The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-13
STATE COUNCIL IN
ANNUAL SESSION
Knights Of Columbus Holding
Interesting Convention in
Petersburg.
BRINGS SUIT AGAINST CITY
Mrs. Baird Asks for $1,000 for
Injuries Sustained by Fall.
Aldermen Meet.
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PETERSBURG. VA. May 12.-Peters.
burg Council. No. so4, knights oil
Columbus, Is DONG honor to the state
council OF the order, which is holding
It's eighth annual session here TO-DAY.
The ceremonies OF the day began with
the celebration OF solemn high mass
at ST. Joscph's Catholic Church at
half-past 10 o'clock this morning by the
rector, Rev. Father o'Farrell. who was
assisted by Father Charles, of Rich
mond and Father Coleman, OF Man
chester. The delegates and the mem
bers OF Petersburg Council marched TO-
the church to attend mass, and were
welcomed by Father O'Farrell In q
most appropriate address of welcome.
The music was a striking feature OF
the occasion. the choir. assisted by
several singers from Richmond, and
with Professor DaCosta as organist,
rendering the special program With
great skill.
The business session convened at
Odd Fellows Hall at IL o'clock, with
State Deputy r. J. Davis in the chair
and delegates from the nine councils
in the State present, representing
Portsmouth, Norfolk, Newport News
Alexandra, Stanton, Richmond,
Lynchburg, Roanoke and Petersburg
DIR. ]. NJ Burke. grand knight OF Pc
tersburg Council. greeted the visiting
knights with a most cordial address
OF welcome, extending the hospitality
many other friends In the city.
Officers Arc Chosen.
! The state Council elected the follow
ing officers: State Deputy, K. ). Davis,
OF Portsmouth: Secretary, w. j. Muir
ply. OF Norfolk; Treasurer. j. j. shee-
han. Roanoke, Warden, w. NJ Doyle,
OF Lynchburg: Advocate, James 3. Pat
terson. OF Richmond; Chaplain. Rev. j.
IT. O'Ferrel, of Petersburg; D. J. Gala
han, of Washington, D. c., and r. j.
Davis, OF Portsmouth. were elected
delegates to the National Convention
Staunton was chose mas the next place
of meeting for the State Council.
A reception and dance in honor OF
the visiting knights was gkiven at
the Stafford Hotel tonight by Pc
presented a brilliant scene The open
ing march was led by State Deputy
Davis and the german by Thomas Nj.
Collins with Miss Ida Traylor. p. J;
Collins. Jr., was floor manager, and
on arrangements: j. IL.
Bailey. J. T. Brown, e. J. Collins. Jr:,
Captain James N. Gallagher and w.
w. Lanier, Jr.. and S. W. venable.
Sues City for Damages.
A suit by Miss Mamie R. Baird
a against the city of Petersburg for $5i-
900 damages for injuries alleged to
have been received on the evening of
October 10. 1906. by falling into
trench at the corner of Washington
and Market Streets. where some sewer
work was being done for the city by
the Southern Construction Company.
this trench being, it is alleged, not pro-
vided with proper precautions for the
public safety, has been on trial before
a jury in the Hastings Court all day.
The American Bonding Company. Of
Baltimore, which gave bond for the
company contracting with the city. is
in the case by Floyd
HuEhcs of Norfolk. ". r. McKenney
and r. H. Mann. of this city. are coun-
sci for Miss Baird, and City Attorney
George Mason is representing the city
Board of Aldermen.
Little more than regular routine bus
mess came before the Board of Alder
men last evening. Payment OF various
bills By the Council at its last meet
ing was concurred In, and discussion
of the Councils action in refusing to
pay all the bills of the Lower. Apo
nIattox Board resulted In the appoint
ment of Messrs. c. r. Bishop, William
IIoenis and w. n. Kevan as commit
tee of three to confer with like COM
n2ittee from the Council as to the con-
ditton OF Pocahontas Bridge. each. COM
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