Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10

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day for probate and record. The pro-
perry, personal and real estate. is esti-
mated at $1,000. and the estates execu-
tor was required TO give bond for SIS,
600. When court adjourned, a meeting
of the County Bar Association was held,
and the resolutions of regret on account
OF the death Of the lamented Zach T.
Wood were read, and ordered TO be filed
with the record of the association.
PRETTY SwANsBORO' WEDDING.
Truly one OF the prettiest weddings
which have dispeled the quletude of
Swansboro for seasons was that OF yes
terday evening, when Mr.. Algernon b.
Morrissett and Miss Maggie Ellen Donald
were Joined in the bonds OF holy we'd
lock. The ceremony was performed at
Clopton-Street Baptist church by the pas
tor. Rev. w. r. Haight. The church had
been beautifully and tastefully decorated
for the occasion. so auspicious in the
lives Of these two young people, and
with its banks OF palms. ferns, and ever
green's, and illuminated by lights OF pink
and green, was very bower Of enchant-
ment.
Miss Donald, preceded by the at
tendants and leaning on the arm OF
the groom-elect, approached the altar,
where they were met by the minister, and
there. In sight of God and man." were
made husband and wife.
The bride wore a handsome creation Of
navy-bue, and carried pearl roses. She
IS a winsome and accomplished young
lady and numbers friends by hosts
wherever she is known.
The groom Is a popular young merchant
OF Swansboro, and by his sterling quail
ties and kind bearing has made himself
a general favorite in his community.
The attendants were Messrs. Peter
Donald, Jr. Cbest man. Jefferson T. Nor
risette, Harvey Bowen. and Oscar b.
Harris. Of Charlottesville. Va.
When the ceremony was over, accom-
panied by the congratulations and good
wishes of many friends and by their at
. tendants. the young couple were driven
to the depot, and at o'clock left for an
extended round Of the leading northern
cities. Upon their return, they will re-
side in Swansboro, where their home will
be beautifed with the large number OF
handsome and useful presents from
friends.
POLICE-COURT NEWS.
Two youths. who gave their names as
Walter Williams and Wilbur Hampton,
were before Mayor Maurice yesterday
morning for trespassing on personal pro-
perty on the river bank Monday and
were fined $50 and costs. This property
was owned by Messrs. Lyon Monta-
CUE. and consisted of a lot Of lumber on
the Manchester side Of James river, which
had been noticed to be decreasing by
degrees. The owners employed Mr..
Hammond Fischer 10 keep a look out for
certain suspected gentry as the cause
of this phenomenal disappearance. AS a
result of Mr.. Fischer's efforts 1t all soon
came to light. Officer Wright was
'phoned for and arrested the young men,
Their means OF getting the tirlber was
UNIQUE as it was effective. They wouiu
set the timber adrift. and when IL mao
aoated a safe distance down the river
would catch it with their boats.
The negro man, Linwood Lewis, "h'
vas brought back from Goochland county
where he had gone to elude the authorl
lies. and who was charged with trespass
ina, on the premises of Elizabeth Jones
was also before his Honor, and was hne'
s. and required to give bond in 500 ioi
six months. Linwood couldn't do either
50 he had 10 go TO jail.
A PLEASANT EVENING.
The residence OF Mrs. Sharp, No. lG
| east Eighth street, was the scene MON
| dav evening OF a very pleasant party
The young people enjoyed themselves uh
| til a late hour in games and vocal ana III
| strumental music. Refreshments WeI'
served in abundance at IL o'clock. Among
those present were Misses Daisy OSBORNE
Mollie Osborne, Eta Mccullough, Mat0'
Tavlor. Hattie Taylor; Lillian Hobson, o
richmond; Alice sharp, and Maggie
| Sbarp: Messrs. Samuel Westcott, Fores
Wbitlock. Dannie Osborne, Russell DOW
| DIV. Willie Chalkley, While Rowlett, WI
lie Heines. Robert Fowlkes, Ihoma
sharp. Eddie Sharp, Jesse Bucker
Thomas Nance, Page Anderson, Rulu'
and Augustine Hobson, James WhltlocK
Dunavant BEDFORD. and c. Breeder.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mr.. II. II. Cosby is detained at home By
sickness.
Mr.. ]. w. Stanley. OF Cincinnati, wa!
In the city yesterday.
The Hastings Court adjourned Tor th'
term yesterday after the transaction OF
few chancery causes.
Mr.. Ellis entertained his many frlend'
at his residence. on Clopton Hill, Monday
night. The company enjoyed themselves
with the dance until late hour.
Mr.. j. r. Southland, Of New York, was
in the city yesterday.
At a recent meeting OF Indianoia TriDe
No. 80. Improved order OF Red Men, th'
following resolution was adopted: he
solved. That a vote Of thanks be. and Is
hereby. rendered to Rev Brother j. %
Rabcock for his able and eloquent ser
mon preached to our order, and TO the
choir and other paie-face friends for then
sweet singing.
Miss Mamie Turpin, Of Halisboro'
Chesterfield county, is the guest Of bel
aunt, Mrs. Logan Porter, on Cowardir
avenue.
Miss Fannie Shotwell, who has been at
tending college in Stanton, has returned
TO her home, on Cowardin avenue.
Mr.. Hugh l.. Gill. whose face is IA
millar one on the streets OF Manchester
has announced that he will be- married
on the 18th Of March.
Mr.. Harry Callegan, a Manchester BOY
sailed Monday for Barbados, West In
dies, where he will take charge Of a to-
bacco factory. Mr.. Callegan is quite
prominent tobacconist. lie has travelled
considerably as buyer and inspector OF
tobacco. and recently had charge OF a
large factory in Canada.
In the County Court of Chesterfield Mon
dav Edgbert Studavant was on trial for
betraying Harriet JOHNSON carry III Jdhu'
cry. The couple were married by ORDER
OF the Court.
There IS another case OF alleged hold
up, in which Mr.. Charles Long Is this time
the victim. The scrimmage, In which Mr..
Long lost a bunch OF fish and $, occurred
Saturday night at AicDonough and
Twelfth streets. The gentleman was at
tackled by two negro men, who, when
they had literally wiped up the street
with him and taken his money, passed by
on the other side.
There is 10 all outward appearances a
worthy case OF restitution at 3l7 west
Tenth street. The family OF John Mat
Ahouc ore In NerY reduced circumstances.