The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-04
DEATH OF Mr.. w. NEWLY
ONE or en- EsTERFTLLDs MOST
HIGHLY RHSPEcTED CITIZENS.
An Octoecnarian Passes A"ay-A New
Park Contemplated for Manchester.
Personals and Briefs.
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No 1921 Hun STREET, BfArIf Back,
Information has been received hero OF
Tho death OF MIR. William Nowby, az his
home. in Chesterfield county, about twelve
miles from Manchester. Mr. Newly was
about siNty-nine years Of age and had
spent most OF his lie IN Chesterfield. lie
leaves widow ana six children. lie Is
also survived 10y one brother Mr.. Joseph
Newly. of Chesterfield
His funeral viii take place at 3 o'clock
TINS afternoon from bis late residence.
ana his remains viii be- inferred I'm the
family bnryng-ground.
q NEW PARK.
Some time since there was a great deal
Of talk in This city in regard to the Csc
tathsnmcnt of public park in Mauches-
ter. The idea was received with great
favor. and at a recent meeting OF the
Council 20 motion was made 10 look into
the ACCESSIBILITY OF purchasing the Gray
tract. which is located between Hun ana
iainhulee streets and Fifteenth street
ana CoWardin avenue. Tho matter was
referred 20 tho proper committee. and
no doubt some action will Dc taken in
frlard to DO no the next meeting or the
Council. Tho Gray nract Gs pretty
piece OF land and ever since 30 was FIRST
mentioned for "a rark 10 has been cndors-
"a hN large number Of citizens This
city does not possess % pul De park. and
10 is o. thing th9t she certainly Is I'm need
of. IL This size docs not meet with the
approval of tho city Council tho people
hope that the body VIII not delay the
matter but look for site elsewhere.
AFTER MORE MEMBERS.
Those who were foremost I'm the forma-
ton OF Beard of Trade Tor Manchester
ere now hlsily engaged in circulating
petition among tho citizens of this place,
ami urging every one interested in the
welfare of Manchester 10 become mcm-
her Of tine board. DO is said that they arc
meeting with success. ana tfat at the
meeting Of the beard. TO Doe held Tuesday
afternoon. in Toncy's Hail. quite NUM-
Der OF new names viii Dee presented.
NCws BIAS been received hero Of the
death. ON Thursday Of Mrs. r. =. At
hinson. an octog marian. who resided at
poWhatan Courthouse. She was the pro-
priei0r of "a clearinghouse at that place,
and her acquointauceship extended an
over the State. She had many friends
in this city.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Miss NJ r. Pattoson. who has been on
visit 90 her sister. Mrs. II. NJ. Mill
le~. at Powhatan Courthouse. is expected
home to-day Mrs. Miller who has been
quite uuwcn, is much better.
a large number OF tickets have been
sold for the entertainment for the bene-
ht of Joseph T.. Johnston Camp. c. v,
which takes place at Leader Hall on Mon
day night.
Mr. -. A. r. Meredith, while walking
ou the streets yesterday morning, was
taken suddenly SD and had TO be carried
home Last evening he was resting
easily. and Sc IS hoped that he will soon
be able 10 Doe ont again. Mr.. Meredith is
one of tho oldest residents of Manchester.
Dr. William Bronaugh, who has been
quite sick. is improving.
Miss Gertrude Wcisiger, Of this city,
who has been teaching school In tho coun-
Is this session, closed her school yester-
day.
The Manchester German Club held
meeting Thursday night. but TO business
of Importance was transacted. The club
adjourned TO meet next Thursday night
whom preparations for german VIII be
completed.
The G0od-Friday service at Meade
Memorial church yesterday morning was
largely attended. and Rev Mr. Dennis
the rector preached a powerful sermon.