The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-28
GAGGED AND ROBBED.
4 vERY BOLD Theft ~ MAN,
CHESTER YESTERDAY.
The Store Of Captain Morris fiondered'
Manchester Cotiiion Clubs German.
Mnsons Observe ~. Johns Day.
MANCHESTER BUREAU RicHaoSD TiMfs.
No. fl2i Hull STREET. BEATTIE BLOCK

stolen from the boot anc sno~ al" Hotto''
store OF Captain Thomas Morris, corner
CT Eleventh ard Huh streets. Arthur
BcVcl a boz about fourteen years OF
age had been left in charge OF the store
While every one else went TO suppsr; l..
According to the boys story, while ne
was sitting In the back part OF the store
reading. n man came in. and after SPEAK
Ing TO him suddenly seized hold OF nm.
threw him on the sofa, and holding MS
hand over his mouth TO keep him IRON
making fuss, bound him securely nahd
and foot and then gagged him WIN
handkerchief The man then helped him.
self TO all the money In the casn drawer
and walked out.
few minutes later the boy was found
and released. He said that the rob0er
Was white man with clean
upper lip. upon which was scar. anu
that ne had often seen him about tnc
streets Of Manchester, but did not know
what his name was. A..
The police were quickly informed OF the
theft and Officers Wright and Jones -
once went TO work upon the case, iu' at
n late hour last night had made ~ 81 .
rests although Officer Wright SAID mat
he Was sure he would catch the gIli'y
party before Q o'clock this morning.
The case Is an exceedingly pul1iink
one. az no one can understand now tne
robbery could have been committed WINE
so many persons were passing In lront "a
the door on their way home from " oih'
The police say the affair has very Gu
rious" lock.
The Christmas german OF the Mancnes.
ter Cotilon Club at Leader han last
night was an extremely pleasant anaii a
and the mcrriment was kept w uhlli
late hour Among the dancers were
Misses Massic. of Nelson: Gillock, OF
Lexington: Strachan, Of Petersburg. rat
terson, Cox. HOLLAND. owens, las aDd
Miss Coalter. of King William county.
Among the gentlemen present were
Messrs. w. {. Puiliam. T j.. Tuf pm, a.
G. Taylor. j. G. Robertson. u. NJ. reno
ley. S. A. Patterson. Rennie Coalter, Johh
Friend. Sam. Moore. and Moseley Put
The Masonic Temple. corner of Cowar-
din avenue and Hull streets, was nii s,
. almost TO overfowing last night TO W.T.,
ness the comforting OF Master Masohs
Wives and Daughters degree by Man
chester Lodge, No. H. a. F. ana A. NJ
There were many members OF the craft
present nom Richmond ana the occdslohi
was a most enjoyable one.
The celebration OF St Johns Day was
the first proceeding OF the meeting. AFTER
which the degrees were conferred. ana
The affair wound up with u banquet
Miss Susie Strachan, of Petersburg, is
visiting Miss Susie Holland. OF HOLLAND 5
1iill."
The Misses Massie, Of Nelson county.
are he guests of Miss Florence McRae
Mr.. H. T.. Duval. who has been sick, Is
much improved.
Mr.. W ID. Toler, OF Swansboro. who
broke his collar-bone short time since,
Is Improving rapidly
Judge French continues to mend stead
lily.
A nlittle son Of Mr. BENJAMIN Porter,
while playing with lot OF powder Just
outside OF the city Thursday afternoon,
was painfully burned by an explosion,
his face being considerably scorched. He
was put in "a wagon and carried TO his
home. on Hull street, where his injuries
were attended TO.
one of the most enjoyable entertain
ments OF the whole season was that given
Thursday night by the Pastors Aid So
cltty at COwardn-ANenue Christian
church. ana although the night was ex-
ercmely unpleasant on account OF wind
and rain, large crowd gathered and "a
SoOdly sum oil money was realized.
The programme was good one, and
proved TO De one OF the best of its kind
ever rendered an audience In that
church. Those taking part in the enter
tainment acquitted themselves in a cred
liable manner The last number on tie
programme was "A Real Live SnoN-
Storm and was very pathetic scene.
The snow was falling thick and fact and
a little ragged and Dare-footed child ap-
peared before the audience. Little Miss
Nellie Clayton took the part of the little
child and rendered tn. difiicult part in a
touching way, which was very effective.
The recitation was long one, and was
rendered without an error
The funeral of Miss Laura Mccain.
took place from Stockton-Street Baptist
church. was more largely attended than
any In some time past many being I'M
able to get into the church.
The choir stand was draped in mourn
ing in respect TO the departed singer
The pastor spoke very feelingly and ten
derby OF this lovely Christian lady. After
his remarks Mr.. Joseph r. Davidson,
who had been Intimately associated with
her In her work in the Sabbath school.
spoke of her character and disposition in
the most beautiful manner, and surely
indeed. one of the brightest lights of this
little flock has been taken from this
earthly home to the land of reward
Mr. Davidson said whenever there was
an appeal made. any work asked for. you
never mad the occasion u ask Miss Nc
,ann. She was always on hand, and
would at times be the first TO respond and
OFFER her services. The casket was open
ed at the church at the request OF many
friends and all permitted 10 take the
farewell took AT the deceased The floral
designs were very pretty, the most promi-
nent being large pillow bearing tho
motto. Our Friend. - The interment
was in Maury Cemetery.
Mayor Maurice disposed of considerable
business i'm the Police Court yesterday
morning, and a considerable sum Of
money was collected from fines. Three
negroes. named Robert Hardin. Frank
Gibson. and Walter Brown, were before
him on the charge OF assaulting and beat
Ing Rhodes Anderson. Hardin and Glib
son were each fined s. and costs, and
Walter Brown, who was the leader OF the
fight. paid $40. Brown was also fned $3.50
for using pr0fane language on the street
Baney Perry tcolored) was fined $3.50
and costs for assaulting and abusing
Henry Johnson.
William Rranche tcolored) was fined
$50 Tor ordinance violation.
Thursday night the hen-house OF Mr..
II. A. Nunnally, on Tenth street. was en-
tered and large number OF fowls taken.