The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-08
NO HOPE FOR
HIS RECOVERY.
Former Resident Of Manchester Dying
at Manassas.
Mr.. MERCHANT IS IN EXTREM'S.
Manchester Has a Distinguished Wis
itor-Thc Catholics OF Chesterfield
Building a Chapel-OthcrI Items
From over the River.
u.xcrysr,o Brnr.u I1onmoxp Trmrs.

fiis HUI STREET. BEArftE BLOCK
in a letter to n friend in this city PCS
.erday from DR.. towcl Merchant, ne
stated that his brother, Dir. Miller Mer'
chant. was no better. and that there was
uttle hope OF his recovery. In fact, MS
Ife was despaired Of. Mr.. Miller mer-
chant. the iil man, IS at his home in
MANASSAS. Ito was formerly a resident
OF this city. and was a clerk In the store
house at the Southern shops. lie made
many friends among the young people
while living in the city, who VIII learn
OF his extreme illness with much sorrow
He has relatives living here.
A DISTINGUISHED VISITOR
Mr. j. T. kaufman, of New YORK, was
in tho city yesterday calling on Dr.. John
W Broadnax, the city Coroner. Mr..
kaufman is possibly one Of the most
noted artists IN this country, and IS UNI
doubtedly the best ever in this section.
IIe Is man OF considerable reputation
In his chosen profession, and has been
the recipient Of many honors In this and
other countries. lie has had works from
his studio placed on exhibition ct the
Paris salon. and IS the possessor OF many
medals OF honor which were presented
20 him.
A CATHOLIC CHAPEL.
The German Catholics Of Chesterfield
are making arrangements 20 build a
chapel. They contemplate erecting Il
about two miles from Forest Hlil. near
Granite. In this section there IS quite
q number OF thrifty farmers OF this
faith, and they intend having place
Of worship near their homes At the
present time they worship az 81. Mary. S
German Catholic church in Richmond
One Of the most prominent men Ia the
section said while IN the city yesterday
that the house would be completed with
IN two months and ready for occupancy.
1t is not their Intention TO have regular
services every Sunday for the congrega-
ton will be too small 10 allow It. Nessrs.
Henry and Ben. Schultz and Joseph
Middendorf are working Tor the chapel
and have the matter IN charge.
A PLEASANT TINE.
The social entertainment held at Cen
iral Methodist church Tuesday evening
under ire auspices OF the Christian Band.
vas a decided success both IN the rondi-
ton OF the programme and the pleasure
of the audience The programme was as
follows:
Opening piece piano solo)-"1ntermozzo
from Cavalleria kuslcana' by Miss
Humorous reading OF hts own compo-
siuOn BY Mr.. Arthur Simpson, OF Rich
mOnd.
Selections on the guitar by Mr. sam
Crowder. director OF tho ola Dominion
Sextette Club. OF Richmond.
Recitation by Miss Carrie Bowman.
A solo by Miss Mabel Bradshaw, of
Rev. Il r. Williams. pastor or West
End Methodist church. Las been request
% 10 preach a sermon to the Druids OK
this city. III has consented ana sunday,
October - in the afternoon. has been
the date and time se.. ON that occasion
Cynthus Grove Will meet az their lodge
room and march 20 the church in a BODY
Mr. Williams. Who Is member OF the
order. viii preach on Druidlsm
BRIEF MENTION
Nr. and Airs. $ S. Moore, Of spencer
are IN the city They are stopping. with
H. mother. AIRS Fred Wagner, OF Terra
Mr. Charles Keller. OF suffolk W., was
IN the city Tuesday calling on his oid
Mrs Adolphus spain. who has been
visiting friends 81 tho county. has Zee
turned to her home at Dry Bridge
Mr. Frank Barton. Ir~ %, tni. city nls
returned from visit 90 friends M New
York. lie will leave IN few days u
resume his studies az Randolph Macon
Academy. at Bedford City.
Miss Mamie Carroll ot M1ioaca, 1nes-
ierhC'1 county Is visiting MTs. Nihdm
Bowman OF 30. 4l1 ives. Fourteenth
Nr I. NJ. Taylor. or swansboro. has
returned from pleasant trip TO iaInl-
sow.
policeman Richard L. Jones is in az his
home. ou west Two fth street
SIR Henry s. jordan. who has been &C.
tainel al his home by illness. Va apie
fo he on tie streets for while TUESDAY
night. 81,
The County Court ~ Chesterfield VIII
be IN session next Monday.
Puck FISHERS veteran picnic VIII take
place al Beaufort Springs to-day
The County School Board VII me,
at the courthouse to-day az 10 O'CLOCK
They will thon select books for me com
Ing year for the public schools