The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-27
THE DAYIN MANCHESTER
NOW CHRIsTMzs VAS DESERTED IN
OUR SISTER CITY.
Two Deaths in the Same FamiIy-Entcr-
tainment at Cowsrdin-Asenue Baptist
Church-Firc in swansboro.
MANCHESTER BUREAU RICHMOND TINES,

MA>(HFSIfE BUREAU hithnp@' 1880
No. 1921 HUI SrRY.-. BkhTTIE BLOCK.
Christmas in Manchester was observed
In tho usual manner, though rather
more quietly than usual. Pop-crackers
ard horns were much In evidence among
tho young people. while the older ones
rs general rule, attended divine wor-
ship. which was held In most OF the
churches. There were only few
drunken men TO be seen, and no serious
accident occurred. Almost all OF the
stores were colsed. and the post-oiflce
observed Sunday hours.
Miss Laura A. Mccain, eldest daughter
of the late j. w. Mccain, died Wednes-
day morning at The home OF her uncle
Mr.. 9 W. Mccain. where she went 10
make a visit, and was taken SICK, ana
her physician forbade her being taken
home. She was in her eighteenth year,
and was most lovable young lady, ana
a thoroughly consecratcd Christian, pc
ing a member OF Stockton-Strect Baptist
church. and sang in the choir. she was
one OF the pastors most trustworthy
young members, and was always in the
efficient discharge of her duties. After
her death, she was taken 20 the homo or
her mother, on Lee street, and the home
was thronged with relatives and friends
all day. Her funeral took place yes
terday afternoon from Stockton-Street
church. al 3fo'ciock. and the interment
CO.'S made I'm Maury Cemetery
AR. John r. Mccain, who resides
about four miles from the city on nun
street extension. lost his little child, Fred
die Clyde, by death Wednesday about
y O'Clock, aged three years and ten
DAYS. The little boy had been great
sufferer for several months. His fu-
neral will take place this morning at 1899
o'clock, at the grave in Maury Gene
terry. The services will DO conducted
by Rev. w. Il. Hurt.
Mr. Ernest Chakley. who died Christ
mas morning in Fulton was Tor a num-
Der of years n resident OF this city, ana
for the past eighteen months had been
living in Fulton, where he was employed
at the Richmond iCedar-Works. He was
z young man with a promising future
before him. one who was liked by all
with whom he came i'm contact, and was
the main support Of his widowed
mother. For a number OF years he
was employed in the store of Mrs. ID.
T.. Lipecomb. where he discharged his
duties efficiently. When the Manches-
ter Grays was organized he was one OF
its members. but severed his .connec-
ton with them upon removing TO Rich
mond His death Will be read with
rerret by a large circle Of friends in THIS
city. where he spent his bOyhood days.
A brother of this young man died about
seven years ago. and two years ago an
other brother passed away The funeral
took place at Fulton Baptist church
yesterday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock, and
the remains were inferred in Maury
Cemetery.
The house of Mr.. r. J. Mitchell, in
Svansboro was found TO be on fire
yesterday morning, and but for prompt
action would have been destroyed. As
II was. considerable damage was done.
The entertainment at Cowardin-Avenue
church last night. under the auspices Of
the Pastors Aid Society. Of that church,
was well attended. and considerable
sum realized.
Mr.. Philip Merchant left Tuesday night
10 visit Manassas.
DR.. Prank Hancock of this city, is
visiting his sister, Mrs. Frank Cauthorn,
of Baltimore, Md.
Services will be held at Meade Me
mortal church Saturday morning at 10
o'clock, by the pastor. Rev. Benjamin
Dennis.
MI. j. =. fNobtllSpH mas i'AhA h'N "
the city 90 spend his vacation.
Mr.. William Henrick, who has been
attending the Episcopal High-School, at
Alexandria, has returned home FOR the
vacation.
Mr. Sam Sutherland. who has been
confined to his home by a broken leg,
is able TO be out again.
Rev. j. 30 Clayton returned from
Washington yesterday. Mr.. Clayton's
wife has been quite sick in Washing
ton.
Mr.. Allan Carter is visiting relatives
in Danville.
Mr.. Walter Timberlake and Miss Alice
Mays were married Wednesday night, at
the residence of the bride. on Everett
street, between Tenth and Eleventh.
Little Curtis. son of Mr.. II. Il. DuNal,
continues extremely i'll.
Mr.. Joseph Wyatt is quite sick at the
residence of his daughter. in this city.
The Sunday-school celebration of Meade
Memorial church will be held tonight.
horse attached TO a buggy became
frightened Tuesday evening from fire.
crackers. and ran away near Twelfth
and Hull streets. The driver was
thrown out, and the vehicle considerably
damaged.