The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-31
w, J. carter. walter Grinnan and R. L
M ~ pOWlIATAN

|
French,
BORN IN POwIIATAN.
The deceased was born AT Calais" the
old homestead OF her father I'm Powhat8n
county, on the 18th OF June 1865. but
| most Of her life was spent I'm Manchester.
] She was lady Of charming personality.
and devout Christian character most
| consistent member OF the Meade Memo
rial Episcopal church. OF this city she
WAS ever ready and jealous In the per-
| iormancc OF Christian work and for
some time she was a member OF the
| choir
She met death with Christian faith and
J resignation. and her end was calm and
pe9ceiul Surrounded by loving friends
! ana relatives. who were ever ready 10 adj
| mlpister 10 her needs she passed away
! gently and quietly. Ike the nceting shad-
| .w Of summer cloud. fully prepared for
/ the final summons
Her death has occasionod profound sor-
row in this city and tho deepest sympa-
| Thy Is manifested for the bcrcaved hus-
oand and the two bright little children
that have lost loving mothers tender
care and devotion.
The funeral will take place from, Meade
memorial church this afternoon at
$50 O'Clock. The rector. Rev. Ben Davis.
VIII conduct the services. The interment
VIII be made IN Maury cemetery.
WITH THE SHOPS
Mr. Quinn. the recent purchaser OF the
swift Creek Cotton Mills. located in Ches-
torheld county. between Manchester and
petersburg. Will start the plant up I'm
n snort while. He says II is his inten-
uon II possible, 10 begin work within the
next two weeks
This plant generally gives employment
10 a number of people in Manchester
when al work
The Manchester shirt and overall fac
tory are steadily al work. They are still
IN need OF more help. They pay fair
wage 10 their employees
- ~ was rumored among the naiers of
be"c Isle that the Old Dominion Nail
works would begin work shortly. This
branch Of the Old Dominion iron and nail
works have been idle for n long time
lhey have been usually buying nails
derS.
NEW OIL PLANT
The Argand OIL Company. OF Marietta
Ohio. will start an oil plant In this city
IN few days They VIII locate at the
corner OF Second and Stockton streets AT
the present time a force OF hands are
engaged IN putting the place i'm readiness
for them. They VIII be i'm readiness cor
business in very short time
Squire c. r. Jones OF Swansboro held |
court yesterday morning ana had one |
case before him.
John Cropper colored. was arrested |
Saturday morning by the Richmond !
police. lie hal at the time number OF
dressed fowls in his possession and when
questioned he said they had been stolen |
from parties In Chesterfield He was
turned over TO the Chesterfield authori-
ties. ana after hearing the evidence this |
morning Squire Jones sent him 10 the /
Chesterfield county JAN for nine months. |
The Committee on Poor will meet a /
the city Council this afternoon az 5.5O |
O'Clock. They will then pay their usual ]
visit 90 the City Home
The Cemetery Committee Will meet in |
the AUDITORS Office al 1.3) o'clock this /
evening
Captain E T. Morris. Of Greensboro. y |
g.. IS in the city He was formerly "a
passenger conductor on the Southern /
Railroad but is now manager of the
Hotel Clegg of Greensboro. Captain
Morris has always been a fav0rite with
the travelling public and is doing good
business with his new venture
Mr. ThOs. r. Wilson. OF Newport News !
left Sunday after q pleasant visit 20
A good congregation attended the
services Of Clopton-Street church Sun
day. Rev. Mr. Hicks preached from the
ext Keen Thy Heart with an Diligence.
Tor Out Of t. are the Issues Of Life"
Mr. r. @. White. of Bremo Bluff Is in
he city calling on his many friends. Mr.
White is merchandising I'm that place.
Mrs. w. II. Redford. Of Newport News
s. here visiting Mrs. jeremiah Marks. OF
Seventeenth and Everett streets.
The revival meeting at West End
hurch win continue during tho week.
The Hastings Court was not I'm session
yesterday on account of the death OF
hrs b. p. Vaicn
Mr. +. II. Wells went out to Chesterfield |
Courthouse to-day on legal business.
Mrs 5. g. Moore. Of Swansboro. who
las been quite sick. is much improved.
Miss Matte Robinson and Bette
.arrCavc have returned 20 their home.
'rewe. Va, after a delightful visit 20
heir aunt Mrs j. A. Williamson, 100
1cDon0ugh street.
Mr.. J. Archer Williamson is ont after
severe attack Of the grip.