The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26
THE EVENTS OF FULTON
INTERESTINo HAPPENINGS GATH
Erred ny n kEsIDENT.
Great Interest Manifested In tho Base
Ball Gsmes-Open Air Concerts-The
Ladies' Aid socicty-Other Matters.
Work on tho Apostolic church has been

Work on tho Apostolic church has been
pushed rapidly during the week, and the
probabilities are that the building WEI
be ready Tor occupancy by next sunday,
in the meantime services are being held
nightly under tent. Mr.. Daugherty's
congregation il increasing rapidly.
A large crowd attended the first meet
ing OF tho Fulton Democratic Club at
Donahues Hall. on the Anght Of the 18th
instant. Numerous candidates address
ed tho Club. Mr.. Adam Diacont. who IS
seeking reelection TO tho Common Coun-
ell was particularly severe in his denun-
citation OF the Democratic League for
Good Government. In the course of his
remarks he asked the Fulton voters TO
scratch those on the ticket that had been
endorsed by the League. 1t was very
noticeable that no applause greeted tho
speaker. Mr. J. ii. Lawder, who has been
endorsed by the League, is the only Full
ton candidate for the Council, and has
for the short time he has been member
OF that body discharged his duty faithful
ly and without fear. II is Well-known
fact that he has been successful In get
ting for the Fulton people improvements
that have WOE for him the admiration OF
the people.
John W, tbs four-year-old son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Enroughty, died last
Tuesday evening at the residence OF his
parents, on State street The funeral
took place last Wednesday evening AT
o'clock The community extends It's SYM
patty 10 the afflicted family, so suddenly
bereft of young life that carried sun
shine and Joy into their home.
Mr. Cornelius Mcnamara received the
sad intelligence this week OF the death
OF his brother. MIR. ID. Mcnamara, Of
Trenton, y. J.
The interest manifested in the baseball
games IS as of old. The conductors and
motormen on the electric cars are piled
with questions as they pass along after
sunset, with such questions IS How IS
the scorer" "Who was in the box ana
the like after which q crowd congre-
cato near the engine-hOuse 10 hear the
merits OF the players discussed by Mr.
Thomas Weimer. who IS known as tho
chief rooter, and a great lover OF the
home club
A pathetic incident occurred few
nights ago when MIR. Weimer was giving
a graphic description OF the games recent
" lost by the home club. He held MS
audience spell bound for while, but the
defeat Of the home team was moro than
he could stand. He was overcome with
emotion, and big beads Of perspiration
around him Bonded their heads with deep
anguish for the soft-hearted roOter.
The Y. n. c. A. (colored). Of Fulton, are
doing good work among their race, They
meet every Sunday at True Reformers
Hall, on Graham street. where large
crowds attend. Dr. r. Il. Hill addressed
the assembly last Sunday.
Fulton Lodge. American Legion or Hon
or. No. 954. are contemplating running an
va No.. ..-l.r ..stA
day.
Mrs David Allen and children. Of Wash
ington. g.. c., have returned home after
a delightful visit OF two weeks TO Mrs
II. II. Davis, OF Denny street
The latest thing in Fulton just now IS
an open-air concert on Fulton street.
Songs. Jokes, and acrobatic exhibitions
are attracting large crowds nightly. who
appear much pleased with the perform
ance
The LADIES' Aid Society Of Fulton Bap-
fist church. held an ice-cream festival In
the spacious parlors Of the residence OF
Mrs Brayley. on Williamsburg avenue
last Thursday night. large NUMBER
were present and ice-cream disappeared
like dew beneath a MONDAY sun. and
mirth and happiiless reigned supreme.
Considerable complaint is being made
on account Of the deplorable state Of the
cutters on the south side Of Denny street
Several persons on that thoroughiare are
suffering from a malady occasioned by
the filthy condition Of the street The
matter has been reported 10 the police
and Board Of Health, but ~ yet no at
tempt has been made 10 abate the nui-
sance. which Is disease-breeding in the ex-
treme.
Mr.. Andrew Jordan. while standing IN
a crowd witnessing the open-alr concert
ON Fulton last Thursday night was
struck in the eye with a rock thrown by
an unseen hand. Such practice will re-
suit in a '1ynching bee" If persisted IN.
" JEG