Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-12
TOWN OF SUFFOLK.
Stockholders Of Suffolk & Caro-
lima R. R. Hold Annual Meeting.
A Dividend OF One Per Cont. Declared and
Officers for the Ensuing Year Elected
Mr.. Kelly to speak-A chuckatuck
Marriage.
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Suffolk, Va. Oct. 1.-THE stockhold-
ers of the Suffolk and Carolina rail-
road met in Suffolk to-day. Nearly all
of them are Baltimore capitalists. 1t
was their annual meeting.
The following officers were elected
William H. Bosley, president; j. FL.
Cottman, vice-president; John S. Git
tings, secretary; William b. Oliver.
treasurer; George L. Barton, general
manager; Charles l.. Hutchins, auditor:
John Nj. Denison. Charles Il. Pitt, Jr.,
John S. Cuttings. Charles III. Tilghman.
Samuel Z. Ryland, Jr.. and William c.
Seldom, directors. Excepting the gen.
cral manager and auditor, whose homes
are in Suffolk. the officers chosen are
Baltimoreans.
INSPECTING THE ROAD.
The party made tour of inspection
over the forty miles of road lying be
tween here and Montrose, N. c., and
found the system in good workin;
shape. The track and rolling stock
have been materially improved this
year. n satisfying lunch, which had
been fixed by u Norfolk caterer, wa
served at Ryland. N. C. There were
liquid refreshments in the shape OF
appolinaris water, &C. General Man
ager l. w. TroXel, of the Queen Anne
railroad, whose management is closely
allied with that of the Suffolk and
Carolina. was a guest on the special
train.
THE DIVIDEND.
A dividend of per cent. was de-
clarcd. am told that the business
done in the last fiscal year is larger
than that OF any year since 1892 AL
most every item of freight as we'll as
passenger business has been greater.
The railroad men left for Baltimore
tonight.
KELLEY ON CHICKEN HILL.
Mr.. w. C. Kelley will at Friday
night make n political address in Suf-
folk Mr.. Kelley will speak under the
auspices of the Bryan Stevenson May
nard Club. but will do it in open air
on Chicken Hill. The porch Of Mr.. II.
G. Almonds store, at Primer street
and Central avenue, will be used as a
platform.
Mr.. Kelley is an entertaining speaker
and should be greeted by a good sized
crowd.
ORATORY AND OYSTERS.
At the instance of Committeeman II.
f. Smith, of Suffolk, John l.. Jeffries,
of Culpepper, State Senator and Presi-
Friday. October 26-two weeks from
now. That day he will speak in the
county, probably at Whaleyville or
Holland. and at night he will address
n Suffolk audience. At the county
meeting 1t is proposed to serve n big
free dinner. including 100 bushels of
oysters.
SELLING FRANKLIN LOTS.
Special Commissioner ]. l.. McLe-
more was to-day engaged in selling
some 200 lots in Franklin belonging 10
the late Richard Barrett's estate.
About fifty of the lots have been sold.
CHUCKATUCK MARRIAGE
There was pretty marriage .yester-
day at Oakland Christian Church, near
Chuckatuck. At 230 O'Clock Rev. j. +.
Miss Martha Eta Moore. daughter Of
the late Alex. Moore. and Mr. Walter
T. Pitt of Chuckatuck, who is enga ged
in the transportation business. The
golden rod was prominent among the
church decorations.
Miss Kate Moore. sister of the
bride. was maid OF honor. and Mr.
William j. Norneet. of Suffolk. best
man. The ushers were Messrs. Claude
Culpepper, of Portsmouth, and Al
phonso Baker. OF Suffolk. The bride
wore travelling gown of castor cloth
Mr.. and Mrs. Pitt left for a ten days
honeymoon, at the conclusion OF which
they will live in Chuckatucll.
FREE CHURCH. CONCERTS.
The first of the series of concerts will
be given by Miss Frances Quimby of
ranist of st. Paul's Church. Sunday
the 18th. at 1 o'clock She will be as
sisted by Miss Florence Harvey. So
prano and Miss Helen Quimby, violin
ist. The public is invited.
BRIEF MENTION.
County Treasurer s. r. Ellis to-dny
made his annual settlement with the
Supervisors. These are the last people
With whom he had TO settle for the lis-
cal year.
Mr.. Il. *. Frisbee. of Denver. Colo
concluding a stay with Suffolk rela-
tives, has gone 10 visit son al Bel
haven. n. c.
Mrs. G.. Fred Floyd. Of Bridcctown
here visiting her father, MIR. r, G.. Den
mis-.
Mr. n. r. Withers was home to-day
from Nelson county.
Mrs. Emil Hocrnecke. who had been
visiting her PARENTS Mr.. and Mrs. $.
r. Ellis AT Exit left to-day for her
home in Vienna Md.
Mr.. and Mrs j. Calvin helms, Jr..
got back tonight from their honey
moon. They are at home on Hill street.
The ushers bridesmaids and Gronms-
men VINO took part in the Hart Nurncy
nuptials went to Faber's gallery to-day
and had a big group photo made
Argument on new trial in the case
OF William Poole whose administrator
got 81 600 verdict against the Norfolk
md Western railroad, Will be heard
in Circuit Court tomorrow.
PETERSBURG.