Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-20
MiNCHEsTER's NEWS CHATTER.
Death Of Mrs. Rice. Mrs. WILKINSON
mud Mr. acknowledgements.

Mrs. Mary Virginia Rice, relct OF JeS"V
Rice. died last night AT 1880 O'Clock at
her residence. on west Sixteenth street.
In the 18th year OF her age. Mrs. Rice
had been a sufferer from rheumatism Tor
the past sixteen years. and for thirteen
years had been confined 10 her bed anu
great sufferer.
Though an invalid. deceased was a lady
OF most lovable character, and was al
ways ready and willing to do all in her
power for the pleasure and comfort or
Others. She was the mother Of Messrs.
w. c. Rice and John @. Rice. OF MS
city. and l.. c. Rice of Chicago. the
funeral will take place at Maury Gene
terry tomorrow morning at II O'Clock
Mrs. Susan 4. Wilkinson. widow OF
Nj. Hezekiah Wilkinson. died last night
at 7:l5 o'clock AT the residence OF Judge
Clopton. on west Twelfth street. 'lrs.
Wilkinson had been confined TO her nome
for the past fifteen years. She was the
aunt of Mrs. Jennie McRae. and sister
Of Mr. Douglas Baird. Of Richmond anu
was held in the highest esteem BY every
one who knew her. The funeral VIII
take place AT o'clock this evening at
the grave. in Maury Cemetery.
Mr.. S. c. Shepherd. of the southern
railway shops. who returned TUESDAY
night from Knoxville. Tenn, with MS
bride. was summoned to Lynchburg last
night on account Of the extreme illness
of his mother.
The Wynneezies and the Laurels played
the third game of ball between these two
clubs yesterday afternoon at Forest Hill.
and the latter was victorious by the score
OF "a to IS.
TSII MENT
The Richmond Wood Working Company
has purchased piece OF property on the
Richmond and Petersburg railroad be-
yond Johnson's Iron-Foundry. and will
begin at once the erection of plant for
the manufacture of wood boxes, trays.
etc. The company will employ about
seventy-five men.
Mr. John w Roberts. of Swansboro +.
died Tuesday night in the 73d year OF his
age. Deceased had been sick for quite
a long time. and for several months his
life has been despaired Of. He was ore
of the best known and most highly re-
spected citizens in the community, and
his death has cast gloom over a large
circle of friends. Mr.. Roberts was twice
married, and leaves wife and several
children. He was a member Of the Ches-
terrified Cavalry Troop until they disband-
ed He was "A brave Confederate soldier,
and served with distinction as a private
during the late war. The funeral will
take place this morning at 10 o'clock
from Clopton-Street Baptist church. and
the interment will be made in Maury
Cemetery.
Mr.. W. T. Williamson. who has been
for a number of years employed as fore
man in the car-shops of the Southern
railway. has accepted a position with the
South Baltimore Car-Works, at Balti-
more. and will shortly take his family 10
that city to live. Mr. Williamson has
many friends in this city who will be
sorry to see him go away, but yet are
glad to know that he will benefit himself
BRIEFS AND PERSONALS
The Hastings Court was in session yes
terday. engaged in the consideration of
chancery matters.
There was not a case for consideration
In the Police Court yesterday.
The Epworth League will hold a festi-
val al Asbury chapel next week.
Professor Lawson Morrisett has return.
ed home after a pleasant stay with Mr.
b. II. Morrisett and family, OF Swans
boro'. He also attended the commence
ment exercises OF the Richmond High
School
The tennis court on Porter street be-
tween Tenth and Eleventh has been COM
pleted and the first game will be played
this afternoon.
Adiutant w. Hunter of Baltimore, and
Captain Nice will hold a Salvation meet
Ing in Central Methodist church tonight.
number of recruits will be sworn in.
and everybody is invited TO be present
Liberty Council, No. g. Jr. o. l.. a. NJ,
initiated two members at its last meet
ing. and received five applications. The
council is growing very rapidly.
Chicken thieves made an unsuccessful
attempt Tuesday night 10 rob the hen
house of Mr.. Robert Criddle. of Swans
boro'.
Mr.. William Hugh Owens Is in New
York on a pleasure trip.
Mr.. NJ. l.. Staples was taken very sick
Tuesday. and Is confined TO his bed
Postmaster ID. l.. Toney has returned
from a visit TO New York CITY