Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-07
TOWN OF SUFFOLK
Death Of an Aged and Highly Es-
teemed Lady.
A Foe Received From Germany
First Pubiic Meeting or tho Newly
Elected CouncII-A PIoasnnt Party
stranger Found Unconscious.
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Suffolk, Va, July 6.-Mrs. Susannah
Judge Eley died this morning at the
home OF her older son, Mr.. a. S. Eley,
at % Main street. The transition hap
pened at o'clock Around the death
bed were Mrs. Eleys two sons and
their wives. The end was peaceful. The
deceased had lapsed into unconscious
ness some time prior to death.
Mrs. Eley had been in decline for a
year or more, but the last illness was
of just a months duration. Death was
brought on by general wearing out OF
the vital forces.
The funeral will take place at II
O'clock tomorrow morning from the
Main Street Methodist Church. and will
be conducted by Pastor w. T. Green.
are connections of deceased: Messrs
W. w. Eley, \. y. Rddick, c. j. Den
mis-. William II. Kilby. Henry 11ley, Will
liam Elcy. NJ. I. Primer, DR.. II. w
Campbell.
NEARLY FOUR SCORE.
The deceased was born in Isle of
Wight county, Va, IS years ago. She
was a daughter of Robert White. who
raised ten children-five boys and five
girls. Mrs. Eley is the last TO die She
was the relict of the late Samuel Eley
who died twenty years ago, most OF the
time since when she has resided in Suf-
folk with her sons. Justice y. S. and
Or. y. w. Eley. They are her only
children.
Mrs. t;ley was a good Christian lady.
possessing the best qualities OF wom-
anhood and motherhood. When yet r
child and until marriage she was n
Quaker. Her marriage out of that re-
ligion forfeited the membership. At
death and many years before she was
IL Methodist.
A FEE FROM GERMANY.
Notary ]. Walter Hoser is the only
official in this section who ever re-
ceived n fee from the German govern
for taking an affidavit. The coin was
paid through Imperial German Con-
sui a. Osterlot. of Richmond. Va.
Mr.. Hosier was asked to take an
affidavit from Ruth Young. colored
woman. who lives near Magnolia. She
told about the birth of her son. James
Thomas, who lives In Germany. It's not
known why the German government
wished to know about Thomas birth.
a SNAKE BIT HER.
Susie Ballard. years old. was this
morning bitten by n snake. She is a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James T..
Ballard. Susie was playing in the yard
ana proDaDly stepped on the reptile,
which bit her on the leg. Mrs. Ballard
got there too late to kill the snake.
which was seeking shelter. Mr.. Bal
lard soon came and cut the place to let
out poison. The limb sweled consider
ably. but the wound is not thought to
be dangerous.
FRIDAYS ELECTION.
Tomorrow Friday night. the new
Councilmcn will have their first public
meeting. Among their chief duties will
be the selection of salaried officers to
serve during the next fiscal year At
an executive session held Monday night
there WAS as many as one tie, as ali
the members were not present. An
other important thing discussed Mon
day was salaries. From what / car
learn to-morrow's meeting will make
few changes In wages.
BUENA VISTA GIRL WON.
There WAS n pleasant bowling alley
party last night al the residence of
former Mayor John b. Primer. on
Brooklyn Heights. 1t was given by Mr..
Simon NJ. Lawrence TO out-of- town
girls who are visiting here. and their
hostesses. The sport was the source OF
much enjoyment After n spirited con-
test for honors, Miss Earle Weaver, Of