Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-05-12
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Death or mr.. !. Lewis Dorsett-That
water BiIi-Persouni, &c.

Information was received IN this city yes.
terday morning OF the death at IL O'Clock the
night before. at hisresdence about two miles
from Halsboro', OF DIR. J. Louis Dorsett, who
had long been 4 prominent character IN
southside Virginia, especially III religious
matters. Deceased, VINO had been IN Ill
health for a long time, was In bis sixty.ninth
wear. He bad long beer prominent as a
physician and for many years bad been
CLERK of the Middle District Baptist Asso.
citation. which held its last annual meeting
in Manchester. DR.. Dorset was very
loyabe gentleman, was one OF The most
highly educated men in South'de Virginia,
and was admired and respected by all who
knew him. He leaves wife and three
daughters. The funeral will take place
from Mt Hermon church this afternoon at 2
O'Clock. Rev. DR.. Hatcher was sent for TO
preach the funeral sermon, but he Is In at
tendance upon the Southern Baptist Con-
veution, now In session In Memphis. DR..
Uatcher's son, Rev. Eldridge Hatcher, who
is stationed in Chesterfield, will probably OF
fciate.
TIE WATER BILL.
Several members OF the Joint Committee
on Finance and Water held conference
Yesterday afternoon with Captain William
Henry w ultts DItclutuI VI Aut
Water Company, with !efere nce 10 the city 3
having the s725 claimed by the company to
be due for the water service during the quar-
ter from February LIST to May lst. The point
al issue is wnether the water company eom-
piled with its contract, tie Council claim
ing that II did not do so, inasmuch as
there was no water at the IRE on the morn :
ing OF April 9th for fifty minutes after the
alarm was turned in. At the meeting OF the
Council Friday night the matter was referred
TO this committee, with authority 10 confer
with Captain White and TO settle the matter
II satisfactory terms could be reached. The
conference failed 10 result In an agreement,
and a: the meeting OF the Council next Fri
day night the question will cone up and 1t
will then be decided whether the city will
pay the bill unless compelled to do so.
LOCAL OFFICERS NOMINATED.
The Republicans OF Manchester district.
Chesterfield county, have nominated the fol-.
lowing ticket Major Joseph Walker for SUI
peryisor: Wilson Hewlett, James III Smith,
aud j. L. Gregory, magistrates; L, y. Da-
Wis. constable; ". d. Toler, oYerseeT Of tho
poor. The popularity OF Mr. Toler Demos
craft has secured his endorsement by both
parties.
The semi-monthly german by the Tuesday
Club was given at the Leader Hall Friday
night, and despite tie warmth OF the weather
the attendance was quite large. Professor
Renhardps orchestra furnished the music
and the dance was led by Mr. Charles
Siegel.
Messrs. William Holt and Frederick
Wright gave a ball at CerSley's Hall Friday
evening, which Afforded a pleasant evening"
enjoyment TO all present. The grand march
was led by Mr.. Alexander Wright and Miss
SUSIE Blankenship.
BRIEF NOTES.
Bishop F. NJ. white will administer the
rite OF Confirmation to a large class at the
Meade-Memorial Episcopal church this morn
ing at II O'Clock.
Dr. Goodwin, Of Richmond, and Reys.
John j. CloptOn and Decatur Edwards Will
deliver addresses st the Odd-Fellows' SER
vice to be held at the Balnbridge-Street
Baptist church at $3.50 O'Clock this afternoon.
The monthly meeting OF the Methodist
Sunday School Society OF Richmond and
Manchester will be held at the Central hetho-
dist church this afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. james Baird, formerly OF
this city. celebrated their silver wedding
Friday night at their residence, a few miles
below the city. A number OF their Trends
from this city and Richmond went down
and were pleasantly entertained. Mr.. Baird
aud bis estimable lady received many tokens
appropriate to the happy occasion.