The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-19
TO RELIEVE THE POOR.
CITIZENS TO HOLD A MASS MEET
ING FOR ORGANIZATION.
Sent on for Three Internationally Shot.
Banks and Schools Closed-Good
Tempiars-Memorials Services.
GAxcHYsrIR BUREAU RICHMOND TINS.
1871 Hrfr STREET BHATTfx BIocx


The weather in Manchester continues
distressingly trying, on the poorer Glasses
especially. and there is a great deal OF
suffering among many who are unable
90 purchase coal and many OF the neces-
saries Of life. Numerous cases OF ex-
trems want have been reported. and the
sympathy Of the entire community has
been aroused 20 such an extent that the
citizens as a body have decided 10 take
some steps for the relief Of the sufferers.
At a meeting in the Leader office yester-
day the follow ing communications were
handed in for publication:
We. the undersigned citizens. residents
OF Manchester knowing the distress ana
suffering that is In our midst, due 10 the
severe cold spell which is now upon us,
de hereby call a mass-meeting OF the citi-
Gems 10 be held In the court house on
Thursday night, January 10. 1893. to de-
wise means and plans for the relief OF
the distress OF those who are in need.
AS their suffering appeals 20 the chart
ties Of those who are more fortunate, we
most respectfully request all liberal
spirited citizens 10 attend and give us a
helping hand. Very respectfully.
ellis s. Williamson, NJ. A. Campbell,
Asa Herrin. T. III. Irwin. w. ii. CARRIER.
Manchester. Va. January 1S 1893.
Mayor Maurice has heartily Endorsed the
above communication, to which he added
the following;
heartily concur in the above call. and
hope that all true and public spirited
citizens will attend and co all in their
power for the relief Of the distressed and
suffering ones among us. Remember the
Of no xyb
upor us. which for it's severity is with
out n parallel in our memory.
This charitable call appeals 10 the SYM
pathies of us all.
Henry A. Maurice, Mayor.
January is. 1898.
Those signing the above represent the
different denominations in this city.
Last evening the several ministers at
the regular Wednesday night services
called attention 10 the fact that a mass
meeting of the citizens would be held to-
night at 1880 o'clock. and spoke heartily
I'm favor of the movement on foot. urging
a large attendance. Ii is believed that an
organization will be effected and a strong
effort will be made TO put the organization
on a firm basis. A full attendance is
earnestly requested.
The hastings court Judge John II. In
gram presiding) was engaged yesterday
IN the lIldl VI Idlitl IONtn dlldS DONtH
(cOlored) charged with stealing a horse
belonging 20 b. c. Cole. The accused was
ably defended by Mr. Il. i. Buford. Com
mOnwealths Attorney of Brunswick
county. He was found guilty, however,
and sent TO the penitentiary for three
years.
The will of Arthur Burfoot (colored)
was admitted TO probate. Mary Z. Bur
foot, his wife. qualified as executrix.
Fnn oil If hs httrt
a marriage license to William Massie and
Julia Johnson.
Leonard Jameson. lad thirteen
years old, accidentally shot himself Tues
day morning while hunting in Chester
field county. The load OF shot inflicted an
ugly wound on the boys leg above the
knee. He walked to Petersburg, and was
taken In charge by friends in that city.
In honor of General r. e. Lees birth
day the banks. public offices and schools
will be closed to-day.
Miss Webster and Mrs. Flanagan will
resume their dancing school tonight at
s o'clock at Leader Hall. An invitation
IS extended to the former pupils TO be
present.
On the river below the stone sheds skat-
Ing was very good yesterday. and a num-
Der or skaters were seen gliding over the
smooth surface.
The Good Templars OF Manchester will
hold forth to-day. 1t is the occasion Of
the district reunion. and delegates from
Richmond. among other points. will be
present. Star of Hope Lodge will do the
honors, and will doubtless entertain the
visitors in a BETTING manner.
The memorial services TO be held at
Jerusalem church this afternoon at
o. clock In honor of the late DIR. Philip
Hancock will be OF a most interesting |
character. Several friends and admirers |
Of DR.. Hancock will attend from Rich |
nond.
A number OF wild ducks and muskrats |
were seen in the river yesterday between |
Mayo's bridge and the Free bridge.
Mrs. w A. Garnett and Miss Lizzie |
Allen. Of this city, are visiting Mrs. Mary |
Chambers in Lynchburg.
Mrs. c. A. Raines and children are Wis |
ting relatives in Petersburg.
The Manchester Dramatic Club, COM |
posed OF some OF the best talent in this |
,ity, expects TO give an operate perform
ance soon. Rehearsals will begin at once, |
and an entertaining performance is ex-
Dected.
At Clopton-street Baptist church yester-
lay morning at 1890 o'clock the marriage
II Miss Minnie Fuqua and Mr.. Walter A.
Wilton took place
Those persons living in the vicinity of
he electric lights that fail 10 burn at
my time are expected to report such fail
ire to the authorities. as the police force |
s insufficient TO keep an accurate account |
II the burning OF the lights.
The thermometer In this city yesterday |
morning at o'clock registered five degrees
below zero.