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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-22
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+ NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
FORMER OTTUMWAN
WEEDS IN MISSOURI.

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The wedding Of q former Ottumwa
young woman. Miss Edith Edna Con
ner, daughter OF Mr.. and ftrs. w. p.
Conner, until few years ago resi-.
dents of Ottumwa, Is told In the fol-
lowing from the Willow Springs, (Mo.)
Index:
A delightful home wedding took
place on Thursday evening. Sept !,
at Oak Ridge farm. the pleasant
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Conner.
The contracting parties being their
daughter. Miss Edith Edna, and
James P. Noon.
Arrangements were made to have
the ceremony take place on the lawn,
and, notwithstanding a heavy rain IN
the afternoon, the plan was adhered
to and added much to the pleasure
and attractiveness Of the event. Pro-
fuse decorations of ferns and golden
rod enhanced the beauty of the natural
scenery Of the surroundings.
"At $3.50 o'clock as the wedding
march was played by Mrs. ]. A. Alsup.
the wedding procession marched from
the house to the lawn. The little
Misses Blanche Sullenger and Janice
Aslup led the way and strewed the
path with flowers. They were followed
by another pair Of small misses, Gladys
Younker and Frances Sullenger, who
were the ribbon girls, and Master
Charlie Alsup as ring bearer. I'M
mediately following was the officiating
clergyman, Rev. J. F. Scherer, preced-
ing the bridal couple.
''The bride and groom took their sta
ton on porch step facing the sixty
guests, who were grouped on the lawn.
Miss Mabel O'Bannon very sweetly
sang, Beloved, 1t is Morn after which
a short, but impressive ring ceremony
was spoken, and the happy twain were
made one, and smilingly received the
hearty congratulations Of all who were
present.
"The bride, handsomely dressed in
white lace and net over silk, is one OF
the most popular ladies Of this vicin-
ity, and the number OF her friends is
limited only by the number Of those
who know her. The groom has only
resided here about a year, but in that
time has made many friends by his
kindly manners and the evidence Of
his genuine worth.
after the ceremony the guests took
possession of the premises, and de-
1ightfully informal time prevailed, in
creased by the arrival Of two loads
of the younger crowd who came to
join in the festivities.
"a most excellent luncheon was
served, comprising pressed chicken.
potato chips, sandwiches, olives,
pickles. ice cream, cake and coffee. A
delicious brides cake was cut by the
guests; and Walter Lovan was the
lucky one to find the ring, while G. E..
Sullenger cut out a thimble.
"Mr. and Mrs. Noon are now gone
on visit to friends in Kansas City,
Kansas and Colorado. They will return
some time in October and settle to
housekeeping in the beautiful resi-
dence of the groom, west Of town.
Among the Ottumwans numbered as
guests were Mrs. Emma Witter and
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Goodal.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-22
HoPEWELL..

Chasy Black and family were Sun
day visitors at the Frank Sample
home.
Jesse Helmick and family were bus
mess callers at the Hunter home sat
urday afternoon.
Chas. Worrell and family and f.
Hunter, Jr, and family were among
those from this vicinity who attended
the Bloomfield fair.
Mrs Emma Walker and son Cold
son called on Mrs Emma Jones Sat
urday afternoon.
Abb Walker called on ]. w. John
ston last Saturday on business.
Little Hilda Worrell visited her
grandparents few days last week.
Chas. Hunter was business caller
at Jess Helmick's recently.
Mrs. Betty Day visited a few days
last week at the Isaac Jones home.
Ed Ballard and family were Sunday
visitors at the parental Sammons
home.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-22
ODD FELLOWS AFTER 100000.
Grand Secretary Of the Order Says II
Will Have This Number
BY 1919.

Atlanta, Ca, Sept. 21.-The predic-
ton that by 1919 the independent
Order of Odd Fellows would number
100000 members, if it continued its
present rate of increase. was made by
John B. Goodwin, grand secretary Of
the sovereign grand lodge at the open
Ing of the annual convention. The
hundredth anniversary OF the order
falls in 1919.
The grand secretary reported char
tiers issued during the. year to lodges
in Panama, Cuba, and Newfoundland,
and to an encampment in Alberta.
A constitutional amendment provid-
ing for the establishment Of tuber-
culosis sanitarium was presented to
the grand lodge. 1t was referred to a
committee, from which an early report
Is expected.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-22
FUNE ERALS

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The last sad rites over the remains
of Mrs. M. V. Wright. who died Sun
day at her home, 704 Ellis avenue,
were held this afternoon from the
residence at 2 o'clock. Rev. S. Isaac
Elder, pastor of the Davis Street
Christian church conducted the serv-
ices. The remains were inferred in
Ottumwa cemetery.
Funeral services over the remains
Of Alfred R. Reno, who passed away
Sunday evening at his home, 101 Fin
ley avenue, were held this afternoon
from the residence. The services were
conducted by Rev. S. Isaac Elder OF
the Willard Street Methodist Epis-
copal church. The remains were in
tered in the Ottumwa cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-22
THE BROOKS. FAMILY
HOLD A REUNION.

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The Brooks family consisting OF
three brothers and two sisters hold q
reunion each year with one Of the
family. This year it was held at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. T. 8. Brooks on
last Sunday at their home near Selma
"A sumptuous dinner was served at the
noon hour and a three course lunch
was spread in the evening on the lawn
The reunion will be held next year at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. OFT Crisp in
Floris on the 3rd Sunday In Septem.
Der. Those who were present were
Mr.. ard Mrs. w. H. Dunbar and
daughter Ines Of Eldon, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alvin Brooks and c. e. Brooks OF OF.
'tumwa, Mrs. Umphrey and daughters
Elma and Leila OF Selma and Mr.. and
Mrs OFT Crisp and children, Marie,
Marvel, Florence and Allen of Floris.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-22
FORMER oTTUMWA GIRL
WEEDS IN NEW. YORK

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Ottumwa friends will be agreeably
surprised to learn Of the marriage Of
Miss Margaret McGrew Bowles to
Lawrence Leroy Wolf at Yonkers,
New York, last Saturday, September
II. The marriage ceremony took
place at the residence Of the brides
sister, Mrs. Chas. Odenwalder, daugh-
ter Of Mrs. Margaret Bowles of Keo-
kuk, formerly Of this city. The bride
and groom stole march on their
many friends in Keokuk and were
happily married in the eastern city.
The bride is lovely young woman,
possessed of many sweet traits OF
character which have made her a
favorite among host of friends. The
groom is an Industrious young man
and is employed as trimmer at the A..
C.. Wustrow carriage factory. Mr.. and
Mrs. Wolf will return to Keokuk the
first of October to make their home.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-22
MT. PLEASANT
RACE PROGRAM
MEET WILL LAST TWO DAYS,
OCTOBER 5TH, AND 9Th;
PURSE OF $1,000.

Mt. Pleasant, Sept. 20.-There was
meeting of the men interested in the
fall race meet, which is to be held on
Oct. 9Th and 9Th, held at the count
house for the purpose Of electing OFF,
GERS and organizing committees TO
make arrangements for the meet.
There was good attendance OF men
interested in the sport and the follow
ing officers we're elected.
President-C. E. Hampton.
Sec'y. Treas.-Ross Walker.
The program for the races includes
three harness races each day, with
$500 purses, and one running race each
day for $500 each In addition to this
there will be as special feature on
Thursday motor cycle race OF five
miles for a purse OF $50.
The Program.
The program for the meet is to be
as follows:
Wednesday. Oct. 5th.-
2:16 Trot -. SooO.oO
2:2O Pace $5UO.oo
Running race u mile and repeat 800.
Thursday, Oct. 9th
2:24 Trot y. ......... $3Oo.OO
Free for all Pace ............. 100000
* mile running race and repeat $500.
Motor cycle race, 5 miles. :. ..... $4,000
Altogether there will be $1,000 IN
purses and tits amount has been guar
anteed by the business men of the
city by popular subscription.
The meet will be held on the track
of the Henry County Agricultural as
ISOLATION and will be known as The
Henry County Race Meet.
The track is one of the fastest mile
tracks in the state and is favOrably
known by horsemen all over this sec
ton of the country.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-22
TEMP. PICKS HIS
FOOTBALL SQUAD
%. n. 8. PLAYERS HAVE BEEN Sc
LEcTED Fol. SEYMOUR GAME
NEXT SATURDAY.

H Coach James Templeton has select
ed practically his first or representa-
tive squad of Ottumwa high school
football players. who will meet the
Seymour high schoolers next Satur'
day at Seymour. The only position for
which he has not made definite sc.
lection is left tackle, and Lester. Jones
and Tate will fight this out. Woodrow
and Thiehoff will be taken along as
substitutes, and the selected lineup
will be as follows:
Box, left end; Wormhoudt, left
guard; Robinson, center; Schafer,
right guard; Wilson, right tackle; Gal.
lagher, left end; Martin, quarterback;
Epps, left half back Captain Stroud,
right half back and Stutsman, fullback.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-22
MT. ZION.

Mrs Belle Calhoun Of Birmingham
is visiting friends and relatives in this
vicinity.
Some Of the people from here at
tended the Presbytery in Birmingham
Tuesday and Wednesday Of last week.
Hazen Moore Of Eldon visited here
recently.
Joe Allen Of Sacramento, Calf, is
visiting relatives and old friends
here and in KeosauQua.
Mr.. mad Mrs. Henry HOFFMAN
spent few days last week with Tom
Williams and family near Winchester.
Webb Barker and family took din
ner Sunday with John Nelson and
family.
Lille Work visited one day last
week with Mrs. Russell Barker.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-22
BLooMFiELD.

Q >-1-~-e-e-e~-%A-%AA - $500 80 .
In Mr.. Nassr's fight to Ottumwa the
last evening of the fair something be-
came wrong with his engine and he
had to descend about IA miles from
here, over on Soap creek. A party Of
wood choppers helped him to alight
and hold the machine to the ground.
Mrs Verba Horton of Carbon re-
turned homo Sunday after spending
last week with Mrs. VIII Spears.
John Higbee and wife of Ottumwa
visited with his parents Joseph Eiig-
bee and wife.
Miss lola Underwood of Ottumwa
was the guest Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Dunlavy.
Mrs.. C, SniastarGar of QttumWa
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-22
ALL BALLOONS HEARD FROM.
Three Of Those Remaining in Race
Starting Saturday Night Are
l coated TODAY

indianapolis, Sept. 21.-All Of the
contestants in the balloon race that
started from Indianapolis Saturday
night have been accounted for. The
balloon New York landed at Ports
mouth Ohio. at 5 p. m. Sunday and
the Buckeye came ct Showalter, Va,
Monday at 1880 a. m. The balloon
Miss Sophia, the last of the racers to
report, landed in Calhoun county, West
Virginia, Sunday, evening, nine miles
from railroad.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-22
DEATHS.

September IS, 1910
z at TAO p. m lat the family residence
Z 101 Finley avenue, Alfred r. Reno,
aged 81 years.
The deceased IL survived by his
fife, two sons and one daughter.
The funeral will be held from the
residence. tamorrow at o'clock and
rom the Sullivan chapel at o'clock,
lev. z. ]. Shook df the Willard Street
Methodist Episcopkl church will con-
met the services he remains will be
hterred in the Otd lmwa cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-22
KILLED BY LIVE WIRE.

Estherville, Sept. 22.-(Special.)-
Ed Donahue, workman on the new
postoffice building here, was electro
cuted yesterday by touching an cleo
trio light wire He had climbed an
electric light pole and was in the act
of throwing rope over it when his
arm touched the wire, killing him in
stantly. He was about 40 years old
and SinRla-
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+. OTTUMWA GIRL WEEDS
IN DIES MONIES.

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Ottumwa friends have received word
of the marriage of Miss Lottie Ket-
cham, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Ketchem, 1876 Janney, street, to L. M.
Wheelock Of Oswego. N. Y. The cere-
mony was performed Saturday night
at the home of the brides sister, Mrs.
w. S. Van Trump, in Des Moines. The
house was beautifully decorated with
roses and ferns. The bride was be-
comingly attired in white silk null.
Only the intimate friends and rela-
tives witnessed the pretty service. Mr..
and Mrs. Wheelock will make their
home with Mrs. Wheelock's sister,
Mrs Van Trump.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-22
oT1uMwA GIRL ACCUSED

Des Moines, Sept 20.-(SpeciaD -
Under charges of enticing and a
statutory charge filed against them by
L E. Young, East Sixth street, c. E.
Campbell of Fairfield, and Grace
Steele of Ottumwa, today pleaded not
guilty in police court and were held
under bonds for trial September rs.
The couple are charged with having
attempted to entice 14-year-old Leila
Young from her home. They we're ar
rested at the Northwestern hotel Mon
day afternoon by Detective Andy
Bracket, who following tips given him
by letters written by the Steele
woman to Leila Young and intercepted
by the girls mother, found the two
registered as man and wife at the
hotel.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-22
OLD FRIENDS OF DR.. AND
MRS. STlLSON INVITED.

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1t is the desire of DR.. and Mrs. A. G.
Stilson and the ladies of Trinity
church that old friends who do not be-
long to the church, as we'll as the
church members, attend the reception
this evening in the crypt of Trinity
church. This will give the honored
guests, DR.. and Mrs. Stilson, the pleas
ure of meeting all their old friends.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-22
SOUTH oTTUMvvA CHURCH
TO HAVE hAYRACk PARTY.

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The members and friends OF the
South Ottumwa Baptist church will
give watermelon social Thursday
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Newt, two and one half miles
west Of the city. Hsyracks will be
at the church to convey all to the
Newt home at, o'clock. everybody
invited.
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MRS. l. J. BRoWER.
TO ACT AS HOSTESS.

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The regular monthly reception of
the Plymouth Congregational church
will be held at the home Of Mrs. L J..
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-22

The police have no knowledge Of
any Grace Steele ever living in OF.
tumwa. Neither is she shown in the
city directory or Oh the records Of the
Ottumwa postoffice. ,- :
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-22

Brewer 612 Wabash avenue, Thurs
day afternoon. All the ladies Of the
church and congregation are cordially
invited.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-17
NEW BOND ISSUE
!. IS NOW UNDER WAY
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Has Important Piece of
Financing on Hand.
DETAILS NOT MADE PUBLIC
Hooking Valley and C., c. & L.
May Figure in Uses of
Proceeds.
DETAILS NOT MADE PUBLIC
Especial TO The Times. Di,patci,.

lSpcclal 10 u ne Times Dispatch.
New York, February ls.--1'ho Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway has an important piece
OF financing under way. which is intended
10 provide funds for the payment OF add.-
tional railroad property recently acquired.
Directors who admitted this much o-day
said tina; they wore not In a position to
had IL that there would DO an issue of bonds
which would afford valuable subscription
rights. ono suggestion was that convertible
bonds would be the form which tho tinanc-
ing would take.
1t is known that the Chesapeake and Ohio
interests have been in negotiations for the
acquisition OF the Hooking Naney, and in
quarters where knowledge existed that the
Chesapeake and Ohio was about TO raise
fresh capital 1t was surmiscd that the pur-
chase OF the Hooking Valley might offer the
eSplation OF the proposed financing. 1t was
stated on authority, however, that the neso-
tiaton for the acquisition of the Hooking
Valley have not yet been brought to con-
Clusion,
IT has long been understood that Edwin
Iiawley. who is the Leading figure in Il
group of railways OF which the Chcsa peakc
and Ohio is the principal, had obtained a
dominant interest in the Chicago, Cincin-
natl and Louisville. which runs from Gin
cinnat to Chicago, and which would afford
the Chesapeake and Ohio direct entrance to
the latter city. IL was regarded as not i'm
probable to-day that this property may fig
ure in the uses to which the proceeds of the
coniectured issue of securities would be put.
The last large issue made by the Chesa-
peake and Ohio was the sale in 1865 OF ST.
c0o,cc0 general funding and Improvement .
| per cent bonds. part OF the proceeds OF
which We're used TO retire collateral trust
| rotes. This was part of an authorized issue
| OF s3eoIo.ct0. the balance OF which still re-
main unissued. These bonda are now selling
/ at lr5.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-17
D OCT On GRABS
NEGRO WHO SHOT
Seized Man Who Fired at Mes
serger Boys and Gave
Him to Police.

Jumping from his buggy as he was
returning from call on a patient. RI
Doherty IInchman, of AIS North
Twenty fifth Street, early last night
caught Lewis Dean, colored, as the
latter fired three times at two mes
senger poys. and held him until the
police came.
Dr. Hincnman was driving east on
Grace Street when he saw Dean draw
a revolver and fire three times at Louis
Lynn and William Todd. messenger
boys of the Postal Telegraph Company
the reins, Dr. Hinchman
jumped from the buggy and gave pur-
suit Dean ran up TO Fifth street, and
turned north just as the doctor grab
bed him. While the negro struggled
for freedom, DR.. Iiinchman called for
help, and Charles Keppler. OF the
Board or Fire Commissioners. ran to
his aid.
Both men got firm hold Of Dean, and
held him until Sergeant Marin came
1t is alleged by messenger boys that
Dean attacked Louis Lyons brother,
and that they pursued MN 70 get re-
venge The negro ran up Broad Street,
and they pursud on their bicyces,
catching the negro at Fourth and
Grace Streets. One of them struck
him With a<stick. and having salts
fed themselves With their manner
of getting Justice turned to ride off.
AS they rode away Dean began shoot
ing. Fortunately for the boys, none
of his bullets took effect.
Dean was also charged with carving
a concea led weapon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-17
STILL CAN 7 AGREE
ON THAT M|LKB|LL
Committee Sends Throckrnorton
Measure to House With
out Recommendation.

Mr.. Throckmorton's milk inspection
bill will go to the House this morning,
without recommendation or any kind.
fact or deadlock in the Committee
on Agriculture and Mining. which was
unable to register majority either for
or against the BILL.
Following the disagreement of Tues
day night, the committee met again
last night and took UP the question:.
The twelve members were again pres
ent. nobody had changed his mind. and
II was soon evident, that no definite
lnination was then reached to return
the bill to the House without comment
OF any kind. This means lively
debate when the measure reaches a
vote. Tor 1t is to be considered with
out either favorable or adverse report
70 commend or Condemn it.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-17
POLICEMAN oGILvIE DEAD
One of Oldest OFFICERS OH Richmond Force
Completes Long Service.

OHt Oh Oluest OHIccTS OIL NlcnmUnu Force
Com nletcs Long Service.
After having served on the Richmond DO
lice force for forty-two years, Policeman
John Osilvic. OF 29l7 East Broad street. died
at l2:4j O'Clock this morning of an illness
extending from last Friday.
Though in his seventy fourth year, Mr..
OsilVie was on active duty up TO almost the
day of his illness He belong to the First
District, and his was for years a familiar
face at Chesapeake and Ohio Station where
he had been on duty for a long time He
was noted for his kindness and for his
courtesy to strangers. who calne daily into
the city. and his duty and example as an
officer of the law was always above re-
proach, He also did much duty with the
patrol wagon.
He was elected 10 the force three years
after the ending of the Civil War. He pass
ed through the factional troubles OF the
days succeeding. and remained on the force
when others were put out OF the service by
the differing parties,
He is survived by his wife ana six chill
dren--N. 3. Ogilve. OF Ashland, and W. Z.
Ogilvie, George w. Ogllvle. Mrs. j. II. Cor
don. and Misses Adele and Lena Ogilvle
w. l.. Ogtlvie is also police officer He
is now very III In the Virginia Hospital,
whore he has undergone several ratIons
and news of his fathers death Will be kent
from him for the present.
The funeral arrangements have not yet
boon made.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-17
INDIAN CHIEF :
4 RONORs MANN.

A delegation from the tribe OF Pa
luunkey Indians living on reserva-
ton between this city and West Point
called on Governor Mann yesterday,
Chief q. NJ. Cook and Counselor j.. d.
Brady bringing to the Chief Executive
a fine string Of duck and fish. The
visit is an annual affair." the chief
OF the tribe with a number of his
followers coming to pay official cour-
tesies to the Governor OF Virginia
ana TO prlng tribute OF game, the GUS
tom, 1t is said, dating back to colo
NAL days. the Pamunkeys claiming to
have lived on their present reserva-
ton since The days Of Jamestown.
Chief Cook expressed regret that the
game laws of the State at this season
would not permit of his making q
r. h,n ~ ueer, but In lieu thereo,
ne brought hand&qme string of small
game and fish, remembering both the
Governor, the Superintendent of Public
instruction, lleutenant- Governor lll!Y-
son sou ana secretary Ben owen. Chlet
S ennn mr.n streaming black hair ana
,nvars nfaae, led the procession, his lol-
lowers bearing the game between them
on a long pole. About fifteen mem
oers ot tne legislature gathered in the
governors reception room to witness
.ne w eliohy, Governor Mann made
u,.ei aauress of thanks to the Pa
munkeSs and their chief
.,w mrs ,nei tribe Increase" was Ben
s,mal partlhs benediction, as ne
strobe home, carrying brace, or fine
"a az. . ', he ,ren "ueN giving tic impression
taa ~ "ahl along that, like Nimrod, he
vas mighty huuter,'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-17
BED WOOD WINS
0 N De NJ URRE R

The demurrer filed by John II. Red
wood and others against the dissolu-
ton of the F'iremen's Relief Associa-
ton. was sustained by Judge Ingram
in the Law and Equity Court yester-
day, the application for a receiver be-
ing refused. After a general meeting
of the association. at which it was
determined to wind up it's affairs and
distribute the fund now in hand among
the members, State Senator Sands
Gayle. member of the association,
and at one time call man in the
department. was retained to bring a
suit for receivership in the name
OF w. III. Thompson and others, as
the most equitable way OF making the
distribution under court supervision.
CAPTAIN Redwood, who opposes the dis
solution, employed counsel to contest
the case. Permission was granted to
Senator Gayle TO file an amended PEE
tition, which Is being prepared.
In view of the fact that q major
ity of the members are not fremen,
and that majority of the present fire.
men have not joined the association,
the Board OF Fire Commissioners some
time ago took action withdrawing it's
sanction, and proposing the formation
or new beneficial organization, lin
tied entirely TO tiremen, on the lines
OF the Police Benevolent Association. A
majority OF the members. therefore,
nave held tlat since contributions from
persons whose property has been en-
dnngered has been cut off. and as fire.
men are not now joining. it would be
better to close up ITS affairs and dis
tribute the funds on hand