The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-11

CAPT. GOODWIN AND WIFE CDL0
BRxTx THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING.
Many Congratulations and Numerous Prss-
ents-Jamss Lynch Inssns--Britton-Tssa-
pie Contest Decided In Favor Of Latter.

Goodwin celebrated their golden wedding
tonight from TO IL O'clock at their
residence. on Bollngbrook street. and the
occasion was a most delightful enc TO
all in attendance There was very large
number of invited guests prasent to par
take OF the hospitallties OF the couple
and to extend to them their congratula-
tions for many more years II happy
welded life.
Among those present were Mr. T.. A.
Goodwyn, Jr, OF Petersburg, and Mr..
Peterson Agee Goodwin. OF Roanoke.
grandsons OF Captain GOODWIN and his
estimable lady. Mrs. T.. W. Gregg. OF
Winston. ~ c., and Mrs. Robert Nj. An
derson, OF Petersburg, who Is now on =
visit TO friends In Warrenton Va. were
unavoidably absent. These two ladies' are
granddaughters OF Captain and Mrs.
Goodwin. Most OF the members OF A. T.
Hu Camp OF Confederate Veterans. OF
which Captain Goodwin is a valuable
and honored member, were present at
the reception 20 extend their congratula-
tions. The camp presented Captain ard
Mrs. Goodwin with a chamois purse OF
gold. Accompanying the gift was a book
with channels cover with the words.
Golden Anniversary CONGRATULATIONS.
1Sf3-iS93." on the back OF the book was .
Confederate and State flag The book
contained the names OF the members of
the camp with the following: ITO Cap
tain and Mrs. Il. A. GOODWIN, with the
hearty congratulations Of his comrades
Of A. L. Hin Camp, G. v, sincerely wish
ing that an Indian summer OF health and
happiness may succeed this anniversary
OF their golden wedding"
The couple were the recipients OF
great many handsome and costly presents.
and they also received numerous congrat-
ulatory kilograms from friends outside
OF the city. Captain Goodwin married
Miss Martha Clough Perkinson. OF Ame-
LA county, on the 10th OF August. 1858.
The ceremony was performed at the resi-
dence OF Colonel John A. Jeter. his wife's
father-in-iaw, near DennisTiie, Va, by
the Rev Mr. Hobson. After their mar
rlage Captain Goodwin and hts wire
settled In Dinwiddie county, whore they
remained until l&2. when the couple re-
moved to Petersburg, where they have
resided ever since
Captain Goodwin Is one OF Petersburg's
most prominent citizens. During the year
1852 he accepted position With the
Southside Railroad Company. now the
Norfolk and Western, and has been con-
nected with the road ever since. He was
member Of the Legislature from Din
widde county from 1919 10 1850. ana has
been "A member OF the city council OF
Petersburg of and on from lSL For six
years he was president OF the council.
Polk Miilers troupe. OF Richmond gave
an open air concert tonight at the hotel
al Chester for the benefit Of the Methodist
church at that place. The entertainment
was largely attended
Rev. Floyd l.. kurtz. pastor or the
Oid-street Presbyterian church, who has
been granted "A vacation OF t"o weeks
by his congregation. left this morning for
Ocean Grove. noted summer resort on
the New Jersey coast. whore he WiN spend
his holiday With his brother. who ~ sum-
mering there.
II was learned to-day from a gentleman
from Chesterfield that the impression
among some I'm the county Is that James
Lynch, who is now in the county jail
charged with the murder Of an unknown
man near Chester some months ago, VIII
be adJudged insane and sent to an asy-
lum.
My informant SAYS that n letter has
been received by the officials of the coun-
~ from the officers ~ an asylum TN the
State OF Massachusetts, 90 the effect that
n man named James Lynch. ami answer
ing 10 the description OF the accused,
had been confined in their asylum. The
circumstantial evidence connecting Lynch
with the murder OF which he is accused
be acting very much like crazy man.
In conversation with some Of our promt-
nent merchants learn that business In
all branches Of trade during the month
Of July compares very favorahly with
the trade for the same month Of 1872.
Some say that business was n little better
I'm July Of this year than II w0s for the
same period OF the previous year and
this. too, in spite OF the strinsency In
financial circles.
Gr. q. B. Morgan fas been employed
40 An export 20 examine the books of
the city treasurer city auditor, collector
OF city taxes, collector OF deurquent
taxes. commissioner OF revenue. city en-
ntnesr register % water works. clerks
Of the markets and keepers n nay scales.
Tho work is TO be done at cost not TO
exceed 500.
Charles Decker, OF Staten Island. has
empowered Mr. Robert J.. Montague, Of
Richmond 10 defend his son, Charles V.
Decker. who Is now in the Jail Of this
CITY awaiting trial for bisamy. Decker
vvll he tried at the September term u
the hustings court Mr.. Montague mas
written TO the city sergeant. Charles
Watson, asking FOR copy OF the indict-
ment against Decker.
The board Of supervisors OF Surry coun-
~ held a meeting to-day at the county
OF the people Of Claremont 10 build
new courthouse and present 1t to the
county. What action was taken on the
matter had not been learned at this writ
irG.
The County Court OF Prince George
| opened this morning. when Judge J. +.
| West rendered his decision on the con-
| tested election case Of Britton against
| Temple for the cierkship or the county.
| Judge Vests decision was In favor OF
| Mr.. Temple The whole case hung on the
| charge OF alleged fraud at Riyes pre-
| clnct In rendering his decision Judge
West stated that II fraud had been con-
mitted NJ the precinct named sufficient
testimony. IN his opinion. had not been
| introduced by Mr.. Britton 10 prove II.
The case IL 20 be taken TO the circuit
court OF the county This case has ex-
| cited the hveiiest interest. both IN Prince
| George county and In Petersburg.
Mrs George W Dunn left this morning
| on a visit 20 friends I'm Nottoway county.
Rev. A. J. Fristoe. pastor of the Second
Baptist church IN this city. who has
been spending his vacation In Culpcper
couaty, returned home this afternoon.
The building committee OF this church
Will hold meeting tomorrow night.
when the contract for the erection OF
their new church will be awarded