Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-09
LexNcToNs WEEKLY sUoceT.
Several Desths-Free Pcws-w. and I
University OIeo Clubs-PeFsOnal.

University 0Iee Clubs-PersOnaI.
LEXINGTON, VA, December s.-(Spa
cial)-A private dispatch received her
announced the death OF Mrs. Sarah n
Terrell at the home OF her daughter
Mrs Spencer. In 81 Louis. Her remain
were brought 10 Salem, Va, and mterre
on Thursday. She was born IN LeXing
ton in lS21, ana was a daughter Of a.,
late Samuel NJ. Duld. Mrs. Terrell lee
six childrcn-Dr George Terrell and Dr
$. NJ Terrell. OF California; William II
Terrell. Of New York; MIS-. Duncan, q
Colorado; Mrs. Bushnell, cf HaglrstowE
Nd, and Mrs. spencer OF 81. Louis.
Miss Polly Withrow died at her home
near Decatur. IN the S3th year of her age
She WAS a member OF the family note,
for their longevity Three Of its mem
ber5 nave died within the la8t year aggi
over So years.
MIR. William \. YouelI. who was ~
some time a merchant OF Bells YAH
died near Lexington on Tueaday after
long illness; aged % years. He wa
a son Of William Youell. OF rear Belr
Valley. lie married Miss Susan McNuu
a daughter or Captain J. II. McNuu
who survives him. He was buried In IN
vices from the Presbyterian church. con
Quoted by Rev. Or. Thomas L. Preston.
The session Of the Prtsb sbytsriau Churcl
have determined that afte- January I
1895, the pcW-renting system, which hl
been On existence since the establish
ment Of the church here. BE- abolished
and all pews be free. the difficulty beins
as was often the case, new families tha
entered the congregation were not abb
10 provide themselves with pcws. as al
were taken up; and another serious oh
lection was the allotment Of pews Il
individual families. There has AWAY
been sufficient room for tho congregation
but families occupied pews, and In many
cases were not largo enough IN mum
bers 10 M them IL was found that
was necessary 10 either build a large
church, enlarge the present one. or maxi
the pews free. The first two proposition
were lmpractlcab!e. and the last wa
adopted. The announcement OF thi
change was a great surprise 20 mos
Of the congregation, but It's wisdom ID
generally admitted.
Saturday was the last day FOR the pay.
mcnt Of county and state taxes befJn
the per cent. penalty came into force
Cuunty-TreaSurer Moore states that tn
taxes were paid more fully this fan thai
was the case last fall.
GREATLY IMPROVED.
The Washington and Leo University
Glee and Banjo clubs, which were such
q delightful success last season, Will
open the season with concert at Lexlng
ton Opera-House on tho evening OF the
18th instant The clubs are composed
OF twenty-four. and are under the leader
ship OF the same director as last season
Mr. George y. Lenert The talent ant
cultivation Of the members OF the clubs
it Is confidently claimed, are superior u
last years clubs Fine male voices, bank
playing and violinists OF great skill viii
furnish sweet and most enjoyable music
The clubs. after their opening at Lexins
ton. viii set out on an extensive touI
90 q number OF cities. and viii spend
In that way the Christmas holidays. Tie
clubs decided at their meeting last eve.
ming upon the following route: Stauntor
on the ed; Lexington, Ky, on the 2ithi
Frankfort, Ky, on the 18th; Chatta.
nOoga. Tenn. on the 2gth; Atlanta, Ga.
on the 9th; Savannah on the 2sth.
Charleston, s. c., on the 18th; Raleigh.
N. c.. on the 3lst; Danvllle on January
lst. and Lynchburg on the 2d.
The concert hero will b. for the benefit
OF the Lee-Jachson Confederate Camp.
AZ AlldllNL tnt tiAbo VIII NAN u tflputt
OF respect TO Hon. Henry W. Grady
tomb: then march as a body from thl
old Mother OF Commonwealths TO ths
tomb Of Governor Brown. Georgia's wal
Governor, and lay a tribute OF respect te
his memory.
Cards are out announcing the marriage
OF Miss Mabel c. Leibig and Mr.. Robert
j.. Watts Tuesday evening" December
18th. at Wesley chapel. The bride-eleci
is a daughter Of Mr.. l.. ". Lelbig. The
groOm-elect Is an official Of the Norfols
and Western railroad, located at WI.
Hanson. w. Va, and a son OF Mr.
Robert J. Watts. OF near Brownsburg.
Editor r. II. Barclay, OF the Gazette
IS In Chicago, attending meeting OF ths
Executive Committee OF the. National
Editorial Association. OF which commit.
tee he Is a member.
Major T. NJ. Wade and Mr. II. d.
Kirkpatrick are in attendance upon ths
United states grand jury. at Harrison.
burg. as jurors.
Mr.. John Byer. OF Iegoont, III. ana
O. r. Byer. OF Quincy O.. are VISITING
their parents. in North Buffalo
Mr. Jacob Yost was at tho Clerks
office. I'm Lexington. examining the elec-
tion-books OF the late election.
DIR. A. ID. Estill Is In attendance uoen
a meeting OF railway surgeons at colum.
bus o.
Miss Maggie Graham - visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel j. Graham. In Ptttsburg.
Miss afettie and Mary Christian. Of
Augusta county, are the guests OF Mrs.
William s. White
Miss Lily Coles Is visiting In 81.
Louis, Mo.
Mr.. J. Woods Barclay left last week FOR
Kanawha. w. Va, 60 so into the coal
business.
Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee and Miss Ellen lee
are visiting friends In Richmond.
Mr.. Thomas L. Moore. OF jamestown.
o.. is visiting relatives In this county.
Mr.. Alexander p. Moore has besn an.
pointed by State-rreasurer Harsnan 10 a
very desirable position In the Trea-
surers Office, In Richmond. He left for
Richmond to-day.
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