Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-02
MANCHESTER AND VICINITY.
Mr.. Pembcrton's Dcsth-Personai and
other Items from Across the James.

Mr.. Pembcrton's Dcath-Personai and
Other Items from Across the James.
Mr.. Harry b. Owen has returned from Dan
Vile, where he went on business.
Ihore we're no cases for the consideration OF
bis Honor Mayor Maurice yesterday morning.
There wore only seven marriage licenses
Issued by the Clerk OF the Hastings Court las,
cOIored couples.
Mr., Horace /. Smith and bride have returned
rom an extended northern tour and viii reside
with Mrs Mayo, mother OF the groom, who lives
on Porter street.
Miss Eva IS. Parkinson, OF Brooklyn, who hes
been visiting Mrs. ). T. Robinson, Of this city,
LETT Yesterday for Petersburg. whence she will
/ 20 10 Norfolk en- route 10 her home.
Nit. samuel Smytbe, OF Richmond, formerly
clerk IN Tho Ofice u the Secretary Of the Com
rnouwealth, has accepted n position In this cfty
with the Metropolitan Lfe-Insursnce COMPANY.
Mr.. John I. Harris, Of POwhatan. was in the
city yesterday. Ito said that tbore will be a big
tournament at POwhHtan Courthouse to-day,
which Will be- followed by q grand ball tonight.
Great preparation is being made tor the occa-
sion, which viii no donbt be a notable event.
Mr.. James Gould. Of Chesterfield county, ana
Miss Ida s. Saunders, Of Petersburg, were mar
I ried IN the Cockads cry Wednesday afternoon.
The marriage took place at the residence 81 Nj.
-. h. Andrews, on Washington street, and the
ceremony was performed by Row. Mr.. Barker,
pastor OF tue West-End Baptist church.
kXcellout order prevailed In Manchester last
month, as only 30 arrests were made by the
police force. OF these l was tor felony, ~ for
misdemeanOr, and II for ordinance violations.
! The chief Of police made > arrests. the frat
assistant 4. second assistant Z, third assistant
~, second and third ASSISTANTS |, ana ! by the
constable.
Rev. j. p. Woodward, who was SEPT from tho
Ftfth-Street Methodist church % q circuit 10
King and Queen county. left yesterday morning
for bis new charge. Mr.. WOodward's ministry
IN this cty was very satisfactory. and during his
stay here he made many iri9uds. His home
will be AZ WalkertOn.
Henry Hohson, a colorcd man employed OF
JOhns0n's Foundry, had one Of bis hands ierri-
bly, mGngled yesterday morning about 1880
o'clock 10y a t~rip-hanmer. Two Of the fingers
had 60 be- amputate1.
key. l.. x. Thonhul was called 10 Appomattox
"Wednesday by tue death OF his niece. little
Miss Christian, daughter Of Judge Christian, OF
that county.
Judge William /. Clopton, district deputy
grand master, paid O fraternai visit 10 MidlO-
THAN Lodge or Masons Wednesday night.
Nj. Watt Graham and sister, Miss Annie, Of
Cincinnati. who have been visiting IN this city,
are nov stopping with friends AZ Barton Heights.
DR.. Thomas Marshall, Of Baltimore, has re-
turned nome after a brief visit TO relatives here.
Mt Eva Marshall. who acted as maid OF honor
at the marriage OF Dr. Whitfield and Miss
Mathews, las returned 10 her home, 10 Bedford
City.
sir William Pemberton, who was struck by a
locomotive AZ BOuiOu's station, on the Richmond
and Dauvillo railroad, last Monday, died at the
residence OF bis sOu-ln-law, Mr.. W H.. Dickinson,
corner OF Sixteenth AMI Porter streets, yesteI-
day morning AZ 3:4J o'clock from COM
preston of the brain. Deceased was 20
years Of age, and Was reared in Pow
hat0u county, ghcro he lived until about
i've years ago, when he settled IN Manchester.
lie leaves q vile. a daughter Mrs. Dickinson
and tDroe sUns-M essrs. X. l.. PembertOn. of
rocthontas, Va. W. II. PembortoD, OF Hinton,
W. Va, and G. n. Pembrrton, OF Elberton, Ga.
Inc funeral Will tnGe place from the residence
to-day.
Buck Ford, the negro youth who lost his mind
last July on the subject Of religion, Is still con-
nLei i1 the Chesterfield jail awaiting comm
cations iu the Petersburg asylum. Fictitious
rumors have reached this city that tho man is
not properly cared for, ~ he Is allowed 10 re-
main in "a nude condition without being provided
with bedclothing, aud that marks OF the iron
stats Ia his bed arc plaiuly visible upon his BACK
and limbs. 1t WAS also reported that hs food
was thrown through the bars of tho cell, the bot
tom OF which was IN q worry unclean condition.
When Judge CloptoD, OF the County Court. was
approached upon this subject he sRid that whlle
the ncgrOs mental powers are all gone his physi-
cal strength is rs great As ever, and 70 10 dan
gerous for tho jailer to enter the cell alone. lie
said further that the man would not allow
clothing 20 remain on him and would tear his
bed clothing into shreds. Tho maniac breaks up
everything he can get his hands upon ana ~ 80
powerful rs to be able 10 bend the wTought-steel
bcd-slais with his hands. Tho mar Is confined
in "a warm cell and IL given all Of the acc0mmO-
0hAAR41 ItEnAhANH
Mrs. Graco b. Bnlops and daughter, Miss
Florence, Of Mathews Courthouse, who have
been visiting Mrs. g. A. X. Meredith, on Decatur
street, have returned home.
one Of the most pleasant entertainments
which have taken place In Manchester this sea-
son was the dancing party In Leader Hall last
night. rendered by Master Otis Morrissett in
honor Of hs young lady and gentlemen friends.
About thirty boys and girls we're in attendance
and spent the evening In the most enjoyable
manner by dancing 10 the music ot a piano
PLAYED by Miss Jennie Webster. The large han
presented q beautiful appearance as the little
CUES glided over the floor. Dancing was Kept up
until ABOUT midnight. AZ IL o'clock an elegant
supper was served, which was heartily enjoyed
by the youthful gathering.
Among those present were Misses Tina and
Nora Siegel. Kate Johnson, Rosa Driscoil, Daisy
WocdalL. Ethel Archer. Willie, Lou and Corneha
Stubbs. Maggie Purcell Susie Brown, Mabel beat
tie, Mary Lipscomb, Alma Owens. Dolly J0hn;
son, and Blanche Chalkley, and Masters Russell
Reattie, Otis MOrrissett, Lacy Fendley, Eldle
Burton, Ernest Chnlkley, Orrin White Gordon
White. Douglas Beattie, Gus Goolsby. aud hay.
mond PilsOn, and Mes-rs. Charles beagher and
X. v. owen, Mr. and Mrs. w. Il. Bradley, M and
Mrs. Thomas s. Williamson, Mrs. >. A. motifs
sett. ana Mrs. james 4. LiPsconb.