Excerpts from the Roper Letter column (dated July 7, 1890)

• Mrs. W.A. FORBES and her sister, Miss Neva JOHNSTON, have gone on an extended trip to Pasquotank county, and from thense to Lake Drummond.
• L.G. ROPER and wife will leave this week for a visit to relatives in Colorado.
• Miss Loula ROWE of Creswell is visiting near town.  We are always glad to see Miss Loula in our midst.
• Mrs. B.F. HASSELL and daughter are the guests of their son and brother, Dr. S. HASSELL.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 11 July 1890, pg 2. Available online at digitalnc.org.