The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-14
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
interesting Facts About Richmond's Citi
xens and Other Matters.

governor Mckinney returned last even
ing from Warm Springs.
Mr.. w. G. Bentley. has been for two
weeks confined by sickness at home.
Mr.. W. H. Crawford. of Chicago. IS in
the city stopping at the Exchange.
Miss Annie l.. Preston left yesterday
morning for Baltimore. to visit relatives.
a large force Of hands were engaged
yesterday I'm relaying track floors in the
Union depot
Captain c. A. Taylor has been con-
fined 10 his room by indisposton for
several days.
Rev. Thomas Spencer. of Petersburg Is
a patient at the Eye and Ear Intirmary
on Governor street.
Mr.. Mack Sweeney is at the White
Sulphur. and Mr. l.. i. Morgan leaves
for that place to-day.
Mr.. John Pope. who has been indis-
posed for some days. is about well again
and will be out I'm n day or two.
The clerk Of the hastings court issued
a marriage license yesterday TO Irwin II.
Haskcr and Laura +. Hubbard.
Active preparations are being made for
the erection of the new grain elevator by
the Chesapeake and Ohio railway.
liam L. Ragland qualified as administra-
tor on the estate OF Mary Ann Crew.
Mrs. Lesley G. West, who has been on
a visit 10 her mother, Mrs. Johnson. OF
west Cary street. has returned to Dan
vile.
Captain George W. Allen. the veteran
agent Of the Old Dominion. has been
confined TO his home for several days by
sickness.
The Henrico County Court after a
brief session yesterday. during which no
cases We're tried. adjourned until next
Thursday.
Rev. z. j. Fahey. Of st. Cecelia's
church. Brooklyn. is I'm the city. the
guest Of Mr.. John W. Higgins, zl9 Gov
ernor street.
The workmen engaged I'm sinking the
arteslan we'll al the site OF the Jefferson
have struck rock. but the boring is still
in progress.
The Old Dominion Fishing and Yacht
Club. OF which Captain John +. Mayer is
commodore will make an annual cruise
commencing July 2lst.
Judges Gon and Hughes, ex-Attorney-
General r. A. Ayers and Mr.. John Y.
Poe. a prominent Baltimore lawyer are
at the Exchange Hotel.
Hon. James L. Gordon. Of Charlottes-
Vile, will leave i'm n few days for New
York. where ne intend 10 locate perma-
nently In the practice Of law.
Mr.. Scott Darlington. whose Illness at
the Exchange Hotel has been before men
toned. does not improve and his friends
are fearful Of his condition.
Mr.. Jacob 5. Semon. a prominent to-
Of fprrnarfr nf
Richmond. has dsocated his ankle. oc-
casionins his retiring from active bust
ness for some time 70 come.
The front wall Of store No. 1ll2 east
Main street. which threatened 20 fall
while the building was being remodelled.
was pulled down yesterday 20 prevent
probable damage TO person or property.
Mr. r.. Upper. Jr.. and two sisters
left Yesterday afternoon for Chicago.
After visiting the Worlds Fair. the
Misses Upper will extend their trip 10
Denver. Col. TO visit their brother who
resides there.
Judge Lamb yesterday notified the mem
bers Of the bar that the present term Of
the chancery court will adjourn on Sat
urdav. July 18th. and that no contested
cases will be received after July 5th A
special term will begin on July nth.
The steamer Old Dominion left yester-
day with a large passenger list for New
York. both frst-class and Storage A
large number Of colOred servants, mainly
women. are leaving Richmond FOR New
York. where their services are IN de-
manl.
Yesterday morning n horse attached 10
a wagon belonging 90 Dickinson q Bro,
started % run at Fifth and Cary streets.
Between Seventh and Eighth streets the |
vehicle struck a lamp post. and the shafts |
were broken Neither the horse nor |
driver was hurt.
Mr. D. Jordan Leake. son Of Judge VIII !
liam !. Leake will take his degree OF |
bachelor Of law at the University of |
Virginia to-day. End viii shortly begin |
the practice Of his profession in this city. /
Mr. Leal1e passed a remarkably success
full examination and stood first 30 sev- /
eral classes " $50.
The Odd-Feuows of Richmond and
Manchester viii hold their annual memo
rial services next Tuesday 40 Odd-Fel-
lows Hall. I'm this city. Mayor Eilyson
viii deliver am address on the occasion.
The Odd-FellOws' Temple Association VIII
meet Tonight 10 devise plans for raising
funds 90 build a temple.
The new Baptist church I'm South Nor
folk was dedicated with impressive and
appropriate ceremonies ON Sunday after
noon at 1890 o'clock The dedication adj
dress was delivered by Rev A. r. Dick
inson. A collection was taken up, which
amounted 20 nearly $500 or nearly enough
to pay for the remaining indebtedness
Of the church.
Mr.. James A. Garner. who has until
recently been agent OF the Southern
hos. Yr...l Ia. earfH
Ohio depot IS now sojournng az Old
Point. and win I'm n few days 90 10 Lit
lie Rock. Ark. whore ne Will engage I'm
similar business. Mr.. Garner came from
West Virginia here, and while In Rich
mond made many friends. who esteem
him and wish him every success in his
new field.
A Small Fire.
The fire alarm turned IN a 1920 O'Clock !
This morning from station No. was
lesa efonaf bv tho burning ~ the efoLla