The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-27
SUDDEN DEATH
IN MANCHESTER.
Mrs. Frances Bennett Passed Away
Last Night.
Mr.. COGBILL DIED IN BAL IlM0RE
\ Telegram Brought the News Ncstcr-
day Evening - Manchester Lady
Married in Washington VII.
Gooding IN Pittsburs.
Mr.. COGBILL DIED IN BAL TlMORE
Manchester Bureau, Richmond limesi
lll2 Hull street, bedttie bioch'

MIR. bennett was in the yard when
she was taken H. and called 20 her son
who sent for Or. Il. =. Mathews. Inc
doctor did all that could be DONE but
Mrs Bennett died al the hour mention
ed She had been suffering some Time
with catarrhal affection.
Three children and sister survive
her-Airs. Richard A. Bennett with
whom she lived. Mrs. A. +. Anderson,
OF 1ynchburs. and Mr.. II. C.. owens. her
sister is Mrs. Charles Blankenship' Oh
this city.
The deceased was widely known and
had many friends to mourn her death.
She was beloved for her many kind
uesses. and her bright nature was one
that set a noble example.
The funeral arrangements have not
vet been completed.
DEATH OF MR.. COGBILL.
telegram was received from Balu-
more last night by Mr. Aubrey morn
hill. stating that Mr.. Cuthbert CogoH
had just died at Relay station. near lh"t
city.
The news came as shock 10 tns
many friends Of Mr. Cogbnl and ms
charming wife. both of whom were ma
tlves of this city.
About six months ago Mr.. Cogbill left
Manchester for Baltimore 10 engage III
the furniture business. Shortly AFTER
ward he returned TO this city whore he
was married to Miss Eva Jeter By Kew.
l.. r. Thornhill.
Mr. Cosbill had been in delicate heath
some time He was son of the late
John Coebill who was the first clerk
Of the Hastings Court in this city, highy
esteemed and most lOveable gentleman
His grandfather. Mr.. Nathan Eubank.
lives in this city. and his step-father
Mr.. Thomas Atkinson, resides in Ches-
terrified county.
Mr.. Thornhlll left for Baltimore on the
early morning train. and the remains
will probably be brought to Manchester
tomorrow
MARRIED IL WASHINGTON
News was received here yesterday NJ
the marriage in Washington of Mr. SD
nev r. Mays Of Richmond, ana MISS
Eva Jackson. Of Manchester.
Mics Jackson g the handsome daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Jackson.
Of west Seventh street and Is popu a.
among p large circle Of friends here. who
wish her a long and happy married life
NJ. MAYS is In the newspaper business
IN Richmond and resides at No. 1913 east
Clay street .,
MAYOR MATRICES COURT
Mayor Maurice had Tom Williams and
f0nn Gray UDln i'A'AN' '.-NNN $3.50
Yesterday morning for lighting.
Williams shot at Gray, and for shoot
ing I'm the public streets he was assessed
SO.
cray attempted 10 cut Williams with a
knife. and il cost him $3.50.
GRAY accused Williams OF giving his
sister intoxicating drinks, and hence the
row.
4 small negro boy named Arthur Wood
hit Conductor Tinsley. Of Hull-street car
No. 4. with a rock. and his mother gave
him a good whipping.
MR.. BOWEN REFLECTED.
Tho election i'm Swansboro passed on
without incident Mr.. r. a. Bowen, for
county supervisor, against whom the
Populists forces were arrayed. won by a
large majority over Mr.. T. L. Cersley
the vote in the three precincts being as
follows:
For Bowen-Swansboro. 1897 Oak Grove.
s6: Pun.ams. 90. Total 3ls.
For Cersley-Swansboro, l25, oak Grove
IS; Pullams. 30. Total III.
Bowen's majority. al.
All the other Democratic candidates
were elected by large majorities over
their popullstic opponents.
REV. DECATUR EDWARDS HERE.
The services at Clopton-street Baptist
church Thursday night were NOSE enjoy
able.
Rev. Decatur Edwards preached an able
sermon from the text. Il Will be sorry for
nv sin" which was listened 10 with the
closest attention by one Of the largest
congregations that have visited this
church for some time.
Rev. Mr.. Edwards is an old favorite
with the people Of this section, with
whom he labored so earnestly and long.
lie is preaching nightly 10 large crowds,
with much power. and the services are
having a marked effect on the audiences,
who seemed to be swayed By his elo-
quence and zeal.
There were several professions Of faith
and additions to the church. Mr..
Edwards will preach Sunday, and it
Is probable that services Will be cOntin-
ued next week.
The anniversary exercises I'm celebration
OF the thlrtleth years existence Of the
Ladies' Aid Society Of the Presbyterian
church was most happy and enjoyable
entertainment.
The musical programme presented was
Of a very high order
The address OF the occasion by Rev.
Jere Witherspoon. D. D.. was an elo-
quent and helpful one. the doctor speak
Ing In a very happy and entertaining
way.
The ladies entertained their friends IN
the lecture-room. which was profusely
decorated with flowers.
CHOIR FBASTED.
Rev. and Mrs Benz. Dennis gave the
vested choir OF Meade Memorial church
and few invited friends very enjoyable
Tee cream and strawberry feast
thursday night at rectory The
following members OF the choir
were uresent: Misses Bessie Reid
oracle Moore. Helen Bate, Helen
Robertson. Reta Welsiger Mary Patter-
son Gertrude Mcmahon. Oracle and Ma
mic Hev. Louise O'Brien. Gertrude Allen.
Elise Ingram. Marion Baird, Catherine
Taylor. Mamie Jones. and Messrs. Willie
Dennis. Dan Baird Louis o Brlen. Irwin
Robertson. Arthur Winnie, Garrett Pat
terson. Royal Turpin. c. s. Whtlock.
Richie Bacon. The invited guests were
Edith Holt. Oyerton. Bennle and Lizzie
Dennis, Mrs Augustine Royal. Mr. j.
II. ID. Johnson, and Miss Matte Gritts.
MIR. COOLING IN PITTSBURG.
Mr.. II. j. GOoding. brother Of Mr.. q.
W. Gooding. who disappeared several
days ago from his home. on Meadow
Bridge road has been heard from.
His wife yesterday received letter
from him. dated Pittsburg. in which he
states that he Is working In that city.
having reached there safely. He will
send for hs family later on.
Liberty Council. No. -, Jr. q. U. A.
NJ are in correspondence with Mr.. Thos.