Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-25
Mr.. JNO. PERRY DEAD
ONE OF mANcHesrER's HIoHLy-Es-
Tremep CITIZENS PASSES AWAY.
s..,ch Of His Llfs-Hustings Court Pro-
ceedings--Ths Cbesterheid Troop Con-
cert-Psrsonai and Other Items

NJ John a. Perry, one Of Manchsst er''
eldest and most prominent citizens. died
at his residence. corner OF Twelfth anc
stockton streets, yesterday. IN the 'etf
year of his age.
The aged gentleman passed away at l:s'
o'clockP. NJ. surrounded by hisioving re'a
tives and friends.
The deceased had only been i'll about
week. and it was not until three or fou
DAVIS ago that his condition became suct
"a "a cause alarm. Then his son. Mr.. Q: L
perry of New York, and daughter, Mrs
q. ii. Topham, Of Williamsburg, were
called to his bedside. All that medica
skill could suggest was done Tor him. ou'
without avail.
MIR. Perry was man OF spiendid cnaIac
ter and of universal popularity. hl'
residence of forty years in this city gave
him a wide acquaintance among the PEG
ME IN Richmond. Manchester. Chester
field. and the surrounding counties. IL
ms family he was afectlonate and tender
r. bis friends steadfast and true, and hi
lite abounded in deeds of charity anc
Goodness. He met death with Christian
Ieroism. and signified hisreadiness to pas
to the reward OF the good and the just.
HIS EARLY LuFE.
The deceased was born in Chesterfield
county November 7, 1916, and was ths
Youngest son of John and Maggie Perry
He moved TO Manchester in January. 1872
where he spent the remainder OF MS ire
He became a member OF Lodge. No. ~
Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons. o.
this city. in 1883, and was animated up t'
the time of his death. He served as coun
Gilman from the Third Ward for some
wears. but was finally forced to decline re,
nomination on account OF his advanced
age. A.,
Mr. Perry was n devout member OF the
Central Methodist church and was 10
wears connected with its official body. ~
resigned only on account of physical dis
ability. He was for long time engaged
IN the contracting business and also IN tn,
millwrlght business. but retired several
wears ago upon competency.
Mr.. Perry was the last surviving luro
in the celebrated case OF the common
wealth Is. Thomas Richie. Jr., which was
tried in the Circuit Court OF Chesterhelt
IN 1916. Judge John b. Clopton presiding
The case grew out of the killing OF Johr
Hampton Peasants by Richie IN due
which took place on the canal bank be
tween the Richmond and Danville railroad
bridge and the old cotton-mills.
HIS FAMILY.
Mr.. Perry ana his wife. Mrs. NJ. A. Per
~. celebrate ed their tiftleth marriage ami
yersary three years ago by golden wed
ding. He had five children. four OF whom
survive him. These are Mrs. y. II. Top
ham. of Williamsburg: Mrs. Samuel K
Owens and Mr.. A. ii. Perry, of this city
and Mr.. @. Il. Perry. of New York. he also
leaves brother aud sister. Mr.. William
Perry. Of Richmond, and Mrs. Adelln'
Nunnally. of Chesterfield.
The bereayed family have the sympathy
of hosts of friends in their sad aihlc-
ton. .r,
The announcement of the burial will b.
made hereafter.
THEY DID NOT APPEAR.
The case of Charles and Ally Dunkley
charged with unlawfully conducting
gaming house, was tried In the Hastings Cour
yesterday. The accused did not put IN thel
appearance. The Court imposed fine OF so'
each on them. ana an effort will be made &
bring them 10 justice If they have left the city
The case of Charles Timberlake lcoloredl
charged with stealing wheel was dockeie1
but in consequence OF the indispOsitton OF TN
counsel for the accused, II was continued until IN
April term OF the court
Two tramps we're found in a car on the Rich
mond and Danville railroad yesterday VIII
came here on the IN lLtlhuis luty
from Reidsville, and are about lS or 20 years o
age One Of them is suffering with rheumatism
and is I'm a very bad condition. They say the
came down on the Richmond and Danyille tram
and the Mayor sent communication TO III
president of the road ordering them back
their homes.
George Armstrong the negro who was fined 4
the Police Court Wednesday morning Tor thr0"
ing rocks, WAS before his Honor again yes.erda
morning upon similar charge. The case wa
continued until this morning IN the absence {
witnesses.
THE TROrPER's CONCERT.
The concert at Leader Hall last evening unde
the auspices Of the Chesterfield cavalry 1roo
was indeed n brilliant affair. The large aud
ence was entertained by some OF the nnei
talent in Richmond and this city. Among thos
who participated In the entertainment were
Messrs Grower, instrumental music; Mas't
Mortimer Robinson, solo; Howltzer Glee Clul
auartette: Polk Miller, readings from TOT
PAGES writings; Miller brothers. vocal and IL
strumental music; Frank Cunningham, solo
Mr.. Ii. T. Cardoza, solo; Haddon ). Matkin
solo. aud pianist and director, Major kirkwoo
Mathews.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Miss Ne,tie Alchin, of Hcnrico county, VII
| has neen visiting in this city, left Tuesday fC
Mrs. s. r. Richards and Mr.. J. T. Topham, (
Atlanta, Ca, arrived in the city yesterday ate
noon. having been summoned In consequence
| the illness Of their grandfather, Mr.. Jonn PER-
| Judge b. a. Hancock is holding term oil IL
| Circuit Court of Dinwiddie.
| qhs Council Committee on Streets we're
| have met in the Council Chamber last evenin
| TO discuss the Breach claim, but there was not
\ quorum present.
meeting of the City Democratic COMMITTEE
| was TO have been held In the LeGder builiin
| las. evening, but IN consequence OF there not b
ing a quorum present 1t was postponed uni
| next Thursday night.
| Mrs. Aggie H. Benston and son and Mrs. Laur
| Friedlin and son, of Portsmouth, are ylsiti1
| Mira. Virginia Rives, in this city.
Judge John II. Ingram and Mr.. Argustir
| ROYAL returned yesterday from Norfolk, whei
| they have been attending the State Council
| Royal ArcanIm.
| surveyors are al work surveying route for
! branch OF the Farmyille and Powhatsn rsilroa
| TO run from Swift creek, n short distance no
| Petersburg, through Chesterfield Uid the coun
| courthouse 10 Manchester.