Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-17

who were striving TO that end. Tho
most prominent of the floral designs was
an immense cross. The interment was
in Maury Cemetery.
Mrs. Phoeba Lockeit died az her resi-
dcnce. No. Is Twentieth aireet. yesterday
morning at $50 O'Clock, In the Goth
year of her age. Her funeral will take
~ $50 o'clock. The interrnent viii be In
Maury Cemetery.
HE WENT HOME WELL
Mr.. James Marabie. OF Lupenburg
county, who has been in the city for the
past week for the purpose OF undergoing
an operation by Or. Lawrence Ingram.
returned home yesterday morning com
pletoly cured. Mr.. Marable had a very
large cancer taken from his lower lip by
the physician at his Office and stood the
operation well, in spite OF his "a years OF
age.
Chesterfield viii have seventeen dele
gates TO the Democratic convention which
meets In Staunton. There IS much tax
of holding a county convention IN the
near future to select them.
The idea Of having a public park in
Manchester IS being much discussed
since the recent action OF the Council
In the matter. Many favor the scheme
claiming not only that II would beauty
the city. but It would be an excellent
place Tor public speaking.
The sermon delivered 10 the Junior
order United American Mechanics on
Sunday by Rev J. W Stif at the West
End Methodist church was largely at
tended. IN spite Of the inclement weather.
ana was listened to with marked atten-
ton. The minister spoke in an able
manner and touched upon the necessary
moral and religious life bearing upon
the organization.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Rev. *. H. Basmajian, of Armenia
delivered very interesting lecture at
Bainbridge-Street Baptist church Sunday
night. lie will give an illustrated lee
ture at Leader Hall n6xt Friday night
lie will also lecture AZ the public school
some day during this week.
The Grays will meet IN their Armory to-
night at o'clock. at which Time Captain
Attklsson will appoint several cOrporals
and read the new military regulations to
his company.
The Chesterfield County Electoral Board
viii meet at Chesterfield Courthouse
Monday. the 3D. which is also Super
visors' day.
The Laurel Literary and Athletic Club
viii hold business meeting tonight
in their spacious quarters
AR II. ID. Kemp Is quite sick at his
home near Manchester
There were two additions to Central
Methodist church Sunday morning.
Mr. Harvey Toney, who has been very
i'll with pneumonia. is improving.
MIR Charles w. Lee, of Salisbury, n
c.. IS in the city.
Mrs. L. l.. Ingram. OF CowaTdin ave-
nue.. who has been indisposed. IS much
better.
on account Of the measles there has
been very small attendance recently at
the public schools Of Chesterfield.
Mr. Tom T. owen, who has been de-
tanned at home for several days on ac-
count of sickness, is able to be out again.
Mrs. Captain Smith IS quite sick at her
home on Fourth street.
Mrs. Ford is quite sick at her home on
Powhatan street.
Mr. Duncan Pulliam. Of Chesterfield,
was in the city this morning.
Mrs. ID. T.. Lipscomb returned Satur-
day from northern business trip
Little Leila Leonard IS quite sick at
the residence Of her parents, on
Twentieth street
Mir Bob Ne,son, who has been visiting
his uncle in California. returned home
yesterday morning.
Little Mary Walden, who has been quite
sick for some time with the measles, is
about well.