Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-25
WIFE'S CASE THROWN OUT
Anti-Nuptial Agreement in Rev.
Lupton's Will.
SPEAKER BYRD's HOME BURNED
Plans for Annual Meeting of Wom-
ans Auxiliary Of P. E. Church
at Berryville.

WINCHESTER, Va, October 25-Mrs
Mamie Moore Graichen wife of Fred A.
Graichen. a we'll known Winchester glove
manufacturer, has been disappointed In
her efforts to obtain a divorce from her
husband. and instead of getting the d.
vorce herself, a decree has just been en-
tered in the corporation court OF Win
chester in favor of her husband. They
were married in New York about eight
years ago. and separated In 1903. Mrs.
Graichen sued for a divorce from her
husband. who is wealthy. but her case
was thrown out of court. and yesterday q
decree was entered in favor of the hus-
band. Mrs. Graichen Is given the privi-
lege of resuming her maiden name She
is the youngest daughter of the late Col.
Lewis r. Moore. a widely known Win
chester lawyer, and is now living with
her mother at Sharpsburg. Md.
The will of the late Rev. Dr. Jonah w.
Lupton the widely known Presbyterian
minister who died here recently, was
admitted to probate in the corporation
court last week. His widow. Mrs. Char
lotte Lupton, will not share in the dis
tribution of the estate on account of an
ante-nuptial agreement, she owning a
large estate in this city and vicinity The
estate. which is worth about $4,000, will
be divided among his seven children, one
of whom is Stuart K. Lupton. the Ameri-
can consul at Messina, Italy who went
through the earthquake last winter.
William Moreland Killed.
William Moreland. son of Charles
Moreland, a well known Frederick coun-
ty farmer. was fatally injured one night
this week by colliding with a coupling
pole in rear of wagon while on his
way home from Martinsburg. w. Va,
where he had been on business for his
father. The young man had run back
to pick up a glove which he had drop
ped. and while running o along TO- ,,, get IN In
pole, ripping open his abdomen and
puncturing his intestines. making a
large gaping wound. He hurried home
and died during the night. He was
eighteen years old and leaves his father
and one sister.
The home of Speaker Richard E. Byrd
of the Virginia house of delegates was
damaged by fire day or two ago as the
result of the son of house servant at
tempting to wash the kitchen floor with
gasoline. which was ignited by coming
in contact with a steel range. The fire
was extinguished before 1t had gained
much Roadway. and when the excitement
son with a broom.
Wade Ellis. assistant attorney general
of the United States and District At
torney Thomas Lee Moore are scheduled
to make speeches in this city on the
evening of October % for the republicans.
More republicans of national prominence
are taking part in the state campaign
this year than ever before.
Miss George Metz. daughter Of Daniel
Metz of Stephenson, this county. who
went to kernstown the other evening
to visit Miss Minnie Crisman. failed to
leave the train when it stopped at the
Sfo
jumped off. falling against baggage
truck and cutting two large gashes IN
her head. She is still In serious con-
dition at the home of Miss Crisman, but
will recover.
Crushed to Death.
Landrum Brent Green was crushed to
death a few days ago near White Post
Clarke county. by horse falling on him.
the animal having stumbled on a stone
in the road. Although only fifteen years
old he was an expert horseman and was
popular in the hunt club circles His
funeral took place from the home Of his
brother in-law and sister. Mr.. and Mrs
Samuel Bryarly. at White Post. with
whom he resided His father. William
v. Green, died some years ago In Berry,
Vile His mother is also dead
Preparations are being made at Berry,
vile to entertain q large number OF del
egates to the annual meeting Of the Vir-
OF the Protestant Episcopal Church,
which will be held in Grace Church. that
town. October q and q. The president.
Miss Salie Stuart of Alexandria. Will pre-
side. Among those who are to make adj
dresses are Bishop Gibson Of the diocese
81 Virginia. Rev. Dr. Randolph H. Nc
Kim. rector Of Epiphany Church of WASH
ington: Rev. Roger A. Wake and DR..
r. W. Tensler. both of Japan. and Miss
Frances Gibson. daughter Of the Bishop
Of Virginia.
Woman Badly Burned.
Mrs. Alice Henkel is in precarious con-
dtion at her home at Quicksburg, Shen-
andoah county as the result Of having
been terribly burned while reading a let
ter III front of an open fireplace. Her
clothing ignited and she did not notice IL
until enveloped in flames. Unable to help
herself on account of a severe attack OF
rheumatism. her daughter, Miss Irene
Henel. smothered the flames, but not un-
til after Mrs. Henkel had been badly
burned and blistered. Miss Henkel also
sustained painful burns.
telegram from Salt Lake City states
that John Crabill, son of Daniel L. Crabil
of Toms Brook, Va. was accidentally
killed a few days ago in copper mine
where he had been employed fog some
time past. He was about twenty years
old.
\ company IS being organized 10 erec'
large cold storage and ice plant al
Strasburg. and il is expected work will
begin In the near future In order to have
the plant in operation by next spring.
An attempt was made to wreck passen-
ger train No. II. from Harrisonburg to
Washington. a few mornings since near
Markham. Fauquier county. when thu
engine ran into large piece OF iron on
the track. The drive wheels landed on
:se tracks after passing over the Obstruc-
ton. but the pony trucks were derailed
High banks are on both sides of the
track at that point. Detective Pankey OF
the cOmpany's secret service has been
ordered to make an investigation.
F. A. Godlove Dead.
So r. A. Godlove. who built all the Yves,
Virginia tanneries now owned by the
United States Leather Company. died a
few days ago at his home at Petersburg
W. Va. aged sixty-four years. For q
number OF years past he conducted a no.
tel there and was widely known. H,
was native of Virginia, and Is survived
by his widow, two sons and four daugh
tiers.
While walking through Stonewall GENE.
terry. this city. few days ago. c. NJ
Scott of Charlotte N. c., discovered the
grave of his father, John NJ. Scott. q
member of Company G, 3Sth Virginis
Regiment, who was killed during the
battle of Cedar Creek October 10, 1854
and whose last resting place had beer