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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-13
DEATHS.

HOLLAND.-Died, at her residence, No.
500 N. Twenty-seventh Street, March
II, 1902. Mrs. NJ. A. HOLLAND. wife %
Mr. j. r. Holland. of this city. Mrs.
Holland was in the siXtieth year of
E her age, and leaves a husband and five
children-NIessrs. r. T., F.. O.. w. J. and
J. W. Griggs, and Mrs. Laura d.
Funeral from Christian Church THIS
Thursday AFTERNOON at 3 o'cloc,1
in Suffolk, Va. Interment in Cedar Hill
Cemetery
DE PRAIRIE.-Died. at Old Dominion
Hospital. March 18th, 3:lo A. NJ, AU-
DIRE C. DE PRAIRIE, aged twenty
three years.
ton Heights, FRIDAY at IL A. NJ.
Funeral private.
WALLNER.-Died. wednesday. March
18th, at st. Sophia's Home. on North
Twelfth Street. JACOB WALLNER.
Home at 4 clock THIS AFTERNOON.
Friends respectfully invited to attend.
HOWARD.-Died, after an illness OF
three weeks, at the residence of her step.
father, W. H. Maxwell. No. i0S North
Twenty-fourtn Street. BESSIE MARY
HOWARD, eldest daughter of the late
r. r. Howard, in the fifteenth year of
her age
Funeral from Union-station NJ. E.
Church FRIDAY, March 18th, at 4:30
L Nl.zlulGFlleIll' tdl sOSthNOOI.
Far beyond this world Of trouble,
Far beyond this world of care.
We shall find OUR missing loved ore
In our Fathers mansion fair.
One by one earth's ties are broken
AS we see our love decay, ia.
And the hopes so fondiy cherished
Brighten but to pass away.
I One by one our. hopes grow brighter
;sAs we near the shining shore,
For we know across the river
Waits the loved one gone before.
Jesus, while our hearts are bleeding
20 err the spoils that death has won
We would at this solemn moment
IA Calmly say: IF by will be done,
Sleep on, beloved sweetly sleep,
4; For angels sing with you up there:
They ever will their vigil keep
In our Fathers Mansion fair
-B HER MOTHER
fBOWIS-Died. March L at a O'clock
"a p NJ, at the residence of her BROTHER
Is in-law,F NTH. Anderson. No. 1920
sTuRD1VANT the vie Of Pat II II.
Bowls.
Funeral from P.ne-streer Baptist
BY Church at clock THIS AF,TERNOON.
friends and acqua tntances Invited.
Sssasss RAtakGhl1r& nanarz ntsaRa. nA--
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-13
10 Stir 10 Interest.

The State Executive Committee of the
-Anti-Saloon League of Virginia has de-
cied TO employ a field secretary who will
be able to devote his whole time and att
tention to the work. He will travel over
the State. ar ange meetings and otherwise
look after league matters.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-13
In THE AIR..
The Germs of La Grippe are Conveyed
Through the Atmosphers.

No one can escape the La Grippe germ
because when an epidemic Of the disease
is prevailing the air is laden with it.
The reason that everyone does not have
the disease at the same time is because
the persons who are enjoying perfect
health are able to successfully resist and
throw off the infection, while those who
Tor any reason are not in the best of
health, fall ready victims.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-13
Youthful Elopers.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
NORFOLK, VA, March 12-Miss
Fletcher Yullie, aged eighteen and
John Mansfield, aged sixteen eloped to
The brides mother was notified by long
distance phone of the wedding.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-13
Isaac Jones.
fsnecio1 Dlspatch to The Time,

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, March Il
Mr.. Isaac Jones, a well known citizen
of Spotsylvania county, died last night
at his home near the Wilderness. of
dropsy. aged seventy years. A widow
and five children survive him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-13
Solicitor Ward Resigns.

Especial Dispatch 10 The Times.)
WINCHESTER, VA, March 70
AT lengthy session of the Com
mon Council last night City Solicitor
Robert Nj. Ward created a sensation by
resigning in order to save the Council
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-13
Suit for Divorce.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, March r.
J,eyie Bell to-day filed suit for divorce
AGAINST her husband, Haywood Bell, who
Vas sent to Jail for six months recently
Tor steaing a lot of hose pipe and belt
ing.
Persistent efforts have been made to
GET Bell released, but without avail.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-13
AFFAIRS IN LOUISA.
Another Local Option Case Discharged-The
Roads Improve.
fsnec,al Dispatch to The Times.)

TSpeClaI I7EsI"tef1 : =
LOUISA. VA, March 12.-lsaac ThorJp-
son an old colored man, was tried here
to-day on a charge of selling liquor IN
Jacksons. a local option district, and
Thera are no more cases of this charac-
Ter on the calendar. The next case is
civil one. set for Friday. .,
The roads are rapidly driving off ri; az ~
we're quite a number of country people
on the streets to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-13
At the Hotels.

Among the prominent Virginians in the
WY WIN or Em in5 ex-senator Thomas N.
Williams, Of Clarksville; Colonel Harry
Hodges, Of Norfolk; Messrs: j; s. Blanks,
folk: T. J. Wool, of Portsmouth: S. v.
Southall, Jr., of Emporia; Armistead G..
Gordon. of Staunton: Thomas B. Quinby,
If Accomac; John T. Daniel, of Cape
Charles. and K. d. Urquhart, of Saltville.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-13
Captain Frank G. Beverly.
lsneciaI nisnatch to I.he Timas s

Especial Dispatch to The T1mes.)
FF)EDHRICKsBURG,.: VA, March p
Captain Frank Z. Beveley, .of Spotsyl-
vania county died last night at his home
near this city Of general debility. aged
eighty-two years. He was a Confederate
soldier and served in the Civil War as
captain of a company in the Ninth Vir-5
ginia Cavalry. Since the war Captain
Beverley had been prominent in the
affairs Of his county and has filed many
positions Of honor and trust. Upon the
death OF G. r.. Dabney,5 late clerk of
courts OF Spotsylyania county, Captain
Beverley was appointed by Judge John
T. Goolrick. to that position He filed
out the unexpired term. and in the gen
seral election before the people was
elected over the present clerk, Up FL
Crismond, who, however. defeated Cap
tain Beverley at the following election.
The deceased is survived by a widow,
who was Miss Margaret Gayle. of this
county, and seven children, among them!
Mr.. ". Beverley Of Richmond -.
E. H.. Tavenner.
Special aDlspa tch & to The Times. )
IS LEESBURG,, a.. March 12-Mr. Ed
win HI Tayenner. a gallant ex- Confed-s
crate colder and respected #citizen Of
11l,ida,. 'aas-Aa It his home IN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-13
RolIie Watkins.
lsnocta1 nisnaich to The T;mes !

Especial Dispatch TO The Iines.
FREDERICKSBURG, VA. March IL
Mr. Rollic Watkins, son of Mr.. j. a..
Watkins, of Orange county. is dead
after brief illness, aged twenty years.
He was a young man of decided promise
and very popular in his community.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-13
Buys Virginia Home.

& Mr.. Andrew Pollard, Of Canada, has
bought $50 acres on the New Market road.
from Fritz Sitterding, for $1,000. The
farm is known as the 1Yhitkamp estate
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-13
I n q GO Gle

Does not make the man. v7He blood is
the life," the vital force of the body. So
it not infrequently happens that the man
who looks to be a picture of physical
strength falls sudden victim to disease.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-13
THE STATES GOOD ROADS CoNvEN-
TION,

Richmomd, Va. March 1872 1902.
Every one interested In good roads
should attend this convention. One fare
for the round trip by the Southern Rail-.
way.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-13

DyERsRURG, TENN.-Fire here early
today. which was supposed to have been
caused by a spark from locomotive, de-
stroyed the Illinois Central depot and
also burned five loaded freight cars stand
mo on a side track The loss is estimated
at $4,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-13

The first symptoms are those of acute
satarrh resembling a hard cold and If
prompt treatment is applied at this time.
1t can easily be broken up: one OF the best
remedies at this stage Is Stuarts5 Catarrh
tablets. sold by druggists everywhere and
if taken freely, say one tablet every hour
Or two or three days. the danger Of pneu-
momta and serious complications will be
The Rev T.. z Palmer, Baptist clergy
man Of Ceresco. Mich, makes a state
sufferers lie says: "Stuart's Catarrh
Tablets have certainly been blessing to
snd winter and have found them safe
guard against La Grippe and catarrhal
troubles from which have suffered for
years. feel that j can freely and con-
scientiously recommend them
Persons who suffer from sc;ltarrh of the
head and throat are very susceptible to
La Grippe and such will find a pleasant
convenient and safe remedy sn this new
s,itarfh cure.
sstuarts caiarrh Tablets are composed
entirely OF harmless antisepttcs and may
he used Az freely rs necessary as they.
contain no cocaine. opiate or poisonous
E-.r CT any kind
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-13
W. H. Fonshill.
Especial Dispatch to The Times }


BOYDTON, VA, March 12.-Mr. w. II.
I, nshil, an old citizen and highly re-
snected merchant of this place. of the
fiji m Of Fonshill & Brooks. died at his
Icme yesterday. Mr.. Fonshill had been
il delicate health for several months, and
his death was not unexpected to his
family. He was a member and very
regular attendant of the Methodist Church
fer many years prior to his death. His
Intercourse with his fellow-man was kind
end courteous, having a kind word for
every one, however humble he might be-
He was born in Hanover, Penn, in
1925. He came to this place in early life
some fifty-one years ago-where he mar
led Miss Minerva Drumright. He formed
y co-partnership about forty-ive years
ago with George w. Brooks, and this
6rm has existed continuously and unin-
terruptedly without any change whatever
for these long years.
Mr. Fonshi1l leaves a widow and six
children three sons and three daughters
They are Messrs. Ira, Bailey and George
Fonshill, and Mrs. Cora Dru1nright. Mrs.
Ftta Bowman and Mrs. Gertrude Briggs.
Every member OF his family was present
when the end came. He will be buried
in the Episcopal Church yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-13

hrely free from opium, cocaine and all
other narcotics.
The dealer who offers a substitute for
the g discovery does 50 to gain the lit
tie more profit paid by inferior medi-
;cines. There is nothing 3 Just as good 2
for the blood as vGolden Medical Dis
4Icoveryo therefore accept no substitute.
1T took Eve bottles of Golden Medical Discov-
cry for my BLOOD, 2 writes Mr.William .. Shanb-
hin. of Reiny Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory.
3E.I had ring worms on me and would burn
them off asd t1eyswould cone right back. and
they were on me whenI commenced using sGold,i
len Medical Discovery, and they went away and,
IL haven't been bothered any more. 2
Or. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con-i
situation
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-13
p,l,o. )I,, FAN. 10 s1ATTENpl,,.

No one should fail to attend the State
Good Roads Convention. Richmond. va.
March r5-s2aa One faro for the round
trip is authorized from all stations on
the Southern Railway within radius 90
LEO niles ss.ss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-13

Mr.. Y n. Fleming, a prominent shoe
,uanufacturer Of Fredericksburg, is IN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-13
OBITUARY..
Aliss Audrie c. De Praire.

Miss Audrie c.. De Praire died this
morning at 3:13 o'clock at the Old Do
minion Hospital. She was twenty-three
years of age and had been i'll bad health
for some time. Her only immediate rela-
tives are two brothers, 10th residents
of Charleston, W. Va.
The remains were taken to the resi-
dence, in Barton Heights. The ARA nge-
ments for the funeral will be announced
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-13

A proper care for
the blood would
prevent many a
serious sickness.
The cleansing of
the blood is per-
.fectly accomplish
! ed by the use OF
DR.. Pierce's Cold
en- Medical Discov-
cry. It drives out
the impurities and
pois onous sub
stances which cor
rupt the blood and
breed disease. It
increases the ac-
tivity of the blood
m a king glands,
and so increases
the supply of pure
blood It builds
up the entire body
with good sound
flesh.
There is no al
coho1 III vGolden
Medical Discoy-
eryo and it Is en-.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-13
A Bright Girl Dead.
Funeral Services.

The funeral of Mr.. Andrew Lisbon,
whose death occurred Tuesday morning
at the home of his son-in-law Mr..
T. w. Po.ze, in Henrico county, took
place yesterday at 5 o'clock from the
residence
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-13
Mrs. NJ. A. Holland.


Mrs NJ. A. Holland, aged 81 years, died
Tuesday afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock at her
residence. No $50 North Twenty-seventh
Street, after a long and painful illness.
She is survived by her husband and
five children-four sons and one daughter
They are T. E., E. O., w. J., and ]. w.
.Griss. and Mrs. l.. D. Brnkley. The re-
mains were taken to Suffolk yesterday
for interment.
A Bright Girl Dead.
Miss Bessie Mary Howard, eldest
daughter Of the late r. II. Howard, died
yesterday at the residence Of her step
father, Captain William Fl. Maxwell's,
No. 40S North Twenty-fourth Street. She
had been ill for three weeks.
Bessie was a bright and attractive
girl of fifteen and was universally popu-
lar. In their sore bereavement. Captain
and Mrs. Maxwell will havs the SYM
patty of a wide circle of friends.
The funeral will take place from the
residence Friday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock
and the interment will be made at Oak
wood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-14
BESSEMER.

Bessemer, June l8-(SpeciaD-The fol- lowing invitation has been issued:
 Mir and Mrs Peter Gouvernovich re- quest the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter. Mary S., to Mir. Atisn L. Bridges, Thursday evening, June ls. lsOe, at s:Sa o'clock. First Meth cdist church. Jonssboro Ala. At home, Solth Besssmer Both the contracting parties are well known and popular young people of Jonesboro. They will have large number of attendants at their we'd ding and A,i of the rs<,d nus of the beau tfui lrtle town arc much interested In tho happy ~Ysnt. Following the wedding there 'vil be a reception at the residence nf the brides parents from to 10 p. m.
 John Borders. a negro. for many years employed at furnaces Nos. 1 and 3, was killed last night by the elevator cage falling upon him. The unfortunate man was standing under the elevator when 1t was suddenly lowered, striking him on the head before he could step aside and killing him instantly.
 The friends of the Bessemer Elks are 1ubilant over their victory at West End this afternoon. Quite a large crowd of Bessemerites went up from here to wit ness the game.
 Mrs. w. P. Gum and children returned today from Roanoke, Va, where they have been visiting relatives for some time past.
 J W. Britain sold out his mercantile establishment today to Fl. S. Walden of South Alabama, who has taken charge of the business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-14
COFFMAN CASE WILL
 GO TO JURY TODAY
SOLICITOR HEFLIN MAKING CLOS ING ARGUMENT WHEN COURT DJoURNED-MRs. coFFMAN IS
 OFTEN OVERCOME WITH GRIEF.

The trial of R. D. Coffman. the Brook side justice of the peace, who is charged with the murder of the Rev. J. w. Brad ford. the Methodist minister at that place. is rapidly drawing to close. The solicitor &t the hour of adjournment yes terday was making the last argument. The case will go to the jury today, and vet dict will probably be returned without much delay.
 The first speech yesterday was made by Attorney Hugh M. Morrow, who conclud- cd his argument begun the day before. He was followed by Attorneys John T. Shu- gart and Robert Belf who spoke for the defense, and Solicitor II. P. Hefin began the closing argument for the state.
 The courtroom was crowded all day with interested spectators. The defend- ant sits between his wife and his sister, and the mothers of both Mir. and Mrs. CoTman sit near them. Mrs Coffrnan is often overcome with emotion. Men bers of the dead minister's family are also pres ent as well as several ministers who were his friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-14
: ENSLEY.
Foundation Is Laid for a Three-story
 Brick Building.

Ensley, June 13-(special.)- )-The foun- dation is laid for the three-story brick building which is being erected by Mir. McLeod on Avenue near the corner of IWentieth street When completed this structure will cost s40Oo and will be occu- pied by J. W. Clayton & Co.,, as a whole sale grocery and feed store.
 The contract for building the Birming- ham Medical College, to cost $9O,0O0. has been awarded to Messrs. Totherow and Smith of Ensey, who, 1t will be remem- bered, built the city hall at this place.
 The hall in the Nolan building former ly used for a dance hall is being made into six large offices by the owner, MT. c. A. Nolan.
 A trolley ride is being given tonight under the auspices of the Womans S Christian Union to East Lake Quite a number from Pratt City and Blrming- ham, as well as Ensley, participated
 The military ball given by Troop D. Alabama National Guard, Ensley detach- ment, at Tuxedo Park Wednesday even ing, was the most enjoyable social event in Ensley of the season. The pavilion was beautifully illuminated with electric lights and decorated with American flags and the troops colors, yellow and blue
 The grand march began promptly at 9 o'clock gracefully led by Second Lieuten- ant Charles H. Manley and Miss Maud Nunallee, sponsor. Miss Nunallee was prettily attired in yellow and blue, while Lieutenant Manley wore the stripes of second lieutenant. Nearly one hundred couples participated, as over two hum dred invitations had been issued.
 Captain E. J. MoCrossin and several of his troopers from Birmingham attended the military ball of Troop D at Ensey Wednesday night.
 Quite number of young people from Ensley went on the trolley ride to East Lake last night chaperoned by MT. and Mrs. T. J. Garter, of Pratt City.
 The Independent Order of Red Men and Knights of Pythias are fitting up their hall with electric fans and other com fort for the summer.
 MT. A. c. Hodge of Ensley, and Miss Anna E. Lee, formerly of McKeesport Pa, were married at St. Paui's Catholic church at Birmingham Wednesday af- ternoon and left immediately for Lafay- ette Tenn, where MT Hodge has ac- cepted a position with the Lafayette Iron Works.
 Mir. William Mccartney. formerly with the Austin Bryan Manufacturing Com pany, has gone to Anniston, where he has accepted a position with the Anniston Rolling Mill Company
 Mir william T. Glace, who was also connected with the Austin Bryan Man ufacturing Company. has accepted po- sition with the Birmingham Railway I3pht and Power Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-14
TUSCALOOSA.
Fire In Plant of Lumber Company
 Causes Damage of $500.

Tuscaloosa, June 13.-(SpsciaD-Last evening at about g o'clock fire was discov- cred in the boiler room of the Southern Western Lumber Co.s plant, the largest mill in this section. Just how the fire originated Is not known, but before any assistance could be obtained the boiler turned out but could render no assistance All that save the entire plant was the direction of the wind and the water from the water tank on the premises The loss is estimated at about $500. Work for the reconstruction will begin at once. MT. Walker, bookkeeper for the com pany, became overloaded while on the an roof and could not be revived for perhaps fifteen minutes.
 The fifteenth annual session of the Grand Lodge Independent Order of Good Samaritans and Daughters (colored) have been in session here since June II. with Elias N Woodland of Mobile presiding and R. A. Smith recording secretary. The address of welcome was made by Mayor w. G. Cochrane and was respond ed to on behalf of the lodge by U. S.. Jones. There are representatives here from every town in the state. This even ing the order win parade the principal streets of the city, led by Kennedy's band, after which the session will close and the delegates will leave for their diff ferent homes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-14
THEY CURE AND TAKE NO PAY.

 The British Doctors at the Corner 22nd
 St. and 3rd Ave. Are Curing All
 Cases Absolutely Free. They Accept
 No Pay Whatever, Not Even When
 Cures Are Effected.
 4 staff of eminent physicians and surgeons from the British Medical h. Stituts have. at the urgent solicitation of a large number Of patients under their care in this country, established 2 permanent branch of the Institute in this city at
 Corner 22nd St. and 3rd Ave.
 These eminent gentlemen have de- cided to give their services entirely free for three months (medicines ex- ceptedl to all invalids who call upon them for treatment between now and jnaa 24th.
 These services consist not only of consultation, examination and advice, but also of all minor surgical opera tiona.
 The object in pursuing this course Is 70 Dervme rapidly and personally acquainted with the sick and alilicte5' end under no conditions will any charge whatever be made for any serV, icaB rendered for three months to al' who csll before Jauc 24th.
 The doctors treat all forms Of dis ease and deforInities, and guarantee 10 cure in every case they IndertaKe.
 Male and female weakness, catarrh and catarrhal deafness, also varleo, cole, rupture, go;tre, cancer ana All diseases ct the rcctum are positively cured by their new treatment.
 Hours g to g. Sundays 10 to 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-14
DEATHS ANDFUNERALS
Frank Smith.

Frank Smith who was stricken with paralysis at his brothers home near Pinson few days ago, died at St. Vim cents Hospital yesterday afternoon at , o'clock
 The deceased was a native of South Carolina but had lived in Birmingham since 1878. He conducted a prosperous business in real estate for many years, and no man in this city had larger circle of friends His extensive acquaintance with the people of Alabama was prover- bial.
 MT. Smiths wife died about ten years ago. His son, who occupies a responsible position with the Armour Packing Com pany, will reach here today. He has an- other son, Ardis Smith. who is a ball player.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-14
SELMA.
Dallas Academy Fast Gaining an EnvI-
 able Reputation.

Selma, June 13-tSpeciaI.) )-The Dallas Academy of this city is fast gaining a reputation throughout the country that is enviable. Some days ago Prof. Dabney president of the University of Tennessee, was in Selma and visited Dallas Acad- emy. On his return home he had the Selma institution placed among the ac- credited schools in his catalogue and of fered a free scholarship to one of this years graduates. Today Prof. Harda- way. principal of the academy, is in re- ceipt of a letter from the president of the H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial Col lege in New Orleans, offering a free schol- arship of four years, worth s40O, to a member of this years graduating class selected by the faculty The Woman's College of Baltimore and the Tulane University of New Orleans also take the graduates from the Dallas Academy without requiring them to stand an ex- animation.
 Yesterday afternoon Sydney Lee. young son of MT. Syd Lee, of Birming- ham, and who is visiting relatives here, was run over by a buggy on Dallas street as he was playing with a number of youths of his own age in the middle of the thoroughfsre. The young fellow re- cciyed quite a bruies on his head and the muscles of his thigh and arm were bruised. Other than feeling a little sore today he suffered no inconvenience from his disaster
 The party of Montgomery ladies chap eroned by Mrs. Geo. W. Jones, who came to Selma to sell tickets for the Taylor lecture for the benefit of the Falkner Home for Confederate Veterans. returned this afternoon. having disposed of something near 400 tickets. This was con- sidered unusually creritable. for Selma has a soldiers home of It's own main tained by the camp of veterans and the citizens have been called upon frequently for nid