Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-18
WE'D In MANCHESTER
MIR. WILLIAMS AND MISS Wake
MARRIED LAST NIGHT.
MARRIAGE, TOO, IN sEAEsBoRO.
Miss Pickett WEEDS Mr.. Henderson,
News Of the Courts-Big Locomo-
tive for the southern-Personal and
other soutb-side Items.


autumn has brought to Manchester was
that last evening at 3 o'clock. uniting
Miss Ermine Wake. the charming daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. s. w. Wake, and
Mr.. J. Robert Williams. On account OF
a recent death in the family the mar
riage was quiet, but what 1t lacked in
show was fully made up by its dignity
and simple beauty. 1t took place at the
residence of the brides father, Cowardin
avenue and Perry street.
The double parlors were simply trim
med with growing plants. and lighted by
shaded lamps. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. w. w. Lear, pastor Of
Central Methodist church. The attend
ents were Messrs. John Wake (best mani,
and Bernice Williams. The bride was at
tired in white organdie, and carried
brides roses. There were a number Of
the friends of the family present, and
after the ceremony the bride and groom
were rendered a reception, during which
an elegant collation. was served.
The bride is a very handsome and at
tractive young lady, admired in a large
circle of acquaintance. Mr.. Williams Is
an employee of the Richmond and Man
chester Railway Company, and held in
high esteem by his employers.
Welded IN SwANSBORO'.
Another pretty wedding last night was
that solemnized in Swansboro', also at
8 o'clock, at the residence of Mr.. Pickett,
an uncle of the bride, uniting Miss Clara
Pickett and Mr.. Eli Henderson. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. w. r.
Haight, pastor of Clopton-Street Baptist
church. The attendants were Messrs.
Charles Lowry and Clarence Pickett. a
relative OF the bride. This charming lady
was attired in a suit of white, and car
ried La France roses She Is a most
attractive and lovable young woman.
numbering q wide circle of friends, who
extend to her the best wishes for happy
llfe Mr.. Henderson is, indeed, a popular
young man of sterling worth. An elegant
reception was rendered the bridal couple
at Spring HILL" where Mr.. and Mrs.
Henderson will reside.
Mr.. William Sydenham Cook and Miss
Hester Slater were married Tuesday eve
ming at the rectory OF Meade Memorial
church. The rector. Rev. Benjamin Dem
mis-, performed the ceremony.
SHIFTING ENGINE UPSETS.
A shifting engine OF the Southern road
turnes over on its side opposite Paui !
| ice-house yesterday morning with the
trainmen on board, but fortunately no one
was injured and little damage was done
| Mr.. Augustus Belcher engineer, and Mr.
| Thomas Ashbrook, fireman, were III
charge of the locomotive, and went owe:
| with it; however, clinging to their places
| they escaped. The engine had TO be
| taken to the shop, where slight repairs
| will be made before 1t again goes on the
tracks.
The Southern road has recently received
| from the Richmond Works
| a Mogul engine, represented to be one
| Of the largest in this country. The tria
trip was made Tuesday to Hallsboro'
| the monster steed giving entire satisfac-
| ton. Numbers of people have visited the
| yards of the Southern Company to view
| IL, and went away greatly impressed witt
it's size and the mechanical genius o.
man. The run of the engine will be be
tween Washington and Salisbury, N. C.
| It's manufacturers claim that it Will b.
able to pull sixty loaded, box-cars.
NEWS FROM THE COURTS.
The will Of the late A. Cary Gibbs wai
| admitted to probate in the Manchester
| Hastings Court yesterday The two son:
| of the deceased-William A. and Charlie:
| II. Gibbs-are named administrator
without security. The estate is valued a
$500. The property is left to the 81,
| children, and he mentions in the will th'
amount of money and what real estat,
will be apportioned them. All debts vii
| have to be paid before the estate is dl
| vided.
Yesterday the Circuit Court of Chester
| field was engaged in the suit Of Clavtor
VS.. Barneys estate. Mr.. Clayton was en-
gagged as manager on the Barney planta
ton, on James river. At the death o
| Mr.. Barney he presented his claim fo
5000 for services rendered. The admins
traitors presented counter claim or off
| set against Clayton. This case was trieC
in the County Court, and when the de
cision was rendered an appeal was takei
to Judge Hancock's court
FOR THE POOR'S BENEFIT.
The ladies of the Lend-a-Hand Societ,
of Bainbridge-Street Baptist church viii
| give a tea at the store-room in the Leade
building on Friday night next.
An enjoyable programme has been ar
| ranged, which will consist OF recitation
and vocal and instrumental music. Re
| freshments will be served by the ladies.
The object of this entertainment is L
raise money with which to help tn
needy during the coming winter. Tn
society helps the poor OF every denomi
| nation, and when aid is asked do no
| question what church the applicant at
! tends.
Colonel Edward Thurman, who has BEEF
| spending several months in this city. LEI
| Yesterday for ClaremoFe /. T.. The Colo
4 &c Of tho old NiFOfpi.
school. and his many friends in this cit,
parted with him with feelings of regret
| He goes to this western town to see hi
| Youngest son, who married a Cherokee
| squaw and settled with her people
| number of years ago. The Colonel feel
| proud of his daughter, who he says Is
beautiful woman and is highly educated
| having received her instruction in a wo
mans college at TahleQuah. She is full
blooded Indian, but her people are In tn
| highest state OF civilization. Colone
| Humans son is a merchant in tina
| place, and is the owner OF large cattl
ranch.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mr.. j. p. Andrews, OF this city, lef
| Tuesday for Old Point.
DIR. Fowlkes, a prominent physician
| Winterpock, Chesterfield county, was 4
| the city yesterday on business.
Mrs. r. Il. Tunstall, OF Burkeville. i
visiting her sister, Mrs. Il. c. Wiiburr
| on Decatur street.
Mr.. Rorace, Greedy Carter left Tuesda
| to ioin the Manchester delegates at tn
Horse Show In New York.
The remains of Mrs. Judith A. Hol
were taken to Mattoax. on the Southern
railroad, yesterday for interment.
| Mrs. ]. p. Purcell, who has been visit