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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-03-01
Little Locals

The Annual Educational Conference
OF the Seventh Congressional District,
will take place at Front Royal. March
1917.
First Glass Harness made, and all
harness repaired Day work or by the
job. Rates very reasonable Address
Milton Stipe, Berryville. Va. AS
Farm Hand Wanted-Good, unmar-
ried farm hand can secure position by
applying to or addressing the undersign-
ed. Good references expected. Live Z
mile south Of Bluemont.
+. III. LoDGE,
> Bluemont, Va.
Maj, Ellet Csbell, of Big Stone Gap.
visited his family here this week.
Mr.. Charles Mcclure. OF New York.
visited friends and relatives here this
week.
Mr.. Bert" Thomas, who has been
here for some time, returned Monday to
Rising Sun, Md.
Read the new al Of Mr.. J. w. Ware.
the Paper Hanger and Decorator, in this
issue
Mrs. Providence Mccormick returned
this week from visit to friends in
Washington.
Attorney W. Roy Stephenson, Of Win
chester, was in town this week.
The new telephone company wants to
buy poles. See sd in this issue.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo +. Plaster. Jr.. of
Bluemont, visited Dr. and Mrs. A p.
Osborne this week.
Mr. G. Reginald Haines, of winches-
ter, representing Stark Bros. Nurseries
and Orchards Co. Of Louisiana. Mo. is
in town today attending the Farmers
Institute.
The infant daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed. Cunningham is very i'll with pneu-
monia.
Mrs. Or Snowman. Of Baltimore. is
visiting her mother. Mrs. Ann Castle
man, at the Virginia House
Mr.. Nimrod Hart, Of Baltimore. a for
mer resident Of this section. is visiting
friends and relatives here.
Don't forget the PIE Social" next
Tuesday afternoon at the residence of
Major Moore.
Isn't this nice Hicks Grounding
weather.
For Sale.-In Berryville. two small.
desirable houses. Prices. $500 and $3.50
Apply to d. c. Snyder.
Read the Public Sale notices in this
issue.
Buggy For Sale-A Physicians Stand
hope Phaeton, nearly new will be sold
cheap. Address Lock Box Al. Berry
vile, Va
Mrs. J. d. Krombling will sell all Of
her Household and Kitchen Furniture
on March :. See bills for partial list Of
articles. ~
!. W. HARPER WHISREY. Pro
nounced by Worlds best experts The
Worlds Best Whiskey. Grand prize.
Highest award 81. Louis Worlds Fair.
Sold by F. y. Castleman, Berryville. Va.
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7. PRESTON MARKS.
AGENT. BERRYVIILR va

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tab
iets' All druggists refund the money if /,
fails to cure. f. w. Groves signature is ON
each box. 25c
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the following valuable personal property.
, Nice Horses.
Good Mich Cows; Heifer.
Good Brood Sows.
new Columbian four-horse wagon. > u,a,,
on beds, new; / stick wagon and new han.
ness; spring wagon; Superior corn planter
good as new; i barsheaT pillow; double,
shovel piowS; i single-shovel pillow. I now.
-io-tooth spring harrow: lot Of pillow Gears.
set OF gears for four horses; lot Of cord frames,
pair OF fodder frames; 6single trees. 2doubIe
trees; 2 triple trees; good wagon saddle. new
riding saddle i''"
~ good cook stove, Half Range No. @ /
woodland stove; l safe; / wardrobe. table
pictures. and large number of houseboId
anu kitchen articles, and other articles usn-
ally found on farm. '''"
TERMS.-All sums of $40 and under cash
On all sums over $40 credit of months will
De gwen, purchaser to execute well-endorsed
hegouaeie note, bearing interest from dav of
sale and payable at the First National Bank
of Berryville ''"''A
HEROD T. HOFF.
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For Sale.

a handsome building property located in
the center of the town, aud containing M
acres. The same may be bought as a whole
or IN part. This property is improved bv
a hne stable, and out houses. For further
information and Laticulars, akeapplication
10 Blackburn Smith. Attorney-at-Iaw.
Berrvville. Va. -'"'
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Dorothy H. Henderson, Complainant.

VS..
George G. Henderson, Defendant.
Original, Amended and Supplemental Bills.
In the Circuit Court Of Clarke County Va
The objects of this suit are to obtain ON he.
nan of Complainant decree of divorce a
mensa ct thoro from the Defendant ON the
ground OF desertion; to obtain in her behalf
decree against the Defendant for Suitable
ana proper alimony and an allowance for her
support; TO enjoin the Shenandoah Valley
National Bank of Winchester, Virginia. from
surrenderlng to or delivering TO the said Geo
II. Henderson, Defendant, or his agent anv
property. assets, certificates Of stock. bonds
notes or moneys in its possession until the
further order of the Court, and from having
TO the said Defendant or to his order any
money on deposit in said Bank to his credit
untll the further order of the Court. and 10
at ach any money due and owing to the said
Defendant by the American National Rank
OF Orange County, Virginia, and for sucb
further relief, both general and particular as
tne Complainant may be entitled 10 i'm a
Court of Equity. " 81 q"
Copy, Teste:- JNO. NJ. GIBSON. &C
WV. NJ. ATKINSON,
A. MOORE, JR., p.q. 2-I5-5
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Public Sale!

Having given up the NJ. W. Fraser farm
which l have been farming in connection
Win my own farm, viii offer for sale where
now hTe' one mile southeast of Wadesvile.
on the old Inhrn -ncEl e.. -. '--.N'
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-03-01

Money to Loan-Money TO lend in any
amount on Farm Land.
WHITING & SMITH
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Attention, FiremeD.

A regular meeting of the Berry
vile Fire Company will be held
Thursday, March >, at 7:3O D. m.
The annual election of officers will
take place at this meeting, and all
members are urged to attend.
BY order of
JNo. ii. ENDERs, Capt.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-03-01
No Gloss Carriage Paint Made

Will wear as long as DEVICES. Noothers
are as heavy bodied, because Devoe's
weigh TO 5 ounces more 20 the pint
Sold by NJ. Pulliam Il Son.
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NOTICE.

All persons indebted TO me are hereby noti-
he'd that they must come forward and make
settlement on or before Saturday March I
80 anu al parties holding bills against
me are requested 10 present same al once for
settlement
--l-td ID. LEMON FRIES.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-05-19

II
Mitchell; G.. A. Norman and wife to c..
X. Marsh; j. s. Lamdin and wife to A.
George; Bette III. Currell to Geo. Ramps;
/. 5. Curlett TO s. @. Curlett; Mary d.
Carter to l.. T. Rock and others, school
trustees; A. A. Moody and 8. p. Sim
monds trustees to @. l.. and L. r. Payne;
W. +. Hathaway com'r. to B. Fl. b.
Hubbard, jr.; w. Z. Hathaway com'r.
to A. A. Moody; B. l.. Gill and wife TO
Jno. Jones; Lena Y. Hsynie to Calvin
Ball; S. @. Thomas and wife 10 L. E.
burlington; w. II. Gardy and wife to
Tasco Taylor; Helen Chiffon and others
to John Conley.
Deeds of Trust-Mary E. Sipes to VIM.
Chiffon; w. L. Derrickson and A, r..
Chiffon to w. E. Hathaway; w. l.. Der.
rickson and A. r. Chiffon to w. Z. Hath.
away; Robt. Rice to w. E. Hathaway; A.
Il. Brent TO w. E. Hathaway; l.. r..
Flemings and wife to j. r. Webb; Walter
Ransone to Warner Bali; Geo. Ball and
wife TO Jos. PIERCE; Robt. Flemines and
wife to VIM. Chiffon; Jas. Smith, jr. to
VIM. Chiffon; Pearly Jones and wife to
W. 4. Hathaway; Thos. G. Jefferson to
W. K. Hathaway; Geo. Smith and wife
to w. NJ. Pinckard; Henry Griffin and
wife to w. j. Barker; Stephen Miller to
Warner Ball; VIM. Howard to VIM.
Chiffon; Nathan Thomas and wife to r.
o. Norris, jr.; Jos. +. Gunther TO w. E..
Hathaway; Lucius G. Jones and wife to
j. @. Mckinney; Emma and Eddie
Carter to r. .. Norris, jr.; Edgar Smith
and wife to w. I. James; NJ. j. and w.
d. Mason to W. T. James; w. B. Wingate
to w. E. Hathaway; T. A. Pirckard and
wife to w. NJ. Pinckard; M. H. and T. A.
Pinckard to w. NJ. Pinckard; B. r.
Mitchell and wife to w. Z. Hathaway;
Dominy Smith and others to r. d. Carter;
Geo. IL. Hudnall and wife to w. It.
James; A. A. Moody and wife to w. E.
Hathaway; Lucius Williams and wife to
R. o. Norris, IT,; Fielding Carter and
wife to o. B. Cundiff; l.. 4. burlington
and wife to w. A. Cameron; Oscar Fallin
and wife to w. e. Hathaway; VIM. H.
Kenner and wife to J. r. Webb; Jno.
Morris to w. <. Hathaway.
Plat-W. ]. Abbott and wife to s. G.
Thomas and others: w. G. Beane. ST. and
wife to Jas. helms.
Gift-Judson T. Hayden and wife to
Elijah w. Hayden; Judson Il. Haydon
and wife TO Jno. II. Dyke.
: Agreement-W.A A. Eubank and others
to X. 8. Mitchell.
ASSIGNMENTS OF OYSTER BOTTOM
Admitted to record In the clerks Office
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-05-19
AMONG THE FRATERNITIEs.

Yesterday Thursday Lancaster Ma
sons held stated communication at Kill
marnock. There was much work to be
done In comforting degrees. Today
Northumberland Masons assemble at
Heathsville.
The Grand Lodge of ODD. Fellows adj
journed Thursday of last week In Lynch
burg to meet next May In Richmond.
The sessions were harmonious and at
tended by upwards OF 400 persons from
outside the city. The reports from the
various committees showed the order to
be in fiourishing condition. The net
increase In membership during the past
year has been slightly over three thous-
and, making the number OF members In
the State something over 10000 The
proposition TO establish an old folks
home was discussed and laid on the table
until next year. During the afternoon SEES
sion wednesday the Grand Lodge receiv.
ed the Rebekahs In their annual visit
The ladies brought with them a gift OF
$500 for the orphansge, which was receiv.
ed amid enthusiasm. The following Of
ficers were elected: Grand Master, Nor.
man Ashby, of Culpeper; Deputy Grand
Master, Roland E. Chase, Clintwood;
Grand Warden, Colonel G. G. Vaughan.
Franklin Grand Secretary. T. Wiley
Davis, Richmond; Grand Treasurer, J.
w. Ferguson, Richmond; Grand Chap.
lain. Rev. j. j. Sherer, Marion. The
Rebekah assembly elected officers az
follows: President. Miss Anna Krause
Lexington; Vlce-President, Mrs. Celia
Cass, Richmond; Warden, Mrs. NJ. 4
Whitmore, Lynchburg; Secretary, Mrs
8. Edmonia Dull. Stsunton; Treasurer
Mrs. Edmonia Perkins, Richmond; Chap
lains Mrs. Nina Coutts, Clifton Forge
Marshal, Mrs. g. Kennedy, Staunton;
Conductor, Mrs. r. Greaver, Charlottes.
vile; Inner Guard, Miss Annie l. Long
lrvington; Outer Guard. Mrs. Lizzie b
Whitaker, Abingdon.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-05-19
WHITE STONE.

The people OF this section are delighted
that Rev. G. Y. Bradley, ir, has declined
the call TO Jerusalem and Farnham
churches in Richmond county, recently
extended him. They are dear people, but
cannot get our dear pastor.
Rev. q. Y. Bradley, ir., j. r. Gresham
and W. ii. George have been elected dele
gates from White Stone Baptist church
to theSunday School convention at Beth
any, Northumberland county, May 81
and %.
George Gresham was in Baltimore this
week
During the severe storm Wednesday
lightning struck a telephone pole here.
But moment before DIR. II. b. Treakle
had been leaning against it. Just as he
stepped away the bolt struck. DIR.
Ireakle was for time considerably
shocked, but soon rallied. The Doctor
oil late has considerably agitated the in
surance companies. While going to the
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows he. with
Messrs. Sanders and Schwartzman. was
In a wreck on the Southern road between
West Point and Richmond. All came
out with only their feelings hurt, but this
week Claims Adjuster Parker. of the
Southern, came around and presented
our three adventures with crisp bank
notes to salve their interrupted digestion.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-05-19
OPHELIA.

Protracted services are being conduct
ed at Alton this week by Rev. Mr.. Hoff-
man from Westminster college.
Misses Pearl Robinson, Della Lowry
and Grace Haynie are visiting friends
and attending the meeting this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. f. Browne returned
from trip to Baltimore Saturday.
We learn OF some trouble about the
grabbing business. Robert Blackwell got
out warrant for Ben Hudnall (coloredl
last week for grabbing his shore after
having it posted. The case is to be tried
June 10th.
Miss Trudie Haynie, the populal
milliner for Hammock & Son, is kept
busy We people in Hacks Neck are glad
to have an up-to-date store in al
respects so convenient to us.
Rose Hudnall (colored) has quite q
curiosity in the shape of a four legged
chicken. 1t is as hearty and peart a.
other chickens its age.
Many OF the men of this place leave OF
fishing boats tomorrow, among then
Harry Haynie, T. L. Browne and vii
Neale.
The school taught by Mrs. C. NJ. Nc
Guiggan closed on Friday last Will
Rotations, dialogues and treat. Tn
prize was awarded Bessie Smith
which was a nicely bound copy of Ten
nyson's poems.
The fishermen have had it tough thi
spring. Some of them barely clearin;
expenses, Others not doing that well.
TRINY
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-05-19
MILLENBEOK.

Misses NJ. L. and A. X. Blakemore
are visiting relatives in Baltimore. j. f.
Blakemore was also in Baltimore the past
week.
Dr. A. c. Fisher, of Emmerton, was seen
here last week en- route to Kilmarnock.
Miss Mabel Warren is a pleasant visitor
at her parental home at this writing.
w. 4. Saunders and J.. d. Stevens
made flying trip to Norfolk last week
Peas from this section are rushing into
the Baltimore market.
Willie Marshall, of Wheaton, passed
here last week en- route TO Corrotomau
Point.
Edwin Broun, ir., the revenue collector
was seen passing through here last week
on his way TO Merry Point.
r. II. Rolls, of Moran, was seen aboard
steamer Calvert on Monday last en- route
to Baltimore.
In THE Coon OLD SUMMERTIME.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-05-19
, LOCAL BASEBALL.

Friday the Irvington Academy boys
went over to Saluda and wiped out the
sting of defeat the week previous. Score
stood Is to 8. Fully hundred young
people (three gasoline boat-loads) went
from lrvington to witness the game.
The decideing game will be played Friday
afternoon OF next week at Irvington.
On Saturday the lower Middlesex team
tfrom Pinetop) came to Irvington to
play the Academy. There was much
dissatisfaction on the part of the IT.
vington boys over what they believed
persistent injustice by the visiting UNI
pire, which eliminated at the close of the
seventh inning by the Academy boys re
fusing tolongerplay. Thegame in conse-
quence went to Pinetop, though the
score stood o to 8.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-05-19
NOTICE THESE:

See ad of William and Mary college In
another column.
w. <. Currell, a crack farmer, adver r.
tises late Irish potato seed.
Gregory & Duling, portrait artists, ap-
pear In new ad today.
Cambridge Mfg. Co, a concern that
can supply most anything our people
want, have an interesting ad on this
page.
The rapid growth Of the University oil
Virginia in popular good will and enroll
ment is matter of pride to Virginians
That Virginians may pursue their studies
at the University. in the Academic De
partment. free of tuition charges, Is OF
inestimabie value to the people of thi.
State. See al.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-05-19
LIVELY.

Miss Lola Haynie is spending a few
months with her aunt in Baltimore.
Il. j. Eubank, of Browns Store, was
seen in our midst not long since.
Frank Hazard left here recently for
King 4 Queen.
Mrs. Thomas Dudley is still on the sick
list.
Mrs. L. j. Clark spent Wednesday
before last with her sister near huntsville
II. o. Norris has improved his place
very much by trimming up his orchard
Farmers are very busy now shipping
peas and Strawberries.
Mrs. T. j. Downing, OF Edgely Church
was pleasant visitor at the home of her
sister here, Mrs. II. o. Norris recently.
Mrs. Nj. A. Knight and Mrs. V. f.
Harris, OF Irvington, spent Saturday and
Sunday before last with Mrs. II. ]. Clark
at Lively.
Rev. Porter Hardy preached a very
interesting sermon 60 n large crowd al
Bethel church Sunday before last. Bethel
school will have picnic for the children
when school closes. MAY BELL.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-05-19
LIGHTHOUSE STEAMER HERE.

Lighthouse supply steamer Armenia
was OF Carriers Creek Wednesday morn
ing. This Is the largest supply steamer
atioat and is now on her annual trip
supplying allth lighthouses, lightvessels
and beacon lights on theiAtlantic coast.
She supplied the beaeons at Carriers
Creek with enough oil, lamp chimneys,
lamp wicks and other necessary supplies
to last until next spring. She departed
up river to supply other stations.
Owen Railway, of Weems, has been
instructed by Lighthouse Board to re.
build the beacon on Sturgeon Bar which
was carried away by the ice last winter,
the work to be completed by June 3Oth,
1905.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-05-19
HEATHSVILLE.

Meade 5. Brent, student at University
College of Medicine in Richmond, returned
home last Friday to spend his vacation.
Messrs. James NJ. Booth and Carroll
Rowe left Monday for Petersburg to at
tend n reunion OF the Improved Order of
Red Men.
Miss Grace Anderson is spending some
time at Merry Point.
DIR. Geo. w. Beale returned Sunday
from visit in Richmond.
Mrs. Reynolds has moved to this town
TO dressmake. We wish her much sue
cess.
Heathsville Juniors played Lottsburg
Juniors at Lottsburg last Thursday
the former winning by a score DILL to 8,
This was the first game played by our
boys.
IL. G. Rowe returned from Washington
one day last week. His son, Burk, also
returned from Baltimore.
The County School Board met at this
place last Friday. A committee consist.
ing of DIR. A. NJ. Brent and Captain Hen
derson were appointed to draw reso
lutions concerning the death of the late
William r. Oaughton, who for years
was an honored and efficient member o.
the Board. Among the changes made
it was decided hereafter to pay
teachers as follows:-First Grade $3I
Second Grade SGT; Third Grade 500.
Mrs. Eta Uaughton, after spending
about two weeks at the home of hel
father, Captain John d. Luttrell, returned
to Shirley's hotel
Those who attended Lancaster court
from here are as follows: Messrs. Jas
and Asa Rice, VIM. C. Snow and Hon C
Harding Walker.
Duling & Gregory are spending som,
time here
The Ladies' Aid Society held a concert
in the town hall Wednesday night.
---f----- MARCUS.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-05-19
CAUGHT ON THE FLY.

Hon. j. NJ. Lyell, of Farnham, was in
Baltimore the past week.
Beginning Sunday, this week is memoir
able for it's many and violent thunder,
lightning and transforms. Wednesday
saw sharp hail-storm and almost a
cloud-burst.
Warner w. Beane, prominent citizen
residing near Lancaster Courthouse, re-
ceived slight stroke OF paralysis Sun
day, affecting his hand, but not confin-
ing him to the house.
Among the graduates in dentistry last
week at the Medical College of Virginia
in Richmond were W. Henry Street, of
Essex county, and Thos. A. Jones, of
Saluda. DIR. Street is a nephew of DIR.
w. j. Newbill, of Irvington, and was
formerly student at the Chesapeake
Academy.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-05-19
SOME WEDDINGS

]. w. Harrison. of Northumberland,
and Miss Anaie NJ. Self. Of Richmond
Co, were married at the residence Of the
officiating minister. Rev. Robert William
son. at Farnham. or May 10.
Mrs. Annie Lyell Ficklin, of Litwalton,
Lancaster county, has issued invitations
to the nuptials of her daughter, Miss
Annie Beale Ficklin, and Mr.. T. Beale
Marston, of Tappahannock. The cere-
mony will take place Thursday, II a. m
June lat. at Bethel Methodist Church,
in upper Lancaster. The announce
ment will be read with interest by host
of friends throughout Tidewater as the
young people are well known and de.
servedly popular. Mr.. Marston is sales
man for Baltimore house.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-05-19
w EEMS.

s. b. Hayden and l.. E..Ashburn are
the recently elected delegates from this
school to the Baptist Sunday School
Convention, which meets at Bethany
Church the latter part of this month.
Captain Andrew Lumpkin spent Sun
day at his home here. His vessel is
anchored in Dymer's Creek.
II. l.. Bryant has about completed the
addition to Griff Ashburn's house. 1t is
quite an Improvement.
The Baptist Sunday school is busy
preparing for Children's Day, which will
be held some time in June.
Miss Orah Doggett. who has been
spending the past month in Baltimore,
arrived home this week, Mrs. Leila
Brooks accompanied her home.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-05-19
AFRO-AMERICAN NOTES.

Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Lee, of Tombs, are
the glad parents.
Thornton Fisher. of Toombs, accom-
panied by his daughter, left last Friday
for medical treatment in Baltimore.
Miss Edith Edwards of Kilmarnock an.
nouuces in another column of this paper
that she will teach instrumental and
vocal music. Miss Edwards comes well
recommended and we wish her much
success.
The Waddy's Chapel Fountain OF True
Reformers win hold their annual
thanksgiving sermon on the fousth Sun
day In this month. Rev. Gaines will
officiate.
Mrs. Martha Wright and Mrs. Lavalia
Parker are on the sick list this week
T. G. Walker, Of Gloucester, was at
tending court at Lancaster this week
Invitations have been received here &c
the wedding of Philip r. Liverpool, a
former resident of Tombs, but now OF
Baltimore, 10 Miss Essie j. Lassiter, OF
Boston Mass, which takes place In the
latter city june 9TH. II. II. IL.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-05-19
SOME RELIGIOUS NOTES.

Childrep's Day exercises will be OBJ
served at Asbury Methodist church next
Sunday at s p. m. A pleasant program
has been announced by the committee.
Children's Day exercises will be OBJ
served at Irvington Methodist church
next Sunday at IL a. IN. Program will
consist of singing by the children and
the choir and an address TO the children
and young people by Prof. d. r. An
derson.
Third Quarterly Meeting of White
Stone Circuit will be held on Sunday the
2Sth Of May and Monday the goth at
Asbury. Preaching and the Sacrament
at 8 p. m. Sunday; preaching and Quart
erly Conference Monday. The Presiding
Elder, Rev. j. t. Whitley, will be
present,
Rev. L. r. Combs, of Lancaster; Rev.
B. I. Turner, of King George; Rev. A
D. Lstane, of Oak Grove, A. f. Turner,
of Port Royal; II G. Wexford, of War
saw, and Robert Beverley. of Essex,
came up on. steamer Caroline Monday
and went To Charlottesville to attend the
Episcopal Council as delegates from
their respective churches Free Lance.
Southern Baptist Convention In Kan
sss City closed Monday after Que OF the
most notable meetings Ia the history of
the body. The,attendsnce has been very
large, the interest manifested most graf
flying and the condition of the great
work Of the denomination rs set forth in
the reports, was never more eucour-
aging. Among other things the con.
yeDtion refused to change it's name and
refused courteously but firmly to accede
TO reunion of the churches, North and
South. DR.. Hatcher presented the re-
port upon The latter measure aud II was
unanimously adopted.
Rev. Frank Raymond, of Mathews, al
rived Tuesday and Is earnestly laboriug
with Pastor Clsybrook In the protracted
services which began in Irvingtou Bap.
list church Sunday afternoon. The
same is true Of Rev. Arnold Hall, OF
Norfolk, who arrived Saturday night tc
assist Rev. H. L. Walton In the revival a,
Weems Presbyterian church. The in.
clement weather each night so far has
handicapped the services. The meeting
at Weems will close tonight FRIDAY
but the one at Irvington Baptist church
will probably continue next week.