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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-20

proved. and our mechanics have had pien-
~ OF work all the time. and have re-
ceived the same wages as before.
A few months ago the City Council In
augurated q new method OF improving
the streets, which has proved highly sat
isfactory to the people and very beneficial
In It's results The work on the streets Is
under the judicious supervision OF Mr.. j.
G. Maupin. chairman OF the Street Com
mittee. and great good Is being accom-
plished.
Rev. Bascom Dey. leading divine In
the Methodist Church. Is here visiting HIS
mother. Mrs. Jane Il. Dey, on York ave-
nue.. He is q native OF this place.
Lectures will be suspended at the col
lege, and also at the public schools. on
Saturday, the I'D instant, and resumed
again on January 2. 1896. Some OF the
students who live long distance away
have taken advantage OF the students
rates" allowed by the railroad. and have
already left for home. Others will go at
the end OF this week
Misses Annie and Mary McCaw will
spend the holiday here with their uncle.
DIR. James ID. MOncure, at the Executive
Building.
Professor Bird. OF the college faculty.
will spend the holiday with his friends
in Petersburg.
Mr.. Cook. OF Philadelphia. who has been
visiting Captain Robert A. Bright, or
Pickett's staff. has returned home.
Mrs. Margaret Jones returned home yes
terday from Staten Island, N. Y, where
she had been to attend the funeral OF
her father-in-law. Mr.. Barnet Jones.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-20
DANvILLe CHRISTMAS WEDDINGS.
Three Pretty Homo Ceremonies Make
That Many Couples Happy.

DANVILLE, VA, december Is.-tspe-
cial.)-A beautiful home marriage took
place in Danville to-day. The contracting
daughter Of Mr.. +. l.. Clark. and Mr..
Pleasant Finch. Rev. W. T. Doggett
ofiiciated Both the bride and groom are
most estimable young people. Mr.. Finch
is OF Powhatan county, Va, and has
many relatives living In Richmond. He
is brother OF Mrs. ]. II. Valentine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Finch left on the neon train
for a trip North.
DLAIR-BUNGER
At 400 o'clock this afternoon at the
residence of Mr.. Louis Bunger father or
the bride, Henry and Keen streets,
Neapolis, Miss Hattie Burger was united
in marriage TO Mr. ]. 7. Blair. Rev. w.
T. Doggett performing the ceremony. The
bride Is an excellent Christian young
woman. The groom is popular conductor
on the Southern railway. After the mar
riage Mr. and Mrs. Blair left fer Green's
boro', where they took the north-bound
train for the northern cities.
Observation-Disclosures.
At $50 o'clock this evening, at the
residence OF Major j. w. Bruce. Mr.. John
l.. Berkeley, principal of the public
schools, was united in marriage 10 Miss
Fannie NJ. Bruce. Rev. Drs. Alexander
Martin and George w. Dame otticiated
Mr.. A. c. Berkeley. Of Richmond, was
best man, and Miss Irving Scales. OF
North Carolina, maid Of honor. A supper
was set in honor OF the event. but no one
outside OF members OF the immediate
families were invited.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-20
Affairs Around Emporia.

EMPORIA.. VA. December l-'-,e-
cial.)-A small building IN H,H'l -
North Emporia. formerly used as '.-
neerlng factory. was destroy hy 80
at an early hour this momins. fa ..'
gin Is supposed 20 be accidental
Messrs. Deal & Co. have SOLD th" y..i'
able plant formerly belonging % 'f
Belfield Manufacturing Company p
northern parties. but no papers have
filed at the Clerks office as yet
The removal from the old O. th' =
Clerks office will not take place a.'
the New Year.
Mr. w. Samuel GOODWIN is W'a.';
considerable Improvements % b. f
recently purchased Of W. N. Pow
Right Rev A. NJ. Randolph, D.. =
the diocese. will administer the r'
confirmation here next Sunday refH.s'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-20
Fhs Supreme Court !udSs-Elett Guest
Of the HanoYef BM.
RENDERED 4 PARTING BANQUET
Isttsn nom Absent Friends Who Were
Unable 10 Be Present.
INTRODUCED BY MAJOR PAGE
Respouss Of the Recipient Of the Evenings
uonors-speechcs by Roosevelt Page,
wickham, and Others

ASHLAND. December is.-To-night In
enc quaint old dining-room OF the hotel at
Hanover Courthouse the bar and court
officers had as their guest Hon. Richard
II. cardweil. Judge elect Of the Supreme
Court OF Appeals. The supper tonight
was the outcome OF desire on the part
Of the friends OF the Judge to entertain
him before taking his seat on the new
court, which will be January ID the
gentlemen In charge OF the arrangements
discharged the duty allotted to them 70
the entire satisfaction of all present and
suffice II to say the menu given below
was all any one could desire. II consisted
OF cold round OF beef, saddle OF mutton
roast wild turkey. baked county man,
oysters (escalloped. fried. broiled, and
stewed). cream potatoes. sweet potatoes
caulIfower. hominy cakes. turkey ana
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-20
THORP TO CONTEST.
Ex-coLLEcToR TO ACT AS ns
COUNSEL At WASHINGTON
Election oniceFs May he Summoned 70
Testify-Immsnse Sales Of Tobacco
New Catholic Church.

PETERSBURG. VA. December n
(Special.)-It Is understood beyond al
doubt that Mr.. II. T. Thorp. the defeated
Republican candidate for consress In OBJ.
Fourth District. will contest Hon "
II. McKenney's title to a seat IN The mex,
Congress. And It Is understood TIA,
Colonel James y Brady, late Collector ,,
Internal Revenue for this district. NH
act as counsel for SIR. Thorp IN his ,o..
test. Colonel Brady was In Petersbu-,
for some days very recently. am n +,
reported that he WAS here mainly ,1r ia,
purpose Of getting information 10 sus,,i,
the contest II Is reported In this con.
nection that a number Of the late elect,
officers in this city win be summoned q,
Washington 10 testify before the coavr.,-
slonal committee.
COURT CASTS.
The regular term OF the Hustlngs C..-,
OF this city will be opened tom rr,
There are number OF minor cr.r..r.l
cases on the docket. a. we'll az a r.r..
OF civil cases, but none Of muaa .a... +.
ance
In the Mayors Court this m0ru.-r. ,,-
T.. Eichberg. a well-knOwn plum1.r. va
fined $50 and costs Tor leaving "a d.,
ditch In the street whore ha BAL ....
digging without pacing lantern ,har. ..
n warning 10 the public.
A tramp was rent 10 lsil by tha NIs.
this morning Cor fifteen days f1r i.-..,
and insolent conduct.
The sales OF tobacco to-day We. I.-.
mense, ana Il was impossible f.- Irf
buyers TO get arounl % al ~ O.. n....
houses.
PAINFUL ACCIDENT
Waveriy Blanks. small whfa irv
employed at Venable's tobacco factory.
had the Misfortune this afternoon .l t....
ture his jaw-bone by fail
Mr.. Heath Caban.ss. a popular ..'f.1
is reported as very I'D.
The work on the new Cath.'.r e..-l
on Washington street Is progr..fH- ll
pidly. and great progress has boom u.g
I'm the work during the seasonah'. w. a.
err thus far. IL - expected t-I. t.t
church will be completed durins t.. ....g
spring. The edlhce viii BE- s.i-.. ~
beautiful ore, both In archnr.ur /
inside finish.
II IS not expected that work 0i 3
resumed on the Young Mcn'- car r
Association building. on sycam1-
until next spring.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-20
MANSON-BURTON.
A Pretty Wedding Ceremony I'm 81. Marks
Church, Nottoway.

CREwE, VA, December ls-(Special -
Mr.. Harry w. Manson. OF Crewe, and
Miss May Burton. OF Nottoway Falls,
in this county, were married at noon to-
day in ST. Marks church, near the home
OF the bride. Rev. T. p. Epes. of the Pres
byterian church. officiating. The edifice
was brilliantly lighted and prettily deco
rated with evergreens
Miss Fannie Burton, OF Oxford, N. c.,
presided at the organ. The bridal party
entered In the following order: Mr.. War
rem w. Guy. OF Crewe. and Mr.. c. o.
Burton, OF Nottoway; Miss Manson. OF
Brunswick. and Miss Ada Perry, Of Luz
nenburg; Miss Bessie Cheatham. Of Crewe,
and Miss Lottie Manson, Of Brunswick.
The groom with his best man. Mr.. w.
Il. Wells, of Crewe. The bride, who was be-
comingly attired in a suit OF blue cloth.
and carrying a bunch OF La France roses.
entered with her sister, Miss Lora Bur
ton, who carried bunch OF Marechal
Nell roses. A large number OF friends
witnessed the ceremony, after which the
party partook Of an elegant dinner at
the home OF the brides parents. A re-
ception was given them at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. +. w. Lewis tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-20
THE HEADLIGHT IN NEW QUARTERS
Trying Petty Cases in the County Court
Personal and Social Notes.

CREWE, VA. December l9.-(special)-
The Headlight, our local weekly paper
has moved into its new home on Carolina
avenue. and is otherwise showing indica-
tions of a healthy and substantial growth.
one of the longest terms OF the County
Court Is now in session, much or the
time being taken up by offenders from
our town, who have been entering houses
in the day, carrying off anything in
sight, principally wearing apparel.
Mr.. Hiram Burkholder. trainmaster for
the Norfolk and Western railroad, and
family, left to-day for Philadelphia to
spend the Christmas holidays with rela-
ttves.
Mr.. wilfred Tuggle and daughter, Miss
Nellie, OF 1.-THE Grove" leave tomorrow
for Mobile, Ala. on a visit to friends and
relatives.
Miss Virgie Morton. of Farmville, is
visiting her sister. Mrs. Samuel Nichol-
son, on Carolina avenue.
Captain John w. Hardaway, one Of
the best-known and oldest in service
conductors on the Norfolk and Western
road, is still confined to his bed by sick
ness. 1t Is, however, not OF a serious
nature.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-20
Personals and Briefs,

Mr.. W. w. Gresham. of Galveston. Ind,
Is in the city.
Captain Heath, Of the Petersburg Grays.
was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. Aubrey n. Bowers will leave the
city to-day on a visit to friends in At
lanta, Ga.
Mr.. John Mackie Of Engine Company
No. /. is slowly improving from a pro-
tracted spell.
Mrs. Grace II. Shields and daughter Will
spend tbs Christmas holidays in Norfolk
with friends.
Mr.. C. T. Collins. formerly of Rich
visit to this city.
Mrs. C. Ii. Ryan, who has been visiting
relatives In Ashland and Richmond. left
for Cincinnati yesterday afternoon.
The Governor will forward to-day to
Major Lynn, superintendent OF the peni-
Tertiary, pardons for seven OF his board
ers.
Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson has returned
from Washington. where he went on bust
ness for the trustees Of Richmond Col
lege.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Harris will leave
Monday, December cath. to spend the
Christmas holidays with friends in Not
toway county.
The alarm OF fire from Box 81 at Q
o'clock last night was occasioned by the
burning of chimney at No. 1906 west
Main street. No damage.
Preparations were begun yesterday for
the removal Of the Washington-Street
Methodist church TO the corner OF Lom-
hardy and Hanover streets.
Professor William Trent. dean Of Sc
vance University. will lecture on Mat
thew Arnold" before the Woman's Club
this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock.
John L. Coles. an ouy-tongued. sleek
face negro, was arrested and locked up
at the Second Station yesterday on seve-
raj charges Of obtaining money under
false pretences.
Marriage licenses were issued In Wash
ington Tuesday TO the following parties:
Edgar Smith. OF Ashville Va. and Mary
O. Carter. OF Luray. Va: Orville A.
Spears and Emma Thomas. both OF Rich
mond, Va
Libertas Lodge Of Perfection. No. 8,
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. con-
ferred the fourteenth degree on number
OF candidates last Monday night The
ceremonies were most beautiful and i'm
pressiye. At the next regular meeting Of
this body the fourth. fifth. and sixth
degrees will be conferred.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-20
WASHINGTON DONE OVER.

The statue OF General Washington In
the statuary hall OF the Capitol has Just
been repainted and touched up. until IL
looks bright and attractive. 1t Is Of plas-
ter Of Paris and clay. and had become
very much battered II seems that
coat Of paint had originally been put on.
and now II Il repeated. and In addition the
inscription had become also obllterated.
The lettering has all been done over, and
the exact wording on this old and inter
esting statue Is as follows:
1.-THE General Assembly Of the Common
wealth OF Virginia have caused this statue
to be erected as a monument OF affection
and gratitude TO
GEORGE WASHINGTON:
who. uniting to the endowments Of the
Hero the virtues Of the Patriot. and ex-
erting both In establishing the Liberties
OF his Country has rendered his name
dear to his Fellow Citizens. and given the
world an immortal example OF true
Glory-Done In the year Of
CHRIST
one thousand seven hundred and eighty
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-20
A PINK. WHITE, AND BLUE WEDDING.
Miss Mary Il. Horsley Becomes tho Bride
Of MIR. II. Ii. Taylor.

WARMINSTER. VA. December 10
Especial -"Traveliers Rest" Bucking~
ingham county. was the scene of a very
pretty marriage this morning, when Miss
Mary K. Horsley was united In holy ma
trimony to Mr.. Henry Burton Taylor.
The bride was becomingly attired in
white silk. with court train and bridal
veil, and carried white roses. Rev. W. w.
Brander offlciated. and Mr.. A. e. Horsley
gave the bride away. The following pref
~ young ladies. dressed In pink, white
and blue. waited on the couple: Misses
Loulie and Jeanette Horsley. Misses An
ME. Ida. and Mildred Horsley. and Misses
Mamie and Ella Horsley.
Mr.. ]. Sydnor Horsley acted as best
man. and the flower girls were little Fam
ME and Louise Horsley
The bridal presents were numerous and
beautiful. and the bride is one Of the
most popular ladies In the county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-20
eight. and In the year Of the Common
wealth the twelfth"

LATE0I fAlhWA AsCAOAss
Considerable interest was felt here to-
dav In the report published in the morn
ing papers to the effect that the Southern
Railway Company had made q deal 70
purchase and absorb the Seaboard AIT
Line. Colonel Andrews. OF Raleigh. was
here. but no one could get any informa.
ton out Of him. A telegram was received
at the Capitol this afternoon from Baiu-
more stating that the report was omciaiiy
denied there by Mr.. r. Curzur Norman,
president OF the Seaboard Airline, VINO
claimed that no such deal was even talked
Of A..
Mr.. III. II. Downing. member or the
Virginia Legislature from Warren. was In
the city to-day, having just returned from
Richmond.
Mr.. c. V. Meredith, Of Richmond, was
among Virginia visitors at the Capitoi TO-
day.
Other virginia arrivals: Ex-Governor r.
w. Mckinney; w. f. Chaplin. III. L. LIS
gan and wife, Richmond: j. w. McNair
and wife, Basic City; II. L. Munday'
Charlottesville l.. r. ellis, Bedford City'
Ex-Congressman Robbins, Of North Car
DINA, is here.
A post-office. to be known as Nasbie.
has been established In Wise county. va,
with Wade p. Kenady as postmaster.
The Office at Dorado. Russell county,
Va. has been discontinued; mail to Cas-
tlewood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-20
PAINFUL ACCIDENT
A NEGRO ACCIDENTALLY s-or.
Another Injured by Blast-Nr.. Waldro,
Resumes Her Maiden Same.

CHARLOTTESVILLE Va. .nh.-
i9.-(Special tom Palmer, O. = .l
whose home IS NJ Stony Point
tally shot himself to-day on OH. .uf.
the ball from the pistol euferir- .-
breast below the nippls. he u.. ht
pursued by two colored men. With H...
he had been quarrelling. ana v. .t.
oring 10 replace his revolver iu l- ..
pocket when the weapon Was a......
discharged. II is thought that c
recover. one Of the pureG,rs d.. Il
arrested. the other ESCAPING
Forester Hester. an aged cIinr.I r..
was painfully and seriously InHU.I .-
day by n large stone falling ou t.. I.
The missile was thrown ont o. t.
and fell from a great h.isit
In the Corporation Court t-i.F ...
was granted Mrs. Mamie T. s. '... t.
change her name 20 Mamie Tu.l
Christmas. which was her maiden r.....
also that OF her two children O. ,..r.
mas. on the 5th OF Dec,mt.r I,.
decree was entered IN this ..... f-
which an absolute divorce wls ....t.
the petitioner from her husband. ID.
Rev. L. l.. Wallrop.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-20
Want n Free Show" of the Hangin q

CHICAGO, ILL, December ia Knox
vile (Tenn.) special says The hanging
OF John Stanley and Clarence Cox. at
Maynardsville. next Saturday, will be the
first in Union county. The law provides
that all executions in Tennessee shall be
private but the people have formed n
"free-show' organization, and Informed
the Sheriff that the men must swing pub
licly That official is terrifying the Jail in
anticipation of an attack on the gallows.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-20
Paymaster Sullivan indicated.

WASHINGTON. D. c., December 49,
The Senate Committee on Naval Affair:
to-day decided to report favorably the bit
TO reappoint John Clyde Sullivan n pay
master in the navy, with the rank OF lieu
tenant-commander This vindicates Sull
van, and Sullivan asserts that there is nc
truth in the charge of embezzlement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-20
ATTEMPT TO BURN TIE CASINO.
The Chickahominy Sails with Largo
Cargo-Arrival OF the BuIgari.n.


NEWPORT NEWS. VA, Dccem. p % -
Special There was an attemf, n. -
early yesterday morning q burn o..
Casino at this place. The fire wls ...
covered by the Waterman before b. 81
gained any Roadway. and quickly cSfl.
gilshed.
Captain Ferneaux set sail with no
Chickahominy this evening for L.r.0l.
In addition TO large cargo of e...r.
cattle. flour, &c. she carried over u
crates OF fine James river oysters t.t
were caught within a few miles ot TIA
port.
The seconG OF the new ships r.' %
the line 70 Liverpool arrived Boo r.g
this morning She "a the II.ar..,
manned by Captain owen.
Nearly 1900 bushels u gr1 HlI
loaded in foreign ships At this .ou -.
terday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-20
cooDYKooNTz FOUND GUILTY

Sentenced for Three Years Ga the P.ob
neutrality-suspicious. for Writ Of Error.
FLOYD. VA. December ~ -lSrs-. -
The jury In the case Of the Comm. -.
wealth against Wilmer G1Ilyh 20
rendered their verdict to-day ar % u b
They found the defendant guilty 90 nli-
cious shooting. and hXed has te.m r-
prisonment at three years Do o.. .-
Tertiary The defendant Co-G.-. a.., -
10 set aside the verdict as UEr -
trary to law and the evidence. SD ID
ton the Court oyerruled. The ieiel.
counsel is now preparing n b.il of ey
tons, with view OF applying or aa;
OF error
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-20
CHRISTMAS AT WILLIAMSBURG.
The Colonial Capital Not Affected by
Hard Times-Hoiiday Notes.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. December 49,
(special.)-The merchants here are ex-
ceedingly busy this week. The stores are
filed with Christmas attractions: in fact.
larger supply and more varied assert
ment than ever before. Notwithstanding
the much-talksd-of hard times. purchasers
seem to be plentiful. and the prices are
phenomenally low. especially so for this
place. While for the past year or %
the cry Of dull times has gone up from
nearly every city and hamlet In the land.
yet this city has moved on In the even
In the least by the general business stag
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-20
stntus of the Nicarnsun Canal Bill.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., December 10
The Nicaragua canal bill will probably
be the next measure consldereds by the
House after the banking bill shall have
been disposed OF. Mr.. Wise. of Virginia,
chairman OF the Commerce Committee.
by whom the bill was framed. said this
morning that majority Of the House
was undoubtedly favorable to the pro-
position.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-20
vlce-pre.ldens Going to A.h.x,ll.,

Z WASHINGTON, ID. c.. December H.
Vice President Stevenson left Washington
at II o'clock tonight by the Southern
railway for Asheville. N. c.. to spend the
holidays there with his family. The con-
dtion OF his invalid daughter remains un-
changed, but Mr.. Stevenson hopes she
will soon be strong enough to be taken
to the milder climate Of Florida.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-20

Death Of nv. John n. Hardy.
srAUNToN. VA. December is.-tSpe-
cial.)-Mr. John n. Hardy. aged s., q
prominent citizen. died here last night.
He had been In declining health for some
months. Mr.. Hardy was public-spirited
citizen. and occupied creditably several
public positionA He leaves widow and
Ave children. The funeral takes place to-
morrow from Trinity Episcopal church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-20
WILSON'S LADIES' 6AzAsRS.
Prize winners Mt the Baby sho~-hA'N
soonest Young Lady.

WILSON. N. c., December iS-'si'
The ladies' bazaars are in full ela'' 49, ~
Last evening the baby-show was
There were many pretty babies Pr
Little Allie Fleming was adjudse' 80 n,
prettiest one under years Of w -.
received sis votes. Little May 10y -
ceived &c votes and received the " IA
being the prettiest baby under l 80,
A. the bazaar conducted BY the a..
OF the Methodist Church last night "a
was taken 10 designate the p'e',.,s
younr lady In town. The youns
very spirited. Miss Matte Hadley 4
eeived the highest number OF votes
was declared the winner
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-20
nIchmonders IN New York.

NEW YORK. December ls.-(Spec.al.)-
r. N. Danner. o. swineford. Aston; p
q. Liel. Imperial: II. c. Maple. II. ia
cobs, Jefferson; w. II. Jones' Miss NJ
Jones. r. 8. Meyers. Marlborough: NJ
d. Rosenbaum. Imperial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-20

At the same hour Miss Alma Watson.
daughter OF Mr.. William Watson. was
married TO Mr.. James Elliott. OF Prince
Edward county. by the Rev. Mr. Couch.
Our people appreciate very highly the
iaudable efforts OF the Dispatch towards
having the historic name of Appomattox
preserved and making national park at
that place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-20
DEATH OF A YOUNG ENcLlsHMAN.
Wedding To-Day of Mr.. Calvin Dunkum
and Miss Fannie Poland.

SCOTTSVILLE, VA, December 10
Speciality telegram just received by
our banker. Mr.. j. V. Perelra, from Mr.
Milton Stewart, of Baltimore, learn that
Mr.. Alec. Stewart Hlnshelwood, brother
Of Mr.. Fred Hinshelwood. of this vicinity,
died there to-day. Young Hinshelwood
came over from London. Eng, to this
country in the early part of this year.
and remained some time with his brother
at White hall, and then went to Char
lottesville and stayed quite a while. Mr..
Pereira had two letters from him in the
last few days, in one Of which he men
toned having been sick, but in the next
he wrote as though he was well. AS yet
no particulars Of his death have been
received.
Mr. George w. Poland came up from
Richmond to-day to spend Christmas at
his old home and to attend the wedding
of his sister Fannie, which is TO come
off az their home at o'clock p. NJ. to-
morrow. She will BE- married to Mr..
Calvin Dunkum, OF Bluefeld. W. Va.
where the happy couple will make their
future home.
Miss Mary Tutwier, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. J.. NJ. Pitts, at
Elk Hill, Goochland, returned to her
home here to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-20

old papers Tor sais q sse . nundrsa =
DISPATCH ofneA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-20

Ola papers Tor sAis at the Di'''"-
eoacs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-20
PERSONAL

Mr. A. L. Pitts, OF ore Banks, and
Mr.. q. r. Williams, of Arvonia, visited
the farm, known as the Mason farm, near
Warren yesterday for the purpose or
taking estimates ana making bids for
stating the large buildings on the place.
The firm OF Drewry. Hughes & Co., or
your city. now owns IT, and learn that
young Mr.. Drewry, son OF Mr.. n. Z.
Drewry, will reside there and probaoiy
take young bride to share his joys al
this beautiful estate
Senator and Mrs. Martin went to Rich
mond Monday.
Rev. II. J. Seaman, pastor Of the Dis
ciples church at this place, who lives in
Charlottesville, is at present holding a
meeting in Connersville, Pa, and did not
fill his appointment here last Sunday.