Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-02
ACROSS THE JAMES.
maNcHEsTsR's CONTRIBUTION OF
NEWSY ITEMS.
Many Matters of Importance which Oc-
Cured In Our sister City Yes
terday aud Sunday.

Inc Circuit Court of Ches, Urheld has
rendered decision in favor of the defend
ant in the case Of Lyme against Bellwood.
in which the former sued tho latter for
poisoning two hounds which killed his
(Beliwood's) sheep.
The case Of Owens against the Richmond
and Danville Railroad Company was
argued yesterday in the Chesterfield CIR
cult Court.
The Farmers Alliance Of Chesterfield
will have a big meeting at the Courthouse
on the 18th of June. Stste-Lecturer
Robert Snayely viii explain the workings
ot the Alliance, and other prominent speak
ers are expected 10 be present. The ladies
and the general public are all invited to al
tend.
Tonight the Ladies' Aid Society of the
Presbyterian church will begin their Chi
nese Fete at Leader Hall. 1t will continue
during the remainder Of the week. There
will be illustrated tableauX and songs to-
night. An old-fashioned quilting-party,
with musical accompaniment, will be the
attraction tomorrow night, when some
Interesting songs will be rendered by the
we'll known Quartette Glee Club, consist
ing Of Mr.. Frank Cunningham. Mr.. Kirk
Mathews, Mr.. w. A. Galpen, and Mr.
Iphman. Thursday night there will be
concert and Friday night choice selections
ifom the tableaux and concert. The solo
lists tonight will be Mrs. W. Z. Knowles.
Mr.. Clarence A. Marshall, MIR. w. A. Cal
pen, Mr.. Frank Cunningham, Mrs. A. ii.
Fitzgerald. Mr.. Haddon 5. Watkins, and
Mr.. j. Louis Sullivan.
There was q large crowd present at the
opening services of the new Christian
church on Cowardin avenue Sunday
afternoon. The pastor, Rev. |. j. Spen-
Ger, presided and announced the pro-
gramme. Rev. w. j. Cooke, of Rad
ford, read the Scripture lesson and
offered the prayer. Rev. Jahez
Hall preached n splendid discourse. The
song service included a solo by Mr. Had
den s. Watkins with Mr.. Willis at the
organ. Mr.. Manly b. Ramos presided at
the instrument during the congregational
singing. The church is o very pretty
structure and is superior in every respect
to the one destroyed by fire last December.
Rev. Mr.. Spencer will conduct services at
this church every night this week at 8
o'clock.
Childrens-day services at the Central
Methodist church Sunday morning was
yerv largely attended. Rev. Dr. f. NJ. Pc
tcrsOn made some interesting and appro-
pirate remarks. Addresses were delivered
By Miss Anna Rucker, Miss Louise Barrett.
and Master Arthur Bevill. A liberal collec-
ton was taken up.
Rev. L. NJ. Peterson. pastor of Central
church. and Rev. w. A. Laughon, pastor
of Fifth-Street church, exchanged pulpits
Sunday night. Each preached to good con-
gregations.
Fitth-Street church Sunday school had
childTen's service in the interest OF the
general Sunday-school cause, which result
ed in good collection.
Mr.. Thomas Birmingham and his sister,
Miss Alice Birmingham. who left Liverpool
on the 9TH of last February for voyage
around the world. arrived in Manchester
Saturday and are the guests of their sister,
Mrs. A. l.. Adamson, at Bon Air. Mr.
Birmingham and Miss Birmingham were III
Japan the early part of April. They VIII
remain here abouta month, when they will
resume their trip around the world. Mr..
Birmingham is largely interested III the
iron industry in England.
The storm Saturday afternoon burned out
some of the electrical machinery at the
power-houSe and the electric-cars had to
stop.
No cars were running yesterday or Sun
day As a consequence the Mayos-Brldge
Line did an immense business both days.
Thomas Jeter (colorpd) was fined $50 and
Eliza Williams $50 yesterday morning IN
the Mayors Court. At the same time and
place Lee Thorwer (colored) was assessed
~ aud costs for beating his wife.
Thomas Turner (colored) escaped from
sydney Jackson, a negro constable, while
on his way to jail Saturday afternoon:
Mr.. Edgar Vaughan continues very I'll at
his home on COwardln avenue.
Street-cars on the Decatur-street line
now run up as high as Twenty-second
street.
Mrs. W. b. Bradley has returned from
Prince Edward, where she has been visit
ing relatives.
Miss Salhe J. Walker is quite sick at the
residence of Mr.. David j. Weisiger, on
Cowardin avenue.
Another match game of baseball be-
tween the Ironsides and Giants is expected
to be played next Friday afternoon.
There was an all-day meeting at Salem
Baptist church, in Chesterfield, Saturday
and Sunday, which was largely attended.
The funeral of the late Henry Hewlett
took place Sunday afternoon. The de
ceased was member of two insurance
orders and his life was insured for $4,000;
The Marriage Of Miss Addle Leonard
20 Mr. John II. Walker will take place at
Central church this afternoon at o'clock.
Mr. Willis A. Sampson continues quite
i'll and grave fears are entertained as 70 his
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