The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-08
South Richmond Bureau,
The Times-Dispatch.
1000 Hull Street
,Phone Madl.on l7s,

Phone Madison IFS.
In the Chesterfield Circuit Court yesterday
Mrs NJ. E. Talcoit won her sui; against,
the Virginia Railway and Power Company
and was awarded sI.o9o damages for injurle.
to hcr foot and ankle, sustained by the al
legged negligent starting OF the company's
stepping or. She obtained the verdict by
compromise, and in addition TO the dam
ages awarded she was allowed to recover
nj! costs and doctors bills.
Mrs. Talcott was represented by Judge j..
NJ Gregory. who did not consent to the
compromise. being OF the opinion that tho
received.
Caucus Is Deferred
Owing to the absence from the city OF
Counclmen Garter C. Jones and w.
Bradley. OF the Washington Ward 'delega-
ton in the City Council. no caucus can be
held this week to determine on the name
Council for the appointment to the uncx-
pired term OF late George E. Gary, FIre
Commissioner OF Washington Ward. Tho
caucus Will, 1t 10 thought be held Monday
night. Meanwhile the question is tho topic
on al! tongues. Much speculation has re-
suited. Members 81 the delegation will
not talk about the candidates. although II
is said that each of the candidates has n
member pledged TO his support
Severe Cut on Head.
With large cash the Side of her
head. white woman, later identified as
Mrs. Mamie Huband, OF South Richmond.
was found $50 yesterday morning by
city ambulance was summoned and DR..
Grnwsey dressed the woman's wounds.
fell and struck her head. After being re-
rived she was taken TO the Third Police
Station Later she was ordered to be turn
cd to her husband by Justice Maurice,
who heard her story in Police Court, Part
James Powell. colored. given ine
OF 50 and costs for being drunk and unable
10 care for himself. He paid up and was
given his liberty.
Charged with curslng and abusing a
neighoor, Lizzie Rope coIored was arrest
ed yesterday on warrant She will an.
swer this morning.
,e 5Ssi W Sa1 ,eams,sp reported
street without license.
VIII Widen Hull Street
oWhe.S Of anut,ins property op the block
Hull Street. are. "a, the rcques, OF Assist
ant City Attorney George Wayne Anderson
submitting their valuation OF the property
This proposed impro, ement will be, II Is
generally felt. one of the most bpneflciaI
pieces OF work done on the Southslde dur
ing the year. The street ON this one bIoe,,
Is lust wide enough for two teams 10 mass
and with car tracks down the centre some
! dangerous jhnEles are With difficulty
the street Is Of the regular width making
this part OF tho street almost like an nj.
ley. TO increase the danger tho paving is
In depiorable state, and n thrce-fo ditch
on one side is the source OF many acct
dents
Lot Is Sold.
by deed OF bargain and sale recorded In
tie Hastings Court. Part .. yesterday. Mrs
catherine Crouch transferred tho propertv
known as a0G West seventh street, to p &
Ltnzi FOR $1,000 The lot fronts twenty reni
on Seventh street, and has depth of ma
feet. " NV
Last Chance for Poll Taxes.
For the convenience of tho workingmep
the office Of Deputy City TREASURER I,rn.
naugh VIII be Kept open saturday until q
J.; NJ for the payment OF the State tnXes
Ihe office OF Commissioner of Revenue w
H. owens and the ofrIce OF the clerk of the
Hastings Court. Part ?, will also be open n
mat hour for assessment and ccrti1ca ton
of delinquent taxes. 800 "'
Heptasophs Choose OFFICERS.
At the regular business meeting OF HestIa
Conc!avc. No. 45?. Improved Order of Hep
tasophs held at their hall at Eighth and
Hull Streets, last night. the officers for tho
ensuing year were elected as follows: r.
D. Jones, past archon: j. e. Egglcston
nrchon; q. W. Reams, provost; q. S. Moody y,
preatc: C. a. Rainer, secretary; j. I.
,aforrfssettc. hnanci.r: G. T. Walthnli. treas
'urer; r. C. Cook, inspector: j. +. ParsIn-
son. warden; L. f.. Patram. sentinel; a.
W. Reams: y. ". Smith and W. b, Crooks.
trustees: DR.. T. d. Jones. Representatives
To the supreme body. with G.. FsW.f Reains