The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-15
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a PREACHER ON SILVER.
This the Subject that Interested Rev.
III. w. Battlc's Audience.

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kev. ii. w. Battle. ID. D., pastor of the
First Baptist Church. preached a special
sermon last night 10 Il very large con-
sregaton. His subject was Silver
anu ms text was taken from tn fifth
chapter OF Ecclesiastes and the tenth
Verse: He that loveth silver Shall NOT
be satisfied with silver; nor he that
Is also vanity"
The eminent divine discussed Bible
principles applicable to all political par
iieS' put i'll wholly unsensational way
IL Is somewhat curious fact that the
advocates of free silver insist that thu
sermon was on their side. while the ad.
Nocltes of gold as confidently claim il
lor theifs. The sermon was an earnes,
religious appeal for the recognition and
application of Bible principles in poll
tlcal matters calculated to do good
equally to all. The subject of the ser
mon had moi been published but it had
peen fumored that the Doctors tn ME
would De silver, and doubtless many eX-
pected to hear a Quaii-politlcal discus
sion. Such, however. We're disappolnt-
ed and head, upon the contrary, an ap.
y al for right principles and mutual
confidence, irrespective of political af-
iiliations.
Rev. J A Preston, d. D.. pas,or Of ;Es
First Presbyterian Church in Charlotte
n. G., who died in Lexington yesterday
are: noon, was u son of Col. j. r. J.. Pres
ION. OF Lexington. Va, and a broth T. OF
in-law of Rev. j. w. Rosibro. D. D..
pastor of Tabb Street presby:ar!an
Church in this city. DR.. Roscbro and
Mrs: Rosebro left here this morning fol
Lexington TO attend the funeral, which
Will take place there tomorrow morning
at IL O'Clock. The deceased was one OF
the most useful and beloved ministers
OF the Presbyterian Church. and there
arstewb ett.g preachers than he was
The Republicans of Ettrick. Chester
1E IL nInll ~, ~ h.
Hobart Campaign Club, with the follow
ing officers: President, Il. w Hudgins
vice president. Il. II. Nugsnt: treasurer
r. d. King; secretary. F. II. Hudgins.
The case of Crowder, administrators
VS.. the Ettrick Cotton Manufacturing
Circuit Court this morning, but after
considera BILE discussion as TO whether
or not the counsel for the defendan;
company were the legal representatives
of the said company. the case was con-
tinued to the eth inst The proper bill
of exceptions was filed.
Willie Johnson. son of James Johnson
a miller. accidentally shot himself
through the hand this afternoon with an
air rifle. The accident occurred in Din
widdie county, short distance from
Petersburg.
Intelligence has been received here of
the death of Mr.. Walter Nirkilam. a
former resident of Petersburg. who died
AT hinton, w. Va. The deceased. who
was telegraph operator was a brother
of Messrs. George and Charles e. Kirtl-
ham. and son of Mrs. w. I. Young, of
this place.
Mrs. Margaret Northington died very
suddenly last night at the residence of
Mr.. Robert Northington, on Pine street.
Mrs. Northington came here yesterday
from Norfolk on visit TO the family of
Alr. Northngton. The deceased had
been in bad health for some time but
was able TO go about. She was the wife
OF Mr.. Samuel S. Northington, of Nor
folk. who formerly resided in Peters
burg.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
Baptist Sunday school Association of
Petersburg and Ittrick, Chesterfield
county, was held yesterday afternoon al
the Second Baptist Church. The ,e-
ports submitted showed a falling off In
attendance of scholars since :he last
meeting Of the association.