The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-02
THE DEATH OF
Mr.. THOMAS BINN.
One of the Oldest Residents of Swans
boro Passes Away,
MEMBER OF THE ST. PAUL'S CREW
4 Nanchesterian Assisted in the Cap
ture of the Alphonso MILNE.
Floyd Morrissette Trying to Or
ganize a Military Company.
MANCHESTER BUREAU tic HMoND TINES,

uis HULL STREET. BEATIIE BLOCK
Mr.. Thomas Binn died after a linger-
ing illness at his late home on Decatur
street in swansboro yesterday afternoon
at O'Clock
He was one Of the oldest residents IN
that section and man who has always
held the esteem and respect Of the com
munity. He leaves a wife and six chill
dren-Misses Kate, Molly and Messrs.
George, Mitchell. William and Thomas
Binn.
The funeral will take place Friday
morning at ST. Peters Cathedral with
requiem high mass. He will be laid TO
rest In Mount Calvary Cemetery.
ON THE ST. PAUL.
A young man OF this city is in the naval
service on board the auxiliary cruiser
St. Paul, which captured the Spanish
boat Alphonso XIII. He is Mr.. Clarence
Fahr, a son of Mr.. a. w. Fair, Of this
city Young Fair left this city several
months ago and joined the navy and was
assigned to the ST. Paul. lie is a petty
officer and holds the position of carpen-
ter's mate. Captain Sigsbee Of the III
fated Maine, is the commander of this
vessel.
MEETING WITH SUCCESS.
Mr.. Floyd Morrisette Is making good
Roadway with the new company he is re-
cruiting.
At the present time he has applications
from about thirty young men who wish
TO Join his command and is gaining new
members daily.
Mr.. Morrisette is a young man OF mill
tary training. Jie has attended the Davis
Military School at Winston, n. C, the
Virginia Polytechnic School at Blacks
burg. and the United States Military
Academy at West Point He is Of SOL
dierly appearance and would no doubt
make a good commander.
THE MAYORS COURT.
Mayor Maurice had only one case before
aim yesterday morning, but it took two
hours before IT was ended.
on complaint of Mr.. a. j. Gallagher,
DR. T. n. Garrett was up on an ordi-
nance violation These gentlemen are the
owners of adjoining property, which lies
below the level of the street grade on
Ninth and cambridge streets
DR. Garnett had his lot filled in, which
made IL higher than the property of Mr..
Gallagher and this damned up the sur
plus water on Mr.. Gallegher's lot when
ever It rained. He did not like it and
wanted the court TO make the defendant
open up drain through his lot to let the
water flow through. After patiently hear
Ing both sides OF the question, the Mayor
dismissed the case.
The clerk Of the Hastings Court re-
ports twenty deeds recorded in his office
Tor the month Of May. ending Tuesday
night.
There were FIVE marriage licenses grant
ed. one TO a white couple and four to col
orea couples.
LAID TO REST
The funeral Of the late Mrs. Amanda
Day. who died suddenly at her home,
at No. l724 Everett street. took place yes
terday morning at 10 O'Clock
The services were conducted from the
Bainbridge-S Baptist church by the
pastor. Rev. DR., l.. r. Thornhill The in
terment was made I'm Maury cemetery.
The deceased was one Of the Oldest and
best known residents OF the city, where
she has resided for over half y century.
COUNCIL COMMITTEES.
The Street Committee has been called
30 meet this afternoon at Fourth
and Hull streets.
The Finance Committee will meet in
regular monthly session in the Auditors
ONCE Friday night at o'clock.
The Board OF Fire Commissioners will
meet In the Auditors Office Monday night
next At 5 o'clock.
The Ordinance Committee will assemble
in the Council chamber Monday evening
at S O'Clock
The Cemetery Committee will meet at
the Council chamber on Tuesday next in
the afternoon at $50 o'clock. They Will
then be taken 20 the cemetery by pri-
vate conveyances. where they Will give
the grounds a thorough inspection.
INVITATIONS ISSUED.
DR. and Mrs. Thomas Z. Matthews have
issued Invitations 10 the marriage OF their
daughter. Miss Bessie Boiling Matthews
10 Mr. Grayson l.. Fairbanks. The event
will take place al Bainbrldge-Street
Baptist church on the evening OF June
9th. At o'clock.
After the ceremony the newly-married
couple wN take an extended wedding
tour On their return they will make their
future home in Richmond.
The brlde,elect Is n most charming and
attractive young lady and Is quite a
favorite with large circle Of friends.
Mr.. Fairbanks is well-known young
geptleman OF Richmond. and 10 quite pop
ulsr. He Is the secretary Of the Mutual
Guarantee Building and Loan Associa-
ton.
BUSINESS GOOD.
Postmaster b. d. Weisiger makes a very