Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-16
HEACCEPTS THECALL
REV. R. r. AGREE, OF PETERSBURG,
WILL GO TO ROANOKE.
His New Charge Taken In tho Limo OF
Duty-Thc Cause Of Hymen In the
Cockadc City-Other Notes.
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Correspondence Of tho Richmond Dispatchl
PgrxRsBuno. Va. October l5.-Rev. X.
II. Acree. pastor of the First Baptist
church in this city. yesterday telegraphed
his acceptance Of the call 10 the Calvary
Baptist church in Roanoke. Last night
after the usual prayer-meetipg service Mt.
Acrec announced his resignation OF his
pastoral charge here and his acceptance
of the call to Roanoke. Formal action on
the letter of resignation was deferred
until after the morning service on Sunday
next.
AsUDpRIsE.
A large congregation was present at last
nights service, but very. few had any
knowledge or thought Of their pastor 8
intention 10 resign. The resignation was,
therefore, matter Of genuine surprise
coupled with visible evidences OF un-
felgncd regret and sorrow.
Mr.. Acree has been pastor OF the FIRST
church about four years. and his faithful
work here speaks for itself. He has
proved himself vigorous. fearless
preacher. and yet a most loving. tender,
and aiIectlonate pastor and friend, always
active and untiring IN batting for the
cause of the Master and ivanclng ana
sustaining the interests oil the cnurcn;
always moving among the people admins
terlng religious consolation, imparting
comfort in affection and relief in distress.
He has won for himself the warmest heart
love of this people and the sincerest re-
spect and good Will of the entire com
munity His resignation. which ~ 10 take
effect on the lst of November. u therefore
received with universal regret. and with
unconcealed sorrow by his congregation,
evidences of which were shown at the
church last night.
NEW INTEREST.
Mr. AGREE takes charge of new interest
in Roanoke. The Calvary congregation Is
at present worshlpping IN n large taber-
nacle there, but they are building CONF
modicus aud handsome church which IS to
cost between $4,000 and $4,000. The
reason of Mr.. Acrees resignation here and
acceptance of this new and promising held
of labor is to be- found IN the one word
duty.
FOUR MARRIAGE.
Mr.. ]. w, Perdue. a well-known and
popular citizen of Prince George. and
Miss Maggie Bradshaw. formerly OF Isle OF
Wight but now of Petersburg. were mar
red this afternoon at the parsonage of the
Washington-Strect Methodist Episcopal
church by the Rev. DR.. BedsOe. Only a
few immediate friends OF the couple were
present.
Mr. John Blankenship and Miss Matte
Crowden, both of Ettrlck. were married III
that village this morning.
Mr.. Joseph Wheasy and Miss Hettie Pa
tram, both of EttIick, were married to-
night.
Mr.. Marion Harrison. of Richmond, and
Miss Cora Cheatnam, a charming young
Iady OF this city. were married tonight az
the residence of the brides parents. on
Commerce street, Rev. DIR. G. Gibson OH.
eating. There were many friends present
10 extend congratulations and wish the
couple happy life:
Mr. 4. ". P'ckrell, of Richmond, spen,
to-day IL the city.
THE PRIMARY ELECTION.
The Democratic Committee Will meet TO.
morrow night to decide upon the plan OF
the primary election for the nomination OF
two candidates for the House of Delegates
The subcommittee to whom the duty Oi
formulating plan and fixing the date fol
the primary met last night and completed
their work.
The grand jury of the Hastings Court
had only one TRIVIAL case for consideration
tins morning and were kept III session d
very short while.
Mr. George w. Vaughan. who resides IN
Dinwiddie county short distance beyond
Buttorworth's bridge, awoke yesterday
morning 10 find Il colored baby, neatly and
warmly clad in his porch. Inc waif was
turned over to motherly colored woman
tor care.
A great deal of interest is expressed in
the contest for the judgeship Of Prince
George and Surry counties. There are
two candidates for the position--the III.
cumbent. Judge Timothy RIves. of Prince
George. and Mr. u. ID. Gillian, Of Surry
both gentlemen of the highest character