The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-02
DID THE PROPER THING.
CHEsTERFTELD VIII SEND TW0
COMMISSIONER 10 THE FAIR.
To Hold Primary-Death Of Mrs. Macon.
Weii-known Citizen Dsad-Easter
Music-Needs Repairs-Personai.
MANCHESTER BUREAU RICHMOND TINES.
1921 HULL STREET.. BFATTIE BLOCK.

Agriculture In Richmond yesterday morn
ing at 10 o'clock. There was a large at
tendance and President w. w Baker
submitted very gratifying report, which
showed that the society had received the
500 awarded to the Chesterfield exhibit
at the last State Exposition.
In recognition OF the services of Hon.
W. w. Baker and John b. Watkins these
gentlemen were appointed commissioners
TO represent the county of Chesterfield at
the Worlds Fair. and it was decided to
appropriate $500 out Of the funds Of the
treasury TO pay their expenses to Chicago.
1t was also decided that twenty-five dol
/ lars be paid Mr.. ID. T. GOOde for services
( rendered in connection with the Chester
field exhibit.
A resolution appropriating funds for
securing a map TO be published with
the handbook now being published by
the county. giving prominence 10 the coal
| granite and other mineral deposits. was
adopted
A committee was appointed 10 attend
the meeting Of the Southern Governors
in the interest OF the Improvement of
the public roads to be held in Richmond
! April 18th.
1t is understood that there will be a
/ meeting tomorrow night at the Leader
] building Of the applicants for the Man
/ chester postofice. The idea is 10 ascer-
! tain whether it is the wish of the candi-
| dates to have a primary to make nomi-
nation for postmaster. il such primary
! Is ordered. the Democratic committee
! will arrange the plans.
! Mrs. Anna Hopton Macon, who died in
/ Richmond Thursday after a long Illness,
was the wife Of Mr. Thomas j. Macon, OF
this city.
She was a lady of lovely character, and
had many friends in this city who will
read the announcement of her death with
deep regret.
The funeral took place yesterday after
noon at o'clock from St. Pauls Church
Home. in Richmond.
Mr. Sidney Rudd. a well-known citizen
Of Chesterfield, died at his home In Mid
lothian Thursday. lie was fOrty-iive
years Of age and his death was caused
from congestive chill
The funeral viii take place this morning
at II o'clock from Mt. Hermon church,
ard will be conducted oy Rev Robert II.
Wiufree.
The following will be the musical pro-
gramme at Central Methodist church to-
day:
Organist and Leader-Miss NJ. Daisy
Anderson.
Sopranos-Misses Ida Robinson and An
ME Poole.
Tenor-Messrs. y. p. Walden, Grayson
Walden and Robert Lumpkin.
Bassos-Messrs. Charles Schaadt, Ed
die BEDFORD and Howard Smith.
opening Anthem-"Christ, our Pass
over"
Hymns 253 and 1T.
OF artory-"The Resurrection"-Mis
Daisy Gibbs.
Hymn l29.
Evening: Opening Anthem-"The Lord
is Risen"
Hymn S.
Onertory 49, Resurrection" - Miss Ida
Robinson.
Hymn 101.
Doxology.
Tic Manchester Railway and Improve
ment Company are repairing the street.
car track on Hull street from Seventh up
and when the track is put In good condi-
ton the pavement viii be in better shape
than 1t was before.
The entire roadbed of Hull street from
Seventh TO Fifteenth is in bad shape,
however. and sadly in need Of paving
From the amount OF granite IN close
proximity to the city Manchester can get
her paving done cheaper than any city
in the State.
There were 81 arrests made by the
nolice in March. Of these 56 We're for
ordinance violations. so for misdemean-
ors and for felony.
The chief made 90 arrests, first assist
ant %. second T. third % and first ana
third together !.
Applications for pensions for disabled
Confederate soldiers and the widows OF
disabled Confederate are 10 be fled TINS
month. The law allows thirty DAYS Tor
This purpose. beginning with yesterday.
The applications are filed with the
clerk Of the hastings court
. Superintendent Blankenship, Of Ches-
thrfeld, has been visiting the pubic
schools in Manchester district MS week
He reports that The schools are Delng
vel attended. The new school established
this session in Marks addition has over
forty scholars.
The Democrats Of Manchester district,
Chesterfield, will ask Supervisor X. \.
Bowen 10 accept this Office again MT.
Powen has made an efficient supervisor
and the people Of Manchester district
express great satisfaction at the services
he has rendered them.
Rev Or. johnson, OF Bon Air, will con-
duct the services IN Leader Han for the |
Railroad Branch Of the Young Mems /
Christian Association this afternoon at |
o'clock.
Some of the best musical talent OF this /
CITY and Richmond will participate IN |
the concert in Leader Hall on the I'm for /
the benefit of Meade-Memorial church.
Miss Emily b. Terrell, of King William /
comfy. and Miss V. Clay Willis, OF this |
city. will spend their holiday at West |
over, on the James. as the guests OF their |
uncle Major A. II. Drewry.
\ large number OF Manchesterians went |
over to Island Park yesterday afternoon |
TO witness the game Of ball between Yale
and the 'Narsities.
During the month OF March Clerk Du-
Val recorded thirty deeds and issued |
seven marriage licenses TO colored cou-
pies.
Air. u. d. Harrison. OF this city, passed
a successful examination before the state
Board of Pharmacy Thursday, ana Is
now full-nedged pharmacist
The public schools will be closed to-
morrow and many Of the scholars VIII
observe Easter Monday by dallying with
the unsuspecting minnow.
In the mayors court yesterday morning
John Henry Jones (colored) was fined
$3.50 for throwing rocks in the street.
James Ashton Moore who left home on
the 18th, returned yesterday morning.
He has been TO Lynchburg and Danville.
Mr.. Warner l.. Wormely. OF this city,
has gone to King and Queen to spend the
Easter HOLIDAYS.
Rev J. T. l.. Holland will preach at
Cowardin-avenue Christian church at
both services to-day.
Appropriate Easter services will be held
in the city churches to-day.
Mrs. X. II. Foster continues quite sick
at her residence. on Bainbridge street.
DIR. T. Z. Hall and wife, OF Prince