Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-21
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Mr.. George ". Holt, OF this city, and
Miss Franees Nj. Hill. OF Richmond. were
married az the Grace Episcopal church,
Richmond, yesterday afternoon at halt.psst
5 O'Clock. There was quite a large assem-
bly, 10 witness the interesting CEREMONY
which was performed by the rector,
Rev. II. M. Jackson. The ushers were
Mcssrs. John Rice, J. p. Robinson, wafer
Robinson, sylvsa Patch, Charles Brown,
sod John Devlue. Mr. ard Mrs. Holt ieiI
on The 620 nOTth-h0und train for an extern
siye tour. Mr.. Holt is one OF the most en-
terprising aud highly esteemed young mer-
chsnts oi this city, aud his bride Is very
attractive and popular young lady.
Mr.. Edwin Adams snd Miss Campben
were married at the Central Methodist
church yesterday afternoon at half-psst
O'Clock The ceremony was performed by
the pastor, Rev. L. 81. Peterson, m the pres
ence OF quite large asscmblage OF friends.
FINANCIAL MATTERS.
The Finance Committee has Fixed the rate
OF city xation for the fiscal year which
begun February 1st on real and personal
property at 81 60 on the $l0o valuation ana
the school tax ~ 80 cents. These rates now
exist. The committee are OF the opinicn
that under the new assessment 10 be made
this year Manchester Will DC able to reduce
the present rate and at the same time TO make
needed improvements Of which the present
state Of finances will not admit.
The committee has also decided 10 report
iavosably on the Mayors communication re-
ferrlng 10 reniing and furnishing an ot1ce
for him, but deem u ineXpedlent at this Time
10 make anY increase IN the sslsr! OF that
officer.
OFFERED BUFNOT SOLD.
The Wake property, fronting 202 feet on
Palnbridge street between Tenth and
Eleventh, and embracing baf OF this entire
SQUARE. was offered for sale at public auction
Yesterday afternoon by MIR. Arthur Il.
Adamson. There was quite a large crowd
ip attendance. The highest bid not 0eing
what was considered q tar price Mr., Whey
Wake bought the property in al $500.
Mr.. j. W. Coleman. who was awarded the
contract for carrying the malsfrom The Man
chester post.ofiice to the depots and Rich
mond. has notified Postmaster Jordan that be
will not accept, as he understood the con-
tract 10 provide only for carrying the mails
TO and from Richmond.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mr.. Fritz slnerdiDg, OF Richmond, was
in the city yesteTdly.
Mr. j. ~. Toney has been confined at
home for several doys by sickness.
Rev. l.. r. ThoruhiIi bas returned from
Cumberland, and conducted the prayer
meeting at the Baipbrldge-Sireet Baptist
church last Digdi.
SIR. William spears. member OF the Ches.
iefllrld Board OF supervisors, was IN the
city yesterday.
The hautauqua Circle had its weekly meet.
Ing Tuesday nirht at the residence OF Dr.
Mathews, on Twelfth street The attend
lnce was large and the exercises quite in
tercS;ing.
Postmaster Jordan is having the Man
chester post-ofics remodeled. The general
delivery window. instead Of being on the
side OF the house, will be directly in front Of
the door. The boxes will he arranged in
the shape Of "N," so ss TO make more
room IN the Office.
Alta called meeting Of the branch Of the
Order of Financial Union in this city Mayor
A. c. AttkissOn was appointed to 80 to New.
ark. n, j, 10 examine the books OF the
supreme officers. Other branches have ap-
poipted representatives for the same pur-
pose.
The members OF the Council have been in
yited 10 meet the Street Committee Friday
afternoon ai O'Clock at the Council chamber
10 make an inspection OF the streets OF The
city with a view OF establishing grades where
none have been fixed.
The eases OF the three peddlers arrested
for selling goods without license were be-
tore the Mayor Yesterday morning and the
men were discharged, the fact beng ests5-
hshed that two OF the men were selling
goods under State license and the third one
being absou insoyent II was thought
better 10 discharge him rather than to iced
him al The expense Of the city, and he vas
siven i've minutes in which to snake the
dust Of Manchester from his feet.
There will be meeting OF number OF
societies OF the Christian churches Of this
city st the Bainbridge- e-Street Baptist church,
corner Eleventh and Bsinbridge streets.
Manchester, al an early day 10 organize the
Fourth Christian church. All friends are
cord ally invited 10 attend, as good pro,
gramme has been arranged and some good
speeches and music will be rendered.