Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-16
THE SOUTH SIDE.
A RESIDENCE BuRNED-HARRow rs
CAPE FROM DEATH.
Death OF Old Citizens Impressive Jabiles
Services -Kirmess Receipts
Personal Notes.
[correspondence OF the Richmond p,spa.cl

lCofrespondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch
PETERsBrRo, Va, November Is. 1886.
The residence OF Mr.. W. u. Walton. on
Harrison street, was destroyed by fire thu.
morning shortly after O'Clock. The origin
o! the fire while unknown Is believed 10
have been the work Of some malicious per-
son, but 81 whom there Is no suspieion.
Mr.. Walion's family have been visiting In
the country for some days. but Mr.. Walton
himself was IN the house. and was awakened
from sleep by the smoke barely In time 10
make bis escape. He had 10 be assisted ont
through bis chamber window, time not
even being afforded him 10 dress. The
house was consumed and all the furniture
therein. as well as the kitchen In the yard.
The property was insured for S3,0j0 in the
Williamsburg City Company, OF New
York, OF which 81 900 was on the residence
and the remainder on the furniture and
kitchen.
DEATH or OLD CITIZENS.
Mr.. George V. Scott, aged seventy'six
years, died to-day about II O'Clock. lie
was ono Of our most hOnored and liberal
hearted citizens, and for over fifty wears
had been actively engaged in mercantile
business here. During the past few months
he had become so enfcebled that he was
unable 10 leave bis homo. only occasionally
to 90 To his Office or 10 attend church. Tie
was for many years member and officer OF
the Wasbington- Street Methodist Episcopal
church. and In 81 the walks OF life bore the
character OF the conscientious Christian
man and true gentleman.
Mrs. Hattie Randolph, sister OF the late
Hon. II. Il. Meade, for several terms mem.
her Of Congress from this district, died at
Der home IN G.eensyiIlc county on S1tur-
day. at the advanced age OF seveaty.seven
wears. She was widely-knowu and respect
cd in this section.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
The Jubilee and foriy-hours' devotion
services which were commenced at -. Jo-
stph's Catholic church, in thu city, yester-
DAY, were very largely attended and Of a
very impressive character. Father O'Fer-
rail-, The priest IN charge, wds assisted by
Rev. Fathers Tlerney and Williams, Of
Richmond. Father 1ieruey preached a
sermon on "lndulgence," and the dior
eut forms Of indulgence. The services al
morning mass were marked bya procession
81 giIls and boys, the scattering OF flowers,
&c. The fioIal decorations about the altar
were beautiful and elaborate, aud the dis
play OF banners was very handsome. The
services will close te-morTow.
Mr.. James Prentiss, OF this city, while
ont hunting on Saturday, was painfully in
jured In both hands by the accidental ex-
plosion OF the primer OF his gun.
Several carloads Of emigrants have
passed West through this city during The
isst two or three days. their destination
being the coal-mues at i'ocahontas.
The cornet has been introduced into the
choir at the Tahb-Street Presbyterian
church, and II is understood will be per-
mancncy. This church has the finest organ
in the city.
II is believed that the late kirmess will
net $1,000 or 5000 10 the fund for the
buildng OF the new Music Hall. some
5000 were sometime ago subscribed by
our citizens FOR the same fund.
The cOlored driver for Dir. Ira Epes, OF
Prince George, whose Disappearance was
noted In this correspondence, turned up
alive on Saturday, and dIs'ipated all appre-
hen.ions as TO foul play in the premises.
II IL stated that he took on n little too much
liquor and got into trouble and became
separated from bis team, which WIS found
IN he road.
PERSONAL NOTES.
Rev. George l.. Pctrie. % Charlottesville,
preached twice on sunday at the Second
Presbyterian church, in this city-each
tine TO a large congregation. Mr.. Petrie
was for some years pastor Of this church,
and was exceedingly popular here.
Intelligence received TODAY from Colonel
williamson Simmons, Of Prince George
county, represents bis condition as very
uniayorable, and the fear is expressed that
hi. end Is not far of.
A number OF Presbyterian dIyincs who
attended the synod in Richmond lat week
and number OF Methodist diyines who
are on their wsy TO attend the annual Con-
ference, which meets in Norfolk on Wednes-
day, were IN our city to-day.
Rev. George SOmerville, assistant rector
OF Grace Episcopal church, who has been
in the lower couniie. for several days, re-
turned home TODAY. ROBIN ADAIR,