Richmond Palladium (Daily), 4 August 1904 — Page 1

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EV. PARKER'S

RETIREMENT toil PASTORATE OF FIRST y BAPTIST CHURCH AUSES MUCH REGRET pong the Parishioners and Other Friends of the Good PastorSome Data. Rome time during last fall or win:in the course of one of his serns. tne lie v. Addison l'arker mu ted to his congregation that this uld be his last year as regular min er of the First Baptist or any other breh. Rev. Parker felt that after jig and busy years it would be only lit to draw his large ministry to a se. lie has served the churcn oi lich he is at present pastor for out three years, and he now feels le and ready to retire from active storship. This does not necessarily ply that Rev. Parker will be idle, r he will not abandon the ministry tirely. He will preach now and en here and there and will lend his e talents whenever they are needed. iis idea did not comup upon him once, for about fifteen years 6 he decided in his own mind that en he reached a certain age he buld retire from active . work. He s now arrived at that age and will pry out the thoughts of years ago. Dr. Parker was born in Danbury, nnecticut. His father was a Cole professor and a clergyman and a fry distinguished man in his time. b traces his genealogy to the family fwhich Chauncey DePew, General German and Judge' Hoar are memre, on his parternal side. He bet gs to that class of men known all er the world as the "Sturdy ock." Dr. Parker is a man of fine ucation, and keeps well posted on rrent events. About two years ago made a five months' tour of the old luntry, visiting Korea, Japan, China d the borders Of Russia. During his ky he gained a knowledge that is ry valuable to him today, especially ice there is a war going on in the untry he visited. He is very famiir with the scenes of the different ttles, the topography of the counh and the strategic points at interr. . t Detween me two nations. Dr. Parker's retirement from the inistry comes of his own volition d many are the regrets expressed at Abaction he thinks he is justified in Iking. However, he feels as if he daing the right thing, and would t take such action if he didn't think labile he was pastor of the Baptist ureh he was enabled to see tne bits of his labors shown in various kys. The congregation is in good ndition; sixty or seventy members Lve been added and there is but a hall indebtedness on the church. For all of these things he is thank1 and feels that in Quitting the regar ministry he can look back over i j i 1. 1 a a JlSl OI laoors anu. ue auie tu ank God for a number of good eds done and work accomplished. fefore coming to this city Dr. Parkwas pastor at Boston, Mass., ElW N. Y., Morristown, N. J., and fcporte, Ind. Richmond is the small!t charge Rev. Parker ever had. He W"property in this city and he will lost likely remain here so, as to be ar his children. His son, "Wilson B. arker, is a prominent architect in dianapolis and he also has a numrof kindred in and about this city. The Palladium has only good to say Rev. Parker. He has always been nd and courteous and ever willing id ready to give whatever he had at would be of interest to the peoe. OLD NEWPORT ennion of Her Schools of Other I Days Held Soon. Many residents of this city have

received the following notice: There will be a reunion of the schools of 'Old Newport," at the Friends' Church, in Fountain City, Indiana, August 10 and 11, 1904. The first session will be held on the evening of the 10th, at 7:30 o'clock, and three sessions on the 11th. The reunion held two years ago was an occasion long to be remembered by all who were present, and we fully expect this one to be even more memorable. You are cordially invited and earnestly requested to be present. It will always be a matter of regret if you do not attend. Come filled with reminiscences of those "ancient days." An excellent program is being prepared which will brighten our memories of those happy times. If it is impossible for you to come, won't you send us your photograph, with name and address on back of it, or write us a letter to refresh our recollections of your school days in Old Newport. If you desire the photograph returned it will be sent back to you or disposed of in a way you may desire. "We extend this invitation to every old pupil, but you can readily understand how difficult it is to get a complete list of all the old pupils now living, so if you know of any of them in reach of you, please in form them of this reunion or send their names and postofiice address to us. Free entertainment will be provided by the good people of Fountain City. Will you kindly notify the Com mittee if you are coming. With an earnest desire to have you with us, we remain, Truly yours, O. N. Huff, Chairman. On Behalf of the Committee.

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LEST1 PI8KETT CONCOURSE OF FRIENDS GATHER IN NEW GARDEN CHURCH TO OFFER CONDOLENCE To the Bereaved Family History of the Accident The Burial in New Garden. Fountain City, Ind., August 4 The funeral of little Lester Pickett, who was accidentally killed last Tuesday, occurred at New Garden church this morning at 10 o'clock and was very largely attended, a great many persons being present to offer their sympathy to the heartbroken parents. Rev. Gretta Retts and Fannie Elliott had charge of the funeral. A consoling funeral discourse was preached. The interment was in New Garden eemetery. The sad accident that took away the life of little Lester occurred last Tuesday. Like all other chuldren he was playing in the barnyard, and wanted to pass through the gateway. The gate was an old one and very rickety and was propped in its place by sticks. When the little fellow took hold to open it the gate fell upon him, crushing out his life instantly. After the lapse of a short time his mother sought him and to her great horror she saw the form of her little boy cold in death, under the bi& gate. The greatset excitement prevailed for. a time, the entire neighborhood rushing to the scene and offering every assistance that could be rendered.

JOHN W. KFRN . Democratic Nominee for Governor. . i." r.f i -I'M ' ' '"

- MR. D. G.

The above cut is the latest and best picture of Mr. D. G. Reid, who is now visiting in Ireland This is the gentleman about whom so much has been said recently in regard to the United States Senatorship rom Indiana.

GREAT DISORDER Experienced at Port Au Prince, Hayti, at Present. (By Associated Press.) Port Au Prince, August 4. This city is in a state of great disorder.. Soldiers are stoning Syrians to prevent them from opening their stores. A number of Americans, seeking refuge at the legation, were stoned while driving in carriages. FUSION TICKET Nominated, in Kansas Populists and Democrats. (By Associated Press.) Topeka, Kans., August 4. The demand of the Populist State conventions adjourned this morning after having effected a fusion for the State campaign and nominating a ticket on which the Democrats name the governor (D. M. Dale), Secretary of State, State Treasurer and Superintendent of Instruction. The Populists have Lieutenant-Governor, Justice of the Supreme Court, Auditor, Attorney-General, Superintendent of Insurance and railroad commissioner. HORSES GALORE A. C. Underhill Picks Up 37 Head in East St. Louis. ; Mr. A. C. Underhill arrived home this morning from East St. Louis with thirty-seven horses purchased there. He will have a public sale here next Tuesday. On the Louisville & Nashville Several Injured. (By Associated Press.) Louisville, August 4. The southbound passenger train on the Louisville & Nashville leaving Cincinnati at 6 p. m., Wednesday collided with a north-bound passenger at Horse Cave, Ky. Thirty-two passengers and four trainmen were injured. It is thought none will die. The condition of the engineer is serious. All postal clerks were badly shaken up, but not seriously hurt.

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REID. MAY FORFEIT $18,300 for Not Having Steamer Ohio Up to Requirement. (By4riAssoeiated Press.) San Francisco, August 4. The Un ion Iron Wrks may forfeit $18,300 to the government for failure to bring the battleship Ohio up to the speed requirement with knots. The trial showed a speed of 17,817 knots. ONE VOTE Repudiated the Joint Primary to Be Held August 18. Newcastle, August 4. By a plur ality of but one vote the Henry coun ty Republican committee today, at a meeting held at Newcastle, repudiated the joint primary to be held August 17th, and decided that Henry county should take no part in it. Union and Fayette counties will now have to fight it out for themselves. The committee met on Monday to duscuss this matter, and a meetng was called for yesterday, as there was not a quorum present. On Monday both Mr. Moore and Mr. Ogborn were present, and made statements of their positions to the committee. FAIR Some of the Attractions and Prizes . Offered. The Indiana State Fair will be held at Indianapolis, September 12 to 16. rnzes aggregating $du,uuu.uu are offered, which are apportioned among the different departments as follows Draft and light harness horses $2,500; Racing, $10,000; Beef and Dairy Cattle, $6,200; Sheep, $1,800; Hogs, 1,300; Poutry, $1,S00; Farm Products, $S00; Fruits, $S00; Flow ers, $550; Dairy Products, $200; Culinary, $160, and Fine Arts, $1,300. Following the example of many of the Eastern State Fairs, the managers have at great expense secured several big specialty acts, which will be given free twice eaeh day during the fair in front of the grand stand. Among them are Holloway's High Div ing Horses; Dare Devil Tilden, Bieycle High Diver; Mile. Zoar, in a novelty slack wire act; Riee and Adams, grotesque European Comedy ! Acro bats; Reklaw, Champion Comedy Bi-

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cyclist of the world, and the original four Flying Banvards. Other free attractions will be announced later. The Indianapolis Military Band of thirty musicians will furnish the music. The prize lists of the fair can be obtained by mailing a postal card to

Charles Downing. SSecretarv. Room 4, State House, Indianapolis, Ind. Miss Horney to go to St. Louis. Miss Elizabeth L. Horney, of this city, and a teacher in the public schools of Crown Point, Indiana, has been appointed to a position in the Department of Education at the St. ouis Exposition, and will be con nected with the Indiana Exhibit. Miss Horney is certainly to be congratuated upon her appointment to so de sirable a place. She leaves af once or St. Louis. Doctors' Annual Picnic. Thp Wavne Countv Medical Society meets at Jackson Park this aft-! ernoon. lne doctors are accompanied . m, , . , y their wives and they will have a picnic supper after the routine of the egular meeting is over. West Virginia Demmys. (By Associated Press.) Parkersburg, W. Va., August 4. The convention was kept waiting until almost noon for the platform. When he unanimous report of the commit tee was read cries were heard for white men's plank. George Byrne of fered that plank as an amendment and the discussion began. WITH 100,000 TROOPS OKU IS IN FRONT WITH FIFTY THOUSAND Russians Driven. to the Last Line of Defenses by the Japanese at " Port Arthur. . (By Associated Press.) New Chwang, August 4. General Kuroki is behind the Russians with 100,000 troops. Oku is in front with 50,000 and Nodzu on the left flank with 50,000. Defeat will compel Kuropatkin to surrender or move westward. The Russians at Port Arthur were driven to the last line of defense by the Japanese. Three hundred and fifty guns are in action. Vladivostok, August 4. The prize court decided to confiscate flour and the railroad equipment on the steamer Arabia consigned to the Japanese ports. The remainder was consigned to Hong Kong, not to be disturbed and the Arabia will be released when the conficsated portion is removed. St. Petersburg, August 4. The war office does not expect the Japanese to resume an advance for several days. They are probably preparing for a flanking movement or awatinga strong column from New Chwang. The delay gives Kuropatkin time to ar range for a battle or to effect a withdrawal. Washington, August 4. The Japanese legation received- a cablegram from Tokio saying; Oku reports the enemy retreating northward continually since August 2. The Japanese occupied Hai Cheng on August 3. Teach in No. 6. Mrs. Pear Davis, of New Paris, will teach in No. 6, Center township, this vear. Yourself and family are requested to attend the eleventh annual meeting of the Graves family, to be held in Glen Miller Park, on Thursday, August 18th, 1904, at 10 o'clock a. m. and annually thereafter on the third Thursday in August, without further notice. , Rathbone Sisters social No. 9 will meet at Mrs. Iibbert's, 549 South'E and Sixth street. Lunch day.

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PRETTY GE OF KHIGHTSTOWN

WRITES HER MAMMA A TENDER NOTE OF HER ELOPEMENT Meets Lover and is Married in IndianapolisDetails of the Whole Affair. lv,"-mMlMUI' Ind. August 4. mi. - i J,is pace was in the thro es of excitement yesterday when the news of the elopment of pretty Forence Pritchard became known. The following note was addressed to "Dear Mamma," and left at the home: "I don't know how to begin, for I am going to do something that I have never done before. I am going to disobey you. Carl and I will be married tomorrow, and are going to St. Louis. Mamma, you beg papa not to be mad at me, for I love him so." The Carl referred to was Carl Beeson, her sweetheart. Young Beeson, who is a gas-well driller, was in Mr. Pritchard's employ, and bad lived part of the time at the Pritchard home. The friendship which had sprung up between the young people soon ripened into love,and they desired to be married, but Miss Pritchard's parents objected on account of her youth, as she is only seventeen. Some time ago Mr. Beeson 's fath er wanted him to go to New Mexico with him, but he said he would not go unless ; he could take his sweetheart with him. Mr. and Mrs. Pritchard" again refused to give their consent to the marriage and the young people at that time acceded to their wishes. Miss Pritchard went to Indianapois with her parents for a short visit at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David Monticue. In the afternoon Mr. Beeson came after her. They s drove to the Pritchard home, south of this city, took Miss Pritchard's clothes and drove to Charlottesville, where they took a car for Indianapolis They Went to the home of Miss Wilma Mattox, Miss Pritchard's cousin, in Irvington, ad yesterday afternoon were married by the Rev. Robb Zaring at the Methodist parsonage in Irvington. They left immediately for St. Louis to visit the Fair. They will return here the last of this week and will then go to New Mexico. Miss Pritchard was in the junior year of the high school here, and she is very popular. Young Beeson is also held in high esteem. The congrat ulations of their friends and probably parental forgiveness and blessing await their return home. SENATOR HOAR His Illness Only of a Temporary Nature. - (By ; Associated P;ress.) "Worcester Mass., Augnst 4.-r-Re-ports of the dangerous illness of SeneXXATOB GXOBGX T. BOUL: . at or Hoar,,ar. 'denied at his residence. He has been troubled with lumbago, but is improving daily.