Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-04
ON THE APPOMATTOX
THE SUDDEN DEATH OF A PETERS
BURG LADY.
Other Denths-Narrow Escape of
Two Young Men from Drowning
An Exciting Experience-Base-
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PETERSBURG. VA, February a.
tspecial)-Mrs. Mary Northington. wife
of Mr.. l. S. Northington. died suddenly
at her home, on Halifax street, at an
early hour this morning. She had been
quite sick for several days with a Sc
we're attack OF grip. but her illness was
not such as to cause alarm. This morn
ing, while In bed, she called TO her hus-
band for assistance in changing her po-
sition, TO render her more comfortable
This was done. but her condition very
suddenly changed for the worse and
death occurred in few moments. Mrs
Northington was about SO years Of age,
and was greatly respected by a large
circle of friends.
ANOTHER OLD CITIZEN DEAD.
Mr.. Charles T. Robinson, a well-known,
citizen and genial gentleman. died at
his residence, on High street, this after
noon, Of Bright's disease. He was IS
years old, and had long been a sufferer
He leaves a family.
SUDDEN DEATH OF A YOUNG MAN.
Mr.. James Bell Young died last night
resulting from exposure, after only
few hours illness. He was taken Ill
on the street, and. though every atten-
ton was given him by physician and
friends. he quickly succumbed to the vio-
lence of the disease.
NARROW ESCAPE OF YOUNG MEN
Messrs. John Moyler and Claggett
Young, two well-lnown and popular
Of of no
escape from drowning yesterday in
Prince George. They hired a horse and
buggy from Mr.. George "A. Fittz, and
drove down into the country TO transact
some insurance business. Some distance
beyond the courthouse, they came TO
small stream, which, while much swol-
len by the rain, did not appear so da.-
gerous as to prevent them from attempt
ing to ford it. The young gentlemen.
however were mistaken in their calcu-
lations. The horse stepped into deep
water at once. and he was forced down
stream by the current. carrying the
buggy with him. Mr.. Moyler, fearing
that the horse would be drowned. Jump
ed out, and attempted to pull the ant
mails head towards the bank; but after
brief effort in this direction he was
swept down i'm the current and only
saved himself by catching hold nf bushes
and dragging himself ashore. Mr.. Young
stayed in the buggy. standing In water
up to his waist, endeavoring to keep
the horses head above water, and in
this condition he remained for over half
an hour, until Mr.. Moyler, who had gone
off for assistance, could return. The
horse was finally gotten out but died
by reason Of his long exposure in the
freezing water. Messrs. Moyler and
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cold. They have returned to the city.
and have, fortunately, escaped any bad
effects.
GENERAL NEWS.
Mr.. r. d. Butler and his colored driver
were thrown from their wagon on Bank
street this afternoon, and both slightly
injured.
Mr.. A. II. Crowder and bride. of Sussex
county, who were married In Weldon
yesterday, were registered at the Cen
trail Hotel. in this city. to-day.
The probability is, If State baseball
league is organized on an economical
basis, that Petersburg will furnish a
good team. 1t was the high prices for
players that broke up the Petersburg
team last year.
The freshet i'm the river has broken up
and carried of the ice. which for seve-
raj DAVIS interfered with NAVIGATION