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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-30
CHATHAM GAYETY
Several Delightful Whist Entertainment
During the HOLIDAYS.
Especial Dispatch to The Times

Especial Dispatch to The Times.>
CHATHAM, VA, December %
Nesdames N. e. Clement and S. NJ. Coles
very Delightfully."- entertained at whist
Friday night. Several tables We're filed.
and the evening was very enjoyable
throughout The first prize. which was
a very handsome medallion picture was
won by Miss Edna Hunt, while the BOBBY
was taken by Miss Penn, of Roanoke
Saturday afternoon the devotees were en-
tertained by Miss Isla Ragsdale, at Hotel
Chatham.
The young people were given a very en-
ioyabie hop at the Chatham Episcopal
Institute Saturday night, which will be
repeated Tuesday night.
Mrs S X Collier. Sr., will entertain
the lovers of whist Monday night.
Miss Matte Pigg gave a very pleasant
dance at her home, near Dry Fork. Mon
day night Goodly number was present,
and the festivities were kept up until a
late hour.
Mrs. r. E. L. Aylor has been very sick
at her home here for several days.
The week mas been one of gayety from
the beginning. and will be kept up
through the holidays.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-30
THE CHRISTMAS HOP
Young Peo7!e Enjoy a Holiday Society
Event in Cumberland.

fSpecial !, spatch to The Timesl
CT. sBERLAND COURTHOUSE. VA.
Dec>slher 22.-ouite a large crowd Of
Young people attended the Christmas hop
at the Inn Saturday from O'Clock in
,hc evening to a. NJ.
Delightful refreshments were served at
10 o clock.
Among the dancers were Misses Alma
French, Alice Hobson, Eve and Maidie
Ryeriey, Misses Maude Keith. Of lorida:
10y Herudon. Of kentucky: Helen Flip
lcn. Annie Belle Johnson. Mary Johnson.
the Misses Lawford, Goodman. Tingley.
Sue Gray Elippen. Sallie and Lucy Gar.
land Carrie Byerley. of Mississippi; Ida
Fiippen. Palmore, Rerhins. Frances Eos.
ter Phillips and others.
The gentlemen dancing were MessrS.
Hugh French. of V. P. l.: Robert ellis.
William Johnson, James Rand Scott.
Charlie B. Flippen. Moorman Shepherd,
Jack Flippen. Miller. Lloyd, Butler. Val
den. Foster. Woodson. DR.. Carter Wei
sicer, Judge Smith and others.
The chaperones We're Mesdames Charles
piGss. V. Walden, Lawford and Mrs Oil.
yer Flippen.
Misses Garland. Of Mortified" are at
kcme from Blackstone Institute for the
holidays.
Miss Carrie Byerley. of Cary. Miss. is
tho guest Of her cousin, Miss Eva Dyer
ley, of Green Level
Miss Afaude Keith. of Florida,s is the
5s.s,est of tho Misses Garland, OF North
field - st -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-30
ENGINEER KILLED
Wreck on the Norfolk ard Western
Near Greervilie.
Special Dispatch to The Times


ROANOKE. VA Dec. 29-1he Norfolk
and Western passenger train, which left
here last night at O'Clock for Hasars-
town. Md, over the Shenandoah Valley
division, was wrecked two hours later
near Greenville. siXty-five miles north OF
Roanoke. Engineer Wesley Bailey, of
Roanoke. was instantly killed. None OF
the passengers were hurt.
The train was running about forty
miles an hour when it struck a curve
where. an angle-bar had been removed
The engine and two front coaches We're
thrown down an eInbanllment.
The engine and tender were turned
over and Engineer Bailey was caught
under the engine and crushed to death.
1t is supposed that a fish-plate had been
removed from a rail. Engineer Bailey
was the oldest engineer on the Shenan-
doah Valley road. having run on a work
train when the road was built. He was
about tifty-tive years Of age and leaves
a wife.
Fireman j. ". Underwood was thrown
out on the opposite side and escaped IN
injured.
patcher,s office last night he remarked 10
Dispatcher N>addy that it wouldn't be
long before some of them would be kill
ed, and his actions Indicated that ne had
some premonition of his impending ca
lamity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-30
INSURANCE RATES
Complaint From the Southwest thai
They Have Been Raised.
fsnec;al Disnatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The TimesJ
TAEWELL, VA. December %
Recently two representatives OF fire in
surance companies were here and fixed
a schedule, whereby rates were increased
from q to 100 per cent. on all risks.
The people here do not understand the
reason for this increase, unless it is due
to the repeal of the Wharton Law,
and they will urge on the General AS
sembly to re-enaact this law at the
present session.
There was no demand from the in
sured for its repeal and it is thought
here that this is the first step towards
establishing the Southwestern Tariff
Association in the State. The Legisia-
ture will commend itself to the people
if 1t will take speedy steps to put TINS
law back in force. Several other towns
in this section have been visited by
these agents and have met the same fate.
Sheriff James Bandy still lies In
critical condition. at the Central Hotel
He is growing weaker hourly and his
death is looked for any day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-30
HEARD IN ASHLAND
Several Enjoyable Entertainments Dur
ing The Hold avs.
,necia, Dispatch to The Times

1 ASHLAND, VA, December 29.-The
Misses Lancaster gave an entertainment
Thursday evening. which was most en-
tcyable The following guests We're pres
ent. Misses Lizzie Owens. Julia Weisiger.
+. B. Wright, NJ. Wright, 7. W. Wright
G. vandiver. Annie Herndon. c. Cox,
NJ Brown, G. Nixon. Marjorie Hunter.
M, Wright, A D. Kerr. of Ware, and
Misses crenshaw and Snithey: Messrs.
]. Fox. C. Hobson. Jim Cox, f. Cox,
MoClintic, T. Phelps. NJ Leake. L. Rob
irson, Lipscon1b. Rlakeney. l.. Wright.
r. Nixon, III. Snithey, Smithey, l.. Price
and J. Ware
Mrs. Conway Gordon entertained few
friends at musicale Saturday evening.
The guests present were as follows: Mr..
ara Mrs. Allen Maury, Mrs. John Add
son, Mrs Blackwell, Ny. and Mrs Dun
can. Mrs Hunter. Miss Annie Hunter,
Miss Marjorie Hunter. Miss Fannie Ian
caster, Mr. Lipscomb. Mr.. Charles Hun
ter and Mr.. Jim hunter.
Mi. Irvine Scott is at home for the
holidays.
DR. Wallace Bennett is spending few
days at his mothers home.
Mr.. Robert n.lchrist. who has been
visiting his aunt Mrs. DR.. Herndon, has
returned to New York.
Mr. Charles Drewry, Of Texas. made a
flying visit to his relatives here.
Cards are out for the marriage Of Mr.
Samuel r. Carter and Miss Elizabeth
d. Lee. The young lady resides In sum
ter. 8. c.
Miss Elizabeth Pendleton is at home
for the Christmas season.
Mr.. Ned Bowlcs leaves tomorrow for
New York.
Mics Mary Jones. daughter of DR.. Jones.
came home from school for the holidays.
Mir. Richard Bierne has returned to his
engagements in Baltimore
Mr.. Joe Neville. of Portsmouth. is
SPENDING his holiday here.
Mr.. Buchanan Is spending his Christ
mas holidays with his brother. Mr..
Horace Buchanan.
The Bapt.sts had their Sunday school
Christmas tree yesterday afternoon at
&c o'clock.
Mss eallie Coleman Is staying, during
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-30
FIRE AT LOUISA
A Main-Street Store Building is Saved
by Rrcm Work,

Especial Dispatch to The TImes.)
LOUISA, VA. Dec. 29.-What might
have ben disastrous conhagration was
narrowly averted by the timely discov-
cry of a considerable blame in the base
ment of the double store building on
Main Street. owned by Mrs. P. B. Porter
and occupied by The Cash Store as a re-
who conducts an insurance and. under
taking establishment next door. had oc-
5casion to, visit his Office. which he found
filed with smoke. He Immediately gave
the alarm. which was RESPONDED to quick
5iy by dozens of citizens. who by hard work
soon had the fire under control with but
slight damage to the building or stock
both of which are partially insured. It
is supposed that the fire originated from
"a mat chz or cigar stump carelessly thrown
from the alley ss.sz
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-30
HUNTING IN POWHATAN
Richmond Gunners Are Eagging Birds
Successful at 3 Iona.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
BELONA. VA. December CDR.
NJ. g. Rudd and Mr.. John Jackson, OF
Richmond with Bang and Jack. their
two celebrated pointers, spent several
days here. They bagged about two hun
dred birds and left for Richmond this
morning. they are both excellent shots
and are usually successful.
There are quite number Of other
hunts.nen in the nelghborhood. among
them six members of the West End
Hunt Club" who are hunting on Pow
els game reserve.
Miss Annette French left for Ports
mouth Saturday 10 enter hospital for
training.
Miss Lena Rudd. who has been at
tending school at Hollins Institute. is
spending the holidays with her parents
at Oak Grove Academy.
Messrs John and Macon Hobson. stu
dents at Y. P. l.. are at home for the
holidays.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-30
IN a PREDICAMENT
Small Boy. Who Says He Is from Nor>
folk. Found at ST. union,
(special pispatch 10 The Tin1es.l

Especial DISlatcn 10 Inc I1fneS.l
STANTON, VA, December o.
Shirley Culpeper. eleven years old, claim
ing that he lives at No 326 Pool Street,
Aolfolk, was pix ID up w IL :. r;,enl
flo the county near Staunton late yes
ter-ay evening and brought Ia Siatnttn
and turned over to the authorities. Shir
ley says that his mother, Mrs. Maggie
Culepeper. got a place for him on a farm
near Waynesl,oro and put him on tie
tain in charge of the conductor. When
he got to Waynesboro the farmer who
va, to meet him did not appear and the
i!itle fellow remained there until early
Sunday morning, when lie started FOR
Stanton on foot. When two or three
mi'es from Staunton he was taken il
charge by this gentleman, who brought
HIN, TO Stanton. Unfortunately. the
Little fellow has forgotten the name Of
the party who was to meet him at Way
ncsboro, but thinks it was Mr.. Crist.
Shirley is very bright for his age.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-30
A SURPRISE MARRIAGE
Miss Daisy Nunal!y Becomes the 6rlds
IF SIR j. c, Nri-on.
lsnecial D:spatch 10 The Times(

MEHERRIN. VA. December 29.-A
wedding which was quite a surprise Il
the people of this sicinity. was that 81
Mr. ]. G Nelson and Miss Daisy Nun
1ayIv who recently moved near hers
from Green Bay. Rev. w. t. Clark per-
formed the ceremony, after which a boun-
tiful supper was served, and dancing was
engaged in Until the wee hours "f tnt
morning.
On Friday last tournament was gwen
at the cou' thousc by the young peop4e OF
stat vicinity. Several ook part in t1s
riding alter which large ball was given
at Hotel Gary. Dancing was engaged i.
and kept up all night. \ large crowd az.
tended the ball and had a glorious time,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-30
WAS VERY SUCCESSFUL
The Feature of the Evening was the
Singing of 'E1e Richmor d Quariette.
Especial Dispatch to The Times

Especial Dispatch to Inc Iime::-l
IRWIN, VA. Dec. 23.-The entertain
ment held under the auspices Of the
Ladies Aid Society, connected with BYRD
Church, last Friday night was one OF the
most successful events of the season
While the attendance was not large. there
was cleared more than thirty dollars: The
feature of the evenIj; was the perform
ance given by the Odd-Fellows' Quar-
tette Of Richmond, comprising Messrs. l..
II. Phillips. James Davis: j. V. Cherry
and R. a. Phones. To these gentlemen
the success OF the evening is due, fol
their singing and playing was the at
traction Mr.. Cherry,s impersonatlon1s
took the house and he was frequently
encored., Miss SaIie N. Brooking also
contributed n few rotations, which
were well delivered and received
Mrs. Wilson is Iii at the home of het
on-in-law, Rev. n. 3. Campbell, of Bal
ham.
Mrs. Dayton Brooking, Miss Marie Noel
and Mr. Wesrwood Noryeli are. guests
If the family of Hon. W. 3. w. Brook
ing, OF BALKAN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-30
NORFOLK'S LIBRARY
Plans Well Adva' ced and Baltimore
Architect Selected.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

NORFOLK, VA. December 30-The
Carnegie Library is soon to be built and
an architect from Baltimore is hare to
aovise the Building Committee as to the
best plan to be selected. The selection
of a Baltimore architect when Norfolk is
full of good ones has caused much hard
feeling among the local architects, who
fec, that they have been snubhed.
The building of the library has caused
a good many controversies. At first it
Vas suggested that the building be erect
ed in the West-End. where the exclusive
set reside. One of the local papers Wig
oIously protested and urged that the H.
trorv be built at a place in the city where
the rich and poor alike could derive the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-30
CANNOT BE FOUND.
Divers UrabIe to Recover Bodies OF
S ilers Lost on the Massey.
Especial Dispatch to The Time=.3

; tSFeNtt Y -E,E7tISNltt "
NORFOLK. VA, Dec. 22.-Athough
divers have been continuously at work
since the explosion of the tug Massey.
no trace hos been found OF the bodies
the unknown deckhand. The wreck o.
the tug Is to be blown ~ by dyuauits
SO that the channel win be cleared
This years emancipation celebration
by the negroes OF Norfolk will eclipse all
others. Elaborate preparations have been
--ade for the celebration on New Tears
Day. There viii be fourteen divisions IN
the parade and the exercises win be held
at st. Johns Church.
A petition Is being circulated by sU-
burbar residents OF this section looking
to the passage Of Dill In the Legislature
compelling railway companies 30 heat
their cars.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-30
En- nuei Church Rededicated.

STAUNTON, VA, Dec 2e.-Yesterday
was red-letter day to the congregation
of Emanuel Episcopal Church. The open
ing services in their enlarged and beau
tiful church were held The sermon was
preached by Right Rev. A. -. Randolph,
Bishop of Southern Virginia. The vested
choir rendered fine music. At O'Clock
there was a service for the children and
at 1850 another service. with Bishop
Gravatt. of West Virginia, as preacher.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-30
which bring much grlcc to his family

which bring much grief to his family
near here.
IT seems that Wi...am went to La
Fayette. Ind, after leaving Crawfords
willie and found employment there. Not a
trace OF him was ever found until .nis
week letter came stating that VIII
liam was dangerously Ill. His brother
John was preparing to take the train TO
go to his bedside when telegram came
advising OF his death.
His body will be brought to Pocahon-
tas for burial The cause of his death Is
unknown as yet
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-30
FOUND. But DYING
w. j. Houck, of Pocanontas, who Dis
appeared in Indiana.
lsnecial nisnatch to Thn Tires.

(Srecial Dispatch to The Tinnesl
POCAHONTAS VA, Dec. 29.-William
J. IIouck, the young man from near Po-
cahontas who mysterously disappeared
from his boarding house at Crawfords-
vile. Ind, early in the fall, has been
heard from, though under circumstances
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-30
Telephone consoIita,ion.
tspecial Dispatch to III. Times,

(Srec1al Dispatch to Tia Tines)
YORKTOWN. VA. December o.
There is an agreement pending between
tn" Southern States Telephone Company
and the two local companies the Chesa-
'reake and the Ttdewater. to consolidate.
This is an anti-Bell movement. and ms
tended to operate In opposition to them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-30
MAJOR BOLTON PRESIDENT
lie Once Operated Ali the Street Rail-
WAYS in Richmond.
(Special Dispatch to The Times

ISIJCtIeII ~ I51ISN<I4 % III h1tI4V7'I
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, Dec. %
Major Claiming NJ. Bolton has sue
seeded r. z. Valentine as president of
the Charlottesville City and Sutu ban
Railway. Major Bolton is we'll known
street railway man. At one time he
,perated the whole of the Richmond
street railway system and was afterwi.rd
thief engineer Of the Southern Railway.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-30

benefits that the donor intended should
be derived by all classes.
The paper won its fight. and when the
library throws open It's doors 1t will be
II: the heart OF the city easily accessible
from all quarters OF town.
The Newark journal., 1902-12-12
Deafness Cannot be Cured.

by local applications as they can not reach the diseased portion or the cal. There is only one way to cure deafness, and that Is bs con- stitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an intlamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eus- tachian Tube. When this tube is intlamedyou have rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when It is entirely closed, Deafness is the result, and unless the infianma- ton can be taken out and this tube restored to it's normal eondi-
 tion, hearing will be destroyed for ever; nine cases out of ten are
 caused by Catarrh, which is noth-
 ing but an inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (caueed by eatarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls Ga tarrh Cure. Send tor circulars, free. F. J. CHENEY < Co Toledo, Ohio. Sold Ly Druggists, 75c.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Newark journal., 1902-12-12
Took carbolic Acid.

Eureka Springs, Dec. Mrs. Stella Lawrence, aged B years, died at l o'clock yesterday morn ing from the effects of cal bolic acid, which her husband says she mIstook for cough medicine III the darkness of her bedroom at l O. clock last night. The young peo- pie, who are handsome and styl- ish, arrived here to spend the winter from Nashville, H., where they sad they were married three weeks ago, although Mrs. Law renee told that her home was in Ohio, where her father IS a prom inent railroad man. Mrs. Law renee found her husband in sa- loon last night and apparently Tn a spirit of fun joined him in a drink at the bar. Shortly after their return home some loud talk ing was heard and a little later Mr. Lawrence asked a neighbor to go after a doctor, as his wife had become i'll.
The Newark journal., 1902-12-12
A Corrected Statement.

Office of w. E. Calvin, Attor- ney at Law, Paris, Tex, Decem- Der ?. 1902.
 To Whom These Presents May Come, Greeting:-
 l hereby state that 1 was rep resenting Walter Hughes, alias Forrest Arnold, at the time of his death that he was charged with forging and attempting to pass forged instrument and as his attorney, 1 was with him more than anyone else during his sick ness, and 1 hereby state that he never died from starvation that Is, he never attempted to starve himself to death, and instead If being afraid of going to the peni- tentiary he was raady and an xious at all times to go to trial at the last term of the court, but his case was set so late in the term it was impossible to reach him. :. He WIS never at any time afraid of the charge against him. Neith- CT was 1, as his attorney, for, after making thorough inyesti- gation of his case l was satisfied that 1t was q ease of mistaken identity, as said Walter Hughes could, and wouli, have proven Il strong alibi. w. k. CALVIN.
The Newark journal., 1902-12-12
Wants Cleveland.

Robert Roosevelt, uncle of the president, is d democrat, and al- ways has been. He wants to see Grover Cleveland nominated for third time, ard declares that he is the man for tue democrats to win with. "Whatever objections to him may he urged" says Mir. Roosevelt, 'Mr. Cleveland is right in his position and the great est leader the democrats have"
The Newark journal., 1902-12-12
Setting a Lively Pace.

Conkey's Home Journal (Chica- go) is continual cause for sur prise among the five-cent monthly family magazines, as the quality and quantity of the paper stock and contents compare favorably with that of the magazines at twice the price. The December issue has d striking Christmas cover in colors. Notable among the contents is q contribution from Congressman c. B. Landis, of
 Indiana, on "Uncle Sam in the
The Newark journal., 1902-12-12
Happenings of Local Interest

ly purchased by the board foi $140,000.
 Rev. J. B. Lashlee concluded q very successful meeting at the Christian church last Friday night and left Saturday for his home in Texas.
 T. +. Eaves, a good citizen of White River township, was trans acting business in town Monday and called and advanced his sub- scription $l worth.
 The peach crop of Georgia ex- ceeds in value her cotton crop. Georgia farmers are shaking off the old idea that nothing will bring money except cotton.
 $. A. Moore, Esq, of Newark, was in town Tuesday. He reports business good in that thriving town, and is highly pleased with his new location.-Searcy Times.
 The weather for the past two weeks has been very unfavorable for farm work and but little cotton picking has been done. In the hill lands the cotton has nearly all been gathered, but in the bottoms there is much yet to be picked.
The Newark journal., 1902-12-12
Grip S Grim Grasp Caused Heart Disease. Could Not Lie On
 Left Side.
Or. Miles'Heart Cure and
 Nervine Cured Me.

Mrs. H. R. lobe, formerly of Birmingham, Ala. writes from Eldredge. the same state. as follows:
 @It is with the greatest pleasure that l rec ommend Dr. Miles Nsrvine and Heat Cure. only wish that I could tell every sufferer how much good they have done me Last winter 1 had a severe attack of La Grippe, which left my heart in a very bad condition. l could not lie down for the smothcring spells that would almost over come me and the feeling of oppression around my heart. l had not been so that could lie on my left side for long time. 1 got your Heart Cure and took three bottles. have no trouble now with my heart and can lie on my left side as we'll as my right. Formerly had suffered for years with nerv- ous prostraton. l had tried so many rem edies that had got clear out of heart of get ting anything that would help me. The nerves of my heart were so affected that sometimes it would lose beats SO 1t would seem to stop altogether. It was on the ad- vice of lady friend that 1 tried your Restor- ative Nervine. l felt better after the first few doses and two bottles of Nervine and one of Heart Cure made me feel like a new person. My heart is all right and my nerv- ousness is all gone. l never fail to recom- mend 1t to others afflicted as l was"
 fiji druggists self and guarantee first bot tic Dr. Miles Remedies. Send for free book on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address DT. Miles Medical Go. Elkhart, Ind.
The Newark journal., 1902-12-12
CONFERENCE CHANGES
iany Changes rlade, But Rev Castleberry Is Returned
 to This Place.

Paragould, Dec. 8.-The thirty thlrd session of the White River Methodlst conference closed last night. After the ordination of elders the appointments by Bishop floss of preachers for another Nelr were read as follows:
 8ltesville District-W. B. d4yes, presiding elder. Bates 7llesta;ioa, Z T. Bennett Salem station, j. $ Watson; Camp clr- culi, to be supplied: Calamine circuit. supplied by W. F. Reid ; Ne"hel z circuit, s, A. Robertson :; ouehn Ill circuit, W. " Gihson {; Cedar Grove circuit, W I. Houck ]; Sulphur Rock circuiteG. l., Cas- tlebefry Jamestown circuit, C. Il, Newman Melbourne circuit, |. A Bowen Evening Shade cir cult, J. D. Kelley; Jacksonport circuit, ]. E. Thomas Mountain View circuit, k. H. Grissett :; Ash Flat circuit, George William son 5; transfer to Louisville, k. W. Sberwell transfer to north Texas, |. k. Kinicke sback secretary educatipn, W. B. Hayes.