Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-14
ROANOKE
Death of Captain H. DAWN, a For
mer Citizen.
Entering Upon an Interesting NUM-
cipaI Contcst-Dcafh Of Mrs. Rich,
ar0son and Mr. wiiiiamson-Ap-
Pronching 1inrrlage.

Roanoke, Va, March 13-Captain
Henri DAWN, of Point of Fork, Flu-
wanna county, died Friday at Staun-
ton. in tho 59th year OF his age, after
an illness of about one year. The de-
ceased came to Virginia i'll 1871 from
France and located in Roanoke, from
which place he carried on extensive
railroad contract building on the Nor
folk and Western and other roads. lie
purchased his late home some years
ago from the late General r. Lindsay
Walker and continued his contracting
business until the date of his illness. He
leaves "a widow and four children
Mrs. Thomas II. Walker and Miss Nina
Divan Messrs. Augustus and Fred Da-
win. Captain DAWN was very popular
and had many friends all over the state.
G Virginia. Ills funeral took place Sat
urday afternoon from Point of Fork.
Captain DAWN resided in Roanoke
several years, being prominently con
nected with its great period Of prosper
1ty. lie was most popular and high
ly respected citizen and the news OF his
death will be received with sorrow. He
has visited the city often since moving
elsewhere to make his homo, and owned
valuable property interests in this city
and section.
INTERESTING MUNICIPAL CON
TEST.
Roanoke Is just entering upon n most
interesting municipal contest. which Is;
to decide who shall represent the city
in the Council for the ensuing fiscal
year. 1t has already been shown that
the people are tired OF the present man
agement OF affairs. and think that Il
more economical administration OF tho
city government would be preferable. L
Is now plain to al that a bitter fight
will be made between the ins and the
people OF the city. The fight over the
election Of u City Treasurer will also
be holly contested. Charles w. Thomas.
the incumbent, who has held the Office
for three successive terms. is q candi-
date for reelection. ana is very pOpu-
lar. He VIII be opposed by Captain X.
b. Workman, one of the best known and
popular citizens OF Roanoke.
TWO DEATHS.
Mrs. Mary Richmond, wife of James
Richmond, of Third street northeast.
died at her home at 8 O'Clock Saturday
morning. She was n member of Lee
Street Methodist Church. and lady OF
rare Christian character and sweetness;
CT disposition. She was 80 years of age.
Her husband. who is connected with
Catogni brothers, and one child sur
vivc her. The funeral services were held
at the Lee Street Church at $50 o'clock
Sunday afternoon. Rev. NJ. It. Marsh
officiating. The Ladies' Aid Society of
the Lee Street Church attended in a
body.
J. Clacll Williamson, son of Nancy c.
and the late William L. Williamson.
died Saturday afternoon Mt the homo OF
his mother. near the city. aged "a
years. He was popular and pronlisin;
young fellow and his untimely end is
much to be lamcntcd. The funeral was
held from the residence at II O'CLOCK,
and the remains were laid to rest in the
family burying ground. The pail bear
ers were Messrs. Clack Nelms, Charles
Nelms. William Bass. Mayor Woods,
Jcnncr Walker, Clayton Hart. George
ELLIS and Jptcr ITuff