Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-06
A BEDFORD BUDGET.
The County Democratic Nominees fol
Tho legislature.
THREE MOST EXCELLENT MEN.
Biographical Men.ion-The Dele
gates to the Good-Rosds Conven-
supply Suit-To BE u Missionary.

Especial. The three gentlemen who, by
the result OF the Democratic primaries
held in the county last Saturday, now
make their debut into the political arena
have never before been asp!rants for
legislative honors.
Mr.. Henry C. Lowry. the candidate
for the Senate, is a native of the county,
as were his forefathers-a sturdy honored
race lie was literally educated NJ
Emry and Henry College. and subse-
luently studied law at the Washington
and Lee University, graduating in the
class with Governor O'Ferrall and Hon.
Gardiner Tyler.
At the outbreak of the war he en-
listed In and was made first lieutenant
of Company L. Thlrty-tCurth Virginia
Regiment. and served gallanty through
out the struggle. He began the practice
OF his profession at the Bedford Bar in
$50, and was elected to the position OF
Attorney for the Commonwealth in 1915.
which office he held without opposition
for twenty years. For humber OF
years he was the efficient chairman OF
the County Democratic Committee Tie
has an extensive law practice. or him
II may be said that he is sans peur,
sans repyoche'-a Christian gentleman,
respected by all. an+ possessing the
courage of his convictions. although he
Is very modest and unassuming.
HOUSE NOMINEES.
Mr.. Duval Radford, son OF Colonel II.
c. ". Radford, who was c.assmate of
Genera Grants at Wes, Point, and a
gallant officer commanding the Second
Virginia Regiment during the war. re-
celycd the largest vote in the primary
election as candidate for the House OF
Delegates. He Is too young to have been
a soldier. only q few days before the
election did he announce hlmselt
candidate for the House. but the large
vote that was polled fer him attests the
high regard that Is entertained tor MN
by his countrymen. In the best sense
of the word he is a gentleman, and II
elected will justify the confidence OF his
friends.
The second candidate for the House
is Mr. r. G. Turpin, who, like Mr.. Rad
ford halls from the the north side or
the county, fact that causes some
dissatisfaction.
During the frs. two years OF
the war. on account of his
youth. he was withheld by his
parents from enlistiug, but in 1853 he
was allowed to crafty his patriotic
desire. and joined the Second Virginia
Cavalry. with which command he served
with distinction throughout the cam
paigns Of Virginia, Maryland. and Penn
svlyania, and took part in the last charge
at Appomattox. After the war he re-
turned 10 his fathers farm. and mas
spent his life since In farming operations.
lie has served several times as n mem
her Of the Board OF Supervisors. He Is
thoroughly identified with the interests
OF the county. especially the farmlne
interest. All of the nominees are warm
supporters OF Major Daniel for the SEN
ate.
GOOD ROADS DELEGATION.
The following gentlemen have been ap-
pointed TO represent the County Coca
Roads Association at the convention at
Richmond next week; John NJ Early'
+. Harvey. W. II. Powers. j. y. Rey-
noIds. r. G. Turpin. r. S. West, George
w. Trout II. 5. Irvine, Duval RadtoTd'
Y Y. Updike, G. r. Teas. ". A. Goad.
LEROY Saunders, j. G. Board, and J.
c. Dickinson.
The Masonic Temple has been COM
Melted. and Is an ornament TO the town.
| The building IL graceful in proportions
and has a very handsome exterior Inc
two lower floors are composed or thlr-
| teen commodiOus rooms ID pe
used rs Offices. The third contains the
reception-room and hall for the use OF
the Masonic lodge. The building Is sup
piled with all modern improvements
Judge Dupuy, OF the circuit COURT
| has rendered his decision in the suit OF
Injunction OF Arlington against the town
| 70 restrain II from using the waters OF
! Stony creek for the new water system
| He decides I'm favor OF the plaintiff. which
| "a n great disappointment TO our people,
! as the present supply IS Inadequate for
! the growing needs OF the town. An ap-
neal will be taken TO the Supreme Court
OF Appeals.
At a ministers and laymen's meeting
OF the Strawberry Baptist Association
the application Of Miss Edmonia B. sale
! "a become a missionary was considered
p,odoee amounting to over 800 were
made by the association for her main
tenance as its missionary 10 foreign
lands Or. c. A. Board was appointed
| "a communicate with the Foreign Mis-
sIonary Board, TO request her appoint
ment.
| lady. and for years was an earnest
worker In all good causes. she mas an
| extensive family connection. VINO VIII
miss her when she leaves for her new
field OF consecrated labor.
october was ushered in with blight
ing frost and formation or ice on all
surfaces Of water exposed In vessis. In
,sne on the same day, the cold was so
gre,t as TO destroy all vegetation. Much
damage was done by the recent cold
snon 10 tobacco and eorghum.
REV Paul Bradley and wife, OF Cor
sar,,.;IIe are visiting relatives here.
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