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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03
RURAL SUBJECTS
TO Be DISCUSSED
Especial TO The Times-plspatch.1

IA
Charlottesville. Va, July 2-One of
the best known features Of the Sum
mer School at the University of Vir-
sinia is the Rural Life Conference
This year it will be held July II to 81.
and experts on rural subjects will be
brought here to speak from New York.
Texas. Wisconsin. Mississippi and
other parts OF the country
Two new features are included in
this years program. They are a con-
ference on How to Improve Woman's
Life in the Country" and a preachers
conference on THE Country Church."
The Idea OF rural o-operation-that is.
plans for neighboring towns working
together-will be brought out. and
agriculture and domestic economy will
come in for their usua! share of dis
cussion and lectures.
The conference. held at the Uni
versity of Virginia. has the distinction
Of being among the first of the kind
inaugurated in the country. tho initial
one dating back to 1907. and taking
place six months before the Roosevelt
conference first met. The speeches
made here by the rural experts are
given wide publicity, 5000 copies of
each speech being circulated each year
among those especially interested In
agriculture and such subjects.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03
Social and
Personal

HE horse shows. which play such
an important part in the social
life OF the State. have ALREADY
oeen inaugurated. Handsome horses
ana beautifully gowned women will
engage the attention of society at
various intervals throughout the sum
mer' and fashionable folk will enter
tam ana be entertained at great
haany smart affairs.
The annual horse show of the Rlue
Ridge Hunt Club Will be held at Car
ter's Grove. Wildwood, tomorrow. and
VIII! begin promptly at II o'clock A
good many people will motor 10 Mill
wood for the occasion, and luncheon
ana tea parties VIII pc given at the
country homes near there The Cul.
pepper Horse Show IS another society
event OF Tomorrow and the next day.
a great number of Richmond people
own summer homes near that place
and will entertain guests for the event.
Observation-Disclosures.
One of the rett'est weddings of the
season took place at the home OF the
brides mother. Mrs. Kathleen w.
Wheeler. in Charlottesville, Va, on
Monday. June &C. when her daughter.
Miss Anne NJ. Wheeler became the
wife of George Franklin Marable. OF
Richmond. While the wedding cere-
mony was being performed by the Rev
r. B. Lee, Miss Ada Davis rendered
20 Promise 5ie."
The parlors were decorated with
palms. ferns and cut flowers for the
occasion. The bride. gowned in a
travelling suit of tan cloth with hat
and gloves 10 match, entered with
her guardian. Mr.. Jarman who gave
her away. She was met at the altar
BY the groom. attended by his broth
er. F.. o. Marable. Among the out-of
town guests were Mrs. L. w Marable.
Miss Daisy D. Marable. r.. o. Marable
and Misses Rebecca and Bessie Davis,
OF Richmond. Mr.. and Mrs Marable
and Miss Daisy y. Marable. the sister
o. the groom, Immediately took the
train for an extended trip 10 Wash
ington, Baltimore. New York and
Niagara Falls. and will be at home.
lios Bryan Street. Richmond, after
July Is.
On Motor Trips
Mr. and Mrs. pope Nash, who left
last week IN their automobile for Al
lantic City. stopped Friday at the
University Of Virginia. on their re-
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INGE BROTHERS ARRESTED ON
DIsoRDERLY CONDUCT CHARGE

Upon complaint of neighbors w. D.
Inge was arrested at his home on the
N!ne-Milc Road, Henrico county. Satur-
day night by Deputy Sheriff w w.
Sydnor. charged with being drunk and
disorderly. Yesterday morning his
half-brother, C. T. Inge, about eighteen
years old. was arrested on u charge
or oisorderiy conduct. Exactly what
trouble was caused and what the whole
case means is n matter OF conjecture,
but n family row Is believed to have
been at the bottom of the affair. and
1t will be threshed out at hearing in
the magistrates court this morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03
CAUGHT BETWEEN
CARS AND KILLED
[special 70 rhe rimes-pisnatoh l

Pulaski. Va. July 2-Charlie Cox.
while on his way to the Office of tho
Pulaski Mining Company yesterday,
was killed by q freight train which
Office door. Young Cox had been in
the employ of the company one month.
and was on his way to get the money
due him. A lir- of freight cars stood
but were standing close together. Just
as Mr.. Cox was passing between the
cars the engine bumped against tho
front car and caught him between
stantly. The body was terribly mash
ed and no never regained conscious
ness after being struck. He leaves a
young wife With two small children
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03
JOHN SPRINGER
GETS DIVORCE

Denver. Col. July John ". Springer
was granted divorce in Judge AL
lens cour; from Isabel Patterson Springer
The charge was mental cruelty. Mr.. Sprin-
ger, who IL a wealthy Denver banker and
formerly we'll known in Illinois. where his
father was prominent. brough, suit Tor d.
vorce following the Staying OF Louis Won
Phui and George Z. Copeland By II. F. Hen
wood st the Brown Palace Hotel last May.
Developments OF that tragedy brought in
the name Of Nrs Springer as an alleged
source OF enmi,y between Won PhuI and
Henwood. The question OF alimony was not
raised In court, Mr. and Mrs Springer hay.
ing effected q private settlement. BY IT'S
terms Mrs. Springer receives $4,000 In cash.
diamonds other jeweiry and autoDao-
bile
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Board Holds Meeting.

ESPECIAL to The Times-Dispatch
Chatham. Va, July 2.-The Board of
week received lists of improper as
sessments OF land. delinquent lands
and personal property for taxes for
the year 1910 from the deputy treas
urers. and after examining them, ap-
proved and certified them. Supervisors
East, Semones and Hedrich were
made commissioners TO supervise work
OF constructing the permanent road
OF the east and west sides of Chatham
One thousand dollars was ordered paid
10 Supervisor East to be used as part
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03
Teachers Attend Normal.

IoPtCIdI 20 ne IIIlts-plSpatch.
LynchburG, Va, July 2.-Eighteen OF
tho teachers of the public schools of
Amherst county are attending a coun-
u normal at Amherst Courthouse This
is the first county normal of this
character ever held by the State I?oard
OF Education, and It's result will be-
closely watched. The faculty is made
up OF George w Morris, of Monroe
principal. and Miss Charlotte Stpakley
and Mary Murfee, the former being a
resident of Blackstone and the latter
from Port Norfolk
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Negro Is Murdered.
Especial to The Times-Dispatc

lSDeclal TO Inc TimeS-DtSpat ch. d
Ivanhoe, Va. July 2.-About 10.
o'clock last night, Ben Mitchell and,
his wife. colored were quarreling al
their home near here, when Will Pat
took the matter up with Mitchell Al
ter few hot words. both men drew
their pistols and began to shoot. Mitcs I
ell was shot in the left breast and
abdomen, while Patterson was shot
through the right shoulder. DR.. Dyer
was hastily summoned. but .ound
Mitchell quite dead. In the mean
time. Patterson had gone to Oficer
Allan and surrendered to him.
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Bank Is Organized.
fspecial to The Times-Disna

ISpecIaI 10 The Times-DIspatch.
Rural Retreat. Va, July 81. w.
Bell and l., II. Shumate, of Abingdon
and c. Boice. OF Richmond. have been
IN town this week with the purpose
above, together with j. Stuart Etter.
a: Il. Hendricks and j. Stranger Brown.
OF Rural Retreat have succeeded, and
me me bank VIII be known as the Ma
capital of $4,000 - =
The bank will open its doors for
business August 1, and occupy the
building recently occupied by the de-.
funct Augsburg Bank. IN
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Tnkc Long Walk.

lSPcNIaI 10 7 TIC IIIIts Dts dt C!I.J
Lynchburg. Va. July 2.-Dan Murrell
A'd w. T. Maloney. we'll known young
men of Lynchburg. during the past
week walked from Lynchburg TO the
summit of one of the Peaks of Otter
and back In two succeeding days the
distance each way being forty miles
much of 1t being over rough country
and mountain roads
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03
Sells Par. Of Stock Flu

Especial to The Times-Disp
Monterey. Va, July a.
law has sold to Charles Sw
Vanderpool. his interest in /,
terey Stock Farm. situated =
Branch. twelve miles from
one OF the most valuable =
in this part of the State. a. V
of New York. is the owner.
other one-half interest. TIL
paid by Mr.. Swadley has Il
made public. hut 1t IS general.
stood that it was close to sac
Whitelaw gives possession Nov
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payment on cost of the road. Some of
the larger accounts allowed were for
printing capitation lists 1905 1909 and
1910. 1856: r. j. Coles. Treasurer for
making voting list. sl25.10: supplies
for Jail. s126; supplies for paupers. SIS:
s s charges. $40 The regular
on the fourth Monday in July, which
is the most important meeting OF the
year
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03
Discharged From Hospital.

NTFCS''-F 70 I TIC 4 pVII'J
Lynchburg, Va. July 2-Samuel F.
Poindexter, a prominent real estate
man of the city. who sustained a frac-
tured skull. a fractured collarbone and
three fractured ribs ten days ago when
team Of horses ran away with him.
mas been discharged from the hosp ital
and now is rapidly recovering
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03
AIumi,i EIoct omcer,.

Especial TO The Times-Dlspatch.1
Charlottesville. Va, July 2.-Ths
charlottesville aid Albemarle Chapter
Of University of Virginia Alumni, in
annual meeting. elected officers for tho
Clay Niche. president: DR., Stephen II.
Watts, vice-presideHt; Albert s. Boil
Ing. secretary and treasurer. Thore
arc about IT'S alumni Of the universal ~
IN the city and county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03
Road bonds snld.

ISreclaI 10 The Iimes-Dispatch.l
Lynchburg, Va. July 2-The good
by Amherst county to the amount OF
sl25,000 have been sold and the SUI
pervisors are busy with their pre-
paration for the building of several
Few macadam roads. The bonds were
sold to Woodhn. McNear G. Moore, of
Chicago
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03
Dedication Postponed.
Especial to TIC Times.pispn

LSPeCIiI 10 Ho IIIIItb-IIISPutS-
Monterey, Va, July 2.-The 81,
ton of the new Presbyterian ~
at this place has been postpone ~
July . to the second Sunday 9ti
TENDER. Tho change was m}ep
the request of Rev. Mr.. Mitche. "a.
has just accepted u call to tt2n
torate of the Monterey. PisgssuT,..
desire to have his Installations G
place before the new house is de
Gated. DR.. Wilson, of Harrisonbu
VIII preach the sermon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03
Reyenuen Incren.e.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
Lynchburg. Va, July 2.-The local
post office revenues show an increase
OF s3.7l3.54 In the fiscal year ending
June 30 as compared with the fiscal
year of 1e0s-19l0. The total revenues
OF the office We're sl44,573.12
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Haughton and baby
and Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. weitzeil. Of
this city, are spending the summer al
the home of Mrs F. e. Greenwait. ir
Wytheville.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

Rev. Wythe p. Anderson and fam
lily left Saturday for Winchester. Ky
where they will spend several week
visiting relatives.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

Mrs. Garland Coleman and children.
r. Taylor. Mary and Oma. left last
week to visit Mrs. Coleman's mother,
Mrs. r. "A, Coleman. in Amelia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

Miss Matte Berry, who has been q
guest of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs
William Berry. for two weeks a
Raphine, has returned 20 Richmond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

Mrs. Culpepper and Miss Otteline
Culpepper are among the Richmond
people stopping at the Henry Clay Inn,
Ashland.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

Mrs Alice Mines has returned tc
Richmond. after visiting relatives In
Ashland for several days last week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

The Misses Gates. of 2lO5 Floyd Ave
nue.. have as their guests, Misses Elton
and Hazel Weaver, of Newport News
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

Miss Bessie Krausc has returned t
the city. after spending n month wit
friends In Lynchburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

Miss Mary Sue Taylor has returned
to her home In Chatham after treat
ment at St Luke's Hospital here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

Mrs. Renzie Hall. of this city. Is
guest OF Mrs. J. H. Hall. in Gordons-
Vile. for this week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

Miss Rosalie Gates and Miss Weaver
Will leave town shortly to spend a
week with friends in Gloucester.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03
DROPS OUT OF SIGHT;
TRAGIC END FEARED
Family of Theodore Grove Alarmed for His Safety
Frederick County Farmer Is Gored by Mad
Bul-News of the Valley.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
Winchester. Va July 2-Theodore
Grove, member of a well known fam
lily of the western section of Freder-
lex county. has vanished from the
communication of his relatives and
friends. and as he has not been
heard from since last February many
of his kinsmen fear some calamity H. :
befallen him. Ills mother Mrs. BETH.
y. Grove. who lives at Whitacre. states
that he had been working In Win
chester. and went from here to Balti-
more. where he obtained empl yment
When several months passed without
her hearing from him. she addressed
letter to the Arm by which he was
employed, and it replied to the effect
that he had been taken sick and it
heard later that he had died. The
Bureau Vital Statistics in Bal
timore has no record of his death, and
friends here believe he has met some
tragic death.
C. r. Adams. of Frederick county.
was very painfully injured a few days
ago, when he was gored by mad
bull. which attacked him very sud
denly while he was riding horseback
from a field in which ne had been
working all day. Falling from his
morse. which had become terrified at
l!ic OIL tne Dull,
Adams fell off and was being gored
when the bull chased the horse down
the road. Adams was rendered uncon-
scious for several hours, and when ne
gained his senses he was lying at the
bottom of an embankment having
rolled down the steep hill.
Solomon Middleton, who lives near
Topknot, Shenandoah county, wa s taken
to his home yesterday from the Win
chester Memorial Hospital. where he
has been under treatment since he was
shot through the intestines over
month ago By Henry Goetz. of Saums-
Vile. in the vicinity of the Strasburg
skating rink. For several weeks Mid
dleton's life was despaired of, as his
intestnes had been puuctured seven
times by the bullet, but he is now re-
covering. Middleton had taken Goetz
to task for walking along a lonely
lane with Mrs. Bette Eaton. a first
cousin OF Middleton, who had not been
living with her husband, and Goetz
not only shot Middleton, but sent a
bullet into the woman. The bullet
lodged in one of her legs. Goetz is
still in the Woodstock jail
Friends and family connections from
many sections of Virginia, West Vir-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

gone to Atlantic City. where they ex-
pect to remain for several weeks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

The Business MEMS AT
Winchester and Fredeit
has petitioned the Baltimde
Railroad to make a physS
ton in the Northern sectil
chester with the Cumberl}
Railroad. whose line now
within forty or nifty yards
timore and Ohlo's line.
bcriand Valley officials hav,
their willingness to make t
ton. and the matter has b,
to the other road.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs c. y. Dalrymple and
Miss Natalie Cha pman will leave in a
few DAYS for a visit to Wilmington.
Philadelphia and Lititz, Pa.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03
<FSa,?!:11gX2S
S Nv dice

Every woman IS heart responds to
the charm and sweetness of baby's
voice, because nature intended her for
motherhood. But even the loving
nature of mother shrinks from the
ordeal because such time is regard
ed as period of suffering and danger.
Women who use Mothers Friend are
saved much discomfort and suffering,
and their systems, being thoroughly
prepared by this great remedy, are
in healthy condition to meet the
time with the least possible suffering
and danger. Mothers Friend is
recommended only for the relief and
comfort of expectant mothers it is in
no sense remedy for various ills,
but its many years of success, and
the thousands of endorsements re-
ceived from women who have used it
are guarantee of the benefit to be
derived from its use. This remedy
does not accomplish wonders but sim
ply assists nature to perfect its work.
Mothers Friend allays nausea, pre-
s 4; 4 s s2 ss5'" Ed I'd q Mothers
contributes to eSHlasgDT0A
strong, healthy mn HGSEK9E
motherhood. Mothers Friend is sold
at drug stores. Write for our free
book for expectant mothers.
BRADF1ELD REGULATOR co., Atlanta, Go.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

Mrs. ]. Lee Koiner and daughter,
Marie. have gone to Virginia Beach,
where they will spend some time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

When Ernest B. Clevonger. OF
Grimes. Frederick county. went into
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03
Ricllmond's Leadil

his hen house the otheH
eggs that had been lat
he was much surprised /
fully twice as large al
egg. He turned It overl
enger. who broke 1t u
She found 1t to contain
an egg and also anot
formed egg in a shell.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

Mrs James T. Parkinson. OF this
city, is visiting her father. j. A. Glenn,
in South Boston.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

Mrs. w. F. Walsh and little Misses
Catherine and Margaret Walsh, have
returned to Gordonsville. after short
stay in this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

During a storm several days ago in
The vicinity or stephens City. a flock
OF 100 sheep was huddled together IN
field, when @ bolt of lightning came
down. scattering the animals In every
direction. The owners OF the sheep
expected TO find all dead. but only
seven were killed. The wool on all
the other sheep. however, was badly
slnged
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

All the uniforms. guns and other
equipment for the officers and men of
Company l. Second Regiment of Vir-
ginia Volunteers, reached Winchester
few days ago, and the same have
been distributed. The company Will
go to the Culpeper encampment the
latter part of the month. and will be
In command OF Captain James p. Rear
don. United States Army sergeant
is here drilling the men.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

Miss Annie Hulcher. of 1915 Floyd
Avenue. is visiting relatives in Ports
mouth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs. George B. Hutchings
have closed their house here and are
spending the summer with Mrs. Cliff
ford Bridges. in Ashland.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

Miss Olive Lee Hall. of this city. is
registered at the Henry Clay Inn, In
Ashland
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

Mrs. Sarah Harpley Cornwell the
last member OF tho old and we'll
known Harpley family OF Frederick
county. died OF tuberculosis few days
since at her home at Armel. aged six
ty-eight years. Her husband. James
NJ. Cornwell, died two years ago She
leaves four sons and three daughters
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

The annual horse show of the Blue
Ridge Hunt Club Is to be held on
July In the grove near the Carter
Hall estate at Wildwood. and all the
eighteen clascAs have been filed
There Will be several racing events
for cash and ribbon prizes. While
not on the regular Virginia circuit
the Blue Ridge Clubs show always is
largely attended. principally by the
owners OF show ring horses. and many
social festivities are held in connec-
ton with the exhibition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

Mrs. 5. G. Grant and Miss Jean Brent
have gone 10 Atlantic City, where they
will spend about ten days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs. r. v, wh,tehurs. hay,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

Lester D. Arnold. son of Mrs. Matte
Arnold. OF Frederick county. carried
off nearly all the most coveted honors
last week lat the commencement exer-
cises held at the McDonogh School.
near Baltimore. He won the prize for
tho best article written for the school
paper prize for the best scholarship.
the lecturers medal In the Allen Do
batting Society. and handsome gold
watch given for excellence OF char
aoter and conduct.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

DR.. Curd. who has bp n spending
several days in Richmond. has returned
to Gordonsville.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

Mrs. Z. A. Kendler has return 20
the city. after spending several days
as the guest OF her mother, Mrs. G. w.
Durette. at Red Hill.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

DR. and Mrs. j. NJ. Biedler. OF Har-
risonburg, are spending some time
with friends in this city
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

While James Roach. living several
miles west of Winchester was pick
ing berries yesterday morning, he was
suddenly attacked by q vicious green
colored snake. five feet long. which
struck at his boot. Kicking the snake
away. Mr.. Roach prepared to leave
the spot, but was attacked again by
the reptile, even more vic!ousy than
at first. whereupon he dropped the
bucket of berries and jumped on the
monster with both feet. crushing out
Its life.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

Friends and family connections from
many sections of Virginia, West Vir-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

T. Howard Smith. who has been a
recent guest Of his sister, Mrs. r. c.
Beazley. in South Boston, has returned
to the city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

Mrs. A. l. Wolfe and daughters
Elizabeth and Charlotte. have return
ed to Roanoke. after visiting in thii
city
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-03

Mrs. Carter Weisiger. who has been
visiting in Atlanta. is now the guest
of her daughter. Mrs. Walker Cottrell.
in Richmond.