The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-28
SHELLS THROWN
At PETERSBURG.
a Former Federal Soldier Wants
to Know the Kind.
STOCK co. GOES TO PIECES.
Bishop Van de vyver breaches at 81
Joseph's and Dedicates the New
Catholic school-Dr. Lassiter
lll-Boy's Toes Shot Of:
(sn7eial Dispatch to The Timeso

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(s22tial Dispatch to The Times)
PETERSBURG, VA, October z''-eii'
John c. Ladd, Of Iiddletown, Conn.,, ser
geant Of Company F, Twenty-nrst Hesl
.nent Of Connecticut Volunteers, Is a1lA-s
ious to know what kind of gun was
used in front of Petersburg on tue eu-
.eral side, which threw smell eVely Y ~
teen minutes into the city ana pe,e<I...e
generally known as the Petersouis -
press He thinks that some COM ssi., g
veterans may be able to give him the
information he desires. 1T Woulo DC "
interest for him to know whether us
shells thrown were mortar shelis OF siieiis
from rifed cannon. Mr.. Laid mas sent
a communication to Petersburg IN an
effort to get this information.
ATTACHED THE SHOW
The Girard Stock Company could run
NJ longer. It played week IN PETERS
burg. and at the end an attachment LOT
s36 b. oke up the show. 9. e. La11o -,
a member of the show, got "itnin 800
of what was due him, but even WITH Inns s
h, was not satisfied. Yesterday he mad
the sheriff attach the companys scenery
and baggage. The company mas prac-
tically disbanded. Some Of the members
have gone home and few are sun
left in the city.
Claude Tucker is short of two toes
Tucker is just twelve years old. lie Went
hunting Saturday, and the shooting was
an accident. He was brought home again,
but does not yet know what has become
of his toes.
SCHOOL DEDICATION.
The Right Rev. Bishop Van de Vyver,
of Richmond preached at st. Josephs
Catholic Church Sunday morning a most
interesting and earnest sermon on Chris
tan Education, after the services at the
church. The Rev. Bishop, Father Reilly,
Of Richmond; Father O'Farrell, pastor OF
ST. Joseph's Church, attended by the al
tar boys. proceeded to the new school
building. on Market Street, and dedicated
it in the presence Of a large number OF
the congregation. This building IS the
gift Of a generous benefactress, Mrs.
Thomas Ryan, of New York, and cost
$1,000. The arrangement of this commo-
dious and convenient school is another
evidence of the interest. zeal and eNecu-
tive ability of the faithful pastor Of st.
Joseph's congregation There is an en-
trance on the right and leftao the build
ing which leads to a large hall on either
side of which are four large and neatly
equipped class-rooms- On the second
floor are the music rooms. art room, the
community room and dornitory neatly
furnished. for the use Of the sisters. In
the mansard is a large hall for school
entertainments The chapel. reception
room. and refectory are in the front
building. This school5is presided over by
Sister Mary Mathew. Sister Hilda. Sister
Vincent. and Sister Frances. four cultur-
ed ladies. who are most efficient. earnest
and faithful teachers.
Professor w. A. Harriss. of Richmond
College addressed the Mems Meeting at
the Y NJ c. a. in this city yesterday.
Forty Of the orphans of the Masonic
Home of Virginia will visit Petersburg
next Thursday evening as guests of the
Petersburg Union, Chapter of Royal
Arch Masons.
The Boys New York Symphony Or
chestra will be heard at the Academy of
Music in this city Tomorrow evening.
LARGE AUDIENCE.
One of the largest audiences that ever
assembled to hear a sermon in Peters
burg was present at High-Street Church
last night to hear Rev. George FL Booker
IN "A Noman's Choice of Companion
in Life the last of series of sermons
to women.
Ms. j. NJ. Mullen will entertain We'd
nesday evening from 6 to o'clock in
honor of Mrs. Joseph Mullen. Jr.. former
5ly Miss Bessie Cooke, Of Petersburg.
Mr. William Cameron who died in
Wytheville last night, was a brother of
Mr.. George Cameron. Of Petersburg. anG
was formerly a prominent tobacconist in
this city The body will be brought to
Petersburg tomorrow for burial
Or. D. w. Lassiter is i'll at his home
in this city.
Mr. o. w. Wright suffered stroke of
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