Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-27
FELL AND BROKE HIS ARM.
The Cannon Exploded Too soon-other
NewaItems from Manchester.

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The Cannon Exploded Too soon-other
NewsItems from Manchester.
Friday afternoon a small boy named
Otto Cook. who lives about q mile from
Manchester, met with very painful acci,
dent. He was running across the yard ana
lost his footing. He fell on his left arm,
fracturing that member between the elbow
and the wrist.
The youth was brought to DR.. Thomas
p. Matthew's Office, where his arm was SET
and bandaeed. The last reports from the
little fellow were that he was resting
quietly.
HE CANON EXPLODED.
Willie HAYNES. the thirteen-yesr- old son
OF Mr.. William Haynes, who lives on sixth
and Everett streets, met with painfui
accident Friday. He was firing of small
cannon and IL exploded a little sooner
than he expected. His face was badly
burned. DR.. William p. Mathews was
summoned and rendered the necessary
medical attention. Yesterday morning
his face was swollen TO such an extent that
he was unable 10 see.
DEATH OF Mr.. THOMAS HATCHER.
Mr.. Thomas Hatcher. a well-known
farmer of Chesterfield. died Friday at ms
home near Dutch Gap. IN the sixty-seconu
year of his age. He was taken III with the
grip a few DAYS ago, and gradually grew
worse until death relieved bin of his suf-
ferings. The deceased was the father OF
Mr.. Charles Hatcher, OF Chesterfield, VINO
IS well known in this city.
The funerel will take place to-day from
the Presbyterian church at Chester
SANTA CLAUS AT THE CHURCHES.
Fifth-Street Methodist church was
densely crowded Friday night, the occa-
sion being q Christmas celebration by the
Sunday school. Services we're opened
with prayer by the pastor, Rev. L. L.
Woodward. and singing by the choir.
Mr.. Woodward made the opening and Sir.
Jones the concluding address.
Santa Claus made his appearance from
the top OF the chimney, TO the delight and
admiration OF the children and audience.
The gifts OF candy, nuts. apples, and
oranges were then distributed TO ali the
children. teachers. and officers.
The following presents were made Dy
the school for fidelity in the school to the
persons named Mr.. W. A. Bradshaw,
fine rocking chair; Miss Carrie Royal,
fine parlor-lamp Miss Este'le Barley,
q set of silver teaspoons; Mr. 4. '. Green,
set of silver knives and forks.
Mr. w. A. Bradshaw presented 10 Misses
Estelle Bailey and Matte Weeks, who were
members of his class, handsome presents
for their punctuallty. as they had not
missed Sabbath during the year.
IN TIE POLICE COURT.
Not before IN the history of Manchester
were so few evIl-dOeTs before the Mayors
Court on the morning after Christmas as
were there yesterday. Only four cases
were before, his Honor, three of which
we're for Christmas celebration IN a dis
orderly manner. One OF the participants
was fined q.
Charles Swan, the keeper of an oyster
house in this city. was charged with raf-
fling of chickens aad rabbits bv the
throwing of dice. TIE case was continued
until Monday morning IN order that the
Commemorative Attorney might be pres
ent. when the question of rafting chickens
is lawful OF not In Manchester will be de-
cIded.
IN THE CHURCHES TO-DAY.
At the Central church this morning the
pastor, Rev. w. 9. Walden, will preach
sermon appropriate TO Christmas. Some
select music has been arranged tor the oc-
casion.
The following constitute the choir: So
pranos-Aliss Daisy Gibbs, Miss Ida Robin
son, Miss Mary b. Carr, and Miss Annie
Pool: Altos-Miss Gertie Davis and Miss
Lily Davis: Tenor, j. z. Walden; Bassos-
Messrs. Frank Barton. Charles Schaadt,
and j. +. bedford; Orgaulst. 3iiss Daisy
n. Anderson.
Rev. Paul Whitehead, presiding elder,
will preach at West-End church this morn
ing, and the Rev. Mcdaniel Rucker at
night. Services at IL A. NJ. and 1880 y. NJ.
Services in the other churches will be
conducted by their regular pastors.
PERSONALS AND DRIKFs.
Miss Ellie Robinson, of this city, lett yes
terdsy for Washington. where she w,li
spend the holidays.
DR.. Thomas L. Mathews is improving
rapidly and was able to set up yesterday.
Mrs. s. 4. Morrissett, who has been
quite sick for some time. Is conyalescent.
Master Henry Beattie, who was so badly
hurt several days ago by the explosion OF a
toy cannon, is improving.
Mr.. A. q. Belcher Is confined TO his bed
with the grip.
Mrs. s. N. Garnet is quito sick at her
residence. on Decatur street.
Miss Mollie 4. jackson. OF Chesterfield,
left last week for New York on q visit to
her sister. Mrs. b. Il. irwin.
Rev. i. j. Spencer will preach his fare
well sermon at the Cowardin-Ayenue
Christian church tonight.
Mr.. William l.. Baltimore and Miss
Laura A. Gentry, both Of Manchester,
were married Chrlstmas-eve a. the rest
dence of the officiating minister, Rev. /.
L. Wise.
Misses Clyde and Shelly Dearing are vis-
iting Miss Robinson. on Eleventh street.
Master j. Haskin Hopkins, of Powha-
tan county. is spending the holidays with
his friend, Master Melvin Pitt. of this city.
Mr.. W. NJ. Mutter and wife, of this city,
are visiting in Baltimore.
Mrs. j. /. Breach entertained her Sab
bath-school class at her residence, on De-
tur street, Christmas night. Refreshments
were served to the scholars, and oil spent
O pleasant evening.
Rev. DR.. A. Binga, of the Eirst African
Baptist church OF this city, was pounded
by the members OF his congregation on
Christmas-eve night. 1t was pleasant oc-
casion and enjoyed by al who participated
therein.