Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-31
BURTON---PHILLIPS.
A cHARMINa MARRIAGE AT wEsr-RND
CHURcH, Petersburg
Mercantile Assignmsnt-Fatal Accident
Atlantic and Dsnvills Railroad
Langston's Contest, &c.
Correspondents. of tho Richmond Dispatch,

PErrssBuRG. Va, January 30, 1850.
Miss Mamie Il. Phillips, daughter OF Mr.
J. W. Phillips, . prominent and popular
citizen OF Petersburg, WAS married to-day
TO Mr.. ID. W. Burton, OF Dlnwiddie county
The ceremony was performed at the Wes'-
End Bapti.t church, on Washington street,
by the pastor, Rev. J. II. Wright, in the
presence OF a crowded assembIage. Indeed
the church was hIed some time before the
hour OF the marriage, and many persons
were unable TO gain admttance. The church
was very beautifully decorated for the occa-
sion, and flowers aud evergreens. arranged
10 tasteful designs, were sent in prolusl0u
by the friends OF the bride. The front, rear,
and sides OF the altar presented a scene
of real beauty. In front oil the altar was
suspended q large and handsome bell made
Of ferns asd other evergreens, under which
the couple were married. TIE groom entered
the church Leaning upon the arm OF bis best
man, Mr.. 4. Crowder, and the bride up,n
the arm OF her istber-the couple meeting
and Standing beneath the bell. The bTi0e
was richly and most becomingly dressed IN
white more silk. en- train, with veil ADD
orange blossoms, and carrying in her hand
a bouquet Of hsrechal Neil roses.
After the marriage there WAS cordial and
brilliant reception at the residence OF the
brides parents. The happy couple left on
the nortbern-bouu train this afternoon on
their bridal tour, accompanied with the best
wishes OF host OF friends.
MERCANTILE ASSIGNMENT.
Mr.. T, =. Newsom. one Of the most
prominent merchants OF Epeori,. IN Greenes-
Vile county. has made an assignment for
the benefit Of his creditors. Liabilities.
$1,000; assets estimated at $1,000. Much
sympathy is expressed for Mr.. Newsofn snd
IL Ia generally boped that an Arrangement
nav be made with his creditors by which he
will be able TO resume business.
FLTLL ACCIDENT.
Several DAYS ago two colored men named
Thomas Perssn aad John BerBer while at
work on & building attached 10 the Hotel
Brunswick, in EmpOrs, were preciptated
10 the grOuna by the breaking Of toe scat
fold on which they were standing. Berner
escaped unniured. but Person fell upon an
upright post and was 90 severely injured in.
ternlly that he died the second day alter
wards.
The ATLANTIC AND DANVIILE RAILROAD.
Rail, have been laid on the Atlantic and
Dsnyille rallrsad vest Of Hicksiord 70 With
10 4 poirt OF three miles 81 Lawrenceyllle.
III ~ CNIffifU ilAl ilf Iffu VIII DC fDli-
plsieJ to Lawrenceyille within thirty days.
As soon 80 the necessary bridges have been
constructed regular trslnsuiII be run 10 and
frsm Lswreucevie, which will prove great
convenience 10 passengers and shippers
through that country, noted Tor lts hleh hills
and bad roads. A large force is at work on
the road, pushing IT'S construction az RAPIDLY
as possible. The Southern Express Com
psny hiss pliced mssWnsers on the line be-
tween Emporia and Norfolk. which also adds
to The convenience OF the people.
GENERAL NEWS.
A prominent real estate sgent OF this city
has received letter from citizen OF Kansas
making inquiries on behalf Of himself and
number Of farmers in that section relative 10
the price Of land IN this section Of Virginia,
the church and educational advantage, &c.
II the Information il Satisfactory he eX-
presses the opinion that many people Of that
section may be induced to come TO old Nlf-
gnia.
About three hundred dispositions have
thus far been taken in behalf Of Langston's
contest for Congress, but nothing, it Is be.
lieyed, has been n vet developed when Is
regarded Is important or as m anyWise be-
toEening the success Of the conte'unps
clam. ROBIN ApAiH