Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-04
IN BEDFORD CITY.
THE GREAT INTEREST MANIFEST
ED IN POLITICS.
The Clubs Valuable Property
Changes Hands-Dr. Fristoe's Sc
cond TriaI-The Social Organiza-
tions-A Musical Treat-Personni.

BEDFORD CITY. VA, October s.
(special)-As the autumn days grow
cooler the interest in political matters
wakes deeper, and the zeal Of the ad-
herents Of the several parties grows
warmer and more active.
Zach Friday evening the Bryan-Sewall
Club here meets and is addressed by
local and visiting orators. Last evening
the meeting was addressed by Mr..
w. w Berkeley. OF Roanoke. and j.
L. Lee. Esq, Of Lynchburg. The many
clubs throughout the county are doing
fine work. and never before has Bedford
been 90 thoroughly aroused. and so
united on any subject as on that of free
silver.
Bedford, indeed, seems a favored re-
gion- The devastating storms that carry
destruction and death in their wake In
50 many other places pass almost harm
lessly over this mountain glrded place.
Although tho storm Of Tuesday was ac-
companied by violent rain and wind, the
damage done was but slight.
A considerable amount Of valuable pro-
pesty 10 being sold. though the prices
realized are below real values The pretty
home OF Mr.. j. Il. Hall on Bedford ave-
lue, was bought by Judge L. c. Burks
Tor $50. The residence OF Mr.. J. NJ.
Specie. the Clerk OF the Circuit Court.
Eas sold the same day for 81. 506 to John
sen, CHS. & Brothers.
The handsome three-story building on
Bridge street for Johnson, Gills. & Bro
theirs Is completed. and win be occupied
BY the frm as a dry-goods store. There
viii be a large hail in the third story.
which viii be used as the lodge for the
Knights Of Pythias. This is the hand
somes, store that has ever been erected
here The galvanized front resembles a
combination Of white marble and granite
and looks quite imposing. The building
Is Of brick
FRISTOE'S CASE
The case Of DR.. James Fristoe come
up Tor ats second hearing at the session
OF the County Court Tuesday.
More than year ago be was tried for
murder OF his wlfes nephew, young
Campbell, OF Lynchbarg, whom be shot
as the result OF family fued, and the
jury rendered a verdict OF mutder In
the second degree. and tixed his punish
ment at eighteen years In the peniten-
uary. To-day he receives a penalty Of
Imprisonment of one year. His counsel
were Messrs. John j.. Lee Of Lynchburg.
and II. 0. HUMPHREYS. Of the Bedford
Bar. Mt Graham Clayton the Common
wealth's-Attorney, assisted by Howell
Featheistone Esq, conducted the prose-
cution.
Tho ladies' clubs again form the chief
factor OF social lie.
The Fifteen Club were entertained
very agreeatf Thursday afternoon by
Mrs. J. NJ Bei4y. = wealth Of beautiful
roses and richly tinted colors formed
the decorations OF the room. a fitting ac-
compartment 10 which was the sweet
singing In rich contralio voice OF seye-
raj charming selections By Miss Barn.
wall, OF Mobile. Ala The daintIest OF
refreshments were pFettily dispensed by
Misses Abbie and Annie Berry.
THURSDAY CLUB
The Thursday Cub assembled the same
afternoon AT ths house OF its newly
elected president. Mra John S. Burks.
The parlor was fragrant with the breath
OF exquisite flowers. which lent m added
rharm 10 the warmth OF welcome OF the
ialr young hostess. The meeting was
partially for business. the books being
divided by lot. but was also = delightful
social occasion.
Another most delightful event OF the
rack was = private morning musicale