Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-25
BEDFORD CITY.
The Depot Question Again-hns he-
siyucd-PcrsOnaI.

RrDFORp CITY. VA, July 2L-(spe-
cial)-The passenger station OF the Nor
folk and Western railway At this place
is ono Of the most complete and beauu-
full OF tho small stations along its route
but was located at its present site, ABOUT
a mile from tho business centre or the
town. when there were great eNpec1a-
lions that we would become a city Oh
magnificent distances and extent. or
some time past tho dissatisfaction at the
inconvenience OF the location mas Deeh
increaslnc. and a petition 10 the COM
many has been circulated, 10 when nearly
five hundred signatures have been APP
pended praying that the trains De al
lowed to stop at the former station winch
T.. now used for freight depot
telegraph and express offices.
Nj. Barr, tho vice-president OF the
road. has written 10 persons mere, sIshi-
fying his intention Of making WISH 10
investigate the ACCESSIBILITY OF making
the charge.
The rains OF the early part Of the
week were most opportune, refreshing
tho gardens and crops that were begin
ming to give evidence Of the drought.
Tho wheat crop that has been harvest
ed ia unusually good; the oats are
also very abundant. Tho fruit crop VII IN
soma sections. prove almost a failure.
The voung apples that escaped the frosts
were 50 cut and injured by hail-storm
that they are falling from the trees.
The farmers depend for money income
more upon tho tobacco crop. ana the
sale Of white oak bark for tanning pur-
poses. than any other products. Large
quantities OF the latter are now being
"a
points.
Tomorrow, after the morning service
az the Presbyterian church, thers will
be a congregational meeting held 10 take
action in regard to the recent resigna-
ton of Rev. r.. 3. Eggeston, OF the pas
torate OF the church. Mr.. Eggleston has
received and accepted a call, subject 10
the action OF tho Montgomery Presby-
terry. to tho Court-Street Presbyterian
church. at Portsmouth There is general
regret I'm the church and community that
he should see 1T 10 seek another field OF
labor. Nearly two years have expired
since ha assumed charge OF this church,
and during that time IL has steadily IN
creased IN membership Tho church has
lust been thoroughly repaired and reno
waited. and is now one OF tho most taste
full OF the town. The manse mas also
been put in excellent repair, and pre-
sents a very attractive appearance.
NJ Eggleston is full Of zeal and en-
ergv. an indcfatigable worker In the
Masters cause. and an excellent preach
ef Ha possesses most einclent
and sympathetic coadjutor in Mrs. Eggle-
3 ston. who 10 Of charming DISPOSE
ton, very popular, and full Of enthusiasm
in all church enterprises.
Portsmouth il 10 be congratulated in
! securing two sGcn admirable ana able
I laborers in the cause OF religion, and
1 additions TO socia. life.
mo Baptist church, OF which Rev. ".
g. Royal is the efficient and popular pas
toy. has also been subjected 20 q process
OF repairing and painting. \ new carpet
will also soon be put down. that VIII COM
plete the comfort and attracil'en1ss OF
the church.
a very delightful german was given NJ
Hotel Bedford Friday evening, when
was participated in by many OF the
young people Of the town and the guests
who are sojourning in the place.
Mrs. Harvey, formerly Miss Charlotte
Mitchell OF Huntington W. VA Is the
guest OF Mrs w. NJ Burwei.
Miss Diana Talbot. OF Norfolk, and
Miss Skinner. OF Edenton. n. -, are
stopping at Mr.. O. b. Smiths.
MIR, W. G.. Starr. Misses Frances Il.
and Margaret Starr. and Mr.. Ernest
Starr. Of Richmond. are enjoying the
mountain air, the guests OF MISS same
Wilson.
Mrs. Garnet. Of Buckingham, and Mrs
williams. OF Kenora. are the guests oi
NJ: O. G. Rucker. IL.
Miss Annie Guy. who mas peeh qui''
Ill, is now convalescing.