The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-04
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No. 1871 HUN SrHrtT. hhAiiiN -, c.
Many religious meetings were "e'o
day In Manchester. but the one wh'on at
tractcd the most attention was the QUO
,.,d In Leader HAL by the two Mormon
s,sors who have FOR some time past
A<en distributing their literature broad
90, throughout the city. Attracted Dy
curiosity, "A large number OF citl@ehs '"i"-
"a out and the hail was crowded
mo services. however. were much on
,he order Of the religious exercises OF inc
orthodox churches, being conducted III
plain. simple way. The elders occ iai'
mat they are not advocates oil poSsoi'S,
and that II is not now couh''ia'lC.
-, tbc,, After the services were
over a number Of tracts were "''''
among the audience. ,,..
Thc ptlpit OF Bainbridgc-Street Baptlst
church was occupied on Sunday night 10y
Rev. j. s. Dill. pastor OF Nena nie-S' -
church. Richmond, who preached IN clo
ouent and powerful sermon. lie VIII coz.
fuct services at this church every night
this week.
FOR CIIARITY'S SAKE.
r.diee Of the Clopton-Street Baptist
church will receive donations OF any u'-
.cripfion during this week TO DC dlstiiou-
tcd among the poor and ncedy OF swans
boro The doors Of the cnufch wiz DO
n,,red ON Friday next from 4 O'Clock IN
~ ,,.c,,ir,. until such an hour as seems
advisable 10 close. An attractive pro
,,r.r,,ne will bo rendered by the young
roonie of the church and school il is
hoped there viii be liber9l response to
the call for ala.
IL was generally ruinoitu aoou, 'le
streets Yesterday that the dead body or
nm infant had been found In well In
Marks addition, IN Swanshoro, ana that
the coroner. Or. BrodnaX, had made an
examination Of the body but when that
gentleman was seen ne stated that the
iodv found was that Of an animal, and
not Il human being.
William Davis colorcd) was before the
Police Court yesterday morning on the
charge Of assaulting and striking Thomas
Hocknoy lie was fined $3.50 and costs.
In the Hastings Court yesterday Mrs.
salie b. Gin was granted divorce from
her husband Hugh L. Gin.
PLEASANT EMBARRASSMENT.
A delightful evening was spent at the
residence OF Mrs John Williamson, in
ewansboro. last Friday night The en-
fertainmont. which was or social out
informal nature. was greatly enjoyed by
pll present. Al a late hour the gathering
dispersed and reluctantly turned their
footsteps homeward. This season has
been quite gay i'm Swansboro, as well as
I'm Manchester.
Mr.. IL. Chester Roams, who has been
ronfnod TO his home. I'm Swansboro. by
rickness for some time past. was well
enough TO attend church on Sunday. Ills
rapid and conn. te recovery is hoped for
RELIGIOUS EXERCISES.
Rev Benjamin Dennis preached two
excellent sermons Sunday.
The Salvation Army held religious ser
Vioes at their hall. corner Hull and Eighth
streets, Sunday night.
Very encouraging reports are made OF
the great work being done at Fifth
Street Methodist church by its pastor.
Rev. J. O. BabcOck A large number of
conversions have been made during the
revival now In progress there.
The Penny Society of Cowardin-Ave-
nue. church held its regular meeting Sun
day afternoon.
NJ. Religious services were held at Fifth
Street church Sunday afternoon for men
only.
BRIEF MENTION.
Colonel Tomhn. a well-known resident
OF King William county, was in the city
yesterday.
W. A. Parker was tried i'm the Hastings
Court yesterday on the charge of selling
liquor TO minors, and was acquitted
The opening Of Mrs. Grimes Dancing
School at Leader Hall Saturday evening
was quite a success.
Mr.. Louis Bishop viii leave to-day for
Mineral City, Louisa county, to join his
brother, Mr.. W. l.. Bishop, on his en-
cheering corps.