Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-24
ON THE APP0MATT0X.
THE DEATH OF DIR. ROBINSON a
GREAT SHOCK.
THERE Was NO PREMONlTION.
Heard From, but Not
Captured - Exchanged Vehicles - A
Cool Hand Evidentiy-A Marriage
Personal Notes.
Personal Notes

PETERSBURG VA, November o.
Especial The sudden death OF Dr. c. V.
Robinson, health officer OF the city. at
| his residence, at late hour last night.
was shock to the community. The
Doctor had been out attending TO his
practice all days and meeting and con-
vofsing with friends in his usually cheer
| full manner-even up TO the time that he
went home to retire. There was not even
a premonltion OF the apoplectic attack,
that came 50 suddenly, and ended his life
so quickly. DR. Robinson was a man
Of genial temperament and kindly heart
and will be sadly missed in the commu-
nifty. He was the fourth physician OF
prominence I'm our city who has passed
| away within comparatively brief
period. The medical faculty, Of which
no was for many years the secretary.
met tonight ana adopted resolutions Of
respect 10 his memory.
The police authorities have heard from,
but have not yet caught the thief who
night before last stole Or. S. a. Hinton's
horse and buggy. Yesterday morning, IN
the neighborhoOd of Butterworths, in
Dinwiddie county, he stole fine new
surrey from q widow lady and left Or.
Hintons buggy. which had become dis
abled in its place, and continued his jour
ney with his new turnout. 1t is hoped
that he may yet be captured.
At ifs next meeting the Common Coun-
ell will elect a health officer. in place
OF Dr. G. Y. Robinson, deceased. Ii is
understood there Will be several appli-
cants for the position. some announce
ments having already been made.
Mr.. Marion PEBBLES and Miss Susie Gil
liam Wilson were united IN marriage at
10 O'Clock this morning In the Tabb-
Street Presbyterian church, the pastor,
Rev. j. W. Roseboro, -. d., officiating.
Tho decorations were palms, ferns, and
flowers. The ceremony was simple and
beautiful in its order, and was witnessed
by a large assemblage of friends and in
vited guests. The following gentlemen
acted as ushers: Messrs. ". 5. Young
Henry Patteson. Meade Mann. White
worth Wilson, ID. V. Parker, Fisher COL
Her. DR.. John Mann, and Or. William
Pitcher.
The bride, attired in a becoming blue
travelling suit, with hat and gloves TO |
match, entered by the main aisle with her
brother Mr. Samuel Wilson, preceded by
her maid OF honor, Miss Salie Wilson !
Abreast of her, IN the right aisle, walked
the bridegroom, accompanied by his best
man, MT. &. II. Ge5Dlc6, the couple meet |
ing before the pastor in front of the |
pulpit.
The bridegroom is one OF our best |
known young businessmen, very pop |
ular, and greatly respected. The bride |
is a very charming anG beautiful young |
lady and a fayorite with a host of |
friends. The couple left for the North |
on their bridal trip.
Rev. George w. Wray, who goes to his |
former church, az Newport News Will |
leave behind him here many warm and /
devoted friends. During the past two |
years he has most acceptably and ably |
served the Washington-Street Methodist /
Episcopal church, and TO the recent con- |
ference rendered a most encouraging ac- |
count of his stewardship. Mr.. Wray |
came here from Newport News, and goes /
back among old friends.
Mr.. w. r. Beach lel here yesterday /
for Phoenix, Ariz, 20 bring back TO |
FarmWne for interment, the body of |
his brother, John T. Beach, who recently /
died OF that distant point. Some days /
viii be required-going and coming-to /
the sad mission.