The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-24
NEWS OF MANCHESTER.
CHARLES BANKS (COLORED) GIVEN
SIX MONTHS ron LiRCENT.
Mr.. Jewctt WEEDS Mis-. &c rslcy-The Ma
sonic Bazaar still success-Funeral
of Mr.. Observation-Disclosures
MAScHTsrFn BUREAU RICHMOND TINES.
No, 1921 Hull STREET. BFATIIL BLOCE.


No. 1l2l HULL SIgEET. BEATTIl BLocH'l
Charles Banks, a colorod man, was be-
fore Mayor Maurice yesterday morning on
a charge Of stealing a satchel, pistol
and other articles from a colored man
named Walter Jones. Jones is a pima
man, and HIS home Is In Petersburg, out
he earns his livelihood for the most part
by travelling around and soliciting the
aid OF charitable people. Several days ago
Jones came TO Manchester and the iist
person to offer any assistance to the
man was Banks. He took the man ana
his wife to his home, short distance
from Manchester, where a separate room
was set apart for them. On Tuesday
night Jones was aroused by some one at
tempting to get into his room throush
the window. Next day ne was rcady 10
made for his satchel and several Otner ar
ticles. Suspicion pointed TO Banks, ana
the police were notified OF the theit. Gap
tain Lipscomb went down TO Banks mouse
yesterday and investigated the whole al
fair. When the officer made his appear
ance Banks ran away. A hot chase Ell
sued, and the negro was lnaliy captuleu'
A search Of mis- premises was mace
and all the articles found with the eNcep-
ton of the pistol. Banks was DtouBut
TO the station-hOuse, where he was Locked
up. and yesterday morning the Mayor
sent him TO jail for six months.
Mir. William Heider was charged WIN
violating the city ordinance by erecting
frame houses without getting a permit
from the proper authorities. rom tiie
evidence 1t seems that Mr.. teidet olHl
several wooden out-butdings on lot a.. Hi
the corner OF Twenty-Arst ana nun
streets. lie was fined SO for the offence
A PRETTY WEDDING.
a pretty home wedding occurred We'd
nesday night at the residence OF Mrs;
John y. Cersley, corner OF SiNteenlh dul
Hull streets when Miss Jenett Cersley
and Mr.. John X. Jewctt were united IN
marriage. The ceremony was performed
I'm the presence Of number or treuds
of the contracting couple by Rev W.
Lear. Miss Cersley IS the youngest
daughter of the late John 4. Ccrsley, ana
is an accomplished young lady. The
groom Is a popular cmplOye OF the South
ern railway. The popularity OF the couple
was attested by large number OF uselul
and valuable presents. Mr. and Mrs.
Jcwett will reside IN Manchester.
The bazaar had another large crowd
Wednesday night. and many people from
Richmond came over. The drilling or the
soldier girls was heartily enjoyed, and
the young ladies' were highly compli-
monted i'm their good work. one OF the
most interesting contests now III pro
gress at the bazaar Is the race Tor the
bicycle 10 be voted 10 the most popular
Young lady. Misses Annie ShotWcu and
Leila O'Brien are now tied in the race,
each having fifteen votes. Miss Jennie
Robinson follows closely with thirteen
votes. The operetta, Lottery Ticket
under the auspices Of Mrs. Harding, has
been postponed until next Tuesday.
PERSONALS AND NOTES.
The funeral of Mr.. John J.. Westmore-
land took place yesterday morning from
his late residence the services being con-
Quoted by Rev. j. a. spencer. The fol-
lowing gentlemen acted as pall-bearets:
Messrs. George r. Baughan, j. W. High,
A j. Harrison, G. +. Gibbs, John y.
Bianton. and W. II. Hamn.
A marriage license was issued yesterday
morning TO Mr. Joseph II. BrOggins and
Miss Hattie \. Seweu.
All-day services Will be held az Bethel
church. in Chesterfield county Sunday.
The Clopton-Street male Quartctte has
consented 10 sing ar the Fitth-Street
Methodist church bazaar and VIII render
q selection tonight. Mrs Marshall and
Mrs. 4. j. Norrisett Will also sing.
Mr.. W. II. Atkinson's child died at
noon yesterday.
Mr.. William slead Of Powhatan. visited
Manchester yesterday.
Mr.. John M0les. who resides on Cowar-
din avenue, was taken quite sick Satur-
day. but was much improved yesterday.
Hastings Court Of Manchester was
opened yesterday morning with Hon.
John II. Ingram on the bench. only civil
cases were tried 4 venire has been sum-
mOne1 for Tuesday, when criminal cases
will be again gone into.
Judge William 1. ClOpton has recently
purchased the lot on the northern corner
of Porter and Fourteenth streets, and Will
at once build handsome residence.