The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-20
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cradle distance. and was terribly man
gled.
Coroner c. T. Jones jury. consisting
OF Messrs. T.. A. Queensbury, II. X.
Cary, Archie Johnston. j. II. d. john
son. L. NJ. Burfoot and T.. j.. Davis,
brought in a verdict generating the
railroad company last evening.
Mr.. BlanRs was twonty-six years old
and a most estimable young man, and
resided with his brother, Councilman
John NJ. Blanks. at 11Ol west Clay street.
Up 10 within short while the deceas-
ed was employed at the Lee Pharmacy.
lie leaves a father and mother two
brothers and two sisters, all living in
Mecklenburg county, except Councilman
Blanks.
The funeral will take place this after
noon at the home Of the deceased near
Buffalo Lithia Springs Va. The re-
mains will be at the residence Of his
brother. Druggist j. NJ Blanks. corner
Hancock and Clay streets, Richmond.
to-day. until they are taken 10 the Union
depot for the sos Atlantic Coast Line
railway train.
The pall-bearers will be:
DR.. +. S. Harker. DR.. W. j. West r.
G. Garrett. George Hargrove, c. l.. Bat
kins. l. A. Walton, Walter Luck and
W p. Brill.
JOINED THE NAVY.
Dr. John w. Bransford, of Bon Air
has re-enlisted in the United States
navy He has been assigned 10 the Glou-
cester. an auxiliary cruiser. as assistant
surgeon. This boat is now being fitted
up at New York and will be ready TO
sail I'm a few days.
Or. Bransford has seen eighteen years
service in the medical branch Of the
NAVY When he was married ne re-
signed his office, being at that time a
fun surgeon. If he had remained in the
navy 1t is possible that he would now be
a surgeon general. He has a number Of
relatives in this city. among them two
sisters-Mrs. j. w. Bronaugh and Mrs
William Cox.
A SMALL ASSIGNMENT.
A deed of assignment was made yes
terday by James H. Cunningham. the
colored funeral director, doing business
on Hull and Fourteenth streets. Judge
James NJ. Gregory and Mr.. w. Hay Car
nett are the trustees appointed. The as
sets are about $3.50 while the liabilities are
about $500. He conveys all his real es-
tate in Manchester and Chesterfield to the
trustees. His assignment was caused by
outstanding notes, which he wanted
closed up.
THE MAYORS COURT.
Mayor Maurice had several before him
yesterday morning for violation Of city
ordinances.
The electric street car companies who
run through this city were hauled up
FOR not keeping between their tracks in
a good paved condition. Major Selden,
the superintendent, appeared in behalf
Of the defendants. They were given thirty
days in which 10 have this work com
pleted.
Mr.. John G. Rice, a Hull street mer-
chant. was summoned before the court
for allowing a garbage barrel in front
Of his place He was dismissed.
Messrs ]. c. Smelling and John Charlie
ton had stepping stones in front OF their
stores They were brought up before the
court and after hearing the charges they
were dismissed.
Blair Overton, a young white man. had
been boarding with Mrs. Weems. While
at work he paid his landlady but sick
ness overcame him and he had to stop
work. When the month was up he could
not pay his board and the boarding mis-
tress had him arrested. He was charged
with an attempt to defraud. After hear
Ing the evidence, Overton was discharged.
THE SCHOOLFIELD MEETING.
The Schoolfeld meeting was again at
tended by large congregation Wednesday
night who listened with undivided interest
TO the preachers words of earnest elo-
quence. The subject Of the sermon was
THE Ways OF Death" The preach
or describes i'm forcefu language the
many ways by which men are going 10
spiritual death. He handled with un.
gloyed hands the popular amusements
and indulgencies OF The day. such s the
ball. the card table and the theatre.
At the close Of the service an invitation
was given TO those who wished II 10
come forward for prayer and several pro
fesSed conversion. The singing at the be-
ginning Of the service was Of high order
and much enjoyed by those who came ia
time TO hear II.
These meetings wifi continue every
night this week al 1:l5 and in the after
noon at $3.50 o'clock
LAID TO REST.
The funeral OF the late Mrs. Lydia l.
Hanna took place from Branchs Church
yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Mr..
Williams conducted the services. The in
terment was made in the church burying-
ground. There were a large number OF
friends and acquaintance present to pay
this last tribute Of respect.
THE COURTS.
The Hastings Court was engaged during
the day I'm the transaction of chancery
causes Judge Ingram will adjourn the
court for the term to-day.
No criminal cases were call6G during
this term and only civil and chancery
cases were heard
The Circuit Court OF Chesterfield. with
Judge B. A. Hancock presiding, was In
session at the courthouse during the day.
BRIEFS AND PERSONALS
Miss Sarah A. Viles, OF New York, is
the guest OF Mrs. Lawrence Ingram. at
No. 1901 Porter street.
Mrs c. A. Rsines. OF Swansboro. who
has been quite ILL., is somewhat improved.