Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-03
TREE FALLS ON HIM.
RUTHERFORD BOOKER CAUGHT
UNDER AN OAK AND KILLED.
PIFTH-SIREErS NEW PASTOR ARRIVES
AZ Rev. Mr.. Babcock Leaves for
Another Field, Rev. MIR. McFaden
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Committee Meetings.
Rutherford Booker, a young negro man.
living near Crow Spring, was killed al
most instantly yesterday afternoon about
z O'Clock by falling tree. Booker
with his comrade. was cutting railroad
ties, and the two men were a moment
before the fatal accident engaged IN fell
ing tree. 1t fell, but Unexpectedly
and In different way from what they
had calculated. Booker was caught
under II, and crushed to death.
A messenger came to Swansboro' TO
Squire Charles T. Jones, who went to
Crow Spring. and viewed the body. He
deemed an inquest unnecessary.
Rutherford often came to Swansboro'
for provisions, and was regarded by all
as polite and good-hearted man.
THE NEW PASTOR ARRIVES.
Rev. James o. Babcock, after a pasto-
rate Of three years. laid down his work
in Manchester and said farewell to those
with whom and for whom he
has worked very faithfully. But
as one put II down another
takes it up. Mr.. Babcock had not left
the city before the reverend gentleman
upon whom his mantle has fallen had
reached it. Mr.. McFaden came yesterday
alone, and going to the parsonage was
assisted by the ladies and gentlemen of
the church in arranging his furniture and
putting everything to rights, to receive
the lady who will preside over the cosey
home.
Mrs. McFaden came last night, and
was met at the depot by her husband
and Mr.. S. p. Jones. The new pastor
and his wife took supper at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Jones, Stockton and Sixth
streets, and about $3.50 o'clock attended
by that gentleman and his family, were
indicted in their new home But the
ladies OF the church had preceded them.
A bright fire was burning In the parlor
crate, and bright lassie was playing
the organ when they reached the thresh-
old OF their abiding place for a year at
least. With the tear Of regret Mr. Bah
cock was bid farewell; a warm cheerful
room and music accompanied the well
come 20 Mr.. McFaden-sic vita.
MANCHESTER MAsoNs.
Manchester Chapter, No. 48, Royal
Arch Masons, sent its delegates over TO
Petersburg yesterday to attend the ses-
sion of the Grand Chapter last night.
The gentlemen representing the Masons
Of this city are Rev. Charles N. Van
Houten, Grand Chaplain Of the Grand
Chapter; High-Prlest John u.
Walker. and High-Prest Joseph l. Gal
loway ----..
The fire commissioners will convene at
the Council Chamber Monday evening at
1880 O'clock.
The Finance Committee will be called |
to meet I'm the treasurer's office this eve
ming az 1880 o'clock.
The Ordinance Committee will meet in
the office Of the Auditor on Tuesday eve |
ming next at 7:S0 O'clock.
CELEBRATE HER BIRTHDAY.
The birthday OF Miss Matte Rountree. |
OF No. 5O2 Stockton street, was the oc- |
casion of most enjoyable entertain |
ment at the popular young ladys resi- |
dence Wednesday evening. Amusements |
took the shape Of music and games, and |
elegant refreshments were also served.
Among those who graced the occasion
with their presence were Misses Pearl
Spain, Ollie Haggard. Bessie Bradshaw, |
Oracle Metcalf, Minnie Wyrick, and Mat
tie Rountree: Messrs. Harry Fitzgerald |
Marshall Jones, Alfred webb, Thomas
Bailey. Reuben Whitaker, II. Hubbard, /
Charles Whitlock, Harry Haynes, and
Thomas Stewart.
REV. MR.. HOLMES TO LECTURE.
Rev. G.. w. Holmes, the evangelist who
recently held a very successful revival
at Clopton-Street church, has been en-
gagged to lecture at the church this eve
ming. The subject which Mr.. Holmes has
chosen is, winter Evenings Gossip on
Gospel Work in the Slums OF Large
Cities" Mr.. Holmes has designed his in
teresting discourse to bring out the great
difficulties Of evangelical work in the
lower walks in the large cities. and the
great sufferings and privation OF all that
makes life beautiful among this class.
The programme for the occasion is
given as follows: l, song by the choir;
2, prayer Rev. DIR. l. r. Thornhill; 3.
duet by Misses Tutwier, Some of These
Days; 4, Scripture reading, Rev. w. 4.
Williams, of West-End church: 5, song;
S. introduction by Rev. w. r. Haight; Z,
lecture, Rev. G.. w. Holmes; doxology
and benediction, by Rev. w. e. Hurt, OF
Stockton-Street church.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mr.. w. ]. Blalock, OF Norwood. N. c.,
|
Mr. Lee II. Clements is quite sick at
his home, in Swansboro'.
Manchester Lodge, No. IA, A. F. and A.
NJ, will meet in the Masonic Temple to-
morrow night for work and business.
Mr.. II. X. Myers, mining engineer, OF
was I'm the city yesterday
IN business connected with the coal pro-
)erty in Chesterfield.
Mr.. Minor Bronaugh has returned from
New York.
Dr. Alex. Robertson, of Amelia, who
las been quite Ill. is somewhat improved.
Mr.. Horace $. Reams. chairman Of the
Board of Supervisors of Powhatan coun-
y, was In the city yesterday.
Mr. w. b. Siegfried who has been
rsiting his sister. Mrs. Smith, OF Madi-
on, N. c., has returned home.
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