brady, Mrs. Lewis Mayhugh, Mrs. Aubrey Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Brady, Misses Ethel, Sarah and Ruth Nalls, Miss Janie Brady, Misses Nellie and Annie Grant, Miss Grace Ball of Clifton, Va., Misses Maggie and Grace Grayham of Buckland, Miss Eva Brady, Misses Laura and Lula Mayhugh, Miss Anna Taylor, Mrs Lena House, Miss Mary Risdon, Miss Susie Mayhugh, Messrs Pete Davis, John Mayhugh, George Risdon, Jared Brown, Willie Armstrong, Algar McLearen, Richard Harrington, Walter Graham, George Wood, Frank Cockerille, Henry Wood and Lewis Mayhugh. Mr. John Brown has returned to his old home here after residing in Maryland for over two years. Miss Katie Cockerille gave a party, Friday night, Jan. 11, at her home near here. Mrs. Ben Douglass of Washington spent the day this week with her mother, Mrs. A. B. Carrington, at Woodside. Miss Sadie Saffer of Manassas is visiting Miss Della Dick at Rose Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Nalle and their two interesting little children spent the day Sunday with Mrs. Nalle's mother, Mrs. Grant of Auburn. Mrs. Norman Brady and Miss Grace Ball spent the day with Miss Hattie Lunsford this week. January 25, 1907 BRIEF LOCAL NEWS Mr. B. F. Hughes has been quite sick again this week. Dr. Jas. B. Hodgkin has been quite sick and has gone to Warrenton. Mr. T. A. Metz has been on the sick list this week, but is not seriously ill. Mrs. Fanny Simpson has had a severe attack of acute indigestion, but is better. Miss Maud Metz, daughter of Mr. T. M. Metz, has been quite sick this week. Mrs. Augustus Schultz, who has had a severe attack of the grip, is very much better. Elder C. H. Waters will preach here next Saturday at 3 p.m. and on Sunday at 11 o'clock. Miss Marian Steen, who has been quite sick, has gone to a Washington hospital for treatment. Archdeacon Tyler will administer the communion at Trinity church at 11 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 3. Mr. J. W. Rust of Fairfax, son of Capt. J. R. Rust of Haymarket, passed successfully the last state bar examination. Mr. Thos. H. Lion has bought the Corey farm, near Brentsville, containing 349 acres. Price paid about $8,000. Little Nettie Whedbee, daughter of Mr. T. B. Whedbee of Buckhall, has had appendicitis, but is out of danger. There is a bad case of diphtheria at Clifton, a daughter of Mr. Richards; and the school there has been closed, in consequence. Mr. G. W. Leeth has sold the cafe business here, which he recently bought from Mr. C. A. Silling, to Mr. E. N. Borum of Strasburg. Mrs. A. W. Sinclair has completed a very handsome crayon picture of Lee and Jackson and presented it to the Manassas Chapter, U. D. C. Mr. William Godfrey, who has been quite sick with pneumonia, is very much better; but his brother, Mr. Joseph Godfrey, has been taken ill with the same disease. We learn through Miss Sue M. Monroe of Wellington that some of the "markers" put up in the neighborhood of Groveton are not correct and mislead people as to the relative position of the different bodies of troops engaged at the place in the Civil war. LETTER FROM OCCOQUAN The Shakespearean club, which was organized a short time ago, seems growing in interest. It met at the home of Mrs. Harry Slack Monday, with a large attendance. The programme was finely rendered by Mrs. Earle Davis, Miss Anna Slack, Miss Brenner, Mr. Marker, Mrs. Waddey and Rev. Chas. Lynch. May it continue to be a success. Miss Hattie Selecman, who has been ill, we are glad to know is convalescent. Miss Eva Ledman entertained a small flinch party last Friday evening at her home, Hotel Alton. It is rumored that Mr. L. Ledman expects to open a fine drug store in the building known as the old Hanna store on Mill street---quite an improvement to our town. Mr. Ledman may your progressiveness prosper. Our schools are doing nicely and are well attended. We have very competent teachers, Prof. Robinson and Miss Mann. Miss Virgie Simpson is spending the winter with her friend, Mrs. Walter Carter. Miss Ada Carter has returned home, after a protracted visit to her aunt in Granite, Md. Miss Estelle Garner has left to attend some social affairs in Alexandria. Mr. Vernon Green, our popular young clerk, paid a flying visit to Washington Tuesday. The Misses Meade from Pohick were guests at the Shakespeare club on Monday evening. ABOUT PEOPLE WE KNOW Mr. John A. Cannon was in town this week. Miss Helen R. Badger has been spending a few days at her home in Manassas. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lipscomb of New York are guests of Mr. Lipscomb's parents, Judge and Mrs. Wm. E. Lipscomb. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Reid, who have been visiting Mrs. Reid's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Merchant, near town, have gone to Ashville, N. C., for a two weeks' trip. WELLINGTON ITEMS Miss Lillie Breen spent a few days last week in town. Mr. James Ellis of Pittsburg spent three weeks with his parents at Gainesville recently. Miss and Mr. White of Warrenton spent last week with their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Breen near Wellington. Miss Judie Breen and Mr. Frank Wells were married Jan. 9, 1907, at St. Joseph's Church and will make their future home at Bull Run. Mrs. Fred Rollins has returned to her future home near Wellington. Mrs. James Rollins is quite ill with pneumonia. February 1, 1907 BRIEF LOCAL NEWS Mr. Bettis has moved into his new house in the East side. Circuit Court next Monday, Hon. C. E. Nicol presiding. Mr. T. B. Putnam of Catharpin has been quite sick with the grip. Mr. James H. Garrison has been appointed postmaster at Dumfries. Miss Emma Shannon has been confined to her room with the grip. Mr. Whip and family have moved into Mr. George W. Payne's new house in North west. Mr. William Godfrey, living near town, who has been sick, is but little, if any better. Mr. Richard Hynson was confined to his room several days this week with a severe cold. Mr. Wade Goodwin has accepted a position as travelling salesman for a large Baltimore liquor house. Mr. Hawes Thornton Davies has been among those who wrestled with the grip germs this week, but is better. Mr. George Hiden, secretary to Congressman Rixey, was in town Monday on business. He has taken good care of Mr. Rixey's business since his illness. Mr. F. E. Ransdell had a violent attack of neuralgia this week, resulting from a deep cold, and was critically ill for several days. He is now much better. Mr. John M. Warfield of Maryland, who has been spending the winter with his daughter, Mrs. Gosnel of this place, has been quite sick for several weeks. Messrs Bordon Bros. & Co., have purchased from Dr. S. S. Simpson the Spittle and Langdon tracts, near Buckhall, containing 243 acres. Price about $2, 400 cash. We are pleased to announce a new member of the firm of Sinclair & Son. It is now Sinclair, Son & Grandson, C. A. Jr., having made his bow to this mundane sphere. Messrs Bennett, Round and Hynson have sold a part of the Yorkshire tract, 116 acres, without buildings, to Mr. M. J. Bushong for $1, 500. Mr. Bushong expects to build on the tract. We were shown this week a very old deed. It was a conveyance from Lord Fairfax, and bears this signature, of 243 acres of land in Prince William county to Robert Hitt, the younger great-great-grandfather to the present owner of the deed, Mr. Henry Cockrell of this place. Though the parchment is old and yellow with age, it was written in 1743. The beautiful work of the quill pen is still legible. Mr. C. W. Smith, who was injured while jumping his horse at the Norfolk horse show in October, has been taken to his home in Warrenton from Washington, where he has been since his removal from Richmond. his general health is good, but there is little improvement in the movement of his limbs. On Tuesday night last No. 28, from the Manassas branch, struck a black man on the track near the Fairview avenue crossing and pitched him over another track where he was subsequently ground to pieces by a passing freight train. His head and body were son badly cut up that when found the next morning identification was impossible. It is believed, however, to have been Tobe Watson, who is missing. The pieces were simply gathered up, boxed and buried. THE BURGLARS AGAIN On Monday night last a burglar entered Mr. W. B. Smitten's house near the Episcopal church, but was frightened away. He effected an entrance by boring through the kitchen door and turning the night latch. A servant heard him boring but thought it was a rat, but immediately after her "rat" stopped she heard a stealthy footstep on the stair-way and by the dimly burning light she saw a black hat crown rising to view. She did not wait for any remarks, but bounded out of bed with a scream of terror. By the time Mr. Smitten could reach the stairway with his gun the culprit had departed. What a pity he did not administer an allopathic dose of cold lead into the crown of that black hat! About the same hour Mr. S. Devers heard his dog in a row on the first floor, but thinking it was a dog and cat "mix-up" he paid little attention to it. The next morning he discovered his own clothes scattered about the floor &c. and the lamp in Miss Irene Devers's room put out and other evidences of a general search over the house by some one looking for valuables. The same night Mrs. Marat awoke shortly after midnight and detecting the odor of chloroform, looked about the bed and found a garment saturated with it lying near her face. She got up and looked about the room and locked the door. It is presumed someone had been through the house. Only a few nights before some one tried to open Mr. Robert Goods's door, but was frightened away. We do not believe in shooting ordinarily, but a man is justifiable in puncturing a burglar in defense of his household, and we hope the next fellow that tries it, will get duly "plugged." MR. J. WILBUR LATHAM'S HOUSE BURNED Mr. J. Wilbur Latham's handsome home, near Calverton, was burned on Wednesday last. Mr. and Mrs. Latham and the children were absent at the time. About eleven o'clock a servant had started the kitchen fire and had gone out. Shortly after Mr. Latham's mother-in-law, who was in charge of the home, heard a roaring and cracking of the fire and went to the kitchen to find the wood box burning and the kitchen walls aflame. She made an effort to extinguish the fire but found it was beyond her control. Going to the farm bell, she rang an alarm call, which brought several neighbors, but the fire was beyond control, when they arrived. They succeeded, however, in saving some of the furniture, but the family lost all their clothing. There was an insurance of $5,000 on the dwelling and $1,000 on the contents, which however, does on cover Mr. Latham's loss. to be continued February 1, 1907 continued NOTES FROM NOKESVILLE The many friends of Capt. R. H. Hooe will regret to learn that this estimable gentleman has been confined to his room with a severe case of grip for the past two weeks, and up to this writing, with little improvement in his condition. A few days ago Mrs. D. P. Hooe, his daughter-in-law, was taken ill, and a day or two later her husband contracted a severe cold as the result of exposure to severe inclement weather in a drive to Roslyn and he, also is confined to this bed. Mr. Harry Furbish of Waterloo, Iowa, who has been on a visit to his sister, Mrs. Cecil Smith, for the past two months, left here Tuesday night for Hagerstown, Md. Mr. Smith is an expert machinist and has secured a position with the Pope Automobile Manufacturing Company at that place. About ten years ago, when a mere youth, he was the victim, while visiting at Mr. Smith's, of some of his early experimental mechanism. He procured a piece of gas pipe and converted it into a miniature cannon with disastrous results, when it was loaded and fire off. The incident was recorded in the local columns of THE JOURNAL at the time. "Major," the handsome pea fowl, who for a great number of years has been a prominent figure upon the lawns at White Hall, was found dead in the poultry yard on Tuesday morning. His death is attributed to cholera. "Major was raised by Mrs. L. A. Marsteller and she gives his age as seventeen years. His title was acquired by his stately bearing and his commanding appearance while on "dress parade." The cold snap of the past few days has started the ice gathering and Mr. W. R. Free, Jr., is filling his ice house with a nice quality of ice, measuring from three to five inches in thickness. This fact will be hailed with delight by Mr. Free's customers, who are looking forward with pleasure to the season of soft drinks from the old familiar refrigerator. Mr. L. A. Marsteller slipped upon some ice upon his plantation on Monday and was painfully injured in a fall. He is reported as being somewhat better. Miss Beatrice Limstrong, the popular teacher of Nokesville school, reports a good attendance of scholars, notwithstanding the severity of the weather and condition of the roads. Mr. H. J. Jonas, who has been confined to his home by an acute attack of rheumatism for the past two weeks, is very much better. Mrs. W. R. Free, Sr., who has had a severe attack of grip is able to be out again. LETTER FROM OCCOQUAN We are sorry to hear our friend Miss Ella Emick, who has been so ill for the past three weeks, is no better. Miss Martha Simpson, who is making her home in Prince William with relatives, is the guest of Mrs. J. B. Beach. She will remain until after the meeting. We are delighted to have her with us again. We are glad to know that our minister, Rev. Charles Lynch, and family, are able to be out again, after such a long period of sickness. Mrs. Capt. Davis gave a dinner in honor of her daughter's sixteenth birthday Monday, January 28. Refreshments were served in the evening to a large number of guests. Mr. H. H. Carter, wife and sister were guests of their parents on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Lynn gave a dance in honor of Mrs. Jennie Ledman last Friday evening at their hall on Mill street. Dancing was indulged in until a late hour. All report a good time. Mrs. Harry Selecman is slightly improved at this writing, but has been reported quite sick. Mr. and Mrs. Earle Davis entertained a small card party in honor of their friend, Miss Anna Slack, who expects to make a protracted visit to her aunt, Mrs. L. A. Oliver, Kenmore, Va., to resume her musical studies. Among those present were Mrs. Emma J. Spencer, Miss Rowena Davis, Dr. and Mrs. Starkeweather, Miss Mabelle P. Arrington, Miss Mamie Davis, Miss Ida Allen, Miss Anna Slack, Dr. Hornbaker, Messrs Vernon Greene, F. B. Morgan, J. Lemry. Music, flinch and euchre were features of the evening, after which a delightful menu was served. Mr. J. B. Bowman has accepted a position at Richmond, Va. He will be greatly missed socially. Mr. Leith St. Clair, who is attending George Washington Medical College, was in town Sunday. Mr. Henry Parker of Alexandria was the guest of Miss Lillian Hammill Sunday last. GREENWICH NOTES Mrs. Fannie Cook and son, Mr. Henry Cook, spent Friday and Saturday with her daughter, Mrs. Wllie Mayhugh. Miss Delia Dick has been visiting friends in Buckhall. Miss America House spent several days last week with Miss Maggie Reid. Miss Nellie Grant was the guest of the Misses Cook on Tuesday and Wednesday last. Mr. W. L. Florance of New Baltimore was in the village on Saturday. Miss Minnie Nalls has returned to her home after spending several months with Mrs. McLean. Miss Louise Kidwell, who has been sick for some time, is able to be out again. Miss Gracie Ball has returned to her home in Fairfax after spending several weeks with relatives and friends. HAYMARKET NEWS Mr. Thos. S. Meredith has returned from New York, where he went to ship two valuable horses to Jamaica. Mrs. McAll of New York is visiting her father, Mr. Burwell, who has been ill at his home, "Erindale." Mr. Hugh S. Thompson of New York paid a short visit to Haymarket last week. The children of Mr. Thos. E. Garnett and Mr. Oscar C. Hutchison, who have been ill with pneumonia, are now convalescing. The Misses Jolliffe, who have been visiting relations in Baltimore, have returned to the rectory. Mr. Thos. B. Clarkson of Washington is the parent of an infant son, who is to be named Henry Mazyck, in honor of his grandfather. Miss Brownie Jordan and Master Richard Jordan of Maryland are visiting their uncle, Mr. C. E. Jordan. Mrs. R. H. Tyler and her daughter, Miss Matilda Gray, left last Monday for Perry, New York, where they will pay an extended visit. Misses Bessie and Hallie Meade are staying with their brother, Mr. Stacy Meade of Washington. Mr. Edgar Keyser of Philadelphia stayed a few days with his family this week. Mr. Wm. Beverley has just lost two very fine work horses from some unknown cause. Miss Grace Beane left last week for the North where will attend school. February 1, 1907 THE GUERILLA ON POLITICS COL. MOSBY ONE IN JAIL Capt. S. F. Chapman of Staunton, Va., has received a most interesting communication from Col. John S. Mosby, under whom he fought during the war. Col. Mosby, in his letter, replies to an editorial recently appearing in the Staunton Leader, which characterized him as a "turncoat for political preferment." The colonel's letter is not at all violent, but he replies to his critics in a forceful way and makes a number of very interesting statements concerning his early life and his record hitherto unpublished. His reference to having spent eleven months in the Albemarle county jail, he does not explain. This was before the war, and resulted from a personal altercation while he was at the University, in which he shot a fellow student. This statement is vouched for by both Capt. Chapman and Capt. H. M. McIlhany, both members of Mosby's command and devoted to their former chieftain. Department of Justice Washington, D. C., Jan. 12, '07. Capt. Sam Chapman, Dear Sam:---I have received the Staunton Leader, with the editorial calling me a "turncoat for political preferment," and the Old Dominion Sun with an editorial in reply to it. Yes, I did change my jacket, after I was paroled, for a civilian suit, just as all other Confederate soldiers did, but I didn't hide my gray jacket, for I was then and now am, proud of it. You can see it with my hat and bust in Confederate uniform, preserved in a glass case in the National Museum in Washington. So far as party management is concerned, I have never been a politician. I have, however, always taken an interest in public questions. I never in my life took part in a political caucus or convention, except in 1869, in a meeting at Warrenton, in which I took an active interest to get Jimmie (now judge) Keith nominated for the legislature as a stepping stone to his promotion to the bench. I was then one of the few Confederates of any prominence who was not under political disability. Then was my opportunity if I had wanted political preferment. I did seek it for others. The election was on July 6th. Walker, the Confederate candidate for Governor, was announced to speak in Warrenton on a certain day in June. It happened to be the day on which Douglass Tyler was married at the home of his bride (Miss Harrison) near Upperville, in Loudoun. Walker came that morning on the train from Alexandria. Before it arrived all the gentlemen at Warrenton, who have since won political honors, left for the wedding. I was invited to it, but stayed there. I regarded the election as a contest between civilization and barbarism, and as Walker, a Northern man, was distasteful to our people, I hope that my example might have some influence to gain votes for him in spite of their prejudices. I remember saying then that I would as soon have thought of riding to the rear when I ordered my men to charge, as to leave Warrenton that day. I introduced Walker and made a speech, which was reported in the Richmond papers. You know the victory we won. I got no benefit from it except in common with all Virginia people. As Virgil says, "Sic voc non vobis." Some years afterwards, when General Grant had become a private citizen, the late A. H. H. Stuart published a letter giving General Grant great credit for the aid he gave Virginia people in getting rid of military government. When Grant was a candidate in 1872, and I was supporting him, just as I had supported Walker, Mr. Stuart did not seem to remember what Grant had done for us. When it became convenient, he refreshed his memory. I have no criticism to make of the Southern people who did not approve my political course in 1872; but I say this much, that if they had followed me then, I would have led them to victory and the carpet bag government would have fallen by natural process, just as a rotten apple falls from a tree. You know that there was no man in Virginia whom the carpet baggers hated as they hated me, as I was the only man who had the power to harm them. The last appointment I got General Grant to make a few days before he left the White House was a Confederate soldier, Braxton, to be collector of the port at Norfolk. His opponent was a Union soldier, who had been wounded and had all the carpet bag influence behind him. I stood alone for Braxton, and had no sympathy from the democratic politicians in Virginia. If General Grant were living, there is no act which he did through my advice which he would regret. If I had chosen to swim on the popular tide I think that I had as fair a prospect as many of the favorite sons whom the state has honored. All that Virginia ever did for me was to lock me up for eleven months in the Albermarle jail. If I have changed my coat, I have not like Fitz Lee, put on the blue. Some years ago a Spanish girl in San Francisco told me that she had heard Southern people say that I had deserted from the Confederate army, and she asked me if it were true. I replied that just the reverse was true; that the Confederate army deserted me--that General Lee surrendered on April 9, 1865, and that I did not surrender until June 17th of the same year. And that here I will tell you something which you may never have heard. I received a message from General Gregg, who was in command at Lynchburg, that if I would come in, he would give me a parole. My brother and I drove to town in a buggy and we went to the law office of my relative, Charles L. Mosby. Soon we were informed that General Gregg had received an order not to parole but to arrest me. I had brought my pistols in my holsters with me; they were lying on the floor. I took the pistols from the holsters, laid them on the table by me and remarked: "I am ultimus Romanorum, I will not submit to arrest. I will kill the first man that attempts it." John Speed ran downstairs mounted his horse and galloped off to General Gregg's headquarters. I threw my holsters, with my pistols, across my shoulder, and, with my brother, walked down to the street. A great crowd of citizens and soldiers had collected, but there was no hostile demonstration. Just then Capt. Charles Blackford came up and told me that several gentlemen on Lynchburg had authorized him to say to me that if I wished to leave the country they would furnish me all the money I needed. I declined the offer. I preferred to stay in the fiery furnace and share the lot of the Virginia people; nor was I willing by flight to confess that I had been guilty of any act that should make me an exception from other Confederate soldiers. I would not seek the reputation of a Cato by running off to Canada. We drove home. Two days afterwards General Gregg sent me another message. I came and was paroled. I no longer fell the romantic enthusiasm I did then. "So sleeps the pride of other days---- so glory's thrill is o'er." Yours truly, John S. Mosby correct COL. MOSBY ONE IN JAIL to COL. MOSBY ONCE IN JAIL February 8, 1907 BRIEF LOCAL NEWS Mr. Wm. Godfrey continues quite ill. Mrs. H. Griffith as been quite sick with pneumonia. Mr. J. W. Ayres has been on the sick list this week. Mr. W. M. Rice has a child quite sick with a severe cold. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hynson are confined to the bed by the grip. Mrs. Wm. Foote, who has been confined to the house with the grip, is better. Mr. J. I. Randall has been confined to his room with a severe attack of the grip. Milton Fair bought the Charles Reid tract on Monday last, containing 25 acres. Price $110. Mrs. Staley, a former resident of this place, has been ill with pneumonia at her home in Washington. Mr. George E. Soutter has been appointed postmaster at Myron, this county, succeeding H. H. Cady. Messrs J. L. Dawson and W. L. Lynn bought the 365 acre Ledman farm on Monday last at $4.70 an acre. We understand Dr. Jas. B. Hodgkin is critically ill at the home of his nephew, Dr. Hodgkin of Warrenton. Mr. A. Sibley has sold his farm, stock and farming implements to his son-in-law, Mr. U. G. Shane of Petersburg, Va. Price $2,800. Mr. Robert Hickman, the impersonator, has been unavoidably detained in Washington and will not give his entertainment here as announced. Mr. E. H. Goodwin had a close call from blood-poisoning this week, the result of trimming a bad corn a little to close. He is better, however, and out of all danger now. Mr. A. Lincoln Kirk, an impersonator, will give an entertainment in Nichol's Hall Tuesday, Feb. 19. Tickets for sale at Shannon's drug store. This entertainment is for the benefit of the M. E. Church, South. Mr. Julian P. Baldwin, formerly of this place but now a resident of Alexandria county, has resigned the office of commissioner of accounts for the county. Judge Nicol will fill the vacancy by appointment. Dr. Hamner's eldest son, who bears his name J. Garland, has been called to be assistant pastor of the West-end Presbyterian Church, New York city. The West-end church has over 2, 000 members and over 1,7000 in the Sabbath School. Mr. Henry G. Leary bought the Duke Reid farm, on Monday last, containing 100 acres. Price $430. Also 150 acres of the Ledman land at $2.50 an acre and the Delia Smith land containing over 400 acres at $2.27 1/2 an acres. John Carter, who served three months in jail for house-breaking and was released on the last day of December, 1906, was arrested on Monday last for stealing the jailer's hat, when he left, and was tried before Mayor Sinclair, found guilty and fined $2.50 and costs. ABOUT PEOPLE WE KNOW Mr. Mars Lewis has gone to Norfolk, where he has secured a position. Miss Blanche Carruthers of Haymarket is spending this week in Norfolk. Miss Charlie Brawner left Wednesday for Washington to spend a few days. Mr. James M. Moser left Saturday for a few days in Baltimore on legal business. Miss Estelle Holden is spending some time with her sister, Mrs. Robt. A. Hutchison. Miss Lottie Marsteller of Nokesville spent a few days with Miss Theodora Waters this week. Miss Rena Merchant left Wednesday for a month's visit to friends and relatives in Baltimore. Mr. C. M. Newman of Bridgeport, Conn., was the guest of this brother, Mr. O. E. Newman, on Sunday last. Miss Libby Britton, daughter of Rev. J. F. Britton, has returned from an extended visit in the valley. Mr. C. Guy Mitchell of Richmond, Va., and Miss Maude Shotwell of Culpeper spent Sunday with Miss Rena Merchant. Mrs. James Beal of Haymarket spent Tuesday with her parents, Capt. and Mrs. Jas. E. Herrell. It was the fortieth anniversary of Capt. and Mrs. Herrell's marriage. Miss Mabel Kirster of Strasburg, who has been with her aunt, Mrs. W. L. Hickerson of Washington, is now in Manassas with her cousin, Miss Lillian Hixson, for a few days. Miss Emma Hamner goes on Saturday by Ward line from New York to Havana, Cuba, for a visit of six weeks with her brother, stopping at Palm Beach, as she returns by land. Her many friends wish her a pleasant trip. Miss Bessie Brigg of Tulsa, Oklahoma, accompanied by her friend, Miss Bessie Gold of Hagerstown, Md., left last Friday for Washington to visit friends for a few days. While in Manassas, Misses Gold and Brigg were the guests of Mrs. H. D. Wenrich. Miss Brigg spent three months in Elmira, N. Y., with her sister, Mrs. R. C. Helman. She reports a very pleasant trip in Virginia with friends and regrets she could not stay longer. She will return home from her vacation after a short visit with friends in Ohio and St. Louis. GREENWICH NOTES Miss Nellie Grant is visiting her cousin, Miss Ruby Grant at Auburn. Mrs. Charles Risdon spent several days of the past week in Warrenton. Miss Lois Mooney, who has been attending the Eastern College at Front Royal, is home on the sick list. Misses Marie and Eva Brady of Gainesville are visiting their grandmother, Mrs. Charles Brady. Miss Annie Grant entertained a small party of her friends on Tuesday night last. Among those present were Miss Delorine Holtzclaw, Miss Lena House, Miss Nellie Grant and Miss May Cook, Messrs George and Henry Wood, George Risdon and Robert McLearn. Mrs. George Mayhugh has been on the sick list the past week. Mrs. Oscar Mountjoy of Auburn is visiting her mother, Mrs. Taylor. February 15, 1907 BRIEF LOCAL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Bushong have both been sick with the grip. Mr. Wm. Godfrey, who has been ill some time, is improving. Mr. Edward Tyler, Sr., has been sick with the bronchitis, but is better. Mrs. Staley of Washington, a former resident of this place, is critically ill. Mr. Burgess, manager of the Prince William, has been on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shannon, who were confined to their room with the grip, are very much better. Mr. Cuthbert Rogers, living near Hickory Grove, and who has been quite sick, is something better. There were two arrivals in town last Sunday and one of them, Ira C. Reid, Jr., tipped the scales at 13 1/2 pounds. Little Elizabeth, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Lewis, who has been ill with bronchial pneumonia, is improving. Mr. L. E. Ferrell was suddenly called to Chatam, Va., Thursday to attend the funeral of his sister, Mr. E. W. High of that place. Mrs. R. S. Hynson, who has been confined to her room with the grip, is very much better, and Mr. R. S. Hynson is improving. Mr. Charles Adams, living near Aldie, fell recently, sustaining painful if not serious injuries as he is about eighty-six years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pierson and son of Buckhall were all confined to the bed at the same time with the grip. They are now able to get around. Hon. C. E. Nicol adjourned court on Monday last and attended the funeral of Representative Rixey. Messrs J. Jenkyn Davies, F. E. Ransdell and Jno. R. Tillett also attended. At the last meeting of the town council Mr. Thos. H. Lion was authorized to confer with the railroad officials with reference to an arrangement for gates or watchmen at the street crossings of the town. Mr. A. Lincoln Kirk, an impersonator, will give an entertainment in Nicol's Hall Tuesday, Feb. 19. Tickets for sale at Shannon's drug store. This entertainment is for the benefit of the M. E. Church, South. The Simms tract of land in lower Prince William was resold, under an "up set" bid to Messrs J. L. Dawson and W. S. Lynn and the 150 acre tract sold last week to Mr. H. G. Leary was sold under an "up set" bid to Mr. F. B. Morgan for $425. Mr. Crabill, living near Bull Run, brought in a snake on ground hog day which he found in the woods in a tree and killed. The snake which was about three feet long, showed fight. This decidedly snakish story comes to us well vouched for by one of Manassas' leading physician, who saw and examined the snake. ABOUT PEOPLE WE KNOW Mr. G. G. Galleher was in town Wednesday. Miss Carrie Lee of Gainesville is visiting friends in town. Mr. Ernest Moser of Alexandria spent Sunday in town. Miss Lilas Jonas of Nokesville has been the guest of Mrs. C. E. Nash. Mrs. Pringle is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Margaret Lewis, this week. Miss Hooff of Charles Town, W. Va., is visiting her cousin, Mrs. W. Hill Brown. Miss Ida Lickle, after a visit of several months in Baltimore, has returned to her home here. Misses Ruth and Lennie Carter of Occoquan are visiting their sister, Mrs. J. Wilbur Ayers. Messrs Emmett and Thomas Gulick of Washington spent Sunday here with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Gulick. Mr. V. Gilmore Iden came home last Wednesday night to see his mother, Mrs. W. G. Iden, who had been on the sick list. LETTER FROM OCCOQUAN (Received last week too late for publication.) The W. C. T. U. met at the home of Mrs. J. N. Carter last Wednesday afternoon. Officers for the next six months were elected as follows: Mrs. Lottie Selecman, president; Mrs. Tyson Janney, vice-president; Miss Lennie Carter, secretary; Mrs. J. W. Tanner, treasurer. Mr. and Mrs Lindsay Dawson have returned home after a pleasant visit to their parents in Washington. We are glad to learn Miss Janie Duty, who has been ill for the past week, is convalescent. Mr. and Mrs. Hetzger were in town Tuesday afternoon and took several of their friends out sleighing. Mr. H. F. Slack, our popular builder, has been awarded the contract for rebuilding the Hanna property on Mill street which when completed will be used for an up to date drug store. Miss Mamie Lynn Davis charmingly entertained a number of friends on Friday evening last. Among those present were Dr. and Mrs. Starkweather, Miss Grace Clarke, Mrs. Emma J. Spencer, Miss Eva Ledman, Mrs. Earle Davis, Miss Ida Allen, Miss Helen Davis and Messrs Vernon and Herman Green, John Leary and Irvin Hixson. Our friend Miss Ella Emick, who was so ill at our last writing, died on Saturday last at 2 p.m., at the home of Mr. F. L. Bubbs. Her body was sent to Pennsylvania for interment. In losing her the family have our deep sympathy for we all have lost a faithful and good friend. The property now occupied by Mr. F. B. Morgan has changed hands. It is rumored a building will be erected for two store rooms. We are glad to not these improvements. NOTES FROM THOROUGHFARE The temperature here Monday and Tuesday nights registered zero. The ice harvest on Broad Run has been fine--6 inches thick. Mr. J. S. McDonald and family have moved from Leesburg to the beautiful home "Goldsboro." We are glad to have this agreeable addition to the town. Mr. Worth Henry has very encouraging reports for early Dorset lambs. He has now twenty-five fat, well started ones, and for white Leghorn hens. He is now shipping to a large hospital a thirty dozen case a week. On of his great pets are the handsome Yorkshire shoats, the finest bacon hog in the world. We are glad to learn Lieut. Ralph S. Keyser has recovered the use of his foot and is on duty aboard the battleship Louisiana at Brooklyn, N. Y., navy yard. Dr. A. Marsteller has gone to Philadelphia as a resident physician at hospital of note. Prof. Howard Edwards lectured before an audiance of 800 teachers at Providence, R. I., last week. He is now President of College of Agriculture at Kingston, R. I. The Mineral Prospective Co. here will, during April next, place a large oil drill machine to develop the oil territory found at Chas. W. Keyser's Washington lease. Messrs Ryden & Co. and Messrs Butler have had to close down the saw mill as the weather was too cold. February 22, 1907 BRIEF LOCAL NEWS Mr. William Godfrey continues to improve. Mrs. F. C. Rorabaugh has had quite a severe attack of the grip, but is better. Mr. W. M. Longwell lost a very fine cow on Saturday, the result of an overfeed of grain and water. Mr. J. T. C. Hundley has sold his farm, containing 50 acres, near Woodlawn church, to Mr. George Robinson. Price $1,000. Elder E. E. Oliver of Washington, D. C., will preach in the Primitive Baptist church here next Sunday, the 24th, at eleven o'clock. Mr. Jno. A. Cannon has bought two lots from Mr. W. H. W. Moran, containing 60,000 square feet, with a frontage of 204 feet on Richmond street. Dr. Jas. B. Hodgkins has been in the George Washington University hospital for some time and quite ill. He is now better and able to walk about his room. The anti-saloon league announces, through its field secretary, Mr. J. W. West that it will shortly begin the most aggressive campaign known in its history. Mr. Andrew Beavers killed a copperhead snake, near Mr. Shackelford's, on Wednesday morning last. It was coiled up and seemed quite active. This is evidently a year for snakes. In spite of every effort to preserve secrecy in the matter, it has leaked out that a decree had been entered Tuesday by Judge C. E. Nicol, in the circuit court for Alexandria county, granting Mrs. Carlyle Herbert Smith an absolute divorce from Courtland H. Smith, the well known horseman and gentleman jockey. Mr. Howard O. Akers of Washington, D. C. , son of G. F. Aker of this place, has passed an examination before the board of examiners as an electrical steam engineer. He is the youngest licensed engineer in the district. We congratulate him on his success and beg leave to suggest to scores of other young men, Go thou and do something. On Tuesday night last, at about eleven o'clock, Mr. George Mory saw the light flash from several matches being struck in Mr. Larkin's feed store. He told some of the members of Bull Run Council of Juniors, who had been in attendance at a Council meeting about it. They found Mr. Larkin and made a search through the building but could not find any one. It is not known whether it was a case of theft or incendiarism. Walter Allensworth, son of Capt. Allensworth, who was badly hurt about six or eight weeks ago by falling over a fence on a plow, and subsequently hurt playing football, is slowly improving but still confined to his room. ABOUT PEOPLE WE KNOW Mr. James F. Moser is traveling for a wholesale house. Mr. Robert Moser of Culpeper has been in town this week. Mr. H. K. Laws will spend to-day at his home in Front Royal. Mr. Redman Foster of lower Prince William was in town Monday. Mr. L. F. Pattie was at his home near Catharpin Sunday and Monday. Mrs. J. W. Ayres has returned from a visit to her old home in Occoquan. Mrs. U. B. Suddith of Washington visited Miss Lillian Hixson this week. Mrs. J. F. Lewis has gone to Berryville to visit her father, Mr. Nicholas Moore. Miss Theodora Waters visited Miss Lottie Marsteller of Nokesville the first of the week. LETTER FROM OCCOQUAN The Shakespeare club, which meets semi monthly, met last Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Earl Davis, with a full attendance. A highly interesting and instructive programme was rendered by Mrs. Charles Marker, Mrs. C. Thompson, Miss Gertrude Selecman, Miss Mabel Arrington and Mr. Charles Waddey. The club will meet next week at the home of Mr. Tyson Janney. Much satisfaction is expressed here with the candidacy of Mr. Tyson Janney for the House of Delegates, a candidate worthy of our good old town. The religious revival, conducted at the M. E. Church, closed last week with a glorious success, Rev. Charles Lynch, our popular pastor, in charge. He was ably assisted by the eloquent and faithful Mr. Ballengee of Occoquan and Mr. Gordon of Washington. The musical programme was conducted by Misses Janney, Robinson and Marker, whose talent added much to the interest of the meeting. The W. C. T. U. will hold a special meeting at the Occoquan M. E. Church Sunday evening next in commemoration of the birthday of Frances E. Willard. This meeting has been deferred a week in consequence of the disability of one of the leading members. Mrs. Laura E. Selecman, the president, announces an interesting programme and invites a large attendance next Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. Come and spend a pleasant evening. Mrs. Thompson of Woodbridge gave a delightful dinner party this week. Among those present from Occoquan were Mrs. Charles Waddey, Miss Evelyn Mann, Mrs. Tyson Janney and Mrs. C. Lee Starkeweather. A charming dance was given on Friday evening last at the hall of Mr. W. S. Lynn. Mr. Ray Tanner, who is attending the Potomac Academy at Alexandria, spent Sunday at his home here. We are glad to learn that Mr. Tanner is making excellent progress in his studies. Mr. Thompson and Mrs. Tyson Janney were entertained at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Starkeweather on Thursday last. Mr. B. W. Selecman has had a very severe attack of neuralgia. Mrs. Emma J. Spencer is visiting her sister, Mrs. Earl Davis, much to the enjoyment of her many friends here. Little Mary, the lovely and interesting daughter of Capt. and Mrs. J. Thos. Selecman, has recovered from a serious attack of the grip. Miss Janie Carter, the popular teacher at the boy's school in Alexandria, spent Sunday at her home here. Mrs. J. Wilbur Ayres has returned to her home at Manassas after a pleasant visit to her parents at Occoquan. Mrs. C. Thompson and little daughter were in town on Thursday last. The many friends of Miss Janie Duty were glad to see her out on Sunday last after her recent illness. Mrs. Haislip of Woodbridge was in town on Monday last. Rev. Charles Lynch, who has been suffering from throat trouble, has improved. Mr. W. R. Nicholson of Washington spent several days at the home of Capt. J. Thos. Selecman last week. Mr. Robert Green of Boyce, Va., visited Miss Lennie Carter recently. Mrs. George Allen is visiting her daughter, Mrs. William Hartranft of Washington. Miss Mabel Arrington visited Occoquan this week. Mrs. J. F. Selecman is visiting friends in Washington. Miss Lennie Carter has returned from a short visit to her sister, Mrs. J. Wilbur Ayres of Manassas. Mr. John Chatham sustained a painful injury on Monday last. While engaged in splitting wood the axe hung in an overhanging clothes line, cutting him in the head. The injury was painful but not serious. We anxiously await the establishment of the new pharmacy of Dr. Hornbaker and Mr. Ledman. Our town needs progressive business establishments. We wish them success. March 1, 1907 BRIEF LOCAL NEWS Mrs. D. J. Arrington has been quite sick with the pleurisy. Mr. Sherwood Carter's little boy, which has been quite ill, is improving. We understand Mr. W. T. Allen has sold the "Manuel" farm, near Nokesville. The Woman's Auxiliary will meet at Mrs. W. C. Wagener's Tuesday, March 5. Mr. John Burke has rented the larger store room in the masonic temple and Mr. G. W. Leeth has rented the smaller room for a butcher shop. Miss G. P. Strother of Fauquier, who has been visiting her niece, Mrs. S. T. Weir of this place, has had an attack of pleurisy, but is very much better. The town council has recommended that a side walk be laid from Mrs. Milnes's on Centre street, extending East. The street committee has been asked to investigate the cost and report. Judge C. E. Nicol stated Saturday in Alexandria the he would tender his resignation to Gov. Swanson early this month, and would then actively engage in a canvass for the democratic nomination. Mr. V. Gilmore Iden, who is at Washington and Lee University, has had an attack of nervous prostration. The latest information received by his father, Mr. W. G. Iden of this place, is quite favorable. The Alexandria Gazette says Mr. James C. Hooe of Loudoun county, has announced his candidacy for the democratic nomination to succeed the late John F. Rixey as congressman from the eighth Virginia district. Mr. Borum left some oysters outside the rear door of his restaurant, within the yard, to keep cool. The same were promptly appropriated by Wellington Meredith and Louis Carroll. This time they were caught napping and were at once arrested, tried, found guilty and sentenced to the lash, which was promptly administered. Mr. J. Wilbur Latham, who was burned out recently, was in town yesterday and settled with the Jefferson Insurance Co. of Philadelphia, through their agent, Mr. W. N. Lipscomb. The loss was paid in full, $6,000. ABOUT PEOPLE WE KNOW Mr. Henry Camper is in Baltimore this week on business. Mr. and Mrs. John S. Clarke have gone to New York city for a few days. Mr. Paul C. Nelson of Charleston, W. Va., spent Sunday with his parents. Miss Frye of Catlett, after several days visit to Miss Grace Nicol, left Monday. Mrs. Lou Nicol left Wednesday for Culpeper to visit her brother, Dr. Sprinkle. Mr. and Mrs. T. F. King spent Sunday with Mrs. Kings's parents at Marshall, Va. Mr. George S. Johnson of Great Falls is the guest of his brother-in-law, Mr. T. O. Taylor. Miss Jessie Clark, who for sometime has been visiting friends in Baltimore, returned last week. A social was given at Mrs. G. W. Payne's last Wednesday night in honor of Miss Lottie Rowe. Mr. E. C. Glascock and two sons of Marshall, Va., spent Tuesday with his daughter, Mrs. T. F. King. Mrs. R. J. Adamson and Misses Thedie Waters and Lucy Harrison leave next Monday for Baltimore on business. Mr. W. C. Austin has gone to Carthage, N. Y., his former home, where he will experience real winter for about two weeks. Mr. Thomas Clark, now of Washington and his friend Mr. Grimsley, spent a few days with Mr. Clark's parents the first of the week. Mrs. Robert Gulick of Loudoun, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lamb, for several days returned to her home Monday. Miss Rena Merchant returned from Baltimore Thursday and leaves Saturday for Huntsville, Ala., where she has accepted a position as milliner. Miss Grace Payne, one of the many attractive young ladies in the Nokesville neighborhood, has gone to Washington to spend the remainder of the winter and spring. Miss Lottie Rowe of Charleston, S. C., a granddaughter of Wm. Gilmore Simms, left this week to visit Mrs. Zealey at the Cecil, Washington, D. C., after which she returns to Charleston. GREENWICH NOTES Miss Anna Florence is visiting Mrs. Robert Ellis in Warrenton. Miss Delorene Holtzclaw was the guest of the Misses Cook on Wednesday night last. Miss Annie Grant is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Henry House. Miss Ethel Nalls is visiting Mrs. McLearn near Catlett. Miss Maggie Graham of Buckland was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Gilbert Brady on Thursday. Miss Jennie Hall of Buckland has been visiting her sister, Mrs. John Reid, the past week. Miss Fannie Cook, the youngest daughter of Mr. J. W. Cook, has been quite sick with the grip. Miss Alice Dulin spent several days last week with her brother, J. B. Dulin. Mr. Bryant Nalls has been quite sick. LETTER FROM OCCOQUAN Mr. Wm. Metzger of Woodbridge gave a splendid dinner on Thursday last. The occasion was the seventy-seventh anniversary of his birth. Miss Ida Allen gave a delightful card party at her home on Monday evening last. Among those present were Mrs. C. Lee Starkeweather, Mrs. Emma J. Spencer, Misses Dot Brenner, Evelyn Mann, Ada Carter, Ida Allen, Messrs Chas. Waddey, Grover Davis and Coleman Ledman. A delightful dance was given at Mr. W. S. Lynn's hall on Friday evening last. Music for the occasion was furnished by Mr. Lucien Davis of Occoquan. Miss Lillian Hammill gave a very enjoyable flinch party at her home on Friday evening last. Mr. Irvin Hixson gave a delightful graphophone entertainment at the home of Mrs. Joseph Garner this week, much to the enjoyment of many of the young people of our town. Mr. Tyson Janney spent Tuesday in Alexandria. Mr. Leith Sinclair of Washington spent Friday last with his aunt, Mrs. G. W. Hunter. Miss Colvin and Miss May Davis of Baltimore were the guests of Mrs. Earl Davis one day last week. Mrs. Warren Clarke and little son Roscoe of Woodbridge spent Sunday last in Occoquan. Mr. Chas. Sawyer was the guest of Miss Gertrude Davis last week. Mrs. Mary Allen has returned from her visit to Washington. Mrs. Ballenger, who has been ill with a severe cold, has recovered. Mr. A. W. Sinclair of Manassas was in town on Monday last. Miss Virgie Simpson has returned to her home at Centreville. Mrs. C. Lee Starkeweather, who has been ill, is convalescing. Mrs. West of Woodbridge, who has been ill, has recovered. Miss Pearl Garner of Baltimore is visiting her parents at Occoquan. Mr. Ray Tanner spent Sunday last at his home here. BRISTOW ITEMS Mr. Hugh Green of Washington and Mr. Lovell Willcoxen of Manassas were guests at Mr. R. H. Davis's here last Sunday. Mr. C. A. Sinclair of Manassas, the candidate for commonwealth's attorney, was in town Monday. Mr. P. D. Lipscomb of Washington was in town Sunday. Mr. W. M. Rice, salesman for the Hopkins Co. of Manassas was in town Monday. Mr. Jas. Weaver of this place went to Alexandria, Va., last Monday on business. Mrs. N. Moore was in Washington last Tuesday. Mrs. G. W. Rosenberger of this place, who has been very ill for some time, is improving slowly. Miss Sallie Shumate of this place is visiting friends in Washington this week. Mrs. Wilburn of Catlett, Va., is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. N. Moore here this week. Mr. B. F. Stephens of this place went to Remington, Va., last Sunday to see his brother-in-law, Mr. John Bolton, who is seriously ill. Miss Nellie Carr of Leesburg, Va., who has been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. J. W. Carr of this place for the past ten days, returned to her home last Saturday. March 8, 1907 BRIEF LOCAL NEWS Mrs. Walter Shannon is quite sick. Mr. James Webster, living near Hoadley, has been quite ill. Mr. H. D. Wenrich has moved into this new residence in North west Manassas. Mr. P. P. Chapman leaves today for an extended trip in Eastern and Southern Florida. Mr. R. W. Merchant's youngest child, which was threatened with pneumonia, has recovered. Mrs. Larkin's youngest child, which has been threatened with pneumonia, is very much better. Messrs. Cohen Brothers' store was closed several days last week on account of the death of their mother. Mr. Elias Crouch, living near Bull Run, was paralyzed on Thursday night of last week. He is doing well, however. Mr. W. N. Lipscomb has bought Mr. J. E. Dunnington's house and lot for Mrs. A. Schultz. We understand the price paid was about $3,000. Mr. R. L. Lynn, one of the guards of the penitentiary, came here on Monday for Lambert, recently sentenced to the penitentiary by the court. While handling hickory blocks at the depot for the spoke factory on Monday last, Mr. D. H. Prescott let one fall on his left foot, painfully and severely injuring it. Dr. R. E. Wine of Brentsville has decided to have an operation performed next Monday for intestinal adhesions to the peritoneum, from which he has been suffering. Dr. Koontz will take charge of his practice until he is able to resume it. The store and post office at Agnewville, owned by Mr. Rufus Davis, was burned on Wednesday last--and entire loss. The fire occured while the family was at breakfast. The fire must have caught from the flue. The building was some distance from Mr. Davis's dwelling and was almost in ruins when discovered. On Friday night last Mr. Devers, shortly after retiring, heard someone try the front door and then the window. He left his wife to watch the window on one side of the house and he called to his daughter to watch the other while he went below to investigate. On going down he made some noise and the man got away by leaving on the end of the porch and now one saw him. The track was plain the next morning. We also understand another attempt was made to enter Mr. Trimmer's house but he miscreant was frightened away. ABOUT PEOPLE WE KNOW Mr. Crabill has gone to the valley for a short visit. Messrs A. O. and Oscar Portner have returned from a tour of Europe. Miss Eva Ayres of Stone House is visiting her brother, Mr. Wilber Ayres. Mrs. J. E. Dunnington of Baltimore was in town from Saturday until Monday. Mr. Henry S. Ashbly of Delaplane spent Wednesday with his sister, Mrs. Wolf. Mr. A. M. Crigler, after a month's stay in the store, has gone on the road again. Mr. Frank F. Iden visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Iden on Sunday last. Mr. W. B. Smitten and family and Mr. H. J. Lees and family have moved to Maryland. Mr. J. T. Lamb has gone to Norfolk and secured a position in the electrical works of the city. Miss Susie Brawner of Broad Run visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Mollie Brawner, this week. Mr. V. Gilmore Iden and Mr. Watkins, son of Congressman Watkins, are at Mr. W. G. Iden's this week. Miss Nellie Geringer, who for some time has been visiting friends in New York city, has returned. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Bailey of Kinsale, Va., are visiting Mrs. Bailey's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Maddox. Mrs. R. M. Hammond of Kinsale, Va., with her son Leigh Mead is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Maddox. Miss Louise Weedon of Washington and Miss Flossie Giddings of Leesburg are visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Gidding. Master Jim Dunnington, tiring of city life, has come back to the country and is now attending school at Mrs. May Dogan's. HAYMARKET NEWS Mrs. Thompson and her daughter, Miss Emmie of Mt. Airy, Georgia, who have been spending the winter in Washington, have again returned to Haymarket, where they always receive a hearty welcome. Mrs. Thompson is a sister of the late Senator H. B. Hill of Georgia and a true type of the Southern woman. We can not but fell honored by having Mrs. Thompson and her attractive daughter in our neighborhood. Mrs. Lewis Burwell, Jr., is visiting her parents in Cumberland, Md. Miss Blandian Springs of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Miss Helen Packe of Mexico city, Mexico, spent a few days at the home of Dr. H. M. Clarkson last week. We much regret the departure of Mr. Lewis Burwell, Jr., who was business manager of our Church Messenger and an active participant in the neighborhood socials. Mr. Burwell leaves a vacancy which can be filled by no one else. Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Price spent a few days at their home "Sonoma" last week. We were glad to recognized in a letter from Indian Territory to THE JOURNAL last week the name of Mr. Wm. M. Bell, who was formerly a very highly esteemed resident of our neighborhood. Mr. Edward Gamble of Jacksonville, Florida, spent a few days recently with his uncle, Rev. Cary Gamble. Miss Caroline Tyler and the Misses Buckner have returned home after spending a few days in Washington. Several attempts have been recently made to break open the stores of Mr. Kyle Lynn of Woolsey and Mr. Raymond Galleher of Hickory Grove. Miss Georgie Bleight, who has been a visitor in Fredericksburg, has returned to her home "Green Hill." Mr. King, who has been employed at the saw-mill owned by Mr. Riden, was scalded last week by the bursting of a boiler. Mr. Walter Joseph of Washington was a guest of Mr. C. E. Jordan last Sunday. Miss Jeanie Beverley has gone to Essex County, Virginia, where she will pay a visit of a month. Last Saturday afternoon the porch of Mr. Furr's mill, which supported seven hundred barrels of flour, gave way smashing many of the barrels, a wagon and a valuable new surrey. Mr. Manganese Bragg spent a few days at this home last week. Mr. Carey Smith has been a guest of Mr. Gustave Peters for the past few days. Mr. Charlie Keyser has returned from Washington after paying a few days visit to his relations. Mrs. T. R. Robertson of Raleigh, North Carolina, is visiting her father, Dr. H. M. Clarkson. LETTER FROM OCCOQUAN Mr. and Mrs. Tyson Janney entertained the Shakespeare club a their hospitable home on Monday night last, the regular semi monthly meeting of the club. The meeting was largely attended and deeply interesting, the programme being finely rendered. King Henry VIII was the play under discussion. Rev. Mr. Lynch gave an outline of the play. Mr. Chas. Marker gave a sketch of Woolsey's life. Dr. Starkeweather gave a character sketch of King Henry. Mr. Earl Davis gave a talk on the noble qualities of Queen Katherine. Mr. Waddy gave the relations of King Richard III and King Henry VIII. Mrs. Starkweather read a paper on Ann Boleyn. The club will meet next week at the home of Dr. Starkeweather. We regret to say that Mr. Ballenger received a telegram on Monday announcing the death of his mother in California. He has the heartfelt sympathy of his many friends in his great sorrow. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson celebrated the fourth anniversary of their marriage on Tuesday last. Miss Dot Brenner is ill with sore throat. Mr. John Miller spent several days this week in Alexandria. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Clarke and little son Roscoe of Woodbridge spent Sunday last in Occoquan. Rev. Mr. Ballenger, Mr. and Mrs Mann, and Mrs. Sherwood Stonnell spent Sunday last with Mr. and Mrs. Tyson Janney. Miss Rowena Davis of Fairfax has been ill a the home of her sister, Mrs. Earl Davis. Mrs. R. C. Hamill of Woodbridge was in town on Friday last. Mr. Haywood Davis of Fairfax spent Sunday last in Occoquan. Mr. Emory Garner, who has been visiting his home here, has returned to Washington. Miss Lillian Hammill made a flying trip to the city on Wednesday last. Miss Pearl Garner has returned to Baltimore. Mr. Harry Carter spent Sunday and Monday last in Washington. Mr. Lucien Davis made a flying trip to the city on Monday last. Mr. Ernest Garner is visiting his home here. A delightful dance was given at the home of Mr. Garner on Thursday evening last. Mrs. Railley entertained a small party of friends on Friday evening last. A charming dance was given a the hall of Mr. W. S. Lynn on Friday evening last in honor of Mrs. Emma J. Spencer, who has returned to her home in Alexandria. NOTES FROM NOKESVILLE Mr. and Mrs. Guy G. Allen recently visited Mrs. W. T. Allen. Miss Nan Hooe is visiting friend and relatives in Manassas this week. Mr. W. A. Bodine and sister, Miss Lere visited relatives in Washington last week. Mrs. Annie Adamson of Manassas spent last Friday with Mrs. Laura Free. Miss Addie Bodine has returned from a three weeks' visit to friends and relatives in Washington. Miss Brown of Culpeper county was the guest of Mrs. G. W. Taylor last week. Messrs E. K. and W. A. Bodine visited lower Prince William Saturday and spent the night under the hospitable roof of Mr. Edward Wright. By the way Mr. Wright has treated his family to a very fine new house near Kopp. Mr. May of Rockingham county will, in the near future, take possession of his farm recently purchased of Mr. James Manuel. Dr. Benjamin Brown, our popular young physician, visited Washington one day last week on professional business. Mr. Miller's large barn is near completion on the old "Snow" place. We are glad to see Mr. H. J. Jonas out again after a severe attack of rheumatism. Mr. Sisson of Legato, Va., spent last Friday night with Mr. John Mellon of this place. March 22, 1907 BRIEF LOCAL NEWS Mrs. Walter Shannon is improving. Mr. Frances Lynch is home, near town is quite sick. Mr. Osie Carter has a little child ill with pneumonia. Mr. Richard Shannon, who has been quite sick, is able to be out. Mrs. Hampton Brenton has been in bad health for several weeks. Miss Lou Ashford, who has been teaching at Greenwich, is home sick. Rev. Mr. Dorsey has been critically ill during the past week, but is better. Mr. William Godfrey, who has been sick for several weeks, continues to improve. Mr. Richard Shannon will build this spring on the lot adjoining his residence on West street. Mr. E. W. Speakes of Buckhall is still quite sick. He has not been able to go about for several months. A very entertaining birthday social was held at Rev. Mr. Clark's on Friday night last for the benefit of the church fund. Mr. R. B. Sprinkle is moving his furniture business into his own storehouse, next door to the National Bank of Manassas. Mr. Robert Pearson and Mr. J. Stewart Evans, both living near Buckhall, have been confined to the house with severe attacks of the grip. A gentleman from New York was here this week and bought horses from Mr. James Birkett, Mr. R. S. Hynson and Messrs Herring & Meetze. The old Holland homestead, containing about 160 acres and situated in lower Prince William, has been sold to Mr. W. B. Glascock for Dr. M. C. Bennett of Washington, D.C. The price, not named. "Mount Pleasant," the old historic mansion of Col. John Newton Harper, in Stafford county, near Widewater, was destroyed by fire Saturday night, together with contents of furniture, &c. The loss was heavy. The National Bank of Manassas has had some of the tribulations of man this week. Mr. Westwood Hutchison has had a first class boil on the back of his neck and Mr. Frank Pattie has had an old time case of the mumps. ABOUT PEOPLE WE KNOW Mr. J. W. French, wife and son of Washington, D. C., visited friends here last Sunday. Mrs. M. S. Moffett attended the meeting of the state board of examiners in Alexandria last week. Mrs. John Hefflin of Clifton and Mrs. Letta Potter of West Virginia spent Sunday last with Mrs. John H. Jeffries. Miss Kathryn Bowling of Upper Marlboro, Md., who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. A. A. Hooff, returned to her home Wednesday. Miss Annie Gibson, daughter of Mr. E. C. Gibson of Hickory Grove, spent last Saturday and Sunday with her uncle's family, Mr. T. O. Taylor. LETTER FROM OCCOQUAN The many friends of Mr. Paul E. Hammill regret to hear that he is no better. Mr. Hammill is very ill with typhoid pneumonia. Mrs. Catherine Allen is ill at the home of her daughters, Mrs. Margaret Conner. Mr. L. Ledman was a Washington visitor last week. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Grimes of Alexandria visited Mrs. Grimes's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hammill on Sunday last. Mrs. Margaret Conner is ill at her home here. Mr. W. S. Cross spent Sunday at his home. Master George Thos. Cross celebrated the tenth anniversary of his birthday on Sunday last. Mr. J. N. Carter spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Keys in Washington. Miss Mable Arrington is visiting friends in Occoquan. The many friends of Mr. Earl Davis regret that he is no better. Miss Hannah Davis of Washington spent Sunday at her home near here. Miss Myrtle Tyres of Fairfax visited her aunt, Mrs. Chatham on Sunday last. The roads have improved and Mr. J. B. Morgan took advantage of the occasion on Tuesday to exercise his spirited span of horses. BRISTOW ITEMS Mr. J. L. Meetze of Limstrong, Va., was in town Saturday. Mrs. Claude Herrell of Kings Mountain, N. C., visited friends here last week. Rev. Mr. Cockrell of Manassas was in town last Saturday. Miss Margaret Wright of this place had as her guest last week Miss Lila Jonas of Nokesville. Mr. R. H. Davis of this place was in Washington last Thursday. Mr. Joseph Manuel of Nokesville was in town last Saturday. Mr. R. M. Meetze of Nokesville visited friends here in town last Sunday. Mr. Everett Robertson of this place was in Washington last Sunday. Miss Leone Davis has as her guest this week her cousin, Miss Mae Simpson of Manassas. Mrs. N. Moore of this place has been very ill this week but is improving now. Mrs. Milburn of Catletts is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Moore, her this week. Miss Julia Lewis of Manassas was in town Wednesday. Mr. J. W. Rosenberger of Charles Town, W. Va., visited his home here several days last week. Mrs. E. L. Hornbaker of this place visited friends in Washington Tuesday. April 5, 1907 BRIEF LOCAL NEWS Mr. Jos. Speakes of Buckhall has had a relapse, the result of acute neuralgia. Dr. Tulloss of Haymarket has been quite sick with acute bronchitis, but is better. Mr. Walter Bowen has been quite sick at his home in Brookland, D. C., but is better. Mr. Edward Tyler, Sr., who was quite ill for several weeks, was able to be in town yesterday. Mr. W. H. Bulter had a valuable horse killed by the train, at Thoroughfare, on Wednesday morning last. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Lynch were given a reception last night at the home of Mr. Lynch's parents on Centre street. Rev. Dr. McGill, former rector of Trinity church, has had a sick family-his wife and daughter. They are both better. Mr. R. W. Merchant has sold his property on East Centre Street adjoining the Baptist Church to Mrs. Sarah Keys. Price $2,000. Dr. James B. Hodgkin, who has been away for several months quite sick, has greatly improved in health and has returned to Manassas. Mrs. Walter Shannon, who has been critically ill in a hospital in Washington, since undergoing an operation, is better and all symptoms decidedly in her favor. Mr. B. S. Robertson of Bristow has been quite sick from a derangement of digestion and his sister, Miss Mary Robertson, has been ill with pneumonia. Both are improving. Rev. F. L. Robinson of Middletown, Va., has been called by Trinity church of this place and has accepted the call. He is expected to preach here the first Sunday in May. Mr. V. Gilmore Iden returned to Lexington after a few weeks rest at home from nervous prostration. Mr. Iden hopes to complete his studies at Washington and Lee University in June. Mr. Eugene Keyser of Thoroughfare narrowly escaped from choking to death on Monday night last on a crumb of bread. Before relief could be obtained it was necessary to summons a physician. Mr. C. A. Sinclair, candidate for commonwealth's attorney, withdrew in a public address last Monday, but it is reported that he may reconsider the matter and he has authorized us to continue his card as it appears in another column. THE EASTER GERMAN The Manassas german club gave an Easter german on Monday night last at the Prince William. While the attendance was not as large as on some former occasions, it was, in every way a success. Those in attendance were: COUPLES Mr. R. E. Herrell and Miss Mason. Mr. George Purcell and Miss Lewis. Mr. R. Weir Waters and Miss Morgan Mr. O. D. Waters and Miss May Simpson. Mr. Lovell Willcoxon and Miss Davis. Mr. Harry Davis and Miss Elliott. Mr. Bailey Davis and Miss Simpson of Norfolk. Mr. A. M. Crigler and Miss Stella Waters. Dr. J. M. Lewis and Miss Round. Mr. Thomas Holden and Miss Claudia Waters. Mr. W. H. Lipscomb and Miss Alma Morgan. Mr. Irving Moran and Miss DeBell. Mr. Asheton Simpson and Miss Bernice Davis. Mr. G. R. Ratcliffe and Mrs. Clarke. Mr. C. M. Larkin and Miss L. J. Larkin. Dr. W. A. Newman and Mrs. Newman. STAGS John J. Davies, L. Frank Pattie, C. M. Hopkins, Will Hall, A. B. Nicol, Robt. Tompkins and Prof. Glenn Gorrell. CHAPERONS Mrs. H. B. Lewis, Mrs. H. A. Mason, Mrs. J. E. Herrell, Mrs. Ratcliffe, and Mrs. A. A. Hynson. ABOUT PEOPLE WE KNOW Mrs. M. G. Metz spent Easter in Washington. Mr. Thomas Gulick of Washington spent Sunday at his home here. Mrs. Charlie Wood of Washington is visiting Mr. D. J. Arrington. Mrs. John H. Nelson of Washington spent Sunday with her parents. Mrs. John Smith Clarke of Brentsville visited Mrs. Ratcliffe this week. Mr. Ashby Rogers of North Carolina spent Sunday with friends here. Miss Lou Moxley of New Jersey is spending a few days Mrs. Thurston Wolfe. Miss Annie Linn of Washington is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Wm. Foote. Misses Nannie and Huldah Fairfax of Alexandria spent Easter with Miss Lillian Hixson. Mrs. Maud Hutchison of Hickory Grove is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Reid of Del Ray returned to their home Wednesday after several days in Manassas. Messrs W. W. Davies, W. H. Lipscomb, Irving H. Moran and B. Conway Taylor were home from the University of Virginia Easter. LETTER FROM OCCOQUAN Mr. Paul E. Hammill, who has been very ill, is convalescent. Mr. Tyson Janney has returned from Staunton, Va., where he attended the M. E. Church Conference. We regret to hear that our eloquent and faithful pastor, Rev. Chas. M. Lynch, who by his good work has endeared himself to our people, has been transferred to the Oklahoma Conference, for which appointment he will shortly leave Occoquan. We shall miss him very much. Misses Janie and Lennie Carter have returned from a delightful visit to Baltimore, where they spent the Easter holiday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Grimes of Alexandria were recent Occoquan visitors. Mr. R. C. Hammill of Woodbridge made a flying visit to Occoquan recently. Mr. Elias Conner and Miss Conner of Manassas attended the funeral services of their relative, Mrs. Margaret Conner, at Occoquan. Mrs. Hynson and Miss Mann were Manassas visitors on Saturday and Sunday last. Little Harold Keese of Washington is visiting relatives at Occoquan. Miss Mary Hartranft of Washington is visiting relatives at Occoquan. Mrs. Myrtle Walker of Havre de-Grace was called to Occoquan by the sorrowful death of her aunt, Mrs. Conner. Mr. Alvin Johnson of Washington is visiting the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tyson Janney. Mr. Thos. Turner of Washington spent Sunday with relatives here. Mrs. Leslie spent Thursday evening last at the home of Capt. J. Thos. Selecman. Mrs. C. Thompson of Woodbridge was in town on Friday last. Miss Emma Pettite of Fairfax visited her aunt, Mrs. Chatham, on Monday last. The Misses Rice of New York are the guests of Mrs. Starkweather. Mrs. Starkweather, the Misses Rice and Miss Mann were the guests of Mrs. C. Thompson of Woodbridge on Monday last. Pension Board Meeting A meeting of the county pension board was held here on Saturday last-present Messrs T. O. Taylor, C. A. Sinclair and John R. Tillett-a full attendance. At the meeting the applications of Jackson Payne, William McCormack, James Yeatman and Frances Doyle were recommended for allowance. And the following rated as partially disabled: Albert Bridwell, Jas. H. Gray, R. A. Pearson, James R. Sullivan, Annis F. Williams and James W. Wyckoff. The following were reported dead and ordered stricken from the rolls; Haywood Bridwell, L. F. Holmes, Wesley Ledman, Isreal J. Pettitt, D. S. Robinson, William Arnold, L. A. Weeks and Mrs. Margaret Keys. March 15, 1907 BRIEF LOCAL NEWS Mrs. Lee Willis has been quite sick this week. Mrs. Walter Shannon, who has been quite sick, is better. Mr. W. M. Rice lost a very valuable cow on Saturday last. Mrs. G. Raymond Ratcliffe has returned from the hospital much improved. Mr. E. W. Speakes of Buckhall has been in bad health for several months. Mr. Robert Carter, living near town, has a little child critically ill with meningitis. Mr. Edward Tyler, Sr., has been critically ill, since last report, but is somewhat better. Mr. J. T. Speakes, who has been a sufferer of facial nervous derangement for several months, is no better. Mr. S. A. Peace left Wednesday for Washington where he expects to undergo a rather critical operation. Mr. H. C. Harrover, one of the oldest citizens of the county, has been in bad health this winter, confined to his room. Mr. Chas. B. Adams, living near Aldie, who has been quite ill in consequence of a fall and an attack of pneumonia, is no better. At a meeting of the board of directors of the Peoples National Bank of this place, on Tuesday last, Mr. H. P. Davis was elected teller. Last Sunday Mr. W. C. Austin's harness store, next door to THE JOURNAL office, was broken open from the rear, but nothing was stolen. We have been requested by several ladies to say something about the condition of the streets, and we cheerfully comply:_____! ______! ____!! ____ _____!! Postal regulations will not permit our printing it. The barber shop, next door to this office, has been broken open five times within the past month and about $4.50 stolen. T. S. Lyles, the proprietor, says, with one exception, the burglary has been during the day and on Sunday. We understand there is to be some contest for the office of commissioner of the revenue below the run, or district No. 2. Mr. M. I. Glascock will be an applicant for the position again, which appointment will be made, we believe, by Judge Louis C. Barley, who has been appointed to succeed Judge Nicol until a successor has been elected by the legislature. ABOUT PEOPLE WE KNOW Miss Bowers of the valley is the guest of her sister, Mrs. L. W. Spies. Mrs. F. J. Jones and daughter Clarice spent Sunday in Harrisonburg. Mrs. F. H. Sanders of Catharpin spent Tuesday night with Mrs. F. J. Jones. Miss Annie Muddiman of Washington is visiting relatives and friends here. Mrs. Austin of New York is visiting her son, Mr. W. C. Austin of this place. Miss Kate Bowling of Upper Marlboro, Md., has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. A. A. Hooff. Messrs J. B. T. Thornton, C. A. Sinclair and Judge C. E. Nicol attended Stafford court on Monday last. Mr. Lovell Willcoxon is in Richmond this week wrestling with the state board of pharmaceutical examiners. Mrs. Sallie Jones of Remington and Miss Embrey of Morrisville spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Jones. Mr. J. C. Gregory of Stevens city, Frederick county, has rented Mr. George C. Round's Main street house and will move to Manassas this month. He is traveling salesman for the International Harvester Co. of Richmond. LETTER FROM OCCOQUAN Much satisfaction is expressed here over the news of the capture of the negro William Johnson, who is supposed to have killed Mr. Charles T. Smith of Alexandria. Mr. and Mrs. Middleton Delaney of Norfolk are visiting Mrs. F. C. Davis, near Occoquan. Mr. Lynch spent Tuesday in Washington. Mr. W. R. Nicholson of Washington spent several days recently at the home of Capt. J. Thos. Selecman. Mr. Tyson Janney spent Monday last in Washington. Capt. Railley returned to Washington on Monday last. Mrs. Florence V. Davis and Miss Mamie Davis spent Friday evening last at the home of Dr. Starkeweather. Mr. John Miller has returned to Alexandria to resume his former business there. Mrs. Walter Opp of Woodbridge spent Saturday last at the home of Capt. J. Thos. Selecman. Miss Evelyn Mann was a recent Washington visitor. Mr. Z. Harrison of Washington spent Friday last in Occoquan. April 12, 1907 BRIEF LOCAL NEWS Mr. Sinclair's withdrawal is announced in to day's paper. The mayor has appointed Mr. Ira C. Reid night watchman for the town. Mr. Walter Shannon, who is at a Washington hospital, continues to improve. Mr. O. C. Hutchison is now with the Southern Express Co., on the main line. We understand Miss Ethel Maddox has had a mild case of diphtheria this week. Mr. W. J. Weir, with Lansburgh & Bro., formerly of this place, is quite sick in Washington. Mrs. Walter Holland, daughter of Mr. W. A. Clarke, Jr., is quite sick at her home in Alexandria. Messrs George C. Round & Co., real estate agents, sold the Brown farm of 50 acres, near the horse show grounds, to Mr. C. C. Pote for $1,050. Mr. A. A. Barmore of Thoroughfare has bought the mercantile business of Mr. E. E. Pickett of Buckland. The latter goes back to Antioch, having purchased his old stand at that place. Rev. Mr. Dorey, pastor of the Methodist church here, and family leave this week for Providence, R. I. Mr. Dorey's health has not been good during his stay here and his recent illness has made it necessary for him to take a long rest. A farewell reception was given by the friends of Rev. Mr. Dorey at the Methodist church on Monday night last. The ministers of the town were in attendance and made brief addresses. Music was an important feature of the evening. Last Monday night, while seated near Messrs Hibbs & Giddings's store talking with Mr. Henry Keys, Walter Allensworth, the son of Capt. Allensworth, was struck on the head with a beer bottle and a painful bruise inflicted. So far, it has not been learned who threw the bottle, nor whether the blow was intended for the man or the boy. ABOUT PEOPLE WE KNOW Mr. P. P. Chapman has returned from his Florida trip. Mr. John Gill of Haymarket was the guest of Mrs. John H. Jefferies Monday. Mrs. Portner and family, who have been spending the winter in Europe, returned last Friday. Mrs. Francis Collingsworth has returned to her home in Washington after a visit to Mrs. B. L. Bryant. Mr. George H. Smith of Washington spent last Sunday at the home of his father, Rev. Robt. Smith. Mrs. Susie Latimer and Miss Marie Latimer of Washington spent last Sunday with Mrs. P. P. Chapman. Mrs. Raymond Galleher of Hickory Grove with her daughter, spent Saturday with her uncle, Mr. T. O. Taylor. Mrs. Wm. W. Ray of Ashville, N. C., and Miss Allie Payne of Waynesville, N. C., are visiting their aunt, Mrs. C. F. Colbert. Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Lee Smith and son Lee of Strasburg, Va., were guests of Rev. Robt. Smith and daughter during the week. Mrs. Jas. K. Jones, Jr., and her mother, Mrs. George Taylor of Arkansas, passed through Manassas last week on a visit to Mrs. S. E. Hutchison near Hickory Grove. Miss Julia Lewis, Katie Willcoxon and Mr. George Purcell attended the matinee performance of the "Lion and the Mouse" at the New National theater, Washington, on Tuesday. April 19, 1907 BRIEF LOCAL NEWS Miss Lillian Hixson has been on the sick list this week. Mrs. O. P. Merritt is quite ill. Paralysis of the brain is feared. Rev. T. D. D. Clark has resigned his churches both here and at Little River. Mr. Robert A. Hutchison has been quite sick this week with tonsillitis. Mr. Joseph G. Kincheloe fell from a ladder last week and broke his wrist. Mrs. D. J. Arrington, who suffered a relapse from pneumonia, is slowly recovering. Mr. Phil Kincheloe, clerk at Mr. G. W. Payne's, has retired to patiently nurse a boil. Mrs. Walter Shannon continues to improve. She came home from the hospital this week. A case of scarlatina has been reported in the family of Mr. Marston, living just South of town. Mr. Kyle Lynn, a merchant at Woolsey, has made an assignment for the benefit of all his creditors. Mr. John Schissler, living hear Buckhall, cut his hand badly, while at work at the stave factory last Wednesday. Mr. H. M. Fitzhugh of Fairfax Courthouse, employed in the assessors' office at the District Building, Washington, was paralyzed Tuesday while at work. He was taken home. Mr. J. P. Leachman, on nearing his home at Bristow, last Wednesday evening, discovered one of his fields was on fire. He jumped from the train and called to his hands, but several acres were burned over before the fire could be put out. Col. L. S. Brown, general agent of the Southern Railway, is ill with blood poisoning at his apartments in the Sterling, in Washington. He has been ill a week, and his condition occasions alarm to his family and his associates in the railway service. Eddie Kincheloe, son of Mr. D. R. Kincheloe of Buckhall, was badly hurt in a game of ball this week on the school grounds. One of the boys struck at a ball and let the bat fly which struck young Kincheloe in the mouth, badly cutting it and knocking his teeth loose. Last wee dogs got into Mr. A. H. Green's flock of sheep and killed 19 old ones and 7 young sheep--all but three or four of a well bred flock. This is very serious matter; that a farmer can not raise a sheep on his own farm on account of the worthless dogs of the country and nine-tenths of them are not only worthless but a positive nuisance. The man who has a valuable dog usually knows how to take care of him. Quite a party of Dunkards from the Nokesville neighborhood will start for California next week to attend an annual conference. Among them, we learn, the families of Messrs H. W. Herring, W. F. Hale, Abraham Conner and others. It is reported that several parties, not connected with the church, probably Mr. Will Green, Mr. R. H. Davis and Mr. W. R. Free, Jr., and will take advantage of the low rate, $75 for the round trip, and see the Pacific coast. LETTER FROM OCCOQUAN The Rev. C. Sydenstricker, who succeeded Rev. Chas. M. Lynch, on the Occoquan pastoral charge, will preach his first sermon at the Occoquan M. E. Church on Sunday evening next. Mr. Sydenstricker's family arrived this week. We cordially welcome them to Occoquan. We are glad to state that Mrs. Catherine Allen, who has been very ill, is convalescent. Mr. Tyson Janney was an Alexandria visitor last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Carter of Washington were the guest of Mr. Carter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Carter, on Sunday last. Mrs. Charles Marker has returned from a visit to Buffalo, N. Y. Rev. Charles M. Lynch and family have departed for Oklahoma, Mr. Lynch's M. E. Church appointment. We shall miss them very much and will ever remember with pleasure Mr. Lynch's earnest and devoted pastoral work at Occoquan and the good he accomplished. Mrs. J. Wilbur Ayers of Manassas and Miss Ethel Price of Fairfax were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Carter last week. Miss Ida Allen, who has been ill, has recovered. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Davis spent Sunday at the home of Mr. Davis's father, Mr. Haywood Davis in Fairfax. Little Bessie Waddy, the interesting and popular daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Waddy, has recovered from a severe cold. Mr. Irwin Hixson and little brother Wilton spent Sunday last in Washington. Mr. William S. Cross spent Sunday last at his home here. We understand that Mr. Paul E. Hammill has purchased the mercantile business of Mr. J. T. Selecman. Capt. J. Thos. Selecman has gone with his steamer, E. James Tull to Philadelphia. He was accompanied by Mr. Albert Lacy. BUCKHALL NEWS Miss Margaret Sorg, who has been home since Easter, returned to Baltimore Sunday. Mr. Clyde Kincheloe, who has been home on the sick list for the past month, has returned to Richmond, where he holds a position. Mrs. T. B. Whedbee, who has been on the sick list, is much better, we are glad to say. Mrs. Nelson Bennett paid Manassas a visit on Saturday last. Mrs. Blanche Payne and little son, Elery, has returned from Baltimore where they have been visiting relatives. Mr. Henry Robinson visited Buckhall last Sunday night. Mrs. William W. Ray of Ashville, N. C., and Miss Allie Payne of Waynesville, N. C., visited their aunt, Mrs. O. H. Evans on Wednesday. Mr. Joshua Buckley of New York and Miss Alta Buckley of Clifton were guests of Mr. D. E. Kincheloe and family last Thursday. Mr. George Hensley's little baby is quite sick with bronchitis. Mr. N. B. Hensley of Manassas is visiting her parents near town. Our public school, conducted by the popular teacher, Miss Grace B. Moran, will run nine months. Mr. Robert Hooe paid a flying visit to Buckhall Tuesday. Mr. Robert Evans and daughter, Miss Ethel of Manassas, were Buckhall visitors last Sunday. Miss Roxie Whitmer, who was home for Easter, has returned to Maryland. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Raymond entertained some friends at a small but select party last Saturday night. ABOUT PEOPLE WE KNOW Mr. and Mrs. Robt. L. Gulick and son visited Mrs. Gulick's parents near town this week. Mrs. Warner Welsh of Olney, Md., is a guest at the home of her father, Rev. Robert Smith of this place. April 26, 1907 BRIEF LOCAL NEWS Mr. Walter N. Merchant has bought a lot in the Cockrell subdivision. Elder C. H. Waters will preach, D. V. at the Primitive Baptist Church here on Sunday next (28th) at 11 o'clock, a.m. Rev. Dr. Jno. McGill was in town last Saturday. The illness of Mrs. McGill prevented his remaining over Sunday to hold services. Mr. S. W. Bean of Haymarket has sold the Hulfish farm containing 165 acres, to Mr. Robert Rust of Haymarket. Price $25 per acre. Mrs. H. D. Wenrich has sold the Hedinger farm, near Manassas, containing 42 acres, to Mrs. Mary Williams of Michigan. Price $2,100. The April number of The University of Virginia Magazine contains a very interesting story written by Mr. J. B. C. Taylor of this town. Messrs Westwood Hutchison and M. Lynch, appointed by the town council for the purpose , visited Harrisonburg last Tuesday and examined the electric light and power plant. They were much pleased with what they saw and noted with interest the general and satisfactory use of electric power for many purposes. ABOUT PEOPLE WE KNOW Miss Elizabeth Burke of Marshall is visiting Mrs. J. L. Moser. Mrs. Boorman of Washington visited friends here the first of the week. Mrs. Jas. R. Dorroll has returned from a pleasant stay with her sister in Baltimore. Mr. John J. Davies has been invited to lead a german at Fairfax court-house tonight. Miss Emma Shannon, is visiting her brother, Rev. Thos. B. Shannon in New Jersey. Messrs C. D. Welch of W. B. Colbert made a flying visit to Ashburn, Va., in Sunday last. Misses Rena and Rosa Spittle of Alexandria spent Saturday and Sunday with friends here. Master Elisha Meredith of Washington has been visiting his aunt, Mrs. Ratcliffe on Grant avenue. Mr. Walter Bishop of Warrenton, Va., was the guest of Mrs. O. E. Newman on Sunday and Monday. Dr. Simpson, Messrs R. H. Davis, Harry Davis and James E. Nelson left yesterday for the Jamestown exposition. Mr. T. Ramsey Taylor, a successful druggist of Norfolk, visited his parents here, Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Taylor, on Sunday last. Mrs. Lee Anderson Willis, who has been visiting her sister, Mr. B. Anderson Trimmer on Centre street returned to her home in Washington on Sunday morning last. Mr. Malcolm Anderson left Manassas yesterday for a month's stay with his brothers, in Grafton, W. Va., before returning to his home in lower Fauquier, after having been the guest of his sister, Mrs. B. Anderson Trimmer on Centre street, Manassas, Va. Mrs. Margaret B. Lewis delightfully entertained the Progressive Euchre Club last Friday evening at her home on West street, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Larkin. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Larkin, Mrs. and Miss Mason, Mrs. Jno. S. Clarke, Mr. and Mrs. G. Raymond Ratcliffe, Misses Theodora and Stella Waters, Mr. A. M. Crigler, Mr. Odell Waters, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Dorrell, Dr. J. M. Lewis, Mr. Robt. E. Herrell, Miss Mildred Leachman and Mr. M. Bragg. LETTER FROM OCCOQUAN Mr. C. C. Carlin, democratic candidate of the eighth congressional district, was in Occoquan on Sunday last, accompanied by Mr. Nelson Conrad of Washington. Mrs. James Bradford of South Carolina is visiting her mother, Mrs. A. A. Hynson. Mr. and Mrs. Waddy were Washington visitors on Saturday last. Mrs. Warner Clarke of Woodbridge, and little son Roscoe, visited Occoquan on Sunday last. Miss Janie Carter of Occoquan, accompanied by Miss Mamie Bontz of Alexandria, spent Saturday and Sunday last with Miss Carter's sister, Mrs. J. Wilbur Ayres of Manassas. Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Clarke of Washington were Occoquan visitors this week. Miss Lillian Hammill is visiting friends in the city. Miss Daisy Myer and Miss Edna Allen of Woodbridge were in Occoquan on Monday last. Mr. John Leary is improving his property, the former hotel Hammill. Miss Ruth Carter is visiting friends in Washington. Mrs. Robert Mason and sister, Miss Bessie Davis, visited their sister, Mrs. Lindsay Dawson, this week. Mr. John Tanner spent Monday in Washington. Sincere regret is expressed in Occoquan in the sudden and sorrowful death of Mayor Simpson of Alexandria. Miss Grace Ball of Fairfax is guest of Miss Estelle Garner. Mr. W. R. Selecman and son, Mr. Charles Selecman, and wife visited Mrs. Selecman's sister, Mrs. Janie E. Lynn, on Sunday last. The proprietors of the Occoquan pharmacy, Dr. Hornbaker and Mr. L. Ledman, are having their property improved. Our congratulations attend the genial proprietors, whose business enterprise has added much to the comfort and pleasure of Occoquan. May 3, 1907 BRIEF LOCAL NEWS Mrs. Dr. Wolfe is quite sick with congestion of the lungs. Messrs Herring and Hale have sold a pair of horses to a gentleman in New York for $1,600. Rev. Dr. Hamner will preach at Greenwood church, near Minnieville, next Sunday at 3 p. m. Mrs. G. W. Rosenberger of Bristow has been taken to a Washington hospital ill with appendicitis. Mr. B. T. Jeffries has rented Mr. J. G. Kincheloe's store-room on Fairview avenue and has opened business. Mr. W. C. Austin has moved into the residence on Centre street, formerly occupied by Mr. L. E. Beachley. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. E. Bradford, formerly of this place, but lately of Greensboro, N. C., have moved to Warren, Ky. Rev. F. L. Robinson will hold services and preach in Trinity church here next Sunday, May 5, at 11 o'clock, a. m. At the closing exercises of Holmes's school in Coles district last Wednesday addresses were made by Messrs J. B. T. Thornton and J. M. Ellicott. Mr. D. Libeau held religious services on the corner of Centre and Battle streets last Saturday night. He played the violin, sang a hymn and made a short address. Col. Edmund Berkeley, now in is 85th year, was in town Saturday in attendance upon the meetings of Ewell Camp and the county executive committee. Col. Berkeley is well preserved for his years and takes an active interest in public affairs. Mr. H. W. Herring has bought the King tract of land, near Nokesville containing 520 acres. Price $8,000 cash. Mr. Herring, together with Messrs Hale and Hinegardner, who have since become associated with him in the deal, will at once put the timber on the market. SEEK CLIFTON HUTCHISON From the Washington Herald, Tuesday The police were requested yesterday afternoon to endeavor to locate Clifton Hutchison, aged fourteen, who left his home at Haymarket, Va., last Saturday, but has not been heard of since. The boy started to this city to answer an advertisement which appeared in the local papers. ABOUT PEOPLE WE KNOW Mrs. Marie Clarke was in Washington Wednesday. Miss Webb of Baltimore has been visiting Miss Jessie Clark. Mr. Walter Lightner of Haymarket was in town on business Saturday. Miss Mamie Gulick has closed her school at Purcell's and is home. Miss Selina Wolfe is home with her mother, who has been quite sick. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. E. Bradford spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ratcliffe. Miss Jeannette Powers of Port Royal, Va., was the guest of Mrs. Ratcliffe Sunday. Mrs. A. A. Hynson, who has been visiting friends here, has returned to Occoquan. Mrs. Speiden of Washington, who has been visiting her son here, has returned home. Mrs. Alexander of Alexandria has been the guest of Miss Sallie Lewis at Rosemount. Miss Sue Merchant and Mrs. Boisseau, who have been visiting here, have gone to Baltimore. Mrs. R. E. Yowell of Charlottesville is visiting her father, Col. Burgess at the Prince William. Mr. Frank Iden of Washington spent Sunday last with his parents here, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Iden. Mr. B. F. Iden, Jr., of the University of Virginia spent Sunday with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. B. F. Iden. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Griffith and little daughter spent Sunday with Mrs. Griffith's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Foote. Miss Senie V. Hitt of Culpeper, who has been the guests of her cousins, the Misses Johnson at Clover Hill, left Monday for Washington. May 17, 1907 BRIEF LOCAL NEWS Mr. D. F. Bowman attended the Grand Lodge of the I. O. O. F., at Norfolk, Va., this week, as a representative of Prince William Lodge, No. 271. Mr. John R. Tillett has just completed the erection of the handsome gate, presented by Gen. Duryea to the battlefield park association on the Warrenton pike, near Groveton. Mr. W. S. Athey has announced his candidacy for supervisor in Coles district and we understand Mr. J. Stewart Evans is a candidate in Manassas district and R. C. Latham in Gainesville district. The political campaign has grown more interesting by the addition of a local contest as will be seen by card elsewhere in to day's paper. Mr. J. P. Leachman and Capt. Jas. E. Herrell are in the field for treasurer. The following candidates have paid their primary assessments to Mr. Westwood Hutchison, treasurer to the committee: Messrs. J. B. T. Thornton, Jas. E. Herrell, Thos. H. Lion, Tyson Janney, J. P. Leachman and F. C. Rorabaugh. Mr. Ben Bell of lower Prince William has a little boy, only ten months old, that had a narrow escape from choking to death from a grain of corn last Monday night. In some way the little fellow got hold of the grain and baby-like promptly transferred it to his mouth with what came near being serious results. Dr. Newman, who was called found the case so serious that the little boy was taken to a hospital, where the delicate operation of removing the grain was successfully performed. Mr. Payton, an attorney for the Southern railway, was here this week in conference with Messrs. W. N. Lipscomb, Thos. H. Lion, Westwood Hutchison and W. Hill Brown, representing the town council of Manassas. We understand Mr. Payton agreed to recommend to the company that flagmen be stationed at Fairview and Main street crossings, and that the train speed at other crossings be reduced to 4 miles an hour. The committee agreed to recommend the acceptance of the arrangement on the part of the council. Robert Hickman of the Dramatic School of Oratory of Washington will deliver a lecture on Shakespeare in Nicol's Hall Wednesday evening, May 22, assisted by two of his pupils in the farce "Gentlemen Jim," and by Miss Florence Lion, also a pupil. The music will be a special feature with Mrs. P. D. Lipscomb of Washington, Miss Greta Hopkins, Mr. C. Maurice Hopkins and Mr. Robert E. Herrell on the programme. Doors open at 7:30. The lecture will begin at 8 o'clock. Tickets on sale at Shannon's drug store tomorrow afternoon. ABOUT PEOPLE WE KNOW Mr. G. A. Hutchison of Hickory Grove was in town Tuesday. Miss Whilhelmina Callander is visiting in Baltimore this week. Rev. S. K. Cockrell is expected here next Tuesday and will spend a couple of days. Miss Katie Boorman of Washington was the quest of Mrs. G. W. Payne this week. Mrs. P. W. Keys of Washington and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Clarke of Woodbridge were the quests of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Ayres on Sunday last. Gen. Wood of the regular army and Dr. Porter Farley of Rochester, N. Y., who was a captain in a 140th New York during the war visited the battlefield on Friday last. Miss Mamie Zimmerman and brother, Mr. Jas. L. Zimmerman, and sister, Mrs. Peter Young and Miss Anna Posey of Alexandria visited Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Fisher on Sunday last. Mr. and Mrs. K. L. Meredith, with their son William, are visiting at the home of Mr. H. P. Dodge. Mr. Meredith has just completed his course at the Case School of Applied Sciences of Cleveland, Ohio. Issues are missing between May 17, 1907 and December 20, 1907 and again between December 20, 1907 and June 4 , 1909 December 20, 1907 BRIEF LOCAL NEWS Mr. Richard Shannon is quite sick, threatened with pneumonia. Carroll Rice, son of Mr. W. M. Rice, has been quite sick, threatened with pneumonia. The residence of Mr. Timmons, living near Forestburg, was burned last week. No insurance. Miss Viola Davis, the obliging "Central" of the telephone lines here is sick with malarial fever. At a meeting at Gainesville on Saturday last Mr. W. L. Heuser, Mr. R. C. Latham and Mr. Geo. A. Simpson were elected delegates to the county road convention to held here Monday, Dec. 30. Hon. Geo. G. Galleher of Hickory Grove was taken to a Washington hospital last Friday ill with appendicitis. For several days he was critically ill but the latest advises indicate a more favorable result. The mangled remains of a well dressed woman were found last night by the Manassas branch train crew between Gainesville and Wellington. Stamped on the inside of her hand bag was the name of Mrs. M. W. Lawber. Mrs. Cogley, mother-in-law of Mr. Walter Sanders, died last week at the home of Dr. Brower at Gainesville. The deceased had been in bad health for some time and her death was not unexpected. She was buried in the cemetery at Sudley. ABOUT PEOPLE WE KNOW Mr. L. Claud Newman, son of Mr. Edwin A. Newman of Washington spent several days last week with his uncle, Mr. O. E. Newman of this place. Mr. F. H. Sanders of Catharpin has returned from a visit to his brother's at Lake Providence, La. Mr. Thos. A. Schulz has gone to the state agricultural college of Pennsylvania to take a course in poultry husbandry. June 4, 1909 FAYMAN NOTES Mr. Lamar Crump, of Washington, is spending a few weeks with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Crump. Mr. Earl Lowe, of Baltimore, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Lowe, last week. Mr. Dewitt Herndon, of Manassas, visited the home of his father last Saturday. Miss Lillian Holmes is visiting relatives and friends near Midland. Mr. Oscar Duffy, who has been visiting relatives in Washington, returned home last week. BRIEF LOCAL NEWS Mrs. Wm. Wheeler, who has been quite sick, is much better. Miss G. P. Strother, who has been ill of pleurisy for the past week, is much improved. Mr. Oliver P. Merritt, who recently suffered an attack of apoplexy, is reported out of danger. The family of Mr. W. H. W. Moran left Manassas Saturday evening for their new home in Orange Court House. Mr. J. E. Nelson last week accompanied Dr. John H. Iden on a motoring tour through Pennsylvania and New England. Mr. Robert M. Weir made a hurried trip to New York last Saturday to be with his father, Mr. E. V. Weir, who underwent an operation for cancer. The operation was successful, and Mr. Weir is reported doing fairly well. Among those who graduated with honors at the Maryland Medical College of Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, was H. Roland Lickle, son of the late Dr. John D. Lickle and nephew of Mrs. R. W. Merchant, of Manassas. Dr. D. C. Kline and Mr. J. W. Keys, of Dumfries, two of the bondsmen of Deputy Treasurer A. M. Sunderland, who recently disappeared, and whose whereabouts have never been ascertained, came to Manassas Wednesday to settle with Treasurer J. E. Herrell. The liabilities of Mr. Sunderland were about $480. Dr. Kline and Mr. Keys forfeited something like $180 each to cover their share of the deficit. Mrs Westwood Hutchison, who week before last attended the Southern Baptist Convention in Louisville, Ky., as a state delegate to the Women's Missionary Union, left Louisville for Spartansburg, S. C. where she will visit her son Benjamin, before returning home. Mr. Westwood Hutchison accompanied his wife to Louisville as a state delegate to the convention in which are represented the thirteen original Southern states, Maryland and the District of Columbia. The convention will convene in Baltimore next year. ABOUT PEOPLE WE KNOW Mr. Fred S. Booman was in town Friday. Dr. Starkweather, of Occoquan, was in town Saturday. Mrs. Bryan Gordon spent several days in Manassas this week. Mr. Wilbur Latham, of Calverton, was in town last Friday. Mr. Murray G. Metz, of Washington, was in Manassas this week. Mr. H. F. Lynn, of upper Prince William, was in town on Tuesday. Mr. Geo. G. Tyler, of Haymarket, was in Manassas last Tuesday. Mrs. S. Devers, of Alexandria, was a visitor to friends in town this week. Mr. R. L. Lynn and daughter, of Washington, D. C., spent Thursday in Manassas. Mrs. Alma Jones left Tuesday of Laurel, Md., where she will make her future home. Miss Selina and Mr. S. Ashby Wolfe spent several days this week at their home in Manassas. Dr. A. B. Moore , of The Plains, was a pleasant visitor to THE JOURNAL office yesterday morning. Mr. and Mrs. G. Raymond Ratcliffe spent Sunday last in Dumfries, Mr. Ratcliffe's old home. Mrs. Wm. G. Iden, of Washington, returned home Sunday, after a pleasant visit to her sisters here. Miss Elizabeth Rhine, of Washington, was the guest this week of Miss Winnie Holden at "Elsinore." Mr. John J. Davies, who is now located in Culpeper, spent last Sunday and Monday at his Manassas home. Mr. Clifton Myers, of Fauquier county, is in town this week in behalf of the Modern Woodmen of America. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. P. Meredith, and Mrs. E. E. Meredith, of Washington, were among the visitors to Manassas last week. Mr. J. W. Wyckoff, of Burke, Va., was among the visiting veterans who attended the memorial exercises here yesterday. Mrs. Fannie Weir and her son Norman, of Falls Church, spent several days in Manassas as a guest of Mrs. Hattie B. Lewis. Mrs. Westwood Hutchison returned home yesterday morning after a pleasant visit of some weeks' duration to Kentucky and South Carolina. Mr. R. L. Moser has returned from the Naval Hospital, Annapolis, Md., and is staying at the home of his brother, Mr. J. F. Moser, in Manassas. Dr. Tulloss and Mr. O. C. Hutison, of Haymarket and Mr. J. W. Latham, of Calverton, were in town Wednesday, attending a meeting of the Pennvir Coal, Oil and Gas Co. Miss Clara Norvell, who was visiting relatives in town last week, left Saturday for Charlottesville, where she will visit friends before returning to her home in Birmingham, Ala. Misses Louise and Margaret Weedon have returned home from their Maryland college to spend the summer vacation. They were accompanied by their friend Miss Clyde Holland. Mrs. Silas Deavers and three sons, of Alexandria, Mr. Wm. Wertman and wife, of Reading, Pa., and Mr. W. M. Wertman, of Washington, D. C., were the guests last Sunday of Mrs. H. D. Wenrich. Mr. Frank H. Iden, of Washington, and Miss Rhetta Studee, of Houston Texas, Mr. V. Gilmore Iden, of Washington, and Miss Anne King, of Houston Texas, visited Mrs. Thomas J. Smith on Sunday last. to be continued