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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-01
SOUTH BOSTON
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SOUTH BOSTON, VA, Oct. 3l-.>s the
season progresses the ladies' interest in
finch parties seems to increase On
Tuesday evening Miss Mildred Willing
ham entertained the F0inch Club in
splendid style at the beautiful home OF
her parents, on Main Street. At the
conclusion of the game. which lasted
several hours. the most elegant refresh
ments were served, which were greatly
enjoyed by all present. and few who
could not attend were kindly remern-
bered. The occasion was greatly enjoyed
and much complimented for the unique
manner in which all were entertained.
On Tuesday night. at Hills Opera
House. large concourse OF people as
| sembled to see the drama. "under the
| Southern Cross played by amateurs.
| The acting was superb and greatly
| pleased the vast audience. The proceeds
of the play were for the benefit of the
| Confederate monument to be erected in
| Halifax to commemorate the valor of the
Toys who wore the gray from 81 to 60.
Nearly $1.5OO has already been subscribed
and donated for this purpose. 1t Is gem
orally thought that during 1904 enough
| money will be in the hands of Colonel
nficent. shaft. All OF the adjoining coun-
ties have monuments and the time. seems
propitious for Halifax to follow her sis
ter counties.
Mrs. William Darlington. OF Bristol,
is visiting her daughter. Mrs. r. E. Jor-
dan
Misses Emma Lea. OF Danville. and
Alice Belts. OF Mecklenburg, are Nst-
ing the Misses Watkins. on Logan Street.
These charming and beautiful ladies are
much admired by the "eligibles" of South
Boston.
Miss Mary Dodson Richmond. OF Dan
Vile, has been the much admired guest
Of Miss Laura Stebbins during the week,
Cadet Charles Owens, OF the Virginia
4 Military Institute. and Thornton VIII
son, OF Washington and Lee. are at their
homes on furlough, because OF the cpl
demic OF typhoid foyer In Lexington, Va.
There in n smallpox scare In Halifax,
on tho borders OF Virginia and North
Carolina, Several cases have been re-
ported. The doctors are using all the
necessary precautions to STAMP out the
dangerous disease.
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s, sALDM. VA; Oct. s,.-'rhe Bachelor
tertained on Tuesday afternoon BY Miss
Lucy Clifton Btggs at the residence of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. "A. Biggs, on
Pennsyl I, Avenue; in honor OF her
Va. The amusement for the afternoon
was progressive euchre. The score was
kept by Miss Glennie Martin. each score
Nuts and punch were served during the
games. The first prize. pretty picture.
was won BY Miss Wilson. and the consola-
ton prize also picture went to Miss Miss
cream and cake were served.
Those present were Misses Melita Will
son, Emma Ayres, Leila Killlan. Grace
Aida Killam, Jane Johnston. Mary
Shanks, Lillian Stevens. Bessie Hender-
son. Mary Killian and Bessie Galloway.
entertained Thursday evening by Hal
lowe en- party, given by Miss Caludine Fer
guson at the residence OF her, mother.
Mrs " 4: Ferguson on , High Street St re- i
and there were decorations OF autumn
flowers. The guests We're received by the
pretty hostess, gowned in pale blue !. i lib J
creation OF white and black organdy.
Progressive finch was the principal game
of the evening. There were seven tables.
and candy was served during T. the n games.
term tally cards, and the young ladies
Picture" tally cards. Tho score was gept
by Miss Claudine. The first prizes were
| won by Miss Kate Garrett and Prof. keg-
| ley, and the consultations went to Miss
| Martha Duncan and Mr. +. H. Chalmers.
| A light and delicious supper was served
! After finch the guests were ushered into
| the dlning-room, where various Hal
! lowe'en methods for determining ones
future husband or wife were tried. Gilded
English walnuts. tied with ribbons. were ssf e
|
were found, when heated. to contain
dainty messages. The candlc-blowlng
test and the taking Of apples from q
| bowl Of water with the teeth created
| much merriment. Musical selections also
| added to the pleasure. Of the evening.
Those present were Misses Bessie Hem
tderson. Matte Henderson, Annie Lang
/ horne, Jane Johnston. Lucy Johnston,
/ Mabel Bowman, Alma Garrett, Kate Gar
rett, Mary Hartman, Katharine Evens
Matte Clark; Messrs. Sheldon Bowman,
4 Robert Hubbard. Horace Fox. John Haw-
kins. S, p. shugert, T. Y. Wedemeye!r
r. sniiier. Allen Greenland. Paul Mann
1 i. q. AIcClung. and Mrs. Alice Chalmers
Miss Martha Duncan, Mrs. W. T. More
head, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank II. Chalmers.
Prof and Mrs. w. A. Smith. and Prof.
salem Viii be quite gay socially this
winter. Besides other receptions. there
/ will be the regular entertainments OF the
launch Club, the Literary CLUB, the bache.
/ ior Maids Club and the Social Club. It
tis thought that some OF the married ladies' eI
i will organize a club, and 4 so salcm VIII
/ have five social organizations.
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WILMINGTON, N. c., Oct. 3l.-scores
OF his friends In Wilmington Will he
more than Interested in tho announce
ment OF In engagement OF Dr. Edwin
Anderson Alderman to Miss Bessie
Hearne. of New Orleans DIR. Alderman
liz n native of Wilmington and was for
merly president OF the State University,
and is now president Of Tulane univer-
sity. In New Orleans,
Miss Hearne lis prominent and very
wealthy, and is a leadlps society woman
of New Orleans,
Interest ofSa large number OF friends
here Is also felt In the announcement Of
tho forthcoming marriage OF Mr., ]. II.
sloan, formerly at this city, and Miss
Helen Mott, daughter Of DR.. and Mrs,
N. ID Mott of Spartanburg, s. Q, Tho
wedding will take place on November
4th, In Spartanburg,
The October german OF IIQrioso Ger
man Club, opening the terpslchorean sea-
son In local society, was given Thursday
night In the Masonic Temple. and II was
indeed n brilliant event. II was an
suspicious opening Of society's dances,
Mr.. Clayton Giles led the german In his
most graceful fashion, Many people We're
among the Fashionable spectators,
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.MAVERLY. VA. Oct. sl.-Mrs, ], B:
the summer at the home OF her sister.
Mrs. or. John r May. OF this place. have
returned to their horne in Richmond
Mrs. George - Cox Ia dangerously III
at her home about -FOUR miles from Wa
verify.
There are two gentlemen In this csn-
munity from Ohio. taking oil leases. They
have reasons to believe that oil can be
found here, and expect to begin boring for
1t in the near future.
MIR. j W. West and Mrs Il. 7. West
of Wayerly. are away this week In at
tendance upon the session Of the East
ern Virginia Christian Conference, now in
session near Windsor. IN Isle Of Wight
county.
REV II. H. Peel. who has served as
pastor OF the Waverly Christian Church
for the past four years. VIII next week
move his family to Suffolk, Va. He will
BE- sucesedsa here by Key u Il ROM,
tree, OF Nansemond COUNT who VIII
morning.
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Fredericksburg Social.

the Opera House several days during
Thanksgiving week for,the benefit OF the
hospital. Aside from the various booths,
where articles and refreshments will be
sold. stage programme will consist Of
r pretty operetta and musical numbers.
The event is looked forward to with In
terest.
Miss Alice Cannon is visiting friends in
Richmond.
Miss Lena Rowe has returned from Gov
ir gton. where on Wednesday night she
was bridesmaid at the marriage OF
Miss Mary Skeen. a former schoomate
at Hollins Institute, to Mr.. Edgar W.
Venable, of Hampden- Sidney.
Miss Virginia Dickinson. of King
George. and Miss George G. Green. of
Washington, are the guests of Misses
Mary G. and Ellen Wallace.
Mr. Fielding Whtemore, of New York,
is sepnding several days in the city. the
guest of his sister. Mrs. Anna p. Green.
Miss Rose Taylor has returned to her
home in Charlottesville after a pleasant
visit to her friend, Miss Mary Gordon
Wallace.
Miss Lucila B. Yates has returned from
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sTAUNTON, VA, Oct. 3i.--A pretty
hut uulet wedding took place at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs s. Fl. Wiseman.
on North Augusta Street Wednesday
night, when their daughter. Miss r.. NJ.
Wiseman, became the bride OF Mr.. r. FL.
Moyerhoeffer, There were only few of
the most Intimate friends and relatives
OF the contracting parties present. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. w. ~.
Scott OF the Second Presbyterian Church.
MIR. ana Mrs. Moycrhocffer LEFT on the
2 O'Clock train for Baltimore and PhIladel-
pha, and after their return will make
their future nome In this city
Invitations are out announcing the APP
preaching wedding of Miss Kate Edith
Eichelbergcr. daughter OF Mrs. Susan
Baylor Elchelbcrger. Of this city, to
Mr.. Frank w. Bell, Of Stanton, tho
wedding to tnke place Wednesday morn
Ing. November 18th. at 10 O'Clock, at
Trinity Episcopal Church.
Miss Mary Julia Moran. daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Moran, OF this city,
and Mrs. j. w. Pace, Of Newport News,
Va. were married Wednesday, morning a
the residence OF Mrs. John w. Meade.
sister of the bride.
j
ated for the occasion with chrysanthe-
NUNS and potted plants In ono end OF the
room was erected an altar banked with
many colored chrysanthempms. with
background OF leaves and greenery.
The ushers were Messrs. Frank Moran.
brother of the bride, and r. r. Murray.
Miss Bessie Meade acted as ring
bearer
The bride was gowned In beautiful
tailor made suit OF blue broadcloth. With
hat and gloves to match. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Father Joseph
Friolj, OF st. Francis Church.
Mr.. Pace for number OF years lived
in this city. where he has many friends.
The bride and groom left on the morning
train for Newport News, their future
home.
Hon. Joseph Button. OF Richmond, was
in the city this week.
Mrs. A. E. Dabney, was in Richmond
this week as delegate to the Kings
Daughters Convention held there.
Miss Emma Hoge is visiting friends In.
Richmond. after which she will leave for
a trip to Georgia.
Miss Ida V. Lambert, OF this county and
Mr. James w. Simpson. of Dayton. o..
were quietly married at the residence Of
the Rev. David Bush Monday night. The
ceremony was quiet one. The bride and
groom left for Ohio.
Miss Lizzie Cochran. OF Richmond. Is
visiting Miss Rose Harrison. on West
Frederick Street.
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Professor Munyon has adopted the
same method Of introducing this remedy
that has characterized tho Introduction
OF all Of his other remedies--by dlstri-
hulIng free samples from the leading
newspaper offices, and Inviting the pub
lie to make a thorough test and then re-
port the results through the columns OF
the newspapers.
we cheerfuly open the columns o. our
paper to this Investigation and hope that
every person suffering with any nerve
or stomach trouble will give this remedy
a careful test.
This free distribution begins to- morrow
At 3 o'clock from the office Of The Tines
J Dispatch.
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FREDERICKSBURG, VA. october 81
circus, Looping the Loop. football prac-
tice and a musicale at the college have
enlivened the week somewhat, but 1t has
beer quiet socially
The musicale Friday night in College
Hall. given by tt.a pupils of the music
department of Fredericksburg College
was largely attended. and every number
was enthusiastically encored. The pro-
Eramme consisted of fourteen numbers
anei those taking part were Misses Freida
Bode, Mary Lowery. Eliza beth Dabney.
Reryl Barber. Elizabeth Bowler. Lillian
Allen. Annie Latimer. Bessie Bell Gam
mon Matte Miller. Pansy Wilkins. Susie
Rawlings. Grace Woodbridge and Itty
MAY Fulton: Messrs Willie L,owery.
Charles Saunders and Samuel Woodbridge
or November 18th the college orchestra
uill give a concert, and will be assisted
by the ladies' chorus. An attractive and
entertaining programme will be prepared
for that occasion.
The ladies of-the Mary Washington Hos
pital Association are busily engaged pre-
pairing for the big bazaar to be given at
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FARMvILLE.
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STATE NORMAL SCHOOL. FARM
WILLIE. VA, Oct. 3l.--The Faculty Maya
zine Club has had two very interesting
meetings during the last three weeks.
"Child Study was the subject for discus
sion on Monday evening. October 12th.'
Mr. Elmer E. Jones led with report on
one OF the late books on this subject
President Jarman followed, discussing
most interesting article from the "Psy-
Geological Review
1.-THE Training School Versus the Model
School," wes the subject Of the last meet
Ing, October oeth. Miss Natalie Lancas,
ter described the Dewey schooi, connec.iEia
burton and Miss Freeborn reported on th9'
"Horace Mann School, and the "speyers
School, connected with Teachers, College.
co Col by he on Prae
tice School or the School Of Observation.
an article by Professor r. X. Piez -
An archery club Of u members s., sel t,,s,
been organized. Mr. Elmer E. Zones was
chosen president. and Miss Olive Hin
man secretary. Equipments Of bows. ar
Farmvile and much exhlarating. sport
is anticipated during the rest OF the au-
tumn.
Lancaster and Miss Hills are the presi-
dents, have at last gotten their courts IN
order. and are enjoying some spirited
games almost every afternoon.
and Miss Dunn, and Mrs. Morrison, who
young ladies. saw the football game be
Sidney. on Friday. October Esd. They saw
it. too. in spite of a drenching rain. which
did not drive either combatants or spec
tat9rs from the field !slhh - ber d,nrbter
Miss Jennie. charmtngly entertained some
OF their young friends from the Normal
School and Hampden-Sidney on Frid L ;ay
present. were Misses steptoe Campbell.
Hattie Cox. Adelaide Everett. Esther
Owen, Cora CULLEN, Ruth Schmelz. Court
TAYLOR Maud Thompson and
were: Messrs. Abney Payne. Richard Car
rington. Samuel Granam, Edgar Cannon.
Edward Hutton, Boyd stephenson, Rich
Wall.
Misses Fannie Hodnett. Sadie Bird, Eva
Boteler. Breuda Hatcher. Florence Ed
wards Mamie stoneham Ethe ReHnoids
tertained by Mrs. w. E. England FRIDAY
evening. October 23d.
MANY visitors have honored us during
the past two weeks.
DR.. Robert Frazer. former president Of
the school. made short call on the goth,
while on his way to an educational meet
ing at Cumberland Courthouse.
Colonel Robert B.. Berkeley attended
chapel exercises one morning OF last
week.
Mr.. Marion smithey Of Ashland spent
several days with his aunt and his. sis
ter. Miss Smithey. and Miss Nellie
Smithey.
Miss Edna McLaurine, of Balsville.
stopped over with Miss Hannah Paxton
on her way TO her school in West Viz
GINA. "a. ...ss. s, s
Mr.. Gouche. of Richmond, representing
the B. F. johnson Company. spent sew
eral days in visiting the school.
called to see his ward and niece. Miss
Page Pierce.
Mr. jefferson Sinclair. OF ". NJ. l.. Lex
ington. called to see his cousins. Misses
Pauline Phillips and Lucy Sinclair.
A visit from the whole football team of
Randolph Macon College caused a pleas
ant excitement among the young ladies'
on Friday morning. October ed.
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An extended visit to friends In Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Beard. OF Baltimore,
we're the guests here this week Of Mr..
and Mrs. j. Fred Brown.
Mrs. Florence Luttrell, who has been
the guest OF Mayor M G.. Willis and fam,
nv, Is nov with friends In Rockingham
county.
Major r. p. Wallace has returned from
"a visit to Culpeper.
Miss Alice G. Cole, who has been visit
Ing Mrs 4. r.. Roberts, III Richmond,
has returned home.
Miss Byrd Laughlin has returned from
a visit, to Petersburg.
Mr.. C.. B. Carmichael, of Baltimore was
In the city this week visiting his father,
Dr. S. w. Carmichael and his sisters.
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entertainment given for the benefit OF
Ephesus Baptist Church, In the Masonic
Hall. at this place. Friday. evening was
a grand success refreshments were
1880 P. NJ. after which the doors were
thrown open to welcome the guests from
all parts OF the county. Among the guests
Avery OF New York. who delivered the
opening address: Mr.. Thomas N. VIII
liams. OF Clarksville. Va: Mr. E c..
Goode of Boydton. Va. and Thomas a.
Pettus. Esq, of Chase City. Va.
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CHARM AND JEWEL
FOR Mr.. ALLISON
Locomotive shopmen Present.
a Foreman with Hand
some Tes imOnidls

Tho resignation of his position as fore
man of the cylinder and wheel shop OF
tho Richmond branch Of the American
departure to accept a position with a, los
comotive plant at Montreal. Canada, were
the occasions last night of the presenta-
ton to Mr.. Robert P. Alison of two very
handsome testimonials of the esteem of
his associates at the local works @
The presentation exercises were had IN
the assembly room of Murphys Hotel
annex, the audience being made up of the
friends and associates at the works OF
MIR. Allison, who eight years ago began
his career there as an apprentices, and
has passed through the grades of jour
peyman, contra ctor. assistant foreman
and foreman, and now retires to accept
more lucrative position in Montreal
In view OF his prospective departure, the
men in his department at the Locomotive
Works. without his knowledge and as q
spontaneous expression of their esteem
and good wishes. presented to Mr.. All
son a very handsome Knight-Templar
watch charm, deliberately and elegantly
jeweled, and an equally beautiful Shrin7
er's Jewell the recipient beingta member
OF the local commandery and of Acca
Temple, of the Mystic Shrine. and an en-
thusiastic and bright young Mason
Tho presentation was very happily made
by Mr.. Jonathan Bryan. He modestlT
stated that aught that he might say thai
would be worthy of the occasion should
be regarded by the gentlemen present as
their expression, and anything that was
unworthy or inadequate to express tho
feelings and sentiments OF the donors or
tho handsome gifts might be regarded az
his own deficiency. He reviewed brtehy
the career OF Mr.. Allison, from a youth-
full apprentice to his substantial ADVANCE,
ment. and commended the achleVemenLi
which, he remarked. but showed what
possibilities were opened to the men In
the shops 1t was not to talk business
nor to commend Mr.. Allison upon his
advancement, however, that he had been
called upon, but to express to him the
kindly sentiment OF friendship and esr
TEEN on the part. of his associates, as
substantially testified by the beautiful
gifts Mr.. Bryan was warmly appauded
Al tho conclusion of his presentation.
Mr.. Allison was noticeably affected by
this unexpected tribute from his friends
and associates. but managed to express IN
appropriate and very graceful, but apoSe
all In sincere manner, his appreciation.
Valuable as the jeweled gltt he valued
the friendship and esteem II expressed
even more than the intrinsic worth, ana
in all the future 1t would be as2leasapt
memento of his friends In Richmond.
The Knight-Templar jewel Is engraved
as follows: presented to r. P. Allison
by friends and associates of the Amer.
lean Locomotive Company, Richmond
Work, Richmond. Va"
Mr.. Allison Is a Virginia boy, a native
and former resident OF Pulaski City. Hs
will accept position with the Montreal,
Canada, Locomotive and Machine Works.
as will his friend and associate here.
Mr.. r. W. Crawford, who was one OF
the leading spirits in the movement 10
present to Mr.. Allison this testimonial.
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BAZAAR In
MANCHESTER
A Splendid Affair Closes the
Season Tonight.
HOLD SALES AT AUCTION
Joint Session Of Council = Tribe of
Joseph-C onfederate Veterans-Hal>
Z oween Party-Good Entertain
ment-Rev. Mr.. Cridin Bett.r.

Manchester Bureau Times Dispatch,
No. 11o2 Hull Street.
One more day and night and the Ma
sonic bazaar will be a thing Of the past
Success has been most pronounced. and
there will be q good surplus in the hands
Of the committee after it is all over. The
ladies' having the affair in charge have
exerted themselves and their exerticns
have brought forth good fruit.
Last night the Masons took possession
of things, and for while grips. pass
words and distress signals held sway.
At 10 o'clock tonight all articles left
over will be sold at auction. There arc
many things of value, and it is believed
that the largest crowd OF the season Will
be in attendance. e5t
TRIBE OF JOSEPH.
Manchester Lodge, Tribe OF Joseph, VIII
protest the merger into the Cosmopolitan
Insurance Company Of Chicago. The or
der is strong in Virginia. and at the meet
ing of the lodge, committee was APP
pointed to confer with similar commit
tees from other lodges in the State, with
the view of discussing the. situation and
determining upon the proper action to
take Tho committee consists OF Messrs.
II. A. Maurice and W. w. Archer.
CONFEDERATE VETERANS.
At a meeting of the newly organized
Joe Johnston Camp, c. V, last night, 1t
was decided to attend the reunion OF the
Confederates at the battle of the Crater
in Petersburg. All who intend going
should give their names to Commander
E. B. Howle at once.
GOOD ENTERTAINERS.
Those having the bazaar In charge ex-
press themselves as being under many
obligations to all those who have ass sted
them In entertaining the crowd In night
~ attendance upon the bazaar. Among
theme we're Messrs. Willie Morrisette and
PARTY: Reginald Walker and party Archer
Williamson, Colonel Billy Allen and Miss
Gertrude Allen and others.
JOINT SESSION.
At the Joint session of the CITY Council
last night R. z. Satchheld was elected
city scavenger. Colonel William n. Allen
was reelected superintendent Of Maury
Cemetery, and upon the opinion OF City
Attorney Page the hold-over school trus-
tees, under the Constitution. held over to
next year.
No other business was transacted.
PERSONAL AND NOTES.
The condition of little Louise CARRIER.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. CARRIER
who was badly burned some days ago. is
better.
A Halloween party will be given at the
residence Of Mr.. z. W. Weisiger. Tenth
and Perry Streets, tomorrow afternoon
from to 6 o'clock.
The public is invited to attend the ser.
vices at Clopton- Street Church tonight
and tomorrow night, conducted by Rev.
w. w. Sisk.
Rev. R. W. Crldlin, who has been sick,
expects to occupy his pulpit on Sunday.
Miss Lillian SAWYER, of Staunton, VINO
has haen visiting the family of Mr.. JOS
epb Atkins. has returned home.
The contest for the bath robe to re rm
awarded to the most popular doctor VII
c,oss at 10 O clock tonight: the contest for
the stove. to be given to a little girl, VIII
close at 9:30 o'clock.