The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-09
MANCHESTER MATTERS.
HAPPENINGS or INTEREST IN THE
CITY ACROSS THE JAMES.
Death ofs Former virginian- o 'Ferrallitss
ut Work-Oflcers InstalIed-A Run
away Acknowledgement.
MAyoHrsTYB BUREAU RICHMOND TINES. !
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from California, announcing the usath VI
her brother-in-iaw. Major John c. May
nard. formerly Of Virginia.
The deceased was in the Confederate
service during the war. and left Rich
mond shortly after the evacuation for
California, where he resided up to the
time OF his death. The letter announc-
ing hts death stated that he died from
dropsy. the result of violent attack OF
pleurisy. which he had about year ago.
Major MAYNARD lived In beautiful
country home In San Mateo. short as
lance from San Francisco. lie leaves a
widow and two sons. His WIDOW was
Miss Kitty Heth. sister or General
Harry Heth. formerly OF Richmond, out
now a resident OF Washington.
There are many old army friends ana
ac1uaintances OF Major Maynard now
living in Richmond and other sections
Of Virginia who VIII read the announce
rnent OF his desth with profound sorrow.
The friends Of Colonel Charles T..
O'Fcrrall held another meeting In Leader
Hall last evening and discussed matters
pertaining to the interests OF their faVor-
ite candidate. The meeting was an open
one. Plans relative to the ward meet
lngs 10 be held next Tuesday night were
discussed, and doubtless considerable ac
uvity will be displayed at the WARD
meetings. which Will be held TO decide
unon delegates 10 the State Convention
in August.
On the same night, at the pubic
school-house In Swansboro. the Demo-
Gratis of the SwansDoro precinct, Ches-
terrified. will assemble 90 decide upon dele
gates from that district. The meeting
VIII be called at $3.50 o'clock.
Rev. James Reynolds left yesterday
morning Cor Goochand county, TO be
present at an ali-day meeting. lie will
attend childrens day exercises at the
same place to-day.
Davis Council, No. q, j. O. U. A. NJ.
have Installed the following officers;
Junior Past Counclllor-J. l.. Tibbs.
Councillor-P. l.. Taison.
Vice-Councillor-I. l.. Hart.
Recording Secretary-W. Y. Smith.
Assistant Recording Secretary-W. II
Williams.
Financial Secretary-A. L. Simpson.
ConductOr-A. Rudd.
Warden-J. r. Smith.
Inside Seutnel-J. NJ. Mann.
Outside Sentinei-C. V Moore.
Trustee. r. Smith.
Representative 10 State Council-W. ID.
FERGUSON.
The case OF c. Z. Stegar, who was be-
fore 'Sqire Charles T. Jones, of Swans
boro. Friday afternoon. charged with OBJ
talning under false pretences so from
the sewing machine company for which
he recently worked was continued until
next Tuesday afternoon. The accused
was represented by Mr.. w. II. Garnett.
and Mr. IL NJ. Smith. Jr., looked after
the prosecution.
The funeral of Mrs Albert p. Wright,
who dled at the residence Of her hus-
band. No 226 east Tenth street, this
city. Tuesday night at II o'clock. In the
sixty-third year OF her age, took place
yesterday morning at II o'clock from the
late residence. The interment was made
in Maury cemetery.
a horse attached 10 the buggy In which
was Mr. w. j. Ferguson, Of this city.
together with two children, became
frightened AT Forest Hill Park Friady
afternoon and ran away. The vehicle
was overturned and the occupants thrown
out Mr.. FERGUSON was slightly bruised
while the children escaped unhurt. The
buggy was badly broken.
Mr.. william Williams. who was hurt
by Ratchet falling on his head in Rich
mond Friday afternoon, was getting on
very nicely yesterday.
Mrs. William b. Bradley left yester-
day morning for Prince Edward county,
whore she Will spend some time with
relatives.
Messrs r. G.. Pilkinton and Ernest II.
Wells will defend James Lynch, the
tramp, whose trial for murder has been
fixed for tomorrow.
Judge S. Bassett French Is actively NJ
work upon his sketches Of prominent
Virginians and when the work is COM
plete1 II will be very interesting.
The condition Of Mrs. Patteson. mother
Of MIR j. II. Patteson, cashier OF the
Mechanics and Merchants Bank. con-
tiuues very critical. and grave apprehen-
sions are entertained as 10 her recovery.
Miss Mary Lou Boston. OF Gordonsville,
is visiting Mrs. J. f. McAllister. on
cambridge street.
4 number Of Manchesterians are sum-
mering at the Otterburn Lithia Springs,
I'm Amelia county.
Mrs. Taylor, mother Of Mrs. 3. A.
Hancock, continues dangerously I'll at her
residence IN Chesterfield.
Judge William |. Clopton. who has been
detained at home by sickness for several
days. is able 10 be out again.
Miss Mary Saunders Is very III nj the
residence Of her cousin. Mr.. \. c. Bel
cher. corner OF Eighteenth and Everett
streets
Mr. I r. Jackson Jr who received a
Government appointment in Washington.
has returned TO his home I'm Chesterfield.
some new cars have been put on the
Decatur-strcet line.
The Chesterfield County Court Will meet
tomorrow.
THE condition Of Mrs Rosser L. Moody
vas thought to be somewhat improved
yesterday