The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-02
NEWS OF MANCHESTER,
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letter has been received here from
Mr.. c. n. z. caracrisii. former cpi-
gen OF Chesterfield, dated Bogota' So'oh'-
bIa. South America, in which he says:
"A great earthquake shook this Town
and country on the night OF the ISL al
1890 o'clock Two hundred pecp.e lost
their lives. Churches and dwellings all
over the country were destroyed
Mr.. Caracristi Is now on the ocean on
his way 10 New York. lie Is expected
home the latter part of this month.
The Ladies Auxiliary TO the Brother
hood OF Locomotive Engineers has es-
tablished an ice mission In Manchester
for the benefit OF the poor that are
sick ana IN destitute circumstances.
There will be lock boxes placed In va
rious portions Of the city for the con-
veaience OF the public. Any amount de-
posted viii be thankfully received.
The members OF the Manchester Fire
Department have been presented with
OF the meeting OF the State Firemens
Association In Portsmouth next week.
They will be well represented at the as
ISOLATION.
The following is the programme of the
closing exercises Of the Lone Oak School
OF skinduarter. Chesterfield county:
Prayer-Rev j. X. Bagby.
Chorus-By school,
Address Of Welcome-Master c. Mot
ley.
Introduction Of Speaker--Dr w. Il.
Hatcher. OF Richmond.
Address-Rev. X. A. Bagby.
Soio-Rev. j. b. Williams.
Delivery Of Medals-E. IL. Wells, Esq.
Chorus-By school.
Benediction-Dr. w. L. Hatcher
gentleman In the city to-day from
Chesterfield. says that Mr.. c. f. Newly.
the young man who was injured a few
days ago by a pole on lumber wagon
breaking loose and striking him. was In
dying condition.
Mr.. ID. l.. TOney. the new postmaster
has entered upon his duties with energy
ana has given the Office thorough over
hauilng. Inc general delivery and money
order windows are both new and are
handsomely finished in solid oak. The
keyless boxes. which number over one
hundred, were much admired to-day.
Keys VIII be furnished to those who wish
them, and. In fact, postmaster Toney Is
uoihs everything ne can 10 satisfy and
piease the patrons Of the ONCE. He had
a force or hands at work until nearly
O'Clock Thursday night getting things
ready for to-day lie has made wonderful
progress. The post-ofiice now is an orna-
nent TO the city. and the new postmaster
is showing a progressive and energetic
spirit.
The following is a circular letter is
sued from the headquarters OF the Man
chester Grays:
Headquarters Manchester Grays,
10 the Siuzens OF Manchester and our
friends. Greeting:
AS Manchester is the only city IN the
state or virginia without a military or
ganization, and as sufficient number
OF young men have enlisted for the pur
pose of organizing an infantry company
which will be mustered into service as
soon as properly equipped, and in order
TO procure the necessary funds 10 uni
form and equip the company, IL has been
decided to hold grand bazaar In this
city the latter part OF June.
1t is a well-known fact that the mere
knowledge OF the presence OF a well
armed and equipped force in any city
is a potent factor i'm the preservation OF
Its peace and prosperity; and. II our
friends and citizens viii assist us by
q verv ehort While have nomnanv that
will be a credit to her, and that Will be
ready at all times TO assist the civil
authorities In preserving the peace.
We, therefore. ask Of you contribu-
ton; either money. merchandise. or any
tIlng you may see lit TO donate will be
thankfully received and Acknowledged
through the daily papers. Merchants
sending a card With their donation VIII
have IL posted conspicuously on or near
their donation, thus proving good adj
vertisement.
SnOulQ you see III TO make IL uOHdIlOD
please fili out the enclosed card or notify
any Of the officers or men OF the company
and 1t will be sent for. Respectfully.
T.. SCOTT GIBBS, Captain;
CHAS. BURKERT,
e Y CHARLEY,
w. r. SMITH.
f.. S. NUNELLY.
C.. l. PETIT.
G. A. MEREDITH. Com.
1t is hoped that the citizens of Man
chester win respond literally and assist
our soldiers 10 procure their uniforms.
Misses Kate and Minnie Lee Drewry
left yesterday morning for Westoyer to
Mrs Lewis Walden and children have
returned from Washington.
Mr. Frank Jones, Of Roanoke, who has
been visiting Mr.. Logan Porter. on Co
wardin avenue. left for Norfolk Thurs
day
Commissioner Of Revenue Samuel r.
Owens is detained at home by sickness,
MISS Lilly G. Wells. Of Chesterfield
Courthouse Is visiting Miss Ellen Brod-
max, on Porter street.
Lee H. Clements, OF Swansboro Is sick
at his residence in that place.
Mr.. 5. Inman, Of 4OJ seventh street,
lost his infant child Thursday night by
death.
The many friends of Mr.. James Lips
comb. son Of our efficient chief of police,
Will be pained TO learn that he received
a severe wound Thursday evening by
falling from his horse on Hull street near
Eleventh. His head struck the curDiEs
inflicting a very painful scalp wound
The gentleman was taken to the drug
store of Mr. A. II. Snellings, corner OF
Twelfth and Huh. where his wound was
dressed by this gentleman. 1t appears
that MIR. Lipscomb in some way while
turning the corner suddenly fell.
The Almshousc Committee made an
inspection OF the almshouse Thursday
Miss Fanny Wiltshore who has been
visiting friends and relatives In Orange
county, has returned home.
The Council Committee on Finance
met In the Council chamber last night
Thieves entered the chicken-house of
Mr.. John Talley, on lower Hull street,
last night. and carried of about two
dozen fine chickens. They started TO go
into a boat-ho In Mr.. Talley's yard
but were frightened off by a colored
man who sleeps in the house
Thieves also tried TO enter the house
OF Mr.. w. T. Pitt on Decatur street, but
were frightened OF.
The reception rendered to Messfs. T
w Gentry and y. Z. Pilson az Leader
Hall last night was an occasion not
soon TO be forgotten by the good people
OF the city. Some of our best citizens
took part in the exercises
.iastiee Johns Court.
A colored individual by the name Of
w. II. Gaines, Of Winston. n. c., witt
decidedly sporting appearance. was