The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-18
PROMINENT
MEN FIGHT
An ARRAY in Norfolk That
Caused Much Talk.
HEAVY FINES IMPOSED
Messrs. sylvanus Stokes, Proprietor Of
the Monticello, and Il. l.. Hinson
the Combatants-Marriago
Ceremonies.
HEAVY FINES IMPOSED
Especial to The Timcs-D,spatch.)

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NORFOLK, VA. June 17.-There was
a case In the Police Court this morning
involving men OF wealth and social stand
ing. The names on the police docket were
as follows: Davis McKough. z. w. James,
Joseph Odendhal, A. NJ. Cousins. II. l..
Hinson and Sylvanius Stokes. Several
nights ago Fl. L. Hinson. who Is from
Kinston. N. c., asked Mr.. Stokes, OF the
Monticello Hotel, to account for pair
Of shoes Hinson alleged he had lost there
year ago. MIR. Stokes demurrcd to the
hunt for the shoes Immediately because
OF previous engagements.
Mr.. Hinson insisted and finally struck
Mr.. Stokes, and a general unix-up follow.
ed. OF which none OF the witnesses gave
the same account. The evidence was con-
flicting. But Mr.. Stokes face was In
bandages and Mr.. Hinson's nose In court
plaster. The attorney for Mr.. Stokes
pleaded for the fine of Mr.. Hinson be-
cause OF what no said was an unpro-
yoked assault on Mr.. Stokes" 1t was
proved. too, that Mr.. James had struck
Mr.. Hinson.
Justice Taylor tried to understand the
case and to fit tho punishment as follows:
For Mr.. Hinson. q fine OF $50 and costs,
and for Mr.. James a fine Of so and costs.
This latter was paid and the cases were
all dismissed, with the remark OF the
be any more trouble"
Mr.. IIinson, however, felt that his case
had not been presented to the court as
he would like to have 1t presented, and he
gave c.. J. Edwards. of North Carolina.
as bondsman. and took nm appeal TO the
Corporation Court. The case has caused
great deal OF comment because It oc:
cured in tho lobby OF the hotel, and
because OF the standing OF all OF the
persons engaged.
CULPEPPER-HUTC
Miss Ruth Madnline Culpepper was
married to Mr.. Victor ]. Hutchinson TO-
night. The ceremony was performed by
vlllo Calvary Church. at his residence
on High Street, Portsmouth. IN the pres
ence of the Immediate relatives of the con-
tracing parties Miss culpepper Is tho
daughter OF Mrs. Octaya and the late
B. u, Culpepper. and is popular. mr..
Portsmouth Star and is highly esteemed.
The young couple will reside with the
BRIDES mother in Scottsville.
BILISOLY-BAGLEY.
The marriage, OF Miss Adele virginia
Bilisoly and Mr., William Henry Bagley.
of Raleigh. N. c., was solemnized this
afternoon at 4 o'clock In the residence
Of tho brides parents. Mr., and Mrs. JOS
eph L. Bilisoly. No. 2l6 Middle street.
Portsmouth. On account of recent pc
reaVement IN the prize ldtii1lJ' WV "Su
ding was quiet one, and was witnessed
by only the relatives of the contracting
parties. Miss Biisoly is young woman
Of many accomplishments and charming
personality. !.
Mr.. 5Bagley Is the business manager OF
the Raleigh News and Observer, bro
ther OF the late Ensign Worth Bagley.
u. S. NJ, and is prominent In business
and social circles In North Caroilna,
He is we'll known in Portsmouth, Where
he was at one time connected WIN the
seaboard Air Line Railway.
The wedding ceremony was performeo
nv the Rev. II. j. Brady, pastor OF ST.
Paul's Catholic Church.
Miss Eliza Benson Billsoly. cousin 81
the bride, was maid Of honor and Mr..
Robert G. g. Davis, of Peterspurg' tho
tImmedlatelyl after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Bagley left for Boston, Mass
Halifax. N. S.; Charottetown, P. r, l..
and other points In the mountain PROV
inces They will be at home In Raleigh
Ed Edmund Crockett. colored, fireman at
the sewer pumphouse. on City Hall Ave-
ME. for the past ten years, was stricken
with paralysis about o'clock this norn-
Ing.