Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-12

| Moles, also Of Manchester. were quietly
married Friday in Richmond. After the
| union had been made Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks
| repaired Immediately TO the residence OF
| the brides parents, on Seventh street
where they will In the future reside. Mrs
| Brooks is a daughter OF MIR. william
| Moles. while the groom Is a son OF Mr..
George w. Brooks, High Constable OF
Manchester. The wedding took place
quietly and in Richmond because Of the
opposition made by the parents OF Mr..
Brooks.
SPECTATOR TO A THIEFS WORK.
Mr. Thomas Robertson was subjected
to the intense aggravatioE early yester-
day morning arising from the circum-
stance that he had to stand idly by and
see his chickens taken from their coops
and unable to do more than swell the
chorus of their useless cries. The family
were aroused by noise In the yard, and
on Mr.. Robertson raising his window to
look for the trouble he saw a man stealing
his fowls. The gentleman is afflicted and
did not have a gun or pistol In his house.
He watched the man take several, and
then told him If he had enough for the
present time TO come around later and
take the rest, when he would be pre-
pared for him. The thief then made his
escape with his booty.
A set OF harness was stolen from Mr..
A. c. Campbell, OF Chesterfield, Friday
night. When Mr.. Campbells horse was
about to be hitched up yesterday morning
it was found that the barn had been en-
tered and the harness carried off.
ENTERTAINMENTS OF THE WEEK.
Miss Louise Gains will give a lawn
party and musical entertainment at the
Presbyterian church on Tuesday night for
the benefit of this church. There will be
Rotations and vocal music in the lecture
room. and refreshments will be served on
the outside. The Richmond Grays' Quar-
tette will furnish music for the occasion.
There will be an all-day frolc at the
Pocahontas Bromine and Arsenic Springs
next Wednesday. Mr.. John Bergman
will have charge OF the affair. and feels
assured Of its success. A number OF the
citizens Of Manchester have been invited,
and will take advantage of the occasion
TO thoroughly examine the waters of this
spring which is owned by DR.. Dorset,
of this city.
The Joseph f. Johnston Camp, No. 2,
of Confederate Veterans, have made ar
rangements with the Amazon Vaudeville
Company TO give a refined vaudeville
performance on Thursday evening. The
occasion promises to be one of much
enjoyment for those who attend. Be-
sides the professional fun-makers. the
best local talent has been engaged.
A pleasant entertainment was given at
the residence of Miss Florence Garland
in swansboro'. Wednesday evening.
Games of many kinds were sources Of
amusement until a late hour. and re-
freshments were served before the guests
dispersed. Enjoyment was the order Of
the evening. Among those present were
Misses Ida Dunn, Lennie Trevillian. Ida
williams, Susie Webb, IIottie Brooks,
Florence Garland. Marie Walker. Messrs.
Thomas Jones, James Barnes, Curren.
Walter Tucker, James Powell, Alfred
Webb, Jeff Morrlssett, Hamilton Enos,
and others.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mr. w. G. Hatwell, Of Roanoke. Is In
the city visiting friends.
Mr. Fred r. Beattie has returned from
Marine City. Mich, where he has been
visiting his parents.
The office of High Constable George
Brooks has been removed TO No. Is east
Tenth street.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mcdowell. of
Gainesville. Md, are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. w. b. Bradley, on BainbridN
street.
The City Central Committee will meet
In the office of Mr.. l.. =. Pool next Mon
day night. This Is a special meeting.
The Junior Epworth Leaguers OF West
End church will give lawn party In the
yards of Mr.. c. A. Raines next Monday
and Tuesday nights.
Judge L. NJ. Miller, of Powhatan coun-
ty, was in the city yesterday. Hon.
Il. G. Wood, of the House of Delegates.
and a candidate for reelection, was also
in Manchester. and spent the day in
greeting friends.
"a Manly Boy and a Pretty Boy" will
be the subject of a special sermon u
children, to be preached this morning at
Stockton-Street Baptist church by the
pastor, Rev. w. Il. Hurt. At the eve
ming service Mr.. Hurt will begin a series
of sermons on ''The Heaven Life" and
the special theme of the first sermon will
be 'The Occupation OF the Heaven Life"
Mrs. r.. Il. Darlington, Of Selma. n. c.,
is visiting her sister. Mrs. A. c. Harding,
of this city.
Mr.. ]. c. Hewlett. OF this city. left Fri
day for Chase City, whence he goes TO
Baltimore on a business trip.
Mr.. L. p. Kidd. who has been spending
some time at Virginia Beach, has returned
TO the city.
Mr.. Joseph La Vier. who has been suf-
fering much with a sprained ankle, is
greatly improved.
The old man and stranger who was
taken suddenly Ill on the streets Friday
was no better yesterday. and was re-
moved 10 the almshouse.