The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25
MRS. CERSLEYDIES
IN MANCHESTER.
Passed Away at Her Residence Yes
terday Afternoon.
TO HAVE BAPTIZING TONIGHT,
Steps Being Taken 10 Organize the
Scheduled Choir-DaringlRobbery
in ChuIa-Other News Gathered
From the SOuthside.

uis HUuSTnEET, BEArlIr BLOCK

ilia HUIISTREEr, BEArflE BLOCK.
Mrs. Mary T. Cersley departed this life
after a short illness at her late resi-
dence. No. 1920 Hull street, yesterday ar
ternoon az G.2) o'clock She was IN the
sixty-second year Of her age. The de-
ceased was Well known in this ioity,
where she has resided for many years.
She was q consistent member Of Gem
trail Methodist church.
She Was sthe widow Of the late John
A. Cersley. formerly a prominent bust
ness man I'm this city She leaves four
children-Mr. John A. Cersley, Mrs. A.
II. Simmons, Mrs. James a. Baber and
Mrs. j. r. Jewett. She was siHer
OF Mr.. John Eggers. of Richmond.
The funeral arrangements have not
been completed. but she will be buried
from Central Methodists church, and
possibly Thursday. The in;erment VIII
be made i'm Maury cemtery.
BAPTfZING TONIGHT
Rev. !. 4. Spencer. the pastor Of the
Cowardin-Avenue Christian churcf> Will
administer tonight the ordinance or bap-
tism to a number Of persons. IL viii b.
performed after the regular wednesday
night services. There will be no sermon
preached. but the usual weekly prayer
meeting will be held.
WANT THEM TO ORGANIZE.
Steps will be taken By some Of the
members of the SchOolielG choir 20 keep
that recent organization intact. II they
do SO they will give regular muslcales
on stated occasions.
gentlemen was heartily enjoyed by all
who attended these meetings and was
spoken OF most highly.
About two decades ago there was an
organization I'm this city which gave pl-
monthly sOirces and was known as the
Beethoven" IT'S members were composed
Of the lovers OF music In this city ana
the choirs Of all the churches then IN
Manchester. III this plan of entertainment
could be organized it would be OF great
pleasure and benefit to the people gem
orally young and old alike. II would also
bring out the talent of the new voices
and Manchester has introduced several
fine soprano singers by this means.
DARING ROBBERY.
A daring robbery took place In Chula
Sunday night and Mr. Branch, a mer-
chant Of that place, was the loser OK De-
tween $50 and 500.
Mr. Branch and Mr. DOdridge Gregory
are friends and room together Ihey re-
tired al their usual hour on Monday night
and slept without being disturbed but IN
KEYS he found them missing. lie went
down 10 the store and the door was lets
omen. lie was satisfied that be had Deeh
robbed and endeavorcd 20 IND OUT MS
losses The only thing he missed was
the sum OF money Inc tIiieL nSv - es,,
tered his room during the night ana taken
tho keys from his pants pocket. lie mas
no clue TO the rogue.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.
At a recent meeting or the yestIy Oh
Meade-Memoral church Dr. Lawrence
Ingram and Mr. h. L. Pulliam were APP
pointed a committee 10 draft suitable res
oiutiOns OF respect TO the late Juuse .
Bassett French.
THESE gentlemen have formulated their
report and will present II az the htAl
meeting OF the vestry. Judge trench w.
for a number or years the senior Wdtueh
and a vestrymau Of this church.
THE SUPERVISORS MEET.
The Board OF County Supervisors OF
Chesterfield county met IN res9iar ssrsr
sion at the courthouse Monday. Inc
dav was consumed in the transaction OF
routine business and the approving Vi
bills transacted during the past monln;
on account OF recent accidents on ths
belt line road. owned by the kichmoh9
Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad,
Major Courtney Will be requested 10 nave
certain earth-works cut down near the
crossing. 81. 81.
When the belt line road was being built
the owners asked permission TO construcl
a bridge over Il for the benent or the
public. The county people generally oo-
iected and the bridge was not erected.
In speaking TO member OF the boara
OF Supervisors Of the county ne stated
that the late Major Scott wanted 10 dq
everything in his power TO save life ana
property when this road was constructed
for the r. r. and +. faircad.
THE CIRCUIT COURT.
The Circuit Court OF Chesterfield was
in session Monday with Judge - A.
Hancock presiding, The SANDER suit OF