Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07

BEDFoRD CITY BUDGET.
DR.. H, s. Halves Called to the Pres
byterian Church There.

BEDFORD CITY, VA, November o.
Especially two gentlemen VINO were
elected on Tuesday TO represent the IN
terests Of Bedford In the House OF Dele
gates are both substantial FARMERS.
Mr. r. q. Turpin is from the Northslde
near Rig Island. and was one or the
members OF the last House. The ap-
proyal of his course by the majority
of his countrymen was demonstrated
by the fact that he received the largest
vote that was cast. Captain A. IL
Minter represents the southside OF the
county, and is a man OF about W years
NJ age will make his debut as STATES
man in the coming session or the HOUSE
ON last Sunday morning there was
meeting of the congregation OIL .no
Presbyterian church, when, by uhahi-
nous vote. II was decided to extehu
caIlSto DR.. II. s. Halves to accept the
oastorate of this church. DIR. Halves
for some time past has had no regular
charge. being engaged In evangeiisuc
work When communicated with In re-
gard 10 the call, he was visiting son
Who is a minister in Kentucky. He re-
nlied that he would give the supJecl
favorable consideration. and there Is
probability that he will arrive mere 10
breach tomorrow. and investigate the
details of the call. DR.. Halves Is re-
garded as a man OF ability. fine preach
err. and an excellent pastor. he IL
a brother Of Mrs. Terhune (Marian Har-
land, of whose success as an au-
thoress, Virginians are justly prouu'
and Mr.. S. II. Halves, OF hichnohu'
Cards have been received here 10 the
marriage of Mr.. r. Hugh Thomas,
native OF Bedford, and until recently
Leading hardware merchant OF this place.
but NOW of Danyille, to Miss Harriet
Mev,ert IJrouhart, of Wilkesbarre, IA.
The ceremony will be solemnized at that
MACE In the First Presbyterian church,
"Wednesday, the nth instant, at O'CLOCK.
ON Thursday evening Rev. l.. u.
Broughton. ID. D.. Of Roanoke dehvered
a lecture at the Baptist church, MS SUD
iect being ''As See II" that mas peeh
pronounced as one of the hnest ana
most striking ever heard here.
or the second appropriation or State
funds for school purposes, which VIII
he used for the payment of teachers,
Bedford receives its proportion, which Is
"a eO92S. This will prove most welcome,
as in many Instances the teachers are
considerably In arrears In receiving the
remuneration for their services.
DIR. Edward Longiey and his wife have
arrived and are the guests OF Mrs. w.
ID. Hooper. at Fancy Farm, about five
miles distant, where they Will now re-
side.
After a long and memorable career
as professor at Emory and Henry Col
lege, DR.. Longley now retires from ac-
tive duty. No man OF the State has
made a more eminent reputation as an
educator and Bedford Is honored that
so distinguished man should select IL
as the place to spend the sunset Of his
life. ~
On Friday, Judge NJ. Davis celebrated
the eighty-fourth anniversary of his
birth. A severe attack of illness several
years ago, combined with the loss or
vision and the infirmlties OF age, have
rendered him an invalid.
Al a meeting OF the Charity Circle OF
Kings Daughters Wednesday. Miss Let
tie NJ. Burwell was elected as leader to
supply the vacancy caused by the resig-
nation OF Mrs. Il. ID. Gregory
On Thursday afternoon Mrs y. C..
Rucker entertained the Thursday Club
very delightfully."-. Her parlor was
adorned with beautiful cut-fowers and
potted plants and presented very at
tractive appearance.
Mrs j. A. Henser Is visiting friends
at wythevllle.
Mr.. James Walker. OF Baltimore, who
has been on a visit here. returned home
Monday.
Mr. Charles Taylor. OF Brooklyn. is
visiting friends at this place.
Mr. and Mrs. j. T. Towson. from
Hagerstown. Nd, are visiting their
nieces. the Misses Smith,
Miss Daisy Jones left Tuesday for
Richmond. where she purposes spending
the winter.
Rev. 8. 8. Lambeth, ID. d.. has spent
the week In Salem. assisting Rev. DR..
Armstrong IN a series of meetings
Mr.. T. T. Oliver Is visiting his family