Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-03
MANCHESTER NEWS.
Mr.. CHARLES r. JONES MARRlEs MISS
A. w, HOIST, or RICHMOND.
'Possum-Runtsrs Come Near Causing n
Railroad wreck-wise aud Munford
to speak--Personsi, sc.

MT. Charles T. Jones, OF Swansboro', and Miss
An5oinctte W. Hoist, Of Richmond, we're unlted
IN marriage n, tho residence OF tho brides
parents, No. south Pine street, yesterday after
noon Of $50 O'Clock in the presence OF large
ooncoureo OF friends- The ceremony was poI-
formed by Rev. Decatur Edwards, pastor of the
Cioptcn-Strcet Baptist church, IN Swansboro'.
The parior was handsomely decorated with
evorgreens, ard the bride ana groom stood in
front OF a large arch " Ivy leaves. tron the top
o. which hung horseshoe OF an orange hue:
Mr.. John A. Jones, brother Of tho groom, acted
40 best man and Mites Augusta ilois', sister OF
the bride. was maid OF honor. Miss Julia Tay-
lor played the wedding march.
An elegant COLLATION. was served. and after the
company had done fui justice 90 this Mir. and
Mrs. Jones were driven 10 the Richmond and
panviIlc depot, where they took the train Tor
West Point, whence they proceeded 10 baltimore
by boat. They Will Visit NUMBER OF the north
ern cities before returning
Tho groom II an oRterprislng young merchant
OF SvsnsbOro'. and has large circle of friends.
His bride rs a dauslter OF Mr. and Mrs. William
Hoist, who are highly connected in Germany.
Mt. Hoist Is descendant OF the Hoist family, OF
the castle Of Troyburg, and before coming 10
America was an officer in the German army.
The bride was attired In n dress OF old-rose
henrietta, with Persian ornaments and carried
q beautiful bouquet Of Marechal Neil roses and
smslax. Mira Jones is quite pretty blonde, and
& great iavoritc among Wide circle OF friends.
INTERPRETED WITH THE wiErs
Some person rendered two Of the through
wires OF the Western Union Telegraph Company
useless Tuesday by twisting them together and
holding them in that position by stick. The
mischieyous act Nss committed between Mid
lothian and Hallsboro', In Chesterfield. The
trouble was detected by lineman before much
damage had been done.
few nights ago some parties who had evil
IDENTITY beeE COON or opcssun-hunting cut down
To- eNAa f.run MI fol IA
raiirOad-track and was left In that position. A
train passed about 3 O'Clock In tho morning and
the locomotive barely escaped being derailed by
the obstruction. The telegraph wires were also
torn Gown by the tree falling across them.
A Richmond gentleman, representing a COM
pany that contracts for putting down patented
street pavement, was IN Manchester tuesday
afternoon and had conference with CITY En-
glnesr lipecOmb relative 10 the city OF Manches-
ter paving her streets with the material The
gentleman will probably appear before tho
Street Committee 81 It's next meeting IN order
60 confer with them In regard 70 the adoption OF
the new pavement for streets which have not
been paved
Hon. George ID. Wise and Hon. Beverly r.
Muniord will be the speakers at the Democratlc
meeting which takes place in Odd-FellOws Hall
tomorrow night. The rally win be under The aus
pices OF she First and Second Ward Democratic
Clubs, and will do doubt be a notable event. The
other Cleveland-SteyensOn clubs IN the city nave
also been invited TO attend.
BOUND FOR THE DEFENDANT.
The Hastings Court was engaged yesterday In
the trial OF the case OF Mrs Virginia A. Boyle
against the City Of Manchester for $4,000 dam
ages, alleged 10 have been sustained by the
giving way Of a bridge In Maury cemetery while
she was driving acrOss 10. causing her buggy 10
turn over, throwing her 10 the ground. A special
Jury from Chesterfield was empanelled Tor the
case. who, after hearing the testimony, rendered
q verdict In favor Of the defendant
Mr.. &. V. Meredith was counsel for the plain
tin while City-AttOrney William j. Clopton re-
presented the defendant.
The court will probably adjourn to-day.
Rev. w. c. Walden, pastor OF the Central
Methodist church, Will deliver his lecture on
"Grit" at hi- church tonight This lecture has
been delivered IN great many cities IN TINS
State, aud has never failed 10 please. mr.. Va
den has received the best Testimonials from tho
press, and no doubt the attraction viii draw
large audience. Tho proceeds will be devoted
90 the parsonage fund OF the church, or. in other
words, 20 the oyefhauling Of the parsonage,
which Is done annually.
Intelligence was received here yesterday OF
the death. at his home In Berkeley, OF Mr.. ii. b.
&. Walker, who was widely known In this city,
where he lived a great many years. HIS death
viii be deeply regretted by a host OF friends in
Manchester and Chesterfield.
MIR. Claudius NJ. Jones aud Mrs. Eliza j. Boree
were united In marriage az the residence OF the
bride, No. 1919 cambridge street, Tuesday eve
ming at O'Clock by Rev. L. X. Ihornhill, pastor
OF the Bainbridge-Street Baptist church.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL
Miss Addie SturdeyRnt, OF this city, has re-
turned from Petersburg.
The Chesterfield School Board was in session
yesterday at the county courthouse.
The jury In the case OF Rick Is. the city OF
Manchester rendered verdict IN favor OF the
plaiutin IN the Hastings Court Tuesday.
Mr.. AlonzO Chalktey, who died in Chesterfield
several days ago from paralytic stroke, WAS
well known In Manchester. He was one of the
most highly-respected citizens in the community
in which he lived
There were sixty voters registered at Ettrick,
IN Chesterfield, on Saturday last. OF these fifty
four are said 10 be Democrats. This IL a good
showing for the Democrats OF that place.
Seven tramps were before Mayor Maurice yes
terday morning, aud were gwen thirty minutes
70 get out Of the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. n. Purdy have the sympathy
OF the community In the loss Of their 3-year-old
son George g., who died yesterday morning az
haif-past o'clock from membranous Group.
The funeral will take place this morning at 10
O'Clock from the Presbyterian church.
Hon. Beverly 3. Munford. OF Richmond, will
speak at Powhstan Courthouse next Saturday.
Mrs. Ellis of hilrel, n. c., is visiting her
brother, Mr. Bailey, on Bainbndge street
Mrs. L. T. Edwards Is quite sick ut her home,
on Perry street between Ninth and Tenth.
Mrs. Wilkinson, OF Chesterfield, is visiting
friends in this city.
Rev. j. 4. jackson, Of Midlothian, was in Man.
rhestar ypstprdny.