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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-28

$4,000. and the assets consist OF stock
or drugs. which 1t is thought will Invoice
between $4,000 and $4,000, and about
$500 OF accounts. ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-28

John NJ Lee has returned to the cit,
after visit to relatives in Staun.tu
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-28
In and Out of Town

In and Ont of Town.
Miss Lucille Snead, of Fork Union.
Va, was operated on for appendicitis
on Thursday morning at ST. Luke IS
Hospital.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-28
Cheaper Gns for Petersburg.

1hCupST NUS lOF ictcTkDurfs,
~ meeting of the Council Comm, Gee
on Gas and Light was held last even.
ing, and the question OF the fea siblity
of establishing a municipal light plant
was discussed without definite action,
except as to collecting information as
to cost of same.
Petersburg pays s1.35 per 1000 feet
for It's gas, and before any definite
recommendations as to a municipal
plant are made the gas company IS to
be sounded about a reduction In price
Fire In Prince George.
The Stable on the farm OF Joseph
Smola,i in Prince George county was
destroyed by fire Wednesday night.
with It's contents OF feed and grain. A
pair Of fine mules and a COW pertshed
in the flames Mr.. Smola but recently
purchased the farm and had no insur-
ance on his property.
Prisoners for Sussex.
A white man named Baugh and a
negro named Mason were brought TO
Petersburg this afternoon 10 serve out
sentences passed on them by the court.
Baugh was fined 500 for carrying q
concealed weapon, and Mason was fined
800 and sentenced to Jail for ninety
days for illegally selling liquor. Both
were required to give bond in the
penalty of $500 for their good behavior.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-28

Charles u. Gravatt, Of Port Roya
is in Richmond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-28

Miss Margaret Ramsey. of Norfolk,
is visiting friends here
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-28

Mrs. Augustine Royal. OF Forest
Hin. has returned from visit TO rela
tives In Portsmouth
The evening times., 1911-08-07

and continuous residence. cultivation
and improvement and payment Of
proof fees together with the remand
er of the appraised value of the land.
After five years. residence, cultiva-
tion and improvement claimants can
prove up by paying the instalments
of the appraised value Of the land
then due. and the proof fees and not
more. Widow and minor orphan chill
dren must begin residence within six
months after filing and must be con-
tinued until patent is earned. Sol
diers or sailors or their widow or
minor orphan children must reside
and cultivate the land at least one
year, after which they may claim
credit. fol. military service on FIVE
year proof, but not on any commU-
tation proof.
Leave Of absence for not more
than one year will be granted In
cases where an entryman is prevent
ed by failure Of crops, sickness or
other unavoidable casualty from sup
porting himself and those depending
upon him by cultivating the land.
The evening times., 1911-08-07
ROCKFORD GIVEN
Fifteen YEARS
Brutal Assailant of the Plaza
School Teacher Goes to
States Prison

Towner, N. D., Aug. 7.-Walter
Rockford. the tramp whose fiendish
assaults on a North Dakota school
teacher at Plaza several months ago
stirred the entire northwestern por-
ton of North Dakota to pitch not
before attained, and who would have
been lynched had he been caught at
the time Indignation ran highest, was
convicted in the district court of this
county and sentenced to fifteen years
in the North Dakota penitentiary. He
was found guilty of first degree Of
Tense.
Transferred from Ward county, in
which county Rockford claimed that
It would be impossible for him to
obtain a fair hearing, the trial was
most sensational, The complaining
witness herself went on the stand
and told the story Of the brutal as
sault. Two other witnesses, one of
them her own father, went on the
stand. she having told the story to
them just after the affair happened.
When Rockford went on the stand,
he admitted, under a gruelling exam
ination that he had already served
one term in the state penitentiary for
the crime of forgery, being convicted
two years ago in this county under
the name of Bert Wilson. He also
admitted being a drunkard and an
opium fiend.
Asked whether he had anything to
say before sentence was passed, he
maintained his innocense and asked
leniency, but the sentence of fifteen
years was given him. The prisoner
never batted an eye when he heard
his fate.
The evening times., 1911-08-07
GIRLS I'M DANGER

Glendale, N. D., Aug. Another
nearly atal accident occurred at
jones' swimming pool. Among the
bathers were the Misses Carrie Steele
and Hattie VanMeter, neither Of
whom could swim, but started to walk
into deeper water, and lost their bal
ance on the steeply sloping bottom OF
the pool.
Miss Mabel Geer was nearby, and
reached out her hand to help Miss
Steele, but was caught by both the
girls and carried under the water.
Miss Pinkney was able to disengage
Miss VanMeter and get her out of the
water.
Mabel Geer and Carrie Steele were
under the surface for some little time
before Miss Steele lost consciousness
and relaxed her hold on Miss Geer,
who at once came to the surface and
was helped out. A rake was procur-
ed, and with its aid Miss Steele was
brought to the surface. Although un-
conscious. she was resusitated In
short time.
The evening times., 1911-08-07
LEARNING IN
A HARD SCHOOL
Dakota Farmers of Western
District Will Enter Into
Diversified Plans

Minot. N. D.. Aug. farming con-
ditions in western North Dakota bid
fair to be revolutionized by the evil
dent falling off in crop expectations
for 1911. Until the middle of June,
every indication pointed to a record
breaking crop. At Minot the rainfall
in May and June amounted to six
inches, and this came In showers
evenly distributed. and everyone ex-
pected bumper crop. People did not
realize. however, that as a result of
the dry season of 1910, the subsoil
was dry for a depth of from five to
seven feet and that the rain of May
and June merely started a surface
growth that was not maintained in
the hot days that came between the
middle Of June and July IS.
AS result Of the experience, the
farmers of the western part of the
state will take no chances another
year, and already are making plans
for a system Of crop diversification
which will revolutionize conditions.
The farmers have noticed this year
that winter rye grows abundantly in
western North Dakota. There are
several fine fields of rye in the vicin-
ity of Minot which have been har-
vested and which promise big crops.
Sown in the fall and getting a big
growth early in the spring, the rye
came out ahead of the dry period Of
the latter part Of June and the first
of July. On the farm Of R. ]. Cor
man at Towner, N. D., register Of the
Minot land office, winter rye stood
nearly five feet high. A. p Slocum
also harvested bountiful crop on
his dairy farm two miles north Of
Minot. Thousands of acres of rye
will be planted this fall. This will be
sown on summer fallow land and on
some fields where the wheat this
year is too poor to cut.
Alfalfa is also attracting much at
tention, and the farmers are begin
ming to raise milch cows and cream
cries are being started. There are
alfalfa fields in this vicinity which
have produced we'll. The amount Of
cream brought to the two Minot ice
cream factories and creameries last
year more than doubled as a result
Of the introduction of the milch COW.
Many farmers are receiving cream
checks sufficient in size to pay their
running expenses and what they
make from other crops on the farm
is clear.
Corn is also proving to be a popu-
lar crop in northwestern North Da-
kota. Corn has done exceptionally
we'll this season, a fact which will
prevent any shortage of feed, as hap
pened last year. 1t is estimated that
more than 10000 acres of corn were
planted near Minot and this acreage
will be doubled in 1912.
Crop conditions in western North
Dakota are much better than they
wert two weeks ago. In the last ten
day% this section has received two
goot rains, and many fields that ap-
peafed two weeks ago to be almost a
failure will produce partial crop,
and the good fields will produce
nearly a full crop. 1t is estimated
that the northwestern part Of the
state will average eight bushels of
wheat to the acre. Many fields will
go from ten to twenty bushels, and
there will be some which will not
produce more than two or three Flax
generally looks good, although more
warm weather is needed to mature a
good crOD
The evening times., 1911-08-07
was overcome by smoke, but has re-

was overcome by smoke, but has re-
covered.
At Sterling another bad fire Of a
similar nature occurred, destroying a
great deal of hay. One barn, belong
ing to Mrs. Geo. Brittin, was burned
up.- ..-...
The rains of the last few days
have relieved the danger from inn
mediate prairie fires. but every effort
is being put forth to prevent any fu-
ture damage from that source
The evening times., 1911-08-07
BARELY ESCAPED
Family Aroused Just Before Lamp
ExplOded-Au Get Out

Bottineau,- N. D., Aug. 7.-Just as
they were aroused to the fact that
there was something wrong with the
lamp that was burning in their room,
that lighting distributing commodity
exploded, and Mr.. and Mrs. Martin
Hoffos had barely time to escape and
rescue their children. They were un-
able to save anything from the house.
the flames spreading SO rapidly when
the oil was blown about. The men,
bers Of the family escaped injury. al
though Mr.. and Mrs. Hoffos were
within only few feet of the lamp
when it exploded.
The evening times., 1911-08-07
FOUR GENERATIONS
Another Such Reunion in Devils Lake
Women This Time.

Devils Lake, N. D., Aug. -Four
generations were represented in a
reunion which took place in this city
Sunday. Mrs. James Watson of Rim
beck, Iowa, was the head Of this un-
usual group. Next in order was Mrs.
Albert Jaqua Of Toxic, N. D., and she
was followed by John Egan of Sank
Center, MINI, and her daughter,
Miss Lucille. This is the second four
generation family that has held re-
union in Devils Lake recently. but,
unlike the other, this one was made
up a women. The first four-genera-
ton reunion, held only a few weeks
ago, was made up Of the sterner Sex,
with Alvin Austin of Chicago, the old
est living resident Of that city. as the
head.
The evening times., 1911-08-07
STORY A FAKE
Brakeman Told Yarn About HOldul
When Cash was Gone,

Mandan. N. D.. Aug. 7-W. G. How
ard is no longer an employe of the
Northern Pacific railroad as a result
Of the fact that story he told re-
Gently Of having been held up and
robbed near the city has proved to
be untrue. The story, it now ap-
pears. was told to cover up losses
sustained by Howard in a poker
game. the money that he lost belong
ing to room mates at Glendive, Mont
Howard told a hair-raising story of
having been roughly handled and
robbed by hobos.
The evening times., 1911-08-07
GLASS STARTS FIRE
Suns Rays Centered and Started Bad
R1aZp

Steele. N. D., Aug. 1.-Two prairie
fires originating from pieces of brok-
en- glass, through which the suns
rays had been focused. worked con-
siderable damage in this district. One
near here burned over a wide area,
and the entire population of that
town was out fighting the flames.
Fred Lewis, one Of the fire fighters,
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-12-01
COLORED VOTERS OF CHARLES
TON ASKED TO TAKE
NOTICE

The Mountain Leader, usually very
conservative sheet, seems to have
had the fur rubbed the wrong way,
when the Board of Affairs of the
City of Charleston cut the political
PIE recently. The Leader cites the
fact, that out of the long list of APP
pointments, the colored brother only
got one and that was that of pound
master. The editorials certainly cite
in no uncertain terms, that it does
not expect to stand for this kind OF
treatment and promises some drastic
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-12-01
Gtp Items.


Mrs. Irene Simmons, of Lyles,
Tenn, is in the city visiting her sis
ter-in-law, Mrs. e. H. Hart, of Ninth
avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. T. Gregory have
returned home after making a flying
trip South, visiting Memphis, JaCl.
son and other points.
Miss Anna l.. Hart, of Shelbyville,
will be the guest of her brother and
sister, Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Hart, $50
Ninth avenue.
Mrs. E. H. Hart will be highly de-
mother, Mrs. Maggie Biddie, of Win
chester, with her, and her brother,
Mr.. Chas. Simmons, of Birmingham,
Ala.
A beautiful line of flannelette for
Kimonas can be found at the popular
priced store of j. H. Foreman, 18th
avenue and Jefferson, for 1Oc and 15c
per yard. Ladies would be we'll re-
warded by investing in that class Of
merchandise since the cold weather
is just beginning.
Mrs. VIM. A. Long, Of 1907 Six
teenth avenue, North, who has been
seriously i'll, is able to be out again.
Mrs. Long wishes to thank her friends
who were so loyal to her during her
illness.
Mr.. Allen e. Frierson, of Mt. Pleas
ant, who has been the guest of Mrs.
Long, has returned.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-12-01

up, fire-wall rebuilt in the power
room, much of the machinery lined
up and new belts and pulleys put on.
Work began as usual Tuesday morn
ing in every department.
Get a copy of "Wisdom's Call"
price so cents, by Sutton e. Griggs,
at the Peoples Savings Bank and
Trust Company, 40 Cedar street,
Nashville, Tenn.
Wise shoppers go to ]. H. Fore
man, 18th avenue and Jefferson
street, where they can always find a
large variety to select from at prices
lower than elsewhere. Give that po-
pular store trial.
Mrs. VIM. H. Long will have as
her guest during the holidays her
aunt, Mrs M. B. Bowens, Of Mt. Pleas
ant.
Miss Ella Mason, of Mt. Pleasant,
is here stopping with her uncle, Mr.
]. T. Swift, of Eighteenth avenue,
North, during his wife's illness.
Miss Quinetta Compton, who has
been in Chicago the past year. is
spending Thanksgiving week with her
friends and relatives
Miss Ella Barr. Of Palmyra, NO.,
is the guest Of her sister and brother,
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-12-01
NATIONAL CLUE NO. II.

National Club No. IL was organized
at the home of Mrs. A. B. Morris, 812
Kayne avenue, on Wednesday even
ing, November %. Devotional exer-
cises were conducted by Miss Thomas
presiding at the organ and prayer
by Mrs. A. B. Morris.
The following named persons were
elected officers to serve six months:
Mr.. A. B. Morris, President; Mrs. ].
G. Cobbs, Treasurer; Mrs. A. B. Nor
ris, Chaplain; Mrs. Carruthers, So
licitor; Mrs. Hattie L. Scott, Secre-
tary.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Scott paid their
admission fee of 25 cents each. The
first and third Friday nights were
agreed upon as regular meeting
nights. The object Of this club is to
help raise means to purchase Ma
tional Students Farm and Home.
Miss Mary Virginia Thomas is the
promoter of the movement. At the
close of the meeting very dainty
menu was served.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-12-01
Milddi'S Note BOOK.
MRS. FERGUSON ENrERTAlNs.

MRS. FERGUSON ENTERTAlNS.
Mrs. Ferguson, of ALI Fourteenth
avenue, North, royalty entertained
Relief Club November II with a
three-cour menu. The spacious
dining-room was a perfect scene of
evergreens and cut flowers. The
table was beautifully arranged for
the occasion. The center cover was
of hand embroidery, which was made
by Mrs. Ferguson. 1t was greatly
admired by all. Those present were
Mesdames Ferguson, Susie Johnson,
Jennie Davis, Timpte Bateman, En-
ma Hatcher, Mary North, Maggie
Petts, Cassie Crawford, Emma FL
bridge, Virgil Harris, Duvenia Drake,
Sadie Hunt and Miss Anna Clark.
At late hour Mr.. Ferguson came
with smiles equal to those of Mrs.
Ferguson, welcoming the club back
again. Miss Clark extended many
compliments to said club for it's gen.
eral work of benevolence since it's or
ganization.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-12-01

action in the future. 1t would seem
that The Leader has good cause for
complaint, if the facts are as stated
in the editorial and doubtless they
are. We over this way are peaceful
and calm and have little If anything
about which to complain. We not
only get what we ask for but we can
truthfully say we get recognition
without asking. 1t is a foregone con-
clusion, in a political way that the
cclored boys on this side Of the noun
tain will be taken care OF, when II
comes to the conservation of rights.
AS to jobs, we never, as a rule, ask
for any, for, most any fellow ever
here, the fellow in the mine, at the
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-12-01

bers were present. The attendance
with the interest grows from meeting
to meeting. The program was open
ed with discussion Of business and
the hearing of different reports.
Mrs. Bessie Woods, of $50 Lafayette
street, who has been indisposed for
several week, is able to be out again.
J. H. Foreman, 18th avenue and
Jefferson, carrie sa splendid line Of
shoes in all the late models in pa
tent, kid and gun metal. ranging in
prices from $3.50 to $3.50.
Get a copy of "Wisdom's Cal"
price so cents, by Sutton E. Griggs,
at the Peoples Savings Bank and
Trust Company, 410 Cedar street,
Nashville, Tenn.
DR.. R. H. Boyd returned to the city
this week from Arkansas.
The Baptist Publishing House was
closed down Friday, Saturday and
Monday on account of extensive re-
pairs. A new smokestack was put
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-12-01
WHITE MAN HANGED FOR MUIR
DERING NEGROES.

Brunswick, Ga, November 2S.-For
what is said to be the first time in
tbs state that a white man mas paid
the death penalty for killing Negro,
A ]. O'Berry, aged 26, was hanged
yesterday at st. Marks, Camden
County. O'Berry had killed a woman
and her daughter, the motive being
robbery. He had confessed to the
crime and the State Pardon Board
had declined to act on his case.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-12-01
DEATHS.

VIM. Mckinley, 1921 Ninth avenue,
North, 2 months
Wesley M. Mccullough, TIA Smiley
street, 10 years.
Frederick Lowery, 1882 Jefferson
street, 60 years.
Annie Pearl Ward, 5 yearsetRteM
Annie Pearl Ward, S26 North Sixth
street, years.
Robt. Coleman, 81 Maury street,
IS years.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-12-01

A meeting of the trustees of the
Bethel A. M. E. Church was held
2Sth, at the residence of
the chairman, Mrs. Everett Curtis,
72e South Tenth avenue, and was
delightfully."- entertained by Mr.. w.
H. lemon. A large number of mem
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-12-01

oven door, the business man as well
as the professional man would con
slider It a sacrifice to accept a POSI-
ton at a few dollars per month when
he can earn half, If not twice that
much more. While this IL true OF
us, we are not clanish and are in
hearty sympathy with the other fell
low when his rights are abridged or
curtailed Mcdowell Times.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-12-01

among the best preachers Of the con-
nection and will always impress an
aud. ence. Rev. T. NJ Gardner din
ed with Mrs. Mary Foster last Sun
day. Rev. T. ]. Eatherly was the
guest of Rev. and Mrs. j. A. Miller
on last Sunday. Mr. A. Lewis was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Pee
bles last Sunday.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-12-01

Adeline Shute, 1856 Fourth avenue,
South, 80 years.
Lizzie Orr, 1906 Phillips street,
"a years.
Harriet Petway, 725 Second avenue,
North, 76 years.
Sallie Short, GAS Bass street, rs
years.
Josie L. White, GIG Eighth South
street, % years.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-12-01
UNA NOTES.

Rev. S. W. Gardner, Presiding FL
der of the South Nashville District,
held quarterly meeting at Solomon
Chapel last Saturday and Sunday,
closing on Sunday night He preach
ed two strong sermons to a crowded
house. Collection $500. The pas
tor, Rev. T. ]. Eatherly, is we'll pleas
ed with his appointment. There is
bright outlook for him as pastor
of the Brooklin Circuit. Mr.. Henry
Watson is somewhat indisposed at
this writing. We wish his speedy
recovery. The people of Solomon
Chapel are we'll pleased with Rev.
T. J. Eatherly as their pastor, also
Rev. F. w. Gardner as Presiding FL
der. Rev. Gardner easily ranks
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-12-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Ransom, until
after the holidays.
For 25c, SOC and 75c you can buy
a nice head scarf in either silk or
zephyr at ]. H. Foreman's, 18th ave-
nue. and Jefferson street, and they
are really cheap enough for double
the price.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-12-01
BRADY-DoRSoN.

A wedding of much interest to
their many friends of this city was
the wedding of Mr.. ]. Wyman Brady
and Miss Susie Lee Dobson, which
was quietly solemnzed on last We'd
nesday evening, November 22nd, at
the home of the brides mother, Mrs.
Robert Dobson, of BIB Clark avenue,
st. Louis, Mo-,
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-12-01
ENrERrAlNs.

Mr.. and Mrs. JEFF Winstead enter
tanned their niece, Mrs Sallie White,
at their home Sunday, November 10,
at luncheon. Those present were
Mrs. Tillman, Miss Minnie Decker
son, Mr.. John Osborne and Mr.. John
Smith.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-12-01

He has made great record for
himself, and the Association is to be
congratulated upon the selection OF
such a man.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-12-01

Mr.. Richie is football player Of
renown having been a member of the
famous Lincoln University team for
several seasons while student of
that university. On becoming a stu
dent of Meharry he won a position on
Meharry's team and has been a cred
it to himself, his class, his team and
good old Meharry.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-07-06
TWO FAST CANES
WITH RUGBY

Minot won Saturday evening &
game from Rugby, to Z, while on
Sunday afternoon Minot shut the VS.
itors out completely, while the local
boys scored four times. Sundays
game was q splendid exhibition 0.
base ball. While few errors were
made on either side. both teams were
SO evenly matched that there was just
the degree OF uncertainty about it to
make it interesting Weagant, . uni
versity student, who has been playing
at Anamoose, caught for Minot in
Sundays game and Joyce, formerly
pitcher on the Anamoose team,
twirled the horsehide. They make a
fine battery. Rugby came near sco--
ing two different times.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-07-06
north DAKOTA CROP
OUTLOOK NOT SOC00D
Weekly Report Of Commissioners Gil
breath Brings IN Hot Wind and
Dry Weather Reports.

Bismarck, N. d., July Sin the
weekly crop report covering over
thirty counties. Commissioner of Ag-
riculture Gilbreath says: "The gener-
ally favorable conditions indicated In
our last report, dated June rs, will
have to be scaled down considerably
on account OF the persistent reports o.
hot winds and dry weather, received
from many parts of the state. While
good reports continue tobereceived
from numerous quarters, yet the less
favorable news from elsewhere must
be given due consideration in sum-
ming up the crop prospects for the
state as a whole. These unfavorabl
conditions are confined for the great
er part to the southern half of the
southern tier of rounties although re-
ports from scattered localities fur
Their north suggest more spotted
condition than is consistent with a
record crop, which was at one time
indicated.
The deterioration to date is mani.
tested mostly in wheat, oats and
barley Corn and flax seem to be hold.
ing their own, while hay botoh Wild
and tame, IL very abundant in most
sections. 1aying vii be general next
week, while the rapid growth Of Ill
grams Indicates harvest from ton
DAYS to two weeks earlier than In
1910"