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The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26
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The Columbus Cemetery & Invest
ment Company.
/. The corporate titled of said
company is The Columbus Cemetery
g Investment Co.
2. The names Of the incorporators
are; 7. v. James. Columbus, Miss.
F. R. Miller, Columbus, Miss; l..
Bush, Columbus, Miss; A. G. john
son, Columbus, Miss; f. S. Evans,
Columbus, Miss.
8. The domicile is at Columbus,
Lowndess County, Mississippi.
Amount Of capital stock, 100000.
8. The par value of shares is S25.
6. The period of existence (no to
exceed fifty years. is fifty years.
Z. The purpose for which it is
created: To buy, own, sell, rent
lease, or otherwise dispose Of real
estate for burial purposes and other
purposes. mot to engage in any
form of agricultural
8. The rights and powers that may
be exercised by this corporation are
those conferred by the provisions of
Chapter "a, Mississippi Code, 1906.
t. V. JAMES,
+. X. MILLER,
l.. BUSH,
A. G. J0BS0N,
Il. S. EVANS,
lneorporators.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Columbus, Miss, MaY no., 1920.
Sealed proposals viii Be received by
the Highway Commissioners of MG
Vernon Road District Of Supervisors
District Three, Of Lowndes County,
Mississippi. until two o'clock, p. NJ,
on the seventh day of June, 1920, for
the work Of permanently improving
approximately fifteen and twenty
five one-hundredths (l5.25) miles of
public roads in said District.
Local gravel will be used for the
finishing surface, and is to be COM
paeted by dragging and machining.
Only certain portions of these roads
are to be graveled. Bids are invited
for doing this work, or any suh-divis-
ion thereof, consisting Of unloading,
hauling and laying drain pipe, clear
ing and grubbing, grading and gray
cling everything 10 complete the
roadways, and furnishing all material,
tools and labor necessary to complete
said roads.
Plans, profiles and specifications
are on file in the office Of the Chan
Gerry Clerk Of Lowndes County, Miss,
and in the office of c. l.. Wood,
County Engineer, Columbus, Miss,
and hank forms for proposals will be
furnished upon application, by the
Engineer.
Each bidder must accompany his
bid BY certified check, or bidders
bond, for an amount not less than ten
per cent 90 per cent? OF his bid, and
made payable to the Highway Com
ndssioners of Mt. Vernon Separate
Road District.
The Commissioners reserve the
right to reject any bid, or all bids, at
their discretion.
The roads to be improved are as
follows:
The Airline Road, from Eggleston
Bridge to the Upper Jamerson Mill
Road, distance of 60 miles:
The McCrary Road, from the Air
Line Road to the Upper Jemerson
Mill Road, distance of 81 miles.
The Yorkvile Road, from the Hess
lein Place to the Upper Jamerson
Mill Road, a distance of Sc miles.
Further shown by maps and pro-
files on file with specifications.
The work will consist of the follow
ing approximate quantities
The Airline Road.
Grading $1,000 cubic yards; gravel
4 200 cubic yards; clearing and grub
bing. So stations; fencing 3,400 lin
ear feet; drain pipe, 1e-inch, 70 lin.
ear feet; drain pipe, lS-inch, lSs
linear feet; drain pipe, 24-inch, "a
linear feet.
The McCrary Road.
Grading $500 cubic yards; gravel
900 cubic yards; clearing and grub
bing AZ stations; clearing and grub
hing, / acre; drain pipe, l2-inch, 90;
drain pipe, 18-inch, 100 linear feet;
fencing, 1900 linear feet.
The Yorkville Road.
Grading 10000 cubic yards; gravel
1,760 cubic yards; clearing and grub
bing, 236 stations; fencing, 4,6O0 lin
ear feet; drain pipe, l2-inch, 80 linear
feet; drain pipe, 18-inch, 1870 linear
feet; drain pipe, 24-inch, 100 feet.
G. ID. MCCLELLAN,
w. X. PHILLIPS.
A. M. LOFTS,
Highway Commissioners, Mt. Vernon
Road District, Lowndes County
Mississippi. o-l2-3w
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26
NOTICE TO LUMBER DEALERS
AND BRIDGE BUILDERS

The Board of Supervisors of
Lowndes County, Mississippi, will, at
its June meeting, on Wednesday, the
9th Of June, 1920, receive and open
bids for the furnishing of lumber and
construction work on floor Of the
County Bridge over the Tombigbee
River, as per plans and specifications
on file in the office Of the Chancery
Clerk. All lumber must be sized, and
bids may be submitted for either
Pine, Gum, or Oak lumber. Bidder
may bid for the furnishing Of lumber
separate and bid for the construction
work separate, or bid for the fur
nishing of lumber and construction If
one bid. Each bid must be accom-
panied with certified check in a.sum
equal to ten per cent of the amount
bid. Successful bidder will be re-
quired to enter bond in sum equal
to the amount of the contract, and
will be required to keep the roadway
open to the travelling public. The
Board reserves the right to reject any
and all bids,
Done by order of the Board Of Su-
pervisors of Lowndes County, Missis-
sippi, this tenth day of May. 1920.
JNO. j. RICHARDS,
Below. Clerk.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
The State Of Mississippi,

Lowndes County
Letters of Administration have been
granted and issued to the undersigned
upon the estate of Jim Oman. de-
ceased, by The Ct anccry Court OF
Lowndcs G. arty, Mississippi, son the
18th day Of April, A. d, 1920.
This is to give notics to all persons
having CLAIMS .gails' swt estate Z
Probate and pegiste~ same with ia
Chancery Clerk of Lowndes County,
within six months from this date. A
failure to SO probate and register said
claim will forever bar the same.
J. W. HAIRSTON,
Administrator.
This 10Th day Of April, 1920.
5-2-4w
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26
Acknowledgement.

State, Of Mississippi,
County Of Lowndes.
This day personally appeared be-
fore me, the undersigned authority
T. v. James, f. X. Miller, L. Bush,
A. G. Johnson and +. S. Evans, incor-
porators of the corporation known as
the Columbus Cemetery and Invest
ment CO., who acknowledged that
they signed and executed the above
and foregoing articles of incorpora-
ton as their act and deed on this the
Bird day of May, 1920
JN0. j. RICHARDS,
Chancery Clerk.
5-5-4wk
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, J
Lowndes County.
Notice 10 Bridge Contractors.

t'NN.~N ~ 1922 ~'
The Board Of Supervisors Of
Lowndes County, Mississippi, viii re-
ceive and open bids at its June meet
ing, on Wednesday, the 9th Of June,
1920, for the construction of the fol-
lowing wooden bridges: Bridge Of
Copper Greek on Fayette Road in
District No. /; Bridge of Jim Creek
on Moore's Bluff and Togo Road, in
District No. a. and repairs on the
wooden bridge over Cedar Greek, in
District No. a. Each bid must be aor
companied with a certified check in a
sum equal to ten per cent of the bid.
Successful bidder will be required to
enter into bond in a sum equal to the
amount of the contract, and will be
required to keep the roadway open
to the travelling public. The Board
reserves the right to reject any and
all bids. Plans and specifications on
file with the clerk of the board.
Done by order Of the Board Of Su-
pervisors Of Lowndes County, Missis.
sippi, this the tenth day Of May, 1920
JNO. j. RICHARDS,
5-16-4w. Clerk.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
TATE OF MISSISSIPPI, }

LOWndes County.
Letters of Administration have
been granted and issued to the under
signed upon the estate of Ira T
CASTOR, Deceased. by the Chaneery
Court Of Lowndes County, Mississippi
on the 18th day Of May, A. d. 1920
This is to give notice to all persons
having claims against said estate to
Probate and Register same with the
ChancerV Clerk Of Lowndes County
within six months from this date. A
failure to so probate and register
said claim will forever bar the same
IRA L. CASTOR, Administrator
This Nav 10. 1920, 5-16-4w
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
I.nwndas County.

In order to vote in the Primary
Election which will be held in August,
this year, for nominating candidates
for state offices, all persons offering
to vote in the primary must be reg
istered four months before the Gener-
al Election, which viii be held in No
vember. As Registrar for Lowndes
County, ! win be at the following
named places, on the dates indicated
below, for the purpose Of registering
all persons legally entitled to regis
tration, which inclued all parties who
for any reasos have been stricken
for the Poll Books. and those who will
reach the age Of twenty-one years
this year. before the General Election
in November.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE on MISSISSIPPI, ,
Lowndes County.

Lowndes County.
Letters. of Administration have
been granted and issued to the under
signed upon the Estate of Mrs. Earl
inc Gown, deceased, by the Chancery
Court of Lowndes County, Mississip-
pi, on the 10th day of November, A
d. 1919.
This is to give notice to all persons
having claims against said estate to
Probate and Register same with the
Chancery Clerk of Lowndes County
within six months from this date
A failure to 50 probate and register
said claim will forever bar the same
G. L. LINCOLN,
Administrator.
This Nav 18th. 1920. 5-9-3w
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
Lowndes County.

Letters Testamentary have been
granted and issued to the undersigned
upon the Estate of d. r. McClary.
deceased, by the Chancery Court Of
Lowndes County, Mississippi, on the
l7th day of May. A. d. 1920. !.
This is to give notice to all Persons
having claims against said estate ~
Probate and Register same with. the
Chancery Clerk OF I,owndes County
withir SIX months from this date.
A fSlure to 80 probate and register
said claim will forever bar the same.
]. z. MONTGOMERY,
Executor.
This May II, 1920.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26

A nice, pleasant purgative, that
also has a stimulating effect in the
liver and stomach, is one reason why
Prickly, Ash Bitters is so well liked
by men who have used it. They find
it good, medicine for the whole fam
lily. Price $1.25 per bottle Sold by all
DRUGGISTS.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26

10 Sale

FOR SALE: DELAvAL SEPARAT-
0RS-Why experiment with other
makes, when the DeLaval has led in
popularity and sales for more than
forty years? The DeLaval is the
worlds standard separator. w. d..
BISHOP, Selling Agent, Telephone
442-J. Columbus, Miss. 5-9-tf.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26
R H 3 U M A IT'S NJ

Is completely washed out of the sys-
tenn BY the celebrated Shivar Mineral
Water. Positively guaranteed, by
money back offer. Tastes fine; and
costs only a trifle. Delivered any
where, bys our Columbus agents, j. l..
Walkers Co. Telephone them,
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26

FOR SALE-Two 70-saw LOOMS Gin
System; shafting. pulleys, double.
box press, seed conveyer and scales;-
all in first-class condition. JOHN E.
TURNER, Vernon, Ala. 5-23-4t,
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26

FOR SALE-John Deere horse
power Hay Press. Engine mounted.
In good order. Have no need for it.
Price $4,000. J. ]. STURDIVANT,
Columbus, Miss. 4-25-tf
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26

FOR SALE-0ne Six-Cylinder Hud-
son Car; seven-passenger; in good
condition; suitable for taxi. Terms
cash. Telephone or write ]. ID.
EDWARDS Pyland Miss. 5-23-2t
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26

FOR SALE-One good as new Surrey
and set of double harness; one
Deering Mower; one Hay Rake. All
in good condition. w. NJ. WARE,
Military Road, near corporation. Tel
ephone 3ll-J. 5-26-2t
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26

Regular and systematic advertising
in The Dispatch will put the BIZ in
your business.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26

restores vitality and energy ty puriiyius anien-
rchLne the blood You can soon feel its Strength
snine. invla0ratua Effect Price Uc
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26
Automobiles For Sale

FOR SALE--A two-passenger Ford
Sedan; in fine shape; looks good
and runs good. j, w. GARNER,
Military Street IN 5-26-2t-
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26

FOR SALE-One Deering Ideal now
ing machine, 6-foot blade, good as
new; one Winship Double Revolving
cotton press, belt driven. A. A. Breast.
-h-16-4t
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26
For Sale Real Estate

COTTAGE FOR SALE-Niee cottage
on Bell Avenue; in splendid con-
dition. Only $3.50; half cash; bal
once on time at six per cent. MAER
REALTY COMPANY.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26

REAL ESTATE-See me about sell
ling your property, or about your
property, / sell only at owners price.
J. Il. Searcy. Att
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26

N0TICE-Two fine Kentucky Jacks
ansha fine Saddle Stallion win make
the season at FL Dorado Stock Farm;
$3.50 to insure a living colt. j. C.
MCCONNELL, Proprietor. r. f. d.
NO. 6. Telephone 755. 5-9-lm.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26

FIR Portable boiler and en-
s CINE for sale. Thirty H. P. boiler,
and twenty-five Fl. p engine. CAIN
& MORRIS. Steens. Miss. 5-l61lm.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26

MONEY LOST-$1 100000 to $780,
Il 90 per ton on butterfat on all farms
that are not using the free grass and
DeLaval Separator. w. B. BISHOP,
Selling Agent, Telephone a42-J,
Columbus, Miss. 5-9-tf
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26

LOST Between Columbus and Ar
tesla, Friday afternoon, one Ford
Federal casing, demountable rim.
Notify C. D. PRlTCHARD, Artesia.
Mississippi. 1t.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26

FOR first class cleaning and pressing
call The Southern Pressing Shop
Ladies work specialized. Phone 93l
O.. B. HOLLYWOOD, Prop. 5-23-lm
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26
Quick
Action
Corn
/. Cure
4Gsts.It" Stops Pain Instantly and
Corn Soon Lifts Right OF.

II. A few drops OF "Gets-It" quenches
sstprn pains like water quenches fire.
Gives you Immediate relief.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26
Rooms Wanted

WANTED--One furnished room and
kitchenette for couple without chill
dren. Telephone 242. 1t.
Everybody can afford silk shirts at
the price Loeb's are selling them.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26

FOR SALE -. High-grade Jersey
mich cows; fresh in milk. w. r.
PHILLIPS, Rural Free Delivery No.
2. Columbus. Miss. 6-26-lm.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26
Torrent

FOR RENT-From June 1 to Sept. Is.
my residence, 1905 College street,
opposite center campus. Completely
furnished; every modern convenience.
Small fruit and vegetable garden.
Phone GIG, or call at residence, for
terms. Tom F. MeBeath. 5-12-tf
SEE Dothorow and Guice when you
want milk COW. Phone S9s and
IoS. 5-2-lm
FOR RENT-Small place in Missis-
sippi Delta. Apply at The Dispatch
office. 5-26-2t.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26
THE CHARTER OF THE INDIE
PENDENT TIE x LUMBER
COMPANY. INC.

THE Corporate Title Of said
Company it: The Independent Tie
& Lumber Company, Incorporated.
2-The names of the incorporators
are: O. II. Sullivan, s. |. Sullivan, +.
r. Conwell, Sid 0. Lance, G. b.
Wilson.
3-The domicile Is at Mayhem,
Lowndes County, Mississippi.
4-The amount of capital stock is
100000.
5-The par value of shares is 500
per share.
g. The period of existence is so
years.
THE purposes for which 1t is
created are the manufacture and sale
of all kinds of hard wood and soft
wood lumber, ties. slaves, spokes,
and ak handles; all kinds of lumber
building material; to own and oper-
ate creosoting plant; TO buy and
sell for commissions lumber and tim
Der Of all character, growing and
otherwise; and to the purposes here
in set forth, to own and operate
branch plants in the State Of
Mississippi.
S-To exercise the rights and
powers conferred in such cases by
Chapter 95 Hemingway's Code of the
Laws Of Mississippi
O. II. SULLIVAN,
S. !. SULLIVAN.
f. K. CONWELL.
SID O. LANCE.
G. B. WILSON.
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
Lowndes County.
Personally appeared before me, the
undersigned authority at law, in and
for said County and State. o. H. Sui
Ivan. S. /. Sullivan, f. X. Conwell,
Sid q. Lance. and G. B. Wilson, each
Of whom acknowledged that they
signed and executed the foregoing APP
plication for Charter of lncorpora-
Der Company on the 18th day of
April, 1920.
N. G. FORT,
Justice Of the Peace, Ex- Office Nota-
ny Public, Lowndes County, Miss
(5-9-4w.)
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26

Because Of its tonic and laxative effect, LAXA-
I'VE BR0M0 QuINlNE tTablets) can be taken
BY anyone without causing nervousness or ringing
IN the head E.W. GROVES signature on box. Soc
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26

FOR SALE-John Deere grain binder
same as new; one 8 H, 2. gasoline
engine, practically new, |. v. DOTH
EROW. Columbus, Miss. 5412-3w
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26

COTTAGE FOR SALE Nice cottage
for sale. Apply to L. H. HATCH
ETT, Columbus. 5-2-1m
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26
Found

FOUND-Gold bar pin; fac smile
gold coins; found in Boards ready
to-wear department. Owner can re-
cover by calling at The Dispatch
office and paying for this ad. 5-28-2t
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26
Wanted
For RentR00ms

FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT
Apply at 4O1 Seventh Street, North,
T. w. MORRIS. 4-25-1 I'm
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26

ISTRAYED OR STOLEN-A Black
5 Mare Mule; four years old; weight
sabont 750 pounds; had on a grass
halter. Last seen in pasture on Sun
day, May 23fd, below Nashville Ferry
bn Gus Myrick's place. Any informa-
|tion to PROPST 4 CO., Columbus,
sMississippi. 5-26-tf.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26
Miscellaneous

M0NARCH-Brown Jack, with light
points; 10 1-2 hands high; weighs
about nine hundred pounds. Good
strong bone; active and quick. with
plenty Of style. His products are
showing large and strong, with good
dispositions; easily handled. This
animal is known as the Van SAINT
Jack. He viii make the season at
my place, twelve miles from Column
bus, on the Jackson Highway, at SIS
per season. Every precaution win be
taken, but | will not be responsible
for accidents. ]. N. BAILEY. 5-9-lm
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26
"Gets-It"
Feels ltOR

4 The corn begins to lose Its grip
at once. In a day or two Il Is so
loose that you can lift It OF. roots
and all. 'twixt thumb and finger
That's the last of 1t, as millions
have found out. 1t Is the simple,
= effective and comm on-sense way to
u be rid Of corns. n
a. & "Gets-It," the never-failing, guar
anteed. money-back corn remover.
costs but a tribe ct any drug store
MID BY u. Lawrence 0Co. Chicago.
Sold in Columbus and recommended
as the worlds best corn remedy by
j. w. Jones and Johnston & Game.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-05-26

This May II, 1920.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-08
REPORTS BIG ENROLMENT
AT WASHINGTON AND LEE
Summer bulletin Contnins Facts and
Figures Showing Great Progress
During Ycnr.

LEXINGTON, VA. August Tho
summer bulletin or Washington and
Lee University, which has Just been
published, contains facts and figures
indicating that the institution has
made unusual progress during the
past year.
Enrolment figures for the 1920
Is the largest student body in the
history OF Washington and Lee. Tho
admission of conditioned students
having less. than fifteen units has
been entirely discontinued by the fac
ulty.
Eight new professors have been
added to the faculty. and new de-
established. The school OF commerce
and administration has been rcorgan-
lied and enlarged. and n new degree,
that Of bachelor of science in com.
mcrce. authorized By the board Of
trustees. Tho law school has been
put on full three-year basis.
The financial campaign for MIL
Hon dollars additional endowrne n /
has passed the s550.o00 mark. and the
drive for the remainder Will be re-
ncwcd In tho fall. Tho university
grounds have been enlarged, a $780,
900 dorn!tory Is nearing completion
and n $4,000 memorial gateway has
been erected in memory of Washing
ton and Lee men in the world war.
The United Confederate Veterans
at their recent national convention
approved plan OF cndowinE and
equ!ppins the Robert T.. Lee memo
rial school Of civil and highway en-
cheering AT Washington and Lee, and
have appointed 4 national committee
thorities in raising the necessary
funds.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-08
And Dress Hats of
Panne and Lyons Velvet

lin ustrous black soft and brm eects-the latest
word coming the great gray cables from the Rue
Paix advising Mady of the fashionable setthe authentic
dress hats to be worn this Fall
Smart interpretations of the mode are now here on
display for your approval.
Floor Two-Central.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-08
ARRESTS NEGRO CHARGED
WITH ATTACKING WOMAN
Lynchburg Govcrness VIII Mako
Effort to Identify AssaiIant
When Shc Receivers.
Especial to Tho Times Dispatch. }

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch.)
LYNCHBURG, VA, August 7.-As
soon rs Miss Annie Ross. who was
crlminally attacked by n negro last
night about 1880. sufficiently RECEIVERS
from her experience she will be asked
to look at Robert Williams, alias
Alabama Red" In an effort to iden-
tify him M her assailant. She still
is under care OF physician. but is
expected TO look the negro over in
n day or two.
Miss Ross. who came here n few
years ago from Sweden. is n profess
sional rnnssucse and is Of athletic
build. but. despite the fight sho made
she was unable to free herself uutn
she had been dragged about 200 yards
TO a secluded spot and oycrpowcrcd
by the negro.
In her struggle with tho negro her
clothes were torn and there were
bruises ami scratches on her body.
Al soon as she reached the Haley
home the alarm WAS given and n
posse. assisted by the police. began
prompt search for the assailant.
Chief OF Police John Scay. taking per-
Boral charge OF the hunt.
Miss Ross said the negro struck
her with wrench. and in the home
mud on II. Officers also claim they
found other evidence corroborativc
OF their belief that Williams is the
right man. He now Is In Jail await
ing Identification.
Williams was arrested this morn
Ing after blOodhounds had followed
a trail from the scene of the attack
In Rivermont. near Randolph Macon
Woman's College. TO a house in Cham =
Dersyillc, u negro suburb, where Will
liams lived alone.
Williams was at home at the time
and was Immediately placed under ar
rest. although denying guilt.
Miss Ross. n governays in the home
or l.. j.. Haley, was seized on North
Princeton Street, shortly after she
had left n Rivcr!nont car from down
town. where she attended Il moving
picture show
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-08
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR
ADDRESSES VETERANS
John J. Corn,vcii Attends Annual
Confederate Reunion In Shenan-
donh County.

WINCHESTER. VA. August T.
Governor John J. Cornwcll. OF West
virginia. was the principal speaker
today at the annual reunion OF Con-
federato veterans. their friends and
families ut Fishers Hill. Shenandoah
County The Governor arrived here
last night. and was the guest OF his
brother. William Ii cornwell. presi-
Railroad
An address was made also by r.
Gray iiliams. of the Winchester bar.
The reunion attracted crowd esti-
mated at between 1900 and $4,000.
Special trains were run on tho rail
roads. and all Confederate veterans
were entertained without charge ny
Stovcr Camp. L. G. V. Of Strasburg
under whose auspices the Fishers
Hill reunions have been held for
nearly thirty years.