The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
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Fulton Bureau,

l PSI Fulton Bureau,
FL II, All. a Peoples Drug store.
h Henrlco Council, No. 7S3 Royal Ar
carum, celebrated ! ts twentieth unniver-
sary last night at Nelson's Hall.
d The hall was niied With the members
OF the nourlBhing council and invited
guests Several hours we're spent IN en-
Toying en- interesting musical pros
gra,nme, ,ntcrspersed With short timely
speeches frot, prominent members Of
the order, Regent w. Floyd Reams pre-
sided and introduced the speakers. The
speakers were Past Grand Regent SOL.
Il, Blootnberg, Grand Secretary Blanks.
OF Petersburg, and Regent w. NJ Blckers.
Past Grand Regent Bloomberg was loud
In his praise OF Henrico Council, the
growti, OF which he had watched With
eagerness forS years. The council has
more than doubled It's membership In the
past year, and Is in a. fiourlshing cordi-
ton. 8 rs
Tho following programme was well
rendered, after which light refreshments
were served; d
Cornet SOLO, Mr.. Barney McDonougt:
solo. Miss Matilda Nielsen address, Grand
Secretary Blanks, Of Petersburg; solo.
Mr.. Joseph Blckcrstaff: selection, Davis
Glee Club; comic song. Mr.. Joseph Biclt-
erstaff ; humorous address, Regent W. NJ.
Bickers; selection. Davis Olee Club: ten
minutes OF nonsense. BY Mr.. Franklin
Reams: comic song. Mr.. Eugene Davis:
solo, Mr.. Albert Long; selection, Miss
Pearl Smith cornet solo. Mr. Barney
McDonough. accompanied by Mr. w.
Floyd Reams; address, Grand Regent
Boomberg: selection, Davis Cleo Club:
re freshments. E a3 5lls
Rev. w. s. Leake.t pastor OF Fulton
n, let !, l9s.1fyl, MOnulV
rendered a call to become State mission
airy for the BAPTIST State Mission Board.
viii make known his decision to his
congregation on Sunday morning. It is
very likely that Rev. Mr.. Leake will ac-
cent the cali for the best portion OF his
ministerial life has been spent in mis-
sionary work. Mr.. Leafc has been pas
tor OF the Fulton Church for two years
and has become very popular.
In box car. several miles below the
city, lying helpless and unable 10 move,
an unknown negro was found Wednes-
day afternoon late by County Officer
Garrett. The negro was brought to Full
ton IN a wagon and the ambulance sum-
moned. After an investigation BY the
surge on 1T was found that his hands,
feet and ears were badly frostbitten.
The negro was too weak from starva-
ton and suffering tosgive clear account
OF himself
The members OF the Apostolic Church
OF Fulton celebrated their seventh an
niversary with a love feast on Nednes-
day night. Seven years ago they with
drew from the Fulton Baptist Church
and started a new church.
The musical social to be given Tues
day night at Nelson's Hall promises to
be the treat OF the season during Lent.
The event Is under the direction Of four
young ladies, and an interesting pro-
gramme has been arranged. The affair
is for charity, and nothing Is being left
4undono to make the evening a pleasure.
The family to which the proceeds are
to be donated are in destitute circum-
stances. q 4
A new council OF Daughters Of LIB
erty will be instituted at Nelson's Hall
next Thursday night. The charter list
OF members embraces over fifty young
ladies' and gentlemen. 81
Joseph HILL we'll known Fulton lad.
who enlis ted with, Uncle Sans navy a
few weeks ago, is In the city on a vaca-
ton. after thrilling experience. He
was nut under arrest twice before reach
ing the home OF his aunt, but was quickly
released on showing his credentials. He
was suspected of being deserter from
the Maine at Newport News and as there
is nice sum offered for the capture Of
deserters from the navy. the officers lost
no time in placing him under arrest.
Statlonman James Grubbs. Of Engine
Company, No. S, Is still confined to his
residence with the grip.
N1r. Wilson Reams is Ill at his residence
on Graham Street
Miss Jennie Robertson. OF Kaiser. ".
Va, who has been the guest of her sis
ter, Mrs. Timothy Samuels. has returned
home. 4S5
The electric light system Of Fulton
has been badly crippled this week, and a
number OF important lights have failed
to burn. That section OF the city has
been in darkness, causing considera BILE
trouble.
Denny Street. the second street Of Inn
portance to Fulton. Is in terrible condi-
ton The roadbed is exceedingly rough,
while the car tracks are equally as bad.
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