Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-11
ACROSS THE RIVER.
MANY ITEMS OF INTEREST CLEANED
IN AND AROUND MANCHESTER.
Aceidcnts to Two workmen--Mr. Cheat
hams Dcath-The Equitable League
Funds-Personais and Briefs.

Mr.. ]. Z. Wilkinson. an employee OF the
Southern Railways Manchester shops,
met with very painful accident on
Tuesday. While using a Ratchet, the I'M
plement glanced, cutting two OF the fin
gers on his left hand very badly. After
examination, however. 1t was found that
amputatlon was unnecessary.
Mr.. ". a. RIghtsell. OF this city. re-
ceived letter yesterday from Special
Auditor James ". Mclilroy. OF Baltimore,
saying the hearing of exceptions TO his
report relative to the finances or the
Equitable League of America concluded
on Saturday last, and the Judge who
presided held the case under AMUSEMENT.
AS soon, however. as decision Is rem
dered. and the Court advises receivers
to distribute the funds. they VIII forward
checks for dividends.
Mr.. James W. Chatham. OF swans
boro'. died yesterday morning between
| and o'clock, after br!et Illness. Inc
deceased was fifty years OF age, ana
leaves a wife and one child. Mt. 'heat-
ham was a consistent member OF Clopton-
Street BAPTIST church also "A member OF
Swansboro' Lodge. Independent OrHer OF
Odl-Fellows, in which organlzatloh nc
was an officer. The funeral WlA take
place this morning at IL o'clock from
Clopton-Street church. The remains will
be taken TO Mosaley's Junction Tor inter-
ment In the family burying-ground.
Mr. Robert Skinner. whose hand was
so badly lacerated at the woodward or
Mr. ]. ). Sykes. on Seventh and SemmeS
streets Tuesday as 10 neeess!tate the
amputation OF two fingers Is eetuns
on very well Or. Lawrence ingram per
formed the operation.
The October term Of the Hastings Court
begins next Monday. The following gen
tlemen have been chosen for the peu'
jury: Messrs }. Y. Wood, Joseph d.
Larier. Charles Wake. Il. l.. Latham,
a. 9. Brands. NJ. II. Jewett. W Il; + lout
noy, James A. Pickett, j. j.. btoac",
William l. Lufsey, L. l.. CARY anu
Sidney Allen (cOlored).
Chlcken-thieyes paid a visit 10 the men,
house Of Mr.. Beverly Wilkerson' IN
Swansboro'. Tuesday night ana carried
of about a dozen fowls.
The funeral of May, the infant daugh-
ter o, Mr.. and Mrs. T. \. Phillips, VINO
died at the home Of her parents Ninth
and Stockton streets. Tuesday at noon
took place yesterday afternoon AT
o'clock from the residence. ne I'lIlslla
" re Inferred at Maury Cemetery.
Manchester was well represented nj the
Exposition yesterday. y great many
country people passed through the city
en- route for the grounds. When return
ing they expressed themselves as being
very much pleased with Chesterfield
crcditable exhibit.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
City Council takes place tomorrow eve
ming There will be several special mat
tiers for consideration.
The public night-schools VIII open on
Monday. All males over 10 years Of age
will be admitted.
The young ladies Of the Manchester
German club will tender their gentleman
friends a soiree Friday night at Leader
Hall.
Miss Ruby Dabney, Of Powhatan. Is
visiting her friend, Miss Annie Turpin
on Porter street
Master James G. Bass. Of Washington
j.. G.. IL visiting relatives in this city.
, There was not n case for the considera'
ton Of his Honor yesterday morning.
There will be an entertainment al
Leader Hall on the night OF the sd under
the auspices Of the Little Workers OF th'
Presbyterian church.
Mrs. o. H. Topham, Of Williamsburg
IS visiting relatives In this city.