Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-16
G. A. CARR ASSIGNS.
wELL-KNowN MANCHESTER GRO
GER FILED a DEED YESTERDAY.
HIS CREDITORS GET EVERYTHING.
He Even Gives Up His Household
$4,000, Assets Probably More-Mr.
Blunt Takes a Bride-German.

Mr.. George A. Carr, who has been doing
a general grocery and feed business at
Nos 1912 and 1214 Hull street, Manchester,
filed a deed Of assignment in the office
Of the Clerk of the Hastings Court yes
terday, conveying his entire property,
including even q good deal of household
furniture, to Mr.. Charles L. Page, as
trustee.
The liabilities are estimated at about
5000; the assets are thought to more
than reach the amount of Indebtedness.
The deed relates that the assignee has
become temporarily embarrassed. and I'M
able TO meet his obligations. on account
of being also unable to collect what is
due him. He is therefore DESTROYS. with
out resorting to the bankrupt court, with
its attendant expense and present uncer-
tainty, 10 make such disposition of his
assets as will put them within the reach
OF all OF his creditors in the most speedy
and effectual manner.
THE PROPERTY TRANSFERRED.
The deed conveys: First, lot of land
Wnimproyed), fronting on east Seventh
street, between Perry and McDonough;
second. a lot Qmproved fronting 80 feet
on Ninth street, between cambridge
and Porter; third, lot fronting 80 feet
on Decatur, between Eleventh and
Twelfth streets; fourth, a lot fronting 80
feet on Decatur; fifth, all that stock Qf
groceries, goods, wares, and merchan-
disc" at Nos. 1912 and 1914 Hull street,
one horse, one wagon and harness, one
iron safe. four showcases, and all other
fixtures, and large quantity OF house,
hold furniture from Mr.. Cars residence.
MR.. CARR'S CREDITORS.
The trustees are to take this property
and dispose of II for the benefit Of those Of
Mr.. Carr's creditors who shall come for
ward within thirty days and declare TO
release him from all indebtedness. The
list is as follows. Augustine Royal &
Co., 1904; Taylor & Boiling Company, S525;
r. l. Chenery, sl52: Todd & Justis. Sl71.Sl;
T.. A. Saunders & Son, $l3S.66; w. L.
Seymour, $ll976; William B. West & Co.,
1874: N. Il. Savage G. Son, $S015 Whit
tie, Sydnor & Co., S61.96; Miller e. Miller,
s5O6l; ]. N. Wolf Soap Company, $3.50;
Cincinnati Abattoir. SA57; Ballard
Ballard S30S0. w. J. Heckler, $25.42; c. f.
Sauer Company, $3.50; S. Il. Beverage
& Co., $2i.5s: S. f. Padgett & Co., S29,54;
d.
s12.50; II. w. Huntermuller s. Co.. $l4;
Long & Riddick. Sll.S0; Charles L. Taylor
g. Co., $40; w. V. Hechler Jr, SlO S. ii.
Parke & Co., $3.50; w. II. Briggs &
Brother, $3.50; Imperial Cigar Company,
$3.50: j. II. Griffith & Co.. A.15; Richmond
Biscuit Company. $S.l9; Mason Buckney
Company, S37S; Johnston Brothers
Pickle Company, $2.72; American Preserve
Company, $3.50; c. A. Halvig & Brother.
S5.27; John Il. Rose & Co.. 1852: j.. Il.
Taylor q Co., $3.50; j. ID. and r. S. Chris
tlan Company. $500; Moses Opdyke, $3.50.
and Kingan Company, s10635
Mr.. Carr is one OF the best known men
In the city. He has been doing a mercan-
tile business mere for many years. and
his name has become a synonym for hon
esty and good measure always.
QUIET HOME WEDDING.
DR.. o. w. Robertson, of Augusta coun- |
ty, and Miss Carrie Lee Ashby, Of this Z
city. were quietly married on Wednesday /
evening at the residence Of the bride, No. I
sT Porter street. Rev. Charles n. Van 1
Houton performed the ceremony.
The bride was dressed in white organdie /
md carried La France roses. She is a
lady the daughter of Mr.. and !
Mrs. Z. +. Ashby. DIR. Robertson is a
Mr.. A. X. Raines was best man.
The wedding was quiet owing TO a re-
'ent bereavement in the family OF the
bride.
Mr.. James Blunt. motorman of the
Richmond and Manchester Railway Com
oauy dhe Perry Street line). went 10
Pittsburg. Pa, on Wednesday to be mar
led 70 Miss Ida Gynea, Of that city, at
''clock last night.
Mr.. Blunt Will bring his bride 10 Man
hester this evening and will go direct 10
heir future residence at Semmes street
ana Cowardin avenue. Here a reception
VIZ be rendered them tonight. Mr.. Blunt
> general favorite With his EMPLOYERS
ma ienow-enployees Of the Street Rail-
Way Company, and viii doubtless be re-
'eiyed joyfully
GERMAN LAST NIGHT
number Of young gentlemen OF the
- save german-the first OF the sea-
.Vh-at Leader Hall last MIGHT 1,bo
49, .s was lead by Mr.. Otis Morrissette
shu began about $3.50 O'Clock. The noerrv
.ahvers whiried away until mldniebt
s "nen reifsshments were served. The az
, ssr. was very greatly enjoyed by all who
:. PERSONALS AND BRIEFS
vis,,,n. ~ shelton. OF Hanover. is
Decatur street. - NO iflS
49, ~. snat n, \. Van Houten left yes.
~. ~. ga ROM Comfort, where he
VII spend the week with friends ny
Miss Lottie Bowen has returrsd 49,
fter spending several months with No.
lster. Mrs g. r. Hopkins, In selma /
!, c. /
III. James T.. Cosby. Of Caroline eoun-