Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-28
MISS GO0LSBY WEEDS.
PRETTY MANCHESTER GIRL MAR
RrEs NEW JERSEY GENTLEMAN.
SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. BLANTON.
she Complains of Neuralgia Head
ache aud Expires Before Physician
Cnn he Gotten--Inspecting the
scyers-Other south-side Items.

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Mr.. Simeon Haufel Ayers and Miss Het-
tie Arleen Goolsby were married at
o'clock last evening. at the residence Of
the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John
C.. Goolsby. Of Porter and Twelfth streets,
in the presence Of many friends Of the
family.
The parlors had been very tastefuly
decorated with palms and ported plants,
and were a bower of green and white.
softened and toned under the light OF
shaded lamps.
As the bridal party entered, Mendel-
ssohns wedding march was played, By
Mrs. w. F. Reddy. They were met by
Rev. Charles y. Van Houten, Of the
Presbyterian church, who performed the
ceremony. The bride. a beautiful young
lady. with many charming accomplish
ments, wore an exquisite gown Of blue
cloth. and carried bouquet Of violets.
The maid OF honor was Miss Gay Gools-
by, sister Of the bride. VINO was attired
in a suit of green cloth, and carried
pink roses.
Mr.. Ayers Is young man Of fine bust
ness promise and already holds a high
position in manufacturing circles in his
jersey City home. He was accompanied
South by his best man, Mr.. Benjamin
T.. G. Van Ripper, Of New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ayers left Immediately
after the ceremony for n sojourn among
northern points of interest. and will be
hBr
sey City, after February 18th.
SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. BLANTON.
Mrs. J. J. Blanton died last evening
at $780, at the residence, on north
Twelfth street, after an Illness Of only
one day The cause OF death was con-
gestion Of the BRAN. She was heard to
speak Of a slight neuralgia affection on
Tuesday evening, but 10 alarm was oc-
casioned and 1t was felt that In only
a few days with proper care, she would
be we'll again. As the night wore on,
and yesterday came the pain grew
worse but ut no time was there
thought Of anything passing a harm
less, though annoying headache And
a few moments before her death her
husband. who for years has been a mem
Der Of Balnbridge-Street Baptist
church, had just started to the evening
service Of the meetings I'm progress
there. little thinking what those few mo-
ments meant for him. He was called
back to his wife's bedside before reach
ing the church. and when he learned
her serious condition went Immediately
for the family physician. Or. Thomas L.
Mathews. Dr. Mathews had gone to
Richmond and before another physician
could be reached Mrs. Banton expired.
Mrs. Blanton was, before her marriage,
n Miss Mills, a stepdaughter OF the late
Rev. Joseph walker. She was member
Of Baiubridge-Street church, and was
much beloved by all who knew her.
she leaves husband and three chill
dren-Suart. and Misses Lou. and Ruth
Blanton-tO mourn their great loss.
The interment VIII be on Friday.
The funeral arrangements, however
have not yet been made.
INSPECTING THE SEWERS.
Mr.. Edwin Mitchell is in the city. Hc
comes. at the solicitation Of Captain
Lipscomb. city Engineer, 10 inspect the
damaged sewers on Maury street, neal
the river. He was engaged yesterday
and win be to-day, looking into th'
causes az the base Of this very defective
work. and IL will become his duty e
decide WntIntF lNt tntA ADAAff N''i4t''tAs
should be held responsible for the loss
NJ the city sustain the expense Of re
nairs. That his opinion may be hearC
and necessary action taken Immediately
n called meeting Of the Water Commits
sloners will be held this evening at 7:S
o'clock. when he will give the result o.
his inspections.
SUIT AGAINST CAR COMPANY.
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will he engaged to-day In the suit of J
T.. Davidson against the Rlchmonu nan
wav and Electric Company. on the lOtl
day Of August. 1895, Willie Davidson, tn
son Of MIR. Joseph r. Davidson. wa
KILLED by one Of the company's cars OF
Coyardin avenue. The plaintiffs claim
$40 900 damages in their suit, and the!
viii be represented by Judge Edmun'
WaddW and Mr. George Hooper, whil
Mr. Wvndham r.. Meredith will lool
after the interest Of the company.
nv suecial request. the Moore famil.
wli reneat their entertainment at tn
Cravs' Armory. for the benefit OF tn
Gravs commencing tonight, and con
timing TO the end OF the week. MI
Moore is one Of the best ventriloquist
Who has ever before appeared in Man
chester. His wife is quite an expert Of
the banjo. and very sweet singer.
A very delightful birthday social wa
GIVEN Tuesday evening by Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Fischer. at their residence, Nc
,o9 east Fourth street, in honor Of thei
son. Mr.. Lawrence Otto Fischer anon
tbose present were: Mr. and Mrs. +. {
/ Devts Mr.. and Mrs. J. +. Haggard; Mis-
Almeda Major. Of Amelia Courthouse
Misses Maggie Traylor, Lula Traylof
80 49,, Annie Brooks Ida SammOn
I'Wie Toler. Pearl Newell, and Ollie Has
ard lard. Messrs. r. T. Powell, Charlie
Sewell. Lee King. s. II. Wyatt, w. C
sammons. n. shepperdson. Willie Wake
Iobn PAYNE. T. Burton, and Willie SPAR
Tha funeral Of Mr.. Harvey William
took place a. Branch's church, in Chester
Geld. yesterday morning at Il O'Clock
| Mr.. Williams was son Of Mr.. Joseph I
TyTuiams and until recently lived q
| Choste.Aeld. He died at the Virgini
Hosuital. Richmond, Tuesday morning
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