Roper Letter (July 25, 1890)

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Excerpts from the Roper Letter (dated July 20, 1890):

  • Miss Fannie CARSTARPHEN, one of Washington county’s favorites, and who is now teaching at Weises’ school house, was in town today, the guest of her sister, Miss Gussie.
  • Mr. R.L. WILLIAMS has accepted a position with T.W. BLOUNT as bookkeeper.
  • Among those who went on the excursion Saturday night were Mess. T.W. BLOUNT, Guy WINDLEY and G.W. ROPER.
  • T.W. BLOUNT has laid off a lot in Roper upon which it is proposed to build an Episcopal church.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 25 July 1890, pg 2. Available online at digitalnc.org.

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