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It is Stated That th i Washington Guards Will Go to Westmoreland to Protect John Lomax fror* LynchingWhen Trial Comes Off.(Special Dispatch to The Times.)FRFDFRICKSBFRO. VA.. July 7.—The programme for the centennial celebration of Salem Baptist Churcli. at Sparta, Caroline county, will include the following special features: Historical sketch of Rev. Andrew Broaddus, the pastor;a.n address on I he “Value of the Local Church.” Tty Rev. It. W. IT Hatcher, of Richmond; unveiling of portraits of former pastors and an address by Rev. F. B. Beale, of King and Que£n county; address on “Baptists and Religious Liberty,” by Rev. Dr. George W. Beale, of Northumberland county; address on “Baptists and Missions,” by Rev. Dr. J. P. Dill, of this city. Since ISlM. this church has been werved by only three pastors, all bearing the name of Andrew Broaddus.Andrew Broaddus the tirst was succeeded by his son. Andrew roaddtis the second, and the son of the but* r, Andrew Broaddus th*' third, is the present pastor. He 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 timo than it has over been before. It. is in fine condition ! pnorally, and a liberal contributor. The | present pastor has no other charge, and j gives his entire time to this church. It j is expected that an immense crowd wib bo in attendance on the occasion of thecentennial. and expensive preparationsha vo. been made for entertaining the guests and visitors. A big free dinner v. ill be served during the day.NOT A CANNON.Tt has been rumored for years that alarge- cannon was 'in the bottom of tiltRappahannock J'iSvor olo jt Ccn milesabove this city, said to have been leftthere by Federal troops while crossing. JSeveral young men of this city oon-C'-n-od the idea of securing it as a relic ;and with teams blocks and tackle, w* ntto the spot, and after several hours’ hard iwork, located their supposed treasure, but |when it was drawn out of the water tothe shore by the teams, it proved to hra. large, old iron mill wheel, which hadbeen lying nt the bottom of the riverf. r von rs.*If trouble is npprenended. which isprobable, when the trial of John Lomax the assailant of Miss Costenbader comes u; in the Westmoreland County Court, at Montross. on Monday, July 2Mh. it is raid that Governor Montague will order the Washington Guards. Captain M. It Rowe, of this city, to the scene to prevent a lynching .and preserve order.Roland Tankard, a son of Mrs. Mo]]ifTankard, of this city, while r* f play non i jBrandy Station, in Culpeper county, j wh^re Mrs. Tankard is visiting, fell-and broke both bon* s *f his left arm, butIs now doing well.
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Richmond Times
Richmond, Virginia, US
Tue, Jul 08, 1902
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