The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-23
NEWS OF MANCHESTER.
THE GRIYN OBSERVE UiSHfNG-
TONS BfRYHDsY DANCING.
An old Maids Party to he Given at odd
on sunday-Other News.
MANcEFsTtE BUREAU, RICHMOND Times.
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The Manchester Grays celebrated wash
ingtons birthday in their armory last
night by giving hop to its members and
"A few invited guests. Messrs. John Gers
ley, Clarence II. Dorset, and Walter
Cridde, the Committee OF Arrangements,
were untirng in their endeayor TO make
all present have pleasant time. The
supper was under the efficient manage
ment of Messrs. Forrest Jones and J. A.
Alden. Among those present were Lieu
tenant Charles Burkert and wife. Lieu
tenant Farley. and many others.
The oyster supper last plight by the Ia
dies Of Meade Memorial church. al the
vacant store OF Mr.. John chareton. was
success. The attendance was good. and
the yiands most tempting. The supper
Will be repeated tonight.
AN OLD MAIDS PARTY.
Lily Council, Daughters Of Liberty, Will
have d very amusing entertainment in
Odd-Felle~s' Hall Thursday night II will
be called AN Old Maids Party" The
young ladies' who will take part wifi wear
masks on their faces. Each young lady
VIII have TO bring pie 10 the party.
These pies Will be put up at auction TO
the highest bidder. The young men who
make the purchases will eat the pies.
with tho assistance Of the young ladies'
who made them.
Mr.. w. J. Carter left last night 10 at
tend the East Carolina Fish. OYSTER.
Game aud Industrial Assoc alton. m New
Berne. y. G. This fair commences to-day.
and will continue for three days. Mr.
Carter will serve as expert Judge Of the
horse department.
FOUND DEAD IN THE WOODS
While some people were walking
through tho woods OF Chesterfield yester-
day morning they found the dead body of
a man who was Identified "a George
Clausen.
Clausen IS a colored man who lives a
few miles from Manchester. near Fall
ing Creek. He was found Il short dis
lance from his home.
The authorities have no reason 20 be-
llcHr that he was foully dealt with. as
there were no bruises found upon his per
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Avis lost their
infant son by death early on Sunday
morning. This was the youngest OF tho
tripleis born last week. ON account OF
sickness in the family IL was thought best
10 bury the child late Sunday afternoon
noon. The intefment was I'm Maury Gene
terry. The other two children. who are
girls are enjoying good health.
III Wv ~ IN 1 NAL -.
Mr.. Frank Duval had a valuable COW
mat went mad on Sunday and had to be-
Killed.
When Mr. Duval. who lives few miles
from Manchester, in Chesterfield county.
went out 10 his barn he noticed his COW
acting in a very strange manner
She attempted 20 bite and injure her
self with her horns She was f0aming
at the mouth. The COW shortly afterward
commenced TO nook THE hogs and pitch
them mp I'm the air. and over the fence
Mr.. Duyal attempted 10 stop her an
ties ana finally was compelled 10 Kill
her
The owner is under the impression that
the COW had been bitten bv a mad dog.
THE DOG MUST GO.
Mayor Maurice had a full muse 10 hear
the dog trial yesterday morning.
This was a case in which dog owned
by Mr.. George Payne biz Fitzhugh Lee.
the little son Of Mr.. Joseph l.. Lee. in
the face.
The case was brought up before Mayor
Maurice vino ordered the deg 10 be kill
ed. Mr. Payne was not satisfied with the
decision of the Mayor, ana through his
counsel. Mr. W Hay Garnet. he took
an appeal 10 the Hastings Court
When the case was presented TO Judge
Ingram he dismissed the appeal Mr..
Garnet appeared before Mayer Maurice
last Saturday and argued fot new trial
which was granted, and the trial set FOR
this morning.
There We're about twenty witnesses 10
prove the good character OF the dog and
A few 10 prove he was vicious animal
About one and half hours were con-
summed Iu ine triaL The Mayor decision
was that the dog must be taken from the
city within twenty-fOur hours.
II found in the city afterwards, he
will bee shot.
THE CHARTER AMENDED.
Judge Ingram amended the charter Of
the Manchester Social and Literary club,
yesterday morning.
The only clause inserted j. that those |
becoming members shall take stock in |
The club. That stock shall be so per /
share. The original charter Was granted .
with the express understanding that the /
.lub should not violate any Ol the laws |
u the Commonwealth
Mr. Archie Crostick got his foot badly /
mashed IN Leader Han. Saturday night !
Ie was assisting In moving the piano /
n the hall when II was turned over on I
lin. catching his foot underneath, which /
gave him "A very painful bruise
wagon was secured and he was
AIKEN 10 his home on Sixth and Everett I,
streets.
INFERRED AT MAtEY CEMETERY. ,
The funeral of Mrs. Bette Cordrey. wife
II Mr. Thomas COrdI ey. TOOK place AZ
o'clock Sunday afternoon from Tho resi-
Ience. lnterment was in Maury Gene.
cry.
Mrs Cordrey died al her late home.
~ Scmm4s street Saturday morning
Il o'clock in the elgnty-fourth year ~
Ter age
The deceased leaves q husband and
light children 70 mourn their loss.
FROM THE CHURCHES
~ Meade Memorial church Rev. Mr.. Dem
is preached morning and night ON sun
ay. at the morning service his subject
ras Hath This child Been Baptized
after the sermon the ordinance Of bap-
ism was conferred upon two children.
he service were well attended.
Rev. Mr.. Jack Rosser. a local preacher
T the Virginia Conference preached
ne sermon az Leader Han. Sunday
iternOon. These meetings are conducted
very Sunday evening commencing at
clock. The public is cordially invited to
ttend.
At stockton-Street Baptist church. the
aston W. T.. Hurt preached morning and
.ght.
Tho subject or the morning discourse:
The New Life 4" Rom. s 4. Two were
,ceived for baptism at the close OF the
srmon.
Subject of night diScOurSa. 'grhe De- ]