The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-19
ACROSS THE CHANNEL.
HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST IN THE
CITY ONE MILE SOUTH.
Deatb Of Miss Nellie NJ. Leonard-Gayey
al MidIothiAn-Transfe Everywhere
Church Notes-Personsi.
N.Scursrrn Bunrau RICHMOND TINES

1921 Hull STREET. BEAlIlE OLIVIA
Miss Nellie NJ. Leonard. whose iiiness
has heen noted in The Times. died yestsr-
d,v morning about G:S) o'clock at the resi-
dence Of her mother On Decatur s'ieeN
between Eighth and Ninth
Mise I.cor ard had been sick only ABOUT
Two weeks. and as late as Friday even
INC was thought to be improving frienus
ard rolauves who had stood by her bed
side. had begun to feel strong nope LOT
her recovery. 1t was a great surprise 10
many Of them to learn yesterday that the
end had come.
sbe WAS a noble Christian young
woman. Possessed of many ioVaoie oua l,
ncferlstios. and that magnetic GIT li"'
attracted everyone 10 her.
Miss Leonard was teacher IN the pun
nc schools Of this city, and had greatly
enaeared herself To the hearts OF her
runus They loved ner every one-loVed
her for her kindness, eentleness ana ten
derncss Of heart. and these traits OF char-
octer. 80 prominent In her every walk
rad likewise won for her the admiration
rnd love Of all acquaintances
The funeral will take place this after-
noon at 4 o'clock from Central Methodist
church. Of which she was a member.
the scholars Of Miss Leonard's school
are requested to meet In the basement
20 Tho church TO attend the funeral in
q body. l.
Tbc Midlothian Social Club had de-
N,,btf,1 entertainment I'm the Masonic
l{au at that place Friday night ana the
measures Of the dance were INDUCED
in until quite a lat hour Ihomas
string band, Of Richmond. furnished the
music. and about midnight the large
crowd I'm attendance enjoyed an elegant
sumner Mr. Edward Jackson was master
of ceremonies, and performed his duties
In a very graceful and pleasing manner.
Rev. +. r. Dadmun, of West-End Meth
cdist church. will deliver n special Ser
mon this afternoon to the Red Men.
The members Of this organization Will
meet at their respective wigwams at 2:5O
10 attend the church in body
The Richmond and Manchester Railway
Company were presented by the Chester
field grand jury for allowing TN cir cars TO
blockade Hull street in front OF Clements
d Brothers store. in Swansboro. Inc
etreet is narrow at this point, AMI II Is
here that the street car company has
transfer station.
The Perry street cars began giving
transfers at all junction points in Rich
rond yesterday. and the people OF Man
chester are greatly pleased. A passenger
can now take any car In Manchester and
he transferred to any car in Richmond, or
vice versa
The owners Of the FISH traps at Mayo's
bridge are putting them I'm order for the
fishing season, which will soon be at
hand. A few herrings have already been
caught.
The Sors Of Erin In this city and Swans
horo who attended the st. Patrick's ban
Uuet in Richmond. Friday night. express
themselves as having had a splendid time
JUDGE i. A. Hancock. Of the Second
circuit, is at home on vacation. The
Judge has been extremely busy for some
months, and is now enjoying a few days Of
rest az his home IN Chesterfield.
The board of supervisors of Chesterfield
will meet Monday week, at which time
the contract between The county and the
parties interested in the proposed electric
road to Petersburg viii be prepared.
Rev. J. Clagett skinner, of Richmond
College, viii preach at Cowardin avenue
Christian church this morning and night.
Mr.. Samuel +. Gililund, formerly Of this
city, will be connected with the new after
noon paper to be started in Dalville this
week.
Mr. James Heriin who has been III with
pneumonia at his home, on Twelfth street
between Stockton 1nd Everett. for two
weeks. is improving.
The March term Of the hastings court
will begin tomorrow. a number OF I'M
important cases will be up for trial.
Joe Lammus (colored) was arrested In
this city yesterday afternoon. charged
with stealing several chickens.
Two cases Of ordinance violation were
before Mayor Maurice yesterday. The
parties were given twenty days to abate
the nuisance.
Those voting for their favorite teacher
20 20 to the Worlds Fair are requested to
send their votes as carly in the week as
possible to The Times Office, in Richmond.
Rev. r. ID. Powell, Baptist missionary
TO Mexico. will conduct meeting in
Leader Hall this afternoon at O'Clock
a large crowd Will doubtless be present,
as usual.