Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
BEDFORD CITY.
Sold His Farm-A Profitable Invest
mcnt-Personal and Social.

| BEDFORD CITY, VA, December H.
| (SpeciaL)-Mr. John A. Trout, who has
been a resident OF this county for a num-
Der Of years, has sold his farm Mt Thax-
tens to Mr.. c. w. Tate and removed to
Botetourt, that he may obtain greater
privileges Of religious affinity with the
Dunkards, Of whom there are very few
In this county. The result of his invest
ments in land in Bedford affords quite
an interesting suggestion Of how old
lands can be bought for small amounts,
improved and redeemed, then sold for a
profitable advance. proving there is gold
in the ground here, as well as at the
Klondike. Mr.. Trout purchased farm
for 5000, made comfortable living for
his family with a surplus over expense
each year, and sold the place for 5000.
double the amount he gave for It. He
then bought farm at Thaxtons, made a
fine living for two years and then sold
at an advance OF $500 on the price he gave
Rev. II. II. Halves. d. D., who is
brother Of Mr.. s. II. Halves, OF Richmond,
is now fully established in his pastoral du-
ties to the Presbyterian church, and has
made a most favorable impression on all
who have come within the range OF his
influence, both as an able and deeply
spiritual preacher and a man Of genial
sympathetic manner The following ex-
tract from the resolutions Of the Abjng-
don Presbytery I'm Diminishing him to the
Montgomery finds q ready respone in
sentiment IN this community: 'The
presbytery feels constrained to give ev-
preston to It's reluctance in separating
from ono OF It's members, who has al
ways been held In such high esteem for
his wisdom, pre-eminent godliness and
devotion TO the Masters cause
A very interesting series OF services
arc now in progress at the Baptist
church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. w.
$. Royal, and Rev. Julian Luck, of Hol-
Inns.
prize OF dozen cabinet photos was
offered for the greatest number OF words
made from the letters OF photographer,
and excited contest in logomachy with
many entries. Miss Mary w. Clayton and
Miss Norma Arenspaugh each made the
same number considerably over 400 words
and will be similarly rewarded.
Mr.. Ewell Morgan, a prominent mer-
chant. who was united In matrlmony on
Wednesday morning with Miss Maud X.
Noble al Buckingham Courthouse, has
with HIS bride.
II Is said that quite number Of mar
r1ages Will be celebrated in the county
before the old year is rung out.
Mrs. F. o. Thomas entertained the Fiji |
teen Club very agreeably Thursday az
ternoon with a programme Of vocal and |
music, impromptu conun- |
drums, and dainty refreshments.
Mrs. Dallas Tucker held bazaar IN |
behalf OF the Junior branch Of the Wo- |
mans Auxiliary for missions at the rec |
tory recently, when refreshments were |
furnished gratis. and the young people |
sold their pretty wares for the noble |
cause of promoting the spread OF the |
Gospel.
Mr. Samuel Griffin and bride, Of Forest, |
were guests Of Major S. Griffin this week.
Mrs ]. 3. Morris and son have left |
their summer residence. near town, and
returned Wednesday TO their homo, at
Mr. S. j. Burks and family left We'd
nesday Tor Roanoke, where they will now
reside.
Mrs. J. s. Kasey is visiting her daugh-
Ter, Mrs J. Z. Wamsley, at Winchester,
KY.
Mrs. James T. Leftwich Of Atlanta,
who has been visiting friends here, re-
urned home Tuesday.
Mr. Vernon Smith, OF Norfolk, has been
he guest Of DR.. s. s. Lambeth.
Rev. Il. F. Hale. who has been visit
ng his father Mr.. ]. Il. Hale. has left
or his new charge at Wheaton.