The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-17
MANCHESTER MATTERS.
NEWS CLEANED IN THE CITY JUST
ACROSS the JAMES.
A Pastor Called by Branch's Chnrch-ihe
Mayors Court-struck by an Electric
Car-Personal Mention.
MlNcHTsTIn BUREAU RICHMOND IIMEs'
1to1 Wrrrr STRUT. BFATTrT BLoCK-

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Tuesday evening about 5 o'clock "h"7
sir. Lawrence Taylor, who has cnais'
oi The star newspaper route in this ci'y
was standing at the end Of the F'e'
bridge. on the Manchester side' q"
electric car came along and knocked nun
down. and but for extraordinary eAei-
tons Of Mr.. Taylor he might have Deen
crushed to death. The gentleman hau
presence Of mind enough to turn MN
self from the track.
Mir. Taylor says the gong was not
sounded, and he did not kno" ule ca
was approaching The gentleman Iec.lF-
"a few scratches. ~,
The trustees of Dale Lodge NO. og5'
Knights Of Honor, have paid over 10
Mrs. O. u. Clarke, Of Richmond wv
the amount due her on the death OF heT
husband, who was a member OF thiS
lodge
The Mayors Court was in session yes
torday morning. with Mayor Maurice on
the bench. The following cases were
disposed Of:
Mary Jefferson (coioreD. charged with
using Indecent language towards Lucy
Allen (coIored). was fined 81 and costs.
William Green (cOlOred), charged with
creating a disturbance. was fined $50
and costs.
The handsome residence Of DR.. +. y.
Rucker at the corner VI Twelfth ana
Decatur streets, is about complete. ana
the Doctor was moving i'm yesterday.
The house has thirteen rooms and makes
a big improvement on that corner.
Mrs. NJ j.. Knight and child, ~ Rock
Vile Nd. who have been visiting Mrs.
". l.. Porter, on Cowardin avenue nave
returned home.
Mrs. Kate G.. Walden and children l'ft
yesterday morning Tor Washington They
expect to be absent for some dime.
Mrs. a. a. Porter. of Georeia, is visit
ing Mrs. ". l.. Porter, on ClWariin ave
nue..
The Christian Endeavor Society OF
West-End 81. j.. church viii give
sociable and entertainment Thursday and
Friday nights of this week. at the batch
build ng. Nos. 1916 and isis HUH street
TO which everybody is invited o. attend
An interesting programme has been ar-
ranged.
Mr.. Walter Turbett, OF Buffalo. y. r.,
who is visiting Mr. g.. ~. -. Crawford
of Forest HiH. SIS improved n Heiiih
The congregation of Brnch's Baptist
cnuIcn, ia CncsttFueld county, mas CALI
cd 10 the past0rat- the Rey. John r.
Wilkinson. Of Ashland. Mr. Wilkinson
has not yet accepted, bat viii preach
at Branch's on the second Sunday in
June, and viii then and there announce
his decision.
There Will be n large congregation at
Brpnch's ON that occasion. and many
people from Richmond and Manchester
Will no doubt drive out to tine church
and enjoy the hospitality Of Chester
field.
A lawn party will be given for The
benefit - the Meade Memorial church
at the residence of SIR. y. W. Wood
this evening from to 8 o'clock. Tennis
croquet and other amusomcnts win DE
INDUCED in, and good time generally is
expected.
The concert given at Leader Iar Tues
day night 90 j. u. Ealla was very much
enjoyed by the small audience that was
i'm attendance. Some of tbe best talent
of Richmond and this city were present.
The singing of the quartet,e wls highly
appreciated.