Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04
IN BEDFORD CITY,
WORK OF RENovATISG THE PRES
BYTERIAN CHURCH COMPLETED.
An Approaching Interesting Semi
CentenniaI-Wheat Crop-Chickens
Galore-Three MnrriaEes-Tennis
T.sms-PcrsonaIa md General.

BEDFORD CITY, VA. July 3.-(Spe-
cial.)-The work OF renovatins the Pres
byterian church has been completed, anu
the sacred edlfice now presents most
attractive appearance. During the spring
the exterior OF the church was repaired
and repainted. Tho interior has now I'M
dergone a process Of complete reho'a-
ton under the auspices OF the Lanes
Aid Society. The walls have been tintea
a delicate olive and are surmounted by
a handsome bordering of papering. The
ceiling is also papered with harmo-
nizlng shade. A new. tasteful carpet
covers the entire floor, and the pulpit
drapery and upholstering of the furni-
ture are of a rich crimson-the color Oh
the carpet. All Of the woodwork has re-
ceived coats of painting and varnish' and
the whole effect is most pleasing ana
reflects much credit on the taste ana
zeal OF the ladies. The church VIII De
used tomorrow morning for the hrst
time since the work of repair. Rev. Il.
y. Eggleston. the young pastor, Is very
Jealous and energetic, and under his care
the church is growing steadily.
sEMI-CENTENNIAL.
In September, the semi-centennial OF
st. Johns Protestant Episcopal churcn
will be celebrated. Sketches VIII De READ
by a number of persons, giving remlnls-
cences of the foundation and growth OF
the church. One. by Mrs. William W.
Burweu. now in her Sth year, Is very
he fc
the original members of this church
living. 1t was organized by Nicholas II.
Cobbs. afterwards made Bishop, and for
a great many years was nominally
under the charge OF Rev. Nelson Sale,
with Mr.. John A. Wharton as lay reader.
The latter really was the handspring OF
its growth and prosperity, but by reason
of secular employment for many years
he was not advanced to the ministry
Rev. Mr.. Sale resided in the country
and attended upon special occasions
when the rites of the Church were solem-
nized. Rev. Henderson Suter, ID. d.,
succeeded Rev. Mr.. Wharton, followed
by Rev. J. J. Lloyd, Rev. j. X. Mason,
d. d., Rev. Robert Forsyth, Rev. L. w.
Jones, and Rev. Dallas Tucker, the rec
tor now in charge.
From all points Of the county come re-
which has Just been harvested. The
crops generally promise well. Peaches
are being brought in from the rural dis
tricts and command good prices and a
ready sale.
Since the opening of the season for the
much-desired spring-chicken, one firm
alone has shipped about 5000 to Rich
mond, Norfolk, and the coal fields, and
still the shops present undiminished
GOODS Of them daily for home consump-
ton.
At the home of the bride, on Jeter Hill,
at 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. the
nuptials were celebrated by Rev. w. 8.
Royal, uniting Mr.. e. l.. Hodges and
Miss Gillie F. Gray.
At the home of Rev. j. T. Kincan-
non, d. D.. near Lowry's. on last Satur-
day. at 1890 O'Clock, his charming daugh
ter, Miss Matte. was united in marriage
10 Mr.. Stephen Williams, OF Washington.
d. c., a lawyer Of that city, who holds
position under the government.
The room was prettily decorated with
ferns and daisies, and presented a very
charming appearance. The bride wore
a dainty gown of white organdie. The i'm
pressive ceremony was performed by the
brides father, in the presence OF few
intimate friends. After luncheon had
been Hospitality dispensed, Mr.. and Mrs.
Williams took the train en- route for
Washington, their future home.
STILL ANOTHER.
Another marriage was solemnized at the
home OF Mr.. William Lansdown. near
Burnetts. when his daughter, Miss May
o. Lansdown and Mr.. Frank Danner
were made one Rev. ]. z. Luck Off
ciating
The following Bedford City teams will
contest for the honors at the tennis
tournament at Lynchburg on Monday:
Messrs j. A. Clark and III. j. Thurman.
O. C. Bell and William Garrett, and Pro-
fessors Evans and Blackwell or Ran
dolph-Macon Academy. Professor A. NJ.
Hughlett will act as referee.
Mr.. Jesse Jopling. of Texas, is now on
a visit 10 relatives in Bedford, which coun-
ty he left fifteen years ago.
Miss Rosa Roy, OF Richmond, has ar
rived, and is stopping with Mrs. Graham
Clayton
Or. 7. r. Marshall, Of the Virginia Med J
ical College, of Richmond. Is visiting his |
father. DIR. T. II. Marshall.
DIR. r. T.. Steere. Of Petersburg, Is the |
guest of Mrs. G.. w. Clayton.
The family of Mr.. c. w. Russell OF |
w dSUlnStOH mas dlilNth, anu tiS WV
pying their summer home, about three |
miles distant.
Mrs. John McGhee, Of Richmond, is |
visiting relatives here.
Miss Margaret Prince, OF South Caro-
lima. who has just graduated from the
Woman's College, Of Baltimore, has ar
rived TO spend the summer months.
Professor s. G. Auspach, of Blackstone,
and family, are the guests Of his mother,
Mrs. A. L. Auspach.
Mr.. w. b. Carder. OF Charleston. w.
Va, is visiting his brothers, Messrs. M.
P. and c. r. Carder.
Mrs. Leon Palmer, of Salem, are the
guests of Mrs Grace Tunstall.
Mrs. T. w. Jones, OF Marshall. Tex.
who has been visiting friends here, has
eft for Farmville.
FARMvILLE AND VICINITY.