The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-19
CASE OF INTEREST
IN MANCHESTER.
Sondsmen Of the Former High Con-
stable TO Be Sued.
CHARGES MADE AGAINST HIM.
Ballard & Ballard the Piaintifs-Ncw
Council of Daughters OF Liberty 10
be Organized-An Orphan Orr
il Beaten-Otber News,
CHARGES MADE AGAINST HIM.
MANCHESTER Bureau. liIoHMoND liAEs'
ilia Hull Street. Deatty BLOCK

III. Hun otlCGb. It0bN9 DANNA
The suit Of Ballard & Ballard against
the bondsmen OF George w. Brooks VIII
be heard before Judge Ingram IN the
Hastings Court on Tuesday, october 10Th.
Mr. Brooks was the former High Con-
stable of Manchester. He held the ONCE
FOR several terms until defeated at the
ias; election by Mr. George W. Blanken-
ship. While he held office II Is alleged
that the complainants put claim IN his
hands for collection. They further al
iege that the money was collected and
never turned over to them. Hence the
suit against his bondsmen TO recover the
amount OF the claim.
DAUGHTERS OF LIBERTY.
Steps are being taken 10 organize an
ether council Of Daughters OF Liberty.
When this council shall have been in
stituted it will make the third in Man
chester and SWansboro. At a meeting Of
LILY Council held few nights ago. the
following members were appointed COM
lnittee 10 take the affair in charge:
Messrs. w. L. WARMER, j. ID. Deams. and
Mrs. Annie l.. Pugh. This committee is
meeting VITA much success, and there Is
no doubt but that they will organize a
healthy council.
Another large crowd attended the Cath
olic bazaar last night at Leader Hall.
The musical programme. under the man
sgement of Miss A. +. kirk, was heartily
enjoyed by those present The German
American Association Of Richmond was
present in a body and assisted the ladies
In disposng Of a quantity of their wares.
Tonight the Manchester Grays will
attend in body in fun uniform.
BEAT AN ORPHAN.
The Hastings Court was IN session
yesterday In hearing the appeal case of
Sirs. Jennie Adams.
Mrs. Adams was tried before the May
or for beating Miss Bette Slate, an
orphan girl who boarded with Mrs.
Adams. The girl was out OF work al
the time and had failed TO pay her board
for several weeks. Her landiady, at the
time. ordered the girl away from the
house but refused to give up her clothes.
Miss Slate procured warrant and had
Mrs Adams arrested.
When the case was tried Mayor
Maurice fined her $3.50 and cost for as
saulting the girl. Mrs. Adams was not
satisfied with his decision so took an
appeal.
The case was given to the jury with
out argument. After retiring 10 their
room for few minutes they returned
and Informed the court that they could
not sustain the appeal and the decision
Of the Mayor stands as final.
AN INFANTS DEATH.
Mr.. George r. and Mrs. Jane Wommack
asve the sympathy OF their many friends
ia their loss by death OF their infant
Boa, Harry Baker Wommack. HIS death
occurred yesterday morning at their resi-
dence. at 3:l5 o'clock. The little fellow
had been a great sufferer for the past
eighteen days with meningitis.
The funeral took place from the resi-
Fanca No lToo Sfoclxfon street yQstpr-
Cay afternoon at 1880 o'clock. Rev. W. T.
yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev.
George IA. Mctaden, pastor OF Fifth
Street Methodist church, conducted the
services. Tho interment was made in
Msury cemetery.
TIL twelye-months-old child OF MIR. and
Mrs George Caudle was buried from the
residence, on Third street, near Decatur,
this morning IL 10 o'clock Rev George
IL McFaden. pastor OF Fifth-street
Methodist Church conducted the services.
The interment was made In Maury Gene
terry.
This infant died after an Illness of FIVE
months at its parents residence Mon
day morning al o'clock
A GOOD TIME.
The young people OF Swansboro had a
big time dancing at cersley's Hall Monday
night. Al 1880 clock the invited CUES;
were served with refreshments. Mr.. w.
r. Clements was the head foor-mana-
ger. and right wei dld he direct the
movements Of the party.
Among those present were: Misses
Sadie Moore, Annie Barham. Viola Mil
by. Sonora Newly, Idola 5tsrke. Myrtle
Russell. Maud Clements I.ottie Way
mack. Ida Butler, Miss Chaikey. Miss
Jones. Mrs. William Marshall, Mrs. r.
y. Criddle. Mrs, J, A. Jones, and Mrs.