Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-24
DIED WHILEATWORK
Mr.. CRAWFORD. OF MANCHESTER.
FALLS At HIS POST OF DUTY,
Several Funerals on the southaide-Nsvs
Of tho Courts-PersonaIs
and Briefs.

Mr.. A. Il. Crawford. OF Manchester.
died very suddenly yesterday morning
while at his post Of duty on Browns Is.
land. on the Richmond side Of the river.
He was employed by the Railway and
Electric Company as Waterman on the
island. where their power-house Is To-
Gated. and went to work in his usual
health. About 7:30 o'clock he complained
to the engineer Of feeling sick in the
stomach. and almost Immediately fell
dead Coroner Taylor. Of Richmond. was
notified. and after viewing the body turn
ed 1t over to relatives for burial.
About two years ago Mr.. Crawford. who
was then employed as motorman or con-
ductor on the Free-Bridge line, in at
tempting to stop a car that broke loose
at Main street, In Richmond. and pro.
ceeded rapidly down Ninth street. was
thrown from the front platform and so
badly Injured that he was not able to re-
sumo his duties for nearly twelve months.
He instituted suit against the company
Tor damages, but the case has never been
tried. For several months prior TO his
death he had been employed as watchman
at Browns Island.
Deceased was about s5 years old. and
was one OF the most courteous and care
full men In the company's employ His
wife died about four months ago. He
leaves one child, about years old Mr..
Crawford was a half brother Of Mrs. w.
B. Peasants. OF this city.
FUNERAL OF MRS. MOORE.
The funeral OF Mrs. Bridget Moore took
place yesterday morning at 10 o clock from
ST. Peters Cathedral with a requiem mass.
and was attended by large crowd OF
sympathizlng friends Mass was ceie-
brated by Very Rev Father Frioll, and
the dissolution was pronounced by RICH,
Rev. Bishop Van de Vyver The Bishop
made a brief and feeling address. touch
ing on the beautiful Christian life of the
deceased. The music during the services
was solemn and impressive. and as the
corpse was being borne from the church
Miss Katie Doyle. OF Baltimore. sang In a
touching manner the Last Greeting"
Mrs. T. III. Friend. OF Chester. died a,
st. Luke's, In Richmond, Monday where
she was taken for medical treatment.
Mrs. Friend was about 40 years of age,
and consecrated Christian lady. and was
well known In this city and Richmond.
Mr.. T. III. Friend Is a brother OF DR.
Friend, OF this city. The remains were
taken to Chester. where they were in
tered in the family burying-ground yes
terday.
COMPLIMENTED MIR. BAKER.
The Board of Supervisors OF Chesterfield
met Monday, and transacted routine bust.
ness. Mr.. w. W. Baker who had charge
OF the Chesterfield exhibit at the Exposi-
ton. appeared before the board and re-
turned them the money appropriated for
getting up the exhibit. at the same time
informing them of the success OF the
county's display at the Fair He was
highly complimented for the efficiency OF
his work.
Mr.. William Hilton. OF Manchester, left
for Buckingham yesterday, where he will
to-day be married 10 Miss Julia Self.
They will return TO this city In a few
days.
The name OF the negro who assaulted
the conductor on the Perry-street car
Monday night is Albert Ruffin. and he
will have to answer for the offence be-
fore the Police Court this morning. The
negro has sworn out a cross-warrant
against the conductor. charging him with
insulting him Rufin. Rufin is big,
burly negro, while the conductor is a
mere youth.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mr.. b. f. Pilson has returned from a
business trip south.
The Hastings Court was engaged with
civil matters yesterday
There was not case In the Police
Court yesterday.
Miss Aurelia Blankenshp. who has
been visiting friends In this city, has re-
turned home
Liberty Council, Jr. o. L. A. NJ. had
a meeting last night. and received the re-
ports OF the representatives TO the State
Council.
Mrs. Joseph p. Mlnetree. who has been
visiting Mrs. II. +. Pilson. on Bainbridge
street. left yesterday morning for Peters
burg.
A number OF Manchester people went
up to Midlothian yesterday afternoon to
attend the funeral Of Mr.. George H.
Jewett. which took place from his late
residence at 80 =. VI. The remains were
inferred in the family burying-ground
The Street Committee held n meeting
last night, but nothing OF special interest
was done.
Rev. w. T. Derieux preached another
fine sermon at Bainbridge-Street Baptist
church.
Miss Rosa Vaughan and Mr.. Robert
Henry were married last night at the
home OF the brides parents. in Swans
boro' Rev. Il. T. Dadmun ofiiciated. and
A number of friends were present to wish
the newly-wedded ones much happiness
in their new life
Invitations are out for the marriage OF
Mr. Walter Crlddle. OF Swansboro'. and
Miss Maggie Newly. OF Chesterfield The
ceremony will take place October 3lst.
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