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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03
old Toll-Gnte House burned.

Especial to The .TImes- DIspat Ten,
& Luray, Va, October 2,--The dwell'ns
house belonging to o. p. nroyles, IN
Luray. was destroyed by fire yesterday,
The fire originated from defective
flue, The building was tho one known
as the old Toll-Gate House, on the
Newmarket and Sperryvllle Turnpike.
There was insurance Of $500.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03
FIRE pentroys stables.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Goldsboro N. c.. October AT mia-
night last night fire DESTROYED Leslie
Wallis stables and one Of his, valuable
horses. But for tho quick work OF
the volunteer fire department the Well
residence would have been destroyed,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03
Observation-Disclosures.

Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatch
fredericksburg. Va, October 2.-Wil-
liam Gregory Rennolds. superintendent
of the public schools In Essex county,
and Miss Lille o. Phillips. of the same
county. were married yesterday at
Ephesus Baptist Church. at huntsville.
Rev. g. Y. Bradley performing the GER
emory. The church was beautifully
decorated with cut flowers and potted
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03

said that the former Mrs McHenry
has been living in Richmond and Nor
folk for several months. Discussing
his victory. Mr.. McHenry said: Il want
the world to know 1t. and II it could
be printed in big, red sale-bill letters
all the better No one should miss this.
1 am a free man again. have had
my share of matrimony. and ask no
more, at least for while. All that
want is for no one to say OF me here
after. He's married man."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03

Miss Mollie Oliver has returned e
her home in Newport News after Wis
iting relatives and friends in this city
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03

Captain and Mrs. A. F. Bagby are
the guests OF friends in this city for
several days
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03

Mrs. Bland Mcclure Croxton has re
turned to Richmond. after visiting
friends in rappahannock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03

Mrs John b. Purcell and Miss Mat
tie Purcell are the guests of Mrs. Ed
ward l.. Graham, in Lexington, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03
turned to the city, after spending
some time In Waynesboro, Va

Colonel w. H. Chapman. who was
the guest OF friends in Gordonsville
for few days recently. has returned
to Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03
ASSESSMENT COMPLETE.
Increase In Value OF Mineral Lands -
$8,OOO,00O.
rsnecial "a The Times Dispatc

rsnac,al ia The Times -Dlspatch.1
Bristol. Va, October al. A. Stone,
Of this City, who was selected by the
last Legislature of Virginia as state
Mineral Land Assessor, following the
creation of this office has completed
his assessment. The increase Is So
100000 or nearly 100 per cent, me
aggregate assessment last year~was
100000
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03

Miss Grace Vest has returned to
Richmond, after visiting Miss Beryl
Barber at her home In F'redericks-
burg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03

Mrs. Davis, OF this city is visitin,
her sister. Mrs. C. Z. Blankenship. a
her home In Amherst.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03

Mrs j. A. King and daughter, VINO
have been visiting Mrs. j. w. Metts,
in Lexington, Va, have returned to
Richmond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03
BEST MAN
WILL CLAIM A BRIDE
After Assisting at Record Number Of Weddings
Of His Friends Lewis Machier Himself
Falls Victim to Cupid s Wiles.

and is also charged with threatening
personal violence to DR.. Sites's wife
and daughter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03
hounced forth. declaring she would
not believe any of her neighbors, who
had testified that they did not blame
Barger for leaving such q home.

The congregation OF ST. Joseph's
Catholic Church at Martinsburg, which
Is included in the Diocese OF Richmond,
has been celebrating Its fftieth ami
versary as q church for the past three
days. Rev. w. A. Fallon Is the pastor.
The church is one of the Oldest struc-
lures of the kind in that section, and
during the Civil War it was used as
a hospital by both armies and greatly
damaged, 1t has since been remodeled.
When Cardinal Gibbons was bishop of
Richmond he frequently celebrated
mass in St. Joseph's Church, and 1t has
had a long line of distinguished pas
tors, among whom was the present
Bishop Van de Vyver. who served the
congregation while he was stationed
in Winchester and Harpers Ferry
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03

Miss Gertrude Camm and Mrs. Ell
more D. Hotchkiss, Ir., have returned
to the city. after spending several
months at the Greenbrier White Sui
phur Springs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03

Mrs. May Conrad Quinn and her
daughter, Miss Doris Quinn. OF New
York, are the guests of Mrs. Shirley
I Cary Gentry, at l0l West Main Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03
Especial to The Times -DispatchI

Winchester, va, october 2.-Ine
marriage OF Miss Mary Turner McIn-
turf. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. P.
McInturff. of Strasburg. TO Lewis
Willis Machier. q prominent young
merchant of that place, which will be
solemnized in St Paurs Lutheran
Church. at that place, on Wednesday
afternoon, will be an event of more
than usual interest, inasmuch as the
prospective groom has long been
known as the champion best man at
weddings in the Valley Of Virginia,
and now he is to be the star In his
own love drama. Up until a short time
ago. Mr. Machier. who. incidentally.
is handsome young man of the Glib
son type. was kept busy serving as
best man at the weddings of his men
friends. and story went the rounds
of the press that he was so accom-
modating that he always kept his
pockets dlled with $40 bills and we'd
ding rings suitably engraved in case
the bridegroom should be absent
minded and forget those necessary
assets to a formal wedding cere-
mony. AS result of the story
being published, Mr.. Machier's mail in
creased beyond that received by any
half dozen business firms in Strasburg,
and he was besieged by souvenir fiends
from all sections OF the country for
postcards bearing his autograph. In
one respect. Mr.. Machier has been out
done. for his pretty sister Miss Bessie
Machier has beaten him to Hymen's
altar. having been married a week ago
at Edinburg to Harry Ellis. South
ern Railway conductor. The bride and
groom took short wedding trip, and
they are now at home at Strasburg
ready to attend the marriage of Mr.
Machier and Miss McInturff.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03

and daughter.
Rev. J. Clyde Holland, pastor OF the
Keen Street Baptist Church, of DAN
vile, is spending a vacation at his
old home at Wildwood. Clarke county.
become somewhat impaired by over
work.
Many OF the manufacturing plants
and large stone quarries in Berkeley
and Jefferson counties. which usually
depend upon the Potomac River cleo
trical plants for motive power, have
been badly crippled during the past
week. and some are at a standstill
The river is lower than it has been
for many years. and in some places
boys walk across the stream on tho
rocks of the river bed.
Dr.. Frank B. olhausen, a prominent
physician OF Harrisonburg, is Ill at
his home in that place, suffering from
cirrhosis of the liver. and his condi-
tion is said to be serious.
Making all arrangements before
hand. William c. Rae aud Miss Matte
Feight. both of Frederick county, came
to Winchester this week and we're
hurriedly married by Rev. II. Il. Rich
ardson at the parsonage of the United
Brethren Church, ana then hurried
back to the farm. so that Mr.. Zoe
would not lose any time attending to
the harvesting of his large crop of fall
and winter apples
Richard MclIenry. prominent horse
man. got divorce from his wife a
few DAYS ago at HaCerStown RI Is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03

A series of daring robberies have
been perpetrated in the residential sec
ton OF Martinsburg during the past
week. and IN one night half a dozen
houses of wealthy residents We're ran
sacked and plundered while the occu-
pants slept Several arrests nave neeh
made on circumstantial evidence.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03

Miss vara Harwood ,of Newport
News. is spending several days with
relatives in this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03

Miss Martha Petit. Of Palmyra. Va.
Is at the Woman's College here for
this session
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03

p, v. Breeder and George Scott
have returned to Richmond, after Wis
iting at the home OF DR.. ]. w. Scott.
in Gordonsville.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03

want is for no one to say OF me here
after. He's married man."
Miss Emma Howard Wight, of Mid
dletown. this county. has sold the
American rights Of her playlet, "Liie
No Other Love-" to Miss Adelaide Kein,.
who will produce it in Chicago for the
first time tomorrow night. The piece
Is strongly written and emotional,
having for its motive mothers love.
The reorganization of the Teachers
Association of Winchester and Fred
erick County was erected yesterday at
q big meeting held in the courthouse
hail. Professor N. D. Cool, principal
Of the Winchester schools, who has
been president for a number of years,
resigned, and was succeeded by Pro-
lessor John r. Hutchinson. principal of
the Seventh Congressional District
Agricultural High School, at Middle
town. A committee was appointed to
ask the supervisors for an appropr1a-
ton with which to assist in maintain
ing corn club for boys. Professor
Cool and Professor Hutcheson were
elected delegates to the annual meet
ing of the Virginia Teachers Associa-
ton, to be held in Richmond Thanks
giving week.
F. K. Stickley and a force OF men
had narrow escapes, little less than
miraculous, from being killed, few
days ago near Strasburg, when an en-
silage cutter burst. Pieces OF steel
casting weighing 200 pounds were
hurled high in the air, and as the men
ran from the scene they narrowly
escaped being struck. They ran to
Strasburg, where. white as ghosts
from fright. they told what had hap
pened.
Invitations were issued yesterday by
Mrs. William Mcdonald, of Berryville,
Clarke county. for the marriage of
her daughter Miss May Mcdonald, to
Bayard Stevens, son OF Colonel Ed
win A. Stevens. of Castle Point" Ho-
boken. N. j, The wedding is to take
place in Grace Protestant Episcopal
Church. at Berryville. pn Tuesday. oc-
tober III, and Will be followed by a
large reception.
An architect has been engaged to
prepare plans for the remodeling OF
the historic Taylor Hotel, In Win
chester. which was recently bought by
Shirley Carter local financier. 1t Is
reported that the building will DO
converted into theatre, with store
rooms on the first floor.
DR.. r. B. White. Of strasburg, who
recently left the Winchester Memorial
Hospital as having been cured after
an illness Of typhoid fever, has SUI
fered slight relapse, and has gone 70
baltimore to consult an eminent
specialist.
When Mrs Joseph G. Barger ap-
peared in cou,t the other day to prose
cute her husband for nonsupport. she
received a cruel surprise and severe
shock when all her witnesses testified
that Mr.. Barger was good husband
Neighbors said he was not only good,
but some told in foreible language
that he was worse than henpecked'
because he not only attended to house
cleaning. but did the family washing
and washed dishes as we'll, The court
dismissed tho charge. and Mrs. BargeF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03

Mrs, w. w. Stokes and Miss Annie
Stokes, who have been the guests of
friends In Waynesboro. have returned
to Richmond,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03

Mrs. Doran Wlngfeld spent the past
weekend with Mrs. Barrett Sydnor at
her home In Ashland.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03

MISS Emma Howard Wight, of Mid
dletown. this county. has sold the
American rights Of her playlet, like
No Other Love-" to Miss Adelaide Keinl.
who will produce 1t in Chicago for the
first time tomorrow night. The piece
Is strongly written and emotional,
having for its motive mothers love.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03

Albert A. Miller. well-known resi-
dent of Hayfeld, this county. died a
few days ago from complication Of
diseases. aged thirty-two years, leav-
ing his widow and three children. His
death was FASTENED by the death OF
son, Clarence Miller, two weeks ago.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03

Miss Caroline Holiday, of Richmond.
Is visiting relatives at Gwathmey.
Va ICY
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03

Miss Pauline Settle. daughter Of DR..
Thomas Settle, OF Paris. Fauquier
county, became the bride of DR.. Edgar
Ackley Moore. son of Nicholas Moore.
of Clarke county. on Wednesday. the
ceremony being performed at the home
of the brides father by Rev. Thomas
G. Hill, of the Episcopal Church. Miss
Maude Settle, sister Of the bride, was
maid Of honor, and Nicholas Moore,
brother of the groom. was best man
The wedding music was rendered by
Miss Polly Green. The house was
handsomely decorated for the occasion.
and a large reception followed the
ceremony. Upon returning from trip
to Northern cities, the young couple
will live at Paris. where DR.. Moore
has been practlcing his profession LOT
several years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03

Mrs. Bette Barnes, of Chase City
will spend the winter with friends in
this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03

Just as soon as Joseph Chrismore
finishes term in the Winchester jail
for violating the provisions Of the
Byrd liquor law. it Is expected a
deputy United States marshal Will be
at the front door to place him under
arrest again. Chrismore was convicted
a few days ago of selling liquor to
a young man named Carter. and the
case was worked up by local agents
of the Anti-Saloon League. He was
fined $500 and asked for a peace bond
of $1,000, and being unable to- produce
the money or bond he went to Jail.
The United States officers say he has
also violated the Federal laws by
selling liquor without a license. and
they will get him.
All the officers recently elected by
the Common Council for one-year
terms began their duties on Satur-
day, the only change being In the
office Of Chief of Police, whichis now
filled by NJ. A. Doran, Captain S. a.
Seabright having decided to retire, at
ter service of twenty years. Just as
he was about to leave the City Hall
the other evening Chief Seahright was
presented with solid silver tea set
by some of his friends.
James MI NOCuWeAl, uuSitlpor VI u
prominent family of Martinsburg, has
been held for court on the charge OF
assaulting Or. Mckee Sites. a lead
ing physician Of that city. in the doc
tors office. DR.. Sites had been at
tending young Rothwell's father, and
claims that he was ordered from the
house by member Of the family.
When young Rothwell took DR.. Sites
to task for leaving the slater told
what had happened, and Rothwell, 1t
is alleged. flew into a rage. assaulted
the, doctor. threatened t9 XIII him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03

Leading residents of the thriving
town Of Boyce, Clarke county, are
making arrangements to get charter
for the town The boundaries have
been staked Off. and as soon as an Off
cial map is made the application will
be made to the Circuit Court. During
the past few years healthy boom
has developed at Boyce, and it is now
one of the most progressive places
along the Norfolk and Western Rail
way Some OF the wealthtest men OF
this section of the State have homes
at Boyce, and all the people are work
ing together for the general uplift Of
the place.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03

Richard McIIenry prominent horse
man. got divorce from his wife a
few days ago at Hagerstown 1t is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03

In ana Out of Town.
Miss Mary Beirne has returned to
Richmond after spending the summer
at North Hatley. Canada
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-03

old Domsn.on Chnntcr Meeting.
The Old Dominion Chapter. Daugh-
tiers OF the American Revolution. will
meet on Tuesday. October 1. at noon
in the residence Of Mrs. Henry Atkin-
son. Sl1 East Grace Street. "A full at
tandance }c desired
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-10-14

Even food for thought costs more
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-10-14
"PoIly OF the Circus"

Telling, as It does. the story OF
the odd romance OF a pretty little
circus rider and village pastor in
the Middle West, Polly of the Cir
Gus" which will be presented at
the Kentucky Friday night. Is a
drama as original as il is refreshing,
and is one OF those rare plays that
appeal to the gallery gods" with the
same force as to the occupants of or
chestra chairs. Since this play was
first produced. hundreds of thou
sands Of persons have been moved
from laughter to tears and TO sheer
10Y IN following the fortunes of the
wlstful girl. from which comes the
title Polly OF the Circus and her
ministerial admirer The reproduc-
,tion of a circus in full swing in the
third act IS one of the greatest pieces
of stage realism. Dainty Miss Ida
/ st. Leon will be seen in the title
lrole. The personnel of the support.
ling cast Is an apparent assurance OF
a finished and artistic portrayal Of
THE other characters. The scenic
production is remarkable for one o.
lsuoh admittedly unusual skill in sucl
matters as Frederic Thompson Th'
Third act setting, where an actua
Isawdust ring performance with al
1.-THE Incidents and accessories i
lshown, is especially notable.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-10-14

cess. Metz In Ireland" to The Ken
lucky Tuesday night. This informa-
ton will no doubt be interesting
news TO his many admirers In this
city. who never miss the oppor-
tunity to witness Wilson perform
ance. The great secret OF Mr.. VIII
sons success as an actor is that he
is natural. He Is so interested In
the character he assumes that one
forgets the individual and sees only
Metz" the rollicking and light
hearted German. who long since
sang his way into public favor with
his melodious voice. Metz In Ire
land" Is an interesting story of the
land OF the Shamrock. In fact, II
contains two stories. one full OF the
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-10-14

McCracken Circuit Court. NJ.
Mcfarland. etc. plaintiff, VS.. equity,
John Calleghan. etc. defendants.
Ordered that this action be re-
ferred to Cecil Reed, master COM
missioner Of the McCracken circuit
court. to take proof of assets and
liabilities of the estate of jeremiah
'Calleghan. deceased, and all persons
having claims against said estate are
required to properly verify and file
the same before said commissioner,
on or before the 18th day of No
vember. 1910. or they will be for
ever barred from asserting any claim
against the assets in the hands of
the Globe Bank G. Trust company,
administrator of said estate. unad-
minstered. And all persons are
hereby enjoined and restrained from
collecting their claims against said
estate, except through this suit, and
II is ordered that this order be pub
lished in Paducah Evening Sun as
required by law.
Given under my hand, as clerk OF
the McCracken circuit court, this the
18th day Of October. 1910.
]. A. MILLER, Clerk,
BY W. c. Kidd, ID. c.
Even food for thought costs more
nowadays.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-10-14

purest German and Irish comedy,
and the other full of that romantic
feeling wreathed by the Wilson
songs. IL is in this last story that
Mr.. Wilson sings MY Queen OF
Dreams" a sentimental song with a
refrain that is sure TO be whistled
and hummed by all who hear IT, He
will also render "Erin's Isle" THE
Banshee" and "The Nightingale
Song"
The scenic sentiment is said to be
elaborate. The first act is repro
duction OF Dolan's torgel. a pict-
uresque Bit OF scenery along the
highway between Athlone and Kill
dare; the second act Is an interior
view OF Klonikilty Castle. while
the third act is a moonlight scene,
an exterior view of Klonikilty Cas-
tie, with its surrounding park and
lodge houses.
There could not be a complete
Irish play unless II were replete
with Celtic legends and fairy lore.
This element is aptly introduced in
Metz in Ireland" with the assist
ance OF outside forces of goblin
winds, hooting birds and incanta-
lions to the spirits OF the air. An
able supporting company is prom
Used. and the stage settings and
electrical effects are said TO lend
additional interest to an otherwise
interesting performance.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-10-14
LOCAL PRODUCE.
LIVESTOCK.


Louisville. Ky. Oct. 14.-Cattle-
Receipts. 1000 head Market quiet
and steady. unchanged.
Hogs-receipts 1,150 head. Mar
ket 10c higher; selected hogs, 22O
pounds and up, $500: 100 to 2g0
pounds. s9.05; pigs, sS05 q S.55;
roughs. $50 down.
Sheep and Lambs-Receipts, 800
head. Market steady; lambs SAC
down: fat sheep &c down.
st. Louis Oct. l4.-Cattle-Re-
ceipts 1900 head. including $500
head of Texans. Market steady; ma
tive shipping and export steers $3.50
67.5O; dressed beef and butcher
steers. $3.50 7.50; stockers $3.50
a $50; Texas and Indian steers sac
L; cows and heifers S4G 5.25.
Receipts 1900 head. Mar
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-10-14
Al n. (Metz) Wilson.

Al II. Wilson. the German dialect
comedian, is underlined for an en-
gagement In this city on Tuesday
might when he will be seen az Metz
.Klonikllty in Metz in Ireland. ."
There viii be a complete change of
songs provided by the start, noted
among which is My Queen of
Dreams" which is creating such a
Ifurore with music lovers in general.
Men whistle II and women hum t.,
while dozens buy the song from the
man in the lobby as they leave the
theater IL is attuned to the sweet
spirit Of romance contained in the
story of the play. and fits simple
melody clings to the memory as the
fragrance of heliotrope haunts the
room that flowers have gladdened
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-10-14
News of Theatres
Ar THE KENTUCKY.

Al Iftis htsNiatht.
saturday, Oct. i5-"The Fighting
Parson."
Tuesday. Oct. fs-A n. Wilson
In "Mcsz I'm Ireland"
wednesday, Oct. fD.-iSianch
Walsh In "The other Woman"
Friday, oct. 21-"Polly OF the
Circus"
Saturday. Oct. 81. (Matinee and
Night The Girl From Rector's.
Metz Wilson M The kentucky.
Al n. Wilson. the German dialect
comedian. will bring his latest sue
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-10-14
Girl From Rector's.

"The Girl from Rector's' which
played 800 nights at Weber's Music
Hail. New York, holds every record
there. Despite the fact the capacity
of the house is considered small the
receipts during its remarkable run
ever ran less than $4,000 a week.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-10-14
The Evening Suns Daily Markets.

ket steady; pigs and lights, $500
3 80; packers $500; butchers
and best heavy s999.25.
Sheep-Receipts $500 head. Mar
ket steady: native mutons, 1915 a
425: lambs $4G7.15; stockers
s2.25G3.75.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-10-14

STAR-Family vaudeville.
GEM-Prettiest moving picture
show i'm south.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-10-14

The Evening sun--IOe a Week.