Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-06
SIX ABOVE IN BEDFORD CITY.
ButineEs Results "f the Year satisfac-
tory-restiye Country Youths Jailed.

tory-Festive Country Youths Jailed.
BEDFORD CITY. January 5.-(spccial)
s. long had semi-troplcal eli
mate prevailed that 1t was quite
"A shock TO the feelings OF the
older folk and a delight to those Of
The young when heavy snow began TO
fan and the mercury in the thermometer
rapidly descended to about degrees
above zero. a depth II has not known
for year or more. There has been an
abundance OF Ice harvested and skating
al minimum. Many persons are bewail
ms the loss OF wndow-plants from the
cold. bat this could easily have been pre-
vented by removing the plants little
from the windows and wrapping them in
newspapers In room where this pre-
caution was taken. though the IRE was
not kept up during the night. none OF
The most delicate plants were injured.
ana heliotropes are blooming and exhalng
their fragrance Ferhum sapienti.
The various departments OF business
have been taking inventories. ana for the
most part are satisfied with the results
OF the past year. a family grocer says
he has made more money than in any
previous year he has been In the business.
The many friends Of NJ. =. Burks. Esq.
are much gratihci TO learn OF his ap-
pointment 20 tho position OF reporter for
the new Supreme Court of Appeals. An
officer moro htted TO grace the position
could scarcely be f1und.
Tie law firm OF Sduncers d Clayton
has been dissolved.
II is reported that the publication Of
The Bedford Index viii be resumed. but
th, name OF the gentleman who VIII take
charge ia not announced.
The carload Of coal donated by the Poca-
houta8 company 10 the kings Daughters
for the poor has been distributed 10 the
best advantage. Coming az the time OF
re nipplng C1ld weather 1t has been
doubly welcome
on Wednesday evening AZ the Eaptist
church there was a marriage in high life
OF colored society. the parties being Clara
Purwcn and Dr. Lawson L. ScTuBgs, the
latter a son OF George Scruggs, man
hlghv respected by all Of the white poo
pie Of the community for his honesty
ana upright lie. IL has always been a
r,aunch Democrat Many white people
who received his stylish cards of invita-
ton attended.
TIME FOR REFLECTION.
puring Christmas n party Of country
boy came 20 town and amused them
selves with e. target-practice with stones
usinr an c!ectr.c-lieht az which TO aim the
rafe.leg Bat the sequel 10 the fun IS
not 80 funny. Is they We're arrested ana
taken before tho Mayor. who decided thal
thcv be fined SO each. There are eight or
them. Some were given time for renec'lon
f. fail until they can communicate Win
friends.
Thursday night the Knights OF Honor
held a banquet. az which ABOUT thlrty
members OF the order were present.
enee.hcs were made by Rev. 7. ". jones'
j. L. Parr. Jr., and Graham Clayton
Tsq. a..
Tho Fifteen Club has resumed It's
meetings after suspension or several
weeks out OF respect for the memory OF
Mrs. NJ. c. Campbell, who had been an
active promoter or II. ,,.,
The Thursday Club had delightful
meeting at the home OF Mrs. y H. bu'' :.
The ,sibtect for discussion was the poet
Iongfenow. Miss Maggie Kasey, grand
oauehter Of Judge r. c. Burks, read an
eesay on the life and work or the author
Mrs Sumter Smith gave reAdlng from
his works, and each member gave QUO
tation
Tbe Card Club held IT'S last meeting AT
the home OF Mr. s. Griffin. and were oe-
ightfully entertained.
The Recital Club met Friday afternoon
NJ the residence OF Miss Martha WILSON,
and were RECALLED with the harmony Oh
good music.
Mrs. ] II. Berry has returned from an
extended yislt 10 Houston. Tex.
Miss BERTHE Mitchell returned on Mon
day 20 her home. in East Orange. N !.
Miss Mamie Sale left Monday Tor iron
Gate 10 resume the duties OF her schooL
Miss Lizzie Anspack. who spent the
holiday with her mother has fetuTheo
20 her school, At YsdkinsVile. y. -
The schools have all resumed "orn,
Miss While Brown Graves Is 'isiV'"s
friends In North Carolina.
M,ss Bette Thomas left Tuesday ior
GreensbOro' n. c.