The Washington bee., 1896-08-08

Mrs. Harriet Ann Dixon, the be-
loved wife of las. NJ. Dixon, departed
this life, Aug. I, in the 64th year OF her
age, She was born in Prince William
Co, Va, in IS3a and for more than
forty wears had shared the joys and
sorrows of the stricken widower. She
was buried at O'Clock last Monday
afternoon from the Bethlehem Baptist
Church, of which she was a consistent
member for many years. Rev. oS.
Matthews, preached the funeral SER
mon from a text most appropriate TO
the occasion. Sister Dixon was highly
esteemed by the entire community ana
much beloved by her fellow commu-
nicants She lived strong in Christian
faith and died the death OF the right
eouS. The immense thrOng which
gathered to witness the last sad rites
over her remains testified to the place
she held in the hearts OF her many
friends. Messrs. David Simpson, Pey-
ton Johnson, Peyton Scott and Jno. II.
Anderson, were the pall-bearerS. She
leaves four children to comfort their
father in his great affliction. Inter
ment was at Moore'S burying ground.
Our sister has entered the realms OF the blest,
Where her earth-wearied spirit forever may rest.
c. D.
Mrs Harriet Ferguson who died at
her residence, Aug. I, was buried from
Allen Chapel, Good Hope, d. C.,
Monday, Aug. }, at ; p. m. She lived
near Mrs. Dixon and died within few
hours Of her.
Rev. Tno. NJ. Shipper, who came as
a delegate to the c. E. Convention,
has returned to his vicarage, at South
hampton, n. Y.
He has recently built three houses
on Nichols ave-, making quite an i'm
provement in that neighborhood.
Miss Florence Eleazer, ex-organist
of Bethlehem Baptist church, has LETT
for her home in New york, she was
during her visit, the guest of Mr.. L
w. Davis, of Nichols ave.
Mr.. los. Lucas, is president of the
Bethlehem c. E., which meets eacf
Sabbath at 80 in the afternoon.
The entertainment by the Willing
Workers, to occur at Mrs. A. SCOTS
on Nichols ave, Aug. I, will be glvel
for the benefit of Bethlehem church.
Miss Annie Phillips, teacher in on
of the Maryland schools, is at hom
for the summer.
The Hillsdale Bicycle Club, i
actively preparing for the forth-com
ing bicycle parade. They intend t
make a fine showing.
The latest addition to our corps c
lady riders, is Miss A. Alexander, tn
teacher.
Mrs. Edw. c. Younger and son hav
returned to New York, after a visit {
ten days to this village.
Mrs. L. c. Brown, of this village
has entered as a student at Bryant
Stratton business college, in Chicago
Ill. She will correspond for the BE
during the season.
The method of representing th
titles Of the lessons in the Prlmar
Quarterly, by their initial letters,
said to have been first used in thi
village, by S. S. Supt., c. w. Davis
For the benefit of those who do nc
use these publications we present tn
letters of the lessons i'll full. Lessor
I'D. X. of J.; ?, d. X. A. l.; 5, A. B
T. i. G.. d. T. D.; 5, d. K; 6, D
V; :, ID. c. A F.; s, A. r.; 9, A. D
A. D.; 10, d. L. F. @. H.; II, D. G
T. G.; u, d. Y,
The teachers meeting of Betheler
S. S, was held last Wednesday, eve
ming. The lesson was thoroughly pre-
pared and many interesting point
elected.
These meetings are held on Wed
nesday of each week.
Mrs. c. w. Davis was last week TIL
recipient of a beautiful oil painting
presented by Miss Tillie Wheeler
The picture is beautifully framed il
gilt, and was paintediby Miss Wheeler
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