The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-17
The Building and Land Committee
Takes Some Further Actiou-The
Hastings Court Begins Its July
Term To-morrow-Personal.
MANCHESTER BUREAU RrcHMoSD TINES.


the corner Of Twenty and Decatur
streets. Judge Clopton, the city Attor-
ney, who was also in attendance, was
instructed as TO certain matters in rela-
ton TO the purchase Of the real estate.
HUSTINGS COURT.
The Hastings Court will begin its July
term tomorrow. This is also the regular
grand jury term and the following felony
cases will be tried. The case Of Frank
Armisteae for knocking VIII Farmer in
the head with a cAnker has been set for
Tuesday Armistead was indicted for
this orense by the last grand jury.
Captain A. c. Attkisson. the Common
woalth's Attorney. has been staying in
Amelia for several weeks past on account
OF M health, but he will be down Mon
day TO resume his duties as prosecuting
attorney for the State
CITY ATTORNEYSHIP.
At the Council meeting Friday night
Judge Clopton was placed in nomination
for City Attorney by Mr. Pool. Mr.
Page was nominated by Mr.. Nunnally
Each gentleman received five votes.
Mr.. Hart made charges against Judge
Clopton in a resolution he desired adopted.
lie wanted the Street Committee 20 look
into the ownership OF certain property
near tho Free Bridge which belong to the
city OF Manchester by condemnation and
IN a suit by the Mayo Bridge Company
He alleged that the city lost this property
by the negligence Of the city Attorney,
who was interested in the same.
In speaking about the resolution yester-
day morning Judge ClOpton said:
THE city's interests were not at all
affected by the judgment in the case re-
ferred TO. This can easily be made to
appear by reference-to the facts."
Mr.. Page had this to say. that he was
sorry tho canvas had taken such a heated
turn and would possibly make I'll feeling
among his and Judge Clopton's friends.
lie would like to see the election pass
or quietly.
4 SAD DEATH
Little Margaret Pauline Kimmell died
at the residence Of her uncle. Mr. Charles
ID. Kimmen, OF west Twelfth street. Fri
day evening at z O'Clock. The remains
were taken 10 Lebanon, Pa. for inter-
mcnt yesterday morning al o'clock.
This little one came here with her
mother from their home two weeks since
on visit After n few days she was
taken IN, gradually grew worse. until
death came to her relief. The remains
were accompanied by her parents, Mr..
ana Mrs. George Klmmell. and her aunt.
Mrs. Edwin Kimmeu and family
Their visit for pleasure and 10 see loved
ones was sadly broken up.
WITH THE SQUIRE.
Hannah Robinson, who lives at Drew
rvs Mansion. appeared before Squire L.
W. Cheatham- yesterday morning hunting
for warrant. she alleged that Lou
Young and Emma Steger. all colored, had
cursed. abused and Threatened 20 beat
her. rhe case will be called before the
Squire IN his court. on Maury street.
next Tuesday morning.
STRICKEN WITH APOPLEXY.
Mt. Nat Watts. an inmate OF the City
Home. was stricken with ap0pleXy early
yesterday morning. At the request
OF CITY Physician. DR.. Lawrence
Ingram. Or. John brodnaN went
down and rendered the necessary
medical attention. The sufferer is
reported as doing very we'll at his
time. Mr.. Watts was well known in this
city. where he did fine business at one
time. ola age and reVerses overlook him.
however. and he had TO seek the charity
Of the city.
BRIEF MENTION.
Miss Daisy Nessler. OF Charlotte. y. C..
is I'm the city. the guest OF her sister
Mrs. Maggie Nessler. OF west Tenth
street
Mrs. MCGEE and daughter nave return
cd from Baltimore. where they have been
visiting relatives.
Mr.. II. NJ Fcndey. Jr.. is confined 10
bis home. on west Fourteenth street, BY
illness III has been sick for the past
several weeks.
4 number OF the city fathers eft yester-
DAY morning under the direction OF Mr..
william Allen for days outing on tho
river.
Mr.. IT. b. owen and family left yester-
day morning for Chesterfield, where they
viii spend the summer
The changeable weather has made a
number Of people sick in this city.
Mr.. J. G.. Robertson, Of Forest Hill, has
returned home from a business trip to
New York.
WITH THE CHURCHES.
At Bainbridge-street Baptist church to-
day there will be preaching at III A. NJ
and s.lo T. NJ. by the pastor, Rev. Or.
Thornhfl Morning theme Access 20
God the Father" Evening theme. Com
pensations of War
At Central church there will be preach
ing morning and night by the pastor.
Subject at night Three Young Men
with the Courage Of Their Convictions"
sunday-school az 9.l5. a welcome to all
At Fifth-Street church Rev. g. ". Nc
Faden. pastor preaching at II a. NJ. and
T.. VI. sunday-school \. NJ Saturday
nieht prayer-meeting, for men only, at
=. NJ.
services al West-End church to-day:
A
vices at II A. VI. and sis r. NJ. by the
pastor. Rev. W. Il. Williams. Epworth
League meetings at ana 7:l5 p. NJ. All
welcome.
At Cowardln-Avenue Christian church
the pastor Rev. j. A. Spencer. will
preach AT II A. NJ and at SIS P. NJ.
The Union Gospel services will be held
in the SwausDoro public school-house
this afternoon at O'Clock. under the
supervision OF Mr.. j. A. Bailey.