The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-01

ettenulng PHYSICIAN. says tnat IL was u
most miraculous escape from death: the
child having broken through the glass sky
light. fell distance Of twelve or fourteen feet.
striking an open door in its downward mo-
ton. it was first thought the little fellow had
received conclusion Of the brain. but such is
not the case. Little Herbert is grandson OF
MIR. II. W. Lubback of Richmond.
The annual picnic of Stuart Lodge. No, a..
Independent order Odd-Fellows. will be
given at Forest Hill Park August 4th. on
which occasion the lodge celebrates its twenty
first anniversary. Past-Grand- Master James
i. Blanks. grand representative to the Grand
Lodge Of the United States will be the orator
Of the day. Invitations have been extended
10 oil officers of the Grand Lodge of Virginia.
His Honor Mayor A. c. Atkinson had a
holiday Yesterday 30 far as Police Court duties
were concerned there being an entire absence
of peace-breakers when he made his appear
ance In court. This speaks well for the city,
and il is by mo means an infrequent occur
renee that His Mayorship has not the oppor-
tunity OF melting out stern justice even In
small doses.
Mr.. S. ]. WARMER. whose death occurred in
Chesterfield last Monday. was buried Wednes-
day. the funeral being preached from "0ods
church. near Petersburg. The deceased was
one of the oldest and most highly respected
citizens of the county. He WAS over eighty years
of age, was a deyout Christian and leading
nember of Wesley chapel in Matoaca district.
Several days ago Charles Bowen (white) OF
Swansboro was arrested on warrant sworn
ont by Amanda Shepherd. negro woman,
who claimed that Bowen had assaulted her:
The accused had hearing before colorect
Justice Hewlett, who refused him bail and
certified the case TO the grand jury OF Chos-
tcrfield county.
Misses Eva Harrison, Rachel Lyon. Lena
7 -. bav OF
the city after months pleasant sol ourn III
the mountains of Virginia. During their
absence they visited Hsrrisonburg. Rawley
Springs Natural Bridge. Lexington ard Ney-
eT's Cave.
Mr. r. c. Broaddus has given out the con
tract for the building of hennery on his
place IN HenrIco county about four miles
north Of Richmond. He will run same in con-
nection with his business here. and says the
place will be known as The Belmont Poultry
Yard
Captain Lipscomb. who received such a
painful fracture of the arm some weeks ago
by a fall at picnic. is much improved. and Is
attending TO his duties as chief OF police as
usual The bandages have been taken from
his arm, but he still carries 1t In sling.
Commissioner of Revenue Samuel r.
Owens, Esq. was able to be out short while
Yesterday after several weeks confinement to
the mouse by SICKNESS. Ile - sum tutio Aoc-
bic. but says he will be all right in a short
while
The Jail is at present pretty well filed mp,
Sergeant Fitzgerald having twenty-three city
and county boarders TO look after. or these
sixteen are from the city and five from the
county of Chesterfield and one lunatlc from
each place.
Mr.. Herman Schmidt. owner Of the Trans
parent Ice Company. visited the Manchester
ice Company's works last evening and ex-
pressed himself as much pleased with the
plant and surroundings.
Mrs. Toppin. sister Of Mrs. S. r: Owens
returned yesterday 10 her homo IN Williams
burg after having spent several weeks pleas
ant visiting among friends and relatives II
this place.
Just now the fence question seems 20 be
agitating the minds of Chesterfield politicians
more than anything else This promises TO be
the liyeliest issue IN the coming canvass.
Mr. Lee Tanor. Of Richmond, member Of
the Frederick Ward Theatrical Company
spent yesterday with the family OF Burley
Anderson. ESQ, Of this city
Master Arthur and Miss Alma Owens. child
rem of Samuel X. Owens ESQ.,. have returned
home after q pleasant visit 70 friends and re-
latiyes in williamsburg Va.
The Democrats of Matoaca district are talk
ing of Mr. joseph f. Moore as q candidate %
the Democratic nomination 10 the House %
Delegates in this district.
The Boiling Sabbath school. Of Chesterfield
county had a delightful, picnicking at Drewry'
Bluff last Thursday.
Miss Annie Jones, Of Nansemond county, Is
visiting in our city.
Mr.. Thomas n Miller, Of Powhatan, was il
the city yesterday.