The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-31
GOOD ROADS
in DINWIDDIE
Question Much Discussed in
the County.
a. P. HILL CAMP AT HOME
Mrs. Henry PanniI's Sister Sc
vereIylnjured by the Kick ola Horse.
All Seats in Academy Reserved
for Pythian Memorial.
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PETERSBURG, VA. Oct. 5D.--The que.-
ton Of good roads" is Just now asita-
ting the people OF Dinwiddic county Since
the recent mass meeting at the county
courthouse, when the matter was broad
~ discussed, much interest has been man
Tested, and 1t ,s hoped that good results
may follow In the early future. There ale
soma who favor borrowing money to
secure the much needed road improve
ment, while others favor the laying Ola
tax. Definite action may be had at an
other meeting Of the people TO be held
next court day. Meanwhile all OF The
three or four candidates for the hcs.stn'
ture tavor good roads.
A. p. Hill Camp OF Confederate Vet
Grams arrived home from Newport News
about midnight last night, we'll pleased
with their visit and the courtes!es
shown them Persons who witnessed the
parade assert that a. ?. Hill Camp.
with Its we'll disciplined veterans and Its
full ranks. made a most admirable SOW
Ing, and aroused the admiration Of all
the spectators. Tho camp Is ono OF the
largest and most influential In the State.
and It's members take great pride in keep
Ing up Its efficiency.
GIRL KICKED By HORSE. @
Mr.. Henry Pannill last evening received
telegram from his wife, who went to
Guntcr. s. c.. several days ago to at
tend the marriage of her sister, an
nouncing the serious injury to her young
est sister, Miss Nell McKagen. aged four
years. The little girl wandered unseen
into stable and was kicked by horse.
She was very badly nurt, and ono OF her
arms had to amputated.
When the box-sheet for the Pythian
Memorial exercises at the Academy OF
Music Sunday afternoon. was opened this
morning. there was a great rush for
seats, and by noon every desirable seat
was reserved. There will be Ercnt
crowd 10 witness the exercises. a most
Interesting programme has been arranged
for the occasion. and addresses will he
delivered by Grand Chancellor George e.
cabeli and General .. J. Turner. Of
Norfolk. and Past Chancellor Ernest Cum
bingham. Of Newport News. There arc
two lodges OF Pythians In Petersburg.
with an active membership OF between
4oe and 500.
The hunting season opens on Monday,
and an army of sportsmen hereabouss
have their dogs and guns in readiness
to invade tho fields ana woods In eajch
OF game. Deer. wild turAeys. partrldges
and ra bbits are said to be very abundant
this season and excellent sport Is prone
ised
The TOBACCO sales continue very light.
With practically no offerings as yet OF fine
grades.
Receipts of cotton are increasing with
the market firm at ten cents. Receipts
of peanuts light with Spanish dull al
eighty cents. ...... ......".
TO PURCHASE HOTEL
II is understood that negotiations have
been opened for the purchase of the I'M
perial Hotel. on Bollingbrook Street,
which Is owned by Mrs. Catherine
Stewart, Of Washington. Miss stewalk
came into possession OF the hotel about
two years ago by exchanging Orkney
Springs property for 1t. The Imperial
Is the successor Of the old Bollingbrook
Hotel, famous as hosiery for q great
number OF years.
DR.. NJ. r. Evans, OF Huntington. Pa.
has written here expressing the cordial
appreciation OF the hospitality shown by
A. p. Hill Camp to the Pennsylvania
veterans and ladies on the OCCASION OF
their recent visit to Petersburg. A warm
invitation Is given TO A. p. Hill Camp
to return the visit with the assurance
that everything Will be done to make the
visit pleasant and enjoyable.
There is much talk In the community
about the big damage suit brought by
Russell Wallace Collier against the Vlr-
gin!a Passenger and Power Company to
be tried in the Circuit Court next week.
The amount OF damages asked for Is
$4,000 for injuries resulting In the loss of
leg. Eminent lawyers will appear on
both sides.