Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-18
BEDFORD CITY MENTION.
Jeter Institute Open-The Randolph
Macon Academy.

BEDFORD CITY. VA, September H.
OspeciaL)-On Monday the Union Co.
operative School began it's career. open
ing its hall for its first session in the
building known as the Jeter Institute,
situated on a high eminence upon the
western suburbs.
All of the conditions Of the school-its
instructors, curriculum, the convenience
of the building, healthfulness OF the loca-
ton, &C., give promise of a first-class In
stitution for the higher education of the
youth of both sexes who shall attend II.
1t has already been received with much
favor by the people Of the town and
county, very gratifying number of
pupils being present at the opening OF
the session. The present enrolment is
about 100.
RANDOLPH-MACON ACADEMY.
Randolph-Macon Academy began its
seventh session on Tuesday. with a very
good attendance of students. Amid the
many mutations and failures OF enter
prises of business ard educational
schemes within the years that have sue
ceeded the late lamented boom, the
academy has remained stable, each year
adding to its reputation as a school up
10 date and admirably conducted In all
particulars. The beautiful building and
well-kept and extensive grounds form
striking object Of interest, especially
at night, when manifold electric lights
sparkle from every window and door,
On next Monday the public graded
school will open, and then the educa-
tional machinery Of the town will be in
full operation, and the young idlers will
be given every facility for shooting either
high or low, according to the individual
capacity of the students.
For the past week the weather has been
remarkably cool. 1t has also become
very dry, and clouds of dust are stirred
by every passing breeze or vehicle. The
grass is sere and parched. and indicates
the approach of 1.-The melancholy days"
WILLIAM E. LOWRY DEAD.
Another Of Bedford's substantial and
honored citizens was gathered TO his
fathers when Mr.. William r.. Lowry
passed away at the age of II years. He |
was member of large family connec-
ton of the county, though he leaves no |
immediate family ties He served in the |
army throughout the civil war. at its |
close returning to his farm, where he |
has ever since engaged in agricultural |
pursuits.
A venerated colored minister of the
Baptist Church, Rev. John Jones. has also
departed hence Throughout his long resi-
dence here he retained the respect of all
who knew him, both white and colored
On last Sunday morning at o'clock.
at the home of Mr.. Alex. Walker. his
daughter, Miss George. and Mr.. w. H.
Teass, were united in matrimony. Rev.
w. A. Tompkins officiating.
THE BICYCLE FEVER.
The bicycling fever RACES with undated
ardor, and the devotees of the wheel nm
1ismayed by the dust, continue to enjoy
ong and delightful outings.
on Wednesday afternoon large party
set forth, some on wheels and some in
carriages. for Montvale about fifteen
niles distant. Arrived at this metropolis.
hey rendezvoused at Edge Hill. the home
II Mrs. kives Hoffman, where a supper
hat would have done credit TO the Jeffer-
ION was served. The hungry tourists did
lmple justice to II. and their deep appre-
'lauon spoke eloquently for the cuisine OF
he establishment
The following were the cutters: Mrs. I
g. Moore; Mrs. James Riddle. Norfolk:
irs. Mary Carpenter, Cincinnati; Mrs.
!. Mathews. & Knoxville; Mr.. and :
drs. j. A Clark, Mr.. and Mrs. G. w.
Davis. Mr.. and Mrs w. w. Berry, Jr..
Kisses Light and Helen Leavenworth.
,etersburg: Alberta Williams. Richmond.
- eNN <hhAiS %noSbys
ellen Davis, Marion Clayton Anns and
Ibbie Berry, Hennie Payne, Lynchburg;
o. Moore. jamie Tunstall. Messrs. o. c.
Bell. j. A. Heuser, ]. NJ and w. w.
berry, c. A. Moore, S. w. Clark, w. B.
'unn, II. J. Thurman. Landon Lowry,
M, o. l., and W. s. Humphreys,
abel Thomas. Allan crecrelee, Il. c.
turks. Jr., Harry Wilson. Marshall Wise,
!. r. and James O'Hara. c. r. Hagan,
-rthur Kelsey, and Gordon Early.
PROPERTY TRANSFERS
The lot and store on the corner of Bridge 8
nd Main streets. owned by Mr.. Robert 8
:. Oney, has been purchased by Mr.
iexander Goldman. of Boise City, Ida,
Or the sum OF 1900. n
The residence Of Mrs. NJ. c. Judd on !.
ongwood avenue. has been sold to Mr..
I. T. Patterson. who recently returned
his native county from Greensboro.
he price realized was about 81 800
a lot on Main street, owned by Mrs :
ucy Bower. formerly held at over 1900.
as sold for $500. II
DR.. Thomas r. Marshall, assistant sur d
'on OF the United States army, who was G
the front at the siege and capture of 2
lntiago, arrived at home Tuesday on n
sit TO his parents. Dr. and Mrs. T. v
Marshall. He Is just recovering from d