The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-28
MRS. J.J. BLANTON DEAD
rms WELL-kNOWN MANCHgsrER
LADY DIES SUDDENLY.
w,s. uett,e Arieen GooIsby becomes the
Bride Of Mr.. simeon Hanford Ayers,
efNew York-Other News.
M.scursrrn BusKAU, RICHMOND TINES.

The community will be shocked TO learn
OF the death OF Mrs Joseph }. Bianton
which occurred last night at 100 O'CLOCK
at the residence OF her husband, on
Twelfth street, between Sockton and
Everett streets.
Mrs Bianton complained yesterday
n,ornlng OF neuralgia, but her family did
not suppose that she was very
sick. MI. Blant0n started 10 go
TO church. out concluded later TO
remain with his wife. A short while
a,,erwards Mrs. Blanton breathed her
last The cause OF her death was con-
aestion OF the brain.
Mrs Blanton was born at Charlotte
courthouse forty-six years ago. she was
the daughter OF Mr.. J. j. and MIS- LOUISA
Mills After the death OF her father,
her mother afterwards married the heV
Joseph Walker, who. az the tlme OF MS
death. was the Oldest Baptist divine III
Virginia
Mrs RIanton was married to her pres
ent husband on January 2. 1863. She
leaves two daughters and one son-Mr'
stewart Blanton- -.
The arrangements for the funeral nave
not been made, but 1t viii take place Fiji
day. ,,-,,r,,
MISS ITETTIE A. GOOLSBY WEEDS.
A nretty wedding was celebrated yes
terday afternoon at O'Clock, AT the resi-
dcnce OF Mr.. John G. Goolsby. Iwelfth
and Porter streets AT which Mr. simeon
uanford Ayers. Of New YORK, maze MISS
uettie Arleen Goolsby, the beautiful ana
accomplished daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
J. c. Goolsby. his bride.
Miss Gay Goolsby, sister OF the briue'
was the maid OF honor. and Mr.. Benla-
min Il. c. Van Piper. of New York, the
best man.
The brides costume was blue cloth
gown. with hat ana gloves 10 match, and
the bride carried a bouquet of violets
The maid of honor was dressed
greer cloth gown, with hat ana gloves
10 match. and pink roses.
Rev. Charles y. Van Houten ofiiciated.
Immediately after the ceremony the cou-
pie boarded the Northern train to visit
points OF interest in the North.
They will be at home. at "A kensington
avenue, Jersey City. after February 10Th.
FATAL FALL or A HORSE.
There was a pitful sight on Mayo's
Bridge yesterday afternoon. A horse
hitched to buggy. that looked Ike
oountrymans turnout. was down IN the
driving snow, unable 10 arise. The horse,
while coming from Richmond to Man
chester, had slipped on the snow and
hurt himself In such a manner that ne
was unable to get up. There were three
or four men around him. and they Kept
moving the horse from one car track 10
another, to allow the trolley cars TO p, ISIS
Later Agent Taylor, Of the Society Tor
the Preservation OF Cruelty TO Animals,
killed the animal.
The trolley-car men have a hard time
In such a storm as the people are eXpe-
riencinG at this time The patrons or
the Perry-street line also had the beneht
OF the storm while riding TO Richmond
Yesterday afternoon. one OF the cars
broke down on the Free Bridge, and was
unable to proceed on its route. The pas
sengers who were I'm hurry had TO get
out and walk. or else they would have 10
wait for another car TO come along and
push them TO their destination
A SUIT FOR DAMAGES.
The Hastings Court will be engaged to-
day in tho suit OF ]. T.. Davidson against
the Richmond Railway and Electric Com
panv. The 10th dav of August 1928. Willie
Davidson. the son Of Mr. JOS. Z. David
son. was killed by one Of the COMPANY
ears on CowaTdin avenue. The plalntlns
claim $1,000 damages In their suit. ana
they will be represented by Judge 10
mund Waddill and Mr.. Geo. Hooper while
Mr.. Wyndham II. Meredith will look after
The interest of the company.
TO INSPECT THE SEWERS.
Mr. Edwin Mitchell arrived in the city
Tuesday night. lie was summoned 10 IN
spect the damaged sewers on Maury stree
near the river. 49,.
lie was the engineer in charge OF this
work from the beginning 10 the hnish. IL
j. his business as engineer, 10 declu,
whether the Guarantee Company VIII ne
held responsible for this damage or
expense Ct repairing the work. The city
hands have dug 10 the sewer pipes, and
The bitches have been left open for several
weeks waiting FOR the investigation by
Mr. Mitchell.
A BIRTHDAY SOCIAL.
birthday social was given by Mr..
and Mrs Charles Fischer at their resi-
dence. 100 east Fourth street, tuesday
night in honor OF their son, MT. Law
renee Otto Fischer.
Refreshments were served, and music
and social conversation was the oideI Oh
the evening.
The following guests were present: Mr..
and Mrs T.. G. Davis. Nj. and Mrs. j.
T. Hagsard. Miss Aln"da Mlior OF Anne
liza Courthouse Misses Maggie Tray lor'
Lula Traylor. Matte King, Annie l'rOoks'
Ida Sammon, Lille TOler, Pearl Ncwell,
and Ollie HaGgard. McssTs X. y. Powell,
Charley Newell, Lee King. >. II. wyatt,
W. G. SammCns, y. Shepperdson, Willie
Wake John Payne, i. burton, and VIII
lie Spain. .
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The oyster supper given by the Ladies
Aid Society at the Presbyterian church
Tuesday night was "a success Ia every way
IL was hard TO realize that the splendidly
stewed oysters. for which these ladies'
are famous. were tho 50 often abused
church oysters
These were pronounced the equal on
any served ans whore and everybody got
the full worth of their money. The fried
oysters were unsurpassed 10y any restau-
rant in Richmond. oysters with not col
fee slaw. pickle. bread. etc. were all serV-
ed for - ccnts-an honest supper Tor an
honest quarter
by special request the Moore Family
will repeat their entertainment at the
Gray's Armory for the benefit of the
Grays. cen mcncing Thursday night ana
continuing for the balance OF the week.
These people are clover In their different
spccialtics. and giVc a good show.
Mr. Moore H. one Of the best Hntrilc-
nuiSts who has ever before appeared in
Manchester. His wife IS quite an expert
on the banjo and very sweet singer.
I he proceeds so 10 the GraNs. IL Is Wtrtn
the price of admission.
MIR. WILLIAMS LAID AT REST.
The funeral OF Mr.. Harvey Williams
took place al Branch's church. IN Ches-
teriield yesterday morning al NJ O'Clock
Mr. Williams was son OF Mr. Joseph
Chesterfield. lie died al the Virginia Hos
pital. Richmond. Tuesday morning. where
he was operated ON for peritonitis.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
In the Mayors Court yesterday morning
the ordinance violation charge against A.
] bradley q Go. was dismissed. This was
the only case brought 10 the Mayors at
tcntiOn.
M. Robert Lee Jones LEFT Tuesday night