The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-17
HE MURDERED HIS WIFE.
kEEGR0 MAN ARRESTED IN CHEs-
TERFIELD ROE UxORIcTDE.
IN the Mayors Court Troubled by framps.
A Store Robbed Church News-fer-
sonais and other Matters.
MANCHESTER BUREAU RICHMOND TIMES.
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IL was reported IN this city yesterday
shat a negro man named Scott, iiF'
sng at Moseley's Junction in Chester
neld county. had murdered his wife.
Scott and his wife had family quarrel
Thursday, which terminated in the negro
brutally beating the woman. from the
effects OF which she died Friday. 1t
has not been learned what was the
verdict Of the coroners jury which was
held yesterday. Scott has been arrested
Moseiey's Junction is about twenty miles
from this city, at the junction OF the
Richmond and Danville. and Farmyille
and Powhatan railroads.
Alfred Miller (colored) was before the
Mayors Court yesterday morning. charg-
ed with killing a licensed dog belonging
10 air. j. u. Fitzgerald. He was fined
81 the lowest fine under the ordinance.
Alley Wells was up a warrant charg-
ing him with throwing rock at Onlcer
Smith. At the request OF the latter the
ease was dismissed with costs.
Persons residing near the Richmond
and Petersburg railroad. in Chesterfield
county. are greatly annoyed by tramps.
who congregate near the railroad. SeNe-
RAJ DAYS ago a dozen tramps went 70 the
brick works OF the Farmville and Pow
hofan railroad. at Chester and TOOK
p0SsegsiOn Of the fire there Tor the en-
moves. and drove the brick-yard men OF
The place The tramps were told mat
the authorities would be sent after them.
and the reply they gave was mat II
any one tried TO interfere with them
81 would be a life or death struggle. IL
S. n common occurrence for the tramps
this neichborfood and demand food. and
,bev will not 20 out OF the house unless
II IS given TO them.
My wellington Brands. who conducts
q grocery at the corner Of Fourteenth
and Hull streets had one OF the panes OF
eiass IN one Of his front windows broken
Friday night. End a lot Of groceries
which were exhibited In the window
stolen. The thieves broke the glass with
n large brick. as one was found In the
store near the window yesterday morn
irc
The 'DolI-Bsbv Bazaar" az the Pres
bvterian church Friday night was largely
attended. The programme rendered con
sisted OF Rotations by Mr. Daffron ana |
cornot solo by Professor McTear. the |
choir rendered several selections, all OF |
which were highly enjoyed. The prize |
for the person exhibiting the handsomest
doll was awarded to Miss Piison' ana |
Mics Pauline f}eattie received the prize |
FOR exhibiting the ugliest doll The judges |
were Dr. T. p Mathews. Mr.. WoodaD'
Mrs. r. s. Traphagen. and Mrs william
Garnett Quite a neat sum was realized
from the entertainment.
Mr. W. C. Gregory's loss by the burn
ing Of his dwelling and store In Chester
field. Wednesday is estimated at A"0.
The property was only insured for $500.
Rev. w n. Trainham will I'll his pulpit
nj Cowardin-ayenue Christian church this
morning and night.
Rev. DR. w. V. Tudor, the eloquent d.
vine will address the gospel meeting in
Leader Hall this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
Rev. f. It. Dadmun will occupy his pull
,,it at both services at West-End Metho- |
dist church to-day. There will be |
meeting Of the Christian Endeavor So
oiety at 1880 p. NJ.
Rev. j. J. Clopton will occupy his pull |
pit at both the services at Meade-Memo-
rial church to-day.
The monthly meeting Of the Rosebud |
Society OF Fifth-street Methodist church |
Will he held at that church this afternoon |
at 230 o'clock. a very interesting pro- |
FTamme has been arranged for the oc- |
casion.
The many friends Of Policeman w. L. |
Moles will be sorry 90 learn that there |
Is no change for the better in his con- /
dition.
Mr.. Lee Clements is confined to his
home by sickness.
Mrs. r. b. Brooks and daughter. Miss
Mary Potter Brooks Of Newburgh, N. y,
ere the guests of Mrs. Joseph Walker. at |
Holly Springs.
Rev DR.. Whitehead. presiding elder,
viii preach at West-End Methodist Epis-
copa1 church this morning at Ii o'clock,
and also adminlster the sacrament.