Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-29
MIR. G. KENYON MACON
DEATH m MANCHESTER YESTERDAY
OF TINS WelL-kNoWN GENTLEMAN.
Brief Sketch Of HIS Life-Cordisi welcome
'sa fastor--reachcrs Assigncd--Other
kouthside Items.

MT George Kennon Macon, long a resi-
sent OF Manchester. and wcll-known
member of the bar, died at 7:So o'clock
yesterday morning at the home OF his
Sster. Mrs. John @. Clarke. corner OF
cambridge and Eleventh streets.
The cause OF his death was typhoid
Nver His Illness was OF brief duration.
Ard his friends had no idea that II was
" such a serious nature. He was unwell
uuring the last week. but was not con-
1ned to his bed until Saturday. Ills sick
ness. however. rapidly developed into a
malignant case OF fever.
MIR. Macon, who was generally called
Colonel" though ne had no military title
was q native OF Hanover. and was in the
18th year OF his age. lie was mem
Der OF a family that has been prominent
In Virginia for several generations
When the war broke out he was a cadet
at the Virginia Military institute and he
at once left and gave his aid to the cause
OF the Confederacy. Al the battle OF
New Market his left arm was shattered
by bullet. which incapacitatcd him for
service for some time. lie was at one
time a professor at the Virginia Military
Institute. ana was held IN the highest
esteem by both the other members OF the
faculty and the scholars
AN ACTIVE DEMOCRAT.
MIR. Macon was an enthusiastic Demo-
Graf, and took the deepest interest in the
AFFAIRS OF the party. He was for scvc-
raj years chairman of the Manchester
Democratic Committee, was nominated
for the House OF Delegates two years
ago. and was At the time OF his death a
valuable member OF the district COM
Gittee.
Mr.. Macon was a cultivated gentleman,
had both travelled and read a great
IDEAL. and was an agreeable companion
and entertaining conVersationnlist. He
was well known among the legal fra
ternity. and had warm place In the
hearts OF those who knew him well.
The deceased was unmarried. and was u
brother OF Mr.. Thomas j. Macon Mrs.
Warner Wormley. Mrs. Alfred Holiday.
Mrs. John q. Clarke, and Miss Fanny
Macon. Of this city; Mrs. Peyton john
ston. OF Richmond. and Mrs. Martin, wife
of Rev. DR.. Martin. OF Danvillc.
The funeral will take place from the
family residence Sunday afternoon at
O'clock The Manchester Bar. at meet
ing held yesterday, decided 20 attend the
funeral In "a body and to hold meet
ing in the Hustings-Court room Mon
day afternoon at 4 o'clock 10 take suit
able action with reference 90 the death of
the deceased. The Hastings Court ad-
3ourned yesterday as a mark OF respect
10 Mr.. Macon.
REV. Mr.. SPENCER WELCOMED.
Despite the Indictment weather there
was a good crowd at Cowardin- Avenue
Christian church last night TO welcome
the new pastor. Rev. j. A. Spencer. and
ha Of az ipfpl~nSfiu1r CbQr.
acter. Rev. JGbcz Hall presided and the
other ministers who had seats in the pull
pit were Revs. a. r. Moore. l.. r.
Thornhil. L. II. Owen, ". T. Hurt, II.
w. S. Burton. ". II. Haight. and Mr.
Spencer.
The services opened with a voluntary
by the choir. which was followed by the
singing of a hymn and a fervent prayer
by Mr.. Hurt Mr.. Burton read a passage
OF Scripture. and Mr.. Moody followed with
a few appropriate remarks
Mr.. Thornhll made a splendid address.
extending the new minister most
cordial and hearty welcome. Mr.. Hall fol-
lowed in a bright talk. and said: There
were no 'thorns in those remarks. They
were on a very high plane. A all hills
should be-" The wittcsm was thoroughly
enjoyed. ana when Mr.. Hall said, at
the conclusion OF Mr.. HaIghts remarks.
IN which the Clopton-Street pastor spoke
IN no uncertain manner about church pec-
pie not attending church services, Il
should hate to be member Of his church
and not attend the services the popular
pastor OF Seventh-Strcet church. an Rich
mond. had completely won his way into
the affections of the audience.
Mr. Spencer responded in most af-
fectionate and grateful speech. in which
ne spoke Of his cordial reception In the
city. and the warm greeting he and his
Family. consisting OF his wife and two
children. had received at the hands OF
the congregation.
After the services were ever the con-
gregation gathered around the new pas
tor and gave him Il hear.y hand
shaking. During the exercises Mss Emma
J.aughton sang d pretty solo Hnd Mr..
T. X. Sampson played a selection on the
:ornet.
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The Grade Committee from the City
School Board has assigned the teachers as
follows for this session: High School. Miss
Rachel Lyon; School No. /, Miss Fannie
French; " .. Mrs. Ida VI. Woodward;
No. 3. Miss Annie Friend; No. t. Miss
Minnie Vaden No. :, Miss Ada han;
No. 6, Miss Lallah Mayo; No. T. Miss
Kate Drewry; No 8, Miss Annie Clarke;
No. 9, Miss Lizzie Hewlett: No. 10, Miss
+ NJ. Bronaugh; No. II, Miss Ida Brown.
The three last-named have been elected
as new teachers to fiji vacancies caused
by designations. The committee decided
20 make no change in assignment or
teachers in the cOlOred schools.
In the Police Court yesterday the con-
tlnued case of Sallie Griffin (coloreD,
charged with attempting 10 assist Charles
Smith 10 escape from jail. came up. ana
the prisoner was discharged on payment
OF costs.
A person was fined $ for using city
water without q license.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Melvin Matthews, infant son OF Mr..
Charles Rearns, died at o'clock yester-
day morning at his fathers residence III
Swansboro', aged months. The iunerai
took place yesterday afternoon at
O'clock from the residence OF his parents.
Mr.. John c. Terry and Mrs. Jane r.
Huband were married Thursday night by
Rev. T. +. Reynolds
Mr.. Isadore Schwartz, OF Swansboro.
who has been i'll for long time Is
thought 10 be improving.
ON account Of not having proper DRAM
nge the pavement on HUI street ne
tween Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets
g. covered with water whenever there IS
heavy rain.
Captain +. T. Morris Will lead inc ser
Slces at Leader Hall Sunday afternoon
Cor the Railroad Branch OF the Young
Mems Christian Association.
Mrs. Sydenham Wake OF this cry -
quite sick AT the residence OF her son.