The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-17
MIR. A. BARRETTBUR
ms REMAINS WERE BROUGHT TO
MANCHESTER YESTERDAY.
Mr. J. W. Clarke Dead--A Barn De froyed
by Fhe-Stors Enie'ei by thisves--A
VIII Adm. lite to Pro bate-Per oaais.
MANCHESTER BUREAU RICHMOND TINES.
No. ll2l HULL STREET. BEATTfE BLOCK.

No. II2l Hull STREET, BEATrfE BLOCK. !
The remains of the late Mr.. Ambrose
Barratt reached Manchester yesterday
morning, accompanied by representation
of powhatan Lodge, A. r.. and "A. NJ.
and were met by a committee from Dove
Lodge. No. 81. of Richmond. OF which
the deceased has been a member for
years.
The services were conducted at the
grave by Rev. j. A. Spencer. of the
Christian church. BY request, the cas-
ket was opened at the grave, and Mr..
William J. Morrissett sang, as a solo.
the favorite hymn of the deceased.
Longing for Heaven" after which the
last sad rites were administered by the
Nasons.
A number of the members of the Rich
mond bar and police force were present
The deceased was once a justice at the
Third police station. He leaves a widow
and two children.
Mr.. John w Clarke died Monday af-
ternoon at his residence, on Maury street,
between Seventeenth and Eighteenth. at
4.3O o'clock Mr.. Clark was thirty-two
years old. and had been sick for several
months. The funeral will take place
from the residence to-day at l O'Clock
p. NJ. and the remains will be taken to
Petersburg on the 2.55 +. NJ. train FOR
interment in Blanford cemetery.
Information has reached Manchester
of the burning OF the barn and contents
of Mr. Robert owen. about two niles
this side OF Bon Air. The barn con-
tained q horse. wagon. buggies, farming
implements, and considerable forage. The
faI NJ al IL
surance 500.
The store of Mrs. l.. T.. Sampson, 1871
Hull street. was entered Monday night
by robbers. and sundry goods were taken
away. The thief or thieves made an
entrance through a rear window of the
building
Mr.. and Mrs. William Martin Willis
have issued invitations TO the marriage
Of their sister. Miss Virginia Clay. to Mr..
David Watson Norris OF Richmond. The
ceremony vii take place Tuesday evening,
April 30th, at O'clock from Meade Me-
mortal church. On account of deaths
in the family, the marriage will be very
quiet.
Rev L. r. Thornhil and wife cele-
brated their linen wedding Monday even
ing at the Baptist parsonage. Quite
large gathering was present TO congratu-
late them on their anniversary. The
presents were numerous. Refreshments
were served.
The will Of the late Rev. Joseph Walk
or was admitted to probate in the Hust-
ings Court yesterday. The will was
made on the 10th day of July, 1894. The
amount OF The estate is valued a. $500.
Dr. William T.. Hatcher. of Richmond,
qualified as executor.
DR.. Y. p Matthews. who is attending
Mr. Asa Broaddus, the young man who
was knocked down by a train on Monday
night on Dock street, Richmond, re-
ports that his patient has conclusion of
the brain.
At a meeting of the Democrats of
Swansboro Monday night to elect dele
gates to the county convention. Gillian
received twenty-four votes, and Robert
son nineteen.
Miss Wedie Hall has returned home,
after a very pleasant visit TO relatives
and friends in the country.
The Police-Court docket was empty
again yesterday.
Miss Ruth DuVal. who has been teach
ing the Salem public school, has return
ed home
Messrs. J. Garland Pollard and Kirk
wood Mitchell Of Richmond. qualified To
practice law in the Hastings Court.
The store of Mr.. Charles clay, near
Midlothian, WAS entered by thieves Mon
day night and the money drawer rhed
of its contents. Mr.. Clay was absent at
the time.
Mr. Thomas Turpn has returned from
POWhatan county.
Mrs. Judge 3. A. Hancock is quite
sick at her residence.
Rev w. r. Height began a series OF
meetings at Clopton-Sreet church Mon
day night.
Mr.. Henry Stoud OF this city, has just
found out that he IS a co-her to about
100000 and has lawyers working on the
case and expects his money in the near
future.
The young ladies' OF Meade Memorial
church gave "A delightful tea Monday
night In the rooms Of the Laurel Literary
Society