Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-31
CITY OF MANCHESTER
NEWS or THE DAY CLEANED FOR
THE DISPATCH HEADERS.
The sad Death of Mr.. Friedhoh-
Funeral of nm Old Resident-s"r-
xeyiug for "a New Raiirond-Per-
yonni and other Items.

The funeral OF Mr.. Frank frledhoh'
who died Wednesday night from the ell
fects OF an overdose OF laudanum, VIII
take place this morning at 10 o'clock from
his residence. and his remains VIII be IN
TERED in Maury cemetery. Wednesday
afternoon about o'clock Mr. friedhot
drank the poison, and Or. Whitfield was
called 10 do all in his power to save the
uatient. This he certainly did. and, when
all seemed to be going well, and the pulse
was beating faster and felt warmer, In
an instant. as II by some shock, the pa
tient was completely overcome and was
dead in a few seconds. Death occurred at
3 o'clock.
Mr.. Friedhoff was formerly a machinist
at the Southern railway shops, but for
some time had been out of employment
and dependency is said 10 be the cause
of his taking his own life. The deceased
was twice married. lie leaves wire ana
two children-one by his first wife. lie
was known as a quiet and peaceable man.
Immediately after his death Coroner
Brodnax was notified, bat. after being ac-
Quainted with the circumstances, decideu
that an inquest was not necessary.
The funeral services Of Mr. William J..
Clark. who died shortly after 3 O'Clock
Wednesday afternoon. at the residence OF
his sister-in-law, Mrs. II. NJ. smith, on
Cowardin avenue took place yesterday
afternoon at o'clock from West-End
Methodist church. Mr.. Clark was born IN
Manchester. but removed to Baltimore
when about o years old. and remained
there until about two years ago, when
he returned to this city to spend the re-
mander Of his days. The deceased
was n years old, and was a quiet
honest. and upright and highly-respected
citizen. lie leaves a wife. one brother
and a son, and was a member OF a lodge
Of Pythlans I'm Baltimore. \ delegatoh
from Friendship Lodge. No. 20. Of TINS
city. attended the funeral services, when
were quiet but very impressive.
The funeral Of little Lillian carr, an
account of whose death appeared in this
column yesterday. took place yesterday
afternoon at o'clock from Nest-bhu
Methodist church. There was large at
tendance Of friends OF the family, and me
service was conducted by Rev. j. W.
stiff Mrs. j. Il. Redford and Mr.. W. j.
NlOrrisett sang two sweet duets, the
favorites Of the little girl
The meeting Of Joseph +. johnston
Camp tonight promises TO be one OF I'M
usual interest. one OF the features Of the
meeting will be the presentation Of a
sketch Of the life Of General Johnston,
written by his nephew, Mr. Robert
Hughes, OF Norfolk, TO the camp. The
presentation speech will be delivered by
Judge Ingram. Of this city. The public
- invited TO attend the meeting.
A CORPS of engineers yesterday morn
ing commenced 10 survey route from
Manchester TO Petersburg. 1t Is presumed
that this is the electric road which has
been so much talked about. The building
Of this line would be Of incaluculable adj
vantage to Manchester. Petersburg, and
Chesterfield, and IL Is 10 be hoped that
this means the commencing OF the road
and its ultimate completion.
The several choirs OF this city and
Swansboro met last night at 100 O'Clock
at Central Methodist church to practice
for the grand rally Of the Christian Asso-
citation. which will meet at Central
Methodist church on February nth. Mr..
W. j. Morrsett lead the singing. Gospel
IymnaIs NOS and were used.
Mr.. Calvin :. Davis, Of Mantle. Conn,
who IS on his way 10 Florida. stopped
over and spent the day in Manchester
yesterday visiting his old friends ana ac-
quaintances.
Dr g. W. llcHu anu MT. JONI -. RICE
left yesterday afternoon for Powhatan
county 10 organize a Masonic lodge at
Ciayville
Mrs. VI. \. Pickett will give a sociable
at her residence in Swansboro tonight
In the Mayors Court yesterday morning
Robert Rolden. Robert Gladman, and
George Cody were fined 81 each for play
ing craps
The Hastings Court was In session but
a short while yesterday, and a very linn
tied amount Of business transacted. \
few civil cases occupied the time. for
about an hour, when the court was adj
journed.
The Finance Committee held meet
ing last night, but. with the exception OF
the regular routine business, little was
before the committee. The delinquent
tax bills were returned by the City Ser
geant and turned over 10 the Tax Col
lector, with the regular terms Of
percentage for collection. Several bills
were ordered to be paid by the Treasurer,
after which the committee adjourned.