The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-28
MANCHESTER MATTERS.
NEWS GLEAEED FROM 7HE CITY
JUST Across THE RIgEB.
They Worry tho Railroad Company-suit
for Damsges-A Delightful Ball ut
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Notes.
MANcHysTYn BuRrAu RrcHMovD TTMZs.
1121 HULL STREET. BETTE BLOCK


The Richmond and Petersburg Raiiwa,
| Company seem to have more trouble VIII
trespassers upon their premises than any
other corporation in this city. Yesterday
morning In the Mayors Court two colored
| boys. named Monk Morton and Henderson
| Peachy. were each fined s. for trespassing
on the company's property.
The Hastings Court was engaged yes
terday in the consideration OF civil mat
tiers.
The case of J. W. Williams against the
Manchester Hallway and Improvement
Company has been set Tor trial to-mor-
row. Mr.. Williams sues for 5000 dam
ages for injuries he received in Deem
Der. 1872. MIR. Williams boarded the car
at the corner OF Fourteenth and Main
streets in Richmond, to 80 10 Thirteenth
and Decatur streets, in this city, and
when the car reached that point he claims
that he gave notice to the conductor 10
stop, which he did, and before he had
gotten off the car 1t suddenly proceeded
at a rapid rate. throwing him in the
street, from which he received painful
injuries.
a very enjoyable entertainment was
given Friday night at the residence OF
Mr.. Lee Turnkey, In Swansboro. There
were a large number of young people
present, who participated in dancing un-
Ill the early morn. Ii is said by num-
Der Of those present 10 have been the
most pleasant entertainment OF the kind
given In Swansboro this season.
The Missionary Society OF Clopton-
Street Baptist church will hold Its reeu-
lar meeting this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
tft4 fntn
esting programme for the occasion.
The regular meeting OF the Building
Fund Association OF West-End Methodist
church will be held this afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock. There will .bc services both
morning and night at this church by the
pastor. The Christian Endeayor meeting
will be held at O'clock
Rev. Charles ~ Van Houten will occu-
by his pulpit at both services at the
Presbyterian church to-day, after an alb
sence OF several weeks.
The sum raised by the Earnest Workers
at their entertainment last Tuesday
amounted to SlfJ. II will be turned over
TO be used for the benefit Of the poor
Mr. Thomas Sheppard. an old Manches-
terrain. but who has been residing in Phila-
delphia for the past twenty-three years
is visiting relatives In this city.
Miss Lilly Wells, Of Chesterfield Court
house, who has been visiting Miss Ellen
Brodnax, on Porter street, returned home
yesterday afternoon.
The home Of Mr.. II. Cole last Thursday
evening presented a very dazzling appear
ance, ii being the occasion of a ball. which |
was rendered the young society people of |
Midlothian. The llght-hearted young la
dies and gentlemen congregated in the |
dancing hall, which was decorated for the |
occasion. and promptly at o'clock the |
soft strains of music could be heard |
through the house and in the open air |
Mr.. Jerry Jewett and Miss Dora McCaw
skillfully and gracefully led the dance.
At midnight an elegant supper was served,
with all the delicacies Of the season Miss
Maggie Ryan, of Richmond. presided over
the punch bowl while Miss jeanette
Jewett served coffee. Among those pres
ant were Misses Opha Woodfn, Dora
McCaw. Bessie and Maggie Ryan. OF
Richmond; Josie Clay. NJ. Wilkinson, Of
Richmond; Mollie Jackson. Of Washing
ton, ID. c.: Jeanette Jewett, Annie jew
EFT, Victoria Vincent. Mrs. Charles Cole.
Misses Matte Manders. Mamie Vincent.
and Messrs. Jerry Jewett, lack Woodhn,
Sam Clark, Charlie Clay, Johnny Jewett.
Samuel Clay, Willie Twentymen, Henry
clay. Harry Cole. George Jewett, DR.
Fisher. Captain Dick Manders. and Put
ney Jewett Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Cole
acted as chaperons.