The following items are extracted from the Creswell Letter column:

• Mrs. W.W. WALKER, of Columbia, is visiting our place as the guest of her son, Mr. A.G. WALKER.  We also noticed in our place this week, Mrs. PEAL, of Plymouth, and her sister, Miss Mamie DeCORMIS, both of whom are sisters of Mrs. C.T. SPRUILL, of our place.
• Mr. Mathias OWENS left yesterday morning for Baltimore, after spending several days in our place.  We presume his heart is still here however, in a certain young lady’s keeping.

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