Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-28
IN OUR SISTER CITY.
NEWS HAPPENINGS CLEANED FOR
DISPATCH READERS.
Verdict for the Defendant In the
HOLLYWOOD Cnse-Mr. Joru"h NP-
pointed Justice Of the Pe"ee-c'-
.ouuI md Other south-Side Items

III. cas. Of Preston against Bellwood,
which has been in progress In the Clr-
emit Court of Chesterfield since Friday
was brought TO a close TUESDAY hibn"
the Jury bringing in verdict LOT 'he w
PENDANT. The case grew out OF an acct
dent to Preston. a colored laoorer' VINO
was injured while working an ensiiase-
machine on MIR. Beilwood's farm, ana ne
brought suit against his employer claim
ing $4,000 damages for Injuries received
Mr.. Henry \ Jordon was yesterday APP
pointed Justice OF the Peace OF Secoho
Ward. TO ill the vacancy caused by 'he
death OF MIR. James Perdue. The APP
nointment was made about noon by Judge
Ingram. and MIR. Jordan at once TOOK
the oath OF Office.
Mr.. Jordan IL one OF the Oldest anu
best-known citizens OF the Second Ward
and his appointment seems to give
general satisfaction. He was the post
master of this city under Cleveland's first
administration. lie Is a wounded Con-
federate soldier. and served CALAMITY
through the civil war The election OF
m1KlEfrdte VIII ne UftN a. Ai' 's'NN'N''
next MAY. and the appointment yester-
day was made 10 I'll the unexpireu Term
OF Mr.. Perdue.
Mr. Mark Levy. the converted He
brew. preached last evening at 40
o'clock at Cowardin-Ayenue Christian
church Mr. Levy has been preaching
for some time in Richmond, and MS
evangelistic work has met with much
success lie is a good speaker. and holds
the attention Of the audience during his
entire discourse.
Monday night the residence OF Mr.. q.
|. Merritt. at the corner OF Eighth ana
Porter streets. was visited by burglars
but the noise they made In attempting
to gain entrance into the dwelling aroused
the members OF the household, and they
were frightened away before they did
any damage.
The Hastings Court was engaged yes
terday i'm transacting good deal OF
civil and chancery matter Mr.. j. *.
Perdue qualified "a administrator OF his
father the late James VI. Perdue. The
court adjourned at II o'clock for the
term.
Mr. William ~ Pollard. OF Columbia.
8. c.. returned home yesterday morning
after a visit TO friends and relatives IN
this city. Mr.. Pollard IL an old Man
chester boy and Is now connected win
the Southern railway. holding the posi-
ton of division store keeper at that point.
The Junior German Club gave ger
man last night at the residence OF Mrs.
NJ. G. Turpin. on Porter street The
AFFAIR was an enjoyable one. and was
participated in by a large number OF
young people.
There was preaching at Asbury chapel
last night by the pastor W. ~
Laughon.
Union-Station Mission Epworth League
will visit Asbury League, in Manchester.
OH Friday night.
The post-office to-day will be open
from TO 1920 A. VI.
Miss Mary Il. Cox has returned 10 the
city, after visit to friends at Howards-
vile.
The ladies OF Meade Memorial church
will serve Thanksgiving at the
rectory, on Twelfth street. to-day.
Mrs A. A. Porter left Tuesday TO visit
her parents in Georgia
Mrs. NJ j.. Parker left yesterday for
Roanoke. to visit her brother. Paymaster
Lacy.
Miss NJ Clyde Gregory. who has been
quite sick. is convalescent
The School Board will meet at the
school building tonight 10 transact rou-
tine business. There is rumor to
the effect that fire-drill is to be in
stituted.
On Friday night. December 9Th. the
"Strivers," OF Meade-Memorial church.
will give tableaux and living pictures
at Leader Hall. for the benefit Of the
new Episcopal church.
The Manchester Grays had a full at
tendance at their drill in their new
armory Tuesday night. Indications
point to a very bright future for this or
ganization.
Captain Lipscomb reports that since the
adoption OF the ordinance requiring
the street-car company to better con-
form to their schedule. he has noticed
great improvement in the running of the
cars.
Thanksgiving music" at Clopton-Street
church will be rendered Sunday.