The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-05
DIED AT HIS BENCH.
MR.. M. u. JOHNSON EXPIRES sun
DENLY or HEART DISEASE.
Tho Election To-Dsy-The Democrats Con-
ndent Of success-Dr. Thornhili's Ami
versary sermon Personals.
MANCHESTER BUREAU RICHMOND TIMES.
No. 1l2l Hull SfRYvr. HrATrIr III ncK

past twelve or fifteen years has been
employed as carpenter at the Southern
railway shops. In this city. dropped dead
Mr.. Johnson worked yesterday as usual
In tho paint-shop. and had Just taken
a seat on bench 10 rest. when he feli
over. and died instantly.
MIR. johnson came 10 this city from
Goochland county about twenty years
ago, and for some time past has resided
with MIR. J. IL. Molcs. on Twelfth
street. His wife died some years back.
and he leaves no children. lie was
about nfty-five years OF age, and was
an industrious. quiet citizen, being well
liked by his fellow-employes.
Coroner Brodnax was notified of his
sudden death, and decided that It was
caused by heart disease.
To-day is election-day, and what the
result Will be Il is impossible 10 fore
tell with certainty. During many years
past Manchester and Chesterfield have
been the stronghold OF Democracy I'm
tho Sixteenth district. Their vote has
been necessary TO overcome the Rcpub-
lean majority I'm Powhatan and Cocoa
land counties, which are the other por-
lions OF the district. and IL has always
been forthcoming In the past cam
paign. however. peculiar conditions arose
which. unhappily. ended in great
ill-feeling I'm the party. and II has been
feared that to such an extent had TVS
dissatisfaction gone that many Demo-
Gratis would stay away from the polls
altogether to-day.
Wiser counsels seem to have prevailed,
however. and IL is hoped and confident
~ expected that the disaffected Demo-
Gratis will forget their personal griev-
Rnces in their patriotism and wish Tor
the good OF the Democratic party, an,
will give the old-time majority
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morning. and close at sunset. and the
chairman Of the Democratic committee
urges all voters 10 come out early and
cast their votes. The votng-places are as
follows:
First Ward-Fishors barbor-shop, on
Hull. near Seventh street.
Second Ward-Hustings Court.
Third Ward-Corner Of Thirteenth ana
Hull streets.
Fourth Ward-Rear Of Bowen & Brad
ley's store. corner Of Thirteenth and Hun
streets.
Provisions have been carefully made
by the City Central Committee by which
the election will be carried through as
smoothly as possible and arrangements
have been made TO see that all sick and
innrm Democratic voters are carried to
the polls.
The candidates on the Democratic
ticket are Parrish for the Senate, ana
Messrs. Wood and Davis for the House.
and the honest-elections candidates are
Flanagan for the Senate. and Messrs.
Morrisett and Harrison for the House.
The city Democratic Committee held n
session last night in the Office Of Chair
man Wells. and completed all arrange
ments for to-day's election. and also
transacted good deal OF routine bust
ness. Mr.. Wells stated last night that
ne was going into the fight with conf
dencc. and looked for good Democratic
showing at the close of the day.
The honest-elections party held a meet
Ing last night al their headquarters. and
were addressed by several Speakers.
Mr.. Paul Henkle. a stranger here.
while attending services at Central Meth
odist church Sunday morning. was taken
with spasm. and nearly an hour had
passed before he regained conscious
ness. When ne had recovered sufficient
~ he was carried TO the pastors study
I'm the rear OF the church. Mr. Henke
said he was subject TO these attacks.
due 10 a severe blow received on the
back Of his head from a boiler explo-
sion i'm Quebec. Canada. and was on
his way 10 his home. I'm Jacksonville.
y. c. Some members of the church
made up a purse sufficiently large 10
pay railroad fare to his home
The Paragon Combination. which is
composed Of a number OF good vocalsts
and comedians, as well as several per
formers on musical instruments. viii
give entertainments at Leader Han on
Thursday ana Friday nights next. These
entertainmenti are for the benefit Of
n widow and several children, who are
in needy circumstances, and the young
men who have the entertainments In
charge appeal TO the citizens Of this
city for their patronage. The object OF
Tho entertainment iG "a ppa1
the Paragon Combination deserves much
credit for their Undertaking. on Thurs
day night a number of presents will be
given away, and each person attending
will have a chance. Twenty-Five pRs-
ents are TO be glen away each night
and on Thursday night among the pres
ents are to be given away each night.
Of flour. vases. lamps, etc. On Friday
night they will give away a gentleman's
gold-fllcd-case watch
MIR. Robert u. Atkins. who has been
a resident of Manchester for good
many years died Sunday morning. at
his home, on Perry street, of Brights
disease He~Was a carpenter by trade.
and stood high I'm this community. His
funeral took place from the residence at
o'clock last evening. Rev. w. Il. Hurt
conducting the services.
The condition of Miss Sallie Minor was
extremely critical last evening and she
wal not expected to live through the
night
Rev. DR.. l.. II. Thornhill preached
his twelfth anniversary sermon Sunday
morning TO a, large congregation, at
Bainbridge-Street Baptist church. Dr.
Thornhill read a paper reviewing the
work OF the church during the years
Of his pastorate. which showed a marked
Improvement in the welfare Of the
church. DR.. Thornhill is good preach
or. and has worked hand during his
charge at this church He is hie ~,
thought of by his congregation
Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. Jewett left yes
terday for Atlanta.
Miss Emma Cox, who has been quite
sick at her residence. on cambridge
street. is improving
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles owen left sun
CAV afternoon for Atlanta.
Mr.. w. T.. Hilton. who was taken
suddenly sick on his way to Danville
Has returned to the city much improved
Mr.. X. Henry Walden, Of Rocky Mount
". c., formerly Of this city. has re-
turned 20 accept a position here.
Mrs. !. w. Roberts is quite sick, AT
her residence. on Porter street.
MIR. J. H. Wade is very III, al his
home. on Semmes street.
Mr.. J. b. Rountree has gone to Balti-
more 10 accept a position in that city.
Chief-of-Police Lipscomb will sell al
pcblic auction Wednesday at =. NJ.
Iot OF geese and hogs captured by the