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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28
Nine Explosion.
MIN he H1eelinn Ren;stet.

Speciai 10 the Wheeling Register.
NEwBURG, w. VA, January PA most
disastrous explosion occurred at the shaft
of the Orrel Coal Company here to-day al
3:20 O'Clock p. m. The shock was a terrific
one and was heard for more than mile
away and shattered windows and the tim
bers in many houses of the town. The
shaft is $50 feet deep and there were thirty
nine miners at the bottom mining coal, a
majority Of them married men and living
in this town and vicinity. There were also
two strangers who were looking through the
mine. The names of the miners known to
be in the shaft are:
Daniel Miller, Newburg, married; Bird
Miller, Newburg, single; Isaiah Timmons,
Newburg, married, wife and six children (;
VIM. Timmons, Newburg, single; Chas.
Turnkey, Newburg, married, one child; Pc
ter Hanley, Newburg, single; Michael
Clarke, Newburg, single; Newton Moore,
Newburg, married; Alvey Weaver, indie
pendence. married William Sansbury, In
dependence, married Jas. McGowen, New
burg. single; John Carroll, Newburg, mar
ried John Spencer, Newburg, single; Nor
gan Freeman, Ironton, married; Henry
Lambert, Newburg, married; Andrew
Scott, Scotch Hill, single; Jacob Weaver,
independence, married; Arthur Ogden,
New6urg, married L. Fortney, Clarksburg,
single; Ross Kelley, Newburg, married +;
William Lamire, independence, married !;
Frank Lamire, Independence, single; NJ.
Kenney, Newburg, single; Nicholas Bir-
they. Newburg, single; Albert McWilliams,
Newburg, married; Joan Hornber, New
burg single; James Johnson, Newburg,
married Harvey Guy, Newburg, single ;
Joseph Guy, Newburg, married; Thomas
Guy, Newburg, single; Richard Birthey,
Newburg, married; John Byres, Newburg,
married; Clinton Albright, Newburg, mar
ried; John Conoway, Newburg, single {:
John Edwards, Newburg, single; AdOlph
Vein, Newburg, married; John Lambert,
Newburg, married; George Higgins, Scotch
Hill, married F. Moone, Newburg, single.
This makes u total of twenty-five married
men among the dead, of whom seventeen
reside here.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28
Cootoi,,,s Fortunate Discoueru,

Capt. Coleman, schr. Weymouth, plying
between Atlantic City and n. Y, had been
troubled with a cough so that he was una
BILE to sleep, and was induced to try DR..
Kings New Discovery for consumption.
1t not only gave him instant relief, but al
laved the extreme soreness in his breast.
His children were similarly affected and a
single dose had the same happy effect. DR..
Kings New Discovery is now the standard
remedy in the Coleman household and on
board the schooner. Free Trial Bottles OF
this standard remedy at Geo. T. Lights
Drug Store
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28
DIED.

Suddenly, in Bolivar, on Tuesday, the 18th
about 20 years.
Sunday morning little Susie Burkhart,
daughter of T. c. and Sue W. Burkhart, of
Berkeley county, aged 10 months and % days.
At his residence in Shepherdstown, W. Va,
Friday, Jan. 18th, of paralysis, Mr. GEORGE
McGLINCEY, one of the Oldest citizens of that
town.
At the home of her father near Shepherds
town. suddenly, January l4th, 1856, Miss ANN
REBECCA RANDALL, daughter of Mr.. JOS
eph Randall, aged A years II months and u
doNe
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28
These ore Solid Facts

The best blood purifier and system regu'
lator ever placed within the reach of suffer
ing humanity, truly is Electric Bitters. In
activity of the Liver, Biliousness, Jaundice
Constipation, Weak Kidneys, or any dis
ease of the urinary organs, or whoever re-
quires an appetizer, tonic ormild stimulant
will always find Electric Bitters the best
and only certain cure known. They act
surely and quickly, every bottle guaranteed
to give entire satisfaction or money refund
ed. Sold at Fifty cents bottle by Geo. I
LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28
.W,FRRFED.

Jan. 10Th. 1856, in Martinsburg, by Rev. r. c.
Holland. Mr.. JOHN D. RISER and Miss DORA
D. SMITH, both of Martinsburg.
In the NJ. E. Church, South, Brucetown,
Frederick county, Virginia, on the 18th in
slant, by Rev Frank A. Strother, assisted by
Rev. Mr. Stump and Rev. Mr.. Boggs, Mr.. a.
w. PITTMAN of Vaudeville, Clarke county
and Miss CORA B. HUYETT, daughter of Mr..
Samuel Huyett of Brucetown.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28
Rncklen,s 1rnica Salre.

The Best Salve in the world, for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe, Ell
Sores, letter Chapped Hands, Chiblains
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no payment required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price, 20 cents pei
box. For sale by Geo. T. Light.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28

or Ministers and Deocoas' Meeting, 10 be
bcid az Cbor'esto'rH January 2S-3l, 1886,
Jan. 2Sth, Z P. &.-sermon by Rev. L.
+. Nillbourne.
Jan. 29th. 9! A. M.-Devotional Exer-
cises. led by Rev. J. c. Davidson 10! A.
M.-"The Prayer Meeting Essential to the
Success of a Church 2" Rev /. r. Mill
bourne and J. W. Sewers. 3P. M.-"Chris-
tian Decision :" Rev. j. c. Davidson and
Col. Mann Splitter 7P. M.-Sermon by
Rev. I. B. Shepherd.
Jan. 30th, 81 \. M.-DevOtional Exer-
cises. led by Rev. A. J. Ramey. 10 A. NJ.
Obedience the Test of Discipleship; :"
Revs. Julian Broaddus and Il. II. Pitt. 3
p. M.-"Pastoral Support Essential to Pas
toral Success :" Andrew Broaddus and J.
R Num-. M-"The Closet the Chris
tian's Source of Strength" Revs. 4. }.
Ramey and J. T. Eubank.
Jan. 3l.-Sermon in the morning and at
night. L. b. SHEPHERD,
Moderator of Shenandoah Association.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28

Mr.. Andrew Gilkeson Woods,-son of
the late Jno. X. Woods, former resident
of this town-died at his home in StauntOn
on Tuesday of last week, in the 9th year
of his age, of rheumatism Of the heart, All
the Stanton papers pay handsome tributes
to his memory. From the proceedings of
the Chamber of Commerce we take the fol-
lowing:
Twas but few days since that our friend
and associate, Andrew GilkesOn Woods,
walked among Us in the seeming flush of
robust health, yet, to-day, in the conclusive
wisdom of an All-wise Creator, he has been
called from earthly scenes, and, in the ear
ly hours OF manhood morning, has crossed
ed over ehe river to his eternal rest.
As a youth, reared in our midst, he gave
unquestioned promise OF future usefulness
in any vocation adopted, which was amply
realized in his fine business qualifications,
coupled with his unhinching integrity,
which rendered him indispensable to those
whom he assisted in his earlier life, and, As
the head of the house Of A. G. Woods q
Co.. endeared him to all who came in busi-
ness contract with him.
Of enlarged views, he was ever awake to
the interest of his city and his people, and,
naturally, the advocate of everything cal
culated TO improve the one or add to the
prosperity of the other.
Sensitive to suffering, he was ever ready
TO relieve, either with personal effort or pc
cuniary assistance, promptly rendered.
Generous, to a fault, and peculiarly un-
selfish, he was necessarily the warm friend,
the devoted sun and loving brother.
To his widowed mother and only sister
so sorely afflicted by his death, We tender
our warmest sympathy and coincidence, and
bid them believe that all is for the best.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28

My heavy Fall trade has left me with a
stock of Odds and Ends that must close
out before getting in Spring goods. l have
assorted them on tables in the centre Of my
store, with prices down-down-down
The public invited to call.
1900 Locust Posts on hand and for sale.
GEO II. HAGLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28
RentOUdI Of SnOlC.

TNHE attention of the citizens Of Charlestown
i is especially called to the provisions of Sec
1. Chap. xii of the Corporation Ordinances as
follows:
"AIl owners or occupants of property within
the corporate limits shall be required TO remove
or TO cause to be removed, the snow from tier
sidewalks within four hours after the snow has
ceased to fall pr0rded, however, that should
the snow fall during the night or on Sunday,
it shall be removed within four hours after sun
rise of the following day. A fine Of one dol
lar shall be imposed for each and every time
the snow is suffered to remain beyond the time
prescribed by this ordinance, and the Street
Commissioner shall remove the same at the
costs of the town.
Those interested must render q strict compli-
ance with this law, OF It's penalties will be
strictly enforced in all cases.
C. NJ. HOUGH,
Januarv 10. 1856. Mayor
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28
..Maruland, w MaryIand.0
Pretty wives,

Pretty Wives,
Lovely daughters and noble men,"
"My farm lies in a rather low and MAS
matte situation, and
MY wifew
"Who"
"Was very pretty blonde"
Twenty years ago, became
"Sallow ~
"Holiow-oyed ~
"Withered and aged -
Before her time, from
"Malarial vapors, though she made no
particular complaint, not being of the
grumpy kind, yet causing me great uneasi-
ness.
"a short time ago l purchased your rem
edy for one of the children, who had very
severe attack of billiousness, and it occur
red to me that the remedy might help my
wife, as / found that our little girl upon re-
covery had
Lost
Her sallowness, and looked as fresh as q
new blown daisy. Well, the story is soon
told. Ny wife, to-day, has gained her old
time beauty with compound interest, and Is
now as handsome matron IF / do say 1t
myself as can be found in this county,
which Is noted for pretty women. And !
have only Hop Bitters to thank for 1t.
"The dear creature just looked over my
shoulder, and says can tiatter equal to the
days of our courtship,' and that reminds me
there might be more pretty lcires if my
brother farmers would do as | have done.
Hoping you may long be spared to do
good, l thankfully remain,
CT. JAMES.
BEITsvILLE, Prince George Co, Nd,
May 18th, 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28

A special lot of warm suits and overcoats
for men and boys, with extra warm Innings
made purposely for the extreme cold wealth
er are now being shown on our counters all
at extremely low prices.
WIN. KAHN q Co., Sadler Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28

Judge Faulkner held the Berkeley Court
didn't exchange benches with Judge
Fleming as was contemplated.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28

Mr. VIM. Rutledge has re-rented the
Continental Hotel az Martinsourg-the
new lease being for five years. This vii.
be good news 90 very many patrons OF that
excellent hostclry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28

In lSS4ll4 marriage licenses were issued
and in 1855 only 20 in Berkeley county
We hope $50 viii be a retriever
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28

We cling teuaciously TO our friends, but
we don't exactly want 90 freeze to 'em.
Please produce promptly the promised load
of wood
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28

Our exchanges note the unusual moriaIl-
~ of game birds I'm consequence of the ex-
treme weather.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28

It is simply marvellous how quickly con-
situation. biiiousness, and sick headache
are cured by Sellers Liver Pills"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28

A precious gem is SELLERS Cough Syr-
up"-has never been known to fail in cur
ing colds, coughs, and whooping cough.
Price DC.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28

A chrome to ,he friend that first fulhlh
his promise 20 bring us a load of wood.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28

Mr. b. +. Harrison, of Shepnerdstown,
has been appointed a Notary Public.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28

The G.. l.. 5. C. win meet Ut Stephenson
Seminary ON Friday, February jth, at 7;5o
p. m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28

ON Tuesday of last week Mrs. james Ro-
per fen and fractured her right arm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28

The Independent Fire Company re-
elected Mr.. J. c. Holmes captain.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28
CHURCH NOTES.

The Rev. DIR. A. C. Hopkins will preach
at Kabletown on Sunday next, January
3lst, at 3, 2. NJ.
The Rev. S. V. Hildebrand will preach
at Kabletown next Sunday 3lst, at ! l o'clock
and Oakland in the afternoon at o'clock.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28

Mrs. X. II. Tru.sel has purchased che
Dot corner of Maine and samuel street-op-
po.itc COL Coyle's of Hon. ID. b. Lucas.
Consideration $780, We understand q
dwelling win De erected thereon.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28

1-- Lucy Carpenter a bride of two
months residing near Winchester, twenty
years of age. was the victim of coai-oi-
lamp explosion last Friday night. She en-
i.arual .o azanguish the light by blow
ING down -.e chimney of the lamp. The
lamp exploded and ,heoil was thrown over
a.rre--0n. Iu her agonies she rolled on
Che a.or .len jumped up and ran out of the
a.a-. ul threw herself into the snow, eN-
,ngush'ug the flames Her husband was
u .le barn 40 the sine. When he arrived
a could DO nothing for her, as she was
burned beyond human aid. hedied Mon
..rM 0rulu-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28

~ None genuine without bunchof green
Hops on the white label. Shun all the vile,
poisonous stuff with Hop OF Hops in their
name.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28

We are very much in need Of wood.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28

County Court on Monday next, February
lst
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28

Judge Faulkner win begin the Spring
Germ Of the Circui. Co1r. ON Tuesday, Feb
ruary 9-h. The following Is O list of petit
urymen drawn
Joseph g. Eiche.1er-er, Il. w. Norris,
W e. Daniels james w. Eng,c, Thomas
cup. M. O.. BecSham. Horace Bea-l Jacob
T. Hac'ey. james Smal.wood, Geo. w DIX
.r. John 81. Roberts. Joseph oTider, w.
F. Hemp. Juvav1e K01utz John II Cooke.
p.-.r~ Hinton, Tobias Hendricks, James
W Green. VIA. Melvin, Wm. Burnett, III.
H Cooke. John Beuuer, q. w. Osoeurn,
IHut, Frazier. james w. OFT, q. ID. bow
-- Emmue. Schaeier. solomon Gruoer
Ltl.r R. uuvet- A. ~ Allen.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28
For Sale or Rent.

THE commodious residence and Office for
Il merly occupied by DR.. J. J. n Straith ana
now in the occupancy Of Mrs Abbott in
Charlestown. W Va, with the lots attached
consisting of one and one-eighth llll acres
convenient location-near the y. q o. depot,
Courthouse and all the business portion OF
the town The house is substantially built OF
brick and is in good repair, with good out
buildings. Possession given April J. 1856.
For terms apply 70 ,,
Jan. II, l6S5-u CLbON MOOhb'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28
ARELIABLE MEDICINE!
SCHOOL BOOKS AND SUPPLIES.

WE have in stock and will keep during the
w year, full stock Of School Books and
School Supplies, such as Copy Books, States,
Hemp Satches. Leather Bags and everything
pertaining 20 the School Sundries business.
We shall have at all times a full line Of the
books used in the Public Schools 70 sell at the
State Contract price for the Cash. Any books
not in stock furnished in few days.
Sept. 3, 1885. AISQUITH & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28
PROGRAlIlIE

or Ministers md Degc0as' Meeting, 10 be
ked az Cbqrletorn, Jau0rB 2S-3l, 1886,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-28

BEITsvILLE, Prince George Co., Nd,
May 26th, 1888.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-14


Of the city many families we're driven
from their homes BY the sscrosching
food. Dozens Of bridges over streams
were washed away. The losses cannot
be estimated, but must DO exceedingly
heavy.
AT Lebanon, o.. the Methodist Epis-
copal church, the Lebanon House, .
gristmill, q wAtch-house, and several
residences were uaroofed. Shsde-trees
are nearly all uprooted, and nearly
every ra ilroad across the State Grip
pied. Some will require several days
for repairs.
KILLED AND WOUNDED.
INDIANAPOLIS, ND, May IA
storm passed over Kempton, thirty
nine miles east Of Lafayette, on the
Lake Erie and Western railroad, last
evening, nnroofipg houses. tearing
down trees and fences, and carrying
everything before il.
One man was killed and q number
are reported seriously wounded. There
sre several washouts below here on tho
Louisville, New Albany and Chicago
and Wabash roads, and trains are from
eight to twelve hours late. A number
OF buildings were struck by lightning
and considerable property destroyed.
No one was injured.
CHURCHES AND TRAINS WRECKED.
DAYTON, OHIO, May l3.-Dayton
is isolated. No trains or mails are in
or out. The telegraph and telephone
wires are all down.
A storm OF wind. rain, and hail
struck here and in the vicinity last
night. The small streams became
rushing torrents, and the Miami river
mighty flood, rising nine feet in three
hours, inundatiDg fifty acres Of houses
in the Fourth Ward, and drowning
horses and cows.
The merchandise in the cellars is
ruined. The bridges 10 all directions
are swept away and farm buildings
and dwellings demolished.
TaTnOunL Is u tOtdl vicOh' Al
church at Beaver Town, whore aprayer-
meeting was in progress, was demol-
ished, but none of the panic-stricken
woIshippers were seriously hurt.
Dwellings there were twisted from
their foundations. At the Shaker village,
three miles east, many buildings were
unroofed, barns blown down, and cattle
injured. A special train with Superin-
teDdent Tucker was wrecked near Os-
burn. Mr.. Tucker and six others were
injured. They were brought to Dayton.
The north. bound freight train on the
Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton road
dashed into a washout at 'Possum Run.
five miles south Of Dayton, and thirty
ton locomotive was carried $50 feet
down the mighty torrent before sink
ing. and then rolled over and over. At
daylight farmer a mile across the wa
tiers. noticing signals Of distress, rescued
the freight crew from tree.tops, the en-
eiDeer. John McCutcheon, and his fire.
man being seriously injured. Addi-
tional disasters reported by country
people are constantly coming in.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-14

NEW YoHx. Nay lsy--Coteoa qgn{ 49,
Orleans. . Tide. consoiidsssl 81 ssso1t -
s.0l6 balss: exports-to Great Hsfto,n. l9zs
flour steady. whsst-spot Without cnse!4
OF importance: pngraded red. 63ae9c.s NoD
red. toas0Sc. delivered: June e7sso9t<cs
Cotn-spot ". higher; unxrsdsd, Sy~tee. 8
no. 2, t5sa47se: in elevator June: - l.tSe
unchanged. cofiee-spos sslr; Mo nrsn -
%. sugar dun and nominal; fair TO eOo4
refining, = l3.l6s6 Lice; refined duh
Molasses dull; so-test lekc. ksce frms
for refined. Rosin doll At st.o5asi. 10.
Turpentlne dull at s5t<c. Hides sioady
Wool unchanged and dull. Pork firm; Mes
81 25asg5v for old. Niddies dull; ioug
Gear. s5.e2x. Lard nrmer; western steam
spot, s6.1sa<o.2o. frefghts firm.
CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, May ls.-F1oor castor. Wheat
fairly active and easier; May. 7ska75<c.;
ss sSe hisser ;n' ca,h. s4xasts,e': Nay Nay.
ssaas6sc.: June. s4As3thc.: July.
sekss7 Lice: oats steady cash.
2ekc. June, 2sAa2s1fc. July, s7'Ses!sc.
ss.ss; June. ss.7s11ass.sa; july, ss.sos
ss.e5. Lard fismer: cash, $3.50: June,
s5.s7saso.92,S: July. IS 95ass 90. ehort-ribs
steady; cash; $3.50. Boxed, meals hrmer
Il
clear. s5.Goss5.65. whixkoy steady at sl.l4.
REVIEW or THE CHICAGO MARKET.
CHICAGO. May iS.-The wheat mayket
opened steady, June starting NJ 1870. aud
Advancing TO 1870. Cables were dull. aud
the report of large grain failure at Balti-
more caused n week feeling and free seils
Ing. under which June declined TO 7oxc.,
but rallied toward the close. Influenced by
rather free export movement at Now
York and some inquiry here, closing on the
-, 10 A. Al.
ON the afternoon board II was the A me.
There was q stronger feeling in corn. with
IN advance OF hasso., which was well main
tained. Oates ruled q shade higher. Pro-
visions were firner and closed higher
81. LOUIS.
ST. LOUIS, May ls.-Fiour unchanged.
Wheat dull and about unchanged: No. .
red, May, soc. bid: June, e0AasINc. corn
duh end weak; No. 2 mixed. cash. 32sc. (:
June, 32'Sa33c. Oats firm aud almost life.
key. 81 10. Provisions fairy active and
ger eraliy nrm. Pork steady at -. i5ase as.
lard firm nj s5.7oas6 rs. Bulk meats ac-
tive aud lrm; boxed lots-long clear, ~. 2s {;
clear $3.50 bacon strong: long CLEAR.
s5.7oas6.7o; short-rlbs, $3.50; clear. so.sos
$500.
CINCINNATI, May lS.-Flour heavy and
unchanged. Wheat heavy and lower; No.
2 red, s5Sas7c. Corn dull and unchanged.
Provisions firm and unchanged. whiskey
steady NJ sl.1o. sugar unchanged. Hog
nrm f; common aud light. sS,<0ays.lo; pack
ing and butchers. sS.9oa3t.25.
LOUlsviLLE.
LOUISVILLE, May is.-Grain duh.
Wheat-No. red. sec. Corn-No. 2 white.
Provisions dull and unchanged.
WILMINGTON.
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-14
Tho Red Men.
ofthe Richmond Dispatch.

NORFOLK, May Is, 1886.
The Great Council of the Improved
Order of Red Men of Virginia re-
assembled this morning at Q O'Clock
with Gfeat-Sachem G. S. Wells in the
chair.
Various reports Of committees were
presented, and several hours were con-
sumed in their discussion, after which
some Of the reports were returned to
the committees for further report and
others adopted.
The report Of the keeper Of records
giving the statistics of the order in
Virginia was received, and without
reading referred TO committee to be
reported to the Council at the evening
session.
The remainder Of the morning ses-
sion was consumed in exemplifying the
unwritten work of the order.
At the afternoon session Of the Great
Council Of Red Men the following Off
GERS were elected for the ensuing year !:
OIeRt CaCutIu, odineS -. Deiote. VI NUT
folk Great Senior Sycamore, c. E..
Hill, Of Richmond Great Junior Saga
more, p. p. Rockecharlie, of Lynch
burg; Great Prophet, G. s. Wells, Of
Manchester; Great Keeper of Records,
p. II. Riley, of Winchester; Great
Keeper of Wampum, G. W. Toby, Of
Manchester; Great Sanap, L. T. Nc.
CURE, of Norfolk; Great MiScheniwa,
]. S. Tower, of Richmond; Great
Keeper Of Wigwam, w. j. Traylor, Of
Petersburg; Great Keeper of the For
est, II. A. Campbell, of Portsmouth !;
Representative to Great Council Of the
United States, II. I. Phillips, Of Hamp-
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-14
MsmOriai.Day at Portsmouth.
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NORFOLK, May l3.-Memorial-day
was observed in Portsmouth this after
noon, and the demonstration was of the
most imposing character. All the mill
tsry companies, uniformed Knights of
Pythias, uniformed 0dd-Fellows, and
Confederate veterans Of Norfolk united
with the military and similar organiza-
tons of Portsmouth, and, with bands
Of music, escorted the Ladies' Memorial
Association, the mayors Of the two
cities, the orator and chaplain to
Cedar Grove cemetery, where the prin-
cipal ceremonies took place. Colonel
Henry C. Hudgins, commanding the
Fourth Virginia regiment, with full
mounted staff, commanded the line.
At the cemetery about 1000 people
assembled. The memorial Grafton was
delivered by Rev. Bernard P. Lips
comb, Of the Virginia Conference.
Many Union veterans took part in the
exercises, and the wives of the naval
officers at the nsvy-yard sent flowers.