The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-22
COMMITTEE STILL At WORK.
The Poor Relief Pund Growing
for Burglary.
MANCHESTER BUREAU RICHMOND TINES.
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MANCHESTER BUREAU RICHMOND TINES.
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The committees appointed to solicit
subscriptions for the relief Of the poor
are busily at work. and number of con-
tribuuons were sent In yesterday. Also
about $50 in money. This makes about
500 in all up 10 last night. and 2 number
Of others have signified their willingness
to help the cause. Mayor Maurice has
been untlrlng In his efforts TO promote
the scheme. and has done much good in
It's behalf. The POcahontas coal COM
pany has been very kind In helping the
workers, and q number Of fayors have
been received at their hands. great
many OF the poor people have been sup
piled with necessaries. The work is still
being pushed forward.
At the dance in Leader Hall Friday
night, OF which mention was made in
yesterdays Times. the chaperons were:
Mrs S. A. Hall. Mrs. S. G.. Graves. Mrs.
Emmett DuVal and Mrs. John Walker.
The following ladies participated in the
dance: Misses Alma Hall, Oracle Hall,
Ada Hail. Florr4e Leonard, Lummie Cum
ningham, Clara Christian, Mary Burton,
Gertie Davis. Marie Hatcher, Flora
Hatcher, Mary Hatcher Lizzie Graves,
Mile Russell, Alma Taylor. Mamie West
man, Teresa Westman, Mollie Hatcher,
Allie Kirtley, Matte Kirtley. Among the
gentlemen present were: Messrs. w. b.
Cox, Sylvan Patch. j. NJ. Graves, J. f.
DuVal, II. l.. DuNal. l.. Il. DuVal, W.
w. Friend, F. s. Hail. +. Merchant. Ben
jamin Merchant. Miller Merchant, Stanley
Robinson, John z. Walker, Nathan Lyme,
Joseph Lyme, Drewry Cheatham. Herbert
Friend, r. A. Carter. w. Hayden, ID. NJ.
Vestal Charles Westman, Logan Porter,
w. Il. Wake and others.
Rev. DR.. Young Will conduct services
In Leader Hall this afternoon at o'clock.
Mr.. T. Parke Howle whose serious acct
dent In Richmond Friday was noted in
yesterdays Times. was getting on as we'll
as could be expected yesterday afternoon.
Joe Goode (coloredD was arrested I'm this
city yesterday, charged with breaking
into Isaac Plenty's house and stealing a.
watch, coat and eighteen dollars in
money. Jesse Hilton was implicated in
the case, and he was sent to the hastings
court, in Richmond. yesterday. Goode
will be cared for by the Richmond au-
thorities after which ne and Hilton will
be handed over to the Manchester au-
thorities for his racket on this side the
James
Mr.. George Mason. of Petersburg. was in
the city yesterday.
MT. j. DuIltlSn AIutrSOi, WHO mas DetH
sick at his residence on Twelfth street
for several months was out yesterday.
Mr.. B. F. Pilson is out again, after
two weeks spell of sickness.
Mr.. r. H. Bruce. Of Amelia. was I'm the
city yesterday. He reported fearful de-
strucron OF game in his county. and said
at the present rate there would be little
game left for next season.
The hustings court was in session yes
terday. engaged with some chancery mat
ters. Several OF the important cases have
been postponed.
The moderation in the weather has put
the streets on this side I'm very bad con-
iidon. A number OF water pipes have
burst since the thaw set In.
Mr.. ID. NJ. Wiltshire. Of this city, who
Is connected with the Richmond and Dan
vile Railroad Company, has purchased
he agency of The Times from Mr.. r. T.
Powell. and henceforth will conduct the
business I'm Manchester. His contract was
rom the 18th of January, and from that
line he Will collect all bills.
Mr.. Wiltshire is weil-known In Man
chester. where he has many friends, and
III orders left with him will be promptly
md coUrteously filled. He is a pleasant
nan to do business with. and there is no
ioubt that he will prove a most efficient
gent.