The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-26
A Budget Of General News From the City
Across the Bridge.
Mr.. r. C. D. FARMER FOR THE SENATE.
An Important Witness for the Common
wealth I'm n Murder Casa Marriage.
Several Doaths-Personais.
MANCHESTER BUREAU RICHMOND TrsEs.
CORNER FIFTH AND PORTER STREETS.


married Miss Lula Atkinson. The church
had been very prettiy decorated and the
scene was indeed pretty one a. the bridal
party entered the church and arranged them
selves about the pulpit The ceremony was
performed by Rev X. H. Winfree, and the
church was filed to its utmost capacity with
friends Of the bride and groom.
Mr. Anderson is a weil-to-do farmer and
very popular young man and bis bride IS ono
Of Chesterfields fairest daughters and pos
sessed Of many noble characteristics which
have attracted around her host Of friends,
who wish her much happiness IN the new lie.
Many costly and beautiful presents bespeak
the wide popularity of the young couple.
After the marriage the intimate friends OF the
happy pair repaired TO tho hospitable home
of the brides father where IA magnificent sup
per had been spread, and the evening was
delightfully."- spent.
POLICE COURT.
Despite the drenching rain and tho uncom-
fOr'ableness Of tho standing quarters IN the
police court room the usual crowd Of lOaiers
and negroes were hanging around like small
boys abonta watermelon cart The dispenser
IF lustice came in with as much sOlemnity as
a Methodist deacon At July camp-lneetlng:
and rs the little ticker on an adjacent shell
chimed the hour Of walked lato the little
enclosure set apart for himself and Ofiicer
Smith and methOdically took his seat. lap,
tap tap, vent the officers billet, and Edward
Gray was told 10 come forward. Ned
was arrested by Chief LpscomD for
disorderly conduct in Decatur street
horse car While taking him 70 tie station
house the chief had some trouble with his
prisoner. who told him that with 4 broken
arm he could rot take him anywhere. The
chef proved how futile it is TO resist an Off
Ger and proceeded 10 put the "nippers' on
him and took him along. Justice Perdue
thought % good amount for him TO pay for
his ugly words and actions.
Maggie Branch, the negro girl who stole
purse containing Sl0 from Miss acDanlel
some few days ago. for which ohense she was
severely whipped in court by her mother. was
up again Maggie has quite "A fOndness for
grapes and yesterday thought she could help
herself 20 some Of the luscious Catawbas that
hung invitngly on the vines OF NJ. r.. =.
Gibbs. Officer Jones passing by about this
time broke up the little game and proceeded
to take Maggie 10 headquarters She was
again whipped by her mother
Two OF Messrs Robertson Duvals drivers
were fined % each for driving over the
macadamized streets with loads heavier than
tho law allows.
There was quite an important parsonage III
the police court Yesterday morning IN the
shape Of a little negro waif. who answers TO
the name Of Earnest Henry King. This negro
child Is supposed to be the only witness OF
murder committed 10y Jane King. IN HenricO
county some months ago. and whose trial IS
set for the September term OF the county
court IL will be remembered that this
woman brually whipped 10 death one OF her
children. and the waf who figured
in tho police court yesterday morn
ing was witness thereof. lie mas
been held in the county Jail. but by some
means disappeared some few days ago. The
boy said he was from Richmond and Justice
Perdue ordered him 10 be sent back. and lie
was consequently put on Decatur-street
car and sent 10 that city. IL was not tonnd
out until after he was gone Of how much I'M
portance he was but no trace of HIM can now
be found He is described as being OF yell
low complexion, ten years old, with
scar across his forehead from
scald. lie wore brown SLOUGH hat and dark
pants buttoned TO a white Jacket. The boy
was turned over to Captain Lpscomb by
negro woman. who said he had been at her
house for several days and that she was tired
Of him. The boy gave his name and SAID that
Jane King his step-mOther, murdered his ut
tie sister some time ago, for which 0nense sne
was now in Jail The Richmond officers were
notified, and are keeping lookout for the
boy.
There was quite a pleasant dance at the
residence of Mr.. Henry Harn'sh, about SIX
miles from the city, Monday night. A num-
her of Manchesterians were present ana IN
dulged in the dizzy dance till the wee small
hours Of the morning. A large wagon took
the party out and brought them back yester-
day morning about 6 O'Clock.
Among those present from Manchester
were Misses Minnie Myers. Helen Myers. Lily
Sullivan, Clara O'Brien, Ada Lpee, Lucille
O'Brien, Sadie Harnish, Floy Harnish and
Messrs. Charles Harnlsh, Willie Lamb. I'd
ward AGREE. A. II. Callegan, Evan Snead, LIN
wood Wills, James Simpson and Charles
Snead.
Mrs Reams acted as chaperon and de-
ichtfIl time was spent by all present.
There was very pleasant dance given last
evening at Drswry's Bluff. which was partlci-
pated in by several Manchesterians lhey
went down with the expectation OF having q
splendid time. but had not returned 10 give
an account of themselves when this report
| closed.
There was very enjoyable little hop at the
| Lake pavilion last evening given by rnrty
! Of Richmonders.
BRIEFS.
The picnic parties from Manchester yester-
! day say that they had quite wet time.
The Alert Fire Company Will have Bruins
wick stew at Walker Glen next Friday, and
| anticipate a Jolly good time.
in these columns yesterday morning were
! given the names OF officers Of new council
| Of United American Mechanics organized
| Monday evening at WilklnsOns Han. MS
! new organization will be known rs Manches-
| ter Council. No. 9, United American Mechan-
| les. The council met in Manchester and
adjourned TO Richmond for organization on
account of not having the necessary regalia IN
this city. In future they will meet in Odd
Fellows Hall.
T. B. RISKY. J. O. Goode and 4. B. Tyson
were appointed a representative committee 10
| the state Council which cOnyenes III kich-
| mOnd next Tuesday
| National Representative f. G. Owen, OF
| Petersburg. who organized tho council. lett
! for his home yesterday and expressed himself
as greatly pleased with the new council.
! In speaking with TiNYs man yesterday
| the vice-cOuucilOr said that the organization
started out under most propltious circum-
| stances, and that 1t promised 70 do great
J good aud be of much benefit TO its members
PERSONALS.
Miss Lille Hewlett, Of Petersburg, is visit
inc friends in this city.
Miss Florence Patch has returned from
pleasant visit TO friends and relatives IN New
ark n. j. ~
Mrs. Cornelia Broadnax and Miss Nina
Owen are visiting Mrs. Milton Cayce, Grove
avenue, Richmond.
| Mr.. b. f. Pilson, who has Leen in Balti-
moro for several days, returned home last
| evening.
The following named Manchesterians were
at a melon feast given by Mr.. II. VI. Crump
several days ago at his residence in Chester
field county: Miss Eta NcGruder. Miss Mag
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