Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-01
WORK OF ELEAGUE
REV. MIR. MOORE ADDRESSES A
FINE MEETING ~ MANCHESTER.
Mrs. Wilton Granted N Divorce
Two Deaths and n Funernl--Hen-
houses Robbed-Other Items from
Across the james.

There was quite a large crowd present
last night at the mass-meeting OF the
Epworth League OF Central Methodist
church. Rev. J. ". Moore, Of Richmond
made a splendid address explaining the
work OF the league, and Mr.. b. W. Nun
hally sang solo. While the league here
was only recently organized, it has
large membership and is increasing both
IN numbers and usefulness.
Another large crowd was present al
Gibbs Opera-H House last night 10 witness
the second presentation Of the pretty
opera, Penelope" Every member OF
the cast dil well. and the performance
passed on smoothly and to the great plea
sure Of the audience.
The Cemetery Committee met AT the
Council Chamber at o'clock and aiter
transacting some routine business went
out to the institution, where everything
was found in excellent condition.
The Finance Committee met last nlBhl
and passed on a number OF blIS.
ABSOLUTE DIVORCE GRANTED
According 10 the decree or the Cncup
Court. rendered last week. Mrs. MINNIE
s. Whitton NEE FuquD was granted
full divorce and severance from Nallei
WbittOn The Court gives fuil posses
sion OF the child 20 the mother, anu ue
bars Wilton from all rights uties anu
interests In any way whatsoever III any
propertv OF estate. real or personal OF
Airs Whitton. The Court further or
dered that the plaintiff. Minnie :. Nhll-
ton. shall recover from the DEFENDANT
Walter A. Whitton, her costs EXPENDED IN
the suit, execution being ordered 10 pe
issued Tor the same The parties q the
suit reside in Swansboro.
The Hastings Court was not In session
yesterday. and will possibly ADJOURN lor
the term to-day. To-
Mayor Maurice did not have a case lot
his consideration in the Police court
yesterday.
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Rolley Page Edwards. who died Ihuts-
day evening at the home OF ms parents
corner Of Sixth and Maury streets was
hurled from Stockton-Street Baptlsl
church yesterday afternoon. Rev. MI
Hurt conducted the services
The funeral Of Mrs. Bette +. Dyer TOOK
nlace Yesterday afternoon from her late
residence in SWansboro', and the inter-
ueut was made I'm Maury Cemetery.
Jim Goodman, an old colored man VINO
has for wears been a familiar figure on
afternoon and was buried yesterday after
noon. Jim was an honest Industrious
and polite old darky, and his iriehaS
were largely made up Of the white people
who respected him highly Tor ms many
good qualities. ,,..
During the month Of May the police
made fgrty-siX arrests. During me SAINT
period the Clerk OF the Hastings Court
entered thirty-two deeds 20 record ana
issued 1--WE marriage licenses TWO TO WINE
and three TO colored couples.
NEWsY NOTES OF INTEREST
The Baptist Young Peoples Union had
a well-attonded and interesting meeting
al Clopton-S,reet church last night
Mr.. William q. Brown, OF CreWe' Is
visiting friends in this city.
Rev. Or j. :. Dill Will preach MS rall-
road sermon. entitled. THE Danger Sig
nal" at Lender Hall tomorrow afternoon
DR. Din is well and favordbiy known IN
Manchester as an earnest eloquent ana
spiritual preacher. Every railroad en-
ployee should hear this sermon as
deals with Gods truth from their stand
point
The lighthouses Of Mrs. j. b. Taylor
and Mrs. Henry Gary were visited 10y
thieves Thursday night, ana a NUMBER
of nice chickens stolen.
Mr. Robert W. O'Brien is out again
after "A spell OF sickness
Mr. j. NJ. Perdue. one Of our oldest and
most esteemed citizens. Is very sick al
his residence. corner Of Ninth and Balm
bridge streets.
Miss Annie r. Toney, Of Powhatan
county. who has been visiting Mrs. ID. J..
Toney. has returned to her home, accom-
panied by her cousin, Miss Edna Blanche
TCney.
Mr.. A. 4. Porter, the contractor FOR
grading the streets for sewers. had his
bond arranged es.erday, and VIII begin
work Immediately.
Miss Maymc Jones, Of Emporia' Va,
who has been visiting Mrs. w. :. Tay-
Ior on Thirteenth street has returned
home.