The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17
NEWS CLEANED
IN FREDERICKSBURG
The AdyentIsts Gathering fot
Their Annual Campaigning.
MAY FORM NEW ASSOCIATIONS
Old Goshen May Be Divided-Annud
Meeting Approaching When tho
Question Will Be Setsled-A
Maidstone Cured Him.
Especial Dispatch to The Times,

Especial Dispatch to The I1mes1
FREDERICKSBURG VA. August 16.-
Messrs Cartwright and Davis. OF the
Battlefield Granite Works. have pur-
chased the property on which the old
paper mill site was located, lying on tho
canal of the Water Power Company, In
the northern part of the city. and will
move their force and work shops from
near the depots to that point
The large Iuarries operated by thia
enterprisinG firm are situated on thu
Rappahannock River. about two miles
above the city and they have made ar.
engagements for bringing the stone from
the cuarries in boats down the river and
canal to their yards. which will greatly
facilitate the handling of the heavy stone
They are also introducing the most mod.
ern machinery for working and polish
ing the granite, their largely increased
business having made this step necess
sary. These gentlemen fill orders f21
work in their line from many different
points of the country and keep a largJ
force of hands constantly at work
The annual camp of the Adventist
commenced on the camp grounds al
Screamerville, III Spotsvlvanla county,
to-day. The meeting will contnue tol
ten days, and a number of eders wilt
take part in the proceedings. It is ex.
pected that the attendance Will be large.
NEW ASSOCIATION PROBABLE.
The coming session of tho Goshen
Baptist Association, at Walters Church.
in Spotsylvania county. which will open
on September 9Th. and continue three
days, is looked forward to with interest
The question OF forming a new associa-
ton will be determined at this meeting.
and ten or twelve churches will ask
for dismission in order to form the new
association. Many other important
questions will also como up. Rev. l..
]. Haley is the moderator, and Mr.. A. G.
Smith. clerk.
Mr. Lewis Armstrong. OF Stafford
county is a firm believer in the cura-
tive qualities of maidstone. Some tina
ago mad dog bit a calf on his farm.
and in attempting to pen the calf. he
caught 1t and broke the skin his
hand. becoming inoculated with the vi
rus. He was alarmed, as the calf died
in a violent spasm. after showing strong
symptoms of hydrophobia. He sought
the maidstone. which was applied to thu
sore spot on his hand and adhered fol
nine hours. He cheerfully gave SO fec
and returned home cured.
Mr. Joseph Noel and Miss Jeanetta
Shelton. daughter of Mr.. C. w. Shelton
both of Caroline county, were married
Thursday. at the Methodist parsonage
at Bowling Green. in that county. Rev
R. o. Payne, officiating.
Contractor A. NJ. Garner OF this city
is building handsome residence fog
Councilman E. W. Mills. of this city
on the latter's farm. New Post. IL
Spotsvlvania county. The same con
dwelling for MIR. William Sale. on hi,
farm III Caroline county.
FISH FRY BY TIE POTOMAC.
Tine annual fish fry given by the fam.
lies of Passapartzy neighborhood in
King George county, took place on ths
Potomac River yesterday, and was most
enjoyable affair. This is an annual event
for which great preparation is always
ruade. it being always looked forward to
will its many enjoyable features, by both
old and young Aside from the social
part of the reunion of the many families
of that section the catching OF the fish.
the sailing on the Potomac and the SPLEEN
did dinner and supper provided by the
ladies. embracing not only many kinds
of fish prepared in various ways. but
al, of the other delicacies of the season
provided by the housewives. who are not
surpassed anywhere for practical as we'll
as ornamental accomplishments, formed
an interesting time. The occasion is one
of genuine enjoyment. and IS always
marked success. A large number attend
e., from this city. returning at midnight.
delighted with the day.
lr. j. D. Ray. a prominent merchant
of this city. who has been critically III.
is now slightly improved.
Mr.. William Hancock. a travelling sales
mali. who was taken Ill on the road. ha4
been brought here to the residence OF hit
father. Mr.. John F. Hancock. where ht
Is suffering from nervous prostratio1.