Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-21
DEATH OF Mr.. CRAIG.
THIS WELL-kNOWN CITIZEN OF MAN
CHESTER PASSES AWAY.
An Interesting Experience Entertainments
Last Night-Cases Before Judge
Hancock-Personal.E Etc.

Mr.. William y. Craig died early yes
terday morning at his residence. corner
of Thirteenth and Scmmes streets. In the
SD year of his age Mr. Craig had been
unwell for more than a year, but mad only
been confined 10 his bed for the past rev
weeks A few days ago his condition be-
came alarming. and Thursday his friends
gave up all hope of his recovery.
For many years deceased worked on
Belle Island as a mailer and by strict
attention To his duties and uniform po-
likeness and kindness won the esteem OF
his employers and the friendship OF his
fellow workmen. He was a good citizen,
and his death will be loss to the com
munity.
During the war Mr. Craig served In
Mahone's brigade. and his record as
soldier Is one that any man might feel
proud Of He rose TO the rank OF ser
gcant Of Company |. Sixth Virginia In
fantry, and won the concentration OF
his superior officers by his faithful and
fearless performance OF the duties as
signed him.
He married Miss Mary Rodgers, who.
with several children, survives him. He
was "A brother cf Mr.. James Craig. toll
gatherer on Mayo's bridge. Deceased was
Il member of Manchester Lodge, No. H.
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The funeral will take place this after
noon AT $3.50 O'Clock from the Presbyterian
church. and the remains will be inferred
In Hollywood cemetery.
EXPERIENCE ENTERTAINMENT.
4 large crowd gathered in the Balm
hridge-Strect Baptist church last night
the occasion being an experience party
given by the Ladies' Sewing circle of the
church. Some months ago II was det-
mined by the circle that each member
should get up an entertainment OF some
kind. the proceeds to go to the treasury
Of the circle Magic-lantern entertain
mcnts, silver teas. Martha Washington
parties. etc. etc, were gwen. Inc meet
ing last night was 10 receive the money
made at these entertainments and To read
papers giving the experience OF now the
money was made.
Mr. i. +. Pison, in graceful ana en-
PERTAINING manner. read these experience
papers, some OF which were both novel
ana interesting. Quite a handsome sum
OF money was turned in as result OF
the various entertainments
Rev J.. r.. Thornhill and Mr. j. }. Bay
ley made addresses that were greatly en-
toyed. and delightful musical pro-
gramme was rendered. While there was
no admission charge. very llberal CON
tribution was made TO the mite-boX. Ihe
young ladies OF the church served cream
free.
WILL ARGUE THE DEMURRER.
Judge Hancock. Of the Circuit Court OF
Chesterfield will SIT In racation IN inns
city to-day and hear argument on the
demurrer to the declaration IN the case
Of Moorc's administrator AGAINST the
Richmond and Manchcster Rall"ay CON-
panv. This case is an acton for damages
Tor the death of young Moore. who was
killed at Forest-Hill Park last summer
during "A balloon ascension. If the demuT-
rer Is not sustained the case viii be trled
at the next term of the Circuit Court OF
Chesterfield. which meets on the loth OF
next month. -,-
The Hastings Court was In session
short while yesterday considering chah-
Gerry matters. Before the court ADJOURNED
for the day the petit jury, drawn for
this term Of the court. was discharged.
Monday the case Of Clements's eNecutrN
against the Richmond and Manchester
Railway Company will be heard. \ spe-
cial Jury has been summoned for TINS
case.
In the Police Court yesterday Louis
Roscaletti and Mike Jacobini the Italian
bokey-pokey vendors were charged with
unlawfuly fighting in the street Ihey
were fined s. and costs each. An account
Of the difficulty between these men was
published in yesterdays Dispatch.
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES.
At the regular School Board meeting
held Thursday night ii was decided 10
have commencement exercises at the
close Of the schools, which viii be the
nth of next month. Mcssrs. y. j. Weisi-
ger. W. W. Pool. G. II. Sims. Or. +. T.
Rucker. AMI James Moore were appoint
cd d committee to make the necessary
1t is proposed to have the
exercises at FoIest-IIill Park.
District Deputy Grand Master X. Il. W.
Rcattie paid an official visit to Winter
peck Lodge. NO %, Thursday night lie
was accompanied by Or q. W. Friend.
This lodge recently moved from Winter
peck to Chester. and it Is understood Will
ask the Grand Lodge to change its name
to Chester Lodge.
Davis Council. Junior order United
American Mechanics, had an interesting
meeting Thursday night.
John Hall CcoloredD was arrested yester-
day afternoon on warrant charging him
with assaultinE and striking with stick
a negro named Philip Brooks
Mr.. Howard J.. Cheatham returned
home Thursday, after a pleasant trip 10
friends and relatives in AppomattoN
county.
Mr.. Aaron Harfell. who has been in
business in New York for the past year.
is here to spend the Passover holidays
with his family.
There viii be Bible lecture and song
service at Central Methodist Episcopal
church this afternoon at o'clock for
the benefit Of the children II this city.
Rev. l.. r. Marsh, Of Lancaster county,
will occupy the pulpit at Clopton-Street
BAPTIST church tomorrow at ii O'Clock
y. NJ. and 7:i5 T. VI.
ARRANGEMENTS have not vet been COM
pleted for the removal Of the remains or
v-ung Willie Jones' who was accidentally
killed last Minday near Blackstone.
The entertainment in Leader Han last
night was a very enjoyable affair and
quite a large crowd was in attendance.
Miss Bessie Mathews. daughter Of Or.
T. =. Mathews. is detained at home by
sickness.
Mr.. W. r Lthgow is sick at his home
in this city.
Mr.. Thomas y. Cheatham. son Of DIR.
II. y. Cheatham. Of Chesterfield Court
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