The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-14
Continued Until Next tuesday Owing
to the Absence Of a Witness,
Mr.. GEORGE [. NUNNALLY WEEDS
He Makes Miss Nettic Maitland His
Bride, Going TO Halifax for That
Purpose Congressman Lamb
spcaks-Pcrsonai Notes.
MANCHESTER BUREAU ErcHxoSD TINES,

III Bowman, for the betrayal OF Miss
Walthall, OF that county. The case was
continued until next Tuesday, because Of
the illness Of an important witness. Mr..
W. Hay Garnett OF Manchester. has been
retained TO assist the Commonwealth
.n the prosecution OF the case.
MARRIAGE A SURPRISE.
Much surprise was occasioned by the
report that MIR. George l.. Nunnally, a
popular young merchant OF Hull street,
near Fifth, and Miss Nettie Maitland, d
pretty young lady of an attractive and
sweet disposition, had gone TO Halifax,
y. c., and become united as man and
wife by Rev. Mr.. Wilcox, of that place
The marriage was surprise 70 every
body except those intimately concerned.
Miss Maitland started to her place OF en-
ployment in Richmond at the usual hour
yesterday morning, but, instead OF report
ing for work she took the o'clock train
and was Joined by Mr.. Nunnally, and
together they proceeded to North Caro-
lima, where the knot was securely tied.
The happy couple returned yesterday
evening.
COUNCIL COMMITTEES.
The Water Commission met in the Office
OF the Water Department at O'Clock
last night, and transacted routine busi-
ness.
The joint Committee on Streets and
Cemeteries met at 9 o'clock yesterday
Afternoon and inspected the cemetery
with a view 10 having gravel placed in
the walks Of that place.
MISS WELLS APPOINTED.
Miss Bessie Wells, Of this city, has been
appointed TO a position in the Farmyilc
Normal School, and Will leave to fiji the
position next Tuesday. Miss Wells IS a
popular young lady, daughter of Mr. c.
.f-rfe IL
at her success.
NEWSPAPERS 81 EACH.
A letter received a few days since from
Dawson City. Alaska, states that tho
Manchester contingent TO that country is
Going well. Several monhs since Messrs.
George and John Friend and Bernard
Robertson left for that place. where they
wanted TO seek their fortune.
On the first day after their arrival
Mossrs. Friend and Robertson made $i3
each In selling newspapers. They received
81 per copy. The papers were bought In
Seattle on the 9th Of July and sold in
Dawson City on July 2ith. This was the
latest news received.
CONGRESSMAN LAME TALKS.
The Democratic meeting at Chester
field Courthouse yesterday afternoon was
most successful affair.
Congressman Lamb according 10 ap-
MIR. Ernest Wells. Of Manchester. pre-
sided. Congressman Lamb. in opening.
reviewed his career in Congress as the
representative Of this district, and then
at some length discussed the issues of the
campaign along the line Of finance as
set forth in the platforms of the great
parties.
He raised the point that the Republican
party had promised 10 do certain things
and had absolutely failed. His criticisms
along this line were scathing. and the
large crowd that attentitvely followed
the speaker were IN sympathy with him.
The attendance at this meeting was un-
usually large, the courtroom being filled
by earnest citizens who paved the clos
est and most careful attention TO the
speaker.
on THE ROAD TO RECOVERY.
Or. w. r. Matthews, who is attending
John Simmons and Sam Coleman, the
two negroes who were buried under an
embankmcnt at Davis backyard last
FRIDAY. saws that Simmons, who was
badly crushed and cut will in all prob
ability recover. and that Coleman, who
was not so badly hurt, is rapidly recov-
ering.
A young white man named Dixon called
upon prominent physician here yester-
day 10 have his hand attended 10. When
asked now MS manu- Ihu Uffn ~ b'Nif
used up the young man stated that he
had hit negro on the head. The doctor
expressed no surprise when he learned
OF how the mans hand had been injured,
and fixed Il mp an right
Rayncr Wexford. tho three-year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs w. w. Moore, died
at their residence, at No. 5l5 Decatur
street. Monday afternoon.
The funeral took place from the late
home yesterday at o'clock Rev
George II. McFaden. the pastor OF Fifth
Street church, conducted the services.
The intermont was made in Maury Gem
etery.
CUT HIS HAND.
AIR Rolin Herbert, clerk In the
Southern express office, in this city, had
the misfortune TO cut his hand yesterday
with broken glass. While washing
window in front OF the Office the glass
broke and came near cutting several
fingers OF his hand or. As Il was, he re-
ceived painful cuts which had 70 be at
tended 10 by a physician. 1t VIII be some
time before he will be able TO use his
hand.
MAYORS COURT.
Mayor Maurice was on the throne yes
terday morning in the Temple OF Justice.
Robert White (blacD alias Jockey was
arrested for stealing gold ring from the
house where he was employed as SER
want From the evidence adduced he was
given fifteen days I'm the city jail.
Mr.. Charles Foard. a young man from
Richmond rode on the sidewalk OF this
city Monday. He was seen by the Chief
committing this crime, and the Mayor
Aned him $3.50
Charles Williams, negro tramp, was
hauled TO the calaboose by officer Roach.
lIo was depredating on tho property OF
the Southern railroad, and asleep on their
premises Williams was given thirty min
utes in which 10 leave the city.
GONE TO GET MARRIED.
Mr.. James w Blunt. OF Cowardin ave-
nue. and Semmes street left yester-
day for pittsburs. Pa. His mission viii
be a pleasant one TO that city. At noon
he will be married 10 Miss Ida Geniva,
an attractive young lady OF the Smoky
City.
on their return from their bridal tour
they will make their home In this city.
and reside on Cowardin avenue west.
A GERMAN.
number OF young men of this city
will tender their friends OF this city and
Richmond a german Thursday night az
Leader Hall Refreshments will be served
during the wee sma hours. Mr.. Otis Nor
rissette win lead the coiillon. A most
pleasant time IS expected by the young
people