Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-31
MANCHESTER BRIDE
MISS HARRISON. OF THAT CITY. WEEDS
Mr., CWATHMEY, OF pANvllLE.
The Belle Isle Dam Matter Discussed-The
Grays Inspectsd-PoIiticai and
Other southsidc Items.

Mr.. Robert Gwathmey, or DanVilie, ana
Miss Eva Harrison. OF Manchester. were
married yesterday afternoon at $50 O'Clock
in the cambridge Street Baptist church,
Rev. l.. r. Thornhil. assisted by Rev.
W. T. Derieux. performing the ceremony.
The church was filled with friends of
the couple. and the pulpit decorations
were very pretty, indeed. The ceremony
was beautiful In its simplicity. and the
marriage was really one Of the prettiest
seen In the city this season. The 1oiiow-
ing gentlemen acted as ushers: Messrs'
Charles Picot and l.. l.. Martin, OF hich-
mond: NJ * Lowry. OF Danville. and
Frank Bates. OF Boston; C. Burleigh An
derson and David Harrison, OF Manches-
ter. Following the ushers came MT
Thomas Donnald. of Greensboro. y. e.,
best man. with Miss Ethel Harding, maid
of honor. and then the bride and groom.
The couple left on the o'clock train
for TRIP which will extend as far north
as Boston. They will make Danvi!le their
future home.
The bride. who was handsomely attired
In white. is the youngest daughter or
Captain W. II. Harrison. and enjoys the
friendship of wide circle OF acquaint-
nnces. Mr.. Gwathmey is an engineer on
the Southern railway. and IL deservedly
popular. Many beautiful presents attested
the popularity Of Mr.. and Mrs. Gwathmey'
MEET UP THE RIVER.
The special committee OF city of1cials
appointed to confer with President Clarke
Works Company, met that gentleman yes
terday afternoon at 1 o'clock on the river
bank near the dam which the Belle Isle
company claim belongs to them. The
situation was talked over, and the condi-
ton and character of the dam and the
rivers bed were carefully examined. IL
Is thought the matter will be amicabiy
and satisfactorily settled.
The Populists of the city and vicinity
are working up a meeting to be held III
this city next Saturday night. Little
Jimmy Gregory" and Mr.. Alexander h.
Mccullough will be the orators or the
occasion.
Though tho leaders OF the Republican
party held a meeting some time ago anu
recommended that their party would not
vote on election day. 1t Is believed by
many that they will vote. and FOR J. W.
Southwark.
The Democrats are working with de-
termination that savors strongly OF sue
cess. They will have big rally to-fhor-
row night at Gibbs Opera-House' anu
Friday night It is expected that Governor
O'Ferrall will speak at Leader Hall
THE MANCHESTER SOLDIERS.
The Manchester Grays may now con-
cider themselves full-fedged soldier boys
Major Derbyshire and Sergeant-MaJor
Uickok. Of the First Regiment, came
over last night. and the Major maze an
inspection of the company ana look
descriptive roll OF the organization.
Major Derbyshire expresses himself as
well pleased with the Manchester com
pany and predicts a bright future Tor
them. This Is the first military company
organized in Manchester since the war,
and Is composed of some Of the best
young men In the city. The roster Is
forty-three men and three officers. Cap
tain A. c. Attkisson Is in command.
PERSONAL AND BRIEF MENTION.
The following gentlmen have been APP
pointed special constables of election for
this city: f. II. Fitzgerald. First Ward;
G. f. Cook, Second: George Q. Ely. Third
and J. r.. Davidson. Fourth.
Buck Dunnlv1nt and Willie Dobbins
the two young white men sent to the
grand jury on a charge OF highway rob-
berry, have been granted bail in the sum
% $50 each.
The Visiting Committee OF the Junior
Order United American Workmen OF
Richmond and Manchester visited Id
berty Council, in Swansboro'. last night
Rev. w. T. Derieux was greeted by
another large congregation at the Pain
bridge-Street church last night y grca
deal of interest is being manifested In
the meetings.
In jumping from a buggy in Richmond
Monday afternoon. Mr.. c. II. Lewis
81 rained his ankle quite badly.
In the Mayors Court yesterday Gus
Rains (colored). charged with beating his
mother was sent TO jail in default Of Sc
cLrity for six months.
Mr.. Douglas Baird, Of Richmond. who
has been quite sick. was reported yes
terday TO be very much better.
MIR. Linwood Lester Of Chesterteld
vas in the city yesterday.
The Hastings Court will probably ao-
journ for the term to-day.