Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-08
MANCHESTER HAPPENINGS
scott's Casa Brilliant Marriage-Ths
"Taoky Psrty"-Personal lisa Nice
Entertainmens--Jhurch Notes.

The case of Charles Scott, who was
alleged to have thrown . rock through
the window OF Albert A. Avis, was
called up before the grand jury court
OF Chesterfield not long since and the
Jury failed to ind true bill against
the accused. Although Scott should
have been set free. this same court
sent him back to Squire Charles Jenes
and he fined him SO 90 and cost. and
$500 dollars security for II months.
Scott has been tried three time: first
at the Magistrates court, which sent
him on to the higher court then be-
fore q grand jury, which said they did
not have any case before them f; then
again by the Magistrates court, which
regardless Of the action of the higher
court, imposed q heavy fine and a
large amount of security We ask in
all candOr, is this justice toward the
black man7
A brilliant marriage took place on
last Thursday night at $3.50 O'Clock at
/ the residence of Mrs John Brown, on
the Turnpike. near Hull street. The
parlor was beautifully lighted and
tastefully decorated suitable for the
occasion, A smile beamed on the counte
nance OF all the spectators and friends
when the bride and groom in the per-
son of Mrs. Mary Burford and Rev +
r. Graham marshed in the parlor to
receive the solemn matrimonial vow
The affair was grand enc, and much
praise IL heard concerning the excel
lent manner in which the ceremony
was conducted. Rev. Graham is one
OF our old and respected citizens, and
was the first pastor of the Second Bap-
tist. Mrs Burfcrd is well-known and
much loved by our people. The cou-
pie received many congratulations. A
reception was held until II O'Clock
they all returned home we'll pleased
with the hours spent and wishing the
happy couple bright and prosperous
new year. May their paths be of rose
leaves and sunshine.
Deacon Richard 7. Cogbill was call
ed TO Chester, Va on Wednesday oil
last week TO attend the funeral Of his
brother Joseph. He was accompanied
by his wife and eldest daughter. They
returned Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Greene, form
erly of our city, but now of Greensbo-
70, N. c., spent q portion OF the Holt
days in our city. They were accom-
panied by their daughter. They re.
turned to their home Tuesday OF last
week.
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FIRST Baptist Church decided on last
Sunday to give their entertainment or
the third Monday night in this month
at the above church. Now. il you
want to see something funny, il you
want to see breeches, not pants il you
want to see courts, not dresses il you
want to see patches not breeches II
you want to see Reaben Just as he APP
peared in days Of yore il you want 10
see Uncle Nike, who wore neither long
nor short breeches, but those get out
o. the water boys" il you wants to see
the Old-an-DInahs and the shout sister
Susan dresses you want to save up ten
cents by the third Monday night and
go to the First Church. But, "ef you
amt got tin you kant kum in"
Mrs. Ida Binga Atkins, Of Hampton,
il visiting our city, the gueat Of her
parents, DR.. and Mrs. A. Binga.
Wonder what has become Of the
Manchester Alumni Is what a num-
Der OF graduates are asking. Say. Bro.
President 80 your ttme - ssi5o u