Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-16
MANCHESTER NEWS.
DEATH OF Mr.. eURLElcH ANDERSON,
A HIGHLY RESPECTED CITIZEN.
The (irnys Postpone Their I,srsar-Per.
sonal and Other Items Of Interest from
Across the Noble JameA

Mr.. j. Burleigh Anderson died at his
residence yesterday afternoon at 1880
o'clock. in the 5sth year OF his age.
The funeral viii take place from the
Bainbridge.Strect Baptist church this af-
ternoon at o'clock.
There was hardly man In Manchester
who did not know Burleigh Anderson.
and all who knew him. liked him. or
happy. cheerful disposition, he seemed
TO take sunlight wherever he went For
years he worked on Belle Isle as a mailer.
Mr.. Anderson was a gallant soldier In the
Confederacy. and one OF his chief de-
lights was 10 relate incidents OF the war,
and IL was with the keenest pleasure that
his friends listened 10 his account OF the
terrible times from 1861 to 1865 He was
perfectly free from egotism, and was
never the hero OF his stories, though his
splendid record az a soldier IL well known.
Deceased leaves wife and four chill
dren. AS n husband, he was loving and
true. thoughtful, and considerate. and as
father he was tender. forbearing. and
indulgent. He had been In feeble health
for more than a year. but a few days
ago his condition was thought TO be
better.
WALKED INTO THE LAKE.
Mrs Charles Bowen, OF Swansboro'. has
been acting rather queeriy for a day or
two, anG has been twice taken from the
lake at Forest Hill Park. From all ac-
counts the woman Is evidently suffering
from melancholia. Thursday evening about
Z O'Clock she was observed walking into
the lake, and several young men called
TO her TO come out, which she readily
did She was taken TO the car-line and
put on a car, the conductor being told by
the young men that something was the
matter with the woman, and TO give her
10 a Richmond officer. She remained on
the car until 1t arrived In Richmond, and
got off at Main street. Between 10 and ii
o'clock she was seen walking back to
Manchester. Earlier In the day she was
noticed wondering aimlessly about the
fields al Forest Hill. but nothing was
thought OF the occurrence.
Yesterday morning Mr.. Eddie Huband
and Mr.. Kahn, who conduct a refresh
ment stand at the park. went down to
the lake. on their arrival at the sheet
of water they noticed Mrs. Bowen In the
water again, and she was persuaded to
come out. When questioned as to her
conduct. she said her home was so UNI
pleasant that she did not care to i've.
She was persuaded to leave the lake and
little later her husband arrived on the
scene and took her home.
MIDLOTHIAN MASONS.
At the meeting of Midlothian Lodge OF
Masons held Wednesday night the follow
ing officers were elected: II. q. Nood'
master: W. c. Whitworth, senior war
den; Dr. Fisher, Junior warden; E' M
Bailey. treasurer: j. w. Jewett, secre-
tary: w. c. jackson, senior deacon; w.
Crlmp. Junior deacon: David FerIihe'
tiler. After the work of the meeting was
over refreshments were served.
BAZAAR POSTPONED.
The Manchester Grays have decided not
TO open their bazaar at Leader Han uhtii
June 18th The postponement was made'
that the ladies might have more time IN
which 10 make arrangements Tor the
entertainment
Judge Il. a. Hancock, Of Chesterfield,
Is detained at his home by sickness.
The closing exercises OF Miss Lula c.
I.umpkin's school took place yesterday
from the school-house. "A very interest
ing programme was given, after "hich
refreshments were served.
Mr.: Nelson Guy. OF North Caronha'
is on a weeks visit to his cousin, Mrs.
Carrie Guy.
Miss Mamie Beale. of Scottsville, Is
visiting the family of Mr.. a. W. Fair, on
Decatur street.
Miss Stella Stonnell. who has been visit
ing i'm Manchester. has returned 10 her
home In Cumberland county.
In the County Court Of Chesterfield this
week John Mann was fined s. for shoot
ing John Archer.