The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-15
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CURRENT ITEMS FROM MANCHESTER.

MANCHESTER BUREAU RICHMOND TINES.

MANCHESTER BUREAU RICHMOND TINES
Corner Fifth and Porter streets.
Branch Office. corner Twelfth and hull sts.)
The case OF Mrs. John p. Sampson against
the Richmond aud Danville railroad, set for
trial in the Circuit Court of Powhatan to-day.
will not be tried on that date. but has been
continued until tomorrow week.
Hon. b. b. Munford. who is counsel for the
railroad company. will be engaged in the ar-
gument of Il case in the Supreme Court
to-day in addition to being put down
tor the nominating speech In the
Legislature. when that body will reflect
Hon. John W. Daniel to the United States
Senate. The case is an important one. In
which damages for $4,000 are claimed Tor
alleged injuries TO the plaintiff for being put
OH at a certain station. Judge Hancock Will
hold a special term to try the case.
quite a number Of persons from this city
and vicinity went out to Chesterfield Court
mouse yesterday morning 10 attending the
public meeting under the auspices OF the
Chesterfield Agricultural Society.
[ilhe object OF the meeting was 10 awaken
interest among the people of the county IN
tue movement on foot looking to the estab-
llshment Of fair ground, and a r~ace-course IN
Chesterfield near Manchester. The success
which Chesterfield met with at the last state
Fan and at the Exposition several years ago
has inspired the citizens OF the county to
greater aims and achievements.
The funeral OF the late John B0wles, who
died Saturday took place Yesterday at $3.50
O'Clock from his late residence on Eleventh
street. Deceased was born in England and
was IN the seyenty-irst year OF ms age. FOR
a long number of years he had been employed
as grave-digger at Maury cemetery, aud IN
tact dug the first grave in that burylng-
ground.
Mrs. Lucretia Craddock, aged sixty-two
years. died at her home in Chesterfield coun-
ty Saturday after q brief illness OF the grip.
She was a native of Massachusetts,. but had
been living In Chesterfield nearly all ner hie.t
She leaves a number OF children. most ci
whom are living in the West.
Judge John H.. Ingram Is still sick with the
grip
Dr. T. P. Mathews, who has been quite
sick, IS improving.
Tramps are very thick in the vicinity Of
Belle Isle bridge.
The December term of the hastings court
will meet on Monday next.
Mrs. jenkins. OF Petersburg, Is visiting
friends and relatives IN this city.
There was one trivial case before the
mayors court yesterday morning which was
continued until Saturday.
blrs. j. l.. Breach. who has been sick with
the grip ana was cOnYalescent has had a re-
lapse and IS quite SICK at her home on Deca-
tur street.
Rev. L. A.. Cole. of Richmond, conducted
the services 40 Leader Hall Sunday afternoon.
under the auspices OF the railroad branch OF
the y. NJ. CA.
Mr. and Mrs. b.. F. Pilson will leave to-
morrow for Atlanta. Ga.
Or. W. II. Harbaugh. of Richmond. was in
this city to-day.
Mrs. S. >. Blankenship. Of Danville,. WHO
has been visiting friends in this city. will re-
turn home tomorrow.
Mrs. b. J.. Pulliam's condition still remains
unchanged.
Mr.. j. w. Bergman Is detained at home
on account Of sickness.
Mrs. Pleasant Goode, whose name APP
peared among the sick yesterday was thought
70 be somewhat improved to-day.
Services were conducted at West-End VI. f.
church Sunday both morning and evening By
Rev. j. L. Mastin. who preached two able
sermons.