The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-24
BAPTIST BRETHREN BEATEN.
The Particulars Of the Fight in The Third
Baptist Church.
4 BOLT OF LIGHTNING KILLS TWO MEN,
A Fashionable Marriage-Aupuai Election OF
Masonic icers-Commoncement
Exercises.

case of the fight which occurred at the Ihird
(coloredl Baptist church last night came up
for examination before the Mayor to-day D
p. Liusev was charged with sssaulting John
Owens with burning lamp, and Edward
Venable. Howard Yenable and John II. Alien
for assauting the pastor Of the church' new
II " Dickerson. with sticks, and II. w. Dick
erson Sam Tucker and Ann Eppes Tor
taking part in the case. A large num-
har of witnesses were examined and
o oraat mass Of testimony was heard. The
tastirnonv showed that there had been n
ceneral fight. and that Pastor D1ckerson;
while in the pulpit was assaulted by Howard
Vennble and John Allen and pretty badly
beaten Pastor DickersOn's testimony was to
the effect that after he had opened the meet
inc he explained that any proper business
could come up. and expressed the hope that
the meeting would be harmonious. The
question arose as TO who had possession OF
the church books, when Dickerson stated
that as soon rs the new church
officers were elected the books would be
forthcoming Beverly Younger made 3
motion that all the church Offices be declared
vacant. when John Allen rushed up TO
Younger with his fist cenched as If he was
going 10 strike him. when a general row en-
sued. During the row he (Dlckerson) was
assaulted by John II. Allen. Howard Venabie
and Eddie Nenabe with sticks and canes and
very badly beaten. Pastor Dlckerson has
very bad looking eye and carries his arm IN
sling.
Alter hearing the testimony and argument
OF counsel tho Mayor imposed fine OF so
each against Allen. Howard Nenable and
Linsey. and required each of them TO give
bond in the sum OF $500 TO be OF GOOD be
havior. The Mayor discharged Eddie Nena-
Il fVff hot
some doubt as 10 his guilt. The warrants
against Dickerson, Tucker and Ann Eppes
were dismissed. .u
4 LARGE and fashionable assemblage filled
the Market-street Methodist Episcopal church
this afternoon at 430 O'Clock to witness the
marriage Of Mr.. George ". Rempton, OF Jer-
sew CITY. and Miss Cadenia Lum Bishop, OF
this city. The church was deliberately dec
grated with flowers and potted plants The
following young gentlemen acted as ush-
ers. ". f. Pool. w. 5. Broadwell, James
Jones. W. f. Payne, X. W. Campbell
and W. I. Bishop Ca cousin OF the
bride). The maids Of honor we're Misses
Mamie Ruifin, Mollie Kidd, Mamie Kidd oi
Josie Moody. Susie Kirkham and Susie VII
hanson. Miss Carrie Evans a niece OF the
bride. acted as flower girl and carried beau
tful bouquet of flowers in her hand The
ceremony was performed by the pastor, Rev.
II. G.. Cheatham, in very impressive manner;
The ceremony at the church over, the Drldal
party were driven 20 the Union depot, where
Sir. and Mrs. KemptOn took the train for
Richmond. where they will spend day or
two. and will then go on 10 Washington. Bal
tmOre and Jersey City, where IN the future
they will reside.
Worshipful Master George Potts Of Peters
burg Lodge. No. 10, A. +. and A. NJ will
leave here to morrow morning Tor Richmond
TO attend the celebration Of ST John the
Baptist at the Masonic Orphan Home OF VIZ
GINA located near Richmond.
Petersburg Union Royal Arch Chapter Of
Masons held meeting last night and elected
the following officers for the ensuing term:
High Priest, DR.. George Potts King. James
l.. Cook: Scribe Thomas Knock Captain OF
Host. j. w. Hawthorne; Principal Sojomner,
s. Northlngton; Treasurer, A. j. Clements;
Secretary John r. Parham: j. A. Ulrshberg,
ROYAL arch captain - Waugh master OF
third veil Morris Myers, master OF second
veil: J.. W. Keplinger. master OF first vel.
The closing exercises of Mrs. j.. X. Bark
ley's music school took place at her residence
on Washington street last night and were
largely attended. The following Young LADIES,
having attained an average of 50 per cent. and
over. are worthy Of special distinction First
distinction Misses NJ Wall Y. Hinton and
f. Mayer Second distinction Misses X:
Smith F. AGREE. &. Tucker. l.. Adkins and
j. Barkley. Honorable mention for marked
improvement during the session Master j.
Hartley and Misses f. Gill and L. Crowder.
esterday afternoon. during a violent storm
near Disputanta station. on the Norfolk and
Western railroad, David Harrison ana Charles
Rain, Alex Google and Lewis Jones, the latter
a colored man. sought shelter from the rain
under a tree near Tbacker's saw-mill. A bolt
of lightning struck the tree and Harrison
and Rainey were both killed and Google and
Jones were badly stunned. Google WAS
seriously injured but it is thought that he may
possibly recover.
Yesterday afternoon the chimney of the
residence Of Mr.. W. ID. Young, in Dinwiddie
county short distance from Petersburg, was
struck by lightning and knocked topieces and
the window glass broken. A portion of the
weather boarding was torn of. No one was