The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-18
SCHOOL HOUSE ON FIRE.
THE PUPILs aOWEvER ESCAPE
IyJURT.
The sham Initiation by Red Mcn--The
Heptasophs' supper--Iwo we'd
dings--Othcr News. 9ii
N,x,urs,rn BrRr,u RICHMOND TINES.
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ffig HILL l. NfNEfT Df ~ 10 PitNNs
a slight fire occurred al MOTIFS scno LOO
house about three miles from ManChes-
ter Yesterday morning about IL O'CLOCK,
When N was discovered thcIe WIS
stampedc among the children: but ioftu-
nately all were gotten OUT OF ING puin-
inc building without INJURY.
Tho teacher Of the school. Miss Bass.
discovered something burning whcn she
went into the room at the opening hour.
As no smoke could be discovered, she
went on with the usual WORK OF her
classes About the hour mentioned -
small oponing i'm the ceiling let small
amount Of smoke gush out ana IN mo-
ment or two afterwards the pdStering
on the ceiling fell with a crash ana IN
an instant the room was hleo WIN
smoke. Happily. where the p Ia ie,i
there was not a single child ana IN
few minutes the room was cleared OF the
frightened little ones.
The cries of the children attracted the
attention of Captain David Moore who
lives I'm the immediate vicinity. He has
tened 10 the place and found the smoke
so dense that he could not see his hands
before him. but i'm a short time. with the
assistance of the larger boys OF the
school he put the fire out.
The damage will only amount 10 about
$50, and it will be repaired by Monday
next. The children will have holiday
until then.
THE SHAM INITIATION.
Another large audience greeted the en-
tertainment at the Grays Armory last
night. and from the frequent applause
those present must have enjoyed the
sham Red Men initiation very much. The
proceeds from these entertainments VIII
go to the Widow and Orphan fund or
Opichisto Tribe OF Red Men, Of Swans
bOro. They have met with success imam
cially. and their efforts have pleased the
public.
THE HEPTAsOPHs' SUPPER.
The supper last night given by Hestia
Conclave Independent Order OF Hepta-
sophs at Odd-Fellows Hall. on Eighth
and Hull streets. was an enjoyable occa-
sion. After the transaction Of routine
business i'm the lodge room. the members
adjourned TO the dining hall where a
most delightful collation. had been spread
II was under the direction of the commit
tee composed of Col a. G. Evans. Mr.. J."
VI. Nunnaly and Mr.. William NJ. Allen
and all present did ample justice 10 the
feast before them. Among the invited
guests were a number OF gentlemen IRON
this city and Richmond
WAJkE-WILLTAMS.
a pretty home wedding was solemnizcd
at the residence OF the brides parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Sydenheim w. Wake. on
COwirdin avenue and Semmes street. last
night. The contracting couple were Mr.
J. Robert Williams and Miss Martha Err
mine Wake.
The ushers were Mr.. John Wake. q
brother OF the bride. and Mr. J. H. VIII
liams. Of Richmond. a cousin Of the
groom.
on account Of a recent bereavement in
the family OF the bride. only few init
mate friends and relatives were present,
and the marriage was very quiet affair.
Rev w W. Lear conducted the ceremony
according TO the pretty service of the
Methodist church.
The young couple have great many
friends in this city and their popularity
was evidenced by large number OF
handsome and costly presents. They Will
make their future home i'm this city.
fGENDERSON-PUCK
Mr. Eli Henderson and Miss Clara
Puckett were married last night az tho
residence OF the brides uncle in Swans
bOro. Rev. w X. Haight. OF Clopton
street church, was the officiating minis
ter.
The attendants were Messrs. Charles
Lowry and Clarence Pickett, cousin OF
the bride.
After the ceremony the wedding party
repaired 10 the new home of the happy
couple on Spring Hill, Nhere "A reception
was rendered them
AN ENGINE UPSET.
The shifting engine on the Southern
road turned over opposite Pauls Ice
house Yesterday morning while running
west on q side track.
Fortunately no one was hurt. Mr. Au-
gustIs Belcher was the engineer and Mr.
Thomas AshbiCok was the fireman. but
both escaped without a Jar. The engine
was damaged 10 a slight extent and will
have TO be taken to the shop for repairs.
THE CIRCUIT COURT.
The Circuit Court OF Chesterfield was
engaged yesterday in the suit OF Clayton
VS.. Barney's estate. Mr.. Clayton was en-
gagged as manager on the Barney plauta-
ton near Claremount. At the death OF
Mr.. Barney he presented his claim for
5000 for services rendered. The Barney
administrators presented a counter claim
or Offset against Clayton.
This case was tried I'm the County Court
and when the decision was rendered an
appeal was taken TO Judge Hancock s
court.
THE BIGGEST IN THE WORLD.
The Southern Railroad Company has
just received from the Richmond Loco
motive Works a Mogul engine. It Is said
to be the largest locomotive engine m
the world. II was used on a trial triu
10 ilallsbOrO Tuesday ana its action was
good, and II ran nicely. For the past
few days there have been u great num-
Der Of people who went down to the yard
Of this company 10 view the monster en-
CINE and they were all surprised at its
mammoth size. IL will be used to run on
the road between Washington and Sails
bury, y. c., and will be able TO pull six
~ loaded box cars .