Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-06
MARRY AT ST. LEGER.
CHARMING YOUNG LADY OF CHEs-
TERRIFIED Welded YESTERDAY.
OTHER ITEMS FROM The SOUTH SIDE.
Death of Mrs. Fore, of Powhntan-
Bundy Recorder for Post-0mce-Mr.
cessor TO Mr.. G. T.. Moore.

"st. Leger," the pleasant home of Pro-
fessor Lawson Morrissette, in Chester
field county, was the scene of very
pretty wedding yesterday afternoon at
3 o'clock, when Professor Morrisette's
only daughter. Miss Mamie Thornton,
became the bride OF Mr. George II. Blood,
OF Sussex county. Quite large number
OF friends of the family were present to
witness the ceremony, and TO wish the
young couple many years of happiness
and usefulness.
The bride was attired in a suit OF brown
and carried a bouquet of La France
roses She is a very popular and accom-
plished lady. For several years she has
taught in the schools of the county, ana
her friends and admirers are legion. Mr..
Blood was attended by brother of the
bride. Mr.. w. j. Morrissette, of Rich
mond, acting as best man.
Mr.. Blood is a well-known planter OF
Sussex and very much esteemed by all
his acquaintances,
Mr.. and Mrs. Blood left for their trip
AT 1880 o'clock over the Norfolk and West
ern road.
The Manchester post-ofilce has just re-
ceiyed Bundy time recorder. which is
used to indicate the moment when the
carriers leave and when they return. The
recorder is quite curiosity and unique
and useful acquisition to the office.
DEATH OF AN AGED LADY.
Intelligence OF the death of Mrs. Eliza
beth Fore. an aged lady of Powhatan
county. but well known in this city, was
received in Manchester yesterday.
Mrs. Fore died at the residence Of her
grandson, Mr. Robert Sledd. Tuesday
night, in the 95th year of her age. De-
ceased was stricken with paralysis about
two weeks ago, and rallied but little te-
tween that time and her death. She was
the widow of Captain w. A. Fore a we'll
known and greatly-esteemed citizen Of
Chesterfield.
The funeral will take place to-day.
MIR. ADAMSON RETURNS.
Mr.. and Mrs. A L. Adamson and daush-
ter arrived in the city yesterday morn
ing from Manchester. Eng. where they
spent two months OF the summer The
three arc enjoying the best health, and
Mr.. Adamson was cordially greeted
wherever he appeared on the streets yes
terday. He Is an Englishman by birth,
but is very fond of his adopted home,
and appeared to be sincerely glad to be
back again.
GERMAN SEASON OPENS.
The Manchester Cotillon Club. OF this
city, will give its opening german on Fri
day evening, the lith The affair prom
ises to be especially attractive and en-
joyable.
Rufus Jackson. negro man, was ar
rested yesterday morning on warrant |
charging him with being OF unsound |
mind.
This IS the second colored person who |
has been arrested on this charge this |
week
Chairman d. l.. Toney. Of the City |
Democratic Committee. has called "A |
meeting OF that body for this evening at |
o'ciosk NJ the Police Court
successor 10 MIR. =. t. Moore, who |
WAS KILLED by J. Penrose Carter, will be |
eieciee- Arrangements will be discussed |
Tor inc rally TO be held October 2lst
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mr. ID. L. Toney is at Bremo Blrff on |
business trip.
Mr. J. X. Gibbs. OF Matoaca, I'm Ches-
,efnead county. ~ IN the city calling on
his fricncs
Mrs. r. V, buckingham is visiting the |
Family OF her father, Mr.. l.. b. Taylor. at |
no. zi5 east Twelfth street.
fae Election Committee have been cali