Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13
an. YOUNG RETURNS HOME.
The Missing Fulton Man shows Up
Other Enst-End Items.

Mr. John Young. who was reported
missing from his home in Fulton, re-
Turned yesterday afternoon. He said he
had only been away on a short business
trip. 4 relative Of Mr.. Young said to
Dispatch man last night that that gen
t!eman was considerably worried over
some of the publications concerning his
absence. and felt that they did him great
Injustice.
r. Taylor a negro wood-sawyer. had
an exciting experience with the ground
hog while out hunting near Seven Pines
on ground-hog day. He entered the store
at the corner OF Sixth and Louisiana
streets She other night, and there re-
lated, In Gil seriousness. the incident at
tending his hunting trip. On The event.
ful day he went ont with a friend They
were not long out when their hunting
dogs began cutting Up unusual capers
On Investigation, they found that the
ground-hog was the cause Of the trouble
and that the dog was making heroic
efforts TO kin him. They watched the
fight as II progressed, until the hog was !
seen 10 make for his hole. carrying the |
dog with him. IL was a horrible spectacle /
said Taylor. as he saw the canine |
disappear. He went to mis- assistance. |
but alasl too late, for the grounding |
had captured him. Taylor and his com
panion then dug up the earth with the
labors awaited them naught, and they
returned to the city minus their dog
Taylor is wonderfully in earnest when
relating his experience with the ground
hog.
A bal masque given under the auspices
of number of Fulton young ladies, will
be the interesting attraction az Donahues
Hall tomorrow night, and those who are
arranging 10 participate are sanguine
that the event Will by far exceed all
others.
Candidates for municipal Offices visited
Fulton this week and explained the OBJ
Jects Of their visit. The air is now clouded
with political smoke, and the coming pri-
mary is the all-important topic.
Dir James a. Black, who was ap-
pointed notary last week. is out now
as candidate for the City Democratic s
Committee. and he promises to let no $
grass grow under his feet for the next 4
few weeks. Y
The Fulton Democratic Club will hold a
q meeting at Donahoe's Hall Tuesday II
night. and many candidates, it is said r
VIII be in attendance. .
Mrs. A. b. Day, OF sos Louisiana street. h
who has been quite i'll. has recovered ! :
This will be gratifying news TO her many =
friends, as well as to those IN Manches- :
ter her former home.
The many friends OF Mr.. Henry Butler =
will be sorry to learn that he is very III :,
at the County Hospital. An effort is be- -
ing made By his friends 10 have him re- Il
moved to the Retreat for the Sick. 8
Rev. j. r. Harrison, Of Fulton Baptist W
church. has been assisting Rev Mr.. Jolly, Is
pastor Of Randolph-Street Baptist church ! tC
In very successful meeting held there II
this week. The meeting will be continued
next week. D
There was charming entertainment at eN
the home OF Mrs. ". NJ. Hanney, 10 IN
Orleans street. Tuesday evening. given je
TO a number OF young people tn
Mrs. John G. Page. who has been very D
SICK al her residence, Williamsburg
avenue is much improved at
Mr. Ulrlck Rogers, who was hurt in be
accident last week. is still con- 'I
fined to his room from injuries received. CT
Mr. Cary A. Throckmorton, the eldest SD
son Of Rev. r. H. ThrockmortOn, is ex-
teremely i'll at the residence of his father,
No. 6A Graham street
Mr.. William II. .Throckmorton, we'll
known farmer of Henrico, is critically III III
At his residence. on Osburn turnpike.
Mr.. John L. Bckerstaff and family
have removed from Newport News. He
viii reside in Varina lie
Fulton Lodge, Independent Order Of tn
Good Templsrs, will give an oyster supper so
At the residence Of Mrs M. Eacho. Tues oil
lay. February 18th.
Rev. Mr. jolly will occupy the pulpit of a.
fulton Baptist church at both services ne
to-day. %
Mr.. E. A. Maynard and bride have re- - =
urned from an extended bridal tour Va Va
North, and will in future make their "
home on Fulton HILL ',''
Willie, the eldest son of Mr.. James ~.
3owden. who has been very i'll with ~,
pneumonia, is now c0nvalescent. w
Mr.. Nelson Enroughty is sick at his Sp
lonle. on Seventh street. ~
Mr.. &c. Morton is visiting friends here &c
or few days before his return to Staun- a.
on. his home. .lo
Mrs. c. L. Sutton is very sick at her t 1Si
ONE, on Randolph street. ~
Mrs. w. y. Christian is sick at her Nc Nc.
ONE, on Louisiana street. 80
The whereabouts of Mr.. Richard Rock A1 ~
re still a mystery. ~