Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-10
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Young Arthur Gray Drowned Yes
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Suffolk. Va, Sept. 9.--Arthur Gray, 10
years old. went battling yesterday in
scott's creek. near Exit, and was
drowned. The fatality happened IN
sight of friends, who saw his struggles
and were Dowerless to aid him. Gray
was a good swimmer. and had been in
the habit Of going to the creek sew
'eral times a week during summer. He
was taken with cramps in deep water.
Drag hooks were procured and the
pody. recovered, but too late for resus-
citation.
OYSTER INFRINGEMENTS.
Oyster Inspector Williamson has been
busy lately reporting and Furnishing
vlolators OF the law. One OF the most
parlance, rough culling." Occasionally
a man Is caught working without a
license. a dozen or so persons have
been fined $40 each recently.
Inspector Williamson says the Nanse-
morid river oysters promise we'll this
year. There is Il gOud-sized crop and
their condition is excellent for the sea-
son.
STONED A TRAIN.
Charged with stoning q Norfolk ana
Western passenger train. Grossly Jones,
IL years old. was to-day arrested by
IluIIiCiiHc DIitIlCll at DlIllliliIclti, Va. ~
few nights ago Jones got mad with
Conductor Farrar at Windsor because
he couldn't ride as blind baggage. When
the train pulled away Jones threw u
rGcl through Il window at Captain Far
rar. The train was stopped and the
crew gave Jones n chase across the
way lie left them.
Hurricane Branch had n telegram
from Detective Baldwin. of Roanoke,
Jones arrest. The fugitive
was traced TO Suffolk. Norfolk, New
port News back to Norfolk, Suffolk
and Smithfield. Jones denies the charge.
He may be sent to the Dcnitentiary il
found guilty. Justice j. I'll. Holland will
conduct the preliminary hearing next
Tuesday ut Windsor.
REVIVAL SERVICES.
DR.. w. w. Staey. pastor will begin a
series OF cvengalistic services at the
Christian Church Sunday.
a revival will begin next week at
Great Fork Baptist Church by Rev. w.
u. Waff. REV. j. f. Love, OF Suffolk,
will assist.
ADJUSTMENTS.
"Nfr. Plaster of Paris" very funny
series of evangelistic services at the
City Hall Thcater next Wednesday by
a carefully selected company of merry
and it is sufficient to know
that Joseph Kcarney has Won his way
TO popularity and esteem by furnishing
mn agreeable evening of genuine fun.
The company from start to finish is
OF first class people and ele-
giant costumes, and will guarantee an
evening of unctious fun and music.
FRED WARDE COMING.
The time in which to complete the
advance subscription for Frederick
Wardc's engagement here September
list. expired tonight. About two-thirds
of the guarantee list asked for has
been taken. Manager ELAN has decided
to take the risk and have Warde come.
feeling that the people will appreciate
his efforts in bringing the attraction.
The list will remain open till 300 seats
are entered. after which none will be
sold till subscribers have been served.
BAD RUNAWAY.
Mr.. w. Ct. Saunders of EXIT, Va, had
q serious runaway accident in the
county one day this week. The horse |
got frightened and ran three miles. |
during which time an exhibition of |
kicking was given. AIr. Saunders one
one OF his hands badly broken by n !
hoof. The horse shoe left its foot and
went through the rear OF the buggy.
Mr.. Saunders was also bruised about |
the body. The buggy was partially |
shattered.
ELOPED TO CNROTITNN.
There was an clopement one day this