The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-11
FROM OUR SISTER CITY.
ITEMS ABOUT MANCHESTER PEOPLE.
Death OF Mr.. Edward Ramsey-A 10. U.A.
NJ. EIcursion-The Street Comrnittee--The
Police Court-personals and Briefs.
MANCHESTER BuRrAU RIcHMoSD TINES.
Twelfth and Hull streets
Branch Ofice. llOl Decatur stree

Branch Oilce, lluf decatur street
Mr.. Edward Ramsey died at his home. No.
1903 Decatur street, yesterday afternoon at
l.lO O'Clock. in the thirty fifth year Of his age.
Mr.. Ramsey was born in New Castle, Pa,
and moved to this city about six years ago.
He was popular and efficient employe in the
new steel works on Belle Isle. short while
ago. work being dull on the island he went
to Newport News and took position in the
dry dock of that place. While there he con-
tracted cold which developed into grip.
lie was brought home about three weeks ago
and though he has had the best medical at
tention and the tender care OF loving family.
the disease developed into such malignant
form that death resulted.
He married a Miss Ngles. who with one
child survives him, and IN their sad bereaye-
Inent they have thes sympathy OF many friends.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
morning from St. Peters Catholic church,
and the interment will } g made IN the Catho-
lie burying- ground OF Richmond.
The following gentlemen have consented 10
net gs pail bearers. James kirsh. Thomas II.
Smith George Craig. George Binns. Thomas
Griffith. Thomas Laton, Hardy tllson and
Thomas Johnson.
ITEMs OF INTEREST.
The work of putting up poles for the Hull
street electric line was begun Yesterday.
Range of thermometer ut inns bureau
yesterday. A. NJ, Az u NJ. IL: j. NJ, a..
An effort is BEING made to induce the Amer
lean Artistic Mosaic Company OF New York
TO locate their works in this city. II is IN
derstOod that they desire 10 establish pant
in Virginia and It is thought Manchester
would suit their wants.
Arrangements are being made TO run an
Dafa 70 .r ~
Easter Monday TO ena le a large number OF
the Junior Order { nlted American Mechan-
les from that city TO participate IN the DIX
demonstration of that date.
The Chesterfield Troop had their regular
drill IN Leader Hall last night.
Mr. and Mrs. Bevill. of this city. entertained
Miss Lowe Parke and Miss Myrtle DAVIS, OF
Richmond. wednesday evening.
There was large meeting OF Odd-f elbows
at IOneys Hall last night. A number OF visit
ing officers were present and degrees were
conferred on several candidates.
The Street Committee had a short meeting
yesterday afternoon in the Council chamber,
discussing the Breach claim. which will come
up for consideration tonight at the Councii
meeting.
The subcommittee appointed from the
city central Democratic committee had a
meeting in the Office of A. j. Bradley Co.
last evening. Plans 10 rule and regulate the
primary were formulated and VIII be re-
ferred TO the committee az an early meeting
A lodge Of Odd Fellows was organized IN
Swansboro Wednesday night.
POLICE COURT.
Business has been very dull in the police
court of late. Yesterday morning Mayor
Atkinson had two cases before him, and tins
fact sufficed 10 draw crowd If loaiers and
cause "a fire TO be built IN the room where
equity IS dispensed.
Alice Patterson. colored female, was up
again charged with using too freely her Sui
llvanistic propensities: Alice was hned =
for a similar Ohense Wednesday. Yesterday
morning the Mayor fined her 80 and required
security in the sum of 800 for her good be-
hayior for six months In default she was
committed to jail and for season at least
she will take no pugilistic exercise.
Edward Mills was up charged with stealing
several articles o. clothing from the engine
room at Burton's brick yard Ned was caught
in the act, bat said he did not intend taking
auythng His Honor advised him that be
could tell his troubles 70 the grand Jury, and
he WAS taken 10 the little stone house IN the
bottom 10 await their action.
Henry Edge IS the negro who beat his wife
and fought Captain Lipscomb so desperately
six months ago. His term in jail expired yes
terday. and he was liberated. His wife made
complaint that she was afraid OF him. lie
promised TO leave the city. and this being
satisfactory 10 his wife the Mayor gave hin
twenty-four hours to leave tie city.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Rev. Dr. H. NJ. Wharton. who is preaching
nj Grove avenue church. Richmond. will be
in Manchester next Monday night and de-
liver his lecture. II ps and Downs
Mr. Charles W. Turner is a candidate foI
the mayoralty. he will have to compete with
Mr.. II. A. Maurice.
The funeral of the late Miss Alice McRae
took place Yesterday morning at II O'Clock
fro the Presbyterian church. and was largely
attended by sorrowing friends. Rev. Charlie:
n. Van Houten conducted the services an
Mrs. Jennie Knowles sang two solos The
interment was made in ShOckOe cemetery
Richmond
Miss Minnie Walden is detained at home by
sickness.
Miss Ellie Robinson. who has been quite
sick is improving.
Mr. f. O. Angel is a candidate for the city
council from the Third ward. HIS card viii
be found in another column.
Mr. William Rice has moved into his hand
some suburban home. which Is one of the
prettiest places in Chesterfield county. Mr.
f. A. davidson moved into the house Just va
Gated by Mr.. Rice.