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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-02-10

From Saturdays Daily Gazette.
A. C. Logan returned last night
from Chicago, where he has been
visiting Mrs. Logan and children,
who are making their home temporar-
lily in the Windy City.
Sheriff Hubbard has returned from
Helena, where he attended the meet
ing of sheriffs held there for the pur-
pose of taking steps in furtherance
of legislation desired by the sheri1s
Of the state.
George A. Roberts, we'll remember
ed as one of the first restaurant men
to engage in business in the city, IS
down from Horn to attend the Pythlan
reunion and is circulating among his
old friends, this being his first visit
since leaving here, about four years
ago.
Doctor. Pearsall is in receipt OF a let
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23
AT WILLIAMSBURG
Handsome Structure Going Up-Some
Legislative Timber.

Especial to The Times-Dlspatclo
WILLIAMSBURG, VA. July 1.-THE
l.. l.. Dirickson Banking Company VIII
commence the building OF handsome a,r, orln
CAPTAIN T. " Lane for is bsqs HgEsa TO-
CAPTAIN Lane would doubtless be strong
candidate. .,,,o, nil, .,,o
advantage of the cheap rates to go to
Buelsroe Beach to-morrrG6w U, sc CIV coun.
ty. is here on visit to relatives.
Mrs, Y. D. Saunders. WnO mas peeh
M Mrs + p G %here af the Fst apsn
~ d, We vsiting the many places of In
terest In the Southwest, Mr.. o c1ls has
been mentioned as possible cana'ua'e
Mrs Il V coyes rsseiyeSa 3D. d telss IRAN
Miss Harriet who was injured while IN
charloitesville, is doing very we'll Her
: ' Treasurer Thomas G.. Wynne reports
that the hail storm OF Moi,aaS ait bTs
noon did considerable damage 70 MS
young corn.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23
HAD MAR ROW ESCAPE
Berryville Citizen Was on Train Which
Ran by Exploding Magazine.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch)

especial 10 Inc IlmeS-DlSphtcn.)
WINCHESTER, VA, July 22.-James
Gaver, Of Berryville, was one of those
who experienced narrow escape from
death in the explosion near harrisburg.
Giles county, last Saturday. Mr.. Gaver
was en- route to Bramwell, w. Va, when
the explosion of the magazine took place.
His head was severely cut and he was
otherwise bruised. However. he was able
to continue on to Bramwell Mr.. Gaver
wished to be present at the funeral Of his
brothcr-in-law. DR.. II, V. McNeer.
Superintendent Thomas Savage, OF the
National Cemetery here, has been trans
ferred by the Department to Petersburg.
Mr.. Savage has been in Winchester about
nine years. He has been superintendent
of the cemetery at Cold Harbor and
I.oudoun Park, near Baltimore. His wife
was a Miss Schaaf, of Richmond.
Mrs. Frances Courtney Baylor Barnum,
of Savannah, Ga, the DISTINGUISHED South
of her sister, Mrs John G. Walker, near
town.
Miss Augusta Conrad entertained a
number OF young friends at tea yesterday
at the magnificent home of her father,
Major Holmes Conrad.
Frank II. Gibsoni formerly Of Char
lottesvlle. and several years since editor
of the Winchester Press, defunct Repub-
lican paper, was arraigned In Washing
ton oil the charge Of forging bill Of
sale for two peWriters, Gibson not only
the crime. but said that
when he married In Virginia he gave
the minister. who performed the cere-
mony worthless check for S.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23
DIR. j. S. DILL WILL
ACCEPT THE CALL
Determines to Leave Fred
ericksburg for Bowling
Green. Kentucky.
Especial to The Times Dispatch, T,

FREDERICKSBURG, VA July g.
Rev. Or. j. S, Dill has notified the dea-
cons OF the Baptist Church here of his
decision TO accept the call rendered him
TO become pastor Of the First Baptist
Church OF Bowling Green, Ky. He will
tender his resignation to the church on
Sunday next, TO take effect in Septem.
Der, DR. Din was some time ago granted a
vacation OF three weeks BY tile church
here, and will leave on Monday next for
Nothneld, Mass During his absence he
will preach one sunday In Boston and on
tho following sunday In Baltimore.
EN-Judge Thomas r. Blakey. present
Commonwealth's Attorney OF Es sex c0un-
~ Will be opposed for reelection this
fai. by Judge Z. NJ. Ware, whose term
for Judge will expire January Is. next,
The work Of paving the streets here
which has been in progress for months
will be completed in about three weeks
The laying OF granoli,hic peyements
however. has just been commenced, anc
It VII! be some time before the latter
improvements are finished.
The handsome La Vista estate. In Spot
sylvania county. ten miles from this city
has been sold ny the owner. Mr. Charlie
Decatur, 10 Mr.. j. j. Dreaher of Ohio
who will take charge OF the property a
once
Cards are ont for the marriage OF Mis-
Annie Grace McCalley, daughter Of Nj
and Mrs. Joseph NJ, Mccalley. 10 II.
Frank ID. Magoon, the ceremony 10 Yak
place at the home OF the brides par
ents on Tuesday night. July 18th. al
a'clnek-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23
e I am we'll now and
enjoying better health
than ever before in
nv whole life.''

That is the statement Of woman whe
had never been well until she was mad.
we'll BY the use of DR.. Pierce's Favorit.
Prescription. There are great many
other women in like case. They havt
always been sufferers from disease. They
have never known the JOY of perfec'
health.
For all such women DR.. Pierce's Fc
voritc Prescription holds out the pros
oect Of perfect and permanent health, by
The cure of the womanly diseases which
rsaken women. 1t establishes regular
ty, dries weakening drains. heals i1aan,'
nation and liberation, and cures female
weakness. 1t makes weak women strong
md sick women we'll.
Mt gives me pleasure to let you know Of tn.
reat benefit received from Or. Plerce's medi
Ines and the advice which you so kindly sent
rrites Mrs. Berthe Parker, of Bonhain, Fnnnir
o., Texas. NJ took your Favorite Prescrip
,eilsts and followed your advice regarding tn.
Lotion Tablets, and am cured ! had beer
'eated by different doctors and spent one hun.
red dollars for treatment and medicine, but
sventeen dollars and fifty cents for your tnedt
Inc and 1t has cn,td m In three Of tour month";
r,seraer Gsa SE rsn p .esfHS
lad bearin g.down ID io~ar portion Of body and
reat pain ali through my tody. Pain In uterui
MS very severe. Had snotbertng spells, breath
as very short all the tltne, bad pain In stomach,
ain In my thighs. pain 10 breast, also between
Nv and enjoying better health than ever before
/ my whole life. Am happy 10 tell you that
was cured by your good advice and good medt
mes, the Favorite Prescription Golden Med
nj Discovery Pleasant Pellets aud Lotion
ablets' These medicines cured me and will
re others also"
The dealer who offers a substitute fol
Favorite Prescription " does so to gain
lie little more profit paid on the sale Of
IS meritonous medicines. His profit /:
,ur loss, therefore accept no substitute.
Dr.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
lie bowels.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23
HOME WILL
NOT BE MOVED
Differences Between Board
and Institute Adjusted.
TO ENLARGE THEIR FORCE
Newport News shpbulIdlng Company
Will Have to Employ 1900 Addl-
tionaI Me' Negro Killed and
MangIed by Train.
TO ENLARGE THEIR FORCE
Especial to The Times. Dlspatch,,

80 tCu.)
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. July 22.-rhs
differences between the National SOL
diers' Homo Board OF Managers and tho
Hampton Normal and Agricultural In
sttute. relative to the lease Of abou.
twenty-three acres OF the latter's land
occupied by the former, are about to -
adjusted, and tho water rate question
has been satisfactorily settled. 80 there
Is no probability OF the Home being re-
moved from Hampton.
1t will be necessary for the ship yard
to take on 800 more men In the next
three months. making Its total force
5000. The contract for the battleship
Minnesota and other work in sight makes
an enlarged force necessary.
Mrs. Emma G. Griffith and Benjamin
B. Dumville. OF Camden. were married
by Rev. DR.. Bryan in Hampton to-day
and left later for Camden.
James Goodwin, negro Iaborer in tho
employ. OF an electric railway was killed
in the Chesapeake and Ohio yard to-
day. His head and one leg were severed
from his body and both arms were man-
gled Three cars passed over his body.
He was carrying board on his shoulder
across the tracks and did not see the
train approaching.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23
AND SON
BOTH SET FREE E. !,
a Case That Has fingered
Two Years is Dis
posed of.
posed OF.
Special to The Timcs-Dispatch.)

9NCpeClal TO Inc FlllncS-i'iSPhsSih'.r
BOYDTON, VA, July 22-The trial Of
"A. w. Smith and his son, B. W. Smith,,
charged with unlawfully assaulting j. i.
Brooke with n knife, was disposed OF
yesterday before the County Court OF
Mecklenburg. The defendants were rep
resented by r. Il. Thorp. c. L. Baskervill
and H c. Smith and the commonwealth
by e. c. Goode.
B. w. Smith. the son. was first put
upon trial, and he was acquitted by the
jury, after being out only short time.
The commemorative attorney then en-
tered a nole prosequi in the case against
the elder Smith. This case has been be-
fore the County Court for two years,
and has been called no less than seven
times and as many times continued.
owing to the absence Of important Wit
nesses.
The hunters Of this place and many
OF the prominent citizens have extended
n cordial invitation to the National Fox
Hunting Association Of Lexington. KY,
to have the next meeting Of the associa-
ton this fall held in A1ecklenburg. There
are several parties here who have fine
fox hunting dogs, and they arr. anxious
to pit them against the fast running dogs
4 OF the association.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23
BON AIR LIBRARY
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Exercises We're of Peculiar
Interest Will Be Known
as Hazen Library.
90 IIOIVIt IiOt
Special to The rimes-Dispatch.)


BON AIR. VA, July e2.-The Bon Air
Library was formally thrown open to the
public on Tuesday evening, July 21st. The
large concourse of the citizens of the
place that gathered at tho opening exer-
clses filled the building to its utmost ca
pacity After the meeting was called to
order by Mr.. A. l.. Adamson, the presl-
dent Of the Chautauqun Circle prayer
was offered by Rev. Porter Hardy. Then
the president, gave a review Of the IL
the present time, after which Mr.. Polk
Miller. on behalf OF the citizens of Bon
Air, in a short address, with deep emo
ti9, referred to the enterprise hayns
j. K. Hazen, who by his publc-spirited
example made the library a possibility.
Mr.. Miller then. with the request from
the people Of Bon Air that the library
rial Library, turned over the building to
Rcv. l. S. McElroy, D. D., who made tho
sdedicatory address, which was very en-.
joyablc and profitable throughout.
The music for the evening. rendered by
the Bon Air Glee Club-Mr. Harvey Blair,
conductor-consisted of many choice and
charming selections. Miss Sterling, Of
pleasure, of ,the evening by singing two
beautiful so1ps. The Glee Club is COM
posed Of some CT the best musical talent
known In the cholrs Of Richmond.
The library. building is substantial
structure. built Of stone, covered with
library of several thousand Volumes. The
shelves arc not yet full and one OF the
features of the opening exercises was a
library. Many valuable books were
thereby added.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23
WON MASTERS DEGREE
IN a SINGLE YEAR
fsnec,o, n me Tlmes-pispatch.)

HARI.O r. VA. July "a
MI Samuel pok Walkerd q he ose egFee 81
YS En0 Of ffef Ara fre the
Virginia, has the distinction Of being the
first applicant for that c dsgree fd TO sub
elective tickets This he did In accord
anee ', viii, il'as' recent enactment By the
Board Of Visitors which allows srh Z student - n
medicine or or ensgIneering for the three
elective subjects required In the B. A.
The first student to seeus, n a single
year the degree OF Master o. Arts Of the
University Of V!rginiaa Is A MI, SesePM9 NJ
mis- smccess NJ Mcdonnell achieved by
virtue q recent pssoe Of the uni
other institution Of learning as basis
for NJ A. work, Mr.. mcconnell . w "itv teao n
at Pantops Academy. nea ms Wy, meXs
work at the University,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23
WEDDINGS in
The STATE.
Many Ceremonies in the Old
Dominion Yesterday.
PRETTY NEINLYNCHBUR
Six Of Miss Edna Thompson's Little
Pupils Formed an Aisle With Ropes
Of Ivy at Her Wedding-A
WythevlIle Wedding.
.PRETTYONE NLYNCHBURG

lsn.c,,l 70 Thu rime.. pl,,otch,)

Especial to Tho Times. Dls2atch.)
LYNCHBURG. VA. July 22.-htiss Edna
Thompson. teacher OF the kindergarten
department OF tho Lynchburg Orphan
Asylum. was married here this evening to
Mr.. Edwin Thompson. a prominent farmer
OF Rockbrldse county.
six of Miss Thompson's little scholars
formed tho aisle with ropes OF IVY. inc
brtdesmaids were Misses Louise Waller.
Elise Davis, Champe Carter Eubank. OF
Waco, Texas: Aurelia Davis. Mamie Da-
Wis and Mamie Garland.
The ceremony was. performed by Rev. ].
A. McMurray, OF tho Presbyterian Church
MSS Thompson Is a daughter OF tho
late Samuel Thompson, OF Rockbridge.
and a niece OF Mrs. Thomas n. Davis. of
J,ypchh11rR
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23
WANT FOUR
THOUSAND
Dover Baptists to Increase
Fund for Education.
CHURCHES MAY WITHDRAW
Those ofthe Peninsula viii Hereafter
Have an Association of Their own.
Office of Vice. Moderator
Is Created.
(specIal to The Times-Dispatch,)


ASHLAND, VA, July 22-This morn
ng's session of the Dover Baptist Associa-
ton was opened with devotional services,
cnducted by Rev. H. w. Tribber.
On motion of Dr. Pitt. article Of the
constitution was changed SO as to estap-
lish the Office of vice-moderator.
Dr. w. T. Derieux next read and spoke
upon the report of the Educational Board.
Last year the board had under its care
ffty-eight students, forty-two OF whom
at the Southern Baptist Theological Sem
mary All OF the financial obligations of
the board were promptly met with the
$1276S0 collected, closing the session with
n little balance on band, but contribu-
ton of $1,000 is urged for the next session,
as a larger number of students will have
to be cared for than for many years.
Others who participated in the discussion
of the report were W. Y. Abraham. G. 8.
Gardner, j. T. Ellyson. G. E. Stuart and
c. H. Ryland, after which the report was
adopted. a
A part Of Of the report on the state OF the
churches was discussed by C. f. Broad
dus, G. H. Sheriff, c. s. Freeman, j. K
Russell, George Cooper, ]. I. Ellyson, s.
Z. Woodfn, r. l.. Thomson, w. t. De-
rleux, j. Y. Tucker. w. Y Abraham. G.
P. Steady and c. H. Ryand.
Visitors recognized wero Messrs. Hill
and Cogbill, of the Hermon Association,
and Rev r. c. McRae. OF Blacksburg.
The session closed with special SER
text from II Corinthians, eighth chapter.
STATE MISSIONS.
After brief devotional exercises the af-i
ternoon session began with the reading Of
the report on State missions by Rev. G. 8.
Gardner, who also made a strong speech
on the subject. The report sets forth
that last years work was laid out on
basis Of $4,000; this year 1t has. been
projected In anticipation Of an income OF
$4,000. This year 1Ol missionaries are I'M
der appointment. The work has been en-
larged and strengthene dby placing some
strong men in new and needy fields. Two
State evangelists were appointed during
the year, and two others are expected
to be added. Following are those who
are receiving appropriations from the
board: G.. H. Sheriff. Four Mile Creek:
w. T.. Hundley, Barton Heights; c. c.
Cox, Paramount; River View Church,
Newport News. and Memorial Church,
Hampton, are being helped, as are also
the Pamunkey Indians.
Tho board is hopeful for the future,
and predicts that with proper support,
before long church will be placed in
every community In tho Commonwealth.
c. E. Stuart, TIC. McRae and others dis
cussed the report. after which 1t was
adopted.
Tonight the association considered the
report on foreign missions Last night
Init al no
quest for dismissal Of the following
churches to form new association: EN-
maus CYork county,, Corinth Good Hope,
Liberty New Kent county,, James City,
Williamsburg. Grafton, Emmaus New
Kent Liberty elizabeth City county,.
Tabernacle and Lafayetts Avenue, New
port News
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23
sPITTSYLVANIA POLITICS
Only, White Men Shall Vote in PRIMARY
Election.

Especial to The Times Dispatch)
CHATHAM, VA. July 22.-The Demo-
cratic Executive Committee OF Pittsyl-
svania county have declared the following
gentlemen who have no opposition were
declared the party nominees. to be voted
for at the general election in November:
For For sberf e G sSeiho IL As0h
For Commonwealth Attorney-H. Dill
lard.
A resolution was adopted by the com
jor t J. W. Bruce, Of panville. member
for the House Of Delegates. as 1t was
understood that the Danville Committee
would accept the County Committees
The committee rescinded Its former &C,
ton, specifying who should be allowed
to vote In the party primary and adopted.
series of meetings at Mount Hermonn
Church. assisted by Rev. Mr.. Lucke.s OF
The Southern Piedmont Convention Of
the Christian Church met with the Muse
vile Church Wednesday and will CON
tinue through Friday. Mr.. T. Marshall.
of this place, Is secretary OF the con-
vention. ~,
begin a series of meetings at Spring Gar
den Church tomorrow light:
A resolution that only legal white Dem
ocrac y3ters ana d az Gtne theE present
purpose and intention to affiliate with
themselves to vote for the nominees Of
said primary. shall be allowed to vote IN
the Democratic primary to be held Au-
. On Chairman lpln p. s. Reid and Messrs. B,
+. Garrett and Walter Coles were APP
pointed a committee to canvass the vote
and declare the result OF the party prl-
At a meeting OF the Town Council Tues:
day night the telephone FRANCHISE OF
Chatham was awarded, to the Southern
Bell Telephone and Telegraph company
Comm. VS.. Jack Harris was tried Tues,
day and acquitted. Harris was chargea
with cruelty beating and cutting OF inc
ears of cow belonging 10 MISS ttosa
Carter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23
in UNCONSCIOUS
STATE ON TRAIN
H. w. Flournoy. Jr.. Taken to
Hospital in Danvllle in a
Very Critlca| Condition.
(snecial to The Times Dlspa tch J

DANv1LLE, VA, July 22,-H. W.
Flournoy, Jr., son OF the late II. w.
Flournoy, who was president Of the
Beaumont (Texas) Oil Company. was
taken from Southern train here this
afternoon in an unconscious condition,
suffering with terrible pains in his head,
lie was found by the brakeman In the
toilet-room unconscious when tho train
pulled into this place. and letters re-
vealed his name, He was en- routs from
Texas to New York, and telegram in
his rocket was a reply to ono asking
his wife to meet him In Jersey City. He
was taken to the Home for the Sick and
at last reports was IN a very critical
condition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23
BURNED TO DEATH
WHILE ALL ALONE
Especial to The Times-Dispatch )

BEDFORD CITY, VA, July 2o.-some
time about noon yesterday Miss Sarah
Davidson was burned to death. while
alone at her home, about three miles from
town,
She was seventy years old and lived
with her brother, Mr. Pleas Davidson.
Yesterday morning Mr. Davidson started
for town but before leaving cautioned
his sister not to make fire or attempt
to prepare dinner as she was very feeble
this Injunction, however, for when Mr..
Davidson ,; returned he found his sister
living on the floor of the kitchen lifeless,
with her body charred and burned TO a
ing she had undertaken the forbidden
housework and 1t is thought that she
must have fallen from weakness and pa
from the fire she had Just kndled.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23
McCraw--Parker.
Especial to The Times, Dispn tch. J

Especial to The Times Dlspntch.)
BRISTOL. VA, July 22.--Miss Lillian
einia Parker. who came here from
abingdon, Va, recently. was married
at O'Clock this afternoon to Mr.. j, G,
MccraW. Jr.. popular ar travelling man
celebrated at tho home OF the brides
mother. Rev. Robert Parker. OF Ashe,
vile. N. c.. assisted by Pr. B. Caebll
The home was quite beautifully deco
rated for the occasion and there were
many friends OF the family In attend
7 The bride and groom will reside at
Wa rranton, N, @, #
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23
ANTl-RAcE SUICIDE
Parson Burroughs Doing All He Can
to Carry Out Presidents Idea.
Especial to The Times-DIspatch.)

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
BRISTOL. VA, July 22.-Rcv. Alfred
Harrison Burroughs. the patriarch found
er of the Bristol matrimonial mecca for
fleeing lovers. claims that he is doing
all in his power TO advance the anti-race
suicide idea. as suggested by President
Roosevelt. The parson keeps his mar
aase co.. 81 Years has mnds Mn rit ~. nd
somewhat infirm, He meets the midnight
trains to receive the runaway couples
who seek him from day to day. On one
day this week he united for veal or woe
three couples. Those who stood before
the parson on this occasion and took the
solemn vows We're.
II. r. Buford and Miss Mile NJ Lewis,
OF Amherst county. Va. Marion a. Quinn
and Miss Puss johnson, of Hazel Springs.
Va, and Ebert S. Fugate and Miss Mary
A. Tate. of Coeburn, Wise county, Va.
Two of the brides were not over sixteen
years of age.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23
RUssELL-GILDERsLEEvE
Pretty Marriage in Episcopal Church at
Abingdon.
Special to The ,rlmes-Dispatch.)


BRISTOL. VA. July 22.-Miss Bessie
Mncd onald Gildersleeve, the pretty and
B. = q iidersleeve OF Abingdon. Va. was
married at $50 o'clock this evening to
Rev Thomas s. Russell; rector OF En-
manuel Episcopal Church. this city. The
styie in the Episcopal Church in AbIng-
don. Rev. Dr.. ]: Lloyd. OF Lynch.
burg. officiating. 4 large number Of
were in attendance. The groom. who
has been the efficient rector OF the church
here for several years, is a native OF
two years that he has taken the oath
of allegiance to the United States.
The couple were the reel pients Of many
beautiful wedding gifts from friends In
Virginia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23
PRETTY CHURCH WEDDING
Mr.. Mann Randolph Page Pendleton
Weds Miss ClaeRett.
Especial to The mes-Dispatch.)

5wYTHEvILLE. VA. July 22.-Mr.
Mann Randolph Page Pendleton and
MISS Leonora Claggett were united In
marriage at 1880 o'clock at St Johns
Episcopal Church. tho rector. Rev. Mer-
cor P. Logan, D. D.. officiating.
A dinner was given Immediately after
wards to the members OF the family at
the home OF the groom's brother, Mr..
Edmund Pendeton.
Mr.. Pendleton is well known citizen
OF this place, and his bridelis native
OF Fairfax county. Both are members OF
prominent Virginia families.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23
A Barn Dc stroyed.

Especial to The Times DIspatch.)
MANASSAS, VA, July 22.-The harm
on : the farm OF Mr.. N, r.. Dodge. near
here, was entirely destroyed by fire at g
~ ~ ia rming implements, Including wa CONS,
niows. mower corn planters, harness. etc.,
n,s Inc barn, and all ,of them were burned;
times FROM flyipg sparks and 1t was with
a great deal Of difficulty and hard work
that 1t was saved.
Z The loss Is partly covered co by Insurance
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-23
DESERTED HIS WIFE
FOR WIFE'S. SISTER
Especial to The Tlmes-Dlspatch.,

ROANOKE. VA. July 22.-George Mills.
"a Roanoke county farmer, who resides
near Ballyhack, was in the city this
morning looking for his son-in-law. John
Cooper, and his daughter, Lille. Ho
stated that his son-in-law took Lille to
church Sunday night and nothing has
been heard from them since. The girl il
twenty-one years old.
Cooper leaves behind him a wife ed
three young children