The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-18
FRANK ]. GOULD
To INVEST NOW.
Much Gratificd BY Decision Of
Virginia's Supreme
Court.
A BURGLAR is SCARED OFF.
George c. Burgess, Of Dinwiidie,
Makes a Bold Stand-Tl1c
D. D. Degree.
A BURGLAR is SCARED OFF

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PETERSBURG, VA, June T.-George
G. Burgess, residing in Dinwidde county,
several miles from this city, drove off q
negro burglar from his home door last
night at the point of a pistol. firing sew
cral Shots one OF which, he believes, took
effect. The negro was remarkably bold
in his attempt standing his ground when J
Burgess appeared and attempting to as
sault him witla rail. Burgess then drew
his pl.y-.Jl whereupon the negro ran, 1ol-
lowed by several bullets.
A telegram from. Burgess brought HUI
ricanc" Branch and his big bloodhound
from Suffolk to the scene this morning,
but the ground was too wet and soft from
rain and the trail could not be followe CO.
COOKE is ACQUITTED.
James W. Coke was acquitted this
morning Of the charge Of robbing SAFE
in w. L. Browns drug store, where Cooke
formerly conducted business. me july
reached a verdict without leaving the
courtroom, Judge Mullen having stated
tha tho evidence was insufficient lor
conviction. and Commemorative Attorney
Mann having asked for an acqulttal'
The well known young DRUGGIST wa" was
congratulated by his friends and drove
off In 4 carriage with his wife, whose tes-
timony' was Invaluable in establishing an
alibi that acquitted the prisoner.
Cooke was in Jail from the night or MS
arrest. May Goth, a week after the fire IN
the drug store, and the SUBSEQUENT Us.
covery that the safe had been opened ana
robbed. 81. sS 4
The Hastings Court room was crowded
throughout the trial.
THE D. sD.DEGREE.
The degree Of doctor of divinity has
been conferred BY Hampden- Sidney COL
lege upon the Rev. ]. S.. Foster. pastor
of Tabb Street Presbyterian Church. Dr.
Foster is much admired and respected
here, and the honor is regarded as q we
deserved tribute to his character and
ability Z 1s
Great interest is taken in the piano re-
cital to be given Monday evening at the
Young Mems Christian Association by
Mr. John II. Powell. Of Richmond. Mr.
Powell was invited by the ladies OF ST.
Paul's Church, who are conducting the
entertainment for the benefit OF the organ
fund. $$
The Petersburg Aerie Of Eagles has is
sued invitations to It's first annual pic
mic, to be given June 9th at the we'll
known IGlerslie farm. in Chesterfield
county on the Richmond and PETERSBURG
Electric Railway. Messrs. Charles r.
Walsh, W. T. Slaughter and Dr.. r. "A.
Gamble compose the invitation commit
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! The auditorium Of the Second Baptist
Church, which has recently been hand
somely refitted and repaired, will be
opened tomorrow morning, when special
services will be held. A big new pipe
organ has been installed and will be
used Tomorrow 4
FRANK GOULD GRATIFIED.
Mr.. Frank Gould, in a letter to a prom
inent Petersburg capitalist, expresses his
qualification at the Supreme Courts d s-s
cision in the Fisher Gould case and says
that he now feels justified in investing
in Virginia 5s
The Country Club baseball team de-
featd the Dunlop factory team this after
noon on the club grounds by a score OF
9 to s. Il II stt M
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph B. Worth. Jr.,
have returned from their bridal tour.
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