Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-14
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the woodward OF Mr.. Berger. Tuesday
he returned to his former home on a
visit. and was expected back to his place
of business yesterday morning i'm time to
begin the days work. A little son went
TO the woodward about o'clock in the
morning TO take his breakfast. and
learned then what his fathers fate was.
| Deceased came from Powhatan Wednes-
day night on the train due at 7:lO, but
which was delayed until sos. 1t Is
thought that he undertook TO walk over
the Free bridge to the woodward that
night, where he would spend the night.
and, going through the yards of the
shops. fell into the canal, drowning be-
| fore he could get out. On his person
were found a Smith g. Wesson revolver,
$500 in currency. and several other small
| articles.
WAS IT MURDER?
There were no marks Of violence on his
person. save a cut behind the right ear
Two chambers of the pistol were empty,
and 1t was at first thought that he had
been the victim Of foul play, but the ex-
animation OF the Coroner. and the fact
that his personal effects were undis-
turbed. was against that theory
The body was turned over TO b. H.
Morrissett & Son for preparation for
burial.
Mr.. Williams lived on cambridge street
opposite the public school He married
Miss Alice Blankenship, who survives
him. with four children, as follows:
Horace, Gertrude. Howard, and Marie.
He leaves three brothers-Messrs. John
williams. of Newport News; william
Henry Williams and Joseph Williams, Of
Powhatan county-and three sisters
Mesdames Il. Hoge and b. A. Gary, of
Manchester, and G.. L. Davis, of Powha-
tan.
The remains will be taken by the noon
train to-day over the Southern road 10
DOrsetts Station. and inferred i'm the
family burying-ground this afternoon.
"The Trip to Klondike" last night for
the benefit of Semmes-Street Mission
School, was a great success. and Coun-
Gilman Campbell presented the first prize
for nuggets of gold found ca beautiful
pen) TO the successful digger. A consola-
ton prize was also given to the one
having the smallest number.
LITTLE CHILD LOST.
Gertrude Utz, the 3-year-old daughter
of Councilman John L. Utz. could not be
found for about two hours yesterday
morning. and for about that time the
widest excitement prevailed in the neigh
borhood of Cowardn avenue and Porter
street, where Mr.. UtZ resides. The mother
of the child became greatly frightened
and was almost frantic in her grief. The
people Of the community turned out 10 an
individual to look for the little wander
er. The police. were notified, and the bell
tolled, as is usual in such cases. But she
found herself coming out Of the resi-
dence of Mr.. w. l.. Porter, in the midst
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bright as the proverbial May morning.
Gertrude had come to the residence Of
Mr.. Porter, the second door from her
own, TO play with little Mamie Walden,
and after a half-hour's housekeeping.
etc. said she would go back home. Her
little sister who came with her. con-
cluded to remain awhile longer. and she
and Mamie saw Gertrude leave. This
was the last seen of her until she showed
herself. only 10 be the hero Of the day.
She said she had decided to come back
after she started, and had gotten as far
as the inner door and could get no fur
Their. Childlike, she then tucked herself
behind the outer door and went to sleep.
A thorough search was made Of the
house, and every one i'm the nelghbor-
hood, and the out-houses Of all. but no
one thought to look behind the door. and
so, while a hundred people were almost
frenzied. the slumbers Of the little girl,
the innocent cause of it all, remained I'M
disturbed.
MRS. REBECCA MARTIN DEAD.
Mrs. Rebecca Martin. an estimable lady
OF this city. died at the residence of her
son. Mr.. Thomas Martin. No. 1913 Perry
street. yesterday morning shortly after
midnight Deceased was in her sd year
She had been i'll for some time past. and
the Grim Messenger came not unexpect-
ed She moved from Brunswick county
about fourteen years ago 10 this city.
which has since been her home. Her
spiritual fortunes were linked with Fifth
Street church. She was a consistent MEM |
Der and an earnest Christian.
The funeral will take place from Fifth |
Street church this afternoon at 3 o'clock, |
Rev. George II. McFaden conducting the |
services. The following gentlemen will |
act as pall-bearers: Messrs. John II. |
Busby, Charles V. Green. John Chidress, |
w. Henry Snead Sydney j. Andrews. w. |
S. Green, b. A. Porter. and +. Lee Clary. |
Deceased leaves five children to mourn |
the loss of mother-Messrs. Thomas Mar
tin. William p. Martin, Mrs. Thomas |
Kahn. and Mrs. Rebecca Taylor, all of
this city.
EPWORTH LEAGUE ORGANIZED.
An enthusiastic meeting Of the young
people of Fifth-Street Methodist church
was held at the church Wednesday
night. and an Epworth league of much
promise organized. The organization was
made complete with siXty-eight members
Following are given the officers and COM
nittees: Rev. George II. McFaden. presi-
lent; Mr.. S. p Jones. first vice-president'
Mrs. w. T. Edwards. second vice-presi-
lent; Mrs. G. II. McFaden, third vice.
PRESIDENT; Miss Minnie Warwick. secre-
arv; Miss Pearl Spain, assistant secre-
airy; ]. w. Childress, treasurer, and Miss
Lottie Andrews, organist.
Committee for Devotional Worship-W.
4. Bass. S. L. Jones, L. O. Edwards, D.
4. Andrews.
Literary Department-Nlrs. Campbell,
Misses Minnie Warwick. Pearl Spain,
Matte Rountree, Mrs. McFaden, Mr..
James Jones.
New Members Committee-W. o. Rand
EFT chairman, J. II. ID. Johnson,
Thomas Sharp, c. II. Atkisson, Misses
emma Jones and Blanche Williams.
I.ibrarians-Walter Smith, E. j. An
irews
Mr.. ]. II. Busby offered gold badge to
he member who secured the greatest
number Of members during the year.
Hereafter the services conducted on We'd
lesday evenings will be under the aus
)ices Of the league.