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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-19
CReENeSVILLE'S FARLEY TRIALS.
Examination of Witnesses for the De
fence-Not Permitted to Testify.

EMPORIA, VA. June lS.-(Special)-
In the Farley case on Saturday
evening the Commonwealth rested
It's case. The defence then conf
menced the introduction Of its
testimony. At a late hour the court took
recess until Monday morning. and the
jury was placed in charge of the Sheriff.
This morning the Court, counsel. Off
GERS, and jury all appeared bright and
refreshed by the Sabbath days rest. 1t
is thought the entire day will be con-
sumed in the examination of prisoner 5
witnesses.
During the trial Of tine Farley case to-
day Mrs Farley, the wife Of the prisoner,
was put on the stand. The Common
wealth questioned the constitutionality Of
the act passed at the last General Assem-
bly,. permitting women To testify for or
against their husbands. The Court sus-
tsined the view Of the Commonwealth,
and Mrs. Farley was not permitted to
testify.
Farley is now on the stand in his own
behalf
Late Saturday AIr. II. 7. Tunstall. an
employee Of the Atlantic and Danville
Railway Company. was quite painfully
iajmcd. DR.. John n Jones, the surgeon
OF the railroad company. rendered all
necessary attention 10 the sufferer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-19
FUNERAL OF ELIZABETH LEAKE.
Hanover Farmers Haryesting-The Yield
of Wheat Is Very Fair.

ASHLAND. VA, June 1S-(Special)- ,
This afternoon at 6 O'Clock, in Oakwood
cemetery. the remains of little Elizabeth
Leake. the only daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs j. NJ. Leake were laid to rest This
is the third daughter who has been called
hence within the past few years.
Wednesday will be County-Court day.
Sandy Scott the negro who is in jail for
robbery and house burning, will be tried.
Judge 7. Il. Il. Wright of the Essex
Circuit. held a special term In Hanover
last week. and at it literally cleaned up
the docket. Judge Wright created most
favorable impression, and left for his
home the last Of the week. leaving many
warm friends in Hanover.
The farmers of this section are in the
harvest. Wheat is very fair. though the
straw is short. In some few places smut
has damaged the crop somewhat, but on
the whole the yield is better than was
expected. Winter oats are good. Grass
crop almost a failure Rain is badly want
ed. Corn looking well, and tobacco most
all planted
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-19
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT.
Cadets VIII Make n 4. :. Regulation Drill
March-A Bicycler Injured.

LEXINGTON. VA, June ls-(Spe-
cial.)-Carls are out announcing the mar
riage OF Miss Mary Bowyer Semmes.
Oldest daughter Of Colonel and Mrs.
Thomas VI. Semmes. of the Virginia
Military Institute and the Rev. Howard
Lee Jones. son Of the Rev j. William
Jones, d. ID. The wedding will take place
on the 26th OF this month in the Grace
Memorial Episcopal church at $50 o'clock
In the evening.
The battalion Of cadets of the Virginia
Military Institute will make "A twelve
mile march into the country between now
and the 25th instant. Colonel Thomas r..
Marshall, commandant OF the corps OF
cadets, will be in command, and all the
rules Of the United States drill regulations
relating 10 the march will be enforced
Y. +. Grimm, a student"of the Wash
ingtOn and Lee University, broke one Of
his cOllar-bOnes while riding "A bicycle last
Saturday evening. The handle bar Of the
machine came loose and he was unable
10 control his wheel. which ran over
rock.
There are so many young ladies' attend
ing the Washington and Lee University
commencement that the students appear
10 be in the minority, which IS an unusual
state of affairs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-19

They formed In their Castle Hall. and
from there marched tp the court house.
which was well filed with the beauties
OF Charlotte. Past-ChancelIor W. c. Car
rington delivered a most eloquent ovation
on Pythianism. The graves Of the de-
ceased brethren were then visited and
profusely decorated with flowers. After
the memorial exercises, the lodge assem-
bled in their Castle Hail. and the follow
Ing officers were nominated for the en-
suing term: John Il. Faris chancellor
commander: "A. L. Cox. vice-chancellor:
r. F. Hutcheson. prelate: J. L. Paulette.
master-at-arms.
Miss Matte A. Rice and Miss Virgie
Jones. two OF Smithville's lovely and
charming bellies, who have been In Rich
nbnd for some time. the guests of r. r.
Roberts, 10i south Third street. returned
home.
Miss Mabel Osborne. Of KeysviIle. Is
here on a visit to her uucle's family. Mr..
Dabney Norvell
Miss Nota Thompson. who has been
teaching in Bedford county, has also re-
turned TO her home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-19
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY COURT.
Important Cases To BE Tried-The Grizzard-
Copeland Homicide Case.

FRANKLIN. VA. June lS.-lSpeciaD.- -
To-day Is County-Court day In this coun>
ty, and the session Of the court will pro-
badly be most interesting one. y num-
Der Of felony and misdemeanor cases are
already on the docket. and there are a
number Of indictments TO be be consid-
cred by the grand jury amoss others
one for felony in assaultng the jailer and
breaking JAIL i'm which a true bill Will
almost certainly be found and one for
misdemeanor for alleged violation or IL
cense laws. the action upon which by the
grand jury is doubtful. The most impor-
tant case, and the one of most wide
spread interest on the docket. which has
been set for the first day OF the term,
Is that Of Commonwealth against G. T..
Grizzard for homicide Grizzard killed a
man named Copeland Barden at Adams
Grove. on the Atlantic and DanVille rail
road. in this county last fall by shooting
him with n pistol. lie will be prosecuted
by the Commonwealth Attorney, Mr..
William Shands. and by Mr. j. G. Parker.
OF this place. who has been employed TO
assist the prosecution. He will be de-
Tended by Mr.. w. :. Holland. Of Wind
sor Va. and by Mr. W. }. Sebrell. Of this
county. 1t is generally understood that
his defence will be the plea OF self-de-
fence. which will be earnestly combated
by the Commonwealth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-19
Neville, blue ribbon; A. c. Marshall,

Neville, blue ribbon; a. c. Marshall,
white ribbon.
Hunters-Three years. carrying iso
pounds; Arch Waddcll. first premium.
SIS. G. NJ. Peach. second premium, ".
Four years old. carrying 80 pounds: Dr.
Richard ID. Hoge. hrst premium, 80: "A.
C.. Marshall, second premium. so. Five
years, carrying 80 pounds: Holmes Van
Sickle. first premium. $50; james ID. Hall.
Jr.. second premium, SO. Five years.
carrying $50 pounds: n. L. Turner. first
premium, $50; Holmes Van Sickle. second
premium, SIS.
General Utility Class-Sucklings: John
l.. Dunbar, first premium, s.; George NJ.
Slater second premium. 3. Yearlings'
Douglas Gibson, fist premium, si5; X. {.
Littleton. second premium, $40. TWO
years old: James II. Skinner, hrss
premium, si5 Frank Moore. Jr.. second
premium, So Three years - Robert
Fletcher, first premium, $20 Richard
Frasler. second premium, so. Four years
old William III. Carter, first premium,
$50: Mrs. Ida Dulany, second premium. $40.
The total amount OF premiums awarded
end paid was S952; total receipts at gates
AID grand stand. exceeded N.lOD; gross
receipts from lunch and refreshment-
tables si2J.
The net returns OF the latter Will be
appropriated toward the monument TO be
erected in Upperville cemetery in memory
OF Confederate soldiers who fell In this
vicinity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-19
NORFOLK NEWS NOTES.
City Offices TO BE Divided Between Prohi-
bitionists and Radicals.

NORFOLK, VA, June lS.-(Special.)- }
The Advisory Board Of the Prohibition
lists commence caucus work this week,
and will have everything 'cut and dried
for the new councillors to act upon when
they enter upon their duties on the first
OF the month As the Republicans voted
with the element opposing the regular
Democrats for the purpose cf adding force
to the split. and not Tor any love Tor
ProhibiuOnist or Reformer, the regulars
very forcibly express themselves in re-
gard to appointing Radicals TO Office
white or black. They believe this course
Of their appointments will contribute con-
siderably towards the recovery Of the
lost ground of the regulars. The Demo
cratic clubs show no loss Of strength
or lack of enthusiasm.
WRECKERS At WORK.
Wreckers commenced work this morn
ing on the schooner $. II. Rowley which
was run into by a tug on Saturday. night
and sunk.
The Benevolent Protective order Of
Elks delegates all left here yesterday for
jamestown, ~ Y, TO attend the annual
session Of the Grand Lodge.
The Evangelist James II. Schoolicld, Of
Danvilc. is' conducting a very successful
protracted meeting at Elizabeth city. y.
G., and over one hundred conversions
have 50 far resulted.
The Grim con. case just filed in the
CORPORATION Court is in the form Of d.
vorce proceedings brought by Mr.. w. d..
Tennille against his wife, Annie f. Ten
mile. \ very wealthy capitalist Of Nor
folk figures in the affair. and very sensa-
tional developments are expected.
DEDICATED.
The Baptist church at Little Creek,
Princess Anne county. was dedicated yes
terday afternoon. the dedicatory sermon
being preached by Rev. r. r. Hatcher. of
this city, assisted by Rev. j. u. Howell
and others.
Rev. W. S. Leake, Of this city still has
under consideration the appointment Of
city missionary Of Richmond.
RUN OVER AND KILLED.
4 colored man was run over and killed
on the Norfolk and Southern railroad
early yesterday morning.
John White. one Of the Public Ledger
carriers. died yesterday from eating green
apples. it is said.
The new United States steamer Mont
gomery will so into commission at the
naVy-yard at noon tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-19
o'eeRRALL's TRIBUTE TO Mr.. MILLER.
Genius In His Line-iIis Anecdotes Pure
and R-plete With Humor.

There are few. II any. better endorsed
men on the entertainment platform than
our own towGAnan. Polk Miller. The
Dispatch takes pleasure in printing the
following tribute 10 his, genius from the
pen OF Governor Charles T. OFerrall,
which we clip from Mr.. Miller's descrip-
tive circular just issued by his represen-
tatiye, Mr. Horace +. Smith:
Mr.. Polk Miller Is one of the best de-
lineators OF the negro character that |
have ever seen. An evening with him Is
an absolute pleasure. First hs quaint
limitations of the old-time darky bring
side-splitting laughter. and then. almost
IN the same breath, he moves his audience
to tears. He Is a genius In his line. and
what renders his entertainments more de-
lightful is the fact that all his anecdotes
are pure and replete with humor'
Mr.. Mllers prospects for next season
are remarkably bright, and number OF
engagements have already been made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-19
CHlLDREN'S DAY AT CREWE.
Elected Pilgrim Knights-Order of Rail-
WAY Trainmen-Personal Notes.

Irainmen-Ier-ondl
CREWE, VA, June 1S.-(Special)-Yes-
terday was Children s-Day at the Metho'
dist church, which was largely attended
The church was handsomely decorated
for the occasion. The exercises, which
consisted OF singing. recitations, and a
short address by the pastor, Rev. X. +.
Gayle, was much enjoyed.
After the lecture on Thursday Of Rev
Henry Coleman. grand chaplain Of the
Grand Lodge of Masons OF Kentucky. be-
fore Crewe Lodge the following were
elected members of the order of Pilgrim
knights: D. $. r. Jones, 7. 5. Harlan
J.. W. Bryant, II. j. T. Kello. w. W
Guy. George Oliver, ID. r. Newman, Dr.
J. II. Noung. W. Il. Cridlin, and Or. j.
w Bryant
Dr. j. W. Bryant was elected dervist
chief, and DR.. j. III. Young and Mr.. I. 5
Harlan aides.
The Order of Railway Trainmen are
making arrangements for an organization
here which will consist OF fagmen
switchmen. &c.
Misses Louise Budd and Cora Adams, oil
Blackstone, are visiting Mrs. c. 5. Smith
son.
Mr. Mclean Bacon Leath, Of this
county who has been attending school al
Churchand Academy, near Norfolk, has
returned home for vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. NJ. Williams have re-
turned from Baltimore
Paddy Wdgins, formerly with the
Farmers Baseball Club OF Peters
burg, but recently with the Hill city Club
has returned TO his railroad duties again
Mr. A. 4. Jones. OF Richmond. is visit
ing his old home at Blackstone
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-19
TO BE BURIED HERE.
Young McCormack's Remains To Reach
Richmond To-Ntorrow.

Richmond 1o-MOrrOw
The remains OF young George Walter
Mccormack will arrive in Richmond to-
morrow morning for interment IN Holly
wood cemetery. AS soon as the identity
of the deceased was established Mr..
Frank T. Glasgow, his father-in-law, left
for New York TO take charge Of the body.
The funeral will take place from the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Glasgow, No. | west Main
street. at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Miss Cary Glasgow and Mr.. Mccormack
were married two years ago last March.
They returned 10 Virginia a few weeks
ago. and spent several days visiting
friends in Norfolk. They then came TO
Richmond and on last Monday night Mr..
Mccormack received telegram calling
him to Charleston In an important suit.
He was quite sick, but determined to go,
against the advice OF his friends here.
He had not been I'm South Carolina more
than "A day or two when he was sum-
moned TO New York. He wrote his wife
OF the call and from that time until
the news of his death came Mrs. McCor-
mack did not hear from her husband.
1t was about noon yesterday when this
sad intelligence INST reached Mr.. Glas-
COW
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-19
THE H. A. cARRINcToN CAMP.
Organized in Charlotte County and Named
In Honor OF "A Gallant soldier.


SMITHVILLE, CHARLOTTE COUN-
TY, VA, June ls.-(Special.) )-Pursuant to
"A call published in the Charlotte Gazette
the old Confederate veterans met here on
Friday last for the purpose OF organizing
a camp. A goodly number were present.
Robert +. Hutcheson was elected chair-
man and John B. Faris secretary. Thirty
two names were enrolled. The name Sc
lected was the III. A. Darlington Camp
of Confederate Veterans. II was named
in honor OF Colonel III. A. Darlington, the
gallant and intrepid colonel of the EiSh-
teenth Virginia Infantry, Picketts Divis-
ion. He was in twenty mine pitched bat
ties, and was at the head OF his brave
regiment In the daring and headlong
charge OF Pickett at Gettysburg. With
his own hands he planted the colors OF
his regiment within the Union lines, was
desperately wounded, captured, and held
a prisoner on Johnson's Island for eight
months. After the war. owing to his
popularity and brilliant war record, he
was elected and reelected Clerk OF Char
lotte county, which position he held until
his death. He died in Richmond where
he had gone for medical treatment IN
January. 1885. and was Inferred In Shockoe
Hill cemetery. in that city.
The following officers were elected FOR
the ensuing year: William IL. Smith, Colo
nel-commander; ]. c. Clarke. first-iieuten-
ant-commanaer; X. ID. Adams. second
lieutenant commander; j. NJ. Smith, THRU
ieutenant-commander: John b. Faris. ad-
jutant; G.. w. Barsdale, Quartermasteri
| James c. Watkins. officer OF the day.
r.. f. Hutcheson. chaplain; +. c. Thorn
ton, treasurer; J. 7. Paulette. sergeant
major; DR.. W. T.. Niche. surgeon: George
Chappell. assistant surgeon; w. ID. Beas-
| ley. lor-sergeant; David Rice. color
guard; W. Il. Dunn color-suard; Nathan
Daniel. wdette.
This camp Is composed OF good material.
and will soon number LOO or more men,
bsrs.
PYTHIAN-DAY.
This was also Pythian memorial-day,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-19
Virginia Coihge for Yonng Ladies', Roa-
nnlIa An

The Virginia College for Young Ladies.
under the presidency OF Or. w. \. Harris.
located I'm the beautiful city OF Roanoke.
Va, is one of the foremost schools In
the South It's magnificent new buildings.
with all modern improvements. on cam
pus Of ten acres. amid gorgeous mountain
scenery in Inc Valley Of Virginia, famed
for health: its ample course OF study,
European and American teachers, make
the Virginia College for Young Ladies
one Of the most attractive and beautiful
college homes in the Union. 1t Is attend
ed bv lS) pupils, representing seventeen
States. For descriptive catalogue, address
". A. HARRIS. ID. D.,
Roanoke Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-19
Church Damaged by Lightning.

NEW MARKET. VA, June B-(Spe-
cial. )-During a severe thunderstorm here
this evening the Methodist church was
struck by lightning and considerably dam
aged. Only few weeks ago the public
school building was struck by lightning
Just after the school was dismissed for
tho day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-19
NirRinin HenGh.

Passengers for Virginia Beach leaving
Richmond via Chesapeake and Ohio at
p. NJ. arrive at Virginia Beach 7.i5 y. NJ.
This train carries Pullman car from Rich
mond TO Newport News.
The Chesapeake and Ohio train leaving
Richmond at $40 A. NJ also connects at
Norfolk with Virginia Beach train. ar
riving at Virginia Beach at l:2O p. NJ.
and carries parlor-car to Newport News.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-19
Memuranda from MeherrIn.

MEHERRIN. VA, June ls.-tSpeciai.)-
George w. Hill, OF Richmond. left for
Long Branch, n. j..
Mrs. George Thackston and family, OF
New York city, arrived and will remain
all the summer as a guest of Mrs. Bet
tie Bagby.
Miss Lulie Watkins, who has been
teaching in Smyth county. returned home
on Saturday.
Miss Roper. OF Austinville, is visiting
Falkland.
All crops In this immediate vicinity
are I'm remarkably fine condition. The
wheat yield Is better than for years past.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-19
KILLED WHILE STEALING A RIDE.
Jumped from the Train to Escape Detec-
| tion and Fractured Hi, Skull.

DANVILLE. VA, June 1s.-(Special)-
William Carter (colored was stealing a
ride Sunday on a north-bound freight
train on the Virginia Midland, and when
nearing Fall-Creek Station. fearing detec-
tion, he jumped from the train and ran
into car standing on the side-track.
fracturing his skull. He was placed on
the $50 incoming freight tonight to be
brought to his home. in Neapolis. but died
before the train reached this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-19

In the notice Of Miss Johnson's COM
mencement exercises an omission WAS
made relative 10 Miss Edna Banton. who
took distinctions in all OF her cxamina-
tions. 1t was Miss Anna pell Forbes
who figured so admirably in the French
recitation. and not Miss Edna Forbes,
as stated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-19
They Give Satisfaction.

All who have seen them are delighted
with the Famous Paintings OF the
World" which are now being offered 10
their subscribers by the Dispatch Com
pany. Call and see them. Each number
can be had by bringing or seading three
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nee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-19
Michael Burke.

This staunch Democrat who. for forty
years has been an honest laborer and
taxpayer in the city, OF Richmond, Is
an applicant before the now Council
for Keeper OF CANDLES Hill Park. lie
is In every way qualified for tho place,
and should by all means have it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-19
,Iou,,,in Land. sold Cbe,p.

ROANOKE. VA. June lS.-(Special.)--
Several thousand acres OF mountain land
OF the Fort Lewis tract, near Salem. were
sold at auction to-day for 80 and 10 cents
an ACRE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-19
q. w. walker & Co.'S Property sold.

DUBLIN. VA, June is.-(Speciai.) &c.
s. Baskerville. assignee of George w.
Walker & Co.. on Saturday sold the real
estate OF @. w. Walker The farm. situ-
ated one mile from Dublin, was bought
bv George yermillion. OF Lynchburg. for
$500
MIR. Walkers town property was pur.
chased by Or. w r Gushing fox E0QQ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-19

When Baby was 81 = - gave her CastonS
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung TO CastOria.
When she had Children. she gave them Castoris.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-19

Orders for printing sent 10 the Dis
patch Company will be given prompt at
tention. and the style OF work and prices
will be sure to please you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-19
PYTHIAN-DAY.

This was also Pythian menorial-day.
and Randolph Lodge. No. S, Knights Of
Pythiss s"rnAA out In larxa Rpnbers>
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-19

II will tell the gentleman" answered
Nr Hatch. NO man should have the
RIGHT TO 20 on a board Of trade ana en-
gage in a transaction or a series ot trans
actions the effect Of which is to depre-
ciate the value Of the property OF MS
fellOw-citizcns.
Nr Hatch answered questions asked by
,.,rious other members as TO the effect OF
the bill upon certain specific cases clted.
and I'm closing said that the intent ana
purpose Of the bill was 10 prevent short
~, "loDe" sales. or by whatever name
they are known. which are OF wlnu' anu
do not comprehend a purpose 10 h'"Ne
actual delivery Of the commodities
Mir Warner GemocraD, Of New YORK.
said that II the Democrats wouiu dV' IT."
the bill. after fully acquaintlhg 'heIh-
selves with its provisions, WIN 'he No'e
from the Republican side. they "ouiu
defeat II by an overwhelming h'aJoi"s
II was uudemocratic. paternalisuc ana
ever since il had been introduced III tns
Congress by It's Republican author III 'ile
Fifty-nrst Congress down 10 the present
,,,ne he had been opposed 10 H. Coih-
psr,ng the Hatch bin OF the I1fty-secohd
congress with the present one, MI war
rer pointed out the changes. which ue-
,nonstrated. he said, either that the
charges made by MIR. Hatch In ms report
an the first measure were not wen
founded or that the condition OF Things
Was so rapidly improving that there wa wa
no necessity for the passage OF me OH.
The omission OF aour from the iist OF
commodities named In the bill OF uhe
E,iftv-second Congress. said Mr. Warner,
demonstrated that the bill had been mon
keyed with by somebody who was anou'
a Thousand times more OF a miller thah
the author OF the bill (Mr HATCH was
farmer.
PRODUCT OF MISINFORMATioN'
The bill he said. was the product OF
miginformation. This was not saio' Mi' M
Warner explained, in the sense OF cru
clsrn upon the gentleman from missouri
but because II was the only explanation
for The bill Proceeding 10 detailed sup
mort Of the statement. Mr.. Warner *
planned the meaning Of option wo41
which Air. Hatch had used to denne or
expfeas q geIabling traasacuon' ~ Was.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-10-12
Death of an Old Xirninian.

Col. John I. Moffett died suddenly of
paralysis, Oct. 9Th. at his home in Ironton,
Ohio, in his Goth year. He was born in Au-
gusta county in 1925. In his early manhood
he was connected with several large COM
mercial houses as travelling salesman and
was later travelling passenger agent of the
East Tennessee, Va. and Georgia Ry. trav-
cling between New Orleans and Toronto.
In 1882 he settled with his family in Ports
mouth, Ohio, and from there he went to
Hamden. o.. and took charge of the Amer
lean Hotel. In 1886 he took charge of the
IrontOn House at Ironton. At the time of
his death he was a travelling salesman for
a Baltimore coffee house. He leaves a
widow and five children, Mrs. Jos. B. Lick
liter Of Staunton. Mrs. John A. Hartman
of Augusta county, Mrs. Frank Bixby of
Ironton. and Thos. IT, and Geo. D. Moi
felt. The Daily Irontonian says of him:
during his many years Of travel the
deceased made hundreds of friends and is
known by every travelling salesman, hotel
! proprietor and merchant in this part of the
country. In his death Ironton loses a
highly respected citizen, society true gen.
tleman, and the bereaved family loving
husband and kind, indulgent father.''