Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-24
BEDFORD CITY's WATER SUPPLY.
Injunction against Taking II from
stony Creek-PersOnal, &c.

i1AIlpE UNI II VA, MdICH Io'--N-pc-
cial)-lt appears that the course Of water.
Ike that OF true love. does not always
flow smooth. c. II. Arlington, through
his attorneys. Kirkpatrick & BlackfOrd,
OF Lynchburg. has been granted an In
junction by Judge DUpuy, Of the Circuit
Court, restraining the town Of Bedford
from obtaining water from Stony creek
for the new water supply. Mr. Arlington
claims that this use of the water Will
interfere with the operation Of his -four
and grist mill a bond Of 1900 was
determined upon. The officials Of the
town apprehend no difficulty In adjust
Ing the matter. and no delay in having
the water here at the time promised.
The Knights or Honor organization Is
growing in popularity and numbers.
There is now a membership of about sev-
enty. and five new ones were received at
the last meeting of the order.
The snow-storm that heralded the
vernal equinox was great surprise. but
the bright rays OF sunshine have made
It rapidly disappear.
Work viii shortly be commenced on the
Masonic temple 10 be erected on the
corner Of Main and Court streets The
plan OF II. II. Higgins. OF Roanoke, has
been accepted. II will be three stories
In height. the first and second viii be
fitted.up for offices. and will be furnished
with modern Convcniences for lighting
heating, &c. The cost is estimated at
$500.
Just before the hour appointed for con-
veying Marshall Black 20 the penitenttary
telegram arrived committing the SEN
tence TO Imprisonment In the county TAIL
and the payment Of $40 and the costs.
amounting TO 800. His friends were glad
10 accept the terms. and be spared the
ferr,. ,t,,ry L..
tertiary. He is a young man. and was
betrayed into the difficulty while under
the influence OF drink.
The Recital Club were delightfully en-
tertained on Tuesday afternoon by Miss
Sallie Cabell. There was most enjoy
able programme Of vocal and instrument
tai music by several OF the ladies' and
gentlemen who compose the club.
SOCIAL CLUBS.
Mrs. X. KcDna Campbell entertained
the Fifteen Club on Saturday afternoon
Of last week In the usual charming style
that renders all OF her entertainments so
delightful.
The Thursday Club has discontinued Its
meetings during Lent.
The Court Of Appeals has on its docket
the Bedford High School case. The APP
peal was taken by the Board Of County
Supervisors from the decision Of the
Circuit Court. The feeling on this ques-
ton has been running very high. espe-
cially in the country, ever since the
scheme was first agitated. and the op-
ponents are determined 10 fight 1t in
every way possible
The condition Of Judge Davis, of whose
Illness mention has been previously made.
is considered much more favorable. IA
connection with IT is a rather singular
fact that for no tirne " Ife uta
he was given a teaspoonful OF whiskey
when he seemed to be sinking. He has
never before taken any stmulant what
ever, although he is now in his SD year.
PERSONAL
Rev. Il. G. Goggin. popular minister of
the Baptist church, is extremely Ill with
pneumonia at Ninton.
Mr. Tom Cobbs, who lives near Mount
vale at the celebrated home of the late
Captain Pascal Buford. is also in criti-
cal state.
Miss Judith Campbell. of Lynchburg.
is the guest of her brother. Mr.. J. Law
renee Campbell.
Mr.. q. c. Bell is of on a prolonged
business trip.
Mrs. Fannie Updlke. who lives on the
South side Of the county. retired few
nights ago seemingly quite well. but died
during the night. She was about 40 years
of age. a husband and seven children
survive her.
a neat wire fence is being built around
the extensive grounds of the old Hotel
Beckenbrook. which is now occupied by
private families living on the fiat sys-
TEN. At one time this hotel was fancied
for its delightful fare. and during the
season was always crowded with sum-
mcr visitors. After the passenger sta
ton was removed SO far away IL went
down. and is now numbered among the
things that were.