Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-22
broiler. But, then, he is so good when he

is done!
Mr.. Ed Scott. of Warren. lost valu-
able horse a few nights ago. The amman
is supposed to have been poisoned. out as
Mr.. Scott has not an enemy IN the neigh
borhood, it is highly improbable that any
one near by could have done it, and the
general opinion is that some stranger
must have done the work. Mr.. Scott has
offered a reward of $500 for the offender.
CHURCH SOCIABLE; THEN A FRACAS
An entertainment. consisting OF exhibl-
lions of Bible scenery. which took place
at the colored church about quarter OF
nile north of Scottsville, wound up with a
cutting ARRAY on Monday night. Charlie
Jones' coored is said to nave stapoeol
Charles Banks. also colored. but the &C
cused has several friends who declare ne
had no weapon on his person. Chariie
Jones is now confined in the jail, and the
case NAV be continued owing to the con-
lition of Charles Banks.
The evening proved an exciting one all
around, the church bell ring ) SO vio-
lentIy as to cause some persons to think
it a fire alarm.
Mr.. Hopkins. OF Esmont. who has been
building a dwelling-house of flint rock with
unplaned floors. is now adding the llnlsn-
ing touch to one of the rooms. In lieu or
thing about the fire place and hearth, ne
is having Indian arrow-heads put in Inc
boys pick them up from all about the
country, and he gives 10 cents apiece Tor
them
The first rehearsal of the Scottsville
Dramatic Club took place on Monday
night. An entertainment will be given by
them on Friday November II. for the
purpose of fitting up chemical labora-
tory for the Scottsvile graded school. The
play will be 'Josiah's Courtship. The
actors are: DR.. J. P. Blair, Dr. James
Tart, Messrs. Harrison. II. NJ. Roberts,
II. 9. Harris. E. L. Fox and Giles Staples;
Misses -Parke Harris, Maggie Clements,
Dimple Blair and L. II Powers
Mrs. A. P. BowIes and Miss Mary Gil
'espie visited Warren Friday afternoon
and attended a game of tennis at Mr.. j.
Taylor Morris.
LITTLE CHILD'S SEVERE FALL.
Little Katharine the 2-year-old baby OF
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Fox. who had pain
full accident a few days since. is better.
The child had a severe fall. knocking one
Of her teeth back in the gum.
Those registered at the Home Hotel are
". ?. Londeree, T. c. JoDling, Bedford
City: o. NJ. Pace, G. w. Pace, Alberene
John T. Lloyd. Jr., Esmont; George T.
c. E. Matthews, Lynchburg: A. S. Da-
noon, Richmond.
CAPTAIN Alexander of South Warren
accompanied by his two daughters-Miss
Nellie Alexander and Mrs. Fran. C. Nor
gan. of Egypt-was in town this week.
Rev. Wilmer Gresham preached at. St
Johns on Sunday. the 18TH.
J. NJ. Cliff. Masonic State lecturer, was
here last week.
Mrs. D. P. Powers and her daughter,
Lucie, returned Monday from Richmond
faly iF,yYu Y
i'll on Monday night. He was thought tc
be partially paralyzed at first, but was
better next morning. and was driven &c
his place of business, where he remained
4 short while.
Mr.. Charles Garrod, of West View, is
here.
Mr.. G. W. GiImer and daughter were in
Scottsvile Saturday.
Rev. Wilmer Gresham and wife have
moved into the rectory near GlendoWer.
D. II. PITTS RESIGNS.
Mr.. D. H Pitts. who for the past few
years has represented the Scottsyille dis
riot as a member of the Board OF Super
visors, has sent In his resignation as q
member of said board. much to the regre
Of the citizens Of this district. A strong
effort will be made 10 persuade Mr.. Pitt:
to reconsider the matter.
Master Robert Jones, of this place. was
painfully, though not seriously, injured
on Sunday last. While riding Il spirited
horse through a gate al his home, thf
animal attempted to throw him. but die
not succeed In passing through a secont
gate. however, the horse succeeded. ant
now the little fellow is laid up with /:
lame leg. and will probably not be out 10
some time to come.
Senator and Mrs. Martin returned HON,
Friday.
Mr.. C. B. Harris. Jr., who went to Ros
| we'll. New Mexico. short time ago 10
his health. writes home that he finds hi
surroundings pleasant, and that the p!ac
seems quite resort for invalids OF al
sorts.
Mr.. p. V. Poland. who has been conhne,
to his room by sickness for several days
is out again. Mr.. M. G. Harris, of Els
mont. was in town Saturday.
Father Collins. of Richmond, is at Mr.
| William Dorrier's.
Mrs. Haden. OF Palmyra. is visiting he
parents, Rev. and Mrs. w. A. S. Conrad
Dr. Sizer. OF Esmont, passed through
Scottsville on the 18th.
Miss Libbie Jeffries returned Saturda,
from trip to Richmond.
Mrs. ]. c. Hill and Mrs. Charles Gordon
have returned from the Capital also.
Mr.. J. Taylor Norris OF Warren yfsite,