Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-02
NEWS ITEMS FROM MANCHESTER.
sociable Last Night-Arrested for Felony
Deaths and FunernIs-PersonaIs.

A very pleasant sociable was given last
evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs.
Samuel II. Owens by the Central Social
Clpb. Refreshments were served at III
O'clock, and parlor games were partici-
pated in until 1 o'clock, when the merry
party repaired to their homes.
The following ladies and gentlemen were
present: Misses Morrissett, Goddin,
Moody. Shotwell, Baird. Keesee, Gibbs,
Hawkins, Thraves, Anderson. Cottrell,
Winfree, Guy, and Rogers; and Messrs.
Bradley, Anderson, Jones. Rogers, Smith.
Redford Schasdt. Craig, Rightsell, Owens.
Peple, aud Harris.
DEATH OF Mr.. SMALL.
Mr.. Arthur w. Small. q well known oiti-
zen of Manchester. died at eight minutes
before IL o'clock yesterday morning at his
residence. No. 70S Hull street. The de-
ceased had been q resident OF Manchester
many years, and was for a long time fore:
man of the Timing department OF
the Richmond and Danville shops. which
position he resigned in consequence OF Ill
health. He was about sixty years of age
and was born in Norfolk city, where he
has a number of relatives. MIR. Small was
very popular among his acquaintances.
He was a member Of the Junior Order of
United American Mechanics and several
other benevolent organizations.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Lodge 173, Sexennisl League, has elected
the following officers for the ensuing
wear: Il. p. Cheatham. p. p; j. ~ Lips
comb, +. s.; f. Lacy. v. p; James a.
Iipscomb. secretary; Alexander Rudd.
treasurer; J. I. Dunn. chaplain; 4. J.
Andrews, marshal; w. w. Barrett, guard;
III. X. Gary. sentinel; L. i. Osborn. j. L.
Dunn, and r. p. Cheatham, trustees; DR..
William p. Mathews. medical examiner.
FUNERALS YESTERDAY.
The funeral of Mr.. John Freeman, whose
death appeared in yesterdays DISPATCH.
took place yesterday afternoon at 2:3O
O'clock from the Bainbridge-Street Bap-
tist church. The services were conduct
ed by Rev. L. X. Thornhill.
The funeral OF Mr. Benjamin A. Gary took
placs at Maury cemetery Yesterday at
ternoon at O'clock. Rev. ". @. Walden
read the burisl service. The following
gentlemen acted as pall-bearers: Messrs.
E. w. Weisiger, G.. W. Brooks, A. II. Fitz--
gerald, H. G. Nelson. I. J. wayInack' and
S. X. Owens.
PAID AN OFFICIAL VISIT.
District Deputy Grand Master George
W Blankenship left last evening TO pay an
official visit to 'Hallsboro' Lodge, No. S4,
I. O. o. f., last night. Hallsboro' Lodge
gave big supper and elected officers for
this year.
Among those who accompanied the Dis
trict DEPUTY Grand Master were Messrs.
s. q. Shipley, G.. +. Hall, w. 4. Smith, G.
Bedrup, II. A. Jordan. r. p. Smith. j. q.
Adams, Aaron Harfeld, W: L. Hart. n. L.
Matter, w. T.. Mutter, and others, repre-
senting Stuart and Henderson lodges of
this city. Some of the representatives are
expected to visit the Coalield Lodge to-
night.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
monwealth's-Attorney p. V. Cog
bill, of Chesterfield, was in the city yester-
Mr. C. T. Perry. of New York. formerly
of Man chester. was in the city yesterday
visiting relatives.
is visiting relatives and friends in this
Miss Fannie Guy, of Hampton, is visit
ing Miss Lille NJ. Bard. on Twelfth street.
mr. and Mrs. Joseph Walker, of Chester
fed. will leave in few days for Georgia
to spend the winter.
CAPTAIN Snesd, Of Chester. who is very
Ill with pneumonia, was reported better
Mr. Wallace sneIlings and Mr.. Sylvan
Patch left yesterday. morning, for Mr..
Pstch's old home in Chesterfield to take
hunt.
morning to respond TO an alarm OF fire
caused By the burning Of some bed-clothes
IN 4 dWelling-house on Fitta street be-
tween Hull and Decatur.