The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-26
JUST OVER THE RIVER.
THE DEATH or MN. LsA HERRKN
IND Mr.. W. n. BRADSHAW.
Great Improvsme nts In the Street Car Ser
vice to be Made Shortly and Other
Notes of General Interest to All.
MANCHESTER BuRxAU RICHMOND TINES.
112f Hrrr sTprvr RyITTIE BLOCK

church, of which he was a member. Al
ter services the remains were taken In
charge by the Henderson Lodge OF odd
Fellows. No. 105. and taken to Maury
cemetery for burial. Mr.. Bradshaw was
an old citizen of this place. having been
born and raised here. His death Is
mourned by host OF friends. as he was
well-known as one OF our substantial and
honored townsmen, always taking
prominent part in everything pertaining
to the welfare OF the city. He held high
rank in the Henderson Lodge, having
been a member for years.
At a meeting 10 be held in a short time
OF the board of supervisors Of Chester
field county the Manchester Railway and
Improvement Company, better known
to all as the Decatur line, an application
for further time in which to extend their
track along upper Hull street In the
county will be made. The company has,
on account Of various hindrances. been
unable to make this needed improvement,
which will be appreciated by all. But
now, as ali the roads are under one entire
management, 10 accomplish TINS purpose
will be much easier. and nothing shouid
| interfere with this much-needed Improve
| meDt, as IL VIII DOth bthN4e Wv NN--
pany and its patrons.
The company. II Is understood, will
| soon extend their line TO Broad Rock
road. and then the citizens Of tianches-
| ter If seems, can have no further { m
! plant in regard to street car service
| as a few years ago such improvements as
these were never thought OF, Tor IL seem
| ed out of the question. Now Ahoulu the
! Decatur-street line carry out all they
AIT II greatly
the property In our suburbs and make IL
| more attractive for prosl ective buyers
| for we have all that is desired right here
| I'm Manchester and its suburbs to make
\ our CITY rapidly grow.
| On Monday the large plate mill on Behe
Island will begin operations again. IL mas
been several months since this mill has
| had any output, which has caused great
many men to be out OF employment. Tnls
will certainly be good news Il them.
MIR. Frank D. Smith died early yest@r-
day morning at the home OF his parents,
| on Rainbridge street. lie was very popu-
| lar around town and loved by his asso-
| GATES Mr.. Smith YVES twenty-one years
| Of age. The remains Will be taken 20 CEN
| tralia for interment.
| A gloom was thrown over Manchester
yesterday afternoon when 1t was an
| nounced that MIR. Asa Herrin was dead
|
some time with an attack Of pneumonia,
! and was supposed TO be regaining health.
| Mr.. Herrin was married, but no children
| survive him. He was member Of Meade
! Memorial Episcopal church, and reg hlar
| attendant at worship there.
| In his death the Richmond and Danville
| Railway Company lose an efficient officer.
| as he has been connected with their shops
| for some time.
| MIR. Herrin was known by all through
his kindness and many charitable acts, for
he was an admirer Of all that was noble
| therefore his friends are May.
The funeral will Jake place Monday at
| 8 o'clock from Meade Memorial church.
| The meeting Of the stockholders Of the
| Richmond Standard Spike and Iroa Com
| pany to have been held at their office
| yesterday afternoon, was postponed until
March 18th.
The hastings court adjourned yesterday
afternoon until The third Monday in
March. after being engaged several days
in disposng of the chancery docket.
Willis Neister was arrested yesterday
for using the sidewalks for driving pur
poses. in place of the public highway.
officer Moles performed the duty. after
some words with the gentleman.
Mr.. w. +. Drewry. Of Baltimore, who
has been visiting his mother in this city.
returned home yesterday, after pleasant
stay.
Manchester will be we'll represented
at the inaugural parade, as great many
Of our citizens have at last decided to
make the trip. Arrangements have been
made for comfortable quarters during
their stay in Washington.
The many different churches have been
holding protracted meetings which has
resulted in a great deal Of good, both
to our city and our citizens. AS a re-
quest from some OF our ministers. all
are invited to visit the several churches
Easter Sunday as there will be eloquent
addresses and the best Of music and
singing.
Rev w. II. Trainham. the young and
talented preacher. who has been holding
series of meetings at West Point and
Bowling Green. will occupy the pulpit
this morning and evening at the Cowar-
din-aVenue Christian church. This church
has not as yet secured a pastor to sue
coed Mr. Moore.
The Mayors court was very" quiet
Yesterday. as not a case was on hand.
This goes TO prove the many good quail
ties Of Manchester. and to show that this
Is good city to live in, everything peace
full and quiet. and that our police force
is deserving Of all due credit.
At the Leader Hall this afternoon Rev.
w. L. Hines, OF I(lCnHOiu, VIII COHuuct
the services.
Our neighbors in Swansboro are inter
ested Just now in trying TO have water
mains laid. and fire plugs put in. as the
heavy loss Friday Of Mr.. Jones has
awakened them TO the urgent need
OF them The matter should be imme-
diately laid before the proper authorities,
and have them act on IT as soon as pos
sibe The Manchester Water Company's
Hull-street main extends as far out as
Clopton street. but from the corporate
line there are no fire plugs. AS this is
now booming city. everything should be
done 10 help out the good cause.
little more interest manifested and
great deal more vim back Of II. will
give us the desired results. So all should
act together. and see II this one piece OF
needed work could not be accomplished,
which might be the cause Of saving a
large amount Of property and some lives,
as the one incident Of Friday last Will
demonstrate.
Mr.. Arthur Hungerford. who had the
misfortune to fall from Mayo's bridge
q short time ago, Is at last able 10 be
out. He says the experience Is one he
will never forget.
The annual meeting OF the directors OF
the Merchants end Mechanics Bank
was pOstpor ed until Monday, March Goth,
at u o'clock, when all are expected 10
be present.
Manchester had a very business-like
appearance yesterday. great many or
our farmers were with us, making pre-
paratioDs Tor beginning work, as this
good weather has encouraged them 10
again start in on their labors They all