Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-23
OGDEN NOW CAPTAIN.
RECEIVES HIS COMMISSION A. COM
MASDAsT OF THE GRAxs.
OTHER ITEMS FROM WINCHESTER.
Junior Mechanics Celebrate Their
Anniversary-wedd Announced.
Miss F1ate Charges Mrs. Adams
With striking Her-PersonaI.

Mr.. l. w. Ogden, who was some time
ago elected captain Of the Manchester
Grays, received his commission from the
Governor yesterday, and Is now a full
fiedged captain.
Captain Ogden is a veteran Of the late
war, In which he made a fine record for
himself. He IS a man Of fine physique
and soldierly bearing. From the time he
was rendered the office by the company
he has taken great interest in its pro-
gress. He was little rusty on his tao
tics when elected. but studied up the mod
ern ways Of marching and handling mus
kets, and passed a creditable examination.
IL the Grays ever see active service under
Captain Ogden, they will make a record
for themselves.
A number OF well-known young gentle
men Of Manchester have organized a
minstrel company, and are making ar
rangements to go on the road. Reports
says they have some excellent talent, and
one or two Of their number have already
seen good deal of life before the foot
lights.
MRS. ADAMS ARRESTED.
Mrs. Mary Adams, who resides In the
First Ward. was arrested last night by
Policeman Jones on a warrant charging
her with assaulting and beating Miss Bet
tie Flate. The warrant was sworn out
by Miss F'late. The fair plaintiff has been
boarding with Mrs. Adams, and yesterday
evening, when they disagreed on the SUBJ
tect under discussion, Miss Flate claimed
that Mrs. Adams struck her. The war
rant was issued by Squire Lithgow, and
the magistrate also bailed Mrs. Adams
bar No
this morning.
NO AUTHORITY FOR 1T.
The report was circulated on the streets
yesterday that Mr.. j. C. Hagan would
not rebuild his leather and tanning plant.
which was destroyed some weeks ago by
fire. The matter excited considerable In
terest. Mr.. Hagan was seen last night,
and declared that while his plans for the
future in this matter were not yet COM
plete, there was certainly no foundation
for such a report. 1t can be stated very
safely that Mr.. Hagan will be welcomed
back to this community as a producer
and manufacturer with sincere pleasure
should IL be to his interest to come. He
is regarded as public-spirited and enter
prising citizen.
ELEVENTH ANNIVERSARY.
A. NJ, celebrated their eleventh anniver-
sary last night with interesting exercises. |
A number of breezy speeches were made, |
and refreshments were served. The coun- /
Gil is in prosperous condition, having |
larger membership than ever before in the |
past eleven years.
WILL WE'D SOON.
Cards have been issued announcing the |
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Proctor and Miss Mary Ellen Winfree, in
county. next Thursday 18th.
The ceremony will be performed at Trinl-
ty Methodist church. The bride-eiect Is
a daughter Of Mr.. ]. p. Winfree, of Ches-
terrified, and a most attractive young lady.
Rev. Mr.. Proctor Is pastor of one OF the
leading churches in Petersburg.
The following delegates have been
chosen to represent Stockton-Street Bap-,l
list church at the Middle District Asso-
citation, to be held at Skinquarter August
9th, 10th, and 1lth: Rev. ]. L. Hicks and
sfessrs. J. +. Davidson. Fred. A. Lamb.
l.. Sampson, and L. B. Slaughter.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
The condition Of Mrs. l.. II. Thornhiil
IS still unchanged.
Judge T. NJ. Miller, Of Powhatan coun-
.y, was In the city yesterday.
The Cowardin-Avenue Christian Sum
lay school spent yesterday at Youngs
Pond.
Mr.. j. e. Caudle returned Thursday
rom New York, where he went on a
pleasure trip.
Mr.. r. NJ. Fendley, Jr., who was de-
aimed at home by illness for several
weeks past, was able to be out yesterday.
Miss Mary Lipscomb left yesterday for
'owhatan county, to spend the summer.
Miss Lizzie Gilbert left yesterday for
.ynchburg and Buena Vista, where she ,
will visit friends.
MIR. and Mrs. X. NJ. Hilton, of Chula,
re in the city visiting their friends and
elatives.
Mrs. ]. /. Brown left last night for her
ome in Charlotte. N. c. She has been ,
listing her mother, Mrs. c. f. Adams. ,
t No. 1913 Hull street, for the past few !
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