Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
THE BEDFORD PEOPLE
INTERESTING NEWS FROM THE
COUNTY AND ITS CAPITAL
FUNERAL OF Mr. JOHN NJ. CLAYTOR.
large Crowds Pay Tribute TO His
Memory-snow, Rain, md siush-
Tho Tremor of the Earth Con-
tinues.


BEDFORD CITY. VA. March 5.-(sp'
-ial.)-Despite the snow that was steadil
falling Friday morning, very large cor
rregation assembled at St. Johns Pro
testant Episcopal church 70 pay las
,ad tribute to Mr.. John NJ. Clayton, who's
sudden death was announced in the Dis
patch OF THURSDAY.
In respect 20 the memory OF his ser
vicos as most faithful vestryman ant
warden Of tho church, the chancel, organ
and choir-stand were draped in mourn
mg. as was also the chair near tho
Ioor, which he has always occupied II
hls capacity of usher. Tho hangings o
the lecterns and communion-table, were
bf white cloth. with embroidery and
fringe Of gold. Rev. Dallas Tucker, the
rector, who conducted the solemn service
Of the ritual. wore the white surplice and
white stole. The knights of Honor,
Knights OF Pythias, and vestrymen of the
church attended in separate bodies, oc-
rupying the seats reserved for them upon
the side aisles. The pews upon the centre
aisle were occupied by the members of
the family.
The floral tributes were magnificent,
embracing every imaginable emblem Of
Christian faith and affection Of friends.
Those from the several orders, the vestry,
and the Randolph Society, and Ladies'
Guild were all extremely handsome. The
floral designs were borne by Messrs.
Fred. Armspaugh, and Lanier Gray, OF
Roanoke; S. w. Clark, II. o. HUMPHREYS,
A. J. Goodwin, W. n. Stone, w. IL.
Mosby. Allan Cuculler, G. 2. Parker, o.
c. Rucker. and Henry ]. Thurman The
following gentlemen acted as pail
bearers: Messrs. T. T. oliver. J. NJ.
Daniel, j. e. Blamin, G. d. Wingfeld. 7.
o. Thomas, Paul Bargamin, j. L. Camp
bell, and j. 5. Burks.
The long cortege repaired TO Longwood
Cemetery, where, after the cOmmittal SER
vice OF the Church, the ceremonies
were concluded with the Pythian ritual.
performed by Mr.. r. l.. Elliott.
Perhaps never before in the community
has there been such general expression
of sorrow for the death of any man as
Cor Mr.. Clayton, who, by his uniform
courtesy 10 all alike, and his beautiful
Christian character. had won the admi-
ration and esteem of every one who
c. within the range OF his influence.
re were policies of insurance upon
III life Of Mr.. Clayton TO the amount of
\. 80. 5000 of which was taken out only
, few days ago, the policy arriving after
1e was dead.
THE FLEECY, WHIRL1NG SNOW.
Spring made its advent so mildly, with |
eli nd no "a
iarch seemed, indeed, q lamb of gentle |
ess. But the next day saw quite an |
Their sight. when the world awoke TO find |
transformation scene had taken place
'ehold! there was a snow lying several |
lches deep upon the ground, and still
illing in thick, feathery fleece, while
very available twig, fence, and other
oint was robed in white.
On Friday, there was snow again, fol-
wed at noon by a drizzling rain that
ION sullied the purity, and left the
reefs in a slush OF mud and untidiness.
The intervals OF good weather have
zen utilized in preparing the soil and
anting the early vegetables in the gar
ms, and the farmers are piOughing and
aking ready for plant-beds, and doing
ich work as can be done at this early
age OF the season.
The large numbers of trains laden with
,al from the Pocahontas mines that are
issing day and night is very noticeable. |
hree or four double-header trains, eX-
nding beyond the limits of the town on
Their side, may often be seen at one
me. This is in response to an order
ON the Navy Department for 10000
ms to be delivered at once at the At
ntic coaling stations at Norfolk Key
est. Port Royal, and Dry Tortugas.
INJURED BY A TRAIN,
On Thursday morning Mr.. Charles A. ]
base. a plumber and timer, received a
ny serious injury while crawling be-
'ath a freight-car TO cross the track.
hen he had emerged IN the other side .
except one foot the train began to
owe. and a wheel passing over the foot ]
ushed the toes so badly that amputa-
On became necessary. The track of the
orfolk and Western railway bisects the
wn, and many persons are in the habit
passing to and fro across the road, :
stead of going over the bridge higher
. SO accustomed have they become !
the sight of the powerful engines and {
aims of cars that they have grown
ckless, and will cross in front of an
train or creep beneath or 7
NIB above the cars with great risk Of q
jury and death.
There are no fresh developments in the =
nth tremor near otter Hill except that /
e area of the motion seems steadily in
easing, and has been felt at a distance
five miles from the centre of the dis :
rbance, as reported by a gentleman of I
e neighborhood. Lack of necessary
pital prevents any effort to ascertain
e cause of so remarkable a phenome.
n either by boring for oil, gas, or any l.
the supposable causes of the disturb :
ce of the earth. which for more than r
int months has been quaking, with {
ght intervals Of repose.
THE BEDFORD PEOPLE.
\ Bedford farm Of 40 acres has been 4
d to Mr.. w. S. Beard, OF Roanoke o
unity. for $3.50. and he has taken pos i
ision OF his estate. I
rev. Mr.. Patton, OF Roanoke. was on !
the guest Of Rev. Dallas
cker. i
Hiss Claiming Goode left Thursday for "
'isit TO her niece, Mrs. Brook, of Nor L
X.
olonel Wingfeld Peters. of Mount
y, spent several days here this week. A
iiss Cooper, Of Roanoke, is the guest o.
Mrs. G.. c. Jeter. Il
FRS. Sallie F. Carder and daughter of
arleston. w. Va, are guests of Mr.. A
Z. Carder. a