The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-22
TOOK MORPHINE
AND WHISkEY.
A Soldier Found on the Streets Of
Manchester Last Night.
CELEBRATING HIS DISCHARGE.
Miss Arccnia Starke and SIR. Charles
Crawford Are Quietly Married.
A Dcmcntcd Negro.
Other Items.
Manchester Bureau Richmond Times,
1ll2 Hull street, Beattle Block.


Joseph B. Mensin who said his home
was in Rockets. in Richmond was found
asleep last night on the street. From his
general appearance 1t was thought that
he had been drugsed. lie was taken
TO the drug store Of Mr.. j. c. Snellmss'
where ne was worked on and brought TO
his senses. He then Acknowledged he
had been drinking morphine ana whisky
ana took too much of each. lie was
later taken 10 the station house where he
was locked up. Or. Lawrence Ingram
the city physician, visited the man there
and rendered what aid was needed.
AIenson says he was soldier ana
fought at the battle Of Santiago. lie
RECALLED the Doctor with Rocked in the
Cradle of the Deep" in several languages
and said he could sing it in fourteen diff
ferent tongues. Or. Ingram said the
man was only suffering from morphine
whisky drunk and would be over the ef-
fects In a few hours. 1t appears he had
been mustered out. paid of, and was
celebrating the event in a style peculiarly
his own.
\ PRETTY MARRIAGE.
pretty marriage was solcmnized at
the residence of the brides parents at NO
q west Fourth street last night. The
contracting couple was Miss Argenia
F.arke and Mr.. Charles Crawford Rev
j. 4. Wallace. the pastor of Fifth Street
Methodist church. conducted the ser
vices. only "a few intimate friends and
relatives were present After the ex-
ercises a reception was rendered the
wedding party The popularity Of the
bride and groom was evidenced by a
number OF handsome and useful presents.
The bride is the handsome and attrac-
tive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Preston G..
Starkc She is loved by her many
friends for her personal charm.
Mr. Crawford is q most worthy young
man Of Richmond He IS a valued en-
ploye OF the Southern Railway Company
I'm this city. The newly welded couple
will make Manchester titir future home.
LOST HIS MIND.
James Anderson, a poor and unfortu-
nate negro man was locked up by the
police yesterday I'm the station house He
was taken from his home at Fifteenth
and Decatur streets by them at the re-
quest Of his family. 1t is feared the old
man has lost his mind. That IS the
charge against him.
At O'Clock this morning commits
sion Will be held on his case The board
will be composed Of Magistrates w. D..
Ilthgow, \. u. Tyson and John w.
Caudle
Clerk Of the Hastings Court Duval on
yesterday granted a license 20 marry 10
Mr. George Blanton and Miss Lucy n.
Jarrett This young couple will be we'd
ded tonight by Rev. j. \. Spencer pas
tor OF Cowardin Avenue Christian church.
OUTWITTED THE OLD FOLKS.
The many friends OF Mr.. r.. T.. Bailey
and Miss Minnie Clarke expected 10 see
these young people married az Cowardin-
Avenue Christian church last night In
vitations had been extended and all pre-
parations made for the joyful event here
and everything was progressing finely
until the parent with the marble heart
put in his say n
Mr. Bailey sent his brother 20 Interview
Mr. Emmett Clarke. the parent Of the
young lady, and get his permission for
the knot 10 be tied. Mr.. Clarke at the
time was in the country engaged az work
and the young man came back with the
impression that all was wei.
But a few days since Mr. Clarke came
home from his country job. Things did
not appear 90 please him and he made
a severe and desperate objection 10 the
marriage The young people decided that
marry they would whether father liked
~ or not
They took the It o'clock train Tuesday
night for Washington where thcv were
20 be united yesterday by a Washington
minister They will reside in this city
on their return 10 Virginia.
Mr. George Blanton and Miss Lrcy a..
Barrett will be married tonight
AT o'clock by the Rey. j. A. Spencer,
pastor OF Cowardin-Avonue Christian
church.
These young people are quite popular
with their many friends in this city. The
bride-clect Is the daughter OF Mrs w.
H. Barrett OF POwhatan street and is a
most attractive and charming young
lady who Is admired for her personal
charms.
Mr. Blanton also has many friends who
VIII extend 10 him and his partner in
life. their best wishes
BALi<ALACY.
Mr.. William Bernard Ball. n prominent
young man OF Manchester. was welded
10 Miss Aline Lacy Of Lynchburg in the
latter city yesterday afternoon ct
O'Clock. The ceremony WAS performed at
the residence OF the brides aunts. Misses
Annie and Pattie Lacy. AT No. Ga Court
street.
After the ceremony the newly welded
couple took the southern railroad
train for Jacksonville. FLA, whore they
will spend their honeymoon. On their