Excerpt from the Long Ridge Letter column (dated July 14, 1890):

Our old friends, the genial Mr. W.B. WARD, of Snowden, is visiting his old home much to the joy of all, but especially the young people with whom he is very popular, and we hope his visit will be a long one among those who are always ready to give him a welcome.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 18 July 1890, pg 2. Available online at digitalnc.org.