The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-29
PERSONAL ND GENERAL,
Interesting Facts About Richmond's CitI-
yens and other Matters.

The state Bank mas hetH NlleQ up WIN
large column electric fansf
Mr. \. ]. Ford. proprietor Of Ford's
Hotel. left last night for New York.
Cary street between Second and Third
is being paved with granite blocks.
Mrs. Ben Jacobs and two children left
this morning for New York and Phila-
delDhia.
Rev. G. W. Given, Of the Southern Bap-
fist Theological Seminary Louisville. is
in the city.
Mr.. George II. Taylor treasurer Of
Amelia county, called at the Capitol yes
terday.
Mr.. j. W. Perclval left last night FOR
brief visit 70 relatives and friends In
Lynchburg.
Mr.. Merritt T. Cooke, member Of the
House Of Delegates from Norfolk, was
in the city yesterday.
The closing exercises OF the Male Or
phan Academy takes place Friday after
noon at o'clock.
Rev. j. r. Sturgis formerly pastor Of
Trinity Methodist church, is holding meet
ines on the Eastern Shore
Mrs. John r. Larus. Of Baltimore. is
visiting Mrs. John C.. Robertson at Brook
side Forest Hill.
Mr.. W. g. Williams has returned 10 the
University to attend the summer session
Of Professor Minors law school
The Henrlco County Court adjourned
Yesterday until the next term. which be-
gins on the second Monday IN July.
Now wheat was quoted on Change yes
terday az from 90 10 40 cents. The crop
is a fine one. and the few lots which
have arrived are in prime condition.
zfr. =. Palamountaln and Miss Pala-
mountain. OF Shanghai, China. and Mr..
Sam Oliver Of Butte City, Montana, are
al the American Hotel.
The condition Of MIR Fritz Sitterding
stil continues to improve. and unless ne
suffers a relapse he will be able to leave
his bed in few days
The Committee on Cemeteries met in
the Council Chamber yesterday afternoon
at G.30 O'Clock, and ordered the payment
of a number Of bills.
Miss Waller Bland, Of West Point, the
accomplished daughter OF Dr. William
Rland. is visiting her friend, Miss Ruth
Fuller, on west Cary street.
The west side Of 81. James street. be
tween Leigh and Baker. is In very bad
condition. II would be dangerous for per-
sons TO travel on that side Of the thor
oueh fare after dark.
Mr.. Thomas Nelson Page and bride
left yesterday for Hanover Courthouse.
where they go TO visit the parents OF
Mr.. Page They have been enthusiastic
cally received by numerous friends IN
/ Richmond.
The Young Mems Christian Association
h7ve given up their summer encampment
AT Hampton for this season on account OF
the preference Of those who can afford 1t
10 spend the time and means upon the
Worlds Fair.
The closing exercises Of the music class
~ Mrs W. j. Peyton at CorcOran liam
Tuesday night were well attended ana
highly creditable. The awards were dis
tributed by Rev. W. L. Wright
Arr. Luke Moody was reported 10 be
slightly better yesterday. His physicians
win not allow him 10 talk rs yet. conse-
ouentv the manner in which his injuries
were sustained is unknown.
Rev Sparks Melton. who has been visit
ing IBIS home, in Fiuyanna county Tor
several weeks. WAS in the city yesterday,
ON mis- return 10 Pennsylvania. where DE
has charge Of church. as we'll as at
tending Grocer Theological Seminary
Miss Nelson will this afternoon trot IN
The 2.23 class I'm Philadelphia. She mas
record Of 2.22 II. and IT is expected that
the daughter Of Norfolk VIII lover tAAl
record. Alr. Joseph station has telegraph
ed that the mare is in splendid condition.
Professor r. II. Boatwright. Of Rich
mond College. will leave to-day WIN ms
family for Bedford CITY. He Is IA
nous fisherman, and Will carry MS I"t
HrfH
extend 10 some Of the hnest hs"1N6
streams in the state.
Ouite a number Of college students VIII
go ON moonlight excursion down ln1
James river this evening. The steamer
Ariel will leave the wharf at 1880 =. 81
The proceeds will be used 10 defray the
incidental expnses of a worthy student
during the next session.
The monthly meeting Of the Committee
on Third Market was 10 have been held
last evening at Z o'clock In the Council
Chamber. but, no quorum being present
Chairman B0ykin has called meeting
for tomorrow evening at $3.50 O'CLOCK.
The officers of the Private Soldiers and
Sailors Monument Association have IN
vited the ladies' of the Hollywood Me-
mortal Association TO take a trip down
the James river 20 Warwick Park next
Saturday afternoon. Barges will leave
the Ariel wharf az =. NJ.
The clerk Of the hastings court issued
marriage licenses TO the following cou-
ples yesterday: Charles j. Powell and
Kate NJ Samuel A. Joseph Murray and
Mary j. McDonough, Charles d. Allen
and Annie Powell. Michael " Coughhn
and Lena Brown George IL. Acheson anu
Margaret a. Walker.
The cry Of hard times I'm Richmond
sims 20 IND n denial I'm the unprecedent-
ed number Of new brick dwellings in
course of construction scattered in every
locality az the city, The activity I'm build
ing on Grace. Franklin and Harrison
streets and the avenues west % Harrison
displays a degree Of progress that is re-
markable
Mr. T.. c. Bristow was thrown from
his buggy by a frightened horse at the
corner Of Twenty-drst and Broad streets
and received severe bruises on the legs.
The animal. after turning Twenty-hrst
street. ran into a bsrb-wire fence at the
corner Of the avenue The buggy was
badly demolished, and the horse was cut
slichtly on his hind legs.
The frame building az No. A2 east
Broad street has been torn down and
brick store and dwelling win be erected.
Main street.