The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-14
THE DEATH OF
7. A. ROBERTSON.
WelI-Knowu Young Man Succumbs
to Consumption.
A RUNAWAY IN MANCHESTER.
MIR. Ed. w. Mann, the Driver, Hurt
Interest in the Bazaar-Congrcss-
man Jones 20 Speak on th 2'th.
other News OF Interest,"
MANCHESTER BrRgAr. l'rcaHoSD TINES
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Mr. Thomas a. Robertson died after
lingering illness Of consumption al gum
tom. In New Kent county, yesterday
morning al $3.50 O'Clock. lie was in the
tyenty-eighth year OF his age.
Mr.. Robertson was s. former resident
OF this city, where he was born. He leIt
this city several years ago TO accept inc
position Of agent and operator at Quinton.
lie leaves a wife and enc child. He was
the son Of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas II.
Robertson. OF this city, and leaves four
brothers all Of whom live in this city.
The remains are expected to reach the
city this morning at 1890 o clock. il they
do not arrive the funeral will take place
in Maury Cemetery this afternoon.
HURT IN A RUNAWAY.
II seems as II all the runaways in Man
chester generally starts at the fountain
opposite the Masonic Temple. on HUI
street Yesterday afternoon Mossrs.
Bailey & Blunts horse became frightened
al this point and ran off. lie attempted
20 climb the hin at Gray's old field, when
he turned the wagon over. Mr Ed. W.
Mann. the driver, was thrown heavily
20 the ground He received a fracture OF
the small bone IN his arm, and was
otherwise hurt. The wagon was badly
uStu w, DUt tlN muse was Aivs '"S"-~ 49,
THE BAZAAR.
There was another good attendance at
The Catholic Bazaar al Leader Han last
might Interest In the fair seems to be
on the increase. The ladies disposed OF
81 number Of handsome and useful ar
ticles
The musical programme was under the
charge of Mr.. J. Louis Sullivan. He was
ably assisted by some Of the best amateur
talent of Richmond. The bazaar VIII
continue until Saturday night in next
week. pleasant time is assured all
who attend. The ladies Of this denomina-
ton are attempting TO raise money TO
build church in this city.
W. A. JONES TO SPEAK.
The Democrats of Manchester will have
a mass meeting and speaking at Leader
Hall on the night Of Thursday, october
9th. There will be several prominent
gentlemen present who will address the
voters. Among them is expected Hon.
w A. Jones' member OF Congress from
the First District. speaker OF great abii-
ity, who will no doubt interest his hear
ers The City Central CC.-l.ittee viii
have the matter in charge and wa do all
in their power 10 have have grand
rally of the party. Special seats will be
reserved for ladies and they will be made
especially welcome.
THE COUNTY COURT
The County Court Of Chesterfield was
in session Wednesday and when the days
work was concluded Judge VIM. /. Ciop-
ton adjourned for the term.
James Edward Southall was given
three months in jail and nned s. and costs
OF court for cutting with knife one
Charles w. Baxter These young men are
from Petersburg and went over TO
Ettricks to see the merry-go-round run
ming I'm that place They were under the
influence of whiskey and while there had
some words which led 10 fight. In the
melee Southall pulled out his knife and
began TO carve Baxter about the head.
clipping of a piece of HIS ear.
Jasper Mason, colored, went TO dance
at Swift Greek township. During the fes-
tiyities he became engaged in broil with
two other negroes. He pulled out his pls~
tol and shot one in the leg and the other
in the side. There were two counts
against him and the jury gave him one
year in the penitentiary on each charge
ROYAL ARCH MAsONs.
Manchester Chapter No. 4S. Royal Arch
Masons. win meet in the Masonic Temple
tonight at 1880 o'clock. This will
be an important meeting 10 the craft and
every member Of the chapter is earnestly
requested 10 be present The High Priest
makes this request as a special favor as
a matter will be brought to the attention
OF the Chapter that Will be Of interest
10 each and every member
1t has been rumored on the streets that
there was a case of small poX in Chester
field county near the river and short
distance from Manchester. DR.. Lawrence
Ingram. the president of the Board of
Health, was asked about the matter yes
terday morning. He said IL was news 10
him and did not think 1t to be the truth IL
such was the case he would be notified
officially as the head of the health de-
partment. lie Is satisfied that the report
is an idle rumor
THEIR WEDDING TRIP.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mex. Montague. OF Chris
tiansburg. Va, arrived In the city Wednes
day. They are visiting their k.nspeople,
Rev. and Mrs. }. "A. Spencer, at their
homo No. 1913 Porter street. Mr.. and
Mrs. Montague were married in Dublin,
Pulaski county, on Wednesday, the 5th
instant, and are IN this city spending
their honeymoon. Mr. Montague IS a
prominent citizen Of Christansburg
where he Is engaged In business. When
they leave Manchester they Will return
10 Christiansburg where they iwil make
their future home.
THE DRUIDs.
cynthus Grove of Druids had a big
time Wednesday night at Toneys Hall
After the transaction OF regular business
and receiving two applicants for member
ship the Grove repaired down stairs where
they had collation. and smoker. This
was the social feature of the meeting
which was heartily enjoyed by the menu
bers. This Grove Is steadily growing in
membership. They have 10 members
who take a deeper interest In its well
fare than Chief Of Police LipscOmb and
Mr. j. w Toney
BRIEF MENTION.
Mr.. W. Hay Garnet is detained at
home by illness.
Mr. l.. A. Larkins. Jr.. OF Manassas.
secretary OF the Prince William Horse
mems Association. Is IN the city the
guest OF Or. Fewel Merchant
Tho CITY Central Democratic Commit
Tee VIII meet at No. Ills Hull street
tonight at o'clock
Mr.. While y Newman has returned
home after a pleasant yisit 20 Motto
way whore ne visited his old homestead
A large snake was found in the house
az a colored woman named Brown who
keeps a snack house near the Peters
burg railroad and Huh street Wednesday
IL was killed by Arthur Hall, who dis
covered the reptile.
The Manchester Irvine Mil has been
put IN thorough repairs and Is now work
Ing It's full force
The bird law goes in effect on the 18th
OF October. Beginning with next Satur-
day any or everybody can hunt birds In