Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-22
TO HIS FINAL REST.
THE FUNERAL SERVICES YESTER-
DAY OF MR. JAS. VI. PERDuE.
The Obscuuics Attended by Large
Assembly of sorrOWing frieh"s-
prr.ounl md other Items Cleaned
in Manchester.
in Manchester.


dist church over the remains of Mr.
James NJ. Perdue. occurred yesterday
morning at II o'clock. and were very
largely attended. The officers OF the
Hastings Court attended in body. while
among those present 10 witness the last
rites were many citizens OF Manchester
who have already reached ihreescorc
years and Ten.
After the singing Of an appropriate
hymn by the choir. Rev. CHARLES y. Van
Houten. Of the Presbyterian church. read
part OF the Scriptures Mr. Van Houten
was followed by Rev. DR.. George c. van
dc.slice. who read another chapter from
the Bible, after which TEE choir SANG
very touchngly a fitting hymn.
Rev w. W. Lear the pastor cf the
church. offered fervent prayer. after
which he paid high tribute 10 the de-
ceased. In his remarks Mr.. Lear said
that Mr.. Perdue was the Oldest neihDe'
Of Central church. having connected MIN
self with the Methodist Church a number
Of years before the building of the pres
eng ediiice. The deceased was one OF the
members who struggled hard to raise
funds for The church situated at the pres
ent site. For fifty years he was recog-
nized as one OF It's leading members, ana
during that tins he had prepared the
elements for sacrament.
In his remarks the pastor spoke in hiSn
praise Of the deceased az a citizen, ana
the position he held in the community.
The eulogy which Mr.. Lear paid Mr.. Per
due was beautiful one, anG his remarks
seemed TO have had much effect upon
The congregation. At the close of Mr..
Lesr's remarks the choir rendered that
beautiful hymn commencing with the
words, Rest For fhe Toiling Hand ana
the remains were conveyed from the
church by the grandchildren of the de-
ceased.
Among those in attendance upon the
funeral was Rev DR.. l.. NJ. Peterson.
who was close friend Of the deceased.
Mr.. Peterson came in shortly after the
services commenced. and took 4 seat near
the casket a number OF Methodist clergy
men from other parts Of the State were
also in attendance.
The honorary pall-besrers were COM
posed OF legations from the city officers
and the official board of Central church.
The remains were laid TO rest in Holly
wood. beside the grave of his wife, who
preceded him about fifteen years ago.
DEATH OF MIR. REAMS
Mr. a. r ans returned Wednesday from
Powhatan county, where he had been on
account Of the death Of his father Mr..
Dlnwiddte Reams, of Flat Top" Mr..
Reams died last Sunday morning. in the
gth year OF his age. Deceased was we'll
known i'm this city. and WAS honored ard
respected b. all who knew him. He was
one OF the oldest residents OF POvhatan.
air. Reams was the father Of Messrs.
Alexander. James. and William Il.
Reams. Of This city. and Mr.. Erasmus
Reams. OF Chesterfield.
a bold and successful attempt at rob-
bsry was committed last Tuesday evening
between the hours of and o'clock al
the residence Of Mr.. James Moore who
Is an employee at the Southern railway
shops The house is situated on Seventh
street near McDonough. 1t scans that
while Mrs. Moore was out visiting. hav-
Ing previously secured all the doors. some
one effect an entrance by = rear win
dow. breaking the fastener, and srcceed-
ed In carrying off about so worth or
Jewelry and clothing. The thief made
good his escape, and as yet tie city otii-
Gals have no clue as 10 mis- Whereabouts.
Mrs. Augustine Royal. who has charge
OF the Manchester part OF the ,ntcTtain-
ment TO be given at the Mozart ~ ;anu-
AIRY for the benefit of the Virginia go
ciety for the Preservation Of Antiquities,
has requested number Of young people
20 assist hir, and is meeting wi'h mCcn
encouragement
TO MAKE \ CONTEST.
Mr. Carter Harrison, OF P0whdtIn. The
candidate on the Honest ElcctIons ticket
for The House of Delegates. ana VINO was
elected AT the last election. was in the
Oft RI Will
his seat contested 10y Mr. ". Il Davis.
Of the same county. His business here
was in the interest Of his election. Il vas
accompanied by his attorney.
Conway, the little son Of Mr.. and Mrs
j. \. Burke Of Swansboro while play
ing in the yard Wednesday. fell ana cut
his chin very severely against the corner
OF a step to his porch. The little fellow
was improving yesterday as well as cotid
be expected.
Rev. +. 4. Dadmun. formerly pastor
Of the West-End church. who mas tcen
during conference. visiting Ir. LandOn
J.. Jones. left yesterday for Boston TO
visit his parents in that city.
Sergeant Fitzgerald Wednesday deliver
cd AT the psnitentiary George B'atcher
tcoloredD. convicted in the Hastings
Court and sentenced TO three years Ter
malicious poisoning.
venth street between Semmes street and
the bridge has been put in repair and
painted.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS
While one Of Messrs Sharp & Nunally's
porfers was delivering a package on Sc
Nenth street Wednesday night his horse
broke loose and ran home.
Miss Mamie Turpin, of Hallsboro'.
Chesterfield county. is visiting her aunt,
Mrs. w. L. Porter. on Cowardin avenue
There viii be a called meeting of the
City Council this evening at 7:30 O'Clock,
when there is much business TO be trans
acted. There viii be a meeting of the
Finance Committee at the same hour.
Mr.. W. Hay Garnett Is acting City At
gorney in the absence of Judge William
Clopton.
An oyster supper WAS given last night
by the Young Ladies' Aid Society OF the
Presbyterian church in the iecture-room.
The Young Ladies' Aid Society OF
Meade Memorial church Will have their
regular Thanksgiving dinner on Thanks
Eiving-Day at the rectory. The proceeds
are for the benefit Of the church.
Rev w. a. Laughon was transferred
TO Asbury chapel by the conference. and
Rev. j. y. Babcock to succeed Rev Med
Rucker at Ftfth-Street Methodist church.
These were the only changes in Manches-
ter. Mr.. Rucker goes 10 Ettrick.