The following items are extracted from the Beacon Flashes column:

• Mr. O.J. SWAIN, of Columbia, gave us a call on Monday.
• Miss Hope HUNTER has returned from a pleasant visit of two or three weeks to friends at Winston.
• Mr. H. H. BROWN, accompanied by his son, Master Henry Ward, made a short visit to Washington this week.
• Mr. William WHALEY, of Norfolk, Va., has been spending a few days with his father Mr. S.M. WHALEY, of this city.
• We received a pleasant call on Tuesday from Mr. R.G. FRAMPTON, of Roper, general agent for the Brewster’s Safety Rein Holder.  This rein holder is something every man should have attached to his vehicle.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 31 January 1890.  Available online at digitalnc.org.