The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08
A MANCHESTER
MINISTER DEAD.
Rev. Wilev Jones Expired Suddenly
at 7 O'clock Last Night.
He PREACHED WITHOUT ANY PAY
From the Sale of His Books He Sub
sisted and Charged Nothing for
His Services a. ~ Ministcr-A
Pretty Marriage Tonight.

lIfl III IT. NINiLit bI AiiIh ih'' A.
Mr.. Wiley Jones died quite Unexpectedly
at his residence. 40. 2l5 east Twelfth
street. last night at o'clock. He was In
the sixty-third year of his aee.
MIR. Jones was minister in the Chris
fadelphian church and had a charge Tor
= number Of years in Richmond, where he
was well known by members OF that
faith.
lie gave up this charge recently and
accepted one at Burkvine. On SATURDAY
ne left home, as was his custom, lor
that place. but on his arrival there ne
ieIt too unwen 20 assume his duties, ana
ON Monday he returned to his home In
this city. His condition becoming worse
the family physician was summoned
out his trouble was only considered Il
severe cold and 10 special attention was
paid to IL by him or hls family. About
dark last evening he was taken suddenly
worse and expired before medical atteni-
ance could be brought 10 his relief. lie
leaves a wife but no children.
Mr.. Jones came 10 this city from Nor
folk about twelve years ago, ana since
= resident of this city he LAS followed
ahe avocatiOn oil a minister OF the Gospel
ia IA, iiANAl Ai. At nus aAff Ae = bNllA 'itAN
OF him that he would not receive pay as
a pastor. lie would say that he would
not receive Il cent for preaching the
word OF God, and 1T should always be
free. lie was also "a writer and from the
books which he published. he managed
10 gain livelihood and besides left con-
siderable property in this city ana Nor
folk.
The remains will be taken to Norfolk
at O'Clock tomorrow morning for in
terment.
A FIRST WARD MARRIAGE.
Tho FIRST Ward young society people
will be out in fun force tonight to wit
ness the marriage Of Miss Florence Nor
ris and Mr samuel Beasley. The core-
mony Will take place at the residence Of
the brides parents. at Fifth and Maury
streets, tonight at g o'clock.
After the ceremony a reception win be
rendered the young couple and an old
Tine Virginia welcome extended to all.
The bridc-elcct is the charming and at
tractive daughter of Mr.. George W. Nor
ris. prominent citizen Of the First
Ward. Mr. Beaslcy IS a vauled cmploys
I'll the Southern Railroad Company.
They Will make their future home IN
the First Ward in this city
LOCAL TAN SYNDICATE.
Manchester has q local synmcate for the
purchase Of delinquent taxes. Mcssrs.
w w. Pool, Thcs. l.. Peulgrew aad
Lawrence h. Pool comprise tho board
with the last named gentleman as general
counsel They have already begun their
work.
When talking to members OF the synii-
cate yesterday morning. / was in
Horned thai these gentlemen have been
advised To go into this scheme II was
II
the business II was as well 10 have il
left at home as TO be taken away by
strangers. II Is understood that the now
concern will not distress the needy
VINO might Dy unfortunate circumstance
have TO lose their homes for the paltry
sum of few dollars caused by their
failure TO pay their taxes, either by need
or negligence. But that they win use
their best judgment for the benefit OF
their feliowmcn and themselves
The gentlemen who compose the syndi-
cate are well known IN this city where
they are held in the highest esteem.
DIR. TRANSPORTS PROMOTION
Steps have been taken by Congress man
John Lamb for the promotion of Or. John
w BransfOrl from past assistant
surgeon TO surgeon In the United states
navy. He then wants his namo placed on
Tho retired list
Captain Lamb hopes 20 secure the pro-
motion and retirement asked for In add
aition 10 The duties OF surgeon, Dr. Brans-
'ord was given charge OF one of the guns
~ the Gloucester and directed the fire
81 Il on July g. lN9s on the cuban coast.
lieutenant Commander Wainwright
peaks IN the highest terms OF his gall
antry
Or. Bransford SIS at the present slime In
Manchester az the home OF his kinsman.
>;y Treasurer Joseph w Br0uGuch. on
Porter street. Tie came down from his
iome al Ron Air, in Chesterfield county
d Friday last by private conveyance.
About SIX weeks since Or. Bransford
fas granted a Through One week after
raching his home and family he was
nken ~. His suffering was caused by
p.halmia, and for the past four weeks
10 has not been able 90 see. Now he can
re very dimly out OF one eye but his
hyslcian will not allow him TO use II for
ear II win effect the other eye. 1t IS
Imposed and thought that Or. Brans-
Drd's illness was caused by his taking
uch an active part ia the naval battle
q Santiago. While the Gloucester, Dr.
,ransford's ship was IN action. he was
hven charge OF one OF the guns by his
ummandcr, Lieutenant Wainwright
FOR this work he was promoted 70 pas,
sslstant surgeon for gallantry.
Or Pransford ~ BOW getting along very
,csly and Is steadily improving. but II
fearoi u Will be sometime yet before
will have use OF both his eyes lie