Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-17
NEWS OF THE WEEK IN FULTON.
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Pretty Marringc-Pcrsonnl Notes.

Pretty Harringc-Pcrsonnl Notes
The prospects of Fulton are very en-
couraglng. The life and energy Of the
place can rea lily be seen, and from the
many new and handsome residences and
business places, it's people, its churches,
and it's school-houses. it is destined to
become a great manufacturing centre.
The busy hum Of industry can now be
heard on all sides.
Denny-Street Methodist church was the
scene Of a very pretty marriage Thurs
day morning the contracting parties be-
ing Miss Cora f.. Coleman and Mr..
Thomas V. Mays. Rev. j. r. Routten
OBLIGATED. The attendants were Messrs.
II. c. Leonard and w. L. Twiner. After
the ceremony the happy couple left for
Blacksburg S. c., their future home.
Their popularity was auested by the
large number of handsome presents re-
ceiyed.
The coal trains on the Chesapeake and
Ohio road carry quite a number Of free
passengers nightly 70 Newport News. The
ride is gotten in the hobo" style. Very
often i'm the open fields about the yard 4
small army can be seen vending their
way towards the train, which they jump,
and satisfy themselves, as Ions as not
detected. with any position, whether be-
meath the boX-car or on the coal, where
they take map" presumably, with as
much content as though they were on
bed. People from all parts Of the city
can be seen making enquiries concerning
the hour Of the departure of such trains.
A delightful time was had last Tuesday
night 1T the residence Of Mrs. WADE, on
the Government road. y watermelon
feast was the attraction, and after sue
cessful attack on the melons games were
INDUCED in and the young folks present
enjoyed themselves hugely
Rev. b. C. Hening has returned from
King and queen county, whittier he went
10 visit. his family, who are summering
there. He reports his child is getting
better. and that his family will return
next Tuesday. Mr.. Hening will fill his
pulpit at Fulton Baptist church to-day
at both morning and evening services.
Miss Nancy Harden, one of the Oldest
residents Of Fulton, died al her home, on
Orleans street. Friday night AT o'clock.
The deceased was well and favorably
known by the people here, and the an
nouncement Of her death will cause many
expressions Of sorrow. Up 10 few
weeks ago she was recovering from an
illness. but curing an electrical storm
last week while sitting by an open win
dow. she received a shock which felled
her TO the floor, and from which she
never recovered. At this writing the
funeral arrangements had not been made.
Miss Mamie Gogan, who has been
sIcEding several weeks in Portsmouth
visiting friends. has returned.
Miss Jennie Bunhll has returned from
Baltimore, after a pleasant visit 10 rela-
tives. and was accompanied home by her
cousin, Miss Mayme Roach, Of that city.
Miss Katie Hogan has returned from
Baltimore after an enjoyable trip.
Mr.. Lemuel Leonard is sick at his home
on Louisiana street
Mr.. Joseph Sinnott Of Washington,
was visiting friends here last week.
Miss Mamie Mclaughlin, who has been
visiting in Washington and Baltimore,
has returned home.
Miss Oracle Bryant daughter Of super
intendant Bryant, Of the National Gene
terry, left Thursday to attend Blackstone
College.
Miss Mary W. Turner. OF Marion Hill,
left last Tuesday for a visit Of six weeks
10 friends and relatives in Louisa and
Albemarle counties.
Miss Pearl Jordan has returned from a
p'easant visit tc friends az Berkeley, Va.
MIR. d. r. Johnson will leave this eve
ming for a short trip TO his old home III
Albtmarle.
Mr. ]. Singleton Walker, who has been
visiting relatives in King and Queen, has
returned.
Mrs. NJ. A. Jelly, who has been visit
ing relatives on Fulton Hill. has returned
10 her home in Glendale.
Mr.. b. +. Davis. who has been confined
10 his home for the past two weeks, Is
much improved
Mrs. II. A. Harper, Of Wilson, n. c.,
has returned home after a very pleasant
visit 10 relatives on Fulton Hill.
Conmissioner-of- the-Reyenue Ia II.
Kemp has returned 10 his home on Full
ton Hill.
Mrs. NJ. f.. whitlock. who has been
visiting her son, Mr.. c. II. Whitlock. has
returned home. much TO the regret OF her
many friends here.