The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-16
THEIR 18TH ANNIVERSARY.
PRESBYTERlANS OF DURHAM
CELEBRATE ON THE 18TH.
Queer Arrest of ar. Jones--Miss Saun-
ders, of r chmond, Entertains Dur
ham eelis--Col.. Cars address.

Durham y c., Dec. 15.--(Specinl.l- -On
the nth of December the Presbyterians
of this city will celebrate their 10Th an
niyersnry. 1t will no doubt he joyous
occasion, for az people they have much
to be thankful for, and the rise and pro.
gress OF that denomination in Durham
" ould make interesting reading. Twenty
five years ago when the sainted DIR.
Lacy began TO minister to handful of
devoted men and women, twas little
dreamed of what the future held in store
for these good people. They were with
out where 10 lay their heads, and for some
time aternated with their Methodist
brethren. who did not have to have two
genuine sermons every Sunday to keep
them in the "midle-of-the-road. DIR.
Lacys passionate was followed by that
of DR.. Fitzgerald, no less renowned for
big-heartedness and soul-stirring gospel
sermons. 1t will no doubt be indeed
pleasurable to that large congregation of
to-day worshipping in their magnificent
temple to live over the past, being re-
minded of the scriptural injunction to
'despise not the day Of small things"
DR.. ii. L. Darnall, who succeeded DIR.
Fitzgerald, comes again to Durham to
preach the sermon on this occasion.
Eighteen years of his life was given to
the work in this city and he saw under
his ministrations the congregation grow
into great multitude, a beautiful par
sonage erected and the old wooden struc
ture torn away, and a handsome brick
church take its place. Though wonder
full things had been accomplished the
work was not complete, and the pastor
ate Of Rev. l.. b. Turnbull has been
marked with many improvements. This
occasion will not be Of interest alone to
the Presbyterians, but all denominations
will most heartily join them in celebrat-
ing their anniversary.
Some excitement was occasioned in
this city Monday by the arrest of Geo. II.
Jones. Mr.. Jones has been engaged in
the tobacco business at Madison, S. c.,
for some time, and a telegram from the
sheriff of that county to the Chief of
Police furnished ground for the arrest.
The charge against him is for obtaining
money by false pretenee Mr.. Jones
says he knows no foundation for such
a charge. He is most respectfully con-
nected, is a man of large business, and
the charge is heard against him with
many doubts as to it's truthfulness. He
was not put in Jail, but is under guard
awaiting the arrival of the sheriff Dur
ham people know something of South
Carolina tricks through the history of
the Gardener case.
Durham people deeply sympathize with
Mr.. and Mrs. Garland E. Webb, in the
loss Of their little eight-year-old daughter,
which sad event occurred at their home
in Winston on Monday. The remains
were brought to this city yesterday morn
ing and taken to the residence OF Mr.. r.
e. Rawls, brother of Mrs. Webb. The
funeral took place at 2 o'clock from the
residence of Mr.. Rawls and the little
one was tenderly, lovingly laid to rest
in the city cemetery. For many years
Mr. and Mrs. Webb lived in Durham, and
made many warm friends, whose hearts
go out to them in deepest sympathy in
this hour of distress.
Messrs. Joseph King and John Seaman
have gone to Wilmington to make music
for the benefit of the good people of that
city. Wilmingtonians may prepare their
ears for some good music.
Sundays Richmond Times gives an ac-
count of an elegant luncheon given at the |
Jefferson by Miss Mary Saunders compli-
mentary to four Of Durham's most popu-
lar young society women. These young |
ladies were Misses Lallah Ruth Carr and |
Annie Lonise Watts, who are visiting the |
Misses Williams. Miss Elizabeth More. |
head the guest OF Miss Saunders, and
Miss Blanche Morgan, who has recently |
moved from Durham to Richmond.
There has been much favorable COM |
ment upon the address Of Col. Julian S. |
Carr on missions, made before the Confer |
ence at Kinston Friday night last. A /
lady Of marked intelligence was heard to |
say that it was the best speech on that |
subject she had ever been permitted to |
read or hear If Col Carr could be in /
duced to repeat the speech in Trinity |
church he would draw an immense crowd. |
The News and Observer management is /
to be congratulated upon placing the ad- |
lress before its readers.
TINES TO MIR w DIXIE