Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-31
NOTES rgoM mANcursrEn.
Accidentally shot Himself Church
watfers- -per.oanI Poiuts.

Mr. j. ". Ferris. OF this city, received a
telegram from Powhatan SUNDAY afternoon
stating that his cousin. Charles Woodbridge,
who accidentally shot himself on Friday, was
in precarious condition, and that Il would
be several days before the physicians could
tell what will be the result OF his injuries. Mr.
Ferris Will probably 20 up 10 PowbataD e'oay
If he hears nothing more favorable from ms
cousin. Mr.. Woodbridge IL a son OF Archer
u. Wooldrige, who lives In Chesterfield near
the AppomattOx river. lie was hunting IN
Powhatan only few miles from home with
q double .barreled shotgun aud had killed a
sqnirrol and reloaded his Gun. when his dog
came ND and began to Jump up 10 catch The
squirrel which he held In his hand. In
jumping the dog struck one Of the hammers
10 the gun with his foot, causing the weapon
To disch7rge its load. which took effect IN
Mr.. Wooldridge's left breast and shoulder.
Drs. Southall and Fuiks are attending the
wounded man and hope for bis recovery, but
say they cannot tell much about It under
rine days.
Regular services were held at The various
churches In this city on Sunday, and The
congregations In most eases were good.
Rev. II. W. Williams preached an able SER
mon at the Bainbridge- Baptist
church in the morning from the text
Abhor that which is eyii.' lie
pointed out and discussed many OK
the evils OF the present day. and was
particullrv severe IN his dcnuuciation OF
the liquor traffic and The desccration OF tue
Sabbath. Rev. l.. 81. Peterson preached 10
a large congregation at the Central Metho-
dist church 1t night, and the sermon was
conceded 10 be one OF the best he has de-
llvcred in Manchester. Next sunday night
be- will preach on "The True Glory OF the
Young Man.
There came near being two deaths In this
city on sunday from the effects Of audanum,
but fortunately the results were not serious.
Saturday night about II O'Clock Mr.. Henry
j. Nantcl drank about an ounce Of the drug
and was very in until Yesterday, when be
was relieved. He complained OF severe pain
In the chest and SAYS he took the medicine
TO relieve this. Mrs. POmpey Harris has
also been ill since sunday morning from the
effects of draught OF the drug which she
took. She was slightly better Yesterday af-
/ tprnoon and will recover. it IS thought.
The funeral OF Thomas Garter, the little
| child OF Mr.. j. G.. Goolsby, that died salur-
| day afternoon, took place Il ON the iamlly
residence. on Porter street, SUNDAY after
noon, and the services were conducted by
! Rev. !. &. Hall. Ne,srs. George T.. Gary,
-. l.. NiliiNlg VAtllNN H. iA't'' ''N''f 'N'
| Mayor A. {. Atikis-0n acted a pall-hearers.
| The lnterment took place at shockoe
| cemetery.
George ". Hall, Esq, Of Petersburg,
! great chief of records Of the Great Council
/ OF Virginia. /. O. Il. 81, was IN the city
/ sunday, the guest ci Great ocpor-oi-N am-
pum George ". Toby and PaSt-Grcat-
/ Sachem William +. Granger. OF Richmond.
There were several cases before the MAYORS
! Court Yesterday morning, but none OF them
were " great importance. The largest hne
imposed in any one Of them was = and
costs.
Quite n large party, mostly gentlemen
! from this city. went 70 Norfolk saturday
night ON the excursion 10y the Virginia
Steamboat Company. They returned cnry
Yesterday morning and report having had
delightful trip.
The sunday school OF the First African
church held It's annual plc-uic Yesterday m
| Chesterfield. There we're clgh. iour-h horst
wagons iull OF children and older folks IN the
party, which was indeed 4 merry ana happy
one.
The Richmond and Dauyie Railroad
| Band will give a concert on the Courthouse
| Square tonight, when the programme pub
lished IN sundays Dispatch viii be executed
Mis-. T., j. lOWi5i. alG .i'r sOr ,Olnnie
who have been visiting IN Caroline, are eN
! pected home to-day.
10 consequence Of the heavy rain Of sun
day night and Yesterday morning the trench
digging force had to suspend operations OF
Hull street yesterday.
Miss Jane Moody. Of Galveston, Texas, l.
| visiting friends I'm this city.
Mrs. Il. p. Bate. Of Prince George, l.
| visiting relatives here.
Alrs. Junius Lipscomb is critically i'll.