Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-04
ACROSS THE RIVER.
Interest Felt In Manchester Over the
congregational Fight.

Congregational Fight.
was almost tho one topic OF CONVERSE
ton on the streets here yesterday. and
early ia the morning the thirteen dele
gates from this city. all wearing the red
badges which slgniaed their choice for
Lamb were seen on the corners. discuss
ing the probable outcome OF the con-
vcntion News from the gathering in
Richmond. was eargery sought during
the entire day. and the information that
Mr. Ben. owen. OF Chesterfield. had
been chosen temporary chairman was
received with general satisfaction.
POLICE ITEMS.
Mr.. Frank Crostic was before Squire
Hewlett. of Swansboro'. yesterday morn
ing charged with assaulting and striking
Mr.. George T.. Blankenship last week IN
Alr. T.. y. Cersley's store. lie was fined
s. and costs. amounting TO $40. Blank
enship was discharged,
The following are the number OF ar
rests made during the month of August:
Chief Lipscomb. -; First-Assistant Jones,
p. SecOnd-Assistant Smith. u. Thlrd-As-
elstant Wright. 81, Chief and Third. 3:
First and Third !. Total. So. For felony.
5 misdemean0r, 43; ordinance violations,
q. Total. s..
the merry parties OF young people who
frequently visit the elegant old country
home Of Major Joseph Walker. several
miles south OF this city. a small gather
ing from Manchester and suburbs. having
given the hostess half a days notice.
went out 10 Holly Springs Tuesday eve
ming hy private cOnVeyanccs. and We're
cordially received by Mrs. Walker and
her daughter. Miss Agnes Walker. The
evening was most delightfully."- spent By
those present in dancing and other
amusements. Those who participated
We're. Misses Susie Holland. sara belmont
Chalkley. Maude Patteson. Iavinia Va
den, Agnes Walker. Maggie Walden. Flo
renee Holland. and Miss Elfridk Holland.
Messrs. Hamilton Chalkley. J. Q. Robert
son, Allen Taylor. Thomas N. Fendelv
a. Pattes0n. Kern, Squire T.. T.. Owei.
and Mr.. ". W. Friend.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union. Of Centralia, will give n rcceptfon
tonight at the residence OF Mrs Clements
The Manchester Mandolin Club COM
posed of the following: Messrs. Tilden
Harrison. John Friend. Fred. Roiin Per-
nard LipscOmb Cabell Moody and David
of the latest popular airs.
PERSONAL NOTES
Miss M0zelle Gregory who has been the
guest OF DIT. Cheatham's family. Of Chos-
terrified Courthouse. for several weeks.
returned home Wednesday night
yesterday morning for Hot Springs. Va
Air. ". J. Carter left yesterday morning
for Lexington, KY, on business, and On
his return next week no Will stop M
stanton. Va, TO act as one Of the judges
~ the races.
Mrs. Richard Carer IS quite sick NJ her
res .dence Tenth and Perry streets.
Mrs. Patrick Downing has issued cards
90 the marriage Of her daughter. Miss
Mary Louise Downing. to Mr. John Simon.
The ceremony viii take place az her resi-
dence. 200 east Fifteenth street next
Tuesday evening at $50 o'clock.
Mr.. J.. ". Neislger, who has been the
guest " Mr. Edward Taylor. POwhatan
county for'the past week returned home
Miss Agnes Ely. who has been visiting
friends and relatives In Washington FOR
several weeks. has returned home
Mrs r. l.. Roberts and children have
gone 20 North Carolina 90 spend several
weeks with friends and relatives.
Several or Mr. r. J. Sadiers family are
quite sick az his residence. east Thir-
teenth street, and his Oldest daughter is
Misses Eta sycle Of Richmond. ard
Juliet Straus. OF PHILADELPHIA, are the
guests ~ Miss Hattie Iseman. COwardin
avenue and HUI street.
The Finance Committee viii meet to-
night in the Council chamber at CLOCK.
ollie Gregory Is quite SICK az her
mothers residence. il07 cambridge street.
Thieves tried fO prize open the back
door Of Mr. Charles H. Herry's grocery
store. Eighth and Hull streets. Wednes-
day night. bur is is supposed that they
were scared or, as only one lock held
The door.
Tho Evening Leader has suspended pub
.ication for the present