Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-26
TOWN OF SUFFOLK.
Annual Session Of the Ports.
mouth Baptist Association.
Tho Body Called to Order by Rev. A. b.
Dunnaway, OF Norfolk : Anti-Liquor
Committee Appointed-T Two Approach
ing Marriages Four Houses Burned.
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Suffolk, Va, Sept. 25.-The Baptist
Association is here. A few of the men,
bers arrived last night, many more
came this morning and others will fol-
low tomorrow.
The association was called to order
at 10 o'clock this morning by DR.. a. b.
Dunaway, of Norfolk, who is modera-
tor.
ADDRESS OF WELCOME.
The local church being pastorless. the
address of welcome was made by Rev.
IL. a. Bagby. of Richmond, who used
to be pastor here. 1t was responded
to by Rev. j. j. Taylor, of Norfolk.
Among prominent visiting Baptists
belonging to other associations, who
are present, were noticed: c. j.
Thompson, state historian. Lynchburg;
DR.. A. 10. Dickinson, editor of the Re-
ligious Herald. Richmond: DR.. c. j.
Jones. Danville; Prof. w. B. Winston,
Richmond College.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
The following officers of the associa-
tion We're chosen: DR. A. b. Dunaway,
Norfolk, moderator; g., w. +. sTisher,
Portsmouth,vi vice moderator; DIR. Gavin
Rawls. Carrsville. clerk and treasurer;
Rev. ]. d. Harte. Petersburg, historian
1t was decided that lady missionary
societies can meet at the same time as
TIC tiooOSlsttlOu. l. Ills WAS IIluQe IOSSl-
BILE because resolution adopted last
year, asking the ladies not to, was re-
scinded
THE LIQUOR QUESTION.
The principal discussion OF the day
came over the question as to whether
persons who sell or make Intoxicating
spirits can retain their church member
ship. All the talk was brought about
when a last years report was pre-
sented
Those who took part in the discus
sion were Revs. j. f. Dean, d. D.,
Windsor; NJ. e. Broaddus, ID. d., Mill
Swamp; w. f. Fisher, d. D.. Ports
mouth; ]. NJ Pitcher, d. D., Peters
burg; j. r.. Jones, South Quay; V.
Hanson. Norfolk.
COMMITTEES TO SEE THEM.
The association did not to-day decide
whether n man can sell or make liquor
and still be n good Baptist. There was
appointed in each church where there
are such members committee whose
duty 1t shall be to wait on the persons
in question and persuade them, il pos
sible. to abandon the calling.
There are five churches out of eighty
composing the association which have
members who handle ardent spirits.
The sentiment of the association seems
against liquor. but they don't like to
dismiss good members.
iHclC MGlG iOlS vi Reports ana OIner
routine work that wouldn't be interest
ing to the public.
INTRODUCTORY SERMON.
DIR. II. w. Battle. OF Petersburg. at
o'clock this evening preached the in
troductory sermon.
Here is the order of services for
Wednesday:
to 11-Sunday School and Bible
Board.
IL to 1-State Missions.
3 to 4:30-Woman's Work.
4:30 to 5-Temperance.
DR.. Battle will preach at the Pres
byterian Church Wednesday evening
Church. and DR.. r. b. Garrett. Ports
mouth. at the Methodist.
TWO COMING; MARRIAGES.
Cards were sent out to-day Cor the
marriage OF Miss Lille Bell. daughter
of Mrs. Maggie b. Gardner. to MIR.
John Calvin helms. Jr., on Wednesday
afternoon, October 8. The ceremony
No. 90 Main street. After the honey
moon Mr.. and Mrs. helms will be at
home in No. 8 Hill street, beginning
October 49,
The groom to-be is assistant passen-
ger ana freight agent of the Norfolk
and Western road at the Suffolk sta
ton. The bride-elect is a wel-liked
Company's central Office.
WEDNESDAY WEDDING.
At the brides home. near Everett's,
tomorrow, Mrs. Mamie Riddick. nee
Gay. relict of the late Ballie Riddick,
will be welded to Mr.. George McClen-
ney. who lives near Myrtle. The
prospective bride, n pretty young
woman, was a daughter of the late
George w. Gay.
WHAT A COMBINATION DID.
A boy. a cigarette and a match have
brought four of George Il. Pitts out
buildings to ashes. Mr.. Pitt lives near
Chuckatuck. He thinks the blaze was
result of the combination named.
The houses were two barns, u crib and
stables, together with 500 worth OF
tools, hay, corn and other contents.
Several horses came near pershing.
Loss, $1,000; no insurance.
BOX ELDER DEMOCRATS.
A Bryan Club was organized last
night at Box Elder with the following
officers: ]. *. p. Daughtrey. presi-
dent: Jesse Copeland. vice president;
l.. ]. Daughtrey, secretary; r. Coun-
ell, treasurer. President Daughtrey
says they expect to have 200 members
before election day.
STREET PARADE.
Prof. Gentry's exhibition, which is
SO we'll known i'm this city. will give
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