The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-20
SERIOUS ACCIDENT AVERTED
\ II IN

Rev. ]. a. Sullivan has rendered his
resignation as pastor of Oak Grove Bap-
list Church, TO take effect the first Sunday
in December Rev. Sullivan has been con-
1emplatinS This action for some time, on
account OF his pastoral duties conflicting
with his studies at the Theological Semi
nary.
BURIAL IN PETERSBURG.
The remains of MIR. Dan O'Ncil, whose
death occurred in birmingham, were
brought to his home here on Sunday, and
yesterday at noon were taken 10 Peters
burg. where the interment was made yes
terday afternoon
The ladies OF Meade-Memorial Episcopal
Church Will give their usual Thanksgiving
dinner this year.
Mr. 5. c. Taylor, while at work at the
Southern shops yesterday afternoon, had
his hand badly injured.
Mr.. /. ". Hay received slight injury
on the cheek while at work yesterday
afternoon.
ACCIDENT AyERTED.
What would prove 20 haYe Ieen d serious
accident Sunday night was prevented by
the prompt action of MI. NJ. A Palmore,
might operator at the Seaboard AirI-ine's
office. Ills city.
Just before train 81 left Richmond
hol.se belonging TO Beverley Coles was
found hung in the railway trestle, just
south OF the office
AS soon as the discovery was made Mr..
Palmore put out danger signals and wired
the superintendent.s office for d force TO.
remove the horse. 1t soon came and the
horse was removed, not being injured very
badly.
If it had not been discovered and speedy
action taken at once train Il would have
been wrecked, as the horse was hung in
such a position ttlat il would have thrown
the engine and train from the track.
COURT CoNvENEs.
Hastings Court convened yesterday
morning at $3.50 O'Clock. Judge Ingram on
The bench. The docket was called and
The several cases set for hearing.
The case OF Robert jennings, charged
with highway robbery, Will come up
this morning at 10 o'clock for trial.
FUNERAL SERVICES.
The funeral service of Miss Vir-
siilisl Belle Jackson took place
yesterday afternoon al o'clock at
West End Methodist Church. conducted by
jie*. A c. Barrsman- BY spec.al request,
Nr. W. j. Morrlssett sang the beauti-
ful solo Sometime We Will Understand"
lrte1ment was made in Maury Cemetery
William Taylor Ccoloredl confronted The
Mayor yesterday morning under
many charges. He had assaulted
his father, resisted the officer, and
carried concealed weapons. the war
in the clutches of the law. He was
assessed s25 for these otfenses against
the peace and dignity of the Common
wealth, and went 10 jail in default
The case against the Richmond Passen
ger and Power Company, for striking
the delivery-wagon of D. L. -ToneY, WAS
continued one week on account OF the
illness of Mr.. Toneys driver
PERSONAL AND BRIEF
Mr. Henry Roach, who was burned
with hot iron a few weeks ago a. the
Southern shops, is able TO be out again
F. J. Saddler. who was injured few
weeks ago while az work at the Southern
shops, has returned to his work.
The Red. White and Blue Club Will
give a grand ball at Leader Hall on the
nirhg of December the 18th. The club
will make this occasion the feature of the
season.
The marriage of Mr.. John W. Fortune.
Jr. and Miss Ruth Ellis. will take place
Tonight at the sroom's home, IN Swans
boro. The usheTs will be Mr.. c. A For
tune and n. L. Clements.
Two large gray horses were sold yester-
day morning in the courthouse yard by
order of he court. They were purchased
by Mr. Joe A1ittendorf and Mr.. r.. g..
Wood.
c. & O. EARNINGS
Comparative statinent OF gross earnings
of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Company for second week of November,
1909 $500 211.91: increase, S3i. l.23.
For The two weeks OF November, 1900,
500. SIZES: increase. So, CO.. 81