The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-11


Stonewall Jackson's division for two
years, and afterwards in General Jen-
klns brigade OF cavalry. The testimony
Oh MS comrades in arms is that he was o
faithful and fearless officer. He is
little autocratic in his present role and
somewhat inclines to Shut off the in
qusitlveness of reporters, but they take
it all right.
OFFICER a. NJ. JONES,
one of the Oldest and most faithful, Of
hcers of the police force, was for awhile
chief OF the organization. He was born
November g, 1S47, in Fluyanna county,
has lived in Roanoke eight years, and
been member of the police force for
three years. He is feet ~ inches in
height, weighs 200 pounds, has hazel
eyes and black hair, wears short mus
tache, and is quiet and determined in
the discharge of his duty
OFFICER PETER n. BOwERs
another faithful and efficient officer. was
born in Botetourt on the 10Th day of
July, 1857. He has lived in Roanoke
five years, and was appointed to the
police force about a year ago. He has,
during the absence Of Chief Morris, as
sumed the duties of that position and
discharged them satisfactorily. His
heiGht is six feet one inch, and he
weighs 1873 pounds. He has light hair.
blue eyes and brown mustache. He
is Regarded as one of tho best men on
the force, as his frequent appointment
as acting chief of police shows.
OFFICER l.. II. BROWNING,
another worthy member of the force.
was born on the 25th of July, 1912, in
Allegheny county, and has been police
man since May, 1856. lie is five feet
nine inches in height, with grey hair
ana lron-gray mustache. He weighs lG5
pounds, and is very active and vigilant
rs an officer. llpsgsas soldier in the
confederate army, and served the now
born republic with answering fidelity.
OFFICER y. \. MAEHY
was born in Mecklenburg county on the
9th of November, 1862. lie was ap-
pointed member of the force on the list
of April, 1890 lie is six feet two inches
high. of muscular build. with full brown
whiskers and black eyes.
OFFICER }. l.. EANEs
is 4l years old; was born in Lunenburg
county, and has been in Roanoke
twelve months. lie was appointed a
policeman in February, and is re-
garded as an excellent officer. lie and
OFFICER j. NJ. WARE
are regularly stationed at the Union
Depot to keep order there and both are
about the same size and complexion
Officer Ware was appointed regular
policeman about two years ago. lie
was born in Amhurst county, June 10,
1852, and came to the Magic City lit
tie over four years ago. He is six feet
in height, Weighs 1S5 ponds, has blue
nd J., In. ~
with light sprinkles of gray in both.
OFFICER j. I. CREEcY
was appointed member of the regular
police force on the 1stof April last. lie
was born in Bedford county, Novem Der
25, 1856, is five feet 10 inches high,
weighs 200 pounds, has steel-gray eyes
and heavy, sandy-colored mustache,
He bears the reputation of being an ex-
cellent officer.
OFFICER j. II. VEST
was born in Nelson county in 1860.
and was appointed member of the re-
gular police force on the 3rd of April
last. He has resided in the city five
years, is 6 feet inch high and weighs
20S pounds. He has hazel Dyes and
black hair, and bears an excellent re-
putation as an officer.
OFFICER C. II. a. WELDON
was member of the force as far back
as 1882 and after some changes of en-
ployment has again become a member of
that body. He is bold and faithful
officer, was born in Manassas, December
4th, 1871. and his last appointment dates
from April last.
OFFICER CHAMBERS ORGAN
is from Lunenburg county and is the
son of Hon. John Orgain, of that county.
He is % years DID, and was appointed a
member of the police force on the Goth
of April last. He is light-complexioned
> feet S inches high, and weighs lGO
pounds.
OFFICER j. L. AUSTIN
was born in Albermarle county: is
twenty-four years old and was appointed
on the force on the 9TH of April. 1890.
lie is six feet one inch in heighth. has
blue eyes and dark-brown hair and
weighs 1866 pounds. Though one of the
youngest men on the force, he is also
one Of the best.
OFFICER j. G.. WOLF
is an excellent officer. lie was born in
Botetourt county February Z. 1853, and
is the son of Rev. John w. Wolf. lie
is six feet high, weighs ZIG pounds, has
blue eyes, light hair and mustache and
has resided in the city two years.
THE SPECIAL FORCE.
OFFICER j. A. VEST was born July 9Th,
1880, and was brave Confederate soldier.
His son w. A. VEST, is "a years old, and
was born in Nelson county. lie is a
very promising young man.
Il. Ii. PETZEI was born in Germany,
April 9th, 1865, and is faithful and efii-
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