Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-29
MANCHESTER NEWS.
MUST ANNOUNCE THEMSELVES ny
TOMORROW NIGHT.
Only the Present onhcers Now I'm the
Field-Mr. simmons's Funeral To-
Day-New Home for the walkers
Personals and Briefs.

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but as the hour set for the meeting of
the Democratic Committee approaches
more and more signify their intention
OF running. The following have so far
signiied their intention OF appearing on
the ballot: Hon. II. A. Maurice for Mayor;
Mr.. A. Carter Attkisson for Common
wealth's Attorney; Mr.. Henry c. Fitz-
gerald for City Sergeant; Mr.. W. d. Lith-
Cow for Justice of the Peace. from the
Fourth Ward, and Mr.. Utz for the Coun-
ell. No opposition has yet presented itself
and as the City Democratic Committee is
called 10 meet IN Chairman Ernest II.
Weiss Office tomorrow night at 8 O'Clock
little time Is now left. 1t is understood
that there will be others on the field,
however.
MR.. SIMMONS'S FUNERAL TO-DAY.
The funeral Of Mr.. Alfred j. Simmons.
who died at his residence. No. 1i0S Balm
bridge street. Friday morning. will take
place this afternoon at o'clock from
the Presbyterian church. There will be
delegations present from different orders.
of which Mr.. Simmons was a member,
among which will be a large committee
which the deceased was a member. The
honorary pall-bearers will be Messrs +.
w. Wesiger. a. G. Atkinson. Henry
Fitzgerald, John O'Brlen, John II. Busby,
and Henry A. Jordon. The active pail
bearers will be Messrs. John Rice and
ID. l.. Toney, from the Masons: James 4.
Gray and John Il. Laughton. of the Lee
Camp; h. r. Perrow and j. J. Blanton. Of
the Johnston Camp and two members
of the Knights of Honor, who had not
been chosen last night. Rev c. n. Van
Houghton win conduct the services, and
will be assisted by Rev. j. o. Babcock.
HELP FOR THE WALKERS.
The last Of the subscriptions received at
the Dispatch Office for the distressed
Walker family, whose home and two chill
dren were entirely consumed by flames
in Chesterfield county, near Manchester,
has been delivered. Besides several large
and useful bundles the Dispatch turned
over on March 18th $50 received in small
subscriptions On March 18th. 50 received
in small amounts, s. from Mr.. j. j. Mile,
OF Apple Grove. and 81 from j. w.
Beveridge were turned over, making a
grand total OF $3.50 contributed through
this paper. Everything is progressing
rapidly in the work Of reconstruction. and
the prospects are that the Walkers will
soon be comfortably fixed In an entirely
new home.
Mr.. Mac. Morton, superintendent OF the
Marshall cotton-mills, situated on First
street, is making several additions to
the immense plant Within the next few
days forty more looms, a new spindle,
and several new cards will be added TO
the present large amount OF machinery.
This will. of course, require more force,
and, consequently, more Manchester peo-
pie will have an opportunity OF securing
employment.
BEFORE THE MAYOR.
Marshall Woodson and William Mosly.
two colored boys who were arrested
Friday afternoon by officer r. c. Jones,
on the charge of stealing a lot or iron
from the butter-dsh factory OF Reams
Brothers, were before the Mayors Court
yesterday morning, and their guilt was
established. on account Of their tender
age his Honor. however, ordered them
10 be whipped in court. which was done.
Linwood Lewis (colored) was charged
with assaulting and beating Emma
Wilton, for which he paid 500 and
costs.
Master Royal 'Turpin. son Of Mrs. NJ.
G. Turpln, met with very painful
accident Friday afternoon. He was in
mates, when he fell, injuring his collar
bone. Dr. Lawrence Ingram was called
in and attended the little fellow, and yes
terday his condition was much improved.
The home Of Mrs. a. c. Harding, on
Eleventh and Porter streets. was the
scene Of a delightful musical Friday
night. The parlors were crowded with
both the friends of Mrs. Harding and
those OF the young ladies and gentlemen
who took part in the musical, which was
composed mostly OF those who attend
Mrs Harding's school. Both instru-
mental and vocal music was rendered
by some of the best talent in the city.
The Easter tea, which was to have
been given at the residence OF Mrs.
William II. Owens, on cambridge street
by the Earnest Workers Of Central
Methodist church. has been postponed
until Tuesday night, April 18th. The en-
tertainment will be for the benefit OF
the new Central Methodist church.
IN THE CHURCHES
The Baptist churches OF this city win
observe this week, the week of prayer
for foreign missions, as requested by
the Board OF Foreign Missions. The
following order will be observed: Monday
and Tuesday nights services will be
day and Thursday nights at cambridge
Street, and Friday night at Stockton
Street church. Some distinguished visit
ore vii make actresses at these SER
vices which will be open to the pub
lie.
Rev. Charles n. Van Houten has suffi-
GENTLY recovered from his recent Illness
10 be out. and will conduct morning
service at the Presbyterian church to-
day.
There will be services held to-day In all
Of the other churches.
"A special meeting will be conducted by
the Salvation Army I'm the Central
Methodist church Tuesday night, March
3lst. Staff-Captain Cox, a popular Sal
yationist, will be present.
Rev. Dr. w. T.. Hatcher, or Richmond,
will fiji the pulpit at Stockton-Street Bap-
list church tonight.
BRIEF ITEMS.
The members OF the City Central Demo
cratic Committee are urged not 10 for
get the meeting in the Office OF Chair
man Wells on Monday night.
Messrs. n. y. and w. r. Simmons,
Of Petersburg. are in the city. to attend
the funeral OF Mr.. A. j. Simmons.
Miss Mum, who has been visiting Miss
Panel Sutherland. left yesterday for
Rrodnax. Brunswick county.
Mrs. John W. Anderson Is very sick at
her residence. on Eleventh street betweeis
Stockton and Everett.
There will be an important meeting OF
the Sons OF Veterans at the corner or
Tenth and Hull streets Monday night.
Mr.. w. A. Towns was in the city yes
terday.