The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-07
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4; 4 PETERSBURG AUDIENCE
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.rform Worker Deliver Address On
Heform Mo>cmcnt--Urging Bunt-
ing For Hopewell Mayor.
REVIVAL
CAMPAIGN
Il = fefsburg, Too. To Have Great Simnl-
ancons Observation-Disclosures and
Mrs. Mullen Spending Some Time In
florida.

etersburs, Va. March "a large
deeply interested congrega ton
an address at the Second Pres
church at O'Clock this even
Rev. Wilbur +. Crafts, PHI. D.,
iendent of the International
Bureau at Washington, D. c..
, = promotion of those Christian
on which the churches socio-
HMnL unite and theologically differ,
.Hvvlnbrm bureau stands for the de-
the Sabbath ana~purity: for
of intemperance, of
QS and political corruption; for
lvbsastitution of arbitration and
for both industrial and In
.tional war.
ufr. Crafts Is probably the greatest
Lrhority on. and the greatest ex-
FOUNDER of, the principles of reform IN
this country. His subject tonight was
Moral Battles Won and On In Stare
and Nation"
The speaker as a preacher, reform
or. author Of thirty-seven books and
traveller in all parts of the world,
proved that he was thoroughly equip
ped with an ABUNDANCE of facts and
interesting illustrations to make his
address both practical and interesting.
The service was union service fer
Petersburg and the large cnnSregatia ion
from throughout the city heard Mr.
Crafts with rapt attention.
Want Bunting For Hopeweil Mayor.
The many friends in Peterst urs and
Hopewell OF Mr.. Plummer g. Bunting.
former committee clerk of the Peters
burg Council. are urging him for ap-
pointment as Hopeweli's first mayor.
Mr. Bunting, while quite young man,
il very popular and of extensive abii
ity. During his period OF office here he
made many friends through his close
application to and his excellent ability
in attending the duties of committee
clerk and clerk In the health depart
ment Mfr. Bunting resigned the
tierkship here about wear ago. since
when he has been closely identified
with the upopildiue of Hopewell.
In Police Court.
Al today's session OF the police
Court. Justice Clements presiding,
Charles Morriss. colored. arrested yes
ierday By Deputy High Constable
Guinan on the charge Of selling liquor
ON Sunday and without license, vas
fined $50
~Robert Fitzgerald. colored. charged
with shooting at three white boys on
the Norfolk and Western Railway yes
terday. was fined SEQ
George Jenkins. coicred, identified
rs one OF the AtknNAS men W no iSad
up Prince George farmer on John
sons Road some days ago. and Henry
Harris. colorsd. also suspected OF high
way robbery in Prince George, were
held for the authorities of that county.
Judge Mullen In Florida.
II is understood that Governor
stuart will he requested to designate
Judge Christian. Of tho Corporation
Court of Lynchhurg. 10 hold the
march term OF the Hastings Court Of
Petersburg for Judge Mullen, who
with Mrs. Mullen is spending some
time in Florida.
To Hold Simultaneous Revival.
The Methodist ministers OF the city
held their regular weekly meeting at
the washin gton-S Street Church this
morning. with Rev. Il. r. Lpscomo,
ID. D.. presiding elder of the Peters
burg District presiding. Reports were
received from several charges outside
= 81 petersburg. showing that the WoIk
among the Methodist denomination Is
in excellent shape.
Resolutions of respect on account OF
the death of the wife OF Res, IT.
Iiitt were adopted and placed upon
The minutes Plans were discussed for
me simultaneous evangelistic cam
-.stsfa- Of tfse- A8et Aeea!st- Church "a hlGh
10 to begin March 20
Week of Prayer.
The woman Missionary Societies OF
the several Baptist churches ny the
city are observing this. week as
Week of Prayer for Home Missions
Meetings are being held daily, and all
ladies Interested in missions are
urgently requested to attend,
Prizes Arc Awarded.
Al the morning recital OF The
RobArtson Pianoforte school held
saturday, prizes were given the follow
inx children for playing their selec-
,ions perfectly in addition to giving the
tempe. rhythm. key and signature or
The composers name-~Dena Lee Stith.
carrie Poole Barner. Frances Mann.
porothy Seward and Lou Donn Kidd,
A. tho afternoon recital Miss Taylor
h.s heeu reading 10 the advanced
las. series of lecture lessone from
Professor George Proctor.
Gives satisfactory Demonstration
The demonstration in charge or the
new La France combination nre truck
recently purchased by the PETERSBURG
IRE department. gave satisfactory
demonstration of the engine IN Court
I house Avenue this afternoon IN 'he
Z presence of tremendous cro"o'
characterization
Misc FIossie Victoria Duncan aad
Il Mr.. Grover Cleveland Hamilton were
!. ,ited in marriage Mt o'clock Satur-
iHr evening at the home OF the o.
- iating minister, Rev. A. h, Love
mp. stor of the West End baptist
:, ,hurch. The ceremony was Witnessed
= nv several friends and relatives oil the
= Young couple including the bride
mother, Mrs. NJ. +. Duncan.