Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-07
OFFICERS FOR GRAYS
TWO sERGEANTs AND FOUR COR
PORALs FOR MANCHESTER co.
SHOUTED The BOYS A FARE WELL.
The City Turned Out Sunday TO Say
Good-By to the Fourth Regiment
Three Manchester BOys-A Lady's
Severe Accident.

streets. The company in obedience "a
orders from Colonel Anderson, is drilling
| two nights each week now, instead OF one
as formerly. Last night Acting Captain
Meredith appointed the following non
commissioned officers: j. w. Milbrey,
third sergeant; c. 3. Firth, fourth SER
| geant; ]. J. Johnson, first corporal; I. c,
| Waymack, second corporal; j. II. d. John
son, third corporal. and j. A. Allen, fourth
corporal.
These officers were appointed to MI va
cancies caused by the former ofhcers
transferring to other companies. The last
| four officers named were raised from the
ranks, while the other two were pro-
NOTED. The company is recruiting at
| every meeting.
At the meeting of Friday night last five
names were added to the roll. Captain
elect Ogden was present last night and
addressed and also drilled the company
He will take his examination soon and
| receive his commission.
BRIEF NEWS ITEMS.
The Board of Fire Commissioners met
last night in the Council Chamber. No
thing beyond routine business was trans
acted. The Committee on Ordinances also
met but adjourned until tomorrow eve
ming.
Policeman A. A. Avis, of Swansboro,
brought a negro man TO the Manchester
Station last night for safe-keeping during
the night. The negro is c--arged with
stealing a lot Of hogs.
Rev. II. c. Garrison, Of Richmond,
preached at the Cowardin-Avenue Chris
tian church last night. There was a
good congregation, and much interest
manifest. Rev. J. A. Spencer, the pastor,
will be aided throughout the week by his
Richmond preacher brethren.
THE CITY WAVED ~ FAREWELL.
Sunday morning was a time Of consid-
cradle excitement for the patriotic Man
chester people. Many of them left
church and went to Richmond to see
the Fourth Regiment Off for Jacksonville,
while quite a large number intercepted
the trains at the Hull-street crossing, and
waved and shouted good-bys until their
handkerchiefs were frayed and their
threats sore.
Manchester has three boys in the
Fourth Regiment-Privates Robert L.
French, Clifton Robertson, and Loren
Fendley. The career and behavior of the
young men Will DC NdtShSd W -Ae'H
chester people with a great deal Of in
terest.
SEVERE ACCIDENT TO A LADY.
Mrs. Mary Wells, an estimable lady Of
this city, was the victim of a very pain
full accident at her residence, No. S3
Hull street, yesterday morning She
went up stairs, but was so fatigued by
the effort that she tainted and fell 10
fro inc 10
left shpulderblade and sustaining severe
bruises. DR.. Edgar Archer was called
in, and treated the lady. She was resting
easily later in the day. Her friends
fear, however, that it will be long
time before she is entirely recovered.
Arthur Snellings, little son Of Mr.. An
drew T. Snellings, who fell at his home,
No. 1903 Porter street, Saturday and
broke his arm, is doing very we'll. When
first broken the little fellow suffered
so much pain from the member that DR..
Ingram, who set It, had 10 administer
chloroform.
REV MR.. SWEENEY breaches.
Rev. L. 4. Sweeney, pastor Of the Sew
enth-Street Christian church, Richmond,
preached to a large congregation at
Leader Hall Sunday afternoon at $3.50
O'Clock. His subject was, "Reconcilia-
ton"
Rev. c. L. Morrison. of West Point,
preached at both services at Cowardin-
Avenue Christian church Sunday, aiding
Rev. j. A. Spencer, the pastor, in his
revival meeting. The revival will 80 on
this week, and Mr.. Spencer will be aided
by Rev. L. NJ. Omer II. c. Garrison, and
Z. 4. Sweeney.
MIR. and Mrs. B. p. Miller have issued
cards of invitation 20 the marriage of
their daughter Miss Carrie V. Miller, to
Mr.. Junius A. Brown. The ceremony will |
be performed tomorrow evening at $50 /
o'clock at Hopewell chcrch, in Chester |
field county. After the ceremony recep- |
ton will be rendered them at the home /
Of the groom.
Manchester Lodge, No. II. A. +. and A. |
NJ, at a recent meeting, elected the fol- |
lowing officers for the next year: Worthy |
Master, w. Lance Walker; Senior War
len w j. Morrisette; Junior Warden, |
:. 5. Latham; Treasurer. W. w. Pool;
f. II. Fitzgerald; Senior Dea-
ron. Ben p. owen. Jr.; Junior Deacon,
Thomas II. Betty; Tiler, w. T. Lithgow;
rrustees-John OBrien, A. l. Adamson,
md John G. Rice; chairman Stewards
Committee II. A. Maurice.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mrs. George P. Reams. who has been
iick, is improving.
The members of Asburv church will
onduct a protracted meeting during the
week.
Mr.. II. j. Bolton has suffered a relapse,
,ut is now getting along nicely.
AR. Oscar Enright, Of Danyille, is visit
ng the Iamiiy OF MIR. c. = 9snes, in
;wansboro'.
Mrs. Matthews, OF Durham, n. c., is
'isiting her daughter. Mrs. John NJ Cor
nan, OF Eighth and Porter streets.
Captain George w. Meredith LETT for
IFS home, in Monroe. n. c., Saturday
light.
Miss Allie Chappell. OF Lynchburg. is
he guest OF Mrs. William Smith, on west
thirteenth street.
Miss Rosa Whitworth. who has been
listing relatives in this city, returned
o her home. in Berkeley, yesterday.
Mrs. George Seredell and children. OF
alisbury. y. c., are visiting Mrs. A. b.
icCrone. on west Thirteenth street.
Miss Ellie l. Prince. from Jarratts. f.
listing her sister Mrs. /. w. Cheatham.
crner Nineteenth and Maury streets.
Miss Gertrude Wilson, of North Bel |
ngham. Mass, is here on visit TO her
lster, Mrs. ]. II. ID. Johnson, OF Mark
treet.
Miss Emma Lamb, who has been visit
lg friends in Bristol, Tenn. Cor several
'eeks past. has returned to her home.
n west Thirteenth street
MIS-. Matthew Morton, Of east Ninth !