The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-08
THE CENTENNIAL
SPARTA CHURCH.
The Supposed Cannon Was Only
a Mill Wheel.
GOVERNOR TO ORDER TROOPS
Ills Stated Thu. tn, Washington Guards
Win Go TO WestmoreIand to Protect
John Lonaax fross Lynching
When Trial Comes Off.
GOVERNOR TO ORDER TROOPS
Especial Dispatch to The Timcs.>

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, July THE
programme for the centennial celebration
OF Salem Baptist Church. at Sparta, Car
oline county. will include the following
special features: Historical sketch of Rev.
Andrew Broaddus, the pastor; IAN address
on the Value OF the Local Church.
by Rev DR.. w e Hatcher, of Richmond;
unveiing of portraits of former pastors
and an address by Rev. f. b. Beale, of
King and Queen county; address on
'BapGsts and Religious Liberty" by
Rev. DR.. George w. Beale, of Nort1lum-
berland county: address on "Baptists and
Missions" by Rev. DR.. J. S. Dill, OF TINS
city Since lS24 this church has been
served by only three pastors all bearing
the name of Andrew Broaddus.
Andrew Broaddus the first was sue
ceeded by his son. Andrew roaddus inc
second. and the son of the latter AN
drew Broaddus the third, is the pTesehl
pastor lie is under fifty years Of age,
and bids fair TO serve his people many
years yet The church is larger and
stronger at the present time than it has
ever been before. It is in fine condition
Enerally. and a liberal contributor The
present pastor has no other charge. and
gives his entire time TO this church II
IS expected that an immense crowd VIII.
be in attendance on the occasion OF the
centennial, and expensive preparations
have been made for entertaining the
guests and visitors. big free dinner
will be served during the day.
NOT y CANNON.
1t has been rumored for years that a
large cannon was in the bottom of the
Rappahannocl1 RIVER obolst ten miles
above this city. said TO have been left
there by Federal troops while crossing.
Several young men Of this city con
ceived the idea of securing it as a relic.
and with teams blocks and tackle, went
to the spot. and after several hours hard
work. located their supposed treasure, but
when Il was drawn out of the water 10
the shore by the teams. it proved to be
n large. old iron mill wheel, which had
been lying at the bottom Of the river
FOR years.
If trouble is apprenended. which is
probable when the trial of John Lomax
the assailant of Miss Costenbader comes
up in the Westmoreland County Court,
at AIontross. on Monday, July 2Sth, it is
said that Governor Montague will order
the Washington Guards. Captain NJ y
Rowe. Of this city. to the scene to pre-
vent a lynching and preserve order.
Roland Tanlard Il son of Mrs. Mollie
Tankard, of this city, while at play mean
Brandy Station. in Culpeper county.
where Mrs Tankard is visiting. fell and
broke both bones Of his left arm. but
IS now doing we'll
GEORGIA SURVIVORS.
The survivors of the Seventh Georgia
Regiment. after visiting Manassas and
Alexandria, Will come to this city. reach
ing her on the night of July 22d. and re-
main until the afternoon of the 22d. After
viewing the batlefields and other his
toric points here, they Will go to Rich
mond, where they viii spend some time
IN sightseeing. About 100 men are ex-
pected in the party. and they will be
accompanied by a number of ladies,
The residence of Mr.. L. Hughes. near
Stevensburg. Culpeper county. was de-
stroyed by IRE a few days ago a part
OF the furniture was saved. There was
no insurance. The house was over fifty
years old and burned rapidly.
The engagement is announced of Miss
Lillian Conway Voolfolk, daughter of
Mr. r, w Voolfolk. of Louisa county.
and Mr. Richard Goodwin The mar
riage will take place at the home of the
bride, July 18th.