The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-29
HAIL STORM IN
CHESTERFIELD.
It Fell to the Depth Of Half an Inch
Last Thursday,
THE DRUIDS ARE PATRIOTIC
They viii Keep Up the Dues and As
scssments of Those of Their Mem
bcrs Who Go so War-Last Day
for Liquor Licenses.
THE DRUIDS ARE PATRIOTIC
MANCHESTER BUnEAu RIounoyD TIMES.

MANCHESTER BlEkAl iltlAl'NH AA--''''
ius HUIISTnErT, BrArriE BLOCK.
There was a considerable hailstorm be-
low the city in Chesterfield county Thurs
dav afternoon. Hailstones Of large size
were found on the ground It did some
little damage. Hail fell to the depth OF
one half inch in the neighborhood oil
Dispatch, in Cumberland county Thurs
day morning. which left its trade mark
with the fruit trees and young shrubs.
PATRIOTIC DRUIDS.
The United Ancient Order of Druids
held a meeting in Toney's Han Thurs
day night and adopted patriouc reso-
luton. IL was declared that all mem
bers of Cynthus Grove who enlisted IN
the war now pending between Spain and
the United States would have their
dues. fines and assessments RENTED
Also. that the Grove would use every
means I'm their power for the mainte-
nance OF the family OF tho absent brother.
This order he's quite membership OF
young men on its roll who will possibly
respond TO the call OF the Governor Tor
volunteers.
LAST DAY FOR LICENSES.
Tomorrow has been set by Judge John
] lM.
last day 20 hear applications for liquor
license All the merchants VINO intend
doing a whisky or beer license during
the ensuing fiscal year who have not a.
ready received permission viii have to
apply By that day This will DE the last
day that Will be allowed them. The new
year begins in May
MIR. COOLING DEAD.
Mr. John 4. Gooding died az his late res
idence. No. l7lj Powhatan street. after an
illness OF ten days. yesterday morning at
g10 o'clock. lie was IN the forty-second
year of his age,
The deceased was well known in this
city. where ne has lived fer the past
thirty-siX years. lie was born i'm Mason
county. lie leaves a widow and two chill
dren. lie was brother to Messrs. G. w.
Gooding and jefferson Gooding For a
number OF years he mas been employed on
Belle Isle as "a machinist.
lie will be buried from his late home
this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Indian
ola Tribe Of Red Men, of which order he
was a member. will attend the funeral.
Rev. w. y. Haight, the pastor Of Clop-
ton-Street Baptist church VIII conduct
the services The interment viii be made
in Maury cemetery.
DEATH OF MRS. BRANCH.
Mrs. Cora l.. Branch died after lin
gering illness az the residence Of her
mother. Mrs. H.W. Griffith, at No. 10 west
Fourth street yesterday morning at d
o'clock. She was in the twenty-sixth year
OF her age. She was the wife Of Mr.. Ma
than Branch. a motorman on the Perry
street line of electric cars, and leaves one
child an infant
Mrs. Branch had been sick for some
time past and four days since she con-
cluded 10 go 20 The home of her mother
for that parent TO attend her. She was
there taken worse and died. The deceased
was born In Cumberland county and came
20 this city with her family 10 live about
fourteen years ago.
The funeral will take place from Balm
bridge-Street Baptist church Saturday
morning al 10 0 clock and the interment
will be made In Maury cemetery. Rev.
T. h. Reynolds will conduct the services.
DROPPED DEAD.
Preston Harris. an old colored man,
died suddenly at Redford's brick-yard
yesterday morning about o'clock The
old man had only complained OF Illness a
few minutes before he breathed his last.
The city Coroner. Or John w. Brod-
max. Was notified and viewed the deceas-
Cd lie was satisfied that Harris died
from natural causes and deemed an In
quest unnecessary.
Harris had been IN the employ OF the
Messrs. BEDFORD for the past fifteen years
and was always said to be an honest ard
capable employe His employers speak
IN the highest terms OF his character.
THE ROSEBUDS.
The Rosebud Society Of this city will
have treat Sunday morning az $50
o'clock al Central Methodist church. They
will be visited by Rev. y. G.. Marsh. mis-
sionary 20 Mexico. VINO viii give them a
talk In the interest Of their society. The
Rosebud Societies OF West-End Asbury
and Flfth-Strcet churches have been in
vltcd TO De present.
BRIEFS AND PERSONALS.
Miss Julia r. Norsham OF POwhatan, IS
the guest Of Mrs. w. Il. Hines. OF No. Is
east Tenth street.
Mrs. John Blanton. who has been quite
81. Il somewhat improved.
Mrs. =. =. Branch OF Norfolk. Is in the
city, the guest Of her sister, Mrs. William
Cox. Of Porter street
The Police Commissioners will meet in
the Mayors courtroom tonight at 7;i5
O'Clock
Mr.. W: B Chndress. Of Dispatch Cum
berland county Is in the city on BUSH
ness trip.