The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-03
A REMARKABLE CASE.
Mr. G. A. McAIpine Finds His Watch
Lost Five Years Ago.

On Christmas Eve, 1898. Mr.. @. A. Nc
Alpine. a well known farmer of Varina
district. Henrico count. while harvesting
his crop OF potatoes, lost his watch cut
OF his pocket. and in spite OF the most
vigorous search was unable TO ind II:
Last Friday, while ploughing in the
same field he found his long lost time
piece, in a good state or preservation.
the only damage being broken crystai
and hands. The watch was stiil IN run
ming order, after lying under ground for
nearly five years.
the Young Mems Christian Association
will hold q meeting at the Fulton Bap-
fist church this Afternoon at go Tor
men only.
Mr.. S. X. Mckee, secretary OF the asso-
citation. will speak. A large male choir
viii lead the singing and large at
Tie choirs OF the different churches
here are arranging special music Tor the
Easter services Professor >. 9. hng, OK
the Denny Street NJ. H. church, has been
very busy directing his very excellent
choir for the occasion.
mir Albert SaInuels, who Is tho choi7is-
ter of the Fulton Baptist church, prom
tses some excellent music on Easter sun
day. lie has Il well-trained cnolr OK
voices.
Mr. Emmett Turner, a prominent young
farmer, who has been iacap9citated for
work for four months, is now axle 10 De
about.
Mr.. Norman Jordan has been confined
TO his home for some time with very
sore hand.
Colonel w. II. oven, OF the United
States War Department, was mere this
week inspecting the government road
leading from Chimborazo TO the National
Cemetery. He found tho road in hrst-
class condition. with the exception or
nuisance existing near the terminus or the
road at ChlmboraZo, which the County
Supervisors promises TO abate. He LETT
"Wednesday for Newborn, y. G.
Mr.. r.. s. ~. Valentines singing school
at the Denny-Street NJ. f. church. had
quite a large attendance on Thursday
night. Mr. Valentine Is much pleased
with the progress Of the scholars In music
and singing. He wants every scho-
lar promptly IN their seat at 5 o'clock
next Thursday night.
Mrs. Samuel d. Jones Of Bristol. Tenn.
Garden Russell county. Va. who have
been on visit to their father, Rev. j.
z. Harrison, left Wednesday for Wash
ington before returning 20 their home.
The wheat crop along the river low
lands on James river is very forward this
year. and farmers are predicting that
Is beginning to head and in few days
the farmers will begin 10 feed II.
The funeral of Mr.. Lewis l.. Gum took
place on lnlrSOay ~ Al ~ VI. rum ms
late residence, on the Osburn Turnpike.
HenricO.
The services were conducted at the
home by the Rev Mr.. Hall. pastor OF
Four-Mie Creek Baptist church. OF which
deceased was a faithful member.
The following gentlemen acted as pail
bearers: Mr.. s. =. Waddill l.. II. Kemp.
]. w Southwark. Charles McCaul, Fuller
Farrer and s. r. Golding.
Nix James T. Grady has fine draw
ing OF the Inflated ship MAINE" on ex-
hibitiOn at Mr.. Ed. Donehue's. The draw
ing reflects much credit on Mr.. Grady 8
ability as an artist.
Mr. Winfred Rogers. a young man OF
Narina. is quite sick at his boarding
house on Louisiana street.
Mrs. r. l.. Woodall has suffered on
other attack Of rheumatism and Is quite
sick at her residence. on Nicholson street.
Mr.. George r. Scott, who has been Ill,
Is now conValescent.
Mr. Harvey Buffin Is quite sick at his
residence, No. q north Thirty-second
street.