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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Brick Silcott returned from q bust.
meas trip to Petersburg aud other
points last Thursday. His osteusible
purpose in this was to purchase a
steamboat bu: up to this time he has
not clcsed any deal He is trying to
get bold Of s fret class steamer, for
the Creston Parkersburg trade. In
case he does not succeed in getting
good orc be viii buy the Louise
and take her 10 tho docks aud have
ji repaired. Hon. J p. Knight will
be bis psrdner 10 The purchase.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Rev. Elliott While, of Sleith, was
here last Friday, closing up a deal
for large tract of timber. He came
in and gave us some encouraging
words while in town. He also says
that he thinks more of Calhoun Coun
ty people than any other people on
earth.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Poor old Anthony Hallenbacke is
suffering from a bad gathering on
his right hand, He has been work.
ing OIL the railroad, and the gather.
was caused that way.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

In another column of this Pc per
will be seen a notice Of election fer
purpose OF establishing the indepen.
dent school district Of Grantsville.
The move is good one, and We be.
lieve il will carry. So far We have
heard no opposition to il, and Wa
think when the people study the mat.
ter over, there will be none.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Ralph Ayers, a popular and pro.
giessive young business man of Az ers,
was in town Thursday. He wisely
added his name TO the Chronicls's
growing list.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Mrs. Nelson Bennett. and Mr.. and
Mrs. Duck Stump, Of Stumptown,
have been visiting the family of 5. +.
Stump since Mrs. Siump's serious
illness.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

See the ad of the Grantsviile sum.
mer Normal in another column.
Messrs. Stslnaker and Gamer are
among the county's formost teachers
and fine school is expected.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Everett Burns, one of tho county's
most popular young men, came in and
added his name TO our subscription
list. Here's 10 your good health,
Everett.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

See order Of the court in reference
tn the special election to he neld June
9th. We shall print over Ia. 900
copies of the Chronicle with this or.
der in it and not a person in the
county need say they did not read it
and are not in shape to vote inielli.
gently on il.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21
CalhOu nHays,
FIRE INSURANCE AGENT. =.
Grantsville, w. Va
w. Va

Bee- Represents all the best companies in
the world, and il the only writing Agent in
alhonn and Gilmer counties. Call on or
address HIM at Grantsville or Chenille,
w. Va.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

A telegram received here one day
last week, Informed us of an accident
which befell Joseph Stsrchsr. brother
Of Frank Stsrcber. Of Ayers, ..
Enterprise. by slate falling on him in
. mine.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

b. l.. Crawford, of Claria who has
been IN Braxton c'unty for some
time. working on square timber,
returned tn his hOne lag; week.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Farmer" Gates has 80 far recover
ed from his severe spell of sickness "a
to he able to come up in town. He
was very sick man, and looks .
great deal the worse for it.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Jacob Starkey, one of CaIhoun's
brightest aud most podular young
teachers, has gone to Clay g. II.
mere he has accepted position un-
der Jno. II. Gamer in the bank there.
The Chronicle wishes him good luck.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Dr. John Stops, the we'll known Den
It will visit the following places Tanner
April u and IS. Greussyille April 20, 81 A.,
and 22i Siumptowu, April %, one day.
Tie will be prepared 70 DO all kinds o. den
tai work and extract teeth absolutely pain
lesa
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

FOR SALE Two good Ban.
joes at one half first cost, one twenty
four Brackets other thirty eight.
See me for first class watch repairing
at Central Hotei.-A. V. Lesg, jew
eIer.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Circuit Clerk, G.. q. Starcher came
ia and gave us lifi on Last press day.
He ia good worker and quickly
applies himself to any kind of work
which accounts, principally, for the
success he has met with in all kiuds of
business.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Bob" Hamilton is clerking in
Want d Barr's store. and fills the
bill to perfection. He is bright
boy, and an accommodating one.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Loury Hays and Willie Powell
came over from Arncldsburg ON bust
ness last Wednesday, and returned
the same day.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Fougnry have moved
into the Cpok property on Coart
street recently vacated by Jake Huff
man. They appear to he very nice
people aud we are glad to welcome
them to Granlsville, the best town in
the Little Kanawha Valley.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21
Dental Notice.

I'm DR.. jos. P. Clark, Den.
m1YNB t.st,swill be at Grants.
VILE April 2Srh and remain two days
and at Brooksville April 80, 1 day.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Newton Woofter, son of +. M.
Woofter. of Latonia, passed through
here last Thursday. lie is with an
engineering corp. and will 60 to Ohio.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Jas. A. Kelley, of Hartley one of
the Chronicles wsrm supporters, was
in town last Saturday transactlng
business.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

The third story of the Hardman
'.Jlding, which will he used by the
odd Fellows, will be ready for occu-
paacy in a few days.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

j. L. Waldo, last week sold hi
famous saddle horse, ''koy" to rail
road man ut a fa0cy price.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Fred Pribble. of McFarlan, was in
Granville one day the latter part of.
last week.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Writ Tucker of Auburn was auto.
graphed at the Willard Friday.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Robt Marshall. II Hog Knob, was
transactng business at the county
seat Friday.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

General Taylor. of Ayers, wa
transactiDg business at the Cour
house SATURDAY..
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Eustace Stump has held a case
down in the Chronicle office for the
past week or 30.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Mrs. j. Is Polling has returned
from Pine creek where she visited 1,
few days.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Robt- Bennett was in town last
Friday.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Mr.. ond Mrs. B. F. Jeffrey have
both heen OH the sick list for the
past several DAYS.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Mr.. Brooks and wife, who have
been a. the Willard for some time,
left Saturday for Richie county.
Mr.. Brooks leg is nearly well.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Ben +. Stewart visited his parents
and friends at Parkersburg day or
so last week.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21
u Gl,rn,,ir Is.
TUESDAY, ArEIL 81. 1908.

Bub Mich 's'rp Was u Grants2iile
visitor last Friday.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

"CelP F"gle and little son have
been very sick for several days past,
but are better now.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

+. A. Boyloa, representing the
Royal Taylorlng Co. has been water
bound here for the past week.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

The little son Of Beverly Mcdonald
which was 80 badly burned last week
is doing MS we'll as could be expected
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Miss Ethel Stump was confined to
her room day or 80 last week. on
account of sickness.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Jake Huffman was taken suddenly
sick last week and has been confined
TO his room since.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Twenty.one negroes went up
Pstton's camp Thursday.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

&. II. Cradduck was here most all
of last week, assisting the sick u. the
home of s. T. Stump.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

NJ. Il. Bell was visitor In the
metropolis one day last week.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

X. II. Mccoy, one of Richardson's
most progressive citizens, was here
Friday trausacting business.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

l.. Rucker, formerly of Henrietta
has moved to Curtain, w. Va.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21
Marriage Licenses.

VIM. johnson, 81.
Ella Lowe, %.
Oscar Myers, 81.
Louverna Nichols, 81.
Frank N. Koppner, AZ.
3. X WoIverton, az.
JUNE Price, 26.
Alice Bailey, %.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Foster Williams is one Of the best
little devils We ever had in the Office.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Miss Stella Stump is slowly recnv'
ering FROM her severe sick spell.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Mrs Edgar Bell, Of Henrintta,
confined to her bed with the grin.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Hagan Barr was sick q lev dAy,
Of last week.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Fred Holland was in tho bur,
Saturday.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

Hon A. e. Kenusy is in Charles
ton. -
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-21

OUR &c,
LITTLE KANAwHA RAILROAD Co.
BY LINN n HAMfLroN,
Ia Attorneys
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-29
AUTUMN RECEPTION
OF LAKESIDE CLUB

The autumn reception OF the Lakeside
Country Club yesterday from 3 TIL So.
M. proved a delightful success III every
particular. . s;
Tho attendance. was the largest IN the
history Of the organization, between
three and four hundred being In attend
anco. The reception was givento members
of the club and;thci friends. ladies' ana
gentlemen. Special cars carrying out the
party left at s o clock, soon brought them
TO the handsome and cosy club house
overlooking the lake. Elegant refresh
mcnts were served about $500 and dancing
followed The visitors, of whom there
were mora than usual. were most cordial
in their praises Of the hospitality Of the
club. and the, entire company hughly en-
joyed Itself. lti, .
The patronesses were: Mrs. aLucien b
Tatum. Mrs. john Shelton Williams. Mrs
II. Carter Scott, Mrs. S. Horace Halves.
Mrs. John P. Mcclure. Jr. Mrs. Abran,
Warwick, Mrs. james T. Rutherford.
Those serving punch were:MN MISS ser
trude Camm Miss Sophie White, Miss
Grace Shields Miss Edith Grant, MISS
Lulie Whitlock.5 81:
Those serving tea were: Miss Mary lsu-
ford Miss Lillian Blnford, Miss Stanley
Atkins. Miss Lucy SHELTON, Miss May
Goolsby. BIZ,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-29
PRETTY HOME WEDDING.
Mr.. Albert Creed Felts Weda
Miss Earthel Eleanor Grove.

t. Especial to The Times Dlspatch) ~
sBLUEFIDLD, w. VA, November rs
One OF the prettiest home weddings that
has taken place ina long time In Blue
field was celebrated yesterday afternoon
I at the residence OF Mr.IJohn Ford on
BluefIeld Avenue, ! when Miss Earthes ELI
I eanor Grove, Of Roanoke. became the
bride Of Mr. Albert Greed Felts. OF North
Fork W. Va.
Mr.. n. 81. Felts, the we'll known super
point brother OF the groom. acted as his
best mar. go The bride was attended BY
Miss Bertha Wood, OF Pocahontas, as
her maid of honor.
81 The bride. who tsa tall brunette OF
uncommon beauty. was handsomely
gowned In a travelling suit OF dark green,
with hat to match, and carried q mag
nificent bouquet of white chrysanthe-
NUNS. She wore an exquisite pearl and
diamond brooch, the gift Of the groom.
Her maid Of honor, who was In white
orgnndy and lace. carried pink chrysan.
themums, and wore q beautiful locket
and chain the gift also of the groom,
The ushers were Captain Hugh Hlnde. OF
this place, and Mr.. James O'Connor., OF
Ennis, W. Va.
| The parlor in which, the ceremony took
place was handsomely decorated and
darkened, number Of softly shaded
lamps throwing soft glow on the scene,
Immedia tely n fter the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs Felts left for q tour Of the
South, where they will.vsit friends OF the
groom In Savannah. Jacksonville, Tampa
and other cities. They will be accom-
panied ,by.<their brother and sister. Mr..
and Mrs, Legrand, c. Felts.
The bridal presents. which were Iu-
Inerous, were very handsome.
The groom Is tho youngest son OF Mr.
| Creed Felts. OF Carroll county, Va. and
the bride Is tho daughter Of the late Mrs
Cora, Grove. OF Roanoke. Upon their re-
turn from their wedding trip Mr. and
Mrs. Felts will reside OF North Fork. w
| Va g,..s.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-29
VIRGINIA MEXICAN WAR
VETERAN DIES IN KENTUCKY

Colonel j. 'G,yens Craddock. editor OF
the Paris kenttckian and president OF
tho Mexican War Association Of Ken
lucky, writes as. follows: at.G
( Mr.. FL B. Allan died at his home. Sui
phur, Ky. Monday. He wasna real vir-
glnia gentleman, and was father OF Mrs.
BRYANT. wife Of the drug clerk, formerly
with John. A41 Lyle. .i.who died in Paris
some years ago. He .wassa Mexican.:war
soldier. and had .doughtsin thu campaign
from Vera Cruz to tfes city OF t:niexico.
and as wo marched over the;sa ground
some short time afterwards. we delighted
TO hear him detail General SCOTS .trl
umphal campaign. as we visited him at
his hospltable home, a aaE-
Mr.. Allan was born In Fauquler: county.
Va. I'M 1924. He ,ieaves highly respected
children. gNi-as = "a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-29
The ELK'S OF
PETERSBURG.
Hon. Samuel l.. Kelly, OF Rich
,nond, to Deliver the Nd
dress and Eulogy.
PAYING cAplTATloN TAXES
Several Hundred Confederate
Veterans Will Not Have to
Pay the Tax to Vote.

5.5 fsnecial to The Times Dlspa tclh).
n T1B,rE.Rs BURG, VA, Nov. s.---aor'
samuel l.. Kelly, Of Richmond. Will de-
liver the address and eulosy al INC an an
r;fal memorial exercises to be heiu ny
Petersburg Lodge Of ElSs next sunday
afternoon in tho Academy OF MUSIC.
tine programme OF vocal and instrumental
i music has been prepared for the occa-
s,inn THESE exercises arc alwaysvery large
4 ly attended. Petersburg odge OF hihs was
chartered in 1892 since when tlllle siA
teen OF the members have passed away
/ ,pbe lodge has now over two huhareu
members embracing many OF the pes1
neople In the city, and has nice home.
II s$,rhe funeral Of Wade Hampton McGce'
Mo died in Richmond Friday morning
i rom the effects OF a fail. Will take pace
AZ the First Baptist Church sunday az,
cannon at clock. The services VIII
2 ,,e conducted by the pastor, R&v. Or, ray
IS ynr ana Rev. Or. w. G.. Starr, OF WASH
II ,nrton Street Nj. Il. Church. me re
,Tshurr Lodge Of Elks. of which he was
&. member, viii attend In bouy.
4j-7lT GOOD TOBACCO MARKET.
TAXING into consideration the quaiitS
that is being offered, tobacco Is oll.s,ns
* ,irber prices this season tllhn az tne
81 snme time last year. GOOD graues coiu
ynand good prices and the claim IS protiu
81 ~ made that the Petersburg marhg' 10
,the best in the State. Inc rush " .no
.yred to the market has not yer com
S rneuced, but will begin as soon as 'he'e
u a good season for handling. -,
1hE Prof. w. L. Foushee OF Richlho.u ~
slege will address the mass-mee'ins
men only at the Y M. G. ~ sunua!
afternoon. His subject VIII DO VIVA.
Fought To Do?'' There Will be selecte"
Emusic by male quartette.
The people are paying their state cap
totion tax quite freely this week. so as 20
ru,alify themselves for voting ut the
Il eprlng municipal election. when mayor
end members Of the Common Couhcll ana
4Poard Of Aldermen are to be chosen.
t,rhere are several hundred Contederat
veterans In the city to whom the passage
sof thu poll tax does not apply, rs It
$,s not made requisite as to them, 1t
s. believed that fully one-hnlf OF those
on the registration lists will qualify
themselves to vote and the other half
a win regret their failure 10 do so when
the election comes around.
SUNDAY. SCHOOLS.
s Al the anniversary celebration OF West
End Eapttst Church Sunday school to-
y morrow afternoon, the superintendent, Mr.
"a c. Crcwtier. will give an historical
sketch Of the school from the time of
Il tba Organization, twenty-four years ago,
with TWENTY-FIVE officers, teachers and
h scholars down to the present time. when
ii has 3n5 srolars alone. It's growth has
been marvellous. and hundreds OF men
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-29

guests rooms late yesterday afternoon,
and noticed TINT two white men who had
around rather s,ispiclously. Unknown ia
them lie WATCHED, and found that they
were rohblng the rooms Fight and lett,
taking from the dressers nny portable
article OF valuo they could make way
with. Before lie could give tie alnr,n, the
mon had completed tlolr robberies and
walkod down stairs. Reporting Tho mat
called In. One of the men was arrested
at tho hotel before any Of tho stolen ar
tlcles could ho disposed of tho other
was located and nrrtstrd mn hour after.
wards with sto1on goods OH his person.
They aro now III jail awaiting n trial.
Both men refused to give theft names.
One OF tlehi registered at Clegg's an
II. II. Williamson, High Point.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-29
OLD OPERA HOUSE
CHANGES HANDS ! |. :;
No. a2 North Ninth Street. Site
Of Confederate Wat Office
aid Later Theatre, Sold.

. D. y Is l D. - b.
The old opera house. No. q North Ninth
Street. has hoen sold by Messrs. j. ..
Ilam and Company real estate agents rents
fol. $4,000 cash The property was o VII.
hy's Mr.. II. E,&Harwood. and was bought NIN
by Mrs. Wickhnf,,'s executor.
s The building was used for syear,s4in tno
seventies and carly IN tho eighties as
, theatre Of thesvuudeville variety. II . .sl1.
conducted aby 3. Duesbcrry. VINO AFTER
wards became High constable Of Rich-
inond. Another, Interesting fact, may. DO
mentioned IN connection with me struc-
ture. 1t occupies tho site OF the war
office during tho war. The OLD Mechnli-
los institute building was that Which pc
came the headquarters Of tho war Dc
partmeilt,. 1t was burned several years
aftor. tho war, and the bricks were USED
to erect the present structure. u IS now
three-storys store and office building.
fronting thirty-elght feet on Ninth anu
running back 1870 feot
N1essrs Elan and Company nave also
sold to Mr.. Samuel W. Racket truct
OF ten acres on the Nine Mile Road, a
mile east of the city. The consideration
was $1,000 : 81.
Nlessrs. Pollard 1nd Bngby. real estat Q
agents, will sell tomorrow afternoon at
1850 o'clock the store and dwelling NO.
24oi East Broad Street. This IL good IN
vestinent property sse
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-29

ond women, here and elsewhere, can !, tes.
INV TO the benefits Of the instructor,
thcro received Hon. Hill Montague OF
richmond will deliver the address.
Two Mormon elders arrived mere from
Richmond this morning aud obtained per
mission to preach the doctrine OF tne
church. 1t Is expected they VIII remain
here for some time Several Mormon e.
ders visited this city two .or three Sears
ago. made a thorough canvass, ana !.
il said their services were rewarded py
dozen or more converts.
The several councils Of the j. O: ia.
NJ, will worship at the First Y Baptls'
Church tomorrow night. Rev. Or. ray
Tor. the pastor. will preach a specia1 SER
mon. '4I.t&
A colorcd mun from the country wen
into the store of Mr.. ]. NJ. NeWcomo,
on Bollingbrook Street. this morning to
make some purchases. laying his nag on
tho floor. While he was not watching
IL n negro picked 1t up and left. Inc
bag contained SO in money. and the THIEF
made rich haul. Subsequently the
empty bar was found by the chief OF
police. and from information here re-
ceived he arrested negro named John
carr. charged with the theft Carr de-
MES, but the circumstances nre strong
against him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-29
GIRL BURNED TO DEATH.
Supervisors Elect Several New
on:
County Officers.
Especial to The Times-Dispatcho

Especial to The Times Dispatch0
TAZEWELL, VA. Nov. 2S.-Virgie the
little four year-od daughter OF Oscar
Lester OF Testers Cove. was burned to
reath Friday evening. Virgie put tho
baby. two years old. to sleep and was
nlaying around the room and caught her
clothes ahre. When her mother return
ed, she found her little girl lying on the
ground burned almost to hard crisp
She died about two hours after the acci-
dent.
The terms OF the superintendent or the
Pcor Farm. County Physician and Coun.
tv Surveyor. having expired. the BOARD
OF Supervisors this week elected new o.
ficers to fill these vacancies MT. John
McGraw. son OF w. H. McGraw. a. mem
Der Of the Board. was elected In the place
OF Mr.. John F. Litz, the present incum, !,
henr. Dr. w. L. Painter was elected
physician to the poor Of the county In
stead OF Dr.. r. B. Gillespie, and y.
Neil was chosen county surveyor. There
| we're several candidates for these offices
| The newly appointed officers are all Re
! pubicans.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-29
A LOVING CUP.
Afectionate Parting Between
Judge Grilnsley and Lawyers.

Especial to The Tlnes-Dispatch,)
AMHERST, VA. Noy. 2s,-The. bar Of
Amherst and members OF the bar from
I,ynchburg and tho surrounding. counties
to-day presented Judge Daniel a. Grin,s-
ley with loving cup, accompanied by
resolutions of esteem and regret at. part
ing, this being his last term as judge of
M Mr. George r. caskie,to OF the Lynchbprg
bar asked that the court be suspended
might BE- meeting y Of M the bar g Thls r.,
member of the Amherst bar. was called
to the chair, and Mr., John II, Lewis, OF
the LynchburE bar, stated the object or
the meeting and presented the resolutions.
which were unanimously adopted
MIR. William I<inkle Allen, member of
the Amherst bar, pre/.nted the loving
cup. Judge .Grlmsley walked around ~
front. OF tho Judges stand, ana IN very
benutful and Impressive strain reviewed
his experience as judge OF, the Circuit
Court Of this county during the past eight
years As he reviewed thnir kndnesses,
the Judge showned signs OF emotion, ana
many OF Ills audience. were moved TO
tenrs and brenthed signs or regret.
rho most cordial and pleasant relations
members me- Of the bar, officers and al court
attendants during the past eight years