Excerpts from the “From Creswell” column dated August 13, 1890:

• Mr. Claud SPRUILL’s new store is a fine building and will be soon completed.
• Mr. Alford ALEXANDER is adding a nice cook and dining rooms to his new dwelling.
• Miss Lillie HATHAWAY, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. G.W. TARKENTON, left for her home in Norfolk on the 12th
• Mrs. A.L. CAHOON and Miss Allie HASSELL, of our town, are visiting relatives in Norfolk.