The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-28

unconscious condition at Robious. on the
| Southern railroad. with "A deep cut IN his
head The pass IN his pocket save the
! railroad people a clue as 10 his Identity
| and home.
Mr.. Allen was communicated with and
said the man was all right. and instruct
ed the railroad people 60 sond him here.
lie arrived Monday morning, but was
still IN dazcd condition. and could not
account az all for his accident
DEAD BABY FOUND.
While n number OF small boys were
playing near Fourteenth and Perry streets
Sunday they saw an object in an old well
that attracted their attention Consta-
bic George W. Blankcnship was notified
and repaired 90 the scene. He secured tho
object, which proved 20 be a white in
FAINT. about SIX months old. Coroner
John W. Brodnax viewed the remains and
pronounced that IT'S death was due TO
natural causes
The body was turned over 10 Supcrin-
tendent Allen Of Maury Cemetery. who
buried 1t.
Tho funeral Of Mr. W. +. Carr took
place from BIS late residence. No 1915 Hull
street Monday morning at 1890 o'clock.
The remains were shipped on the noon
train on the Southern road FOR MosoIcy's
Junction. whore the intormcut was made.
Rev Or l.. r. Thornhiu. pastor OF Baln-
brdge-Strect Baptist Church conducted
the services.
MARRIED IN WASHINGTON.
Mr.. j. Pickett Holt and Miss Pearl
Sutton left this city for Washington
Monday morning They returned nt,nray
night having been married while in that
city
The ncwly-madc bride is from Sails
bury ami was here ON visit when she
ana her sweetheart decided TO visit
Washington for the purpose OF marriage.
Nj. Holt is well-kuOwn and worthy
young man OF this city. He is employed
by the Southern Railroad Company.
Mrs. Charlotte c. Buckner and Mr..
William Peter WARMER were quietly
married az the parsonage OF the Firth
Street Methodist church Monday night.
Rev. J. T. Wallace, the pastor. was The
officiating minister
A reception was rendered both these
newly welded couples Monday niglt at
the residence of Mr.. William CrOsts6 I'm
The Davis Block on Hun street. They
wal make their future home in this Guy.
TWO SMALL FIRES.
There was one small blaze IN Man |
chester and one I'm SWansooro during the |
holidays. Saturday night at the resi- |
dence Of Mr.. Joseph Molcs at 30. 1914 |
Railroad street. fire was discovered be- |
tween the ceiling and roof 10 bid fair |
to be a good fire but the people in the |
neghborhood got it under control be- |
fore much damage was done.
The house Of Mr.. f. II. Sheffield I'm |
SwansborO. caught on fire Monday |
The bucket brigade responded and -.put |
out the fire with few buckets Of water. !
Every man in Swansboro is member !
of this brigade.
SEVERAL ACCIDENTS.
There were q number OF injuries re- [
ceived by men ana boys during the hoh- |
days by fire crackers. In every instance !
they did not give the explosive time 10 !
go off and when picked up by them 10 |
see what the trouble was then they eX-
plo1ed with Injurious effect.
Nj NJ NJ Maynard. an employe q, |
Mayo's bridge. had the misfortune TO
loose his thumb and two fingers
ON his right hand He Doc off "a dynamite
cracker and failed % throw 30 away from
him in time. Dr. William p. Matthews
attended 20 his injuries.
Howard Rex. VINO was injured Satur-
lay. is improving II is now thought
that he will not lose the sight Of his eyes.
DR.. Matthews had 20 give medical treat
ment 10 the sons of Mcssrs Frank Nolte
md G.. II. Mills They had been burned
badly by a giant cracker.
4 DELIGHTFUL EVENING.
A delightful soirce was given at the
-esidenco Of Miss Susie Martin. no. 3l5
". 10th street. The guests INDUCED i'm
,arlor games and other amusements At
0:30 =. VI. they were ushered into the
spacious dining-rOOm whore light refresh
nen,s were served. All late hour the
merry crowd wendell their way home
much enjoyed with the evening that was
pent.
The swansboro Social Club will give
delightful supper TO their lady friends
o-night at Jerseys Hall i'm Swansooro.
they viii also give a dance.
A CHRISTMAS TREE
The Christmas entertainment of Clop-
on Street Baptist church which Is 20
axe place tomorrow night promises
o be a pleasant and happy time for the
cholars and friends. Each scholar VIII !
eceive a gift. and the scholars who have
zen present every Sabbath and diligent
n the study Of their lessons. including !
Ulcers and teachers Will be remembered.
he following committee have been hard
{ work all day buying presents: Mrs.
udge j. NJ Gregory, Mrs b. ii. Nor
issett Mrs Hattie Reams and Miss
rene Bass. The choir will practice on
night at the church, after the
ervice
BRIEFS AND PERSONALS.
Miss Ada Gallon left Monday for
hase City, where she will spend the hol-
lays.
Mr.. r. c. White, Of Bremo Blun. is
ere TO enjoy the Christmas festivities
-ith his friends and relatives.
Mrs r. J. Jewett and son. OF Green's
orc. \. c.. have returned TO their home
L.. r,u.,tt ,,-os accommodated bv her sis
sr. Miss Latham.
Mr.. \. J. White and family are spend
10 the week with their friends i'm Chase
ity.
MIR. James i. Bradley is home to spend
le HOLIDAYS Hc has several large con-
acts. and is now at work with a
1rce of hands in Baltimore.
Mr. Horace 5. Bradley is also here 10
ljoy his Christmas.
Mr. r. L. Jones. who hac been visiting
Natives and friends here during he hol-
lays. left Monday night for his home in
ashington.
Miss Kate Richardson. Of this city, and
Iiss Violet Mum of Richmond. ara
bending the Christmas holidays with Mr..
nd Mrs. Rawlins, Of Norfolk. They viii
turn Saturday.
Mr. +. j. Powell. Of Newport News, IS
the city spending the holidays with his
lends and relatives.
Mr.. Gus. Martin is on a visit here to his
other. at No. 3lj west Tenth street lie
as in the battle at Santiago
Mrs. Judge g. \. Hancock ana several
lildren are detained at home with the
jumps.
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OLIDAY RATES VIA H., T.. AND
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The Richmond. Fredericks burg and Po-
mac Railroad Company Will sell round