The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-29
PRETTY WEDDINGS
IN MANCHESTER.
Miss Pearl Dunnayant and Mr.. James
W. Driver.
Mr.. BURFOOT; MRS. MGRUDER.
An Accident TO Mr.. Alexander Farley.
Notice Given of a Suit Against E1'
Constable George w. Brooks
Other News aud Personals.
MAsonrsrm B,rnrlu EromoSO l'Inrs,


1872 Hull STREET. BEAruE BLOCK
A quic bat pretty marriage was soiem
rized last night at the parsonage Of the
Fifth-strect Methodist church. The con-
tracing couple was Miss Pearl Dunna-
want and Mr. James w. Driver The
young people are well known in this city.
where they have resided FOR number OF
years and where they viii make their
future home.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Mr.. Napoleon Barfoot and Mrs. Aid
wilder McGrudor were married last night
at the residence OF the bride by Rev.
George II. McFaden, pastor Of the Fifth
street Methodist church. only a few
friends and relatives were present The
contracting couple IS well known in this
city and Richmond The groom IS,
brother OF Officer Barfoot, Of the Rich
mond police force. lie is an employe of
the Tredegar Iron Works. where he has
been engaged for many years.
THREE JOLLY TRAMPs.
Chief OF Police Npscomb got his work
in Yesterday and corallod three negroes
from the Sunny South. They were billed
on the biotter as tramps and were caught
down on the railroad. They hailed from
North Carolina and Georgia, but IT Is
hard work 20 say where they have their
washing done.
Mayor Maurice will hear their tale this
morning and possibly they viii be put
10 work on the wood pile.
STRUCK WITH A HAMMER.
Mr.. Alex Farley had his hand badly
In hn
Railroad Shops a few days ago. but he
is now improving and will be able 70 at
tend 10 his work in q few days.
When engaged az his duties he was
struck on the hand by q sledge hammer
welded by Mr.. Ben Baber. another en-
poye MI Farley had TO seek the at
tenton of his physician, but he Is now
getting on all right
SUITS AGAINST Mr.. BROOKS.
Mr. George w Brooks. who was for
merly the High Constable OF the city, IL
seems did not leave his affairs in an en-
tirely satisf' ctOry shape 10 some OF the
people who had business with him, and
from the present indications his DonQs-
men will be held accountable for his de-
linquencles. There have been a number of
accounts placed in the hands OF lawyers
for collections and his hondsmcn nave
been notified that they Will be called on
20 settle. While this matter has been the
talk among his friends and associates
they have in every instance trusted that
The matter might be settled without go
Ing to the courts.
The following Is one tho notices that
have been served on his bondsmen:
NOTICE.
To Geo. W. Brooks, late High Constable
Of the ctysof Manchester Va; James
ID. Brooks and l.. NJ. Latham, the last
two named being sureties upon the ofiic-
iai bond Of the said Geo. w. Brooks
High Constable as aforesaid.
Take notice, that on the nth day of
October. 1898. the Ballard & Ballard Com
pany, corporation, viii move the hust-
ings Tor cOrpOratiOn) Court of the city or
Manchester, Va. for judgment against
YOU for the sum Of seventeen (Sl7.W) dol
lars and ninety cents, with lawful inter-
est thereon from the TN day OF Decem
her. 1897, tin paid. being amount received
OF l. II. Reynolds on account OF Judg-
nent I'm the hands Of said George. ".
Brooks. High Constable as aforesaid. in
favor OF said Ballard & Ballard Com
pany. which amount the said George w
Brooks. High Constable as Aforesaid
hath hitherto wholly failed 10 pay over
10 the said Ballard & Ballard COMPANY
which Is entitled TO said amount and for
which amount you and each OF YOU are
liable by virtue of the bond aforesaid and
the law in such cases made and provided.
Very respectfully yours
BALLARD e BALLARD CO,
by counsel.
Stonewali J. boswell p. q.
MRS. THORNHILL'S FUNERAL.
The funeral Of the late Mrs Madeline
Patterson Christian Thornhill took place
from the Bainbritge~Street Baptist
church yesterday afternoon at 3 O'Clock.
The church was crowded with friends who
church was crowded with friends who
desired by this means to pay their las1
tribute of respect to her worth and mem
The services were conducted by Rev
Or. w b. Hatcher, and he was assisted
by Revs c. II. Ryland. w. w. Lear and
Special seats were reserved for the
members OF the Baptist Gospel Confer
ence of Richmond and Manchester, ana
also the church societies, r OF winch Ihe
in charge Of Mrs. A. {. Harding, the
Mr.. b. W. Nunnally sang the favorite
hymn Of the deceased.
THE CHURCH ACTS.
The members Of the congregation Of the
Bainbridge-Street Baptist chuch met
Tuesday night to take action on the
death OF Mrs Thornhill. Mr.. Wellington
Brands was called 10 tho chair and Mr.
]. L. Davidson was requested TO act as
secretary.
The following deacons were appointed
TO draft resolutions OF resnect to the
memory Of thu deceased Messrs. A. T..
SEellllRks Joun T.. Oll " y. 'ifaH~N'f
j. E. Davidson and Fred a. Lamb.
After a short absence the gentlemen
Brought In the following resolutions:
Manchester, Va. Sept. e. 1898
We. the members OF Cambridge Street
Baptist church, in mass meeting assem-
hled having learned with deep regret
OF the death OF our Sister Thornhill the
wife OF our beloved pastor, therefore,
be II
Resolved. 1st-That. bowling Submissive
" 10 the will OF our Heavenly Father,
we extend 10 our beloved pastor DR.. J..
r. Thornhin and his family IN this hour
OF sore afillction. our heartfelt sympathy
and love: praying Almighty God that his
grace may Keep and sustain in their
sorrow.
2nd-That I'm the death OF sister Thorn
hill we lose valued and faithful friend
and member; d pious. devoted. and con-
eecrated sister. and an untlring and ever
ready helper and cO-laborer.
3rd-That these resolutions be spread
upon the Church RECORDS and q copy be
cent 70 the pastor. and also copy be
given to the press for publication.
A. r. sNELLlNGS,
X c. BROADDUs.
JOS T.. DAVIDSON,
J. A. LAMB,
JNO. L. UTZ.
Committee
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