Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
WE'D In SWANSBOR0'.
MISS WINFREE BECOMES THE
bride OF MR.. JONES.
WlkDER WILL CASE IN COURT.
II VIII Probably lie Decided To-Day.
Deaths of Mr.. John Cooling and
Personals and Briefs.

The residence Of Squire Charles T.
Jones, Swansboro', was the scene last
night at . o'clock of a very pretty we'd
ding. when Mr.. JON A.. Jones, a brother
Of the Squire, and Miss Hettie Winfree
were united in the holy bonds Of we'd
lock. The impressive ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. W. r.. Haight, pastor OF
the C-lopton-Street Baptist church. The
parlors where the marriage took place
were handsomely and deliberately deco
rated and lighted with shaded lamps.
The wedding march WAS rendered by
Mrs. Charles L. Jones.
The bride is a daughter of Mr.. Au-
gustus Winfree. a prominent and highly
esteemed citizen of Chesterfield county
and a sister Of Mrs. Valentine Stein. Of
Forest Hill. She is a handsome and ac-
comDlished young lady and exceedingly
popular. She was becomingly attired in
white %organdie, with diamonds, and car
ried a bouquet Of brides roses and maid
en-hair fern. Miss Essie Jones was the
ring-bearer. Mr.. Jones is a prosperous
young merchant of ~Swansboro'.
The couple were rendered a reception.
with the many friends who witnessed the
ceremony, BY. Mr.. and Mrs. G. 4. Jones,
which lasted until "A late hour. They will
reside in Swansboro'.
THE CASE CONTINUES.
The trial of the Winder will contest
continues in the Hastings Court. nat will
likely be given TO the jury to-day. The
case has been in the court six days.
Tho Eryurr .n. ..-T~s.- ..~ $500. 4
forts to recruit their ranks TO the de-
sired enlistment with partial success.
They took over some eight or ten men
last night and took over eight Tuesday
night. Not every one who desired to
enlist has been accepted, however, since
the officers of the regiment are anxious
To get only the setrOngest men.
MIR. JOHN COOLING DEAD.
Mr.. John r.. Cooling, Of this city. died.
after an illness of ten days, at his resi-
dence, No. 1u5 Powhatan street, yester-
day morning at $40 o'clock.
Deceased was In his I'D year. and had
lived in Manchester nearly all his life.
His birthplace was in Mason county lie
leave "a wife and two children. For Il
number Of years Mr.. Gooding was en-
picyed at the Belle-Isle Works as ma
chinist. He leaves also two brothers.
Messrs. G. W. and jefferson GOOding.
The funeral viii take place from the
house this afternoon at 4 o'clock. In
dianOla Tribe Of Red-Men, as Mr.. Good
ing was a prominent member of this or
der, Will attend in a body. The Burial
Committee of the Tribe will act as pail
bearers. Rev. W. X. Haicht. pastor OF
Clcrton-Street Baptist church. will con-
duct the service. and the interment VIII
be made in Maury Cemetery.
DEATH or MRS. BRANCH.
After lingering several days IT deaths
door. Mrs. Cora T.. Branch died at the
residence Of her mother. Mrs. H.. W.
Griffith. No. 10 west Fourth street. yes
terday morning about 3 o'clock. Deceased
leaves a husband. Mr.. Ndthsn Branch,
me one child. an infant. She was born
in Cumberland county, bur came 10 Man
chester to reside about fourteen years
ago
The funeral will take place from Bain-
.bridge-Street Baptist church tomorrow
morning At 10 o'clock. and the interment
will be made i'm Maury Cemetery. Rev.
r. L. Reynolds will conduct the services.
OLD NEGRO DROPS DEAD.
Preston Harris, an old celored man en-
ployed at Redford's b%rickyard, was seen
TO fall yesterday morning while engaged
at his duties. and expired some minutes
later. DR.. John w. Broadnax. City Coro-
ner. was summoned. Dr.. B%roadnax eX-
aInined the body, but deemed an inquest
unnecessary. Death. the Coroner said,
from natural causes.
The case of Fanny Jones, the colored
woman summoned before Mayor Maurice
800. -, Tlr ii. NJ I,ynrts ANf1E
was not heard yesterday morning, as the
defendant was sick.
Mr.. Wills says he was walking along
the street when the dog dashed up TO
him and bit him severely on the leg. He
then had the owner for keep
ing a canine which was vicious.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mrs. John Blanton. who has been quite
i'll. is somewhat improved.
Miss Julia J.. WorshaW. Of Powhatan.
is the guest Of Mrs. W. +. Hines, of No.
II east Tenth street.
Mrs. p. Il. Branch. Of Norfolk. is in the
city. the guest of her sister, Mrs. Will
liam Cox, Of Porter street.
Mr.. w. +. Childress, o. Dispatch. Cum
beriand county, is in the city on a busl-
ness trip.
The Police Commissioner will meet at
the Police Court this evening at 7A5
o'clock. II is understood that a special
police officer will be elected.
Mrs. W. T.. Crostick fell down the steps
at her home. No. Ills Huh street, We'd
nesday evening. injuring herself quite
badly. DR.. Rucker was called to see her
and rendered medical attention.
Rev. Or. w. Il. L. Smith, pastor of the
Second Baptist church. Richmond, will
- ,fobt Of 4 ofcIock at Oak-GroVe