The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28

Interesting Facts About Richmond Citi'
zen. and other Matters.

zrn- and Other Matters.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Prosscr have re-
turned from Virginia Beach
Or Harbaugh was reported much better
yesterday.
Miss Bessie Lee Of Hanover. Va. IS
visiting the Misses Elicit, east Grace
street
lie will explain himself to Justice John
tomorrow
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Lipscomb have
returned from Canada, having had de-
/ lightful trip
Mr.. John Addison has returned from
| Atlantic City. much benefited IN health
by the invieorating salt air.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Bossieux and their
daughter. Miss Irene BossieuX. are at the
Intcrmont. Covington.
Suit for divorce was instituted in the
Law and Equity Court yesterday by John
a. Jackson against Rebecca Jackson.
Colonel J. Bell Bigger went to Virginia
Beach Monday, ana will be the guest Of
Hon. NJ. n. Cooke.
The engine from Engine Company No.
has been sent away for repairs. and the
| old No 3 engine is being temporarily used
al; tho Fulton Enginc-liouse.
Miss Ruby Thaw, Of Parkcrsburg. W.
Va. has returned from delightful visit TO
Ruckroc Beach and Virginia Beach and is
the guest Of her aunt Mrs. George Lyon,
south Third street
Captain J. A. Dodson. superintendent OF
bridges and buildings of the Southern rail-
way. arrived I'm the city yesterday In his
private car and will 80 to West Point to-
/ day.
The Revs l.. w. Guyer and J. II. Knott.
Of this city. were licensed TO preach at
the Methodist District Conference at
! York
VIM. Atkinson middle-ased white
man. is under arrest at the Second Police
station. charged with stealing pair Of
shoes from L. Drisscoll.
There have been S2l doctors. lawyers
and merchants reported for failing TO
pay their license taxes. and they will
be required to appear in the Police Court
this week.
DR.. and Mrs. \. \. Rice. of Appomat-
tox. were I'm the city yesterday ~ their
way 10 Burlington. King and Queen coun-
~. 10 attend the meeting OF tie Kappa
hammock Association. which convenes
Wednesday.
The condition Of the little boy, Miles
Barnum. who fell down the steps Of his
fathers house. 406 - south Laurel ST.,
SUNDAY. apl injured himself was improv-
ed yesterday, and his recovery is now
hoped iur
The ladies OF Grace-Street Baptist
church will give one of their popular e%-
cursions TO old Point. ocean View, and
Buck Roe on Tuesday August I'd. The
proceeds will be given 20 the building fund
Of their new church and they ask the pa
:ronage OF their many friends.
The Fulton Baptist church, of which
the Rev j. i. Harrison is pastor. Is
rapidly nearing completion. Handsome
ratings around the altar were placed IN
last week. and the carpets will be laid
IN a few days. The carpets have already
been purchased and are paid for.
The ladies' Of East-End Baptist church.
who have been holding a lawn party on
the corner Of Twenty eighth and + streets
during the past week. have decided to
continue the festivities until next Satur-
day. The success which has rewarded
their efforts has been most hattering.
Mr. d. II. Parrish. of 2l7 west Marshall
street. and his brother. Mr.. Robert Par
rish. clerk in the G. & O. Car Department
office were called away 20 Louisa last
Saturday by the sudden Illness Of their
father who Is seventy-siX years old.
There was no change for the better yes
torday.