Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-17
IN BEDFORD CITY.
ro HAVE ELECTRIC LIGHTS FOR
SIXTY DAYS.
,he People Observation-Disclosures
cbnngcs-C 10 Former
Pastor-The Social WhirI-Doings
Of the CiubS-pcrsSnal.


Rad decided that a return to kerosene
lamps would be the cheapest. and have or
dered the lamps for the purpose.
A largely endorsed petition. praying
that the present number Cwenty-four) Of
are LIGHTS, at the rate OF so each. be
continued. was presented by DR.. c. A.
hoard FOR the consideration Of the Coun-
Gill; Mr. J. a. Clark. the president Of
Tie stock company represented the cleo
frc plant which IS owned by Mr.. John
d. Langhorn, Of Washington. Mr.. Clark
stated that the cost OF producing the
Ich,s would exceed the price offered. but
BE finally determined TO furnish them at
the rate proposed for sixty days. during
which interval the actual cost of pro-
duciion would be fully demonstrated. and
DE would learn the wishes OF Mr. Lang
horn. The figures were produced. show
irr that the cost OF the electric lights
would exceed the oil system by about
500 per annum.
There are general expressions OF be-
lief on all sides that for two months, at
least. there viii be a reprive from re-
.lrn.ng TO the dark ages, when lawless-
ness and robbery were rampant in this
toWn
BUSINESS CHANGES.
There will be quite a number Of changes
made within the next few months in
business concerns. The Bedford Hard
ware Company which has been conducted
hy Messrs. r. H. Thomas and John NJ
Wright, has been sold out to Thomas &
Thomas and Parker & McGhoe. two
hardware firms Of this place. and Messrs.
Thomas q Wright will remove 10 Dam
vile and establish a house there. Both
o.. these gentlemen are useful and in
hlenual citizens ard their purpose of
leaving Is much regretted.
The firm Of r. b. Clayton. the Oldest
fIy-goods establishment Of the place, will
Dee changed. The store was sold last
week 20 Thomas & Thomas, who VIII
rent 20 Messrs. J. N. Clayton a partner
of the old firm. and j. T. Blanlre, and
o. ID. Wingheld. who will purchase an
entire new stock and open business
about the lst Of March. These are very
entcrprlslng and popular young men, and
win doubtless receive a good share of
encouragement IN their enterprise.
The valuable residence, with It's ex-'
tonsive gardens and grounds. Of Mr. J.
T.. Curtis. has been sold TO Mr. William
Jumsford, of Roanoke, for 5000
a considerable amount of property be-
longing to w. II. McGhee has also been
disposed Of, the sales amounting TO $i100.
Among them was the building I'm which
IS situated the opera-house and post
office. which brought $500
Colds Of every variety are prevailing,
and there are several decided cases Of
grip, though lone serious.
THEY LIKE HIM.
The Evening Messenger, published in
Marshall, Tex. contains the following
very complimentary notice in regard to
Rev. T. w. Jones, who left here a short
time since TO accept a call at that
place. In referring to the beautiful
weather Of Sunday last and the church
services, It says: Trinity church. still
beautiful. with its graceful Christmas
decorations. its melodious music. and
services was ia touch and harmony with
the balmy air and Gods glorious sun
shine.
'Rev. T. w. Jones. the eminent d.
vine who has recently been called TO
the rectOrship OF this church, gave two
eloquent and impressive discourses. THE
dignity Of Christianity and the re-
sponsibility Of Christian life. were the
leading points Of the morning sermon.
The evening sermon, on Conversion
was a masterpiece Of eloQuence and
beauty"
The many friends Of Mr.. Jones here
and elsewhere are much gratihed at the
cordial welcome that has been extended
him in his new field, and the hearty
appreciation accorded his rare talent as
q pulpit orator.
The social record OF the week has
been rather brief-a semi-lull after the
festivities Of the Yuletide.
The Fifteen Club was charmingly en-
tertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs.
lH
their amusement q bright little play,
styled mo Cure, No Pay" which was
rendered in spirited style by number
of the young ladies Of the Gay Jewellers
Club. by especial request. The little
drama is a burlesque of female doctors,
and the young ladies who persOnated the
several characters entered into the spirit
Of It, and were admirable in their roles.
THURSDAY CLUB.
The Thursday Club wended their way
through the snow the same afternoon
10 the hospitable home of Mrs. Graham
Caytor. where n glowing fire and cor
dial greeting awaited them. The enter
tailment of the occasion was the read
ins Of an original story by Mrs. Henry
M0seley. the title Of which was the
"Red Lion" Mrs Moseley is gifted
rarely as a writer, and her talents are
20 versatile that she can write with
equal ease on any subject. Had she
chosen TO devote her talents TO litera-
ture she could have achieved great sue
cess as a writer OF magazine stories.
But she has preferred to be a home
maker instead, and weaves for the
home circle charming stories, and occa-
E.onany, as In the club entertainment
viii read one in social gatherings. rms
one she wrote amid home duties in
about three hours for the occasion. 1t
was graphic, humorous and very eitec-
i've and much enjoyed by her auditors
The new club, styling themselves the
pasteboard Union, a card club or mar
rcd folks, gentlemen and ladles, num-
boring sixteen members. met Friday eve
ming at the home OF Mr.. O. c. Bell, and
passed "a most agreeable time.
40 all Of these gatherings the very
pleasant adjunct Of dainty refreshments
according 10 the taste Of each hostess,
was gracefully dispensed.
Mr. o. c. Bell left to-day for an extend
Cd business trip. South.
Miss Mamie Poague, of Dallas, Tex, is
The guest OF Mr.. w. r. Fitzpatrick
Mrs c. ID. De Maine has left for Wash
irgton to join her husband, who has
recently located in that city.
Mr. Luther Sheldon, Of Norfolk. whose
family are spending the winter here. has
returned TO Norfolk. after visit 10
them
Miss A. G. Bib, Of Louisa. is the guest
Of her brother, Mr.. u. b. Bibb.
Mr. Norcross, Of Peaksviile, boasts or
killing three bears since November but
Mr. Archer Toley, Of Big Island, causes
this achievement TO sink into insignih-
canoe by claiming TO having killed three
in one day. and he Is now past the limit
OF human life. being more than 70 years
OLD.
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