The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-02
DEATHS IN MANCHESTER
nRs. s. d. WTyDER AND MIR. III.
RUFUS RATNEs.
The Jury In the Case OF Roberts Against
the Richmond Woodworking Compa"
ny Faiied TO Agree-Other Events
MANCHESTER BUREAU IIcHMoNp TIMEs.
fii2 Hun STERTT BRArTTE BLOCK.

ZIP HuI 4 STREET. BEArfIK BLOCK.
Mrs. s. II. winder died yesterday after
noon at O'Clock at her late residence
on Fourteenth and Porter streets Shs
had been quite III for some ume past,
and her death was not unexpected oy
her family and friends.
The deceased had arrived az a GOOD
old age before the angel Of death cailed
her 10 her reward. She had nearly reach
cd the three score and ten.
She leaves "A husband and one brother,
DR. Jackson. a physician, practlclhg ms
profession In Richmond. and an aunt OF
Mr. Carleton Jackson, lawyer OF the
same city.
THE JURY FAILED TO AGREE
The Hastings Court was engaged yester-
day in the sui. Of Roberts against the
Richmond Woodworking Company. After
argument by the counsel on both sides the
case was given 10 the jury at o'clock,
who retired 70 their room. but AZ ~
o'clock last night reported that they were
unable 10 agree upon a verdict ana the
case was continued until this morning.
Roberts IS represented by Mr.. Charles
l. Page, of this city. and Mr.. Charles
Y. Meredith. OF Richmond. The defenoant
interest is looked after by Messrs. CaDel
& Cabel. Of Richmond
Roberts was an employe Of the above
concern and had the fingers OF his right
hand cut of while engaged in his work
lie claimed that the accident was. the
fault Of the company, and asked for So'VW
damages. .
SCHOOL EXAMINATION.
Tie examination OF scholars In the
white pnblic schools will begin this morn
ing. This will be the mid-session examina-
lion. X is expected that this branch OF
the schools exercises VIII be completed
by the sth OF the present month.
Al the present time there are about .u'
pupils in attendance in the white public
school situated on cambridge street near
Fourteenth. These schools are most ad-
nirably managed by Mr.. A. II. Fitager-
aid as principal
Mr.. il. Rufus Rainos died yesterday
morning at 1915 o'clock at his home. NO.
800 west Tenth street. lie was in the nifty
fifth year of his age.
The deceased was an emplOye or the
Southern shops In this city Wnere ne nae
been engaged for a great number OF
years lie was feeling badly last Thurs
day and left the shops for MS home. ne
grew gradually worse until yesterday
morning when he breathed his last.
For a great many years the deceased
had been "a consistent member OF inc
cambridge Street Baptist Church ana
was always prominent in its workings.
The funeral will take place from his
O'clock Rev DR.. L. II. Thornhill, pastor
of Bainbridge-Stre church, Will conduct
the services. The interment viii be made
In Maury Cemetery. The pail bearers
have been selected from his comrades
with whom he worked in the Southern
railroad Shops
THE LADIES GERMAN.
The young ladies of this city who have
been in attendance on the Germ1n's given
by the Manchester CotillOn club. Will
tender their friends a german next Thurs
Only members Of the Cotillon Club and
invited guests will be present. The dance
will be given al Leader Hall and Will be-
gin at o'clock.
This is to show their appreciation for
past favoTs received from the hands OF
this club. The affair will be under the
MANAGEMENT Of the ladies.
With Monday night ended the fiscal year
with the Government Of Manchester.
The officers in charge of the different
branches of the city affairs all report their
branch in good shape and when they make
their annual report 10 the council, II viii
present a good showing.
City Treasurer. j. W. BrOnaugh, and
city Collector, Charles Wake are busy
with their reports which Will be ready
for the next meeting Of the Finance Com
mittee
MIR and Mrs. Alexander Moore. will
tender the friends OF their son Arthur,
a reception tomorrow night at their home
in Swansboro. II will be I'm honor Of the
young mans nineteenth birthday Among
other attractions the young people will
enjoy themselves in the merry dance.
Mr. r. Parke HOwle continues quite
sick at his home No. ia south Eleventh
street.
Mr. Eli j. Andrews left yesterday for
Winston, N c. where he will be engaged
for several months
Captain c. l.. Wright and family re-
turned yesterday to their home in Selma,
n. c. They have been visiting friends
and relatives in this city, and have had
a most pleasant stay.
Mrs. Mary j.. Becher, Is very I'll at
the residence of her son. Mr. A. G.. Bel
cher, on Eighteenth street.
Mr.. Sam Pool has returned home from
Blueheld West Virginia.