The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-25

Three Craig County Ministers Who Have
Made Their Mark.

| NEWCASTLE, VA, Aug. 2i.-Spocial.-
| A barn, ice-house, and other out-build-
ings were Destroyed by fire last We'd
nesday morning near Newcastle. 1t was
| the property OF Mi. i. Is. Wagner, and
the IRE b. believed 10 have BEEN the work
OF an enemy. In the barn was stored the
tin which had lust been ordered TOR tlFs
roof OF the new Christian church at New
castle. This church is being luilt under
great difficulties, to supply the place OF
one burned here ia February, lS9J Inc
tin rOOlhnS has not been pdld Tor, anu Is
great loss to the little band oil Christian
workers. There was no insurance on the
barn. and Mr.. Wagners personal loss 10
Sl.pUU.
craig has given to the world three of
the uuest word painters in the American
pulpit to-day. one of these is Rev. W. II.
Book who has tntly made a BRET visit
here. lie IL now in charge OF a CHttOn
Forge church, and edits a small paper
there called the Evangelist, which Is IN
itself a power. Mr.. Book has ,nder con
sheraton Washington pulpit, and may
accept.
While Rev. c. H. Lucas was not born
in Craig, II. married u Newcastle LADY
ard preached his first serm Jns here. lie
also was in q manner the father Of his
church here. lie has hal phenomenal
success, having pre- sized over great ana
wealthy congregations in Atlanta Oa.'
and in several large cities in the West,
and now halls from Pennsylvania, where
he Is greatly appreciated. Last year MS
church sent him ioI his vacation 10 Ia
rope. This year il sends his family 10
Newcastle. where every one gives them
warm welcome.
But perhaps the finest of the three Is
Rev. b. a. Abbott, now OF Baltimore.
Craig j. justly proud OI this one Oh her
distinguished sons. lie is a very young
man, put his great power is no more aus
10 his fine face and cOurtly bearing, 10
his personal magnetism and aNecuOnalo
earncstness for mis- religion, than II IS
due 10 his deep and accurate learhlis'
Mr.. Abbot Is a master, not only OF MS
creed and conception of the Scfpturdl
interpretations OF life, but he grasps the
great and moving questions OF thd day,
and is boz touch with the Dating heart OF
the world
lie is here on his vacation. and preach
ed in the Fresby terian church last sab
bath morning. The little church is never
hig enough for Mr. AbbOts hearers, and
so the shady hooks outside the open win
GOws were occupied by attentive listeners.
While the Baltimore papers are printing
the lmpassiOued sermons Of this young
man. and a wealthy and fashionable con-
errgatiOu congratulate themselves upon
th'. possession of him, craig consoles
herself with memories or iad VINO
TILED her sandy soil, who taught her dis
trict school. and who represented her at
the University Of Virginia; who was ever
q Wi9s and polite youth, and who, nav
ing quite outgrOwn his little county, Is
not ayerse - spending his annual Naca-
tiOns here.
Mr. Sam BruNy, who has hitherto been
considered in a safe financial condition,
has made an assignment bon favor OF MS
creditors. III. Is a farmer and contractor,
having built the bank OF Newcastle, upon
which. u Is said. he lost much money,
under Bidding the costs. His farm, stock,
and other property Will Dee sold.
Several cases OF typhOid-feyer are re-
ported but in a mild form.
The cold wave has struck Craig with a
vengeance. The thermometer registered
only seven degrees above freezing Thurs
day morning
Orlo James. som Of Mr.. James Of Rich
mond. has been quite IN at "a hotel here
for several days. Ills mother was tele-
Sraphed for, and IS now iu town at his
bedside
Miss Marguerite ProsS.r. who has great
~ cndcared herself 10 Newcastle people
by her graciOusness OF manner and her
devotion 10 church services. is now in
charge Of tha parlors, The music. and the
entertainments at the Hotel BEL Air.
Alrs. IT, y. Read OF Hinton, Is I'm town.
Alr. Tom Me- armey Is at home on d
visit
Mrs. c.. y. Iucas and family Of Penn
sylyania. arc visiting friends
Mr.. Milton Lee. who has had charge OF
church choir I'm Baltimore. is in New
castle. and treats his admirers to i'm
spring music AT the Sunday services.
Other visitors enter the church chOirs
arot nd the hcarse little organ and teach
the Newcastle folks how 10 sing.