The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-31
Mr.. W. B. TAYLOR FAILS.
A swAxsBoRo MERCHANT MAKES
AN ASSIGNMENT.
0atah. Might Services In Two Churches
04hsr Manchester News OF Interest.
Personal Mention.
Max HrsTEn BrRgAU HrcnsoSn TINES.
iIfa Hull STREET BEATTIE BLOCK.

iIie IuLL STREET. BEATTIE BLOCK.
w. Is. Taylor a merchant OF swans
bore, made an assignment yesterday
with Thomas i. Pcttigrcw as trustee.
In the deed he CONVEYS his stock IN
store and all his real estate. consisting
OF the store IN which ne did business and
two dwelling houses and lots.
The trustee Is empowered TO carry on
the business for thirty days, ~ he secs
proper. then the property Will have to be
sold at auction.
The preferred creditors are:
First--J. b. Bianton, OF Richmond, Tor
$50.
Th!rd-Todd & Justis for 800.
Fourth--All other creditors will share
The deed Of assignment Will be placed
on record IN the clerks ONCE OF 'hes-
teriicld county to-day.
WATCH NIGHT SERVICES.
The CONGREGATION OF Central ana ruin
street Methodist Episcopal churches Will
unite IN a union watch night service To-
niaht at $3.50 at FIfth-Street Methodist
rev. w. w. Lear, pastor Of Central
church will preach az 10 +; NJ ai.er
which the sacrament OF the Lord sup
per will be administered. ,.,a
The public is Invited to unite IN TINS
The clerk Of the Hastings Court issued
yesterday afternoon a marriage license
Mr.. samuel K. cuIiey and Mrs Ida
May Daniel.
MAGISTRATES COURT.
'Squires Jones and Chatham were en-
gagged all OF the fore part OF yesterday d.
Maury street and the Petersburg turn
pike in the trial Of cross warrants be-
tween Mr. II. W Hey and his brother
ln-law. Mr.. Gus Paul These parties
fell heir to a piece OF property In Ches-
terhod. II had never been divided ana
each accused the other OF driving on nus
portion and running his ,urn'Rs d ana -
wheat crop. They were each hned %
and cost.
HI-K'RY FARM.
"Hick'ry Farm" will be presented at
Leader Han with matinee ana cNthlhS
performance by the JEFFERSON Dfitnauc
Club. on SATURDAY. next. inc prOceenS
win be for the benoht OF the Ladies Aux
Hilary of the Brotl crhood OF Locomotive
Engineers.
This ordcr is composed OF the wives ana
sisters OF engineers. and their 0pJ@ct Is
to help the widows ana families or de-
ceased or disabled engineers. Inc cause
is "A most worthy one. These ladies' nave
done noble work in this community.
The entertainment has Neen spoken ol
highly by all who have witnessed tne pei per
Torrance. All who attend VIII receive
the worth OF their money In enjoyment
as well as helping worthy cause.
STEMS CASE DISMISSED.
The civil suit OF stein VS.. Trent was
tried al Chesterfield Courthouse Wednes-
day before Squire Archer Cheatham,
and the case was dismissed.
on the 10Th of December the team OF
Mr. Trent a farmer Of Chesterfield, ran
into the wagon OF Mr.. NJ STEM me
butcher on COwardin avenue. Ihe atcl-
dent caused Mr.. stems morse 10 run
away. and the wagon was demonsheu py
f.I n
case was first tried in Manchester, but
was sent 10 Chesterfield county on nc
count Of jurisdiction
THE MAYORS COURT.
In the Mayors Court yesterday morn
ing there were only two cases. ana 'hey
did not amount TO much. - ,.,,,o,
Allie Huband was arrested by thlel
IIpsconsb for cursing on the streets. ne
was fined 81 and went on MS way reJolc-
ing.
Henry Harris was arrested on war
rant sworn out by his wife. she chaiReu
him with cursing and abusing her ana
threetening TO do her bodily harm. Nhen
she gave I'm her testimony yesterday
morning she stated that the Ola
mand did not beat her. but
wanted to move. ana 81. uiu
not like the house ne WAS gong W i""N'
10 and the husband was taking her
things with him against her wishes. har~
ris who Is a negro Wooc-saWer, was us
charged. and his wife was assessed the
cost She said she did not nave the mon
ey and had to go down IN deiaut.
MEADE MEMORIAL CELEBRATION.
The Christmas celebration of Meade Me
mortal Episcopal church. came OF we'd
nesday night and was a most pleasani
and ENJOYABLE entertainment. The music
nv the children and their bright, happy
faces, added to the JOY or the occasion,
and Santa Claus came also 10 distribute
the numerous presents that ladehed the
beautiful Christmas tree.
All present entered into the Joyous oc-
casion with the true spirit Of the CHRIST
mas tide. and the festival VIII be long
looked back TO as one or pleasure ana
gladness.
BRIEFS AND PERSONALS.
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph l.. Staples have
returned from their bridal tour. Ihey
are now at home at 1O6 west IWeltth
The city Water Works has been re-
moved in the front portion OF the mar
ket house on Ninth and HUI streets; .,
nv. s ~ Hancock Jr.. is quite III at
his home on Scmmes street.
Mr.. Joseph Crooks OF Selma, N -,
Is in the city TO spend the holidays with
his family a.. 49,,
,setbodist church. presented To the treas
lircr. Mrs Joseph l.. Breach handsome
Rev. j. w stin. OF Petersburg, va,
very able sermon Wednes 'ay |
night al West-End church. TO a large |
congregation. His text was the 4th
chapfer of Ephesans. 10th verse.
There will be watch night services al
West End church tonight, commencing |
at 10 o'clock. - =.
Mr. r. j. Jewett. OF Greensboro n. g.,
who has been spending his Chrlstmas III
this city. has returned home.
Mr.. claude Corbus entertained ms
friends at his residence "Wednesday hlsnT |
a most pleasant evening was spent by all |
present.