Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-06
way tracks to the plant OF the Manches
Ter Paoer-Twine Company

way tracks TO the plant OF the Manches-
Ter Paoer-Twine Company.
HAS APPOINTED MIR. SMITH
Mr.. Theodore II. Smith, a carpenter OF
this city has been appointed clerk
IN the post-ofiice, succeeding Charles W.
Harris (eoloredD. who died recently.
The Manchester office is under the civil
service rules, and the two other CLERKS
employed-Messrs. John French and J..
Is. Lloyd-have each been duly advanced
number.
MIR. Archer V. Nunnally, a well known
young gentleman Of this city, leaves this
week to teach Latin and French in Pun
colleague Academy. on the Eastern Shore
OF Virginia.
Mr.. Nunnally is a Bachelor OF Arts of
Randolph-Macon College. at Ashland.
Mr.. j. Wallace Snellings. a farmer OF
Chesterfield. who lost about one hundred
chickens n few days ago. has had the
good fortune to find some OF them in the
stores on Marshall street. In Richmond.
and about the Second Market OF the
capital city. The fowls were promptly
returned to him when Identified
Rev. Charles n. Van Houten. pastor OF
the Presbyterian church. left yesterday
for Jetersville. where he will hold a
protracted meeting during the present
week. He will return by next Sunday.
and hold his regular services
Rev. DR.. w. e. Hatcher, OF Grace
Street church. Richmond. preached TO
large and attentive congregation at the
Presbyterian church Sunday night. The
music at this church was also a special
feature. There have been several new
voices added to the choir.
Rev. j. a. Sullivan. OF Oak Grove
church. left Saturday for his vacation
He will spend the time with relatives ana
friends on the line Of the Southern rail-
road.
MIR. MERCHANTS CONDITION.
A letter was received yesterday from
Dr. Jewell Merchant. who Is at Manas-
sas attending his brother, Mr.. Miller Mer-
chant, who is i'll. He states that while
his brother is quite III, there is no reason
why he should not recover. The sick man
formerly lived in this city, where he has
many friends.
Mr.. r. G. HUI, who has been Ill at the
Retreat for the Sick. in Richmond, for
several weeks, is improving, and is con-
sidered TO be out of danger.
The condition Of Mr. u. V. Hatcher who
is i'll at Tampa, Fla, remains unchanged.
He is able to recognize his brother who
is with him
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mr.. William Parker, of Newport News,
is visiting the city.
Mr. ID. l.. Toney left Sunday for Fiuvan-
ma county on business trip.
The Catholic school began It's fall ses-
sion yesterday morning az the school
house, on Perry street. with a fair at
tendance.
Miss VIOLA Nunnally. Of Winterpock. Is
visiting her cousins, the Misses Grace and
Hattie Moore. Of Swansboro', Va.
Mr. d. l.. Brodnax returned home Sun
day from New York. where he had been
spending his vacation.
Misses Mary and Leila. Harris have re-
turned to the city. after a pleasant visit
to Marlborough
The Ladies' Sewing Circle OF Stockton
Street church will not meet tonight. as
announced but viii meet Thursday night
instead.
Mr.. Jubal f. Early. who has been
spending his vacation in Manassas, has
returned home.
The Christian Band will have an enter
tainment at Central church this evening
at s o'clock. Admission will be free.
Misses Mollie and Gertie Woodbridge, OF
Chesterfield county. are visiting Mrs.
Louis Richardson, of Pleasant View.
Mr.. X. 9. White. of Bremo Bluff, is I'm
the city for a few days
Mr.. r. A. Gregory. Jr., who has been |
visiting his parents. No. 1l07 BainDridge !
street, has returned TO Cincinnati.
Miss Mary Katherine Drewry, who IS |
spending the summer I'm Westmoreland |
county, is expected to return next Thurs
day.
Mr.. Archer Woodbridge, OF Skinquarter,
m Chesterfield county. is in the city, the
guest Of High-Constable George w.
Mrs. j. II. Canada left yesterday for
Greensboro, where she will be the guest |
Of her friend, Mrs. W. G. Jones.
Mrs. G. G. Buckner. who has been visit
ng in Powhatan county, has returned to
he city.
Mr.. Curtis Webb returned home Sunday |
rom a visit 10 his father, I'm Powha.an.
Mayor Maurice returned yesterday
morning from Whitehall, in Buckingham
ounty, where he has been spending the
He was accompanied by his
amily.
Rev =. Il. Hall, Of Orange. Cal, preach
d two interesting sermons al Cowardin-
avenue Christian church Sunday 10 large
audiences.
Mr. Peter Bate, OF Prince George coun-
Y. stopped over in Manchester Sunday
o see his friends. He left at night for
Jew York.