Title: Shawboro Trash

A lawn party will be given by the ladies of Shawboro, at the residence of Mr. J.L. DeCORMIS on Friday, Aug. 17, at 7 o’clock, in his large and beautiful lawn.  Refreshments, ice cream and lemonade will be served and a good time guaranteed.  The proceeds of this entertainment will be applied to the purchase of suitable and needy literature for the Providence church and Sunday school.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 17 August 1900, pg. 3.