The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-21
MANCHESTER MATTERS.
MEETINGS, MUSICAL, DRAMATIC
AND POLITICAL.
Death Of Mrs. Magdaiene Puckett-A For
NOR Resident of Manchester Killed
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Mrs. Magdalene Pickett died Monday
evening at the residence Of her sister,
Mrs. Priscilla Pickett She was tie
widow OF the late Frank Pickett. Her
funeral will take place this mor1iig at
10 o'clock from her sisters residence, No.
2l9 Perry street.
A letter addressed TO Mrs. VI. Jew
was received at the Manchester postoiiice
yesterday. 1t bears the date Of June l7th'
and is from J. NJ. Wilkinson. the sheriff
of Shawnee county. Kansas. The letter
states that white man VAS killed by
the cars there. and that letter begin
ming MY Dear Nephew and signed VI.
Jewett, was found in his pocket.
The letter was written In 1890. since
which time Mrs. Jcwett has died. Mr..
Jewett left Manchester about twenty
years ago, since which he has CORE
sponded occasionally with his aunt but
before her death. which occurred a few
months ago. she had heard nothing Of
him for some time. He was about forty
five years Of age, and leaves many rela-
lives here.
The Little Tycoon" was presented
last night at Gibbs Opera-House TO a
large audience. Those taking part in
the performance were: Messrs. Charles
Picot. ]. Louis Sullivan. Bernard Walden,
Sam Garter. Charles Sawtelle. Willie
Owens. Gus. Goolsby, Royal Webster
Floyd Morrissett, Charles NNhitlock and
Misses Minnie Jones. Lille May Baird
and Ida Robinson. Miss Robinson APP
peared in the title role. The play was
well rendered and the chorus Of tourist
maidens was much enjoyed.
The fair in Leader Hall for the past
two nights has been well attended, and
the managers are much pleased with their
success The proceeds Of the entertain
ment are TO be used I'm buying new uni
forms for the Richmond and Danville
Railroad Band.
The Bainbridge-street Baptist Sunday
school will have their annual picnic at
West Point next Thursday.
Mr.. Il. r. Robinson. n lumber-measurer.
had his watch stolen Monday while at
work near the Free bridge. He left II
IN his vest which he hung on a pile Of
lumber, and some one walked off with 1t.
The police suspect a young white boy
Of the theft, but no arrest has been made
as yet.
Treasurer J. W. Bronough is now ready
to receive city and school taxes for 1898.
Five per cent. will be added TO all taxes
not paid before December lst
Mr.. J. G. Snellings is detained at home
by sickness.
Mr.. T.. T. Weisiger. who has been quite
sick for several days, IS able 10 be out
again.
The Manchester Transparent Ice Com
panv Is working full capacity, and max
ing ice as clear as crystal.
Mrs. A. c. Gibbs, whose Illness was re-
ported some days since continues in
precarious condition at her home in this
city.
Mr. y. L. Toney has arranged to de-
liver Moesta's Ice cream 10 customers IN
Manchester.
Rev ! r. TiUerv. pastor Of Wesley
Methodist Episcopal church. Petersburg,
and Rev f. r. Dadmun pastor Of West
End Methodist Episcopal church, Man
chester. exchanged pulpits on sunday
There was rather an exciting incident
In tho courtroom yesterday. being little
spat between Mr. David Pulliam and
Judge James VI. Gregory It seems that
the gentlemen differed on some point. ana
INDUCED in language Of which the court
did not approve. Judge Gregory was
fined ten dollars. which he paid promptly.
The friends Of Colonel a. S Buford
held a largely-attended meeting AZ odd
Fellows Hall last evening. The speakers
were Colonel Buford. Judge II. W. Flour
nov and Mr. w L. White. Butord
club was organized with the following
officers: President. a. J. Nunnally; Sec
rotary. A. J. Thompson; Treasurer.
Charles Wake: First
ward. Frank II. Fitzgerald; Second ward
Matthew Morton; Third ward. DR.. =. 3.
Dorset and Fourth ward. W. r. Robin
son. Committees from each ward will
he appointed by the President and an
nounced hereafter
There was large attendance from
Swansboro and "A Buford club will be or
ganlzed AZ that place shortly.