The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-07
WELLKNOWNMANDEAD
Mr.. 8. r. ARLINGTON PASSES AWAY
AFTER A BRIEF ILLNESS.
A MAnchesterian Honored-A New Enter
prise-Death of Mira. Jcwett-Tbe Con-
cert To-Night-"Brick House" Sold.
MANCHESTER BURYAU RICHMOND TINES,
ll21 HULL sTREFT. BFATTIE BLOCK.

A telegram from Warrcnton, n. c.
received in Manchester yesterday an
nounced the death Of Mr.. S. =. Arlington
whose illness has been noted IN Inc
Times. Mr.. Arlington was a wcii-kno"n
and prominent citizen Of Warrenton. and
one Of the owners Of the Old Dominion
Cotton Mills in Manchester. few days
ago he was taken suddenly Ill with con-
gestiGn OF the brain. His condition WAS
alarming. and kilograms were sent here
20 his son, Mr.. John W. Arlington sec
rotary and treasurer Of the Old Dominion
Cotton Mills and air. Peter Arlington
clerk in the Office Of Messrs. Augustine
Royal & Co, real estate agents. Inc
deceased formerly was one of the prln-
cipal business men in Petersburg. ne
was widely known in Virginia ana Noi'h
Carolina. and the sad news Of his death
will be received with deep sorrow anu
regret by all who knew him. Mr.. Johh
w. Arlington. OF this city. left for War
renton last night. and Mr.. Peter AIRING
ION Is already in that city.
Mr.. j. ID. Mathews OF this city. VINO
has been at st. Augustine, Fla. Tor sew
eral months for the benent Of his health
has been appointed a delegate from that
city 10 "a State Fair that will be held
on the 18th instant at Palatka, RIA. MI
Mathews had intended coming home next
week. but will remain over several DAYS
longer in order TO attend the fair. Ills
health is very much improved.
Or. John w. BrodnaX left yesterday Tor
the North, where he has gone to make
arrangements with reference 70 estaD-
fishing a newspaper illustrating pant
The new enterprise will be run In connec-
ton with the Manchester Leader. and
Or. BrodnaX and Nr. Ben j. owen. or
the Leader, will be the proprietors. They
propose TO do photo. engraving, all kinds
OF newspaper illustrating and other SINH
lar work, and special attention will be
given TO the patronage of Virginia
papers.
Mrs. Martha S. Jowett, widow Of the
late Mr.. George Jewett died Wednesday
night at her residence, No. JOG west
Twelfth street in this city in the sixty
sixth year of her age. Mrs. Jewett was
held I'm the highest esteem by all who
knew her. and her death will be source
OF grief TO many friends and admirers
An excellent programme will be rem
dered at the concert in Leader Hall to-
night. which will be under the auspices
of the ladies of the Meade-Memorial
church. Among those who will sing will
be Miss Nellie Rogers. Of Richmond
This will be the first appearance OF this
talented vocalist before a Manchester
audience.
The well-known and historic Brick
House" plantation i'm Chesterfield coun-
". near the AppomattoX river has been
sold to Mr.. Goodrich. q citizen Of Michi-
gan, for Sl3, 900. The tract contains about
$50 acres The "Brick House was one
Of the old county mansions and the place
was a noted one on account OF It's loca-
ton during the last years Of the war
Mr.. l.. d. Davidson, one of the most
successful farmers Of Buckingham coun-
~, was in the city yesterday. lie sold
nine hogsheads of leaf tobacco in Rich
mond which averaged him nine dollars
per hundred. This is the best sale made
from that county this season.
A negro man walked into the police
station yesterday and stated that he
wanted TO get out warrant against =
woman who had led his wife astraY He
asked the mayor if lie could beat his
wife instead, and, on being told that
such a proceeding would cost him SO,
he ambed out 10 consult lawyer on
the subject Of divorce.
II is expected that Democratic CON
vention will be called to be held some
time this month 10 nominate candidates
for the general offices to be filed IN Chts-
terrified county at the May election.
Mr.. John McAllister, who has been
quite sick. is able to be cut again.
Miss Emily Terrell and Miss Clay Willis
have returned from a visit to WestoYer.
In the mayors court yesterday Harry
Tottv was fined FIVE dollars for assaultng
a negro man on the street
Mr.. Emmett r. DuNal has removed to
the house which he lately purchased IN
the River View road below Manchester
Mr.. w. +. Young left Wednesday even
ing on a business trip for Rocky Mount,
n. c.. where he will be absent for several
weeks.
The Literary and Social Circle will
meet this evening at o'clock al the resi-
dence of Mrs. Sarah \. Hall, No. l2O2
Decatur street.
Mrs. Foster who has been quite sick at
her residence on cambridge street is
considered somewhat better.