The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-16
NEWS OF MANCHESTER.
MRS. c. BOWEN lCTs IN n STRANGE
MANNER Al FOREST HILL.
In the Courts-Thc Bazaar Postponed until
the 26lb--A Fad Deatb--Pefsonais
aud Other Noies.
MaScnrsrrn BunrAo RICHMOND TINES


Mrs. Charles Bowen. OF S~ansooro
acted in such a strange manner at fores'
Hnl Park on Thursday evening that her
friends believe her mind is unbalanced
She was observed entering the lake, and
some one sitting near by remarked to her
that she would get wet II she continued
her course She remarked that 1t was a
good place 10 be baptized, and broke out
IN laugh. She was prevailed upon TO
return, and after a while did so.
she was then taken In charge by those
around the lake ana placed upon a car.
Early yesterday morning she appeared on
the banks OF the lake again and attempted
the same tnins, and was rescued by those
who happened TO be near by.
The newly-elected city officials will have
to qualify before July list.
In the County Court Thursday John
Mann, charged with shooting John Archer.
was fined s. and costs. This court has
aa 1SS 1S., gnsil 2sxt Monday ,,oua.v
next There Will be nothing Of special
Importance before the court at this term.
The ladies who will assist in the bazaar
az Leader Hall 10 be given by the Man
chester Grays met Thursday night at
the residence of Mrs. Ida Lloyd and de-
cided 10 have the entertainment on the
10Th OF this month instead Of the 18TH. as
advertised. The postponement was made
on account OF not having sufficient time
IN which 10 get IL up. The ladies wish all
who are willing to contribute TO send their
contributions as soon as possible before |
that date
On Tuesday night DR.. Chick will give |
an entertainment at Leader Hall for the |
benefit OF the Manchester Grays. All are |
cordially invited.
Mr.. j. Burleigh Anderson. aged fifty-ive. |
who has been in ill-health for some time. |
died at his residence. on Twelfth street, |
yesterday at 1890 O'Clock Mr.. Anderson
was an old citizen of this city, and high
Nv respected by the entire community |
He leaves a widow and four children
The deceased was n member OF Manches-
ter Lodge Of MasonS. The funeral will
take place from Bainbridge-Street Baptist
chtach this evening at o'clock
Judge j. A. Hancock Is detained at his
residence by sickness.
MT. j: w. Mccain. who is in feeble
health, Is or on a visit to recuperate his
health.
Willis Mason. the negro who was tried
IN the County Court Of Chester field Tues
lay for slashine with a razor six mules
belonging to Mr.. r. r. Barney, was fined
Miss Stella Stonnell. who has been visit
ng IN the city. has returned to her home
n Cumberland county.
The picnic given ut Providence Forge
" the Fifth-Street Methodist Episcopal
hurch was largely attended Thursday
1ght cars were filed. and presented a
eaunful picture as they pulled out from
he Richmond and DanvilIe depot The
Az was spent in boating. fishing frolic-
lg. etc, and all seemed to enjoy them
elves
We are glad to see our friend W. L. !
ordan out again. Mr.. Jordan has been
onfined To his bone for several weeks I
18th pneumonia. !
The Baptist Sunday-SchooI Association
Z Chesterfield and Manchester. which was
rganized about year ago. will be held
I Clopton-Street school. in Swansboro, :
I 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. /
The closing exercises Of Miss Lula c.
.umpkn's school took place yesterday a
rom the school-house. A. very interesting Q
rogramme was given. after which re- S
reshmeDts We're served I
Mr.. Nelson Guy. Of North Carolina Is S
n a weeks visit to his cousin, Mrs Car I
10 Guy. a
The lawn party given by the Ninth ]
treet Sunday school on Tenth and Porter =
treets Thursday night was we'll attended
The entertainment At Owens Hall :
thursday night for the benefit OF Star ~ :
lone Lodge of Good Templars was very .
God. thorGh n very small audience 4
Mr.. Onley gave n very fine speech on a
he temperance cause and the work OF the
rder. q
Miss Mamie Beale 81 Scottsvire. Va. .
visiting Mr.. a. W. Fair. 1911 Decatur f
rect b