Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-06
ON THE SOUTH SIDE.
REPUBLICAN MEETING ~ SWANS
mono, THAT WAS NOT HELD.
TWO AGED LADIES PASS AWAY.
Mrs.. scignorn Atkinson and Mrs.
Conrad Lipscomb-Funcrsi This
afternoon ~ Bainbridgc-strect and
Meade Memorial Churches.

II was the purpose OF the anu-admins-
trauon Republicans Of Swansboro' TO have
q great meeting last night, at which some
Of the local party leaders were to make
addresses. but for some reason the best
laid plans fell through. The programme
Was the James Bahen and number OF
decentralization out-of-sorts dissatis-
sod Republicans Of Jackson Ward, in
richmond. wcro to come over and give
the innocent Hannaitos OF Swansboro'
ofrclr conclusion Of the whole matter"
Nir. Bahcn was unwen, however and
could not come. Tie was the life Of the
richmond party. and it was robbed Of it's
,.fo when he was forced TO be absent.
Chairman Toney. Of the Democratic
committee. said last night that the col
orgd people Of Manchester and Swans
laro' were taking less interest in poll
rrs this fan than he ever knew them TO
+.kc. They viii do little voting on Tues
l.v. and those who do vote viii serve
only TO match each other. some voting for
Neisigcr and others for Russell.
DEATH OF MRS. ATKINSON.
Mrs. Sclgnora Atkinson. an aged and
greatly esteemed lady Of this city, quietly
2 .ed away at II5 o'clock yesterday
afternoon. at her residence, 1908 Balm
bridge street, after a long and painful Ill
I.-s.
Deceased was a woman Of many Chris
tan virtues and of beautiful character,
loved by many and esteemed as a friend
f5 be trusted by all VINO came in contac-
with her. whether in church or social
Ii, She was q devoted member OF
I..ubridCc-Street Baptist church. loving
.tr Church and her Master. and for many
wears now. through sickness and the Ills
az old age. patiently waiting His call
f5 come up higher" She leaves the
companion Of her life. the tender and de-
voted husband, Mr.. Samuel Atkinson,
who was many years largely engaged in
brick manufacture in this city.
The funeral viii take place this after
noon 49, o'clock at Bainbridge-Street
church. conducted by DR.. l.. r. Thornhlll,
the pastor, and the interment will be
made I'm Maury Cemetery.
MRS CONRAD LIPSCOMB.
The death Of another aged and greatly
esteemed lady Of this city-Mrs. Conrad
Iiuscomb-occurred at lao O'Clock yes
tefday morning at her residence, No.
us east Twelfth street. Deceased had
been sick for q long time, bearing her
min. however with Christian resgna-
ton She was in her 10th year.
She was born in ROchcale, England,
iu 1894. and came 20 this country about
sixty years ago, settling in Manchester.
Before and after her marriage to air.
Conrad Lipscomb % wsll-knOwn citizen
Of Manchester. her life WAS characterized
bv usefulness. both IN her home and
her community.
She was an active member of Meade
Memorial church. and her Christianity
was of the kind that brightens and makes
goodness @ practical thing.
Her husband and three children sur
yIve her. the latter being Messrs. VIII
liam A.. Conrad f., and Lorenzo.
The funeral service will take place from
Neade-Memorial church this afternoon at
@ o'clock. conducted by Rev Ben. Dennis
the rector. The interment will be n
Niaury Cemetery and the pall-bearers
will be the sons and grands0ns of the
deceased.
Cautain John S Whitworth, OF Berkely,
Va. brother of the deceased lacy
and war captain Of the Manchester Grays,
came TO the city yesterday afternoon
10 attend the funeral
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
The usual services will be held in the
churches to-day.
Rev. Ben Dennis. rector of Meade
Memorial Episcopal church, returned FRI
day from Amelia county. He was called
there 20 administer the holy COM
muulon TO Mrs Dr. Irwin, a prominent
lady of that county. Mrs. Irwin is said
to be very IN, and little hope is enter
tanned Of her recovery.
stuart Lodge, No. IA, Independent Or
der of Odd-Felows. at a recent meeting,
unanimously passed a vote Of thanks 10
lIr W. D. Morrisett and all others VINO
assisted the lodge in its entertainment
given October 18th.
Little Ruth Friend daughter Of Rev.
n. Friend of Chester, Va, had the
misfortune 10 fan on Thursday and dis
located her hip. Dr. G. W. Friend Of
t.s city, uncle OF the child, was sent
t.r and attended little Ruth. She is
doing nicely now.