Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-01
MANCHESTER IN SHORT SPACE.
Brief Nstes and Personals from,
Across the River.

Work was begun Yesterday morning ex.
cavating for the foundation walls OF the large
three-story brick building which Mr.. 4. j.
Bradley is going 10 have erected II the south.
west corner Of Tenth and Hun streets, and
Mr.. j. j. Blanton, contractor for the brick
work, Is expected 10 commence laying bricks
to-day. The structure will be 40xl2O feet,
and will cost about $4,000. There will be
two storerooms fronting on Hull street,
each 20X60 iset, and the corner one will be
occupied by the Lsdder as newspaper office,
aud the building will be named iOr the paper.
There will also be three stores fronting on
Tenth street. The second floor viii be used
for Offices and the third will be converted
into a hall with capacity for seating 500
persons, and will be fitted up for public en-
tertainments. Mr.. George A. Blanton has
the contract FOR the woodwork.
The people OF Manchester are pleased to
know that work has begun on the street.
railway line which proposes to run over
MayO's bridge, but many are asking the
question, "When will the Manche.te. end
Oi the line be huiltf" II has always been
thought that this part OF the road would be
built first, but TIE present Indications are
that the line IS to be built solely for the pres
ent to accommodate residents OF and visitors
TO Richmond who wish 10 attend the Expo
sltion and that the citizens OF Manchester
will receive no benefit whatever from the
line on this particular occasion. IL this
DOlcv shall be carried out there will be 4
feeling OF indignation among the Manches-
ter people. By all means let the line be built
TO the Exposition. Grounds at once. and let
the Manchester part Of il De constructed also,
so that our people may have the benefit Of
The road.
Mr. J. b. yaden, CITY Auditor, yesterday
received telegram from Morrison, OHIO,
announcing the death Of Mr. q. Z. p.
Wheeler, formerly OF Manchester, and also a
member OF Stuart Lodge, !. .. o. f. The
deceased left Manchester some years ago.
When here he resided in the house now
owned and occupied by Senator Lloyd.
The first Open.air concert OF the season
was given last night in the Courthouse
Square by the Richmond and Danville Rail-
road Band. There was large crowd pres
ent and the music was very sweet, and was
not only enjoyed by those on the square but
could be heard distinctly several blocks or.
G. w. Harris tcOlorcd), who has held that
position for several years. has received from
General Malone O certificate OF his reap-
pointment a. chairman OF the Republican
party IN this city. Meetings will be held
here next week 10 elect delegates TO TIE Re-
publican Congressional Convention 10 be
held at Henrico courthouse In September.
There will be no services at the Central
Methodist church tonight IN the absence OF
the pastor, Rev. f.. VI. Peterson, who ls at
tending the District Conference now In ses-
sion in klng William county.
Mr.J Il. Perdue left Yesterday afternoon
for the conference. Rev. ". +. Grant, pas
tor OF the West. End Methodist church. Is
also attending the conference.
The funeral OF Mrs. Julian Il. Lipsc0mb
took place at 4 O'Clock yesterday afternoon
from 81. Johns German Lutheran church,
IN Richmond, and was attended by large
number Of persons from this city. Rev. DIR.
Menzel conducted the services, assisted by
Rev. Decatur Edwards, OF the CloptOn-
Street Baptist church.
Mrs. DR.. Dorset, G.. III. Dorsett, Mary
Dorset. Mrs. Hewlett, and Miss Emma
Reys left Yesterday morning for the Bedford
Alum aud Iron Springs.
Judge John III. Ingram and wife have re-
turned from Powh1tan on account OF indis-
position.
Misses Carter Sublett and Clara Ingram
have also returned from Powhatsn.
Judge ;. Bassett French is visiting in
Prince George county.
United States Marshal L. W. Scott was In
the city yesterday.
Late yesterday afternoon, when Mr. Julian
{. Snellings was driving down Hull street,
a small cOored boy ran In front OF the horse
and was knocked down and run over, but
fortunately was not at all hurt.