Alexandria Gazette
28 October 1921
NEWS FROM OCCOQUAN
Mr. L. Leedman, Deputy Clerk of Prince William County, spent his vacation in Occoquan with friends. While here Mr. Ledman reports fine sport fishing.
The many friends of Mr. N. C. Davis regret hearing of his serious illness.
The revival in progress at Woodbridge or Occoquan as it is called recently, is attracting large crowds and so far success under the leadership of Rev. Nichols, at the Baptist Church.
Miss Nancy Davis, of Agnewville, spent the week end in Occoquan.
The Pie Social given by the Setignlos School League, was quite a success. Seventeen dollars was realized for a basketball court.
Rev. J. W. Beall has under construction a two room house on his farm recently purchased on the river near Featherstone. It promises to be an ideal ducking place.
Mrs. Cynthia Sanborn has returned from N.Y., and will spend the remainder of the winter with her granddaughter, Mrs. Evelyn Powell.
Miss Mary Carter, the principal of the Occoquan School, spent the week end at Independent Hill, taking in the fair on Saturday.
Mr. Carl Lynn has about completed his cement garage.
Mrs. Douglas Janney and wife have returned from Baltimore, where they have been buying fall and winter supplies.
Rev. Millechamp was in town calling Tuesday, and visited the Odd Fellows Lodge in the evening.
Fishing is the greatest sport of the villagers, also attracts large crowds from out of town.
Mr. Leo Beach landed an immense black bass Tuesday afternoon.
The young people are looking forward to Monday, October 31, Hallowee'en night, when they expect to have a masquerade party at the Lyric Theatre Hall.
Capt. Tom Selecman entertained a number of friends on Saturday evening last in honor of his daughter, Jane Elizabeth, it being her 9th birthday. Music and games were indulged in until a late hour. Her presents were numerous.
Mr. and Mrs. Clemm are spending their vacation at her home, Roanoke, Va.
Mr. Sam Carter, wife and daughters, and Mr. and Mrs. Walters, of Baltimore, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Carter, on Sunday.
Mr. Walter Woolfenden, Mr. C. Hill, of Kopp, Va., and Miss Virginia Carter, of Bethel High, spent the week end with Miss Ma[r]y Carter.
Mrs. Alice Arnold, who will be remembered as Miss Wolford, a former school teacher, paid a flying visit to friends in Occoquan recently. Her many friends were glad to welcome her back. She is now visiting friends in Richmond.
Mr. R. H. Woodyard visited relatives and friends in Brentsville Tuesday, returned, feeling better.
Mr. Harry Slack and son, Caldwell, and Miss Berry, visited Dumfries Sunday, calling on friends.
The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Arrington on Sunday, and left a 11 pound boy, of which they are very proud.
The teachers of Occoquan are planning to give a minstrel for the benefit of the school at an early date.
Work has begun on the Methodist Church. They expect to have it under roof by December 1.
The play scheduled for the benefit of Pohick rectory for Friday evening has been called off.
The community fair recently held at Bethel, was a decided success. Many of our people received first prizes on fancy articles, also on poultry.
