The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-17
MANCHESTER MATTERS.
HAPPENINGS or INTEREST IN THE
cIxY ACROSS THE J<HEs
A Special Sermon TO Pickett camp--Deaih
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day night for Pickett Camp. Confederate
Veterans. Of Richmond, who came over TO
Manchester ia a body ia uniform 10 at
tend the services Mr. Walden took az his
text IL. Timothy, ~. Z, s, 6. rs. In taking
I'D hs subject the speaker elaborated
upon three points The first was re-
view Of Paurs life. lie said that life was
q constant battle-a battle Of opinions.
battle Of business Under the second
point he referred 70 Pauis faithfulness
unto the end, and referred TO the soldiers
who went through the war experiencing
the hardships Of the camp, while some IN
the hour Of night deserted their coiors.
on the third point Dir. Walden reviewed
the faithful life OF Paul He said that
a man was not untrue % his country
when he held the same conviction that ne
cherished wheu he was engaged in bat
ting FOR those convictions, for some OF
the men who upheld the Confederate flag
in fheblate war were now just as true and
ioval to their country as those who fought
on the other side.
In concluding Mr.. Walden said that as
the Confederate veterans of Pickett Camp
had been true 90 their country ne hoped
they would be true 90 their God
The congregation was very large one,
and the sermon was listened 10 with close
attention.
Mrs. Amanda Barker. wife Of Mr.. Henry
Barker, died at the residence OF her SON
in-law Mr. Alexander Robb. in Chester
field, Sunday. She had been i'll with con-
sumptoS--for some time. and her death
was not unexpected. a wide circle Of
friends will regret her death.
a white man was arrested by Special
OfIicer Sheffield. OF the Richmond and
Petersburg Railroad Company, Sunday
night on the charge Of breaking into a
box car near the Hull-street crossing with
intent TO commit larceny. The mar gave
as his name Richard Gaines and said he
had been living in Swansboro for the past
two years, that when arrested he was
only attempting TO steal a ride 10 North
Carolina, his former home. IN the Mayors
Court yesterday morning the prisoner
was sent on 10 the Hastings Court.
The October term Of the Hastings Court
began yesterday. Most Of the criminal
cases were continued till the next term
and a number OF important civn cases
were set for trial during the present ses-
sion.
Major D. II. Nash, Judge A. L. Holli-
day. Messrs J. Allston Cabell, II NJ
Smith and +. II. Cabel OF the Richmond
bar, were In attendance upon court
The Manchester Chamber Of Commerce
held a meeting I'm the Leader Office last
night. Only routine business was trans
acted.
The Ladies OF the Christian Band of
Central Methodist church Will have an
oyster supper at the church tonight
Rev. Joseph Walker. the venerable Bap-
fist preacher and the oldest Democrat in
Manchester, has written a letter 10 the
Leader relative TO the state of affairs in
Congress. in which he applauds the policy
OF President Cleveland in the silver cues
ton, and uses some plain words in refer
ence 70 those who have not upheld the
President.
In the Mayors Court yesterday morning
Edward Davis, colored tramp. was sent
60 jail for thirty days for assauting and
abusing Joseph Moles
Mr. William l. Crostc IS critically III at
his residence on Ninth street. and grave
fears are entertained that he may not re-
cover.
Mr.. w. Fuel Merchant is quite sick at
his home on Twelfth street. and his
mother, who resides in Manassas. va,
has been called TO his bedside.
Rev. Mr.. Grifhth began series Of
meetings az Trinity Methodist church, at
Chesterfield Courthouse. Sunday night.
The meetings viii be held at night dur
ing this week.
Revival services are being held this
week ct the Methodist church in Chester.
The little Workers OF Stockton
Street Baptist church held their month
~ meeting Sunday afternoon. RIr. Il. r.
Hamilton OF Richmond made a very
interesting address.
Mrs Lucy c. Cogbill. Of Chesterfield
Courthouse, has returned from the
Worlds Fair. Mrs. =. V. Cogbil and
Miss Mary Winfree also returned from
the Fair a few days ago.
Miss Lfrfy c. Wells, who has been visit
ing Miss Ellen Brodnax, on Porter street
has returned home.
Miss Lucie Tuggle. Of Nottoway ooun-
~, is visiting the Misses Drewry, on
Porter street.
Misses Eliza and Dora Daniel. Of Dam
Vile, are visiting Miss Lilly Banking
ship. Of Chesterfield.
Mrs d. IT, Lipscomb left Saturday
night Tor the Worlds Fair.
Mrs. William Cox is visiting her
brother, Or. Bransford, at Bon Air.
Mr. Cary H. French Of Norfolk. is
visiting ce.atlves In this city.
a family Of six persons, named Dixon,
came from The North some time ago and
settled IN Chesterfield county They
were recently all Frustrated by sickness,
and were unable 10 take care Of them
selves.
one OF the children died and was
buried by the neighbors, and the rest Of
the famHy-the father, mother, and
three childron-had 10 be sent TO the
county almshouse for care and treat
ment.
The State Council. Junior order United
American Mechanics, is IN session at Nor
folk The several councils in this city
are represented rs foSows: New South,
George w. Mum and w. T. Pugb; Davis,
W. Il. Smith and }. r. Smith; Liberty,
II. H. Hughes and w. c. Clements.
The Misses Daniel, of Sutherlin's, are
visiting the Misses Blankenship, Of Fall
ing Creek. Chesterfield county.