Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-03
BEDFORD CITY.
ANN ANNUAL ExHIDIr OF THE
uoRrIcuLrpRAL SOCIETY.
e,cs, success in All Departments.
,a,crestsng and Instructive Adj
srcsscs-An Ancient spider--Pcr-
,,at and General Notes.

nal and NCutrnt NOtths
BEDFORD CITY. october 2.-(special.)
~. fhird annual exhibit of the Bedford
vo-l,s,tural society was held this week.
.,s .r every particular was most graft
4i,e success to the promoters Of the en-
ttrr.se
There were coo entries OF apples, en-
,rs..ne q large number OF varieties many
n great perfection and beauty. Although
,be season Is so late. there arc some
.s'eadi peaches. especially in the col.
lrtuon Of Mr.. George L. Murren. ore
secllmg-was particularly large and
r,r.cct In development.
rhe collection Of grapes from the gar
5trs OF NJ z. Burks. Esq, and Mr. J.
". smith attracted much attention.
from DIE perfection they have attained
m he diferenf varieties, and beautiful
Arrangement.
Tie Woman's Department was most
rslHb,e. including. as It did. all man.
nor of articles OF needle-work. from hand
woven Quilts TO the daintiest and most
-,svt1-likc lace and embroidery. The
AT collection was very good. the most
laHtfgl execution OF the pictures being
81. Cicclca, ia crayon. by Miss Laura
ltier which was indeed a work Of art.
rls Haud-Iainted china display was very
q. and much admired.
Perhaps tho beautiful exhibit OF deli
e,.s golden butter. which could scarce
D. Iyaned. appealed most eioquently TO
NJ mind OF the housekeeper while in
close proximity were the bread. cakes.
rrs other articles Of domestic manufac-
tire
WUhjn a comparatively recent period
.sw era has opened up for Virginia in
ne promiuence that her fruits have re-
csiyci m northern markets. and there are
raW disabilities 10 the planter Of lucra-
tys ana certain revenue from this one
source.
AN INTERESTING ADDRESS.
Wr. George i. Murren a gentleman
Who has made a thorough and systematic
study Of the subject OF fruit culture,
and TO whom belongs the honor OF the
lew and intelligent impetus given the
INDUSTRY In this county, In an address
mace yesterday, gave many interesting
facts IN regard 10 Nirginia's adaptability
n fruit raising OF all kinds. He said. in
regard 20 the apple known as the Abe
marie pippin, that specimens sent 10 the
Agricultural Department at Washington
from Virginia were pronounced the finest
ever seen from any point Virginia APP
PIES command IN northern markets 81
more per barrel than those from any
other State.
There were twenty-five plates of Abe
marie pippins in competition. Mr.. Muir
rel received the first prize, and also
frsi on winesaps. when there were
f9rtv-one exhibits competing. On John
sons fine winter apples he was awarded
the first premium, when there were
Wenty-twO exhibits 10 select from.
Thus II will be seen that Mr.. Murrell
e able 10 demonstrate practically the
doctrine ne teaches in regard 70 the IN
tellgent profitable cultivation of the ma
tive resources Of Bedford, and is doing
much 10 assist his brother farmers IN
The work of progress and prosperity
hom the fruits OF the earth.
very eloquent and practical address
vas made by Mr.. Graham Clayton upon
The many blessings that a munihcent
vOyidence has bestowed upon this IA
nred region, and the need for co-Opera-
ton and harmony between the town
td rural districts. Dr. Paul Scherer,
tie immigration egent Of the Norfolk
ud Western railway, also made an ad-
rrable address.
NE Horticultural Society is doing a
,ble work In stimulating new hope.
uterprise and energy, and giving in
equitable evidence Of the resources OF
be county in these exhibits. that as
Eme even larger proportions than the
Promoters. themselves expected.
AN OLD SPIDER.
Among the many interesting curios
o. exhibition. Mr.. y. b. Updike showed
On old-fashioned spider" upon which
Bis ancestress. Mrs. Amelia Updike, who
.Welt near Galaspie on the south side
b the county was wont to bake buck
gheat cakes for General Andrew Jackson
lhen he made his journeys homeward TO
he Hermitage" and stopped at her
.clse for breakfast.
The splendid collection OF native wood
which took a first prize at tho Worlds
FAIR at Chicago, and was then sent to
came in for a share OF at
cntion. In the department Of native
tone and minerals. a specimen Of ga
taa was pronounced by an expert, for
nelly In the United States geodetic ser
ice. as the finest he had ever seen.
The special prize for the best collec-
n
lroyyn. and MIR. G. A. Nichols. of Three
Dtters. received that for agricultural
rolucts. Mr. Nichols demonstrated the
1ngevity OF appie-tTees by exhibiting
0rty-hve varieties OF apples, gathered
rom trees fifty years old. The prize
lsplay of fruits viii be taken TO the
Nnchburg Fair. and thence 10 the
fadison Square Gardens Exposition. at
Jew York. A photographers offered as
special premium pictures taken OF the
rettiest girl and handsomest young
ian. 10 be selected by committee,
mong the spectators from the country.
,lss Lillian Higingbotham, OF Montvale
nd Mr.. Russell Johnson, or Nininger
eceived the distinction.
on wednesday evening. at the home OF
ne bride, Miss Malinda j. Donald. daugh-
er Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Donald, was
nited in marriage TO Mr. Albert ,.
Wright. In the presence OF a number of |
lends Rev. w. S. Royal performing |
Doe ceremony.
Since the 18th Of September sixteen |
marriage licenses have been issued by |
lo County Clerk.
The first tobacco Of the season was sold |
ere on Monday. and the price far exceed |
q that received for the same grade on |
be opening Of the trade last year.
AT q revival meeting at Mount Olivet |
hurch, conducted by Rev. j. w Hypes' |
here were 800 conversions. more than !
. OF whom professed TO have also re-
alved the second blessing, or sancuhca-
on
Mr. J. w. Branch, of Richmond. was
sitting here this week.
Mrs w G. Long and two children. who
ave spent the summer here. returned to
-eir home at Richmond Tuesday