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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-24
NEGRO DROWNED
Was Out Fishing in Full View Of sr-
minai Hotel.

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WEST POINT. VA. April 23,-Heg
Coleman, negro porter at the Ters
nal. was out on the York in full yiepii!
the hotel fishing his nets. when he n,
seen by Mr.. Rothwell, Of the hotel y
fan overheard. Mr.. Ieothwell instars
set about to rescue him, but tn BIT,
has not been found. He was man 7
about forty years OF age. His populari,
is evident from the general interes
shown and the suspension Of work amonA
his own color and others. A great many
are now engaged In the search for his
body.
News comes OF good work done by Alrst
NJ. B. Newton along Temperance lines ~
Gloucester county. Mrs. Newton Is the
widow of Major Newton, of Staunton.
who was an officer In the StoneWall Bits
gade. She State organized of the w
G. II. u. She passed West Point en-
route for Gloucester April 3D., has or
ranized eight unions and received oyer
one hundred members In spite OF rain
and storm She will hold a county con.
yention at Gloucester Courthouse az \
A. NJ, April GOTH for the purpose OF
perfecting the organization OF tne coun.
~. On the next day the local OPTION
eIection will be held in the county.
Tnv,totions are being sent out for a
halI 70 be given at the Termina! Hotel
May lst. ,,,oa
oyer the York River Line and southern
p.i1wav An extra boat, the DanVlhe'
aarns nm Sunday, extra freight trains
u n,are RIM on Friday and Monday. Daily
Moats viii be resumed on April 2th
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-24
BIG FORTUNE FOR
AUGUSTA TODDS
Death of Klnsman in Canada
Who Carried His Money to
Bank in a WheelbdrroW.
Especial to The Times. Dlspntch ]

Especial to The Times Dispntch)
sTAUNTON, VA, April 23.--Members
of the Todd family In this county, have
been considerably stirred up of late by
the bright prospects of coming into pos
session Of a large sum of money, left
by supposed relative. Mr.. George w.
Todd. who recently died in a hospital in
Hamilton, Canada.
This money Is now in the Syracuse ~.
" Bank. This George w. Todd Is
thought to be tho same man who left this
section number OF years ago and who
has not been heard of until the present
time.
He Is the man who about two years
ago wheeled n large sum OF money
across the Canada line In wheelbar-
row and deposited It In the Syracuse
bank. an account of which appeared in a
number of newspapers at the time. Re-
Gently representative of the Todds OF
this section went to Canada and viewed
tho remains of tho deceased man, and
,ipon his return he assured them that he
is the same George w, Todd, who former
ly lived In this county. Preparations are
being made by the Todds to have this
matter investigated at once In the
meantime claimants of all kinds are put
ting In their appearance and II Is very
likely that there Will be a considerable
legal fight over the money. y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-24
TUNNEL THROUGH
THE SHENANDOAH
Central Railway ofVlrginia is
Now Ready to Push Work
on Its Road Vigorously.
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HARRIsoNBuRG. VA, April ga
commission has been appointed by the
County Court, which has been In session
this week, to appraise the value of GER
tain lands lying In and about Dry River
Gap. This land is desired by the Central
Railway of Virginia to construct a pro-
posed tunnel through the Shenandoah
mountain. The approach to the tunnel
has been staked of and 1t Is said that
work Will be commenced on the eXcavA-
ton of the tunnel within week or so.
The commission started on its work this
morning,
There appears to be quality of coal
at the terminus of the Chesapeake and
Western Railroad, in North River Gap,
which VIII warrant the construction of n
plant to manufacture bricketts, or at
least that is the statement given out by
the railroad officials here. who say that
there Is likely to be some action taken
by interested persons in the new enter
prise. The coal has been examined by
specialists. who say 1t Is admirably we'll
adapted for the manufacture OF brick
cttS.
The new aqueduct fre-alarm system is
being installed here and Will be cons
pIeted in a few days, There Will be nine
fire districts.
The receipts for the sale Of horses In
town during the past two weeks. incud-
ing Monday. the regular horse market
day. amounted to nearly $40 0O0 The hlgh-
est buyer was Tolbard & Son, from Mil
Creek, ". Va, who paid slST5 for nine
horses on Monday there were about 25(
horses sold at an average OF sl25 each
An these. or at least the greater part Of
them. went to Northern buyers,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-24
IN FREDERICKSBURG
Judge Goorick Will Succeed A. T. EN-
brey as Commonwealth Attorney.
lSpecial to Tho Times Dispa tch.l

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., VA. April %
When Hon. A. Il. Embrey, present. Com
n,onwcalths attorney Of this city. Is
elected by the Legislature Judge of the
Corporation Court here, which will be in
short time. as Judge Wallaca's resgna-
ton is to take effect on April 9th. 1t Is
understood that Judge John Il. Goodrich
will be appointed Commemorative attor-
ney to succeed Mr.. Embrey. Judge Cool
rick has before served efficiently IN that
capacity and tho appointment will give
general satisfaction.
The Dramatic Club of Bowling Green
gave creditable performance one night
this week of play. "The Silent Detec-
tive" md the occasion was n financial
and artistic success. The sum of $45 was
cleared and turned over to the good
roads fund for improving the highway be-
tween Bowling Green and Milford.
The term of the public school at Bowl
Ing Green has been extended one month
an agreement having been reached by
which the patrons will pay one-haf the
bill for that tlme and the county the
other half.
The young daughter Of Mr., Price g
Edwards. of Stafford county, was badly
scalded yesterday, and physician from
this city was hurrledly summoned, The
burns, while serious, are not expected tc
prove fatal 1
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-24
AN EXCURSION AGENT
New Position Created on the Norfolk
and Western Railroad.
Especial to Tho Times-Dispatch.)

Especial to Tho Dispatch.)
ROANOKE, VA. April 3.-Beginnlns
May 1st now position will be created IN
tina passenger department OF the Norfolk
and Western Railroad. 1t will be that OF
excursion agent, and Mr.. John Pack the
present ticket agent, will be the first one
appointed The duties Of the position
will be somewhat similar to those OF
travelling passenger or freight agent MT
Pack will travel over the limo and look
after excursions of all kinds during the
summer months
Mr.. James Martin. OF Philadelphia, d.
vision superintendent of the Pullman Com
pany, Is in the city. He has promised
the passenger department of the road to
give better Pullman service and higher
class cars than those which have been
owe. the road. Now that the Norfolk and
Western has made such great improve
ment in It's passenger service, the Pull
man Company should give the road better
cars.
The promoters Of the new bank have
gotten up subscriptions to stock amount
ing to s10SO0O, 5000 more than was re-
auired, and the bank will be organized
as soon as a permit can be gotten from
the Comptroller of the Currency.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-24
REAL ESTATE SOLD
New Buildings to Go Up on Main Street
in Chase City.
fspec,al TO The Times-Dispntch.

Especial to The Times-Dlsnatch.)
CHASE CITY, VA, April 23.-This week
a sale Of frontage on Main Street Of
1s5 feet Of vacant lots. running back 30
feet was made for $3.50 cash or SIS
per front foot.
The purchasers were w. s. Goodwin
and Fl. Schwartz. of Emporia, Va.
The lots are eligibly located next to the
new Town Hall building and brick
houses will be erected on them for vnri-
Gus purposes.
The Ladies' Missionary Society Of Roam
oke Presbytcry, met here yesterday. with
a good attendance of delegates. An cle-
CANT entertainment was given them last
night in the ecture-room of the church,
and an address of welcome made by Mrs.
George Gibson. Jr Of Chase City.
There were several applications made
Mt the County Court this week for liquor
licenses at places not EN- braced In towns
asked one of the applicants If he lad
any difficulty in securing signatures to
his petition IN his district. He replied,
"None whatever, have over majority
of the Registered vote at the pl.cinct.
The county judge fixed on the first day
of May to hear all applications.
large number of negro laborers have
left this section recently for employ
ment on public works in other States,
The continuous rains have retarded all
field and garden work. / asked one ola
farmer II he had ever experienced such q
season before. He said that he had not
seen a time IN fifty years that there was
not enough good weather for any man
to make a crop II he would work rms
IS n sensible view.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-24
TO SELL HORSES
Joint Stock Company Organized at
Roydton for This Purpo Sc.

Especial to The Times Dispntch.)
BOYDTON, VA, April "a Joint stock
company has just been organized In this
place for the sale Of horses and mules UNI
der the name Of the Mecklenburg Live
Stock Company The following officers
have been elected: e. II. Russell, presi-
dent: r. L. Cogbill, first vice.president;
Il. H. Potts. second vice-president, and
w. L. Clark secretary and treasurer. The
officers. with C. w. Harris. will consti..
tue the Board of Directors. The sum Of
5000 has already been subscribed. Appli-
cation has been made to the Circuit Court
Of Mecklenburg for charter with a capt.
tai of 5000, with an authorized capital OF
sl5O0O.
The trial of Boney Smith for cutting a
man named Brooks WAS set before the
County Court Of Mecklenburg this week.
and was for the third time continued.
The difficulty between Smith and Brooks
occurred over two years since, and owing
TO the absence Of important witnesses the
court has been unable to try the case.
The Clarksvlle Toll-Bridge Company
has applied through its president to tho
County Court for the appointment of com
missioners to assess tho damage to land
owners adjacent to tho bridge. The com
pnny Is exerting all Its powers to get
everything in order for the construction
of the bridge which, when completed, will
be great convenience to Clarksyille
people,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-24
AN ASSURED THING
So Say Promoters of the Jamestown.
Yorktown and Old Point Road.

Yorktown and Old Point Road.
Especial to The Times-Dspatch.)
YORKTOWN. VA. April 23,--Mr. o. D,
Jackson. the wel-known real estate man
Of Norfolk. was here yesterday with sew
eral representatives of moneyed men,
looking over the proposed route OF the
jamestown, Yorktown and Old Point
Railway Company. When seen by The
Times Dispatch correspondent. Mr., jack
son stated that tho franchise was In no
way open for purchase, and that the
road was an assured thing promising ac-
tual beginning of construction within nine
ty days, The design of the road has been
changed from light rail steam road to
standard guage electric railway. MI
Jackson gave every assurance OF ultl-
mate success and within a year or two.
A ccompanying him We're Messrs. A, Nc
Nlillen. Charles Leichner and r. b. Mes
per. OF Philadelphia; and the roads en-
gineer, Mr.. r. r. Pierce, Jr., OF Newport
News.
The York river steamers begin thell
daily schedule on the 2Sth, which restores
yorktown as a stop every other day..
The withdrawal of the boats from TINS
landing works considerable hardship our,
ing the winter months to shippers ans
the restoration of the service adds mucl
to tho convenience of their patrons.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-24
Stuck-TaYlor.

Especial to The TimesDlspatcf)
OAK GROVE. VA, April GA beauti-
full home wedding was solcmnized at
"Riverside,' the home of the bride g
mother on the Rappahannock. not far
from Oak Grove, this evening. when Miss
Nettle Taylor, daughter OF Mrs. Rose
Locke Taylor. and the late Or. Thomas
Taylor. OF Westmoreland county, became
the bride OF DR.. Howard Wallace Stuck
OF Baltimore. but formerly of Michigan.
The pretty home had been deliberately
decorated with flowers.
Rev. William G. Latane performed Athe
marriage ceremony. The maid OF honor
was Miss Rosa Taylor. OF Charlottes-
Vile, cousin Of the bride. Tho bride was
handsomely gowncd in white organdy
over taffeta silk. She carried brides roses
DIR. and Mrs. Stuck boarded tho Kappa
hammock steamer for Baltimore. where
they will reside.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-24
To Move to Louisa.
Especial to The Times-Disrateh.),

Especial to The T1mes-DlsrHtch.J
FORD, VA, April 23.-Mr. -. NJ. crank,
a prominent citizen and saw-mlli man OIL
this place, has just sold his home 10 MISS
Jennie Walden, our postmistress, for one
thousand dollars cash. In few days Mr..
Crank expects TO sell his farm near Ford,
nfter which he Will soon move to Louisa,
where he has purchased a fine home,
and open up some large manufacturing
business In the town.
The farmers and saw-mill men are
greatly delayed In their work on account
Of so much rain and terrible roads.
There will be local option election
in the county April Both. and all indl'
cations point to a very dry county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-24

AT 1880 the conference Will be called to
order In the public hall. when the tolo"-
ms programme will be carried out:
Address OF Welcome-Dr. Paui .. bal-
ringer. chairman of the faculty.
Responsible Robert Q. osaeti. o1 Se"
work. president OF the conference.
.Relation OF the University to the Pub
Tic schoul"-Dr. Charles w. Kent. OF the
chair of English literature, University OF
Virginia. :.
Harvard University.
.Thomas JEFFERSON In HIS Relations to
Observation-Disclosures r. II. Daoney, or
the chair of historical and economical
science, University of virginia.
."rhe south's Relation 10 inns nove-
n,o,t"-President C. w. Dabney OF the
University of Tennessee.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-24
NEW MANASSAS BANK
Good Roads Movement to Be Organ
lied in Prince William.
fsnecIul to The T!mes. Dispatch.

Especial to The Ilres-D1sphtch.)
MANASSAS, VA, April 23.-The con-
tract for moving the building on the cor
ner OF Center and Battle Streets. where
the Peoples National Bank building will
be located, has been given to Mr. wal
lace Hixs6n. AS soon as 1t can be gotten
out of the way. the work on the new
building will be commenced.
Several plans for the new building have
been submitted, but none OF them have
MS yet been accepted By the Building
Committee.
The citizens of Prince William county
will hold good-roads meeting here OF
May the 4th, Tho roads in this county
are In horrible condition and many
of the citizens have at last come to the
conclusion that something ought to be
done looking towards their improvement
II continues wet in this section ana tn
farmers are complaining because they are
unable to get their plowing done,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-24
leesbure Banks.

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch)
IEESBURG. VA. April 23-Mr. Il. H.
Lynn, who has been cashier OF the Lou
doun National Bank OF this place Tor Ten
years, having succeeded tho late Anthony
Dibrell, has rendered his RESIGNATION. and
has accepted the position of cashier Of
the American National Bank. newly
organized institution of Washington city,
the president Of which is Colonel Rob
crt N. Harper.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-24
swlnk--zollman,
special to ms Tirues; Dispatch

Especial to ms Tirues .Dispatch.)
LEXINGTON, VA. April GA pretty
morning at 10 o'clock at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs, Adam zollman. of near
Lexington when their youngebt daugh-
ter, Miss Evelyn Catherine zo!ltnan,, was
married to Mr.. ]. Sidney Swink. son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Swink, OF near Mu-
rat, Rockbridge county. The attendants
were Miss Carrie L. zollman. sister OF
the bride and Mr.. Chas. H. Swink, broth-
er OF the groom.
Rev. Robert Il. Hutton, OF lexington,
pastor Of Eliott's Hill Methodist Church
Aofrlciated. assisted by Rev. Thomas
Mowbray, pastor Of Oxford Presbyterian
Church.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-24
ROCKBRIDGE WEDDINGS
Several Marriages of Interest in the
County This Week.
Especial to Tho Times, Dispateh, J

Especial to Tho Times Dispntch)
LEXINGTON. VA, April 23.-Mr. Isaac
Moore Taylor and Miss Susan Frances
Reynolds, daughter of Mr.. William L..
Reynolds. of upper Kerr's Greek. We're
married at the Riockbrldge Hotel, Lex
ington yesterday, by Rev, r. NJ. futile,
pastor of Collierstown Presbyterian
Church,
Mr. BENJAMIN Craig Foster and Miss
Sailie Whitmore Motler, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs Wm, A. Mohler Of near Long
wood, Roclsbridge county, were married
yesterday at tho Lexington PRESBYTERIAN
manse, by Rev. DR.. Thornton Whaling,
Marriage licenses were Issued by County
Court Clerk Shields yesterday for the
following couples:
Mr. Bud charlson Willmeth ana Miss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-24
THROWN FROM HORSE
Augusta County Farmer Injured and
Now in Critical Condition.

~ (SuecllI 70 TIC ITNts- DIsVHECn.J n
sTAUNTON, VA. April 23.-Wm. En-
gleman. a prominent farmer of Green
vile, this county was thrown from his
horse few days ago and is now in a
critical condition. Mr.. Engleman was sit
ting on his horse, pouring some feed into
a hog-pen, when one of the hogs ran un-
der the horse. causing The horse to make
a sudden leap, Mr., Engleman pitched
head foremost 10 the ground and struck
sharp stob, which entered his face
near the nose, ran down through the roof
of his mouth, passed through his tongue
and came out under his chin, There Is
very little hope OF his recovery,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-24
Steven on-TiIghman.

(Special to Tho Tincs- Dspatch)
NORFOLK, VA, April 23.--The mar
rage OF Percy s. Stevenson and Miss
Henrietta Cox Talghman occurred ut the
residence of tho bride. who has lived
with her brother, Tench +. Tilghman,
cashier OF the Citizens Bank, In Redgnte
Avenue, at o'clock this afternoon, In the
presence OF the friends and relatives OF
the bride and groom.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-24
With a Broken Head.
Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatch.)

Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatch)
TTILLSVILLE, VA, April pa gene
raj hand-to-h hand fight in which seven
or eight wero engaged, occurred at Eff
fort Datons store three miles west 'of
Hillsdale, yesterday evening. John
Hicks came out Of the melee with a
broken head, Some one evidently struck
him with stone, but no one seems to
know who did 1t. The wound Is q pain
full one and may prove serious. The
skull Is broken Just behind the left ear
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-24
SHOT HIMSELF
Young Henry Strong, in Scott County
Killed by an Accident.

Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatch)
ROANOHlI VA, Aprils 23.-New
reached here to-day from Wayland
Scott county. OF the accidental killing
near there of Henry Strong. twenty-one
years of age. Young Strong, who was
the son of ex-Sherlff Strong, of Scott
was climbing fence when n shotgun
which he carried was accidentally dis
charged The contents entered his side
He died half hour later. A younger
brother of Strong was accidentally shot
and killed while hunting two years ago
and baby sister was burned to death
last winter.
The Abingdon Presbytery. which is In
session at Bristol. to-day elected Rev
d. w, Hollingsworth moderator. The
Presbytery takes In fifteen counties ir
Southwest Virginia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-24
krleger-Brooks.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
PoRTsMO1jTH, VA, April 2s.--At the
home OF the bride, corner of Middle and
Queen streets, Miss Belle Hunter Brooks,
daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. = kincald
Brooks, and Mr.. Carl G. Kreger were
married last night Tho ceremony was
performed by Rev. u. III. Rawlings, pas
tor of Monumental NJ. e. Church, IN the
presence Of only tho families OF the CON
tracing parties. The bride and groom
left for New York
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-24
Engagement Announced,

LDEsBuRG, VA, April 23.-The en-.
pagement of Mr. Walter Fl. Taylor. OF
Norfolk, city engineer, and Miss lena
Frauntleroy Harrison, daughter or Mrs
Powell Harrison OF this place. has been
announced. The wedding VIII take piace
at the residence of the brides 1nother
nm .rune oath. Miss Harrison is very
prominent in the social life OF I1eesburg
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-24
AT THE UNIVERSITY
Session of the Education Conference to
BE Hold There on Saturday,
Especial to The Tlmes-D ispatchD

N TSpeEIdl 10 TTH IIIIItas- I0pdINITJ
CHARLOTTESVILLE Ma, April 49,
The delegates TO the Conference for Edu-
cation In the South, now being held in
Richmond. will come on Saturday to the
University of Virginia, where a continued
session OF mo body will be held The
special train viii seach here from Rich
mond at ll:aO, the visitors going al once
10 the rotunda at the University. where
"a hour Will be devoted ~ sightseeing
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-24
Soon to be Married.
(spec,al 10 The Times. Disuutch.)

(SpeNtal to The Tlmts-UIsuHtcu.J
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. April 23.-Af.
and Mrs. d. L. Bell. OF Lynchburg. have
Issued invitations to the wedding OF their
daughter. Miss Daisy v. Bell. TO Rev.
Louis c. Shearer, OF this city. The cere-
nony Will occur on April 18th at 1880
O'clock in tho morning at the Court
street Methodist Church, Lynchburg The
groom Ia a. popular young minister OF this
city and Is pastor OF Grace Methodist
Church.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-24
Soon TO be Married.

Especial to The Times-Dlspatch)
GRAFTON, VA, April 23.-Cards are
out announcing the approaching mar
rlage Of Miss Matte Epps Asher to DR..
Ernest r. Martin. May 18th. 1903. The
brlde-to-b is the daughter Of Mrs. Fan
ME q. Asher. of near Brookneal, Camp
bell county. Dr. Martin. who was for
merly OF Fluvanna. Is now stationed at
Grafton, York county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-24
Owner Dead (; House Fallen ia.
fsnecial TO The Times Dispatch)

RLOTrESVILLE. VA, April 23,-
A strange coincidence occurred here tha
morning, when the house In which Mrt
Tliza beth McKenna died last night, AM
which she occupied for nearly fifty
wears, fell in, The accident was causel
by workmen eXcavating for the founda
ton of a new building adjoining the oil
m an sion.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-24
Boggs-TrubY.

(specinl to The Times. Dispatch.)
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, April o.
Mr. Richard A. Bogga formerly Of King
George county, now OF Pittsburg. Pa.
was married yesterday ut springdale.
Pa, to Miss Christina Gertrude TRULY, at
the home OF the BRIDES mother, ut the
latter place. Tho couple will reside at
PIttsburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-24
WYTHEVILLE DRY
BY BIG MAJORITY
The Liquor Men Retired from
the Fight and 200 Citl-
zens Did Not Vote.
(specIal 70 The Times- Dlspatch.)

wYTHEvIILE. VA, April 2a-rhe
prediction of to-day's paper In regard to
the local option election here has been
verified. The town went dry by 2sl ma
tority. The vets made no flght and two
hundred people did not vote, The vote
by precincts was as follows;
Boyds-dry. lie; wet, SO; Pine ridge
dry, 81; wet. 32 Reed Creek-dry, os'
wet IS: Peppers Terry-Tdry, ioo; wei, "a.
The town has been wet for hlteen Sesus.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-24
Local optionists Active.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch)
MONTROsS. VA, April 2S.-The Local
optionists are active In Westmoreland
and are holding meetings In the Interest
of that cause at many different points
"A recent meeting at Oak Grove was ad.
dressed by Rev, j II. Newblll of Fling
George. and Rev, William G. Latens Of
Oak Grove {{