The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-12
MANCHESTER BUDGET.
HAPPENINGS or INTEREST nv THE
CTTY ACROSS THE JAMES.
The Ward MeetipEs--Dcath of Mr.. Elliott.
Robbed of wssch-Lost His Horse.
In the Churches-Psrsopsl.
NAxonrsTHn BrsrAu RICHMOND TIMES.
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Ward meetings will be held In this city
tonight TO select delegates to the Con-
vention 70 be held on the 10th instant.
The friends Of the various candidates are
hard mt work for their favoritcs, ana
the meetings will Doubtless be very in
terestlng. The following are the places
of meeting: First Ward. Masonic Hall,
on Fifth street, Second Ward. station
house; Third Ward. Nunnallys store,
corner Twelfth and Hull streets; Fourth
Ward, back Of Bowen & Bradley's.
Mr.. Thomas J. Elliott. well-known
citizen OF Chesterfield county, died at his
residence Sunday afternoon at O'Clock
IN the 9th year OF his age. Mr.. Elliot
was an ex-Confederate soldier, having
served I'm General Picketts Division.
His funeral took place yesterday after
noon at o'clock.
Mr. WnIiarl Patch an employee or
the Richmond and Petersburg railroad
was robbed OF silver watch and box
OF cigars Saturday night The police nave
been notified OF the robbery. which was
executed by thieves entering the room
while Mr.. Patch was asleep
Mr.. n. H. Johnson. who lives on the
suburbs of the city. lost very valuable
horse from the effects OF lock-jaw yes
terday morning.
The revival services which have been
in progress al West End Methodist churcn
for the past two weeks. closed Sunday
night. 1t was a very successful meeting.
The baptist SundayrSchool Associa-
fion OF Richmond and Manchester met
Sunday afternoon at stockton street Bap-
tist church. MIR. William Elyson, or
Jflchsoopd Addressed the meeting
Messrs. John -. Watkins, w. W. Baker,
and the party Of ladies and gentlemen who
aocompaT led them TO Chicago nave re-
turned home. much Pleased with their
trip.
The EttrIck club. 81 Chesterfield. and
the Old-Street club. Of Petersburg, played
"a game Of ball Saturday in the CocHade
City, ard the Chesterfield boys were VIC
tcfious by score OF to J.
Rev w. H. Trainham, pastor OF Co
wardln-avenue Christian church, com
menced a revival nj his church Sunday
night, 10 continue one or two weeks Rev
H. c. Garrison, Of Roanoke Will preach
every night. Mr. n. Il. Michaels. Of the
Y. NJ c. A., will lead the song service,
commencing Wednesday night.
The case of the Richmond and Man
CT ester Railway. charged with killing a
COW on Perry street Friday night. was
Mr.. w. G.. Burgess and Mr.. Andrew T. |
Snellings and wife left yesterday morn |
ing for the Blue Ridge Springs, where |
they will attend the Virginia Pharmaccu-
teal Association. Mr. Burgess is vice
president of that organization.
Mr. w. y. Witte, who has been spend
Ing his vacation at the Worlds Fair. re-
turned to the city yesterday morning.
Miss Winnie WinfTee, Of Petersburg,
A
on Seventh street.
Mr.. T.. n. Gregory and family who
have been visiting friends and relatives
at Chesterfield Courthouse, have returned
home.
Messrs Dan Brodnax, Tom e. owen.
and IL. S. Bradley left Saturday night for
the Worlds Fair.
Mr.. Robert Walden, Of Alexandria, is
visiting relatives I'm this city
Mr.. r. Mortimer Robinson and sister,
Miss Ellie Robinson. are at the Worlds
Fair
Mr.. Charles Harnish. Of Manchester. is
In Chicago. After seeing the sights he
will visit several Western States.
Miss Nellie Robinson Of Newport News.
Is visiting Miss Rubrey Robinson, of this
city.
MIR. Peter Arlington. Of this city. has
gone to Chicago 10 attend the Worlds
Fair.
Miss Mary Winfree and Miss Cora
Hewlett. of Petersburg, are visiting friends
IN this city.
Mr.. w. T. witt. OF this city, yho has
been on a two weeks visit TO the'World's
Fair. returned home Sunday.
Mr.. c. V. BIankenship. yard master
IN the Richmond and Petersburg railroad
n this city, is quite sick with fever
Mr.. c. +. Y. Caracrsti, OF Chesterfield.
IS an applicant for consul to Colon, in
Central America Mr.. Caracrisi is now
IA Washington.
Miss May Moody OF Magnolia Grange
returned Saturday after pleasant visit
TO Brunswick county.
Mrs. Frame Jahnke, OF Bon Air, left
Tor Chicago Saturday.
Miss Bertha Ennis. Of Bowling Green,
md Miss Fannie Ragland OF Richmond |
are visiting Mrs. T.. r. Pilkinton, Of
Chesterfield.
Mr. Charles Jones, of Chester, received
A serious blow on his face few days
lgo by piece OF timber at his saw-mill. |
oliver & Pollard's saw-mill shut down
throwing large number OF
aborers out Of work.
Mrs. III. and Miss Annie Schank, OF
Norfolk. are visiting Mr.. NJ. A. Cogbill,
he county clerk.
The Richmond and DanvilIe railroad
ire preparing their motive power in
he shops for active service They have !
adopted a dark red color for their freight
,ars. similar to that OF their passenger
,ars.
The name w. b. Samuels. which was
printed In Sundays Times az one OF
he syndicate formed TO complete the
Manchester gas plant. should have been
". D. Saunders.