The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-05
WORK OF THE SIZZARD.
xAyCHESTER SWhLTERED UNDER
THE BURNING Sun YESTERDAY.
Pretty Wedding Last Nigh.-A Cow THIEF
roiled--A Little BOY uuft-Bail Grant
al May Jo,er-othsr News-Briefs,
MhNcHrsTrR BUREAU RICHMOND TIMFs.
No. 1921 Hull STREET. BYATTIE BLOCK.

The weather in Manchester yesterday
was almost unbearable. the mercury
ranging around above 80, but no fatali-
ties we're reported. The promised cool
wave failed to materialize. and the city
all day was Ike furnace seven times
heated. Those living near the river had
their condition mitigated somewhat by a
eight breeze thcrefrom, but the relief
was small. and. altogether. the day was
one OF intense discomfort.
Mr. J. l.. Mann, OF Richmond. and Miss
Lulu " Hunt. of Manchester were made
man and wife at o'clock last evening
al the home OF the bride. at Fifth and
Porter streets. the Rev. Mcdaniel Ruck-
ar. pastor Of Flfth-Street Methodist
church. performing the ceremony. After
receiving the congratulations OF thelr
friends. the young couple LETT on the
1880 train for n western tour 10 Gin
rinnati and other cities on their re-
turn they will make their home in Rich
mond.
Charles Harris. a respectable colored
man OF Manchester. proved himself
valuable auxiliary of the police depart
mont yesterday morning. lie encounter
a COW before him. and. as the man had
a suspicious look about him, ne asked
him a few questions in regard 10 the
animal the answers to which were so
unsatisfactory that Harris told the negro
that ne should be Obliged TO turn him
and his companion over TO the police.
The negro demurred 10 this. and a sin
gle combat ensued. The pugilistic abili-
ties OF the two darkies proved to be
Oh tor
of the field and the animal. which he
delivered at the police-station, while her
captor left town hastily. IL was after
wards asccrtaincd that the animal be-
longcd 10 MIR. links, who resides near
Manchester.
Willie Lee Baugh. n small boy, while
picking cherries for Mrs. William Archer,
nt Ninth and Stockton streets, Monday
evening. had severe fall. caused by the
breaking OF a rotten limb. and was Sc
yercly hurt. his arm being fractured He
was attended by DR.. Lawrence Ingram.
Bail was granted yesterday morning In
the sum Of $500 by Judge Ingram. TO
Mary letter (colored). who some time ago
se4erely hurt Ernest Neblett, little
white boy. by striking him on the head
with a stick. Mr.. William Via furnished
bond. The bail was granted on proof of
the fact that young Neblett Is out OF
Hanger
A delightful outing was given Monday
evening by the West-End Pleasure Club
10 Gates Mills. Chesterfield county The
following young ladies and gentlemen
composed the party: Misses Matte and
Mary Wicker. Lula and Carrie Tutwiler,
Huldah Taylor, Tina Merritt. Lucy and
Minnie Criddle, Matte Taylor, and
Messrs William Bryce. William Bass,
Jeny Morrisett. Howard Clements. c. :.
and l.. y. Taylor, Thomas Ayrcs. Cliff
ford Pucket. Thomas Wilson Chaperons,
Mrs. J. j. Writ ana Mrs. Wilson.
Mr.. James NJ. Perdue is still confined
10 his home on account Of sickness
Mr.. Samuel c. Shepherd left Sunday
night for Knoxville. Tenn. where ne will
be united in marriage to-day to one of
kn0Xvlllcs fairest daughters.
The Street Committee met Monday
night and transacted only routine bust
hess.
The Laurel Baseball club will play a
match game with the Wynneezes at
Forest Hin Park this afternoon.
The Hastings Court has adjourned for
the term.
IS visiting Mrs. William T.. Bass, OF
SwansbOro.
Mr.. j q. Purdie is confined at his home,
Suffering from a mashed foot.
Mr.. John r.. Roberts is stlll confined TO
his bed, and is thought 20 be growing
weaker.
The Central church Sunday school VIII
have their picnic at Old Point.
The Manchester Grays had a meeting
and drill last night.
The following marriage licenses were is
sued yesterday: Mr.. John L. Morris 10
Miss Maude r. Hewlett, Mr.. James l..
Mann TO Miss Lula ~ Hunt, also TO
Thomas Robertson and Kate West (col-
predD.
The little son of Mr. Charles Dobins
was painfully hurt yesterday. While
playing round some cars he fell and in
JureI his leg.