Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-22
In OUR SISTER CITY
GREAT INTEREST SHOWN IN THE
CONGRESSIONAL RACE.
A DeIiehtfui Hayride and a Birth
day Party in swansboro'-Young
Men BaiIed Under n Habeas Corpus.
Manchester Items.
Manchester Items.


selves up to politics yesterday. The fact
that AIanchesters delegates were TO ne
elected last night, aroused the deepest
interest. and little else was discussed on
the streets. Colonel Elicit and Captain
Lamb we're both in the city pretty much
al dav. and their friends were hard at
work trying 20 get the voters to come
out. The meetings, as reported else
where. resulted in a victory for Captain
Lamb.
A delightful hay-ride was given Thurs
day night TO IOwrie's farm. in Chester
6eld county. by a number Of ladies and
gentlemen Of Manchester. They had a
delightful time, and games and amuse-
ments we're INDUCED in. after which re-
freshments were served. Among those
present were Mr.. Charles Parrish Miss
Iottie Branches, Mr.. Jack Johnson, Miss
Eva Sturdevan. Mr.. Vernon Pretty. Miss
Carrie Brown, Mr.. Hundley Gallagher,
Miss Vonnle During Mr.. Sam. Niceley,
Miss Mary Franklin. Mr. Maury Perdue'
Miss Ruth Gallagher, Mrs. Willie Church.
Of Norfolk. Chaperons: Mr.. and Mrs.
Gallagher, ana MIs. W lnnlc'
MISS MEALS BIRTHDAY PARTY.
The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Neal.
I'm SwansborO'. was the scene OF much
cavetv Thursday night. the occasion be-
ing a party given their daughter MISS
Lizzie Neal. in honor OF her pTthaay'
Games and dancing We're participated in
until a late hour. when watermelons
yere served. Messrs. J. G. Neal. W A.
Neal L. J.. Wallace, and o. y. East dis
coursed inspiring music. Those present
were. Misses Samora Newly. Mabel
Elliott Bessie Bradley. Effie and Pearl
Morris Saline Russell. Viola Mildly, car
-ie Burns, Fife Leprevost. Lucie ana
Lizzie Neal Matte Bass, Ella Britton,
Matte Taylor: Messrs. ". IL, II. j., ana
~. i. Clements. Linden Taylor c. ).
ravlor G. : Barrett, ". W. Houchens,
owen Leprevost. :. A. Bowen. II. 4.
Morrlssett. ]. T. Morrlssett, +. y. Hurt.
and II r. Wilson. The chaperons We're
Mrs l.. Wilkinson ana Mrs. HOPS Lee.
The Republicans Of Manchester nave
organized a McKinley-Hobart club with
tba following officers: John W. HILL
nresldent. Thomas w Scott, first vice
president: Alex. Brooks, second vice.
president: C. B Mosby. recording secre-
tary: j. T.. Hail. corresponding secre-
tary; II. p. Taylor. sergeant-at-arms'
THE YOUNG MEN BAl~LD.
Nfessrs Luther Taylor Richard Milton.
Samuel Henry. and +. u. Mahoney who
were charged with beating Mr.. JACK
Jones about ten days ago near Fonuceio
Springs. and who were tried by Justice
ZONES. Of Swansboro. and sent on 70 the
grand fury Of Chesterfield. bail being re-
fused we're brought before Judge VIII
liam / Clopton yesterday on a writ or
habeas corpus. and were allowed bail 70
The amount OF 500 each. Messrs a. j.
Bradley and Major Joseph Walker went
Oh their bond.
Claude Austin (colored was arrested
by officer Alexander Wright Thursday
evening as a suspicious character on
the property Of the Southern kaliroad
COMPANY. Squire owen yesterday re-
quired him to give security In default Or
which he was committed TO jail.
The bazaar which g. being given AZ
The Grays' Armory is a strong drawing
card and the incidental performances are
heartily enjoyed The following pro-
gramme was given last night: Quintette
bv Messrs. W G.. Green. Russell ana
Willie Turner. William Moore, AND Geotse
Blanton: solo. by NJ. Willie j. Morris
eatt. Mrs. NoIie Metcalf I'm vocal selec-
tons. and tableauX wants.
The Confederate veterans VIII meet on
Sunday morning at Odd-Fellows' Hall,
Eighth and Hull streets, at 10 O'CLOCK
also the Joseph T.. Johnston Camp. Sons
Of Confederate Veterans. 10 proceed In
bodv TO Central Methodist church. where
the Rev. W. ". Lear will preach
special sermon for them at request OF
Captain \. G. Atkinson.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Miss Bessie Bradley. Of Richmond. is
visiting Miss Lizzie Neal, in Swansboro'
Mr.. L. f. Early is visiting relatives and
friends in Albemarle county.
4 delightful dance was given last night
Al the residence OF Mrs. Mary Garland
Turpin and Porter streets.
The Ladies Aid Society Of Clopton-
Street Baptist church had a most plea
SAINT time on their picnic at Reservoir
Park Thursday.
rev W. X. Haight. Of Clopton-Streei
Baptist church. is assisting Rev Deca-
iur Edwards in conducting meetings IN
Snotsvlvania county. Rev. Mr. Haight's
pulpit viii be filled Sunday by Rev. F.
A. Lamb.
The funeral OF Arthur Eager Jewett
whose death was announced I'm yester-
| DAVIS DISPATCH, Will take place this
morning at II o'clock from cambridge
street Baptist church. His remains viii
| be inferred in Maury Cemetery. Rev
DR. l.. r. Thornhil who is out Of the
city. has been telegraphed for to conduct
| the services
Mrs. e.. r.. Lane who has been very
| an for two weeks, was much better yes
| tordsY and allowed 10 see her friends lOl
| the frs, time since her Illness.
Mr.. Warner i. Wormley, who has beer
| quite sick. is still confined to his room
| Mr.. r. G. Trevillian. Of Charlottesville
| is the guest Of his cousin. Mr.. John Il
| Trevillan. 1920 Hull street.
DR.. John W Broadnax left yesterday
for King and queen county TO spenc
several days. visiting friends and rela
| lives.
Messrs. Lacey Fenley and Royal Web
ster have left for Baltimore aud Phila
delphia 70 spend ten days.
Mr.. E. W Weisiger. who has beer
/ spending several days on the Chesapeake
/ bav with party Of gentlemen of thi'
! city. has returned home.
! Mr.. william Hill. OF South Boston. wa.
in the city yesterday on business.
| Miss Mary Sublett Condrey has left e
| visit friends at Green Bay and Crewe.
Mrs. John Roberts still continues very
IN at her sons residence in SwansbOro'
Colonel y. j. Macon is visiting friends
| IN Louisa county.
Miss Rosa Snead Is very m al her resi-
! dence. al Chester, with typhoid-feyer.
Judge William Clopton is moving int
| his beautiful new residence. on Four
! teenth and Porter streets.
Mr. A. r. Ellington, formerly OF thi'
cltv. but now OF Greensboro n. c., /!
visiting relatives in the city.
! oprx WITH FIELDS MINsTREIs