The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-13
NE VS. FROM OYER THE JAMES.
The Machine Worked Well. and the County
VIII Purchase II.
MANCHESTER BUREAU RICHMOND TIMES,
ll2l HULL sIRrEr RILrrIE RIncK

MANCHESTER BUREAU RICHMOND TINES.
ll2l HULL STREET. BEATTIE BLOCK
The road machine which was tested
tuesday at Midlothian In the presence
OF four members OF the board OF super
Visors of Chesterfield county worked very
satisfactorily. and the board has decided
10 purchase IL.
III ~ the intention Of the supervisors to
buy six good mules, and keep this ma
chine at work ali the summer on the
principal county roads. The price OF the
machine IS 1926.
In experimenting with II, the machine
In a couple of hours did about fifty dol
lars worth Of work for the county.
Messrs. George @. Ely, r.. NJ. Robert
son ana James Herrin. committee on the
part OF the American Legion Of Honor,
Tuesday paid over to the widow of the
late Asa Herrin 5000, that berg the
amount Of the policy hell by the deceased
In the order.
The Royal Aroanum OF this city held a
meeting in their hall, on Hull street,
tuesday night, which was largely at
tended. A great deal of interest was
manifested at the meeting, and considera-
BILE business was transacted. 1t &c ex-
pected that the grand officers will be
here on the 18th instant. and the Manches-
iti ulNlSlDl VIII ltIQtT IntIn a TeceDtlOn,
after which an elegant banquet will be
served.
The Junior Order OF United American
Mechanics will attain its fortieth anniver-
sary on the nth of May. This order has
grown rapidly in Mancheste during the
past two years.
There is some talk Of having a parade
on the nth Of May.
Mr.. Logan NJ. Allen. formerly Of Man
chester, and a brother OF Mr.. William M.
Allen. of this city was married in
Charleston. S. c., last Thursday to Miss
Jennie Oldham. OF that city.
The groom has many friends In Man
chester. who will wish MIN and his better
half long life and happiness.
Hudson Taylor (colored), who was tried
in the Powhatan county court last week
for breaking into the sumac mill of Alex
ander Campbell. at Moseley's Junction,
and stealing 800 pounds OF sumac, was
convicted and sent to jail.
The prisoner was defended by Cornelius
Mimms. the colored lawyer. who got him
off with a light sentence.
Watson Perkins. the negro boy charged
with the murder Of his companion, James
Pierson. was tried in the Chesterfield
county court Tuesday. The Jury ound
him guilty Of involuntary manslaughter.
and gave the prisoner one day in Jail.
The two boys were playing Will a pis-
toll near Bon Air some months ago. when
the weapon exploded. killing Pierson in
stantly.
The accused was represented by Mr..
Charles l.. Page and Mr.. j. H.. Webb
Peploe.
Mrs. A. W. Fair, who has been quite
sick. is much improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. +. Pilson and Mrs.
Huston have gone to New York.
Mr.. A. p. DuVal. who has been III for
several days. was reported better yes
terday.
Mr.. H.. D. Owen has been confined at
home for several days in consequence OF
sickness.
In the county court of Chesterfield Tues
day a new trial was granted In the case
Of Bradley against Flournoy.
The electric line bridge across Reedy
creek. at Forest Hill Park. has had con-
siderable improvements to 1t recently.
Rev. G. y. Van Houten. Of this city,
was elected moderator at the meeting of
the East Hanover Presbytery in Peters
burg Tuesday night.
A stated communication Of Manchester
Royal Arch Chapter. No. 4S, will be held
tonight at 7:3O o'clock at the Masonic
Temple.
There will be a concert and lecture at
Leader Hall Tuesday night, under the
auspices Of the ladies Of the Cowardfn-
avenue Christian church.