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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
.DANV|LlE MAYOR
ACQUI75 VOOLFOLK
Deputy, Indicted for Jail De-
livery, Is Not Held to Be
Responsible.
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IL,
DANVILLE, VA, February 12.-Mr.
r, L. Voolfolk, deputy sergeant and
jailor, who was indicted at q recent
term Of the grand Jury. on tho charge
of carelessness and negligence In al
lowing eight prisoners to escape from
the city jail on January 25th, was
given trial In the Mayors Court
this morning and was acquitted It
was brought out at the hearing to-day
that Tailor Voolfolk had accidentally
left the main door to the prison un-
locked. 1t was shown that he had
pressed his weight against the door,
and used every precaution to see that
he had locked the prison, The mayor
stated that the delivery was Just one
Of those unavoidable accidents, which
will happen, and attached no blame Ia
the Tailor, The bolt probably revolved
bnck to its original position. Two OF
the prisoners who escaped have been
recaptured.
VIII Hughes, negro prisoner who
played the hero net In the recent jail
delivery by calling to the officers when
tho prisoners started to run, and re-
fusing to take advantage of his chance
to escape, changed his mind about re-
naming In custody to-day. While
: at work. on the changing he Slipped
the Jock from his ankle and made q
successful dash for liberty. lIe was
serving nine months for robbery.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
WALTON MOORE NOT
TO Be A CANDIDATE
Announces That He Win Not
Enter Race for Eighth
District Place.
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ALEXANDRIA,, VA, February 12.-R.
Walton Moore, of Fairfax county Who
was prominently mentioned as possible
successor to the late Representative John
F. Rixey, dlspelled all doubts OF his can
didacy this morning when he announced
that he would not enter the contest. His
reasons for declining to become candl-
date, Mr.. Moore stated. are imperative.
Mr.. Moore also stated that he greatly
appreciated the interest his Alexandra
friends had manifested in him.
News Of the fact that Mr.. Moore would
not enter the contest was received with
regret by many OF his Alexandria friends,
while on the other hand those who are
aspiring for the Office were indeed pleased
to learn that he had abandoned the idea.
Politicians in this district who are
posted asserted that Mr.. Moore could
have won out easily had he entered the
field. Among those mentioned In con-
necton with the Office. from this city are
Judge Charles z. Nicol, judge OF the Cir.
cult Court for this district, and c. G.
Carlin, q we'll known local lawyer. Botf
candidates. 1t is claimed. have large
following
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
NEW CHECK ON BANKS.
Will Ask Depositors to Help to
Keep Eve on National Banks.

: WASHINGTON, February 12.-rhe
Comptroller Of the Currency has re-
Gently forwarded to all the bank ex-1
aminers a new blank form, to be used
In connection with bank examinations,
in order to check up individual depos-
itors' balances. These forms are to
be mailed to o number of the customers
of each bank at random, and contain.
a request that the customer verify the
amount OF his balances on q certain
date with the figures given on the
banks books
1t is found impossible for bank
examiner to balance any considerable
number Of accounts In the time given
for examination. but It Is expected that
random. II there is any discrepancy in
the depositor's ledger, it will be thus
discovered.
It should be understood, tho comp
troller says. that these forms are used
solely for the purpose OF verifying the
correctness OF the banks accounts, and
they should not b. construed ms in
any way rejecting upon the banls's con-
dition or the credit OF the customer to
whom they are addressed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
Common Property
Public Praise Is Public Property.
Richmond People May Profit .
by Local Experience. e
Grateful people will talk.

Grateful people will talk
Tell their experience tor the public
good.
Richmond citizens praise Doan's Kid
ney Pills.
Kidney sufferers appreciate this.
They find relief for every kidney III.
Read what this citizen says:
Mrs. Hayes, OF 51s North Twenty
nth Street Richmond. Va says. For
some time was greatly troubled with
any back. There was constantly a duh
faching pain down across the loins. AT
times 1t was more severe thanfat 9TH
,ers, and after STOPPING 1t meant tor
tire to stralghten up, I also suffered
! with severe headaches and felt mIser-
able all the time, Isrend about Doan,s
Kidney Pills and went to Owens 81
Minor, Drug Company for box. used
them rs directed, and was highly
pleased with tho results. They re-
moved my pains and aches and all oth-
or syptons of kidney trouble, and re-
Ilevcd mo OF tho headaches. ] shall
always recommend Doan's Kidney
Pills."
For sale by all dealers. Price, so
cents. Foster-Alilbnrn Co., Buffalo, Nav
York. sole agents fortlle United States,
Remember the name--D oan's-and
SNeke no other. 5,t y, s h J, A I'd
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
AFTER PREACHER.
Colored Minister Arrested for
Debt
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STAUNTON, VA, February 12.-Rey. G.
1. Wthrow. very shrewd negro preach
er, year ago left his charge here owing
q number of debts, and went to Philadel-
phia and other points, where he held re-
$vival services. He came to Staunton
Saturday evening, and on Sunday preach
ed three times to large congregations. On
his arrival on Saturday evening an Of
fficer was at the depot awaiting his COM
4 ing and took him in charge on capias
for the collection Of a debt due J. H.
Woodward, and told him he would lock
him up II the debt was not paid. With
row raised the cash to pay this debt
A number of merchants were after secur-
ing capiases against him, and one cred
itor attempted it on Sunday. but 1t was
found that a preacher could not be ar.
rested on capias on Sunday The rev.
erend evidently knew this was the law,
and left Sunday night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
WALTON MOORE
WILL NOT RUN
But Three Candidates for Con
gress From the Eighth
District.
.NIcoL, CARLlN AND RYAN
Colonel r. Z. Lee, Jr,, Declines
to Discuss Questionable
May Run.
.NIcoL, CARLlN AND RYAN
ny WALTER EDWARD HARRIS.

by WALTER EDWARD HARRIS
WASHINGTON, D. G., February Ia
1t looks very much like there would
be but three candidates in the field
for the Democratic nomination to Con-
gress from the Eighth Virginia Dis
trlct.
The positive announcement Is made
tonight by close friend Of Hon. r..
Walton Moore, OF Fairfax. that Mr.
Moore will not be a candidate. 1t Is
believed the candidates will DO:
Hon. c. c. Carlin, Of Alexandria:
Judge f. G. Nlcol. Of Prince William,
and Hon. John f. RYAN of Loudoun.
Ono Of the best-informed men poll
tically jim the district said tonight
that he did not believe there would
be any other candidates. 1t may be
Of interest to note that this gentle
man ventured the opinion that Mr..
Carlin would capture the prize. He
based his opinion on the fact that Mr..
Carlln is the only candidate repre-
scnting the Organization wing of
the party
Judge Nicol represents the other fac
ton of the party In Virginia. and while
Mr.. Ryan does not represent either,
this fact is not believed to be source
of strength. 1t is argued that Mr..
Ryan and Judge Nico1 will divide the
vote, which would be cast solldly
against. Mr.. Carlin. A plurality nomi-
mates under the plan Of the Democratic
primary in Virginia. Mr. Carlln's
friends claim that he can secure at
least plurality in the vote cast at
the primary. On the other hand, Mr..
Carlin is not at all we'll known in the
district. while Judge Nicol and Mr..
Ryan are known in every county.
Judge Nicol has an especially wide ac-
quaintance. Loudoun is the largest
county In the district. and II Mr.. Ryan
can carry 1t by q very large majority,
his strength in other counties may
enable him to pull through.
Great pressure was brought to bear
upon Mr.. Moore to induce him to be-
come a candidate
1t is quite generally believed that
he could have been nominated had he
been candidate, as 1t Is UNDERSTOOD
!, that at least one of the other candi-
dates would have withdrawn.
He almost consented to make the
race, 1t is stated, but after further re-
Election, determined that the demands
Of his law practice made 1t impossible
for him to consent to become candi-
date.
Lee May Run.
| There Is possibility that Colonel
r. E. Lee will be candidate.
He has steadily refused to say
whether he would enter the contest.
Mr.. S. r. Donohoe, or Fairfax, an
nounced to-day that he would not be
| q candidate. He has been urged to
enter the fight. but since his term OF
service in the Virginia Senate, he ap-
pears to have made up his mind to
stick to private business, and leave
politics to his friends.
d Other candidates than the three men,
toned above may enter the race. but
It is not believed that the list will be
/ heightened.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
Honor "Clansman" Actress.

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LYNCHBURG. VA, February 12-N1iss
Maud Durand, who plays he role OF the
negro nanny In THE ClanSman," which
is to be seen here in two appearances
tomorrow. was the guest Of the Elks
at the Elks' National Home at Bedford
City to-day. a reception and entertain
mcnt being planned in the honor Of
this popular Southern actress.
Miss Durand. whose maternal grand
father was cousin of Jefferson Davis,
Is the daughter of Mr.. Orson Durand, now
OF the Elks' Home, formerly prominent
citizen OF Southern Indiana and q ncm-
Der of Lodge No. SG5, b. p. OF.
Tomorrow night, as a further testi-
mony to tho young lady, all of the resi-.
dents of the Dlks Home will form a
box party at,the Academy OF Music at
the evening performance of the company.
As far as Is known not the slightest
objection has been raised to the appear
ance Of the play here the second time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
FIGHTING SALOONS.
Temperance People Will Seek to
. Have New Charter for Bristol.

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BRISTOL. VA. February l2.-The
temperance people OF Bristol to-day
petltioned the election commissioners
to call an election for March 18th to
vote upon the question of surrender
ing the present city charter and re-
Incorporate in order to take advantage
OF the Adams law to get rid OF sa-
looms.
The temperance people OF Bristol,
Va. are in accord with this move
ment. and will petition for an election.
~ Bristol, Tenn, votes dry.
The commissioners are not certain
that they have authority to call such
an election, but will consider the mat
ter to morrow. The existence OF TWEEN
ty-five saloons hangs In the balance,
as the result Of this movement.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
WILSON ASKS FOR
VICE.; sR: WAS DEAD
aTelegraphs to Hotel Clerk-Rc-
turns and Prepares to Ship
Body North.
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Especial TO Tho Ttmes- Dlspa;ch.)
NORFOLK, VA, February 12.-Her-
bert Mortimer Wilson, the Boston or
Bridgeport man, whose wife died at ST.
Vinccnt's Hospital yesterday morning, 1t
is said, from broken heart, arrived In
Norfolk from Raleigh. N. c., this morning
and went to the hospital.
From there he went to the funeral
apartments OF III. D. Oliver and made
arrangements for the immediate ship
ment of the body to the North for burial
In u telegram from Raleigh. n. c., adj
dressed to the clerk Of the Hotel La
fayette. Portsmouth, Wilson wrote as
follows:
IF Mrs. Henry NJ. Wilson there, ask
her await my return Tomorrow. II not
what is her address? Please answer
quick: my expense.
(Signcd) HENRY. NJ. WILSON,"
A reply was sent to Wilson, inform
ing him OF his wifc's death at st. Vim
cents Hospital, and that the body was
being held awaiting his arrival.
Mr.. New. proprietor OF the Hotel La
fayette said to-day that Mrs. Wilson
paid her bill at the hotel before leaving
there last Saturday. There is a large
trunk owned by the couple at tho La
fayette.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
Abolish LOYALTY Clause.

WASHINGTON February 12.-Repre-
sentative Burloson, of Texas, to-day In
troduced in the House joint resolution
repeating section 471s OF the Revised
the Civil War to be proven before a
pension is granted Commissioner
Warner is In favor of the resolution,
but is inclined to believe that, even
Without 1t, tho service pension act Is
broad enough to embrace the Mexican
War veterans who subsequently served
In the Confederate Army, and In whose
Interest the resolution was prepared.
but that there may be no doubt on the
point, he expresses the hope that the
stntute will be repealed. t5E
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
IN IRONS NOW.
Man Who ESCAPED Once Tries
Again, But Fails.
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+ NORFOLK, VA. February IA. j.
Magstaff, white man. who escaped from
the Norfolk county Jail eleven years ago
while awaiting trial for house breaking,
and who was recaptured few months
ago and is now being held on q bigamy
charge. has again attempted to secure
his freedom
Magstaff had sawed through bar Of
his cage when discovered by Deputy
Sheriff w. 8. Huybert. and was at work
picking at the outer jail wall on Water
Street almost at the identical spot where
he made his first escape
Tho prisoner Is now confined in the
murdorer's steel cage, and with hand
cuffs and leg-irons to hold him, It Is
not thought that he will make another
attempt to escape.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
Makes Good Impression.

ETNA MILLS, VA. February 13.-The
topic OF conversation for tho last fe"
DAYS, the eloquent and practical sermon
preached by Rev. A. II. King, at Hebron
Baptist Church, near this place. last
Sunday His anecdotes were designed to
Illustrate how devout some church menu
bers are at their country churches, but
when they ut away from home off In
cities they forget the pure life they pre-
tend to live. He said their religion did
not bear transportation.
Rev. Mr.. King has only had charge of
Hebron Church for q short while, but
he has already. gained popularity as an
attractive speaker.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
FR1GHTENS LADY.
She Wakes to Find Man Trying
to Enter Her Room.
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----- Special 10 ITO IT1ntH-LIBphtCh,J --T--I-
STAUNTON, VA, February 13.--Mrs.
Jos East was badly frightened last night
by man trying to enter her room. Sho
was aroused by man Walking on the
tin roof at her rear w!nlow, and n few
minutes later he tried to open the WIN
dow to her room. Mrs. East, who lives
in a fiat, ran out in the hall, and by her
screams aroused the other occupants Of
the would-be intruder had skipped. There
was quite an excitement In the build
Ing for a while.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
SOON BEGIN TO
SPEND MONEY D [
When Mi. Grosscup Reaches
Norfolk Part Of Million Will
BE Available.
MAY BUILD ANOTHER PIER
~ nJ,,4 1oa;,,a -
MAY BUILD ANOTHER PIER
Ii Management Receives Co
Operation Of Owners Of Riparian
Rights This Will Be Done.

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NORFOLK, VA, February 12.-Nfr.
Frederick Grosscup, of Churlcstown, W.
Va, who has been designated By Sec.
rotary Shaw to supervise the dsburse.
,iicnt of $1,000,000 loaned to the James,
town Exposition by the government,
will arrive in Norfolk next Friday,
and Will have his desk in tho Office
Of auditor of the exposition. Az soon
ns he Is prepared for his work, the
loan Will be available, und the dis
tribution OF It Will begin. Under tho
provision OF tho bill Just passed By
Congress- providing for the loan. $780,
900 OF the amount Is not available.
Mr.. c. Brooks johnston, chairman OF
the board of governors; Mr. Barton
Myers. governor OF ways and means,
land Mr.. r. j. WOOL general counsel
of the Exposition Company, returned
this morning from Washington, where
they went Sunday night.8to arrange
for the execution of tbs loan by which
the loan could be made ready for the
use of the Exposition Company. Mr..
2Alvah II. Martin, first vice president OF
the Exposition Company, who was also
in the party. VIII not return from the
National Capital until tomorrow.
The money will be disbnrsed under
.
Martin and MIR. Johnston.
Build Another Pier.
g"If the exposition management re-
ceives the cooperation Of the owners
OF riparian rights III the property and
OF other interests, which VIII I've Dene-
fitted, there Will be constructed another
large pier on the Elizabeth River. and
It VIII be completed by the time OF the
opening of the exposition"
This statement was made this morn
ing by Mr.. Myers. governor. In reference
to recent discussion of the needs OF
another commercial pier on the Eliza
beth River for properly handling the
crowds that will visit the tcrcentennial.
Continuing. Mr.. Myers said:
The pier In Willoughby Bay was
built for landing material and en-
ployes coming to The grounds by water
during tho pre-e1position period, and
as a landing for light draft vessels
with passengers and freight during the
exposition. and to facilitate the
handling OF these passengers ana the
freight, the intramural railway tracks
will extend to the pier, $500 feet from,
the shore. Unquestionably a number
Of light draft vessels from Newport
News, Old Point Comfort, Hampton and
Wllloughty Spit Will avail themselves
mt this landing and the pier viii have
all the business 1t can do without In
terfering with the business that will
be done at the pier to be erected or
the Elizabeth River"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
PETERSBURG SNEW.
TRUNK FACTORY
Charter Recorded in Office Of
Clerk OF Court Capital
$4,000.
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GAVE THEM GOOD BEATING {:
Young Men Used Improper
Language Where Ladies
Were.
GAVE THEM GOOD BEATING
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PETERSBURG, VA, February H.
Chief Of Police Ragland stated to-day to
The Times Dispatch correspondent that
the arrest OF tivenback and Pitt, who
were yesterday sentenced to six months
In jail by Mayor Jones for swlndling pco-
pie by falsely representing themselves as
soliciting agents for Il Philadelphia maya
zine, was made on information obtained
here BY detectives OF the Petersburg po-
lice force after he had received COM
plant from a lady in the city who had
paid u subscription to the two swindlers.
Trunk Company Charter.
The charter Of the "Appomattox Trunk
and Bag Company, OF Petersburg, Va,"f
was to-day recorded In the Office Of the
clerk Of the courts. The capital stock
is to be not more than $4,000. nor less
than $4,000. The officers are: Presi-
dent George Cameron, Jr.: Vice-Presi-
Treasurer, r. II. seabury. These officers,
with w L. Venable and Samuel G. Will
son, constitute tho board OF directors, all
OF whom are from this city.
Mayors Decision Reversed.
In the Hastings Court this afternoon
the Jury. by instruction of the court,
returned a verdict reversing the may
or's decision in the case of Wyatt
Wright coloreds, who had been con-
vlctcd in the Mayors Court OF run
ming gambling house and selling
liquor on Sunday. The decision was
reversed on that ground that the ac-
cused had been prosecuted under the
! wrong statute. Wright had been fined
500 for violation Of the city ordi-
nance, and $3.50 for violating the State
law. He was defended by Wilcox &.
Wilcox.
Gave Sports a Thrashing.
Men of the village of Swift Greek
accorded prompt punishment to some
sports who drove through the place
last Sunday afternoon. and used inde-
cent language In presence OF ladies.
The Offenders were Immediately pur-
! sued and well thrashed on the turn
pike, near Woodlawn Church, receivir g
in addition plentiful coating of mud.
Lorenzo Spence, formerly of Weldon
n. c., died from consumption at his
/. residence, at Swift Creek. yesterday
| He Is survived by his wife,
| General Stith Boiling. the Petersburg
| postmaster, has established new
| FREQ mail delivery route, number 4
through Dinwiddie county. Jesse Greasy
| has been appointed carrier, and SER
! vice will begin March 1st.
Joseph ]. Percivall, proprietor Of the
| Farmers Warehouse. and very popu.
| lar citizen. underwenta surgical opera.
| ton at the Home for the Sick yester-
| day for blood poison. which necessi-
| tated the amputation of q leg above
/ the knee. The operation was per-
formed by DR.. John Mann and DR.. j
/! Gordon Rennie.
The wedding of Miss Lula Parker
OF Prince George county, to Mr.. Leon.
/ ard Duel1. of this city, took place al
| o'clock this afternoon at the resi-
| dence OF the bride.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
Nine Charges of Theft

Robert Ward. colored. was urraigned
in the Mayors Court to-day on nine
charges OF theft OF lumber from the
Petersburg Builders Supply Company,
by whom Ward was employed as a
driver. He acknowledged his guilt;
was convicted on one charge. and sent
to jatl for six months. The other
cases against him were dismissed. The
company was informed Of the thefts
by Sergeant Coleman.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
4 LYNCHBURG CASE.
Sheriff in Contempt for Allowing
Mob to Have Prisoner.

&, CHATTANOOGA, TENN, February ~.
The United States Supreme Curt Is rep
resented by Special Commissioner Maher,
In the hearing that began here to-day in
the case OF Sheriff ]. F. Ship. OF this
county, charged with contempt OF the
court. in that Ed. johnson tcolored was
lynched while in Ships custody. nearly
a year ago There are twenty-six other
defendants, several of whom are alleged
to have taken a part In the lynching.
Probably n dozen witnesses have been
subpoenaed SO far, some OF whom will
testify to-day. No action was taken at
the morning session.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
Will Meet in Alexandria.
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ALEXANDRIA,, VA, February 12-The
annual meeting of tho State Board Of
Education will convene in this city March
18th. The board will, 1t Is expected, be
III session most of the week. when they
will visit the various public schools
throughout the city. Tho meeting of the
board WILL 1t is stated, greltly stimulate
interest in educational matters.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
OUARRELS WITH BRIDE.
Young Man Makes Good Record
in Staunton and Leaves.

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STAUNTON, VA, February H.
Charles Arthur, claiming his homo as
New York City, came here with his young
bride month ago and put up at a
leading hotel. He and his wife had
quarrel last week, and she left for her
home. Arthur is an artistic slgn-pninter,
and one or the best ever in stnunton. A
few days after his arrival he began the
work OF painting signs and landscapes,
and made good money On yesterday,
however, he loft between two suns. owing
largo amount of money here, including
large hotel bill. The hotel pro-
prietor swore out warrant for him.,
but was unable to catch him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
Murphy Gets Bail

LYNcHBuRG. VA, February I'D,
A. Murphy, who shot II. Fl. Harvey
here ten days ago. was admitted to
bail to-day by Judge Christian In the
Corporation Court IN tho sum Of $2,50o,
his sister, Miss Nellie Murphy, becom-s
ing surety. There seems to be doubt
but that Harvey Will recover.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
Needle Wound Dangerous.

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ALEXANDRIA, VA, February l2.--As q
result of pricking one OF her fingers
with needle while sowing Miss lIar-
riet s.. Wattles has developed blood-pois--
oning. Miss Wattles was removed to the
hospital and an effort will be made
to save her hand, which 1t was first
thought would have to be amputated.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
DROPS DEAD.
Well-Known Man of GAINESVILLE
Dies Suddenly.

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.BOYDTON, VA. February 12-Alr.
William Magee, son Of A. W. Magee,
OF Clarlsyille. dropped dead in the
Hotel Grace, in that town, on Sunday
night. Mr. Magee was about thirty
five years old and had spent the whole
OF his life In Clarksvile.