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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-02-07

The Senate was called to order by
President Pro Tenn. Hebron, and opened
with prayer by DIR. Hunnicutt.
Several petitions were presented from
Jones, Lee and Prentiss counties, rela.
tive to the railroads employing minors
as telegraphers. Also by Mr. West, a pc.
titlon from Jones County Medical So
ciety, relative to the passage of pure
food laws, etc, all of which were prop
erly referred
Mr.. Harper" introduced bill which ere
created more discussion than any bill oil
the session. It's title was as follows:
To prevent man who owes a. debt, and
Is using every-me in his power to pay
said debt, from being sued, and its pro.
visions, read as follows: Section l. Be
1t enacted, by the Legislature, That
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-02-07
SEVENTEENTH DAY

In both houses today the bent of the
Legislature in regard to the use of pub
lie and licensed poolrooms by youths I'M
der the age of 10 was shown. as bills
practically identical in terms were; intro
duced in the Senate ana in the House.
House.
The House session was marked by the
passage of quite number of measures.
the most important and significant being
the Mcintosh bill fixing the crime of
criminal assault or attempted criminal
assault as capital offense and punish
able by death, or if, in the discretion of
the jury, to life Imprisonment. 1t is be-
heyed that it will pass the Senate with
as decided vote as that which marked
its passage through the House.
Mr.. Quin called up House bill to amend
Section 2141 of the Code with regard to
the amount of exempt insurance that
can be paid executors or administrators
and not be subject to seizure for debt.
The former law'makes in one section the
amount to read $4,000, and the other
$4,000, and the purpose is to reconcile a
direct conflict, and it was his recollection
that the $4,000 exemption passed the
last Legislature without opposition. The
bill passed, 95 to 0.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-02-07

es or statements which were used aft
erward by Parzer's enemies to hurt
him, but he in no way implied that
Bryan did not support him after he
was nominated.
Mr.. Gaines-Is it not also fact that
while he was making his great cam
paign for Parker in Indiana Judge
Parker wired him and thanked him
for his brilliant and magnificent de-
Tense of him?
Mr.. Hitchcock-Yes.
Mr.. Gaines Il remember that dis
tinctlY
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-02-07

4. subscription to the HERALD is
never regretted.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-02-07
CARDS WELL PLAYED
President Roosevelt a Clever
~ Politician.
THE CANDIDACY OF HUGHES.

Taft's Boom Not Gaining Strength.
colloquy In the House Over Bryan
and Parker-Nebraskan Loyal to His
Party-Uncle Joe Looms Large as a
Presidential Possibility.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-02-07
Another Fire at Vinegar Bend.

Register
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1908-09-04

Marked activity Iu thc land
sale, m Lubbock county the past
month shows that people are
watching THIS section of the
country with great interest, and
have great faith Boz the future OF
the ,oa,h plains. les, when the
man with the hoc begin, % come
into the country and buys l'na acre
tracts then .ti o.. thst we will begin
TO grow nightly and Substantially.
This is nov the ocgree that our
magnificent county has attained
and you may look forward 10 d
steady growth of wealth and pop
lstion.
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1908-09-04
A Safe Cmbinaiin

Read .Our home paper 40 tI-.
maut b, needed f1 prove thN state
m.rI correct .u also urrI l itt'I
f1r world. AIIr...usrI news b..
cannot eHUU-. d. better One H..
adapted f0 f.. wants Uf a. H.t
family Than TUr Dallas Sem N..tF
News. Et ,lu- 1iug iur i." Ava.
aucnr anI i.r semi Ntrt.F N'A.
together E1. E.f both paper. Ono
year 'Ur sI.- NB subscription can
T. 4ruIft. f.- .-s than on. scar l'
600. ,g... uf. and 90, amount -
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Ha. scar Your order NlI n'flI'
prompt attention
IHf hFaauClr
Lubfocs. Iekas
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1908-09-04

Central west Texas will have en-
hibits at the Central West Texas
fair at Abilene, September 22 to
2G;the san Antonio fair, beginning
October II aud the Dallas fair
beginning October /, and ending
November ! This was decided
upon at meeting OF Central West
Texas Association Of Commercial
Clubs held ia Munday, Aug L..
At that time "A committee va, ap-
pointed TO take up tins enterprise
with'Homcr y. Wade of Stamford
A, the chairman. The committee
had It's first meeting IA Stamford
August -, the following members
being present. Homer Wade, of
Stamford. chairman; .. i. Thorn
as and {. W. IIarkridcr of Abb.
lene: Geo. Berry and G. " lIol-
comb, Mcrkel i W Woods,
Rotan and Jno. X Cooper, Arson.
The committee went To work
with much Enthusiasm, and ad.
verusing matter concerning the
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1908-09-04
EIGHT PAGES.
IrBBOCk ,ENAS, FRIDAY, SEPT 1905


II - ''a'e" upon gooo "u'''o'''N
that total oi >I'''ooo ID aou'l'oh
to the regular appropriation VIII
be asked from the lhlr'N -nrs'
legislature Tor 'he university 10
oe uNeu TOT In' erection Vi TWO III"
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1908-09-04

# i, remarkable how tame Ger
tain candidates for federal and
state offices have become since the
.IuIy election. We think theN got
showed.
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1908-09-04

Lubbock keeps on growing
New people are coming here daily
and nuvirg land and town proper
~ Let lubbock grow
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1908-09-04

Il has recently ,eeu discovered
TINT many thousands Of acres Of
hand IN Matagorda county has
meyer been rendered on the tax
r,,3. wonder who is To- blame
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1908-09-04

For lhe pas, week Atlanta. Ga
has been suffering greatly from
floods. And great loss Of lite ami
property Is reported.
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1908-09-04

soaked. Lubbock county Il
Thoroughly wet from the ram
Monday. Tuesday and "Wednesday
of TIN, week
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1908-09-04
BOOSTING
WEST TE\AS

Commercial Clubs Propose
TO Have Central West
Texas Placed Prommcnt
~ Before the People.
Committees Appointed.
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1908-09-04
Get the habit boot

Boost your town and your ousi.
ness will boom itself
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1908-09-04

There not man 900 Lubbock
county who would not De willing
% invest 5uc ina far square bus
mess proposition Il Boz knew that
BOO one year- time tIe Investment
would net hmm profit Of = 90
so let there are those who will
SO back ou the stool of d0-uothIng
and refuse tO give IUc per acre
bouu, on IIe railroad proposition
when lisa dead sure thing tlat
20 will increase the value of hI,
land - 90 $40 per acre within D.
month, after the actual 0oustruC-
ton work begins. loos a. the
bonus proposition from "a bushes,
standpoint
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-14
IN THE auIcKsANDs.
Thrilling Experience OF 81 South Boston
Physician and Friend.
IspeciaI to The Times-D,ypatch.l

Especial to The Times-Diypatch.
SOUTH BOSTON, VA, January 10
DR.. r. Keith Briggs. prominent young
PHYSICIAN, In company with his friend,
Mr.. Tyree G. Wright. both of this place,
had q narrow escape from being
drowned yesterday afternoon about .
o'clock. DR.. Briggs, in company with
Mr.. Wright, drove to Denniston. Va, TO
see patient. and while crossing creek,
which was swollen by recent rains,
about 100 feet in width. near Dennis
ton. the two horses and buggy got
into iuicksand. The horses plunged
out of sight several times, but finally
were cut loose and waded out to a
nearby island. The two young men
were left in the stream. with the
vehicle sinking. and after calling
loudly for help for fully an hour. Mr..
Ben Pulliam. q farmer, responded. and
with the aid of his horse. saved Dr..
Briggs. who jumped from the buggy TO
Mr.. pulliams horses back, and after
great effort. waded to the shore. He
then threw the reins back to Wright,
and in this manner he, too, was
brought safely to shore. The horses
were rescued but the buggy was stu
stuck in the sand at last reports.
Both young men were thoroughly
soaked, but congratulate themselves
upon their narrow escape.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-14
Virginia Breviities

~
ALEXANDRIA. vA.-The executive
committee of the George Washington
Birthday Association met at the Cham
Der of Commerce last night to hear
reports of progress made on the COM
Ing celebration.
IIAaIPTON.--George Meredith Peek,
son Of Mrs. Sallie Peek. Acorn Point"
has been notified by the War Depart
ment that he successfully passed the
examination for admission as q second
lieutenant in the artillery corps OF the
United States Army, and that his COM
mission will date from January .. 191S.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS the. eScep-
ttonally. good work which he has de-
compl. shed here. the con aggregation CT
the Memorial Baptist Church has una n
imously voted an increase OF 5000 a
Rev. T. Ryland Sanford: This will
make the salary OF the minister S1.200,
while he also is given a most comfort
able home TO live III.
NoRFoLK.-Mrs.C q, NJ. Wolfe. whose
husband Is money clerk at the NOT
folk post-oliice, was severely hurt
yesterday afternoon on Berkeley street
car. and has practically lost the use
of both legs as result. the car left
the track near Moneys Point, and MS
Wolfe was thrown violently from her
seat against one OF the forward chairs
In the car 1t is feared her spine IS
sprematurely injured.
PORTSMOUTH-lnt the terrific storm
Baseball Park grandstand was taken
Off and carried several blocks away
Trees were uprooted and fences oloWH
down.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-14
s1pEs,v1rED ny FALLEN TREE.
Many Window-Glnsses Broken and Bed
ford CITY Nun Injured.
rsnecsal to The Times plspatcl

rsnecsal TO The Times Dtspatch.l
LYNCHBURG. VA, January IL
Trains Nos. II and SO, southbound, on
the Southern, We're sideswiped by a
fallen tree early Sunday morning some
distance north of Orange. and all but
one OF the window glasses on that
side Of train No. SO We're broken out
and a large number of those In a.,
which passed the scene first.
Mr. Floyd Gray, of Bedford City.
passenger on No Al, received q pain
full cut across his nose from flying
glass. as well as painful bruise on his
head. MI. Gray came to the city and
had his wounds dressed and he was
able to go to his home. in Bedford City,
this morning. AS far as could be
learned here, no other passengers were
injured.
The tree seems to have blown down
during Saturday night, and the two
trains We're running close to each
other No. SO being on the block behind
No. Al, and when the first train struck
the obstruction the trainmen did not
have time to warn the second train
OF the danger before they were by the
telegraph office north OF it.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-14
Many Arc IinlEt,ted.

MARION, VA. January 1S.-Lynn
Commandery knighted fourteen candi-
dates, in stated conclave here, as fol-
lows: Hal c. Rapir, S. S. Stephens, j.
M. Frisco. w. 3. Porteriield, Charles
C. Tate, r. n. Ward, D. II. Mitchell,
DR.. George a. Wright, Jas. f. Watson.
George p. Buchanan. J. Emmett Thomas.
j. a. c. Hurt, Bruce c. Banks and s.
C. Thorn.
Lunch was served at 1880, and an
elegant dinner at P. NJ. in the COM
mandery dining-rooins.
Lynn Is now one of the largest and
best working communicates in the
State. and Marion is the best Masonic
town in the State.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-14
% make certain improvements to the

to make certain improvements to the
city Jail.
City Sergeant r. II. Boisseau was
also summoned to show cause why
he should not be fined for alleged
failure to perform certain duties In
connection with the care Of the prison-
ers, which are required OF him by the
statutes.
The order of Judge Aiken followed
the fling to-day OF the report of the
Jail inspectors, who reported that the
city prison was unsanitary and mad
equate to meet the demands of the city.
The report recommended extensive i'm
provements and charged that Sergeant
Roisseau had allowed outsiders to
converse with the prisoners.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-14
CLOSE TIE GAME SEASON.
Scarcity of Game Leads to This-Dfcs
From Her Hurns.

FREDERICKSBURG VA. January
la.-Supervisors of most Of the coun-
ties in this section have closed tho
game season. owing to the scarcity of
game. The State law fixes the time as
February lst, but the supervisors of
each county have the privilege of clos
Ing the season earlier.
The young daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Lewis Adkins, of Lancaster county,
died q few days ago from burns, her
clothing having ignitcd from n stove.
The barn OF Wallace Gaskins. of the
lower Northern Neck, was destroyed
by fire several days ago. One horse, one
COW and other property We're also con-
sumed. Loss heavy: no insurance.
Mr.. George Cole and Miss Bessie
Ewers. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Ewcrs, of lower Fauouier county. were
married Thursday at che Baptist
Church at Remington, Rev. S. W. Coles
officiating.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-14
PIRACY
IN THE CHESAPEAKE
Captain OF an Oyster Boat Run
Down by the Commodore
Maury.
HURRICANE BRANcH's HAUL
Judge McLemore Is in Pursuit OF
the Unlawful Huntsnen and
the Pistol-Toters.
HURRICANE BRANcH's HAUL
Especial to The Times. pisoatc;,.l

Especial TO The Times. Disoatci,.l
SUFFOLK, VA, January 1a.-captain
William g. Slant to-day was indicted
for Illegal oyster dredging. The chief
witness for the State was w. Mcdonald
Lee, who arrived at . P. NJ. on the
Commodore Maur:-. flagship of the
oyster navy, which ran down slant in
the Jack Powhatan few weeks ago.
Slant is under $1,000 for himself and
boat. The trial is set for January 3lst.
Hurricane Branch has arrested TWEEN
ty men, white and black, who Will be
arraigned next Friday OF Cartwrights
Wharf, Va, for stealing oysters.
The defendants were not locked up,
but were subpoenned for appearance
before Justice ]. F.. DeBerry and JUS
tice L. w. Smith.
The question OF boundary lines will
be an issue of the trial.
Judge r. II. Rawles and Seth Ed
ward Everett have been retained by
the prosecution.
Liquor Dealer in Trouble.
j. II. Joyner, of Holland, Va. this
afternoon was fined $3.50 for selling
liquor without a license. Being the
second conviction. Judge McLemore
put the prisoner under $500 bond for
twelve months good behavior. Joyner
has no attorney and conducted his own
case. both In the examination of wit
nesses and in motions before tho court
a grand jury this afternoon found
true bills against two out of three
alleged moonshiners who were recently
captured near Holland-William j.
Byra- and Algie Butler. w. Preston
Byrd, a son OF the former, was not
indicted.
DR.. w. T. Fuller. negro druggist,
to-day was acquitted on the charge
of Illegally selling poisons In his store.
He was prosecuted by II. s. Arringtet.
Of Norfolk. member OF the State
Pharmaceutical Association. who said
he bought 5 cents worth Of poison
from Fuller's wife.
Enforce the Game Laws.
In charging the grand jury in Nanse-
mond Circuit Court to-day, Judge
James L. McLemore directed particular
attention to violations Of the hunting
and fishing laws, especially with refer
ence to pursuing those sports out of
season.
He also laid stress on carrying con-
cealed weapons, and the violations of
the liquor laws, as we'll as tho infrac-
ton Of the school statutes by purchas-
ing school warrants on the part of
officials or by being financially inter-
ested in contracts.
The court warned the jury not to
bring presentments through prejudice
nor to find true bills unless they felt
reasonably satisfied that tho State
could secure convictions before trial
jury.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-14
EXPOSITION DOOMED.
At Last Determined That There VIII
&c No Official ReOpcnlnE.

Especial to The Times Dspatch.1
NORFOLK, VA, January 13.-That
there will be no official reopenins Of
the Jamestown Exposition next sum-
mer was determined to-day by the re-
ply of Chairman George +. Adams, of
the exposition reopening committee.
to communication on this subject
sent him last week by Alvah H. Martin,
chairman OF the receivers for the eX-
position company.
The only chance left for reopening
would be the purchase Of the property
for this purpose by private interests.
The exposition receivers will to-mor-
row file with the court their tlrst re-
port.
The Powhatan Guard on the grounds
was day reduced to twenty-five men.
An efficient fire department is still be.
irg maintained for the protection OF
the State and other buildings.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-14
HOUsEDREAKER SHOT,
Negro Eaters Residence of Portsmouth
Lady and Gets bullet In His VhiEh.

Especial to The Times Dlspatch.l
NORFOLK. VA, January 13.--Ernast
Williams (colored) was caught in the
residence of Mrs. Q. D. Ball on Virginia
Avenue, Portsmouth, carly yesterday
morning and wounded by r. f. Nich-
olson, son-in-law, an inmate OF tho
home.
Williams awolee Mrs. Ball, who
called her son-in-law. The negro made
a break for liberty. going through q
window. It was at this time that Mr.
the thigh. and failing out OF the wins
dow. begged for mercy. The police
We're called In and the negro sent to
the hospital. He had broken into the
residence,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-14
CAROLINE WANTS RAILROAD.
Mass Meeting Of Citizens Take Steps
to Secure IL Charter.
Special to The Times Dispatch
r.,r, ry,I,r,N, 1yx o,,,,,.,. 1

to Secure IL Charter.
Special to The Times Dispatch.
BOWLING GREEN, VA. January IL.
This being the day for the regular
NEE ting of the board OF supervisors
there were number OF representative
citizens here from all parts of the
county. This was the first meeting
of the new board. After the board
adjourned mass meeting was held In
the courthouse in the interest OF the
proposed now railroad. Mr.. j. II. Mar
tin was chosen chairman. Judge II. c..
Moncurc presented some resolutions ia
voring Il charter for new road and
asking tina: copies of the resolutions
be sent to our representatives In the
Legislature and asking that they CO.
operate with Judge Sims and others
who are advocating n charter for the
new road. The resolutions were unan-
imously adopted. Hon. ID. y. Powers.
Jr., was present, and In a few remarks
assured the citizens Of his hearty SYM
pathy with the move and pledged his
cordial support,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-14
Daily Court Record |!
Supreme Court Of Appeals

Uzzle VS.. Commonwealth: argued BY
j, y, JefTries and Thomas II. VIII COX
for plaintiff in error, and the Attorney
General for the Commonwealth, and
Burton and Conquest VS. Common
wealth; partly argued by Thomas ~.
Wlllcox, and continued.
Next cases to be called Thurman VS.,
and on the argument
docket the following: Adams trustee,
5ys. Ti,swuter Railway Company; Stlm-
mel VS., Benthnll. Jewett VS., Ware,
sheriff; French VS.. Iogan's Adminis-
traitor and Crounse VS.. Crounse, being
Nos. u to IL, inclusive, excepting No.
7" Law and Equity Court.
suits Instituted Frank c. Bostock,
etc, vs.. the Rtcimond Amusement
M, Lewis Arenson, for $4,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-14
wythcvlllc Court in Session.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.]
WYTHEVTLLE, VA, January lathe
regular term of the Circuit Court for
Wythevillc opened to-day. Judge Chris
tan. of Lynchburg, who was desig-
mated by Governor Swanson, presiding.
Nothing but criminal business was
transacted.
Judge Christian will hold court again
Tomorrow, and then adjourn to a fu-
ture day, when probably new Judge
will have been elected by the Legis-
lature.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-14
Negro Youth Killed,

Especial to Tho Times -Dispatcil.l
NORFOLK, VA, January l3.-Albert
Hill. fifteen-year-od negro 10Y. was
shot to death Sunday afternoon in
Berkeley by an unknown white man.
Companions with Hill declare
cap. empted q Winchester rifle into
the lad without provocation. The wit
nesses are being held pending an in
-Yestigation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-14
SUPPOSED SUICIDE.
! Tennessee Hotel Man Found Dead
With Pistol by His Side.

Especial to The Times Dspatch.1
BRISTOL, TENN, january 13.-W. r.
Colley. fifty years old, proprietor Of
the Washington Hotel, at Jonesboro,
Tenn, was found dead in q room ad-
Joining the hotel to-day, with g bullet
hole in his temple and revolver by
his side. He is supposed to have COM
mitted suicide, but no cause Is as
signed. He Is survived by his wife
one son and ona daughter. Ills son
resides at Portsmouth, ..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-14
REDUCING FORCE.
NOrY"lk nnd Western Discontlnucs
Telegraph Offices.

Specinlto Tile rimrs- DISPATCHED
TAZEWIl4L, VA, January l3.-The
Norfolk and Western have discontinued
their railway telegraph offices at Rich
lands. Fink, Coeburn and News Creek,
as further retrenchment. All the
warehousemen on this division OF the
Norfolk and Western have been
dropped. Burton, for q number OF years,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-14
DANvlLLE JAIL uNsAN1TAnY.
Judge Aiken Issues percmptory Munda-
mus Against City Council.

Especial to The Tines Dispatcl.l
DANNlLLE, VA, January 1a,.-Judge
a. Nj. Aiken, of the Corporation Court,
issued an order this morning summons
Ing every member of the Common
Council of the city to appear before
court next Saturday morning to show
cause why peremptory mandamus
should not be issued requiring them
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-14
Some foods have the same
effect on the bowels as Cascarets.
But one must select the foods and that's difficult
IT'S easier to take Cascarets,
, take Cascarets,

Here is way keep cheerful
Live outdoors and exercise in plenty Eat food much
fruit, many green vegetables.
Here is the other way:
Take Cascaret when you need it. That will supply, in
gentle and natural way the laxative effect
Nobody questions the way is best.
BEST reason our reading
by sunlight
But Of compelled choose second way.
And that way
other Laxative would
The days Of castor oil pills caharcs. over
What they did atshcialy, is Cascaret seny.
Ward feelings headaches
get started
candy tablets. They
genuine every price
50 cents, rs
Ten Cents per Box zso
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-14
telegrapher at Graham Tower, has ac-
cepted the position as agent at Tazc-
well, made vacant by the transfer of
/. NJ. Bond to Tacoma.
NORFOLK CUTTING ARRAY.
George Hugo Held On Charge " slnsI,-
iYrp Martin,

NtVIBC JuSU 1fEIU VH IHUrEC vi SIuSH.
Ing z. p. Martin.
Special to The Times DIspatch.l
NORFOLK. January 49,. p. Mar
tin was seriously cut some time Sat-
day night and George Hugo is held
on the charge of us,hg the knife. Mar
tin is in the hospital and In preca-
rious condition. The case was contin-
ued to-day in the Police Court. owing
to Martins condition. The attending
physicians believe Martin will recover.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-14

Rev. William r. Butler, pastor Of
the BAPTIST Church of EttricE. in Ches-
terfield county, died yesterday after
noon at his residence in that village.
Mr.. Butler was seventy-nine years old,
The funeral will take place at g
o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the
Ettrick Baptist Church.
Mr.. James 7. Washer. an esteemed
resident of Prince George, died ycster-
day at his home in that county. Mr..
Washer made q fine record as Con-
federatc soldier. He was seventy
seven years old. and Is survived by
one sister. Mrs. Frances Graham, Of
Prince George. The funeral took place
at o'clock this afternoon from Gary's
Church. in Prince George county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-14

of this city, was fined sa5 by Justice
Butler. who presided in the absence of
Mayor Jones. for beating his sister,
who appeared In court bearing the
marks of her brothers III treatment.