The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-22
The Standard, in Manchester, to
Start Up Monday, October 3lst.
THE W. A. JONES SPEAKING
The City Committee Arranscs the "c-
tails and Disposes OF Other Matters
Verdict OF Involuntary Man
daughter for Lads
MANCHESTER BuREsu. RICHMOND tiMEs,
no HILL STREET. BgArrlE BLOCK.

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the water line and Decatur streets. Ihey
give employment to about 100 hands and
most of them employed are skilled me
chanics who make good wages. 1hls
plant does a large business In the man
ufacture OF spikes which they dispose OF
20 large concerns all over the State. MT
corbin Warwick IL the president OF the
company. The employees live in THIS city
and Richmond.
CITY CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
The City Central Committee met last
night In the Mayors court room The
members present were Messrs. ID. L.
Toney. city Superintendent, presiding
Charles Burhert, secretary; and r. t.
owen, G. w. Cooling w. J. Osterblnd,
and j. Lacy Redford
The reports of the ward canvassers
were received and the canvassers contin-
ued until the 18th day Of this month,
which Is registration day.
Messrs. Charles Burkert. X. q. owen, j.
Lacy BEDFORD and w. ]. Osterbind were
appointed as ushers for the speaking
Monday night at Leader Hall, when non
w. A. Jones will address the people or
Manchester. On this occasion special
seats will be reserved for ladies' who may
be present. This meeting viii be presid-
ed over by Mr.. Toney. Mayor II. a.
Maurice will introduce the speakers
Messrs. O. h. Elder. w T. Push ana
c. H. Pickett rendered their designations
which were accepted.
Mr.. A. Knorr, Mr.. l.. NJ. Nunnaily and
Mr.. ]. r. Green were elected to fill va
oancies. Mr.. W. ]. Osterbind was elect
ed treasurer vice w. T. Pugh moved
from the city.
THREE MONTHS IN JAIL.
The Hastings Court was engaged yes
In, he Of Marshall CODplanQ
and Van Station, charged with the murder
OF George Byrd. all colored.
On the 9th day of August. Copeland
and Byrd had a fight at the railroad
crossing at Hun street. The two boys
were only about II or - years of age
Byrd apparently had the better of his
antagonist who hit him in the head with
n rock while they were down on the
ground. At the same time station, II is
alleged. kicked him In the side. 1t Is also
claimed that station, who Is much tne
older how. was the cause of the hght,
as he placed objects on the head or each
and dared the other TO knock 1t on.
When the fight was at an end Byru
was in such a condition that he mad 70
be taken to his home. where ne hIseleO
until the 10Th OF September, when ne
died. The prisoners in the meantime had
visited Byrd and rendered all the services
in their power.
The matter was brought 10 the ateh-
lion of the City Coroner, VINO held an M
quest. The verdict was that George. hyIu
came TO his death by being struck on .he
head with a rock in the hahds Oh MAJ
shall Copeland, and van station was q"
accessory before and after the TACT.
The case was finished at O'CLOCK 'he
1urv bringing in a verdict OF Involuntary
manslaughter and fixing the punishment
at three months In JAN
STOPPED THE CHOIR.
Choir singers who lend their voices ih
she churches for the Master soou ~
time have troubles of their own anu ass.n
the trouble comes in by the 'front.' uooi'
Thursday night the choir OF NowuiItn-
Avenue Christian church was having
their weekly rehearsal for Sunday ser
vices While they were engaged IN TINS
pleasing work u drunken man, Weii-khowii
In Swansboro. dropped In the church.
The efforts of the singers apparently uid
not please the sef-elected critic, for ne
insisted that they should cease. Ire
choir seeing his condition, did so and lett
for their homes.
HAPPY AT HOME.
Mr. and Mrs. william Smither returned
10 the city Thursday night from North
Carolina, where they went wednesday
night for the purpose OF being weddeu'
Their object was attained and they re-
turned home as man and wife. MIS-.
smither was Miss Bette Nance, young
lady OF fourteen summers. on account OF
her age her mother was opposed 10 lhe
union and the young couple took matters
IN their own hands and took the train for
the mecca OF loving hearts desiring TO be
made one and have parents who object
HIT WITH A BOTTLE.
Some little excitement was created on
Hull street, near Fourth street, Thursday
night by VIM. MATHEWS assaulting Mag
gle Branch, both colored. The man struck
the woman over the head with a-heaNy
bottle and cut anu bruised her head very
badly. Officer Wright heard of the trouble
and went after the man. but he heard the
officer was on his track so he left for
parts unknown. Both parties are wei
known to the police.
Miss Sue McWhorter. OF Norfolk, a
sister OF Mrs George H. McFaden, will
DO married In that city on Wednesday
next. The happy groom is Dr. Lynn Delt-
rick, a rising young physician of Hanover
county. The bride-elect is charming
and attractive young lady and IS quite
popular among a large circle OF acquain-
tances in the City by the Sea.
Rev. George III. McFaden-will leave Tor
Norfolk Monday. lie will ofticiate at the
ceremony and make the twain one. Mrs.
MeFaden Is at present in Norfolk where
she has been for several days past. me
young couple will make their future nome
In Hanover.
ODD-FELLOWs FEAST.
Henderson Lodge, No. los, i. 0. o. r.
had an interesting meeting In Toney
Wall Thursday night. After the
evenings work they adjourned TO
the banquet hall. where deiici-
Gus oyster supper had been pre-
pared under the direction of Council
man W. T. Hart. After fun justice had
been done TO the collation. and cigars
handed round. speeches were IN order 10y
the members. Councilman Matthew
Morton had something TO say about odd
Fellowship In Scotland. while Past Mas
ter c. 3. Wells told about his trip from
Manchester 10 Charlotte. n. c.. In
wagon exhibiting the panorama the
Life OF Christ" The evening was
pleasantly spent by all and Mr.. j. w.
Toney was declared to DO the champion
oyster eater.
The infant child OF Mrs Rowena G.
Saunders and the late w. j. Saunders.
died at 1916 y. NJ, yesterday at Mrs
Mrs. Saunders residence, No. 81 Eighth
street
The funeral will take place at $3.50 p. NJ.
to-day.
BRIEF MENTION.
Mr.. ]. Frank Douglas. OF Bremo Bluff