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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
HIGHWAY HEAD IS
BACK FROM NORFOLK
Commissioners Coleman ImpreSses
Need of Improving Road From
Richmond to Hampton Roads.

Commissioner George p. Coleman,
Of the State Highway Department re-
turned TO his office yesterday from
Norfolk, where he attended a lunch
con given ia his honor Wednesday by
the Chamber of Commerce Of that
city. Mr.. Coleman spoke on Road
Development" which Is a subject of
great interest In the seaport town
Al the luncheon the Norfolk, Eliza
beth City and Edenton Highway AS
ISOLATION was formed as part OF the
Virginia interstate system Of high
ways from Washington to Richmond,
and from Richmond to Norfolk. The
Norfolk association will push road
building in that vicinity. in that way
opening up larger territory adjacent
to the city for trade among the farm
ers. and as an invitation to tour
ists
The road from Richmond to Old
Point Is not In good condition, in
some parts, In fact, It being in ex-
trenlely bad shape Mr.. Coleman
stated yesterday that there was every
reason why this highway should be
Immediately put in passable condition,
and expressed a hope that a similar
organization 70 that in Norfolk would
be formed, which would work for the
building of the highway. Tourists all
over the country come TO Virginia to
visit the historic grounds Of James,
town. Williamsburg and Yorktown.
and the Improvement OF the roads
would attract them in large numbers
TO the profit and adva ntage OF the
State
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
William s, Davis,

Chatham, Va. Aug. sl.--wiiliam
8. Davis, editor Of he Pittsylvania
Tribune, the oldest paper published
at this place. breathed his last at his
home in South Chatham. Tuesday
afternoon. at a few minutes before 4
O'Clock.
Mr.. Davis fell prey to the Hodgkins
disease, and had consulted the lead
ing physicians, having twice taken the
radium treatment. which at first ap-
peared to be very beneficial, but ex-
treme weakness followed the second
treatment, from which he never over
came, passing away after several
months lingering. during which time
he was tenderly mlnistered to by his
devoted family. Mr.. Davis was in his
fifty-ninth year, and came to this
place more than forty years ago from
Farmville He was held in high es-
TEEN and much liked by all who knew
him. Besides his wife he is survived
by the following children: w. F.. w
B. and Allen Davis, Mrs. L. J. Sands
and Miss Alma Davis. all OF whom
were with him when the end came
1nterment was in the Chatham Gene
terry. He was member of Pittsyl-
vania Lodge of Masons.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
GREAT FARM EXHIBITS
At BIG STATE FAIR
4. q. SANDY Helps Directors In Efforts
To Make Forthcoming Exhibit
ton Better Than Any.

T. - Sandy, State Demonstration
connected with tho Department Of
AgrioullQte ~ Washington. was in the
city yesterday in conference with the
board Of directors Of the State Fair
association,
The meeting was held at State Fair
headquarters yesterday afternoon, with
NreSl- J, 7. Anderson. chairman;
l.oFh 4 Page. Barton II. Grundy.
Alvin Smith and K. w. Spilman pres
5f5t-
Mr. Sandy stated that he had been
in communication with leading farm
erf-= tAfftttfe 4fett4t the EtAte,-anti- that
many Of them had Informed him that
they would have displays at the state
Fair IN -eateheE. and that heeaasa- e4
| the splendid weather conditions the
agricultural exhibit at the fair this
year would be far above the avera ge
while tho United States Govern.
mert has no hand in the displays this
year said Mr.. Sandy last night, at
Will encourage all OF the farmers in
the state to do their best. and from
what ! gather there will be n better
general display this year than ever
before. | am doing what I can, and
am urging all the farmers and the
county men to place themselves be.
fore tho country by sending their pro-
ducts TO the fair. and I am satisfied
that there will DO a great diversity
Of exhibits"
Mr. Sandy Ia assisting manager Con.
ME Saunders In making the agricul-
turai end Of the fair the best ever
He said, rs did Manager Saunders, thai
the efforts Of The Virginian had prov.
On of great value to the association
and that If all the great papers in tbs
State did as much. the coming fail
would prove TO DO the greatest ever
held
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
DIR. Kemper In Shenandoah.

Especial TO The Richmond VIrginIan.)
Shenandoah. Va. Aug. 31-A very
interesting series OF revival meetings
have been in progress in the Christian
Church OF this city for the past week.
The pastor. Rev. Warren Baldwin. has
been assisted by the Rev. George w.
Kemper, Of Richmond. Large con-
gregations have been in attendance
each night. with much interest mani
tested. A number have been added to
the church as result OF these meet
ings. DIR, Kemper spoke to a large
gathering of railroad men in the Nor
folk and Western shops here on Tues
day at the noon hour.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
Typhoid In TynChhurg.

Lynchburg. Va. Aug. 31.-Twenty-
six cases of typhoid fever are now in
Lynchhurg, but six of these cases were
contracted in the city. Only two cases
Of typhoid fever are in Rivermont,
while there Is a small epidemic In
Darlington. The other cases are scat
tered about the city. The two cases
in Rivermont have been traced to
the use of well water, according to the
health officer, and the cases in Dear
ington are attributed to the use of
we'll water, privtes and flies. The
health department will order several
wells closed in Lynchburg this week
as the water Is found to be polluted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
Prospects Fayor Harrison.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
Shenandoah. Va, Aug. 31.--Little
interest Is manifested here in the DEM
ocratic congressional primary election,
to be held in this district September
2, to select a candidate to succeed the
Honorable James Hay. 1t Is generally
believed the vote will be light with
prospects favoring the nomination of
Judge Harrison, of Winchester. His
opponents are Senator H. H. Downing,
OF Warren. for the long term. and
Senator N. p. Early. Of Greene. for the
short term.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
Arthur r. Carroll.

Arthur r. Carroll, thirty years old.
died yesterday morning at 1890 o'clock
at Stuart Circle Hospital, following an
emergency operation for appendicitis,
which was performed Tuesday. Mr.
Carroll, who made his home at 1908
Hanover Avenue. was employed as a
travelling salesman for q local piano
house. He became Ill in Roanoke
Sunday and was brought to Richmond
for treatment He was found to be
suffering from an acute case of an
pendicits. and an operation was
deemed imperative. Gangrene deyel-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
VICTIM OF SAD ACCIDENT
Mind Unbalanced by Blow, Presto
S Stewart q Suicide

Onancock, Va, Aug 31.-Preston
S. Stewart committed suicide by hang
ing himself in the barn at his home
here yesterday afternoon. His mind
is believed to have been affected by
blow on the head received in an
automobile accident about eighteen
months ago. Mr.. Stewart had been
the agent for the Virginia Carolina
Chemical Company for a number o.
years. Surviving him are his wife and
nine children-Preston Stewart, of
Norfolk; Margaret Stewart, of Wash
ington: Misses Eva. Elsie, Catherine.
Eloise and Alma Stewart and Harold
Stewart, Of Onancock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
Hold Union Picnic,

Especial to Ire Richmond virginian)
Wolftrap. Va. August 31,-The true
spirit Of Christian unity was beauti-
fully Illustrated in the union of the
Baptist and Episcopal Sunday Schools
Of Glover, Va. on a picnic today At
Wolftrap-
All the old-ttme theological differ
ences seemed to b e forgotten as
young and old endeavored to make
this day of perfect pleasure. q,
These union picnics Of the Glover
Sunday Schools have had great In
fuence in fostering good will and CO.
operation among the churches In that
prosperous little town
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
LAKE, seamen WON'T Go nnt

Chicago. Aug. 31.--Seamen on the
Great Lakes Will not become involve ed
in the railroad strike. If called, no
oording TO Victor A. Olander, score
tary OF the Lake seanen's Union. In
a statement issued by an officer of the
union in Cleveland. It was said tina,
$1,000 Lake searnen would go out IN
sympathy with the railroad brother
hoods and Mr.. Olander had the strike
order In his pocket.
The lake seamen have not even
considered sympathetic strike with
the brotherhoods." said he
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
SEVERE PUNISHMENT
MELTED OUT TO AUTOMOBILES

Ross A Cauthorne. OF 1801-A Mon
ument Avenue, was Wednesday SEN
fenced 20 enc day in Henrico Jail and
fined 800 and costs for recklesslv
driving his machine In the county
while in an intoxicated condition He
was also required to give bond for
$500 for twelve months. Cauthorne
was represented by Attorney Julian
Quinn, who said the sentence was ono
OF tho most severe ever given in the
county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
OBITUARY
Mrs. Maria q. Kenney

Harrisonburg. Va. Aug. S1.-Mrs
Maria G. Kenney, wife Of the late
William Kenney. died OF heart disease
at 10 o'clock yesterday morning at
the home of her son. l. G. Kenney,
near Singers Glen. She had been III
for several months.
Mrs. Kenney was Miss Maria c.
McDorman. She was a native OF
Rockingham County, and was nearly
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
Operates On Son of e. T. DadInun.

Norfolk. Va, Aug 31.--Henry Dad
nun. son OF Rev. and Mrs e. r. Dad
nun. of Berkeley, underwent a very
successful operation at the Norfolk
Protestant Hospital recently as the re-
suit of slight injuries received while
playing baseball. He Is now very much
improved and will be able to leave
the hospital in few days. The oper-
alton was performed by Dr. Levi Old
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
DEATHS

CARROLL-Died at Stuart Circle Hc]
pital, at 1880 A. NJ. August 81. All
THUR r. CARROLL. twenty-niI
years old. Remains at residence |
DR.. G. C. woodson, 424 North Tvs.
ty-ffth Street.
Funeral from Monument Epise|
pal Church TODAY at 4 P. M. n
terment In Riverview Cemetery
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
: Old Dominion
: News in Epitone

Danville-Henry Norman. sales
man In local store. dropped dead
Wednesday morning at Planters
Warehouse while soliciting trade Of
several farmers He vas flfty-eight
years old. His death was due to heart
trouble.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
and Western Revenues Rise.

Operating revenues OF the Norfolk
and Western Railway for the month
OF July. aggregated s484H.120, az
compared with 81, 467. 344 for the same
month OF last year, showing an In
crease of sS77.776. according to fig
ures made public Tuesday by Comp
troller J. w. Coke.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
LITTLE GIRL DIES SUDDENLY.
Prize Winning Babe OF Last Year
Claimed BY Death.

TsaIntN BY DezttI.
Bristol. Va, Aug. 31.--Dorothy
Leonard, aged three, who last year
won the gold prize as the most beau
tiful baby exhibited at the Bristol
fair, died suddenly, on the eve of this
years fair, and following the moth
er's effort to have the child ready for
exhibition again. She was the only
child of Mr.. and Mrs. T. ]. Leonard,
of RriSf oil.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01

several farmers. He vas ffty-eight
years old. His death was due TO neart
trouble
IynchburR-Onlyt two OF the fifty
three men enlisted in the Lynchburg
Ambulance Corps responded to the call
made Wednesday by the local recruit
ing office of the National Guard for
recruits for Field Hospital No. /, which
ia exnected TO be ordered to Browns
Vile for work among the Virginia
Euardsmen by September 10, These
two calls, It is stated, were not for
the purpose of enlistng, but rather
with the Ambulance Corps. which has
been dropped
with the amount Of interest shown
by the men enlisted for the Ambulance
Corps IL was believed that whom the
organization of that unit was ahan-
doned many of the men would gladly
re-enIist with the Field Hospital COM
pany, and the project Of recruiting for
the Field Hospital service has proved
somewhat OF a surprise to Lieutenant
w Harvey Whitmore, who has been
In I.ynchburg for the past several
DAYS for that purpose.
Danvtlle-Pursuantt TO an act of the
Legislature new police commission
was named here Wednesday afternoon.
Peatross appointed w r. Mitchell, for
twenty years a member Of the board
of aldermen. and Charles p. Davis,
prominent tobacco dealer; Mayor
woodine selected Colonel A. 3, Car
rington. president of the board OF
trade and member of the board Of al
dermen, and George s. Moore. of the
Common Council. They will serve
have entire charge Of the police de-
partrnent.
Concord-The Fisher Mem orial Bap
list Church at this place was dedtyat-
ed last Sunday with great success.
More than 1000 people were on the
grounds, and It WAC necessary to Use
both the Methodist and Baptist
churches for services DIR. George
Braxton Taylor preached the dedf-
catorv sermon at II A. N. in the Bnp
list Church. and Or. A. II. Conrad, OF
I.ynchburg held services at the same
hour In the Methodist Church. DIR.
Conrad also preached at go Z. NJ IN
the same church. and Rev. J. NJ,
Street preached at the same hour in
raised was SG90.7s. including sub /
scriptions bv letter
Lvnchbure-A contract has been let
through the IYnchhure office OF the
state Highway Commission, to Nc
Comb and Cav. for steel bridge TO
cost about s2.5Oo. TO he erected over
IVY Creek on the Link Road, about
two miles from the corporate limits
IN two m thu hr-i5
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company of Indiana
Richmond. Va. September /. 1915.


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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
Henry w, Eubank

Henry w. Eubank died yestera]
morning at O'Clock in the homa
his parents. 500 South Pine SRA
He was twenty-seven years old
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
Rev. Vincent WhaIey wben,,.

Harrisonburg, Va. Aug. 3l.-R1
Vincent Whaley Wheeler, sixtv-.svI
years old. died Sunday at Cist
Forge. He was a widely known nd
lister Of the Baltimore Methodist O.
ference. Two years ago he gave
his duties as pastor at New Hoy
Augusta County.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01

oped and caused death. Mr.. Carl
is survived by his mother. Mrs. ~
Carroll, of New York. who was ca7
here by his sudden illness. He ~
nephew of John g. Sizer, of M
mond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
Duval IdnkOus.

Blacksburg, Va. Aug. 31.-Dnx
Lnkous. son of Mrs. Mollie ana
late Byrd Linkous. died Monday n,s
at the family home three miles frc
Blacksburg. Rev. D. M. Brown. NJ
tor of the Methodist Church here
Rev. Robert B. Nelson, rector
Christ Episcopal Church, condue.
the funeral service from the residen
Tuesday afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
Sent On to Grand Jury.

At this mornings session OF the Po-
lice Court, Rupert Rainey a white
youth charged with breaking into the
storage warehouse of the Kent Furni-
tire Company and stealing four dim
ner sets of the value Of IS each, was
sent on the Hastings Court for trial.
At yesterday afternoons session of the
court w, r. Martin, formerly Of
Danville, was fined $40 for Wife beat
ing and placed under a bond OF 800
for six months
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
Mrs. Mnrgaret C. Welch.

Harrisonburg. Va. Aug. 31.-Mrs.
Margaret c. WEIGH. widow of Robert
A. WEIGH, died on August % at the
home of her daughter. Mrs ]. P.
Johnson, Buena Vista. where she had
made her home for a number of years
She had been an invalid for almost
three years. because of paralysis and
erysipelas.
Mrs. WEIGH was a daughter of the
late William Dickey, and was eighty
four years. four months and thirteen
days old. She was born in Rock
bridge County, and lived for several
years near Tenth Legion, where she
was well known. Her husband. A.
Confederate veteran, died at Titus
Vile, Pa. on his return from the
Elmira, N. Y, prison at the close of
the War Between the States.
Surviving Mrs. WEIGH are two
Mrs. Garland. of Des
Moines, Iowa; Mrs. ]. p. Johnson.
of Beuna Vista. and one son. w. A.
WEIGH. OF Tenth Legion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
Records Certificate.

The certificate OF Incorporation Of
the Talmage Furniture Company. In
corporated was admitted to record
in tho office of Clerk Bass. today.
The capital stock Of the corporation
Is given as $4,000 minimum. $50.0
maximum, in shares OF 500 each.
The officers are. president, Robert A
Talmage; vice president, william A.
Totty: secretary and treasurer, Lin
wood Short. The above named off,
GERS with Fannie NJ. Hardy compose
the board of directors.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01

Pamplin -- Through Norfolk and
Western freight train. easthound. kill
ed an unknown man here Tuesday
morning. The only Identification was
a tattoo mark on the left arm Of
Charles G.. Meredith" followed by
the letters 20. 8" Tho body was
buried here in the afternoon by the
town authorities, No papers OF any
kind was found
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01


The flag for the new Hotel Peters
burg. bearing the emblem of the no.
tel, has arrived and will be raised
tomorrow, marking a new epoch in
the advancement Of the city OF Pc
tersburg. The lessee. J. c, Alexan-
der, announced today that everything
would be In readiness for the OPEN
ing of the hostelry on September Is.
W. G. r. q. to Meet Today.
An executive meeting OF the w. C..
r. U. will be held at o'clock to-
morrow afternoon at the Market
Street NJ. e. Church. Every officer
and each vice-president is urged to
attend and bring full report
Ohicer Hudgins Better.
Patrolman W. p, Hudgins. Of the
local police department who has been
confined to his home in the West End
for several days with an attack Of
appendicitis, is somewhat improved
and his friends are hoping for his
early recovery.
p. G. smoot. an esteemed citizen
OF the West End, Is suffering from
an attack of appendicitis at his home
in West Washington Street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01

eighty years of age. For many years
she had been a member OF the Presby-
terrain Church.
Surviving Mrs. Kenney are nine
children. l.. c. Kenney, of Singers
Glen: A. w. Kenney. Of near Tide
Springs; G. o. Kenney. OF Franklin
Grove. Illinois; A. L. Kenney, OF Can
ada; Mrs. Lizzie Hess, of Singers Glen;
Mrs. Mary Nicewander. of near Har-
risonburg: Mrs. Annie Payne. of near
Staunton: Mrs. Lizzie Armentrout and
Mrs. Sallie Thomas. of Roulette, North
Dakota. She also leaves fifty-eight
grandchildren and twenty-six great
grandchildren.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
Negro Shot In the Head.

The management OF Lakemont
Park, an amusement resort on the
p and A. electric railway in Prince
George County. has volunteered to set
aside tomorrow's receipts at the re-
sort with free admission to the park
for the benefit of the Confederate
monument fund being raised by
Prince George Chapter United Daugh-
tiers of the Confederacy, to pay the
cost of n handsome monument. which
viii be unveiled by the chapter at the
county courthouse in October.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01

Mr.. and Mrs, W. w. Robertson,
Woo have been visiting In stanton
Tor while, have returned IN their
nome in Richmond, accompanied by
Miss Pauline Mills. who will be their
guest for several weeks
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01

Miss Dora Taylor. OF Richmond, Is
the guest OF Mrs, J. ", Miles, in Roa-
noke.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-01
Motoring Partio,e

Mr.. and Mrs = r. conway and CHI
dren, Of Henderson. Ky, are guests ot
MIR. and Mrs. Alvin T Rowe They
came IN their auto making The trip OF
$50 miles in less than Ave days They
Will take their son Ia Y. VI l., Iaxng-
ton and then visif Mr. c. a. Conway
ana family, In Caroline County
Miss Agnes Kelly q Richmond ia
visiting friends !n Asheville. n. G.
Miss Ketly VIII motor throuE the
mountains of Western North Carolina
bafo~a ra+vrrI,y
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-28
AMEND AND REPORT
IMPORTANT MEASURE


The Senate and House Committees on
Agriculture. Mining and Manufacturing
spent some time yesterday afternoon
considering the commi sion merchants
hiu. to which there has been consid-
erahlc opposition. 4 large number Of
apple LroWers and representatives Of
the farmers ou the one side and lead
ING commission men from different
cities wtlc present.
As the result Of the conferences held
before the joint session of the two
committees opened an agreement was
reached which makes the BIN reason
ahle satisfactory TO both sides Under
the new law, which is similar to those
passed in many other States, com
mission merchants will be required be-
fore being licensed TO secure a ccrti-
hcate from the Commissioner OF Agri-
culture and 70 give bond In the sum
Of $500. Where complaints as TO
settlements are made they are to be
iuveetiEated by the commissioner
When Complaints are made shippers
may demand the names OF the persons
70 whom his produce has been sold.
Peanuts cotton and lumber are ex-
empted from the operations of the
law, and so is tobacco. 1t Will prob
2rIy pass al it now stands and the law
vii go into effect with the beginning
cf the license year. May J., 1917
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-28

Miss Salie Jackson Peters, sixty
four years old. was buried yesterday
from the home of her sister, Mrs.
Lucy f. Brock. SIT West Marshall
street The services were conducted
by Rev r, A Smoot pastor OF Cen
tenary Methodist Church
Miss Peters body was discovered
wednesday night in the attic room OF
Mrs. ], L. Lyons boarding house, at
zoe East Leigh Street, a victim OF
accid entail asphyxiation. From all IN
dications life had been extinct over
thirty-siX hours.
Attracted by the odor of gas. mem
hers Of the house entered the room
and found the lifeless body on the
floor near the bed. Though fully
dressed. 1t was apparent that the un-
fortunate woman was preparing to re-
tire.
The gas Jet and stove were still
burning, and an investigation dis
closed that n leaking tube attached
10 this stove was the cause OF tho
tragedy.
Coroner Taylor viewed the body and
stated that II was clear case of ac-
cidental death.
Besides her sister, Mrs Brock, Miss
Peters Is survived by a sister In Pc
tersburg. Mrs. Victoria J. Mosby