Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-14
MANCHESTER NEWS.
CHEAT SORROW OVER THE DEATH
or REy. MR. CHRISTIAN.
Mrs. Inc, Jane caudic Passes Away
sons OF Veterans 60 Organize
N,xht-rcrsonai and other south
side Items.

side Items.
The people OF Manchester ieo'" ,T,,,,sr,
christian. perhaps no ni''''Ss0' -
-. 49,, located in this city VINO was
universally beloved by the people
rho devotion Of his irienos
,as not confined 10 one enure"' 80 - 49,,
,onolar with all denominations ile W.
vice nes,or Of Central MetnooiS' 0"ui."'
,nS Contributed largely to us sro"'n'
well as to the advancement oA ms
sion work IN the city -. o,,,,.
Mrs 1.uoy J. Caudle, who has been qu''e
-. a.. mast three weeks, died al
-..,so,ce No. 10 Fourth street, We'd
-, ,,,spinc At o'clock. The de-
eS had been in failing health for
-. .u,bi,e. and though her oeath WAS
-, unexpected. It has cast gloom over
M. entire community. Mrs. Cauaie was
consistent member of ffith-street
,.,.ch and much beloved BY all who
-, her Her funeral will take place
conn Fifth-street church this afternoon
a, o'clock. The interment viii be az
Aiaury Cemetery.
The funeral OF little Allen Hart the
,,,a,t child Of Councilman Hart. took
Mace yesterday afternoon at Q oc'oeA
from the residence. No. 81 east EieVeh'H
street. The services were attended ~
q. iorse number OF friends Of the family
o,s we're conducted by Rev. J.. H.
rbornhiu. The little fellow had been :.
great sufferer from cOmphcauo" -
Al the meeting OF the Joseph D: Johhs.
stem Camp tonight camp Oh 'oa
Veterans viii be organized. Aile"ug
large number OF young men nav 80,
fed their intention OF connec'i'b -
selves with the organiza .ion' anu az
doubt the camp will prove ilseh 10 DC a
source OF much benefit 10 us ileii'D.'a.
The camp will also appoint No'i'ii 49, 49,
al the meeting tonight 10 ueN'ae H,S3s
and means OF securing a ull'loiln' -
organization Of the camp Is no" aDo.'
complete, and the greatest "00N '
sent Is a uniform. 49,, c...a.u
located a few miles below Midlothian
was entirely destroyed by hre Mohday
night Mr. Crandall. who owns the mln'
did not know Of his loss until wednesday
morning. when he went TO the MN 10
start up the machinery ana louhd the
place in asnes. lie mas ho ieN" % ="
origin OF The fire. The mill was at Work
MONDAY. ana that night everything was
len presumably IN safe condition.
The loss Is supposed 10 be about Sl,5VJ,
and there was no Insurance.
The Manchester Grays will have a sup
rer at their armory next Tuesday eve
ming. This IS the regular drill night ana
the COMMITTEES will report upon the
medals 10 be awarded some time In the
I Ia ffndarEfan0
medals are 10 be recommendations for
the best drilled sergeant one 10 the
best drilled corporal, one to the best
drilled private, one TO the most regular
member in attendance upon drills, and
one to the member bringing into the
company the largest number Of recruits.
For the last two medals the captain,
leutenants, and all are eligible.
For some days past engineers have
been busily at work surveying the pro-
posed electric road to Petersburg, and
Il now looks as though the long-pro-
jected scheme would soon be reality.
This road would be "a great thing for
Chesterfield county. and the people are
heartily IN favor of It.
The sidewalk on Tenth street between
Porter and Perry has been turned into
part OF the driveway; not only buggies
pass over this sidewalk. but heavy
wagons and carts. IL " is not stopped
at once pedestrians will not be able
20 use this street at all.
The members OF the several church
cnolrs Of Manchester and Swansboro'
who are TO assist in the singing at the
meeting Of the Christian Literature Ex-
change met last night and had their
usual practice. The choir is rapidly de-
veloping. and when the occasion comes
some excellent music may be expected.
While Mrs. J. T. Abbott was on her
way TO church Wednesday night, ac-
companied by Mrs. Charles L. Petit and
others. she fell over the stepping-stone
on the pavement in front of the Perry
residence on Twelfth street, and hurt
herself very badly, and in consequence
had to return home.
The Council Of Manchester meets to-
night The annexation question may be
discussed but 1t Is not expected that
any action Will be taken.
Dr. John w. Brodnax was one OF the
ushers az the wedding of DR.. j. n. Ellis
and Miss Leila Nenable. which took place
ga Atlanta. Ga. Tuesday night
Miss Lottie Evans left for Glen Allen
yesterday evening to be. present at an
entertainment given In her honor.
Mrs. Thomas b. Peasley is reported as
much improved.
There has not been a case IN the
Mayors Court for two mornings.
Mrs. Thomas b. Cersley VIII give a
Valentine tea at her residence in Swans
bor0' tonight
The revival services at Bainbridge and
Central churches are meeting with sue
cess. and large crowds are attending.
The Committee on Demonstration Of
the Washington celebration Will meet
IN Andetson's Hall tonight.
Miss Ellen Brodnax Is able to be out
again after being detained at home for
several days by sickness.
The Cotllon Club will give its final
dance OF the season al Leader Hall to-
night