The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-08
ROMANCE IN REAL LIFE.
MISS LILP &. Wells AND MR..
EDGIR 4. HIGGISON
Were Married February Goth, but II Was
Factory in observation-disclosures
MAScHrsrrn BuREAu. RICHMOND TINES.

| MANCHESTER BUERAU- RICHMOND TIMES,
No. li2l HULL SrgEET. BsArTIe BLOCH
Chesterfield can now boast Of ro-
nance which Is not surpassed by any that
ever emanatcd from the brains Of writers
of fiction. on tho 18th OF February last
Rev. Edgar T. Higgason, who has but
recently completed his education at Rich
mond College, and Miss Lily c. Wells, OF
Chesterfield Courthouse, took the train
for Washington and were quietly married
the Rev. Thomas II. Addison, of Trinity
Methodist Episcopal church, performing
the ceremony.
MARRIED AND PARTED.
Owing to the fact that Mr.. Higgason
was at that time still a student OF Rich
mond College and had no prospects, 50
far as he knew, Of securing "a pastorate
before the lapse OF some little time. the
young people decided that IT was best not
to let it be known that they had taken
each other for better or worse. 1he
young bride, therefore. returned quietly
TO her home and the groom resumed his
studies.
About two weeks ago Mr.. Hggason was
rendered and accepted the paStorate OF
two Baptist churches near Bridgewater,
In Rockingham county, and on Tuesday
went over 10 Chesterfield Courthouse ana
claimed his bride.
His advent created the greatest surprise
among the relatives of the young lady,
for she had proven herself the one wo-
man In a thousand who could keep a ~
cret, and no one had the slightest intlma-
tion that she was married. II is said by
intimate friends Of the family that no OBJ
lection would have been raised 10 the
wedding By the young lady's parents. as
Mr.. Higgason is young man or the
highest character, and possesses the re-
spect and confidence OF all who know him
THE BRIDE.
Mrs. Hlggason is daughter Of Mr.. Lee
Wells, OK Chesterfield Courthouse, and a
sister OF Mr.. Ernest II. Wells, chairman
Of the Manchester Democratic Committee
and an able young lawyer. She IS one
Of the most popular II Chesterfieid's young
people, and Mr.. Higgason has gained a
splendid helpmate for the life-work before
him.
Mr.. Ernest Wells has gone 20 his home
10 meet his new hrother-n-law. The
young couple will leave to-day for their
home I'm Rockingham county.
ANOTHER FACTORY.
Specifications and plans have been pre-
pared FOR tho construction Of a three
story brick building on First street 10y the
Standard oil Company. The contract
has not been awarded get, owing 10 the
delay at the head office, In Baltimore. IL
is the intention Of the Standard OH Com
pany 20 move its Richmond offices to the
proposed new building in Manchester.
The officials stated that 1t was impossible
10 state at what time the construction
would be commenced. rs It depends upon
the Baltimore oil.cial5 1t Is believed
that the contract Will be awarded IN
about ten days.
As soon as the authorities IN Baltimore
forward the plans and specifications the
work will commence and the building
will DO pushed along as rapidly as pos
sible.
The members of the City Council have
received. through Auditor John ". Hall.
an invitation from the Committee on
Sewers 10 start from the Office Of the
Water-Works az 3 o'clock this afternoon
and inspect the newly-laid pipes.
THE POLICE COURT.
George Roberts (white), a mender OF
umbrellas, was before Mayor Maurice yes
terday morning. charged with stealing an
umbrella from Mr.. John @. Rice Tues
day Mr. Rice gave him the umbrella
to mend, and after George was through he
charged as much 10 repair the umbrella
As 10 cost when new, 30 MIR. Rice re-
fused 20 pay, and Roberts walked Of With
II. which caused his arrest Mayor Maui
rice gave George fifteen minutes in which
20 leave town. Mr.. Rice got his umbrella
back after which he paid George fifteen
cents for putting IN a rib.
James Logan (col0red alias Lou Brown
alias Charles Watkins was fined 81 and
costs. amounting 10 1915, for whipping
small colored boy
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mr.. Z. T. barrow, sewer contractor,
was in the city yesterday morning.
City Collector Charles Wake is very
busy preparing list OF all unpaid
city taxes for 1885, which will be adyer-
tiscd May 10Th.
Rev. Med. RuCker, formerly pastor Of
the Fifth-Street Methodist church, now
al Ettrick. near Petersburg, Va, is stop
ping with friends IN the city for a few
days.
air. Charles Kahl, while buying some
eggs from Il countryman Tuesday was
kicked ON the knee by the farmers horse.
Mr. and Mrs. G. ;. Snellings, Of Nor
wood, ~ c., are stopping a few days In
the city with relatives.
Mr. William Rice left for his home az
Smithyiile. Va. yesterday morning. where
he goes for his health.
MI l.. b. Darlington. an engineer on
the Norfolk and Carolina railroad branch
OF the Southern, who was reported 10
have been seriously injured in wreck
near Rocky Mount. y. c., arrived I'm the
city Tuesday evening ard stopped al Mrs.
a. Q. Harding, Eleventh and Porter
streets. Mr.. Darlington stated yesterday
morning that the only injury he received
was when be jumped from his engine and
slightly wrenched his shoulder. which he
thinks will Do wen IN n few days.
The condition Of Mr. VSlliam Cook.
Ninth and Maury streets, was considered
a little better yesterday.
Tho old house az the corner Of Porter
and Fourteenth streets las hcen torn
down 10 make room for Judge William T.
Clopton's new house