The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-05
THE DEAL NOT MADE.
THE BICHM0YD AND MAS0HEsTER
railway WAS NOT SOLD.
tn Have Gas soon-Win Not Appeal.
Bishop wiIson-Ths City's Chink-Ciub
Meetipg--A Charter Granted.
M..oursrrn BuRxAu RICHMOND TINS.
tto1 WrI.r STREET. BEATTIE BLOCK.

Ifo1 Hull STREET. BEATTIE BLOCK.
Considerable interest was manifested
ar,onp the business men of this, city
Yesterday in regard to the rumor con-
corning the Richmond and Manchester
Railway Company. which was believed
~ have changed hands at the meeting
| ~ the directors, held in Baltimore last
| Wednesday.
In conversation with Mr.. John Shelton
| Williams. the president OF the company,
Yesterday morning, he denied the report
| and stated emphatically that the COM
| many had not changed hands. Mr.. Will
| liams added that a liberal offer had
been made, but was declined.
IT ia understood in this city that Mr.
r. Perdue. Of Manchester, was offered
| the presidency of the company but de-
| clined.
| The directors Of the company will meet
| i'm Baltimore again tomorrow. Inc meet
ing may result In some interesting de-
| cisions. -,,
| short time ago the city council
granted n franchise to the Southern Fuel
and Gas Company for the erection OF
GAS plant here. Ninety days time was
civen the company in which 10 begin ope-
| rations on their plant.
Thirtv DAYS have barely elapsed since
tbe Grant and already the company nave
erected their buildings on Third street,
and are rapidly placing machinery III
nosition. II Is said that the company
will be prepared to make gas before tne
end OF this week, but not 10 supply -
| srnners as IL will be necessary 10 lay
| .La mains throughout the city hrst.
Tbe work of laying the mains VIII oe
commenced as speedily as contracts can
n "a understood that the two thousand
dollars now in the Mechanics ana Mer-
| chants Bank. of this city. to the credit
of the trustees of Branch No ~ Oruer
of the Iron Hall, an organization iaoely
defunct will be turned over 70 the re-
ceivers appointed by Judge Lamp OF the
Chancery Court Of Richmond.
THE attorney for the order here, Mr.. Z.
T page has advised the trustees, Messrs.
| RI Fitzgerald. Ben. p. owen, I!.' ana A.
| IT FITZGERALD, not to appeal from the
decision Of Judge Lamb, as they had at
first decided upon
Rishop Alpheus w. Wilson will preach
al Central Methodist church tonight
Bishop Wilson is regarded as one Oh the
brainiest men in the College OF blshoPs
| nj
is one of the finest pulpit orators In the
South and. no doubt, there VIII be a
large congregation to hear him.
Willie Driver, Willie May, Ed. Shep-
ardson and Robert Hastings, all young
white bows, were before the mayor yes
terday morning, charged with stealins
brass from the Richmond and Danville
railroad shops A.. ~
on account Of their youth they were
turned over to their parents ior COZ
The civ council will hold its regular
monthly meeting next Friday night.
Among the subjects to come UP for con-
slderation will be the sewer question, ana
the matter Of exempting certain local coi-
porations from taxation
The funeral OF Patterson Wade Far-
ner took place yesterday afternoon from
the West-End Methodist church ana was
largely attended. The remains were III
TERED in Hollywood. ILL.,,
The treasurer's report for the CITY Oh
Manchester for the year ending January
n 1902. shows receipts from all sources
Including balance from previous year
omounting TO s653.53, TO be S6l,&SA. Inc
disbursements for the year amounted 10
SEQ 257 leaving in the treasury SlOSz.Oi.
The Manchester Literary ard Social
Club met Friday night at the residence
of Mr.. d. F. Wake. on Perry street
The programme consisted of vocal
solo by Miss Mildred Garrett, reading
by Mr.. Colon Gregory, and discussion
upon the Spanish Conquest
The next meeting will be held at the
residence of MIR. f. w Weisiger. and the
subject of discussion will be the Early
French Settlements in Virginia
A mule belonging to Mrs. b. w. Martin
was killed by the South-tound freight
train Tuesday afternoon just below Halls
boro. on the Richmond and Danville rail-
road.
Emily Haden, mother OF Constable
Edward n. Davis, died at her home In
Swansboro Friday at the advanced age OF
eighty years.
She was a peaceable and quiet colored
woman. and much esteemed by ger
friends
Her funeral takes place this afternoon
At 3 o'clock from the First Baptist church.
She has been a member OF this church
for n number of years.
4 charter was granted yesterday 10 the
Granite Land Company. The officers for
the first year arc: Judge William !. CioD-
ton. president; II c. Beattie, vice-presi-
dent: j. W Bronaugh. secretary and
treasurer. Directors, John c. Robertson.
DR.. John f. Bransford. II. G. Beattie. and
]. ". Rronaugh, Jr The capital stock is
to be rot less than $4,000 nor more than
$500.
The annual meeting OF the ladies' mis-
sionary society Of Stockton-street Baptist
church will be held this afternoon at 3
O'Clock. Oficers for The ensuing year will
be elected. The public are invited TO at
tend.
Several people from Richmond inter-
ested i'm missions will be in attendance.
among them Mr. John +. Ragland.
The revival services at Asbury chapel
last week were very interesting, and re-
suited in the accomplishment Of much
good
An electric car jumped the track near
Morrissett's store, In Swansboro, yester-
day afternoon and delayed traffic on the
line about half an hour
Rev. Robert T. Rudd will preach at
Clopton-street Baptist church to-day.
both morning and evening.
Miss Alma Cox, daughter OF Mr.. Chris
TOPPER Cox, is very III at her home on
Eighteenth street.
Miss Ida Robinson will sing a solo at
Central Methodist church tonight.
Miss Edna Rowlett. OF Richmond. who
has been visiting In Chesterfield, has re-
turned home.
A system of sanitation is being put into
operation in Swansboro.
ACROSS THE yIADUCT.
| News About Our Friends Who 1.-Two In
Barton Heights.
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