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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
Afrnfd of ,nc Hoodoo.

WASHINGTON, n. c.. December 90
Especially Christmas-Eve Il colored
woman appealed 10 Justices Street and
Hall from relief from her adversarles.
who live neighbors TO her She com
planned that they took dirt from the
graves III the cemetery and sprinkled it
around her door to drive her out Of the
neighhorhood. She was in an excited
state of mind. and when Informed by the
justices that the matter was out of their
jurisdiction. she went to the Mayor TO
demand that the hoodoo be removed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

Churct-The services at Grove-Avenue
church will be exceptionally interesting
to The public. Rev. ". II. Whitsett. D:
D.. will preach at ii a. NJ. His subject
will be .'Some Reflections on the Year
1885,, At s P NJ. the pastor. Rev. J. &.
Hawthorne. D. D.. will preach BIZ fore
the ST. Johns Lodge OF Free Masons
and their invited guests. His subject will
be John the Baptist and Free ma sorry.
One Of the most attractive features of the
service will be a programme of special
music.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

MARSHALL-S STREET CHRISTIAN
Church (N1arshaI street. between Ora
ham and Hapcock)-Rev. +. H. Melton
and P. NJ. Sunday school al a:30 A. NJ.
Christian Eadeavor Society meets at IT'S
P NJ. Mdweek prayer-lneeting Wedncs-
'day at P. M.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Mr. Thomas II. Roberts died yesterday
morning at his home. No sol south Pine
street. after a lingering illness He was
81 years of age. and leaves four chill
dren. They are Miss Mary Roberts, Mr..
Joseph Roberts, Mrs. ]. E. Wells. and
Mrs. Z. T. Lacy. The brothers who sur
vive him are Messrs Joseph S. Roberts,
assistant superintendent OF the Metropol-
itan Life Insurance Company OF this
city; James NJ. Roberts. of Roanoke. and
Richard c. Roberts, of Nelson county.
Mr.. Roberts came to Richmond from
Nelson county twelve years ago. The fu-
neral will take place from Laurel-Street
Methodist church at $3.50 O'Clock this af-
ternoon. and the nterment will be made
in Riverview cemetery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
French Lawyers.

French LAWYERS. especially the younger
members of the profession. have a griev-s
ance that has been loudly voiced by
Maitre Antorin Oudart. The law which
gives defense at minimum charge in
case Of appeal to the bench has been!
abused The thrifty. the criminal the
widows. and the orphans are taking in
creasinE advantage Of the generous pro-
vision and a skiing the court to appoint
LAWYERS to defend them. Last year. out
OF q, oN criminal cases In the Paris courts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
Office Virginia Fire and Marine

Insurance Company,
Richmond Va. December 10. 1862
DIvIDEND.-THE BOARD OF 81
rectors have this day declared a SEMI
ANNUAL DIVIDEND OF FOUR PER
holders on JANUARY .st next. ChecSs
for this dividend will be mailed to stock
holders.
Changes OF address should be prornnt,v
notified to the company
WILLIAM H. MCCARTHY
&c Eo-1Zl Secretary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

DIVIDEND NOTICE.-THE Board
OF DIRECTORS OF THE RICHMOND.
FREDERICKSBURG AND POTOMAC
RAILROAD COMPANY have faccIarea y
SHARE on the COMMON CNo-r.F
STOCK AND DIVIDEND OBLIGATIONS
of the company. payable on the "a day
OF January. 1873 to holders OF Tho s-.-,a
Of record on the Gath day of December.
1902. from which date the boo.-- OF t-,-s
fer will be closed until the 5th of Jan
uary 1903 j. B. WrNcTON
de n5-evdtia1 Treasurer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
LUTTE AN.

FIRST ENGLISH UTHERAN
81 ~ IS. venth street between Broad
| end Gracel-Rev. C. A. Marks Pastor
| Sunday schoo! al $50 O'Clock A NJ
| Preaching at II A. NJ. and NJ Ser
vices Wednesday evening at 5 O'Clock
o'clock. Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

rLAY-sTREET ETHODIsT
rL..--r ,oorrer Ada rs and Clay
streets)-Rev. L. B.. Betty. Pastor
Preaching Sunday at II A: NJ. ana r.
H.. by The pastor Subject, morning.
-, ,rI.u.ea, over and Gift to the
Greatest Numl,er with the Greatest Re
suit Subject. night. "Twofold Test
Ia,uv to christ" Sunday school at 9:15
A NJ "Wednesday night service will be
suspended on account of 'watch-nlghL
service at Centenary church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

e024 pleaded poverty. and secured defense
al the quoted rates. 10 francs day, paya-
BILE out of the treasury.
"a man should live by his occupation
says the eloquent maitre. but the Paris
ian lawyer cannot do So We ought to
p.ead to live. not to lie compelled to live.
TO plead. Strike is out OF the question.
because the traditions Of the bar have
made the barrister an officer Of the court
and to- always obey it's mandates as
duty but hardly pleasure e.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
MAsC.GNI AGAIN ARRESTED.
Charged With Enforcement
Former Manager.

CHICAGO, ILL. December 26.-Signor
Mascagni the Italian composer. VINO
abandoned his American trip while play
ing in Chica go last week, was placed IN
der arrest tonight on a charge OF en-
bezzlement by his former manager, Rich
ard Heard When Mascagni decided 10
return to Italy. he had no further use 1or
his American manager and discharged
him. Heard claims that his contracf
called for s. 600 and tried to collect that
amount Mascagri refused to pay Heard
any such sum and the arrest followed.
Nascae ri was allowed to re1noln at the
Auditorium Hotel, where he is living, the
house detectives agreeing to be reSpon-
sible for his appearance in court
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

AT THE THIRD PRESBYTERIAN
Church Corner Twenty-sixth ard Broad
strsets)-The Pastor will preach morn
ing ana even:lg.-The morning sub!ecr,
1.-THE One Miehticr Than Man At nigh.
s,rhe Sea of Life" Special music will be
rendered by the choir. Cordial irvitaticn
to the puolic.-Rev. R. 3. EGGLESTON,
Pastor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
Record for the Winter.

MEMPHIS. TENN. December 25.-s
There is no relief from the cold to-nlsnt'
The temperature at midnight is ~ ue
grees above zero. Tomorrow promises
II show a lower minimum than that of
to-day. which was 10 above. the record
for the present winter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
EPISCOPAL.

ST. ANDREWS CHURCH tsER
vices held in ST. Andrews Hall. Beverly
street. between Laurel and Cherry. pend
ing the building OF new cnurchi-Revs
Thomas Semmes. Rector: Rev. S. Cary
Beckwith. Observation-Disclosures services Il
A. NJ and P. NJ. Sunday school 9:1o a.
NJ Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
CHRISTIAN

SEVENTH STREET CHRIS STAN
Church Corner Of Seventh and Grace
treets.)-Services Sunday at II a NJ.
and P. NJ. conducted by the pastor,
Rev. C rey E. Morgan Morning subject
Matthew xvi, p. Evening subject. can
Outline Sketch of the World as it Was
When Jesus was Born. Seats free and
a cordial welcome extended to all. espe~
ciaNy strangers and those who have no
church home. Sunday school MT cts at
$3.50 a. NJ. Christian Endeavor Society
meets in lecture-roo1n at 1:30 P. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

WEsT-END CHRISTIAN CHURCH
(on Morris street. between Main street
and Floyd avenue.)-Preaching to-mor-
row by the pastor. Rev. Henry Pearce
Atkins. at II A. NJ. and P. NJ. Sunday
school at $50 o'clock. Christian En-
deavor at 7:15 P. NJ. Seats free. a cor
dial welcome awaits all.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
t;eem n-sner.eat5 sanAlng

and Building Company.
Richmond Dscan-ber 10 1902
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Of
this company have this day declared a
SEMI-ANNrTAL DIVIDEND OF THREE
PER CENT. Gree OF taxi, out of the
earnings for the past Elk months. paw
able to the stockholders on and aft.r
JANUARY 2. 1908
CHARLES X. WILLIS.
e Ia 1x-7t Sacrstary and Traas,3rax. Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
PRESHTTEEIAE.

CHURCH OF THE COVENANT COR
ner Park avenue and Harrison street,
Rev. J. Calvin Sewart. D D.. Pastor
Divine services tomorrow a II A. NJ.
and p NJ. Sunday school convenes at
$50 a. NJ. Devotional services Wednes-
day at SIP. Nj. All welcome. tt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

THIRD CHRISTIAN CHURCH COR
ncr Twenty sixth and Marshall streets}-
Rev. P. A. Cave. Pastor.-Preach ching to-
morrow ct II \. NJ. and 2. NJ. Morning
theme, "Our Christmas Gifts TO Christ
Night. "a Closing Year Meditation."
Special music both services. Seats
free. All cordially invited. Sunday school
at $3.50 A. NJ. Christian EHdeavor meet
ing at P NJ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
20 Degrees In Georgia.

COLUMBUS. GA. December 26.-At u
o'clock tonight the thermometer regis
tiers 20 degrees above. which BREAKS tne
record for cod weather in Columbus th1s
winter stiff northwest wind IS ploW-
ing. and the indca lions are that the
mercury will fall much lower.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

The funeral Of Mr. John Howard, Of
Massachusetts,. who died Tuesday night
al the Retreat for the Sick. took place
ar noon yesterday from Benefits under
taking rooms, conducted by Father
O'Reiliy. and the remains were tempo
ra r:lv inferred at River View
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH
corner Twentieth and Broad Streets
Rev. George H. Spooner. Pastor.-Ser-
in the morning by Bishop John c. Gran
berry. Preaching at night by the pastor
Special musical programme for both SER
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

ALL-sA1NTs' EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Franklin street. between Madison and
Monroe streets)-Rev. J. 7. bowman.
Rector-Services every Sunday at II A.
M. and afternoon at 4:S1 O'Clock. Sunday
school al $3.50 A. M. Visitors cordially
welcomed. IS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

Denver, Col.-Suits involving $4,000 600
have been filed in the United States Land
Office at Plfe blo for the Utah Fuel Com
pany against the Colorado Fuel and Iron
Company. These suits are forty in num-
Der and involve title to 5000 acres of
coal land on the western slope, valued
1t 81 go an acre
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

LE1GH-sTREET BAPTIST CHURCH
Corner Twenty-ffth and Leigh streets,
on. Broad-street line Traction railwayl-
NJ. Ashby Jones. Pastor.-PrS aching at
II A. NJ. and P NJ. by the pastor Morn
ing subject, "a Study in Sacrifice Eve
ming subject. Clothed and in His Right
Mind.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

Many gifts were presented by scholars to
teachers and by teachers to scholars, the,
being made by DR.. j.. VIII.
liam Jones. Scion B. Woodf1n. DR.. Ramon
D. Garcin and the Rev. NJ. Ashby Jones.
Six hundred and fifty packages Of con-
fections were distributed under the di-
rection Of Santa Claus.
The Sunday-scfool entertainment of the
Third Presbyterian church was held
Christmas night, when a programme of,
music and recitations and visit from
Santa Claus were enjoyed. The Rev. DR..
A. L. Phillips thrilled his audience with
a glowing address, and contributed large
Nv to the pleasure Of the occasion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
II below Freezing.

NASHVILLE, TENN, December %
The official Thermometer reglstereu 10
degrees above zero at Ii o'clock to-hisH ,!
The weather is clear and still. Win lno'
cations for lower temperature.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
BAPTIST.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.-WOR-
ship at usual hours. Preaching by the
pastor. DR.. Cooper. Morning, "Ebenezer. ;
Night "a Call to Close the Accounts.
Bloc school at 2:30 A. NJ. All made cor
dia )ly welcome
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
weather Asheville has had this season
There has been a light fall OF sno y.
Cold wind from Northwest.

MONTGOMERY. Ala. December Is.
Under the influence Of wind from the
northwest, the Thermometer went down
to Is degrees to-day. The forecast OF the
local station is for continued cold wea-
1bar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
COLD WEATHER SOUTH;
ALSO IN THE WEST.
Freezing Temperatures Almost to
the Gulf ConsI-FucI Famines mt
Various Points In the North.

ATLANTA. GA, December 26.-The
weather here continues clear and cold
tonight. The lowest temperature regis
tered during the day was IS. Indications
favor continued cold tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
n ETH 0DIST.

CENTENARY CHURCH. DECEMBER
2stI1.-Preaching at II A. NJ. and P. NJ:
by the pastor. Subject In morning. God
With U.s. At night, Gods Wonderful
Goodness. Special Christmas music.
Union watch-night service. to II P.
NJ, Wednesday night. The public invited.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

Dunbar. Natal.-Colonial Secretary
Chamberlain and Mrs. Chamberlain, who
left Portsmouth, England, November 25th
on board the armored cruiser Good Hope,
landed They received a warm welcome.
The long speechts made by Mr. Cham
oerlain in the course of the reception
functions were notable for their strong
tone Of Cancellation, and, his expression
Of confidence in Lord Miner, British
High Commissioner in South AfricA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

Virginia trust Company.
Richmond. Va. Dec Is. is0e
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS L
have this day declared the usual semi
annual dividend of three per cent. free
Of tax. payable on and after Jan. >. 100:
L. D. AYLETT. Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

Southern Trust Company
Richmond Va. December %. 1902.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
this bank have declared the regular TWO
AND ONE-HALF PER CENT. SEMI
ANNUAL DIVIDEND. payable January
g 1903. JOHN TYLER
de 24-td Treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

The Savings Bank OF Richmond
Richmond Va. December 90 1902
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS BANK
have declared the usual SEMI-ANNUAL
DIVIDEND OF FOUR PER CENT. free
Of tax. payable on and after January 2,
1903. JAMES NJ. BALL.
de 2i-td Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

Richmond Trust and Safe Deposit Co.
Richmond Va. December :. 1902:
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAE r
this dnv declared QUARTERLY DIF1-
DEND OF ONE a PER CENT. on the
capital stock payable JANUARY 2. 1893.
to Stockholders of record of December ..
1902 The transfer books will be closed
Dividend checks will be mailed.
II. L. CABELL.
de 2i-dtja Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

THE MONUMENTAL CHT r c II
(Proad STREET. below Twelftn>-Rev. w
E. Evans. D. D., Rector.-Se"v'ces Su,4-
day morning at II o'clock and afternoon
at 4 o'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

st. Pstersburg.--The Red Cross Society
is sending representa- tives to. Andilan to
orga nize relief for the earthquake SUI
ferers. and has contributed Sl7,5C1 to the
relief fund.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

Mr.. Cranz,s Illness.
The condition Of Mr.. Oscar Cranz at
an early hour this morning was I'M
changed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRISTIAN
scientists.-Service Sunday at 1l:15 A.
NJ Subject of sermon. Christian
Science" Wednesday evening meeting
at $50. 1901 Grove avenue. All are in ;
Vited.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

ST. JAMES METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. W A. Cooper. Pastor.-Preaching
by the pastor at II A. NJ and P. M
Morning subject. Gods Great Christ
mas Gift to the Word. Evening, An
invitation for a LIES Journey" Sab
bath school at $50 A. vi. Leasrsrs. 3
and P. NJ. Every one cordially well
cOmsd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

NORFOLK AND WESTERNS A. NJ.
dailv. vestfbrIed limited 70 Norfo'S:
A NJ. dailv the Chicago F.xrress. Bristol
Chattanooga. and pot,ts South and West
1":2o P. NJ. daiIv. Roanoke express fos
FnrrvilIe Lynchhurg. etc: P. NJ. daily,
Norfolk etc: s:ss P. NJ. daiiv for No~fosxs
and rte--1ediate noir's: a:25 p. NJ. dairy
for Lvnchburs. Chattanooga, and New
Orleans.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

Cleveland B. Curnber. son Of the late
Benjamin Climber. died yesterday morn
ing at the residence of his mother. 607
Nicholson street. He had been an inva-
lid for years.
Young Cun2bcr is survived by his mo-
Their and several brothers and sisters.
The funeral will take place from Full.
ton Baptist church to-day at O'Clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

GRACE-STREET PRESBYTERIAN
church-Rev:. Jere Witherspoon. D. D..
street: Phone (BelD. 16at.-Services at II
o'clock A. M. and O'Clock P. NJ. art
devotional service Wednesday night at
o'clock. Sunday school service at $50
o clock A. N. is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

GRACE-sTREET BAPTIST CHURCH
corner Grace and Foushee streets).-Rev.
Charles S. Gardner D. H.. Pastor.-Sun
day school at $50 A. NJ. Preaching by
the pastor at II A NJ. and ST N. Prayer
n setting Wednesday at P. IA. tt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

ATLANTIC COAST LINE. A NJ.
No-fclk limited eaiIy fo- Petersburg.
Waverlv Suffolk an Norfolk: iE:20 2.
NJ. and 5:56 P NJ for Petersburg and
intermediate points: 8 P. NJ. ocean Shore
Ii-rited for Norfolk Waverlv. and SUI
folk: 4:1o NJ. for Petersburg Weldon.
and Rocky Mount: $50 A. NJ. and $50
NJ. TO- Petersburg. Ernporia- Weldon.
Fayetteville Charleston. Savannah Tam
pa s:35 P. NJ. az 1850 P. NJ, for Pc.
terSburg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
SNOW nt Chattanoocn.

CHATTANOOGA. TENN, December &C.
The weather continues cold tonight. and
at midnight 1t is cloudy. with north
winds. The lowest temperature registered
to-day was 1872. There were several snow
furrieS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

Granton.-The Norwegian bark. G. S.
Henry. which sailed from Brunswick
October 2oth for Granton. is ashore at
Scaw. and will be a total wreck. Only
one Of the crew was saved Captain To-
biasen was drowned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
BAY LINE
TO BALTIMORE
Via G. & O. Railway and
Old Point.
y. S. NAIL ROUTE.

Leave Richmond via Chesapea and
ONO railway daily. except sunday, al
\ P. NJ. connecting at I'D Point with
the superb steamers cs che Oh Say Line:
leaving at rs T. NJ. arriving R4l-..nors
with a.. trains North. East ara West
Snort rail ride and all night on o,,e OF
the finest steamers In southern waters
Returning. arrive Richmond 10 4 NJ
daily except Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

SOUTHERN RArLwAY.-7:Oo A. NJ
daily. for Danville and Durham. Tics P
NJ. datv for Atlanta. Aueusta. and noinss
South: 1850 p NJ. daily for New Orleans
and points South: 6 P. NJ. local. daily sx
cept Sunday. to EevsvEle.
YORK RIVER LINE.-4:3o P. NJ. daily
excert Sunday for West Point. connect
irs with steamer for Baltimore MONDAYS.
Wednesdays. and Fridays: 2:15 P. NJ.
daily. except Sunday. local express for
West Point: connects with stage at Les
fer Manor. ard also with steamer at West
Point for baltimore Mondays Wednes-
days. and Fridays. 5 =. NJ, local mixed
for We-t Point. daily. except Sunday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

REGULAR SERVICES AT THE So
scOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH hr
the pastor DR.. Russell Cecil. at II a. NJ
and P. NJ. is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
City Bank of Richmond

CITY hank or Richmond.
Richmond Va. December %. 1902
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS BANK
have declared the usual SEA1I-ANNUAL
DIVIDEND OF THREE PER CENT.
payable on and after JANUARY 2 1903.
J. W. SlNTON.
de 24-1w Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

PARK-PLACE METHODIST CHURCH
corner Of west Franklin and Fine
tor.-Services at II A.. NJ. and P. M
Sunday Epworth League "Wednesday at
& p NJ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

Washington. D. CT. r. Harris. at
present a civil employee of the Charles
ton IS. c. hayward. has been appoint
ed q civil engineer in the navy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
snow in Ashevtlle.

ASHEVILLE. NJ c.. December 2s.-
The temperature here reached 10 degrees
a1.>&~ sara thIs nornIns-the coolest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH.-SER-
vices as usual Sunday at II a. NJ. and at
2. ~. conducted by the pastor, DR..
". r. L. Smith. Bible school at s:l5
A -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
TELEGRAMs MADE TERsE.

Bremen.-The British steamer Straits
of Dover. from Savannah. arrived Inc
report that she was on fire, December 22d,
when passing the Lizard, was erroneous.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

1oN-sTAT1oN METHODIsT.-11 A.
NJ. Rev. George II. Ray, former pastor;
s. 2. NJ Rev. John Harmon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
Richmond Perpetual Building Loan and
Trust Company.


Richmond Va. Dec 18th. 1862
The directors of this company have de-
cIared the ser1i-anruaI dividend of one
dollar and a half (s1.5o> per share on the
paid-,lp stock Iand rataoty on the run
hing stock: payable on and after jan
HENRY S. HUTZLER.
- de9s61 Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
de20-15t
The First National Bank

IIe Z II 81 NdtlOnaI Bank
OF Richmond Va
AT A MEETING OF THE DIRECTORS
OF this bank. December a. 1902 a SEMI
ANNUAL DIVIDEND OF FOUR PER
CENT. amounting TO $4,000 was de-
clared. payable TO stockholders January
2, 1893. Checks will be mailed
JOHN NJ. MILLER. Jr.,
de 25toTa1in CoSbiar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

New York.-Reports that the bond con.
version plan Of the United States Stee!
Corpora ton is to be modified or aban-
doned because of the recent ACQUISITION
Of the Union and Sharon Steel com
panies were automatically denied.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
The National Bank OF Virginia.

The National Bank OF Virginia.
United States. city of Richmond. and
State OF Virginia Depository.
Richmond Va. December 23 1902
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS BANK
have this day declared the usual Sem
annual dividend OF TWO AND ONE
HALF PER CENT. Gree of taxi. pay
able to shareholders on and after JAZZ
UARY 2, 1903 Checks will be mailed.
T. II. SANDS.
de 24-td Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27
The State Bank OF Virgin

The State Bank of Virginia.
Richr7ond Va. December %. 1902.
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS BANK
have declared a DIVIDEND OF 81 PER
CENT. payable on and after JANUARY
9 1909 WILLIAM NJ HILL.
de 24-1Ot Cashier
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

Fell and Broke His Arm.
Young Thadeus Hills, while playing
With SONS Of his companions Christmas
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

The Rev r. H Bennett prea ched in
the morning at the Park Place Methodist
Church, and the Rev. DR.. H E. John
son at Trinity. where union services
were held. The Rev. w. B. Beauchamp
conducted at an early Christmas morn
ing service, and a sunrise PRAYER meet
ing was held at Hasker Memorial
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

Planters. National Bank.
Richmond Va. December Is 1902.
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS BANK
have to-day declared the usual SEMI
ANNUAL DIVIDEND OF SIX PER
CENT. Gree OF tax) out OF the earnings
of the past six months. on the capital
stock OF the bank. payable on and after
JANUARY 2. 1903
RICHARD H SMITH.
De 24-tia inc Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-27

Mrs. Eliza G. Peters died at the home
of her sister, Mrs. NJ. r. Guy. No. 51l
west Grace street, yesterday morning a,
II 80 o'clock. She was sister OF Mr..
jackson Guy and the late Colonel John