The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-13

| commit suicide at Clover Depot last
| Wednesday. is still in a precarious con-
| dition. Young Pollard. is a son of Mr..
| Pollard, OF Pollard * Gregory, one OF the
leading firms In that town. lie Is about
twenty years Ola. He was honorably dis
charged from the Third regiment, being
a member of the Danville Grays. Since
getting his money he, with a number or
companions, had been on spree on
Wednesday last, about $40 o'clock, he
placed a pistol to his temple. while on
the steps OF the store, and fired the ball
into his head. Since then ne has been
in a comatose condition.
Young Pollard is receiving the best
medical attention, but the physicians
have not yet been able 10 remove the
ball. and his head Is so swollen that they
are afraid to probe for it. His physicians
are Drs. McPhaH, Bell. Mason and Bailey
who are doing everything In their power
for the wounded man.
His family and friends have no idea
why he made the attempt on his life,
and being quite young, and had compan-
ions who led him 10 dissipate, is the
only reason which can be given for his
desire TO die. His associations at home
have been of the most pleasant nature.
A frame dwelling at Clopton, occupied
by a negro Bolts, was destroyed by fire
last night about o'clock. The damage
is small.
MR.. SADLER HURT.
Mr.. T.. NJ. Sadier of No. 12l east Ninth
street IS laid up with an accident 10 him
at the new ship yard in Richmond. He
was struck by a heavy piece Of lumber
while engaged In his employment and had
to return TO his home as his injuries
We're so great as TO unfit him for work.
He Is doing very well and viii be able
TO resume his duties I'm few days.
on Sunday afternoon number Of small
boys got few dynamite crackers In
their possession. They set fire TO them
and one of tho boys had the misfortune
to have one burst in his hands. The tips
of two OF his fingers were blown off and
his hand badly injured by the explosion.
Many Of the stores on Hull street have
many Christmas toys with which 10
please the little people. At the same
time they have many articles Of use and
value for the older members OF the fam
ily
As the season draws nearer the stores
from the bridge to Big Joe's corner wifi
have a varied and seasonable assort-
ment of things 90 suit every body.
LUCY AsHBY SOLD.
Mr.. w. ]. Carter Of this city. has sold
TO parties In the South, who will use
her for pleasure purposes, the fast trot-
ting mare Lucy Ashby, record 2:2i IL.
by jolly Friar.
Invitations have been issued TO the
marriage OF Miss Lucy l.. Barrett 10
Mr.. George Blaton. The ceremony will
take place at Cowardin Avenue Chris
tian church on Thursday evening. De-
cenlber % 1895. at 9 o'clock.
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ular and attractive young ladies df
Swansboro and a daughter OF Mrs. W. l..
Barrett. Mr.. Blaton is also well known
and a young man with many friends.
BRIEF MENTION.
Mr.. William Z. Drewry. who has been
visiting his mother. Mrs. Blanche n.
Drewry, has returned to his home In
New York city.
Mr.. r. G.. Shipley left for Baltimore
Saturday where he has accepted po-
sition and will make his future home
Mr.. 4. A. Palmer. OF the Metropolitan
Insurance Company. left for Baltimore
yesterday to meet with the superintend-
ents of this division.
DIR. John w. Bransford is slowly inn
proving. He can see slightly now out Of
one of his eyes.
Mr.. Jack Baugh. OF east Ninth street.
Is detained at home with a severe ulcer
OF the throat.
High Constable George w. Blanken-
ship and Mr.. r. T. Elder, Sr.. have re-
turned from Prince George where they
had a most successful hunting trip Of
several days duration.
Mr.. James Gary. OF upper Hull street,
Is quite III.
Mrs. w f. Brown. OF Eleventh and
Hull streets. who has been quite H. was
somewhat improved yesterday.
Judge Ingram will make tho appoint
ment Of a justice OF the peace In Third
Ward at his next term. There are sew
eral good citizens VINO want the Office.