The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-06
VESTED CHOIR FOR
MEADE MEMORIAL
The Manchester episcopal Church
to Organize One.
DELlNQUENTS MUST PAY UP,
'Sauire Jones is After Those Who owe
the nWealth-Funeral Of
Mrs. Virginia Rudd-Other
News Of Interest.
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The probability is that the congregation
Of Meade Memorial Episcopal church viii
have vested choir in the near future.
Several ladies were in consultation with
the rector, Rev. Ben. Dennis, at the
church rcctory yesterday afternoon and
after q talk on the subject IL was de-
cIded TO look further into the matter and
If found practicable they would organize
this branch Of the church service in
short while.
While the plan OF having q vested
choir IS I'm its ncpiency those who are
interested i'm the matter fell assured that
it can De arranged. II such shall be a
fact it win add very much to the beauti-
ful service Of the Episcopal church.
AFTER DELINQUENTS.
officer a. A. Avis the police guardian
Of SwansborO. is after delinquents ia his
court with "a sharp stick and they are
NOW being handled with gloves off. 10
has been the custom with the officers in
Squire Jones court TO allow parties con-
Vctcd and fined. ample time I'm which 10
pay The same OF late number Of them
have been dereIct in their obligations.
They have been reported TO the County
Court and the necessary papers issued
against them. Ofhccr Avis is now sery-
ing hem. Yesterday afternoon he took
Lee Brown (colorod) I'm on this charge
and locked him mp in the station house.
lie was tried before Squire Jones several
months since and allowed time in which
20 pay his fine. u failed 10 do so and
now he Will have 10 appear before Judge
Clopton. When he was first arrested
concealed weapon was found on his per-
son and his fue and costs was about
60. There will be others arrested as
soon as the officer can lay hands upon
them.
MRS. RUDDS FUNERAL
The remains Of the nte Mrs Virginia
Rudd were taken 10 Clover Hill on the
noon train yesterday. Hhe funeral cere-
mony and the interment took place in
that village This was done at her re-
quest. made some time since.
Mrs. Rudd died suddenly Wednesday
while visiting "A sick neighbor. DR.. John
w. Brodnax. the City Coroner, was noti-
fed and viewed the body lie decided
tho cause OF her death was heart disease
and that an inquest was not necessary.
The family Of Mrs. Rudd have been
living in Manchester for many years,
but came here originally from Glover
Inl. in Chesterfield county. She was
lady greatly admired and loved by her
band was in Glover Hin. He was tele-
graphed for and reached the city last
graphed for and reached the city We'd
nosday night.
OFFICERS INSTALLED.
Cynthus Grove. No. 3. l.. A. o. Druids
held an interesting meeting in Toney's
Hall Wednesday night This Grove
in in good condition and IS
gaining strength both i'm member
Shin and In finance. After the
regular work Of the order. Noble Grand
Arch Fritz Deitrick. Of Richmond. in
stalled the following officers. who will
serve during the ensuing term: Noble
arch l. j. Talbot, vice arch, &. II. Att
kisson: secretary James \. Lipscomb;
treasurer J. ". Toney. conductor, John
c. jerks: inside guard Ira w. Ally; out
eide guard. G. O.. Cox.
THE HUST1NGS COURT.
The Hustings Court was engaged dur
ing the forenoon yesterday in chancery
and civil causes.
In me motion Tor a new trial IN the
Winder will case Judge Ingram continued
n until the June term. This was done on
account OF the inability Of the stenogra-
pher 10 prepare the records during this
term OF the court.
MR.. JONES OPPOSITION.
This is the last day on which the
CfNNl0dkeN lot ohl'D hdfN ~ A'AAAe
CLERK OF the Hastings Court DuVal OF
their intention TO run for the different
branches OF the city government. From
the present indications there Will
be but one opposition 20 the straight
Democratic ticket. Mr. G.. Stroud notified
the clerk Wednesday that he would be a
candidate for the city Council from the
First Ward lie will oppose Mr.. Simon
Peter Jones, the choice OF the late pri-
mary. The general election will take
place on Thursday, the 2sth day Of the
present month. II promises 70 be very
quiet. -
BRIEFS AND PERSONALS.
Mr.. J. c. jerks clerk OF the city water
Office. has been detained at home on ac.
count OF illness.
Miss Jessie Dewitt. OF Lodi. Ohio. is
visiting her friend. Miss Minnie Newman.
OF No. Al west Fourteenth street. Man
chester.
Judge James NJ Gregory left yesterday
morning for Chesterfield Courthouse on
a business trip.
Judge ~ A. Hancock has returned homo
from holding the Circuit Court OF Sus-
eex county. While there he entered thirty
two chancery DEGREES lie viii hold court
IN Prince George next Monday. instead
OF Saturday.
DIR. Fewen Merchant OF Dumfries.
Prince william county. Is I'm the city. the
quest Of his uncle. Mr. J. w Roberts. on
Porter street.
Ar. Richard Woodsll, OF this city, has