Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-08
HAD KEPT 1T SECRET.
A Marriage That Occurred in Washing
ion in February Just Announced.
rnE GROOM A COLLEGE STUDENT.
Now lie Has n Passionate, for which
He VIII Leave To-Day with His
CaIIcd-Other Manchester Items.

The friends OF Rev. Edgar T. Higsason,
late OF Richmond College. and Miss Lily
c. Wells, Of Chesterfield, were surprised
Wednesday by the announcement mat
they were married on the 10Th OF February
last. in Washington. y. C., the ceremony
having been performed by Rev. Thomas
II. Addison rector OF Trinity Protestant
Episcopal church. as shown by the mar
rage certificate. Owing TO the TACT that
MIR. Higgason had not secured pasto-
rate, and being a student OF Richmohd
College, they concluded not to announce
their marriage, except TO several intimate
friends, until Mr.. Higgason should Sc
cure a pastorate. which he expected to do
shortly thereafter. About two weeks ago
Mr. Higgason accepted the pastorate of
two Baptist churches near Bridgewater'
Rockingham county, and on yesterday
went TO Chesterfield and claimed his
bride. The brides parents were surprised
at the romantic marriage, as had the
young couple made their intentions known
no opposition would have been made by
tho parents TO the marriage at their
house.
As above stated, Mr. Higgason is a
young Baptist minister. and until a few
days ago was a student at Richmond
College. His bride is the daughter OF
Mr.. Lee Wells, Of Chesterfield. and sister
OF Mr.. Il. II. Wells Of this city. She is
exceedingly popular, and her many friends
In Chesterfield, while wishing her much
happiness. regret her removal from the
county. Mr.. and Mrs. Higgason will
leave for Rockingham county to-day.
WHO CATT I'm ITO
The city Central Committee met We'd
nesday night, a bare quorum being pre-
sent. and the question now being asked
by the members is. who called the
meetingT
Chairman Wells did not. and no one
else had authority TO do so. and no one
has yet stated that he issued the call
which appeared in the newspapers, and
In response 10 which five members APP
peared in Leader Hail building on the eve
ming mentioned. and after waiting out
side MIR. Weiss Office for some time. in
the expectation that the chairman would
put in an appearance, they proceeded
across the passageway TO the office Of
Secretary w. B. Cox, where the meeting
was held.
MIR. A. J. Gallagher presided in
the absence of the chairman. Mr.
T. +. owen. who is the Democratic nomi-
nee for justice of the peace, was present
and stated his views Of the situation In
The Third Ward. After some deliberation.
the committee decided To canvass the
ward, and appointed Messrs. Redford,
Fisher, and others as a committee TO do
So They then adjourned TO meet tonight,
when they win decide upon the manner
and time OF electing the delegates to the
state Democratic Convention.
Mr.. Wells said to the Dispatch man
yesterday, that the action of the com
mittee met with his entire approval, and
IL would stand just as though the meet
ing had been legally called. Tonight he
will endeavor to ascertain who was re-
sponsble for the announcements which
appeared In the paper e. the effect that
the meeting would be held Wednesday
aieht.
POLICE-COURT NEWS.
James Logan alias Low Brown alias
Charles Watkins. a colored boy, who is
we. known in police circles as a brass
and lead-pipe stealer, was up yesterday
in the Police Court for beating a small
colored boy. He was fined 81 and costs.
which amounted to S275. His mother
came forward and paid his fine. and said
she was going TO send him away from
home; that he shouldn't stay here with
these bad Manchester niggcrs.
George Roberts, who makes his living
by fixing umbrellas, was charged with
mendng one for Mr.. j. G. Rice. and
charging him three times too much for It.
Mayor Maurice gave George fifteen min
utes in which TO shake the dust of old
Manchester from his feet. Mr.. Rice got
his umbrella back. after which he paid
George 10 cents for putting in a rib.
The following is letter which is being
sent by the City Clerk, Mr.. John w. Hall.
TO each of the councilmen. at the request
of the joint Committee on Sewers
Respective Sirs: l beg to inform you
that the joint Committee on Sewers, by
resolution, request the pleasure of your
presence at the inspection of sewers on
Friday evening May Sth. The committee
and guests will proceed on the tour from
the office OF the water-works at 3 o'clock.
Very respectively.
JOHN w. HALL City Clerk.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
The ladies who have in charge the May
festival which is TO be given at Central
Methodist church tonight have about
completed their arrangements.
Mr. L. V. Cogbill. commemorative At
;orney Of Chesterfield county, was in the
ity yesterday.
A party OF gentlemen left the city yes
erday for Cohoke, where they will spend
Ieveral days fishing.
The Committee on Buildings and Lands
net I'm the Council chamber last evening
1t o'clock.
On last Sunday night Rev. w. w.
Lear. OF Central Methodist church,
preached a special sermon to young men.
Next Sunday night he VIII preach
specially 10 young ladies.
There will be regular meeting of the
Executive Committee Of the Board of
Trade in the office Of the Mechanics and
Merchants Bank Monday evening at 1880
yclock.
The City Tax-Collector. Mr. Charles
Wake, was found in his Office yesterday
yery busy making out the list OF persons
Who have not yet paid UP their taxes
SWANSBORO' ITEMS.
There was a very fine attendance and
interesting meetings at Clopton-Street
md West-End churches on Wednesday
hight.
Brother Ellis's mission meetings will
mold every night, except Sunday. and
every afternoon at o'clock, except on
Saturdays
Miss Irene Bass's private school Will
close for the season on next Friday. when
the scholars win be given picnic.
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