The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-20
ACROSS THE JAMES.
THE OCTOBEH TERM OF THE HUST-
iNGs COUKT.
Preacher on the Money ouestion-Po'
dings and Dea'hs-Other Matters
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ting cases.
A suit has been entered by Messrs
James IL. Godscy. j.. a. Albright. and
NJ. l.. Porter against the Atlantic Coast
Line for damages alleged 10 have been
sustained by the building OF track
from the main line to the stephen Put
ney warehouse. on Perry and EiShta
streets. These three gentlemen are
suing for 5000 each. Judge Gregory
and Mr.. Hay Garnet represent the plain
Tins and air. Alexander Hamilton. the
railroad company.
Tho case OF Mr. j. l.. Davidson, adj
ministrator. against the Richmond and
Manchester Railroad Company, was set
for November 9th.
The defamation case Of Miss Lottie NJ
Evans against Mr.. George Ben. Davis
was continued until the next term on
account Of the sickness OF Mr.. Meredith.
one OF the counsel for the defence.
George Cowan (colored) was before
the Mayor yesterday morning charged
with being a suspicious character. The
boy formerly lived here. but has just
come from North Carolina. IL was re-
membered by an officer that a colorci
two years ago. went 10 North Carolina;
therefore. it was thought best to keep
George until his case could be investi-
gated.
THE MONEY QUESTION.
1.-The Money Question" was the sub
Sect Of Rev. w. w. Lear's sermon at
Central Methodist church Sunday morn
ing. After announcing his theme, the
minister said he was not going 10 dis
suss the issues of the day. as one Of the
newspapers had said. lie discussed the
subject from moral and spiritual stand
point II turned out to be from minus
rather than plus standpoint. too
Christ teaches q moral side to the
silver and gold question said Mr.. Lear.
n was explained that 1913 had to be col
1octed before the meeting OF the Confer
pnce. which IS about three weeks of. AR.
Lear said that this money was not 10 he
given 10 individuals in the conference.
IN, 10 Christ. and that to give him as
nm expression Of gratitude was something
no one should be willing TO be deprived
NJ He quoted: "The love Of money Is
The root OF AN evil.
HELD on SUSPI ClON.
Gerge Cowan alias Bob Armstrong was
arrested Sunday night by oflcer W right
Yesterday morning he was before Mayor
Maurice
character. and he turned ont 10 be the
man who stole n gold watch from Cicero
THORNTON (coloreC) September 1894 the
case was continued until to-day ana cap
tin Iipscomb will look further into the
case in the meantime.
TWO COMING WEDDINGS.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Holland, OF Hol-
1ard UU near Manchester, have issued
cards TO the marriage Of their daush'er'
nsIss susie Hamilton. TO Mr.. William
Nyavcrlv Friend. The wedding VIII 'aA-
nlace AT Meade Memorial church Iuesudy
rsorning. October 9th, at ii oclock. MISS
Holland is a handsome youns "uy Ol
,,onv charms and accomplishments. MT.
Irriend is a son of Dr. George W. frlehu
erd n popular druggist of this CITY,
frbe marriage OF Miss Nirgie owen
and Mr.. w. s. Brinkley VIII take place
~ 1880 O'Clock to-day. at the reslu.noe
~ the bride. near Holland Hill. Inc
courle viii leave Immediately after the
ceremony for a tour.
THE POLITICAL CALDkON.
There will be speaking at Leader
Hall tomorrow night, OCTOBER zlsl' AT
3 o'clock. Tho speaking viii be under
he auspicos Of the Bryan and Sew~ll
Campaien Club Of Manchester. Colonel
$. Buford. Of Richmond, and Cap
tain John Lamb OF Henrico. the present
nominee for Congress, will be the speak
ers OF the evening.
Colonel ]. A. Faw will probably speak
in Manchester again in the near future.
THE REAPER. DEATH.
Mrs. Elizabeth Kitchen died at 3:5o
o'clock yesterday morning. at her late
home. No. 80 east Fifth street. after a
long illness. She was widow about
forty-nve years Of age, and leaves SIX
children-Mrs Annie l.. Dunnaven. Miss
es Estela and May, and Messrs. James
Edward. Richard. and Joseph Kitchen
The funeral viii be conducted from the
residence this afternoon at o'clock. and
the interment will be made In Maury
Cemetery.
Lola May. the two-year-old child OF
MIR. and Mrs. j. w. Phillips, died at
her parents residence. JIG east Ninth
street. Yesterday morning at o'clock.
The funeral will take place this morn
ing from the residence at 10 o'clock.
Interment will be made in Maury Gem
etery.
Last Saturday afternoon at o'clock
Miss Sarah l.. Porter died. in the sew
enty-hrst year OF her age. at No. q east
Tenth street. The deceased was born
in Chesterfield and has been here about
twenty-four years. Rev. Dr. l.. II.
Thornhill conducted the funeral at Mt.
Herman church, in Chesterfield. Sunday
afternoon at o'clock.
OTHER NOTES.
Messrs. Willie Morrisette, George But
Yer. and J. S. Bedford left yesterday
morning as delegates from Liberty Coun-
ell. No. Is. Jr. q. u. 4. NJ. OF Swans
horo, TO the state Convention. at Staun-
son. Va.
Chief OF Police John w. Beal. OF Farm
VILE Is the guest Of Mr.. a. w. Fair.
Dir. w. NJ. Iouchins. of Swansboro. who
has been visiting friends in Baltimore
for several days has returned home.
Captain Hugh Longest, OF Bon Air,
continues quite sick.
The Finance Committee will meet to-
night IN the Council chamber at 7:SO
O'Clock.
Mrs. James IT. Topham. OF Will
liamsburg. is the guest OF her sister.
Mrs Samuel Y. owens. ll07 Porter
street. Manchester.
Miss Susie Bcal. OF Scottsville. Va,
Is the guest OF Miss Beal Fair. 1871
Decatur street.
Manchester Lodge. Woodmen OF the
World. Will meet tonight al Toney's
Hall. Eleventh and HUI streets. at 8
o'clock.