The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-07
A DARING ROBBERY.
THE RESIDENCE or Mr.. MARRY
yEyNELL ENTERED YESTERDAY.
I.dee Uancock's Court Yestcrday-Ihs
Council Meets To-MoSscw Night-Co"h-
Gilman Green Botter-Nows Notes
MaScursTrn BUREAU RrcuNoSD TIMES.
No iIaI Hull STREET, Bi&rrfE BLOCK.

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A hold daylight robbery was committed
between 10 and IL o'clock yesterday morn
ing at the home OF Mr.. Harry IenheH'
on Twelfth street. Entrance was erected
through the window and the premises
thoroughly ransacked. though IL Is sup
posed that not great deal oil stun was
carried off, as the thief was scared away
nv same members of the family before
he got through his search. The tmei Is
said to have beY negro. Ihe case "''
been turned over TO the police
The Manchester Grays held speclai
,,,o,,rg last night and passed lengthy
resolution rendering their thanks 70 .ne
citizens of Manchester generaily anu
peclally to the ladies VINO heipcu en ,o "
make the recent bazaar such a success
THO resolution also extends thanks 10 the
daily papers of Richmond and Manchester
for complimentary notices
Yesterday Judge d. a. Hancock OF the
Circuit Court OF Chesterfield, held a ses-
sion Of his court in the Hastings court
room in this city, In order 10 accomno-
date the Richmond lawyers, VINO cxpe-
,ience considerable difficulty In gettlhg
ont TO Chesterfield courthouse. Inc case
before him yesterday was the state bahh
of virginia Kidder and others against
Dr. 8. Forbes and wife. which was re-
moved TO the Circuit Court of Chester
field from the Chancery Court OF Hlch-
mond. The case presents points of con-
siderable interest, and some of the aDlest
lawyers of the State are engaged in IT,
the plaintiffs being represented by Hon
w. w. Henry and Mr.. NJ. NJ. Gillian
while Messrs. Coke q Pickrell and John
Howard were present for the defendant
Mr.. John Reynolds, of Richmond. has
bought all the cord wood piled along me
line of the Farmville and Powhatan ran
road I'm Chesterfield, embracing perhaps
q thousand cords. This wood is now be
ing shipped to New York, where II finds
a ready sale. Some of this wood has teen
lying near the railroad for some time the
owner awaiting a purchaser
The buying Of this large quantity OF cut
wood will cause some activity In wood
cutting in Chesterfield from now on.
The experience Of Mr.. Knabe, of Powha-
tan county, Is q great testimonial 10 the
soil OF this section Of Virginia as tobac-
co producing district. He came TO Powha-
tan from Ohio a year or two ago ana
bought the farm Of MessrS. JeH. ana
Bob Haskins. in that county, near the
on this years tobacco crop. He raised
1900 pounds. which brought him an aver
age of $ll.75 per hundred pounds. His
whole crop brought him about $1,000
lie has succeeded so well in farming
since he has been here that he has been
able to pay off all the Indebtedness on
the Powhatan farm and buy another
farm in Amelia. The tobacco he raised
was of dark quality
Messrs. j. A. Turpin and Alexander
and Dr. ]. =. Gillian. of Chester
field. were in Manchester yesterday DIR.
Gillian is the present treasurer of the
county. and is looking after political mat
tiers. He IS opposed for the nomination
for another term by Mr. George Nj. Rob-
ertson, of Chester. Mr.. Gus. Winfree,
who is known as Uncle Gus. Is one of the
oldest citizens of the county, and his
OF distinguished people of
the county are full of interest. Mr.. Tur-
pin is a great authority on blooded horses,
and always drives one with good record
on his visits to this city.
Mrs. Elizabeth Albright, who was ar
rested IN Richmond some time since for
and was released on bail. with
Tifp.S. M.-i4&le as sofece, -and Tho lets
Richmond without his knowledge. Is living
near Forest-Hill Park, and she says
will be on hand when her case is called.
Religious meetings are going on regular
ly at the various churches during the
Lenten season.
The City Council will meet tomorrow
night and pass on important matters.
Mrs. w. G. Pollard, of King William
county, is visiting her mother. Mrs. d.
w. Roberts, on Porter street.
Misses Lou Friend and 1rby Coleman
left yesterday morning for Little Rivana,
4 I.uripa countV IN visit friends.
District Deputy Grand Master DR..
George w. Friend paid an official visit TO
Midlothian Lodge. Masons. last night.
The little son of Captain Il. S. ThaX-
ton is critically i'll at his residence ON
Eleventh street, between Hull and Deca-
tur.
The Manchester Fire Department gave
their apparatus a thorough overhauling
Tuesday. and are now prepared to fight
fire.
Workmen are engaged in rebuilding Sta
cy's shuck factory, which was recently
destroyed by fire.
The March term of the County Court
will begin next Monday. This will he a
grand jury term, and much business is
expected to be transacted.
Mrs. w. G. Rice entertained a number
of friends at her residence a short dis
tance from this city, Tuesday.
MIS-. y. II. Moore is detained at her
residence on account of sickness.
Mrs. C. A. Rains and son are stil con
fined to their rooms on account of sick
ness
Mrs. Christian Farley Is very much in.
disposed at her residence i'm Swansboro.
Liberty Council, Jr. O. u. \. NJ. had
an interesting meeting Tuesday night.
Mr.. James NJ. Perdue who is sick with
fever' was reported better yesterday.
Councilman j. II. Green. who was hurt
IN Richmond Tuesday, was better yester-
day.
chicken thieves are again making raids
on the hen-houses of several parties in
Swansboro. Tuesday night three roosts
Were robbed
Mrs. Wake, who has been quite sick
is very much improved.
Sltrk DuNal of the Hastings Court
who has been sick, IS almost well.
Heider's building. corner of Ninth and
Hun streets, was sold yesterday afternoon
at trustees sale TO w. u. Anderson for
5000. subject TO confirmation of court
This is well-located and valuable prop
erty.