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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
FIVE POLICEMEN
WILL Be ASKED FOR.
Council Committee Wants Money
for That Purpose.
NEEDS OF THE DEpARTM
Appropriations This Year WIZ Be Much
Larger Than Last Year-Report
of the Keeper of the Dog
Pound.
NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT

! The wants" OF the Police Committee
| for the next year will be about s6VH
more than last year. Most of this comes
from, the wish OF the committee and tie
; board to add Ave men to the force. This
alone will be about 5000. When the
Finance Committee gets ready to heal
from the department and committees,
the committee and the Police Board will
eudeavor to show the necessity OF al
increase in the force.
WHAT IS WANTED.
The other needs of the committee are
set forth in this summary:
Pay roll, 1920; contingent fund,
81, S2.i; patrol. s3i4o: dog pound. 5000;
| total. SOS. 3G5.
The COMMITTEES met at ) o'clock yester-
day afternoon and transacted lot OF
business and It found that after settling
up the work OF the year there were
about $500 left over to be turned back
into the treasury. When this good flnan-
cial condition OF affairs was discovered,
it was determined to experd g portion OF
it in q. much readed Wasii-hasin at the
Second Station.
The report of the superintendent Of the
! dog pound for the entire time OF its ex-
aSIstlCc, SINCE laSL JUI!S ul1 " Liic ~ CO
ent month, summarized as follows:
Total dogs caught, 1929; redeemed, s5i;
sold, "a; killed. $50; now Il! pound, Il:
goats. 5; redeemed. !; sold. / Receipts
from sales, penalty, etc, s2a0.25.
DOG TAGS RECEIVED.
The dog tags for the year were re-
ceived from. P Ninlina-i III Baltimore.
and were pronounced satisfactory. There
were $500 of them, and Mr.. Stein was
appointed a committee to count them.
When the bills were examined, there
were severa! that the committee knew
nothing about. and this caused Mr..
Peters to offer a resolution making il
! imperative on the part Of the police
captains and keeper of the pound to con-
suit with the committee before having
any work done. except in cases Of e-aer-
gency, when the. chairman OF the com
| r1ittee is authorized to approve such
! work
| Those present were: Chairman Glenn
| Meesrs. Cloves, Peters, Washer, Stein
and shea.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
NEW BRISTOL STATION
Ouch Larger ana la proved Railway
Fac ilt.eo.
,sn.,c,a7 D,spatch :, me Times,

BRISTOL. VA. December GN.-Tsle rail
ways terminating here are now using the
handsome new UNION passenger station,
which was erected by The Norfolk and
western. II is one of the handsomest sta
tons owned by the company, and will
aGd much 10 the comfort anc convenience
OF the travellns public. The waiting
rooms have not yet been completed, ana
il will probably be ten days before the
station is fully finished. however, the old
shed, which did service here for SO many
years, has been torn down and removed.
80 that its unsishtiy appearance Will no
longer greet the gaze of the public.
The cost of the terminal improvements
Icing made here will not fall far short OF
s;05G0o.
4he Windsor-Avcnue Presbyterian
Church, which was completed the past
week and in the erection Of which about
s. coo was spent. was dedicated on sun
c.;.y morning. December 18th. The dedica-
cry sermon was preached by Rev. ). w.
R&chman, d. D.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
Mrs, Giiz beth E Gennei.
Greenwaio's Funeral.

The funeral Of NIr. P. E. GreenwaId.
whose death occurred suddenly at his
home in this city on the ed, took = ace
from, his residence on the afternoon of
tie 24th, the service being corducted by
Or. J. B. Hawthorne. assisted by DR..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
Grnota-O.shmin.
tspec.al Dispatcf to The Times.)

KING GEORGE. VA, Dec. So.--Miss
Abbie pisham, of King George, and Mi.
isaac .. Arnold. formerly OF King
George but for a number Of years a
resident Of Washington. =. c., were
married a few days ago in that city.
rlle marriage was by no means run
away match, but was sole-unized there
fer convenience sake. Both bride and
bridegroom are well known through this
section, and are connected with many
prominent families in hlaryland and Viz
GINA. The bride is a first cousin of MI.
Isador Bayner, of Baltimore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
Rev. DR.. MarH1.
a. Associutsd &c..

NEW DECATUR, ALA. Dec. 20.--f2e7-.
DR.. Marks, retired Methodist clers&-
man. aged eighty, died to-day near She.-
oyviiie Tenn. from q disaasa Wn!et
oaffled tie Diagnosis Of skilled pnysiclans
from New ORR, Cnicago and many o-neE.
cities. y thin sheet Of cartilage or bone,
commencing its growth Icur years ago,
aad encircted the man 5 body from taa
petris TO Tue chest. gradually suspendtnS
the functions of the organs until death eff
sued. The pressure o. the cart!iasinous'
growth upon the heatt and oEaer organs
the immediate cause OF death.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
Mr.. Mary Fl. Addison
Especial pispatch to The Times

tcpECIdI DISpItCn % Ne IIE!es-J
ALEXANDRIA, VA, december So
Mrs. Mary H. Addison, long one OF the
prominent residents OF Alexandra. died
yesterday morning at her home near
Washington Of old age. She was tho
widow of Mr.. 4. Z. Addison. one OF Alex
andria's leading citizens, who long. occu-
l.Iea the homestead near Hootf's Kun. on
King Street, extended. She was the moth
e:-in-law of Mr.. A J. Weddsrburn. editcr
of the Alexandra Times. and had 4 iargs
circle OF friends and relatives In MARY
land and virginia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
HEAVY Loss TO
THE ADVEEIH|TISTS
Thsi, Big Publishing House in.
Michigan Destroyed
by Fire.
tBy Associated Press.l

DEIROlI, llCE.. DECEMBER St.-A
Tribune special from Battle Creek. Mich,
says:
big building occupied by the Review and
Herali Publishing Company. the Seventh
Dad Adventist colony IS brought taca TO
face VITA 4 second heavy loss By tcs
within L year. tho Adventist sanitariuul
having been burned down only last Feb
ruary. To-night's less is estimated By
e.hc ais OF the Review and Herald Com.
pany at ss50.0e0 with insurance amounts
Ing to $4,000
when only twenty-five % the 3.5 eni-
ployes were at work. Oae cs the twenty
five has not hsea accounted scr at q
late hour tonight, but the others got out
by way ct fire escapes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
| ew s-Lewis,

Especial Dispatch to The Tinles.)
CHATHAM. VA. Dec. S0.-M.ss Virgie
Lewis. the daughter of Mr.. ". j. Lewis.
was on Saturday last married to lIr. L..
Scott Lewis. Miss Nora Anderson at
terdeu the bride and Mr.. J. T. Posey
acted as best man. Immediately after
the ceremony the welded Fair were
driven to the groom's home. where an
elegant reception was rendered them
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
PRETTY Home WEDDING
MIR. William Ionninson and Miss Irene
Thorpe Married Last Nigh

Miss Irene Thorpe, the daughter Of J.
II. Thorpe, OF this city, was married last
night at o'clock III the iaeme of her
brother, G. Z. Thorpe. No. 1911 Park Ave
nue.. TO Mr.. William L. Tonlirson, for
r,erly Of Crbana, Va. but now employed
by II. Berry and Company.
The parlors were decorated with Christ
mas green's and the ceremony was per
termed under a spreading arch OF palms
Miss Thorpe wore q dark green tailor suit
Of camelshair cloth, with picture hat OF
squirrel fur. and carried g shower bou-
o,tet of brides roses. Size entered with
l.er sister, Miss Gertrude Thorpe. who was
gownsd IN white India silk and carried
la France roses. Other attendants were
Nj. Shelton Walden, OF Durham. \. c..
best man; Mr.. 6. \. Thorpe and MI Say
ward Tonllinson, grocms!nen.
After an extended Northern tour Mr..
an6 Mrs. Ton,lnson will be at home at
70. 1911 Park Avenue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
Lv. ch-Muii on.
Especial Dispatch to The Times,

ROANOKE, VA. Dec. Sc.-The first
marriage in the new st. Andrews Cath
o.:e Church took place At $50 O'Clock
this morning. The contracting parties
were AR T. a. Lynch, foreman Of the
Norfolk and Western shops at Kenova.
w. Va, and Miss Katie Mullen. charm
ing and attractive young lady. Rev.
Father Lynch oficiated. and celebrated
high mass. Miss Maggie Crawley was
maid Of honor. and Mr.. 7. j. Henrietta
best man. The couple left on a Western
tour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
: RESIGNATION ACCEPTED
Miss H,aron to Succeed Miss Bell
ST. Paui'=.

Miss Mary Ashley Bells resignation as
leading soprano at St. Paul's Church mas
been accepted by the Music Commi tee
to take effect after the second San a.
in January.
Miss Eleanor F1earon. who sang with
the choir two seasons, has been engaged
as Miss Bells successor.
Miss Hearon is expected to arrive in
the city about January 18th.
Miss Eel resigns in order to continue
her studies in New York and will leave
for that city when her engag ament he-e
closes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
Jannes Sandy.


T-AZEWELL, VA, December So
James Bandy, sheriff Of Ta2eTeil county
for twenty-five years. died last night at
the Central Hotel. He was taken sud
denly Ill Tuesday. Dec. 18th. while at
tending Circuit Court here and remained
In a sen,i-conscious condition. He leaves
wife and five children-threo girls ana
two boys.
He was marriad twice. His remains
will be taken TO his home at Baptis,
Valley this morning and will be Inferred
there tomorrow.
James Bandy was one Of the most
conspicuous figures in political life i'll
Tazewell for thirty years and was 4
VERY popular man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
Negro Acaden Q ncers,

WASHINGTON. December So-The
A1Heric Negro Acad nay to-day eiectea.
the 70 loving officers:
President. ". T.. b. Dubois; Vice-Presi-
dents, Kelley Miller, Rev. j. johnson
William Fl. Crognan and Rev. NJ. An
derson; Recording Secretary, John NJ
LiGhtfoot: Corresponding Secretary, j.
". Cromwell; Execi tive Committee
Kelley Millsr. T. j. G,imke, ]. I. Love
and J. Y. Cromwell.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
O7Eov;s in-the CAGE.

William O'Boyle. the young soldier who
Killed q woman in Newport News several
years ago. and whose death sentence after
many trials has been committed to life
Imprisonment. has been received at The
penitentiary. So far no work has been as
signed to O'Boyle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
For Mr.. Cumming S.

popular machinist at the Chesapeake and
Ohio shops. are pressing his claims for
the position OF assistant engineer OF the
City Hal, which was left vacant by the
resignation of Mr.. James II. Disney. It
is said that Mr.. Cummings chances Of
success are very b;i g hi. The position pays
ST. rer mont Hsssi
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31

member of Ashland Baptist Church. \
special train will leave here at il o'clock
to take the remains to Richmond
The following are pa!l-bearers: Honor
arp. 7. Bowles, G. s. Jones. Charles
Stebbins. T. B. Trevillian, Walter Sydnor,
d. &. Cox, 3. j. Peasants. Hill Carter.
E. e. Blackwell. +. J. Duke and DR.. Il.
J. MoseIy; active-G. 3. Sydnor, J. z.
Gordon. j. F. Taylor, J. L. Green. Z. e.
C. Scott, T. F. Chenery. r, l.. Chenery
and DR.. 4. C. Wishtman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
hiASCAGhl GOES FREE
WHILE PEOPLE CHEER HIM
a. Associated Press.l

CaICAGO, Ill. December 3o.-Sisnor
Mascacni. the Italian composer. was ar
ragged in court to-day on charge OF
cn1bezzling $500 from his former mana
gr Richard Heard. OF Boston. 1.ftar
hearing both sides, Justice Hurley fsan,s-
d.atety dismissed the case. The cours
room, was dlIsd with Italians. who ap-
nIauded vigorously as MaSca gni. thank
fuI and smiling. left for his hotel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
SINKING RAPIDLY
Mr.. Packholder, OF Baltimore. Dying at
the Retreat

Mr.. Packholder, OF Baltimore, who for
some weeks has been a patient at the
Retreat for the Sick, was thought to
,e dying at an carly hour this morning.
He had been rapidly sinking. and the
end was thought to be only a matter of a
few hours.
His mother and sister arrived cary
last night from Baltimore and were ct
the hospital. Mr.. Packholder has mace
his home in Richmond only a short
time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
. Fl Fl The IIea;l>es.
!. =. /;

III. Herbs zs5oey and Miss Fife shan s
rcw. matinee o.,ld night, in William Gil
lette.s decentralization 81 Sir \. Conan
Llcyle's famous series OF detective stores
Under the title Of Sherlock Holmes" IN
which play they both have congenlal
parts. As a play it is. said to be ingenious,
cunning and Astounding in neat strokes
devised from start to finish to keep Its
audiences rapt and startled into surprises.
These devices always succeed, for the tlra-
n!atist William Gillette, is as clever as
Conan Doyle, the author, and he has
achieved the seemingly Impossible task
ut transferring Doyle's frasmentory. al
though interesting, series Of detective sto
ries to the stage. These tales. as writ
ten, were purely anecdotal and bore no
Particular relation to each other. But in
dramatic form, aided by the lights OF the
theatre, by the actors and the weird mu-
s!ca! accompaniment of the orchestra
sherlock Holmes takes The play-soer
Though intensely interesting compiica-
items.
The reader OF Dickens. the lover ot
music the admirers Of "Pickwick" and
everyone, that enjoys Wholesome fun will
have an opportunity 10 satisfy his apps-
tit. when De Wolf Hopper and his COM
rany appear at the Academy.
III MI I-lchWich, q li=" i!iuSte@l IOiii-
edy, book by Charles Klein, lyrics by
Grant Stewart and music by Manuel
Klein, this new play will undoubtedly
rrove the musical treat of the season.
Every number is a revelation. and the
Flckwickian characters have been so care
fully brought to life that the performance
atcunds in side-splitting situations and
wholesome comedy effects. y magnificent
production will be used.
Three almost capacity-testing audiences
have seen the George Fawcett Company,
with Frank Gilmore at Its head. play the
Gillette drama, Secret Service and the
advance sale for the rest of the week
assures the fact that there will be an
almost record breaking business for
this excellent and faYorite stock com
pany.
To the stage manager no little credit Is
due for the manner in which he has cast
tie piece, The stase settings are not
elaborate, for elaborate stage pictures OF
a Richmond home and a converted tele-
graph office at the time Of the story would
nor be exactly in place.
The play is one that appeals strongly to
the avera Sc theatre-goer. 1t is simply
play story that interests. we'll told
ana well produced. Mr.. Gilmore. in the
leading role, is entirely acceptable. while
the efforts OF Dewitt Jennings. Miss Grace
kimball. Charles Fla vkins and others who
have been prominently cast more than sat-
isfy.
The scene in the telegraph office IS quite
an interesting one and IS well worked OUT
The conversation song and dance ent1-
tied See the Ladies Home" introduced
=, NTssere paorca ord H6eI] and ihe We'd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
Threw fr m gu e..

Deputy Sheriff John N. voegler, Of
Eens.co. "a Miss Sarah NJ. Giovanniti
Lao qaite an exciting experience Monday
afternoon, IS they were returning {. ON
the home of the former. near Seven
Zines, tAe horse taking fright al street
car and t,,,ni-s; ttls buggy over. Both
occupants were caught beneath the ve-
hicle. but fortunately neither were hurt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
David Wright,

Especial Dispatch 70 The Tines-l
EARRISONBURG. VA, December 60.
David Wright Of the northern end OF
Augusta county. died yesterday. He was
& farmer and dad lived Ii Augusta, Rack-
nghanl and Fauquisr counties. being bst-
ter known in the FRS. Two. He was q
member OF the German BAPTIST Church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
NURSES, RECEPTION
Pupil Nurses of the Ola Dominion En-
terrain at Their HCme,

The nurses Of the Old Dom Mon Hos
pital gave delightful reception at the
home, No. 1926 East Broad Sueet, las
night to their friends, more than two
hundred al whom accepted the invitations
and were present during the evening.
The rooms and halls of the home were
prettily decorated with everSreens OF e
season forming an enchanting sc tins
for the company of nurses in ucIf TN.
who received their guests most garcl US
ly a delightful supper was served and
afterwards dance given i'll the dining
hall.
There were present many graduate
nurses ard physicians, members OF the
hospital staff.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31

The long and short Of il ls-both
have disadvantages!
Now here comes the Medium
with ali the style and comfort Of the
short coat-n.inus it's short com
inge; and its long in the good parts
of the long coat. il, fact the Medium
Coat is the necessity.
The others are mole in the nature
Of iuxuI;es.
We have all styles-and all
prices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
Nero Arrested

Tod Spencer (colore7). upon a warrant
sworn out before Squire Martin. charg-
ing him with a=saultirg and cursing and
dbusfns John Washington (coloredD, was
arrested yesterday morning by Constable
CubanIl.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
= ~ IN Pekin.

iEr Associated Press.>
WHARTON, TEX, Dec. Go.-Fire to-
day destroyed a block Of frame and brick
business houses, causing a loss estimated
at SGo,c0l Fifteen firms were put out or
business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
WILL Meet lo-OaY.

The Peniteatiary Building Committee
will meet this afternoon TO finally settle
upon some matters relating to the pro
posed new building. The wall is rapidly
going up, and those in charge are in fine
sp;ritS over the outlook.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
COL. M'CABE'S PORTRAIT
Oil Painting to Be Presented to Univer
sity of Vre,rj7.

The oil portrait OF Colonel W. Gordon
McCabe, Which is to be pi esented 70 the
University OF Virginia by the Richmond
Alumni! Association, arrived in the city
yesterday and was admitted to enter the
port free OF duty. It is at the Custom
House. and Will be taken out to-day.
The portrait Is the work of Paris
artist. and is valued highly. The pack
age came addressed to Mr.. Allen Potts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31

in the figures here If dealers consent to
buy at! the prices fixed. They could not
afford to- sell tile Goa! under sl4 or more
rev, however. are getting any m. ana
anthracite grows scarcer and scarcer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
Library Callers.

Hon. W L: Cobb. of Caroline. and Mr..
Harry G. Mann, OF Petersburg, were
among the callers at the Library yester-
day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
j n 7. { ;ng.
isnecsa, Dispatch 70 The Tio

EARRISONBURG. VA. December ac.--
John Y. Long died yesterday a MS houl=.
near Cross Keys He was seventy years
old and was q. member Of the German
6sptisL Church
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
W D. Col IS.

Especial Dispatch to The TI-nes->
ROANOKE. VA, December CIV. =.
Coles, a well TO do planter OF this countS',
uied to-day OF consumption, aged MY
tTo years,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
Richmond. 6lks.

Richmond Lodge Of Ellzs will not meet
ton ght, as It is the fifth Wednesday
n the month,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31

pot, daughter OF the late Rev. P A..
kins-= Mr.. Webster was assistant book
keeper for the DuTai & Robertson Com
pany, OF this place. He was buried as
Rice Depot with Jr. Q. u. a. " hor-
ors
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
GREAT AOfTH-Rl RE-lLECT
lis Former Officers Will Serve During
TIE n x Year,
fEv Associated Press

NEW YORK, December So.-The Beard
CO Dirscto.s of tAe Nurthern Securities
company TO-DAY reelected its former
Offices ard executive committee. The
qLarteri5r divide Dis on Great Northern
preferred ard Nolths:u Securities stock
will be acted upon next month
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31

The conversation song and dance enti-
tied 'See the Ladies Home" introduced
ty Messrs. Pearce and Odell and the We'd
der Sisters, in tho new farce comedy,
Looping the Loop is one of the most
popular musical numbers in the produc-
ton, and Is given three or four encores
at every performance, The attraction will
shortly visit the Bijou.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
AnIo,acits Can Stir Rise.

The price os4 coal at the mines has beer,
raised again. and is now selling at $40. per
teu.s believer In Richmond 1t costs whole
sale dealers S1215.
This practically means another adYance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
" RS. Edmonia p Nai~r.
Especial Dispatch to The time

Especial DISPATCH 60 The Ilnles]
FREDERICKSBURG. VA, December
80 Mrs Edmonia Pendleton Major.
relict Of the late William Major. died
suddenly at Springfield. her home. in
Culpeper county. aged eighty-two years.
She is survived by a brother. Mr.. P. P.
Male, OF Raccoon Ford, who is now
eighty-seven years old, one sister, Mrs.
B. Hansbrough, Of near Stevensburs.. IL
the same county. who is eighty-four
years old; three sons and one daughter.
Mrs. Majors mother was @ sister of the
Ia q Judge P. P Barbour. former mem
bar OF the United States Supreme Court.
and Hon. James Barbour. former Gov
erncr ofs1Firg: MIA, United States Sena-
tor and Minister to England.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
j N w webs or

Especial L1spatch to The Tinaes.)
FARAIVILLE. VA. December 80
John W. Webster. a well known citizen
OF Farmville. died at his home Christmas
day Of consumption. Mr.. Webster was
50 years OF ass and leaves wits and
I've children. the Oldest being Is He
married Miss Lady Atkins, OF Rice De-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
DEAl1S.

BALL-Died, at the Retreat for the sics
Tuesday, December %, 1862, at o.id T.
NJ, Mss ANNIE Z. BALL.
See afternoon papers Tor time AMI
place Of burial.
EENNETT.-Died, Monday. December
~ 1862 at A NJ. ELIZABETH a.
BENZ EFT, wife of the late James Een-
nett and daughter OF the late James and
funeral from ST Patricks' Church
THIS "wednesday A0RAtNa at
May she rest in peace.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31
SUMMARY OF TO.DAY's NEWS
FORECAST

Wednesday fair; increasing cloudi-
ness: Thursday probably rain IN south
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-31

The scene in the telegraph office IS quito
an interesting one and is well worked out
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-10-18

cAfLlN & LlNN-Hop buyers Poc-,
8, Bush-Breyman block salon, NCol' ~,u
gon. Phone 1881. V'e'
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-10-18
leslie church Reception.

Friday evening a reception was
given Rev. Gordon, the new pastor of
Leslie church, South Salem, and also
n farewell to Rev. Blackwell, the retir-
ing pastor. The latter takes the Lin.
coin charge but his family will re.
side I'm Salem while he pursues his
university studies. He was warmly
complimented by those who spoke for
his work in building up the cause of
Methodism Under HIS ministration a
new church has been organized at
Crosston. and the old Leslie church
house has been rebuilt, and made more
modern and convenient at an expense
of about $1,000. Rev. Gordon was
formerly at Turner, and Is a man of
fine social qualities and Jealous
worker for his church. He was intro
duced and responded i'm a pleasant
manner, as did Mr.. Blackwell. A So
cial reunion followed, and the ladies'
served refreshments in the Sunday
School room. In tie literary program
the Misses Johnson rendered musical
and elocutionary numbers and Messrs.
O'Flyng and Judson lid the vocal act.
Neighbors from other churches were
present, and the occasion was very
pleasant and profitable. Among those
attending were James Colgan, aged 03
and ne enjoyed himself as much as any
of the younger people.