Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-13
MIR. SMITHS INVENTION TO BE
ADOPTED IN MANCHESTER.
OTHER ITEMS FROM TIE SOUTH SIDE.
A Small Fire Last Night-Mr. Wells
TO he Mnrried-FuncrnI of Mrs.
Darrctt-Chestcrfieid COnfcderntes
Organizc--PcrsonaI and Briefs.

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been seeking to introduce in the service
OF the department In this city.
The test was made by applying tho
gate TO a hose, through which was now
ing full stream. and the flow was quick
| ly cut of. showing that IL the hose were
to break at that point. an application
of the gate would arrest this stream
without interfering with others from the
same plug. The Fire Commissioners had
previously instructed the Chief OF the
department that II the instrument
proved satisfactory TO purchase one,
and this will be done with little
delay.
The department was called out at
| O'Clock last evening to Seventh street.
| between Hull and cambridge streets,
where a mantel in a house occupied by
negroes had caught fire from a stove
in the room. The house is at the rear
| of Mr.. i. II. Morrissett's undertaking
establishment. but at no time was that
gentleman's business in danger. a quick
response was made by the fire ladies.
and a stream soon washed the flames
away The damage was triffing.
Welded THIS WEEK.
| Announcement has been made of the
marriage of Mr. Hinton Aubrey Wells,
| of Chesterfield Courthouse, and Miss
/ Aileen Wilkinson, of Richmond. next
| Wednesday, June 10Th. at O'Clock. The
ceremony will take place at the resi-
/ dence Of the bride-elect. 10. 23S south
Laurel street. The wedding will be q
/ quiet affair, and no cards will be is
| sued Only relatives and few friends
will be present.
( Mr.. Wells IS a brother of Mr.. Il. IL.
Wells. Of this city. and is prominent
| lumber and saw-mill-man Of Chester
| field Courthouse. He is well known in
this CITY, where he has a number Of
| friends
| Miss Wilkinson IL n daughter Of the
| late Mr. Junius Wilkinson, of Chester
| field. and a granddaughter Of Mr.. Phil.
| Wilkinson, a prominent citizen o. the
county. She is a most attractive young
lady.
FUNERAL OF MRS. BARRETT.
The remains of Mrs. Thomazne Bar
rett whose death occurred at the resi-
dence Of her daughter. Mrs. David Jar
Wis, at Dorsett's, Friday morning were
brought to Manchester yesterday eve
ming and Inferred in Maury Cemetery
beside the grave of her husband.
The service was conducted by Rev. j.
A. Spencer. and Mr.. w. J. Morrissett
by request. sang GOD Be With You TIL
We Meet Again"
The gentlemen who acted as pall-bear-
ers are as follows: Messrs. Richard
Smith. Sidney Lacy. Y. L. Owens, w. H.
! Wilkinson. Charles Rudd, and w. III.
Dickerson.
Mrs. Barrett was born in Derbyshire.
England seventy-eight years ago, and
had lived in Virginia thi-ty-fve years.
She first came TO Midlothian. Chesterfield
county. and afterwards moved to Rich
mond where her husband. the late Am
brose Barrett. was for some time Police
Justice at the Third Station. Shortly be-
fore Mr.. Barrett's death b. and his fami-
ly removed TO Dorset. I'm Powhatan coun-
~, where the living sthl reside.
CHESTERFIELD CONFEDERATES.
There is talk of a meeting of ex-Con-
federate soldiers Of Chesterfield being
held at the Courthouse on the Fourth of
July next to perfect an organization to
| be known as the Confederate Survivors
Association of Chesterfield county. IL the
body is organized ii is proposed that an
annual reunion be held at the courthouse
on July 4th Of each year. The names OF
the following Confederate soldiers are
written in a paper drawn up in reference
to this subject: William l. Clopton, Will
liam l.. Cox, =. w Weisiger Henry Fitz-
gerald. A. J. Condry. j. r.. LaPrade, II. T..
Woodhn, 4. a. Mann, j. II. Goode, w. Il.
Horner, James c. Madison, Charles y.
Friend. John S. Taylor. 3. j. DuVal, j.
b. Baugh. John =. Taylor, =. A. Beicher.
L. a. Belcher, Il. b. Howle, j. NJ. q.
Fitzpatrick.
HELD A RECEPTION.
A delightful reception was given Friday
night by the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union at the residence of Mr.. b. VI.
Walker, at Drewrys Bluff, in Chester
field. Manchester and Richmond were
well represented at the reception, and
some of the twin cities best talent was
displayed in the way Of music and recita-
tions. Miss Coley Lowell of this city,
sang a solo. The Manchester Mandolin
Clubs presence was a pleasure 10 all.
Mr. Howard Swineford recited, and the
closing address was delivered by Mr.
James Belmaad. Refreshments were
served.
There promises 10 be a very laughable
and pleasing entertainment at Leader
Han next Thursday night, commencing
at s o'clock. The occasion will be the
first appearance OF Mr.. George Fenmark
Taylor before a Manchester audience. He
WI De assisted H. his entertainment b.
other talent from Richmond. The en-
tertainment will be given under the
auspices of the Christian Band Of the
Central Methodist church.
THE JUNIORS CELEBRATION.
The Junior Order United American
L. tx,or r,tst. f,,.
a grand time at Forest Hill on July Attn.
On this occasion they will have an all
day picnic, to which the public will be
invited.
The following programme will be rem
dered at the public exercises Opening
address. Hon. II. A. Maurice; Scripture
reading and prayer by Rev. j. O. Bah
cock: music; reading Of the Declaration
of Independence, by Rev. j. A. Spencer;
music: address; music; address; music;
Grafton, Hon. John Lamb; America"
song by the audience. Mr.. w. j. Nor
rissette is the musical director. and A. Il.
Tyson, secretary of the committee.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Judge T. NJ Miller. of Powhatan
county. is visiting friends in the city.
The usual Sunday service will be held
at Meade Memorial church. and the rec
tor Rev Ben. Dennis, Is expected 10 ar
rive from Norfolk in time 10 preach.
Mrs. L. l.. Anderson, wife of Mr.. p. l..
Anderson, OF this city, is visiting her
fathers family at brakes Branch. Char
lotte county. Va.
There will be services In Leader Hall
this afternoon, as usual.
The Fire Commissioners will meet in
the Council chamber tomorrow night
at o'clock.
Miss Fannie Allen, OF Petersburg, Is
visiting Miss Louise Willis, In Chester
field.
Mr.. Albert Porter has returned TO bis