Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
NOCTURNAL ASSAULT
.1nREw oMoHUNDRo, OF Abe
MARIE, THE VICTIM.
HE WAS KNOCKED sENsELEss.
The Stranger Asked for q Ride in
MIR. omohundro,s Vehicle and Was
refused Christmas Preparations
at Observation-Disclosures Big Hos
killing.
ANDREW oMoHUNDRo, OF Abe
HE WAS KNOCKED sENsELEss,
killing.

(SpeciaI)-Mr. Andrew Olllnuilufo' wiz
lives near Glendower, was on his way TO
North Garden this week with large
load of furniture. THE night was DARK
the sun had set behind the mountain
gray.'' Possibly some stars appeared, to
shoot silver ray, too, but the moon was
not up; and when he reached a lonely
part Of the road, foot-passenser accost-
ed him and requested lift MT .onohuh-
dro replied that ne would take him on as
soon as he reached the top of the Mill,
but could not just then, as he was al
ready so heavily loaded. By way OF
thanks, the highwayman gave him stun
ming blow on the head with bludSeon-
Some time after, Il good Samaritan. hap
peniug on the road near North Gardsn.
discovered the team. which had wander
ed three miles further on with the Was-
on, and, looking further. found the driver
prone upon the bottom of the wagon. He
helped Mr.. Omohundro to regain his
senses and sent MIN on his way
Every merchant in town is as pusE
as a bee in tar bucket. Even some Of
the pupils in the graded school have been
pressed into service. One can but think
that the springy step and Jaunty air
with which each clerk greets the Gus
toners must lag and grow into weary
attempt before night; but no.. say they
they feel just as spry at sunset as at
sunrise. for they have Christmas IN their
bones Mistletoe and holly are in great
demand, for Scottsville is old-fashioned
enough to cling to this time-honored
form Of decoration. Some Of the bachelors,
not being blessed with long hair. IN
which they tuck a sprg of mlstletoe,
are wearing it in their buttonholes.
CHURCH NOTES.
The quarterly conference of the Scots
Vile Circuit, embracing Alberene. Mt.
tit
churches will meet at this place on
Monday Several of the rooms at Ches-
ter are being handsomely papered and
fitted up.
The Presbyteriars here are correspond
ing with Mr. Campbell, of Cumberland,
and hope to secure him to preach tor
them. as their pulpit has been vacant
for some time Mr.. Campbell has church
in Louisa and wishes to get two more.
a telephone company is being organ
lied in Albemarle for the benefit of the
county people. They hail it with delight,
as they will have to pay out only S. per
year for a phone, instead Of SO, as at
present.
i HUGE PIG TALE.
a thirteenth undred-pound pig tale is
the latest cause for excitement in this
neighborhood Mr.. Sam Hughes tells the
tale. There were three big fellows killed
on his fathers place this week, one
weighing GIT pounds. another over 400,
and a third nearly 3oO-in all aggregating
1900 pounds.
Dr.. J. P. Blair, a member of the school
board here, is in receipt of an invita-
ton from Mr.. Settle, the principal OF
the graded school at Alberene, to at
tend an entertainment given by the
school there on Friday night, IN the pub
lie hall Of the building.
s'DicI. - q thorOuShbrel setter, the pro-
perty of Mr.. G. Mason billiard, was shot
and painfully hurt this week.
Sergeant MarceIlus Sutherland is Eav-
ing some much-needed work done on
the public road lear Scottsville.
c. NJ Jones, F.smont; c. 3. Gravely,
Roanoke; D. T. Grove, Lynchburg; Tho
mas H. Nelson. Louisville; Pierpont Mat
thews, Lynchourg; Chauncey H Denoon,
Richmond; w. E. Curd, Schuyler, Va;
J. w. Hammer. Esmont; E. L. Wiibourne.
Schuyler; J. w Kyle, Richmond; Harry
Towson, Lynchburg; NJ. w CutshaH.
Richmond, have registered at the Home
Hotel this week.
PERSONALS.
Miss BoWles of Fluvanna, is visiting her
brother DR.. a. =. Doytes.
Mrs. Bette Shifett, who has been
guest Of her brother Mr.. John Clements,
las returned to the Home Hotel.
Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell Horsiey. Of
Manteo with their family, are at Mrs.
4. L. Gilmer's.
Mr.. r H F'arrar, who has been very
ill., is at home for week or two.
Mrs Percy Thomas, of Esnont, was
in town Thursday.
Miss Annie Robinson returned to her
nome at Norwood on the 18TH
Mr. Edward Moon visited Scottsville on
the 10th.
DR.. James Hart and Mr.. Frederick Fl.
rarrar have gone on a hunt in BuckinS
ingham.
Mrs. Joe Etinson, OF Beesville, was here
this week.
Miss Margaret Clements, of the Home
Hotel, expects TIER brother. DR.. d. O.
Clements. of Gloucester Point, to spend
the holidays with her.
Mr.. w ~ Powers. of Richmond Will
spend Christmas with his mother here.
Mr. Robert Hammer has removed his
household goods to Schuyler. His wife
and child have gone there, and ne VIII
follow on January LIST
Mr.. T. Alexander. of Warren. was III
town this week.
Messrs. Walker Gilmer and James Dor
home shortly.
Dr.. J. D. Pendleton has been quite sick.
Miss Dimple Blair is spending several
months with her sister, Mrs. j. K. Guth-
RE. in Richmond.
Captain Cleland. a well-known lawyer
of New York, will move TO Hatton
Grange" permanently on January the Sth
He has heretofore resided on the estate
at intervals.
There is no improvement in the condi-
ton of Major D. w. Anderson.
Rev. and Mrs. l.. T. Hit were in town
Thursday. Mr.. Hits mother. from Cul-
pepper, is visiting him
Miss Nora Di!lard who has been
guest of her brother DR.. B. l.. billiard,
at North Garden, has returned home.
Mesdames Henry and Wesley Lane are
in town.
Mr.. w. c. White of Hardware, visited
Scottsvile Friday