The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
Mr.. THOMAS ". POND IS DEAD.
4 highly Respected Citizen Of Manchester
Has Passed Away.
GOOD REPORT OF THB SCHOOL BOARD.
Other Items of General Interest From Across
the River-Stewart Lodge OF Odd.
Fellows Anniversary.
MANCHESTER BUREAU RICHMOND TINES.
CoREKR FIFTH AND PORTER STREETS.

CoRNKg FIFTH AND PORTER STREETS.
News reached the city late last evening of
the sad and sudden death Of Mr.. Thomas w.
Pond. most highly-respected and popular
citizen of this city. Following are the particu-
lars of the sad occurrence: Mr.. Pond and
family live in this city. aud also have farm
about fifteen miles down the river at what is
known as Osborn wharf, about two miles
from Chester station on the Richmond and
Petersburg railroad. Mr.. Pondw. no has been
in feeble health for several months. spends
about half lis time on ms farm, rs Il 10 more
pleasant there than in the hot city. Monday
morning in company with Mr Thomas Peters,
he drove down to his place apparently III hiS
usual health. The day was spent fishing and
Tuesday he arose and, as WAS his usual custom,
went down 10 the river aud spent an hour or
so fishing. Returning q the cabin he sat
down TO breakfast Pretty soon Mr..
Peters noticed q nervousness about his
companion and asked what was the matter
The cup fell from his hand and no was fail
ing from The table when Mr.. Peters caught
and held him mp. He saw AZ once something
awful was the matter. bat was unable 10 d.
anything. as they were alone on the place.
Mr.. Peters held him IN bis arms for about two
hours when he died without ever speaking a
word Mr.. Peters then went TO look for help
and found some neighbOrs whom lie left with
the body while he came to town TO bring the
sad intelligence. blr. Pond leaves a wife
and three children Luther. Lemuel and Hiss
Clemma, 10 mourn Their loss. and in their
deep bereavement they havo the sympathy Of
the entire community. Friends have gone
down. and the body Will be brought back this
morning. when the funeral arrangements will
be decided upon.
Stewart Lodge Of Odd-Fellows had their
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Park yesterday, and spent a most enjoyable
day in the rural shades of historic old Ches-
terfeld Brunswick stew. barbecue and Joking
were INDUCED in 10 the hearts and inner
mans full content. and everybody present
had most pleasant time. Vocal and lnstru-
mental music added no little 20 the pleasures
of the occasion, and Past Grand Master
Blanks. Of Petersburg, the orator of the occa
sion. covered himself with glory by has el0-
quent address. The party had to 60 ont III
private conyeyances, as the electric cars wero
not on duty.
Clerk David J. Weisiger. Of the School
Board has made the following report for the
past session: Amount paid teachers
=. gfG: expenses for fuel, light, ianltOrs. &c.,
4. 29s. 46 Grand total. s9,264.46. OF the
amount paid to teachers, : ,53l so was 10
white and S2434.50 20 cOlOred teachers.
Cash balance on hand 10 the credit OF schools,
5s245. The schools have for several years
been well managed. both financially and edu-
cationally this being the third consecutive
session that a balance was left IN the treasury
after successful term.
Mr.. II. Clay Chamblin. owner of Whitby
stock farm. near this city, has sent two OF
his fine trotters to Lexington, KY. where they
will be handled by Mr.. C.. W. st. Clair. Well
known trainer Of that place. Egwood, one OF
the horses, has a record Of 2:25 and it IS be-
lieved will beat 2:20 this season. BurbOn
Ina han
speeded but it is thought can trOt III $50.
Nothing OF importance took up the Mayors
time in the Police Court yesterday. few
triling cases Of ordinance violation were dis
missed the offenders being admOnlshed. The
five negro boy tramps, who were gwen twenty
four hours on bread and water Monday, were
liberated and told to make tracks for their
North Carolina homes. They left sad but
wiser lot
The school board met last evening and gave
the contract for furnishing coal fol the COM
ing session TO Mr. John W. Owens, and
Messrs. Tonev. Brown Il Profit received the
contract Tor furnishing wood. The bids were
opened and the above parties were found TO
be the lowest.
Chief-of-Police Lipscomb is looking for
three witnesses. supposed to be IN TINS city, 10
testify in the continued case OF john ID. Kog-
ers who is in the Richmond lall awaiting trial
lars recently captured here.
white man was locked up late Monday
night for drunkenness. He dropped through
hole into the englne-house and left for parts
unknown.
City Engineer Robert Nelson has returned
from HALIFAX county. where he has leen ON
visit 10 his family. who are summerng there.
Mrs. Judge William 7. Clopton, who has
been very III for several weeks. is so TAR I'M
proved as to be able TO 60 out driving.
Mrs. Margaret Jones and her daughter, Mrs.
! II. Knowles. and family. are the Bedford
Alum Springs for several weeks.
Mr. G. NJ Lea. wife and mother have re-
turned from pleasant trip TO Ocean View,
Virginia Beach and Old Point.
The August term Of the Chesterfield court
begins next Monday. Several important cases
are booked for this session.
Mrs. S. A. Viles. of New York. who has
been visiting her sister. Mrs. +. ID. White
head. has returned home.
Mrs. George Snellings and daughter, Miss
Pagie, have returned from pleasant visit to
Stafford county.
Copies Of THE TINES can be purchased at
the Manchester bureau, corner Fifth and POr
ter streets.
superintendent of Public Schools David L.
Pulliam and family are at Bedford Alum
Springs.
There will be no session of the Hastings
Court during the present month.
Mr.. d. l.. Broadnax is in New York on
business trip.