Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-29
TyDINGs FROM WILLIAMSBURG.
The New Steam Laundry-Arr"nge-
ments for the Convention.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. August 2S.-
| (spccial-A carload OF machinery ar
rived at the depot here yesterday for the
steam laundry which is to be opened the
first of the month. This machinery is di-
rect from the factory in Pennsylvania,
and is Of the most improved kind. The
new enterprise will be conducted In the
Rawlins building on Main street. and be
managed by Mr.. r. II. Schultz, formerly
Of Richmond.
Sergeant Cosby. of Richmond, was here
Yesterday TO visit his family, who have
been spending some time here with Mr..
and Mrs. Schultz, at the Maupin House.
Mr.. II. f. Wynkoop, one of the finest
tournament riders on the Peninsula, is IN
receipt of a letter from Mr.. Lee Todd. OF
Richmond. requesting him to take part
in tournament 10 come off in Rich
mond September 9th. If Mr.. WynkoOp
can so arrange 1t as to leave his business
at that time he will no doubt accept the
invitation, as he is extremely fond of
the sport.
Miss NJ. Willie Bagby leaves in few
days to spend month with her rela-
tives. I'm Stanton.
Hon. ID. Gardiner Tyler. of Charles City,
from the Thirty-eighth District was here
last evening, and left this morning, in
company with his brother. for one Of the
lower counties.
Captain Robert A. Bright returned to-
day from most delightful visit to Ocean
View and Virginia Beach, where he feast
ed on soft crabs. hog fish. and spots.
Mr.. Elmo Dickinson. of this place, a
William and Mary graduate, who taught
last year al Crewe. has been elected prin-
cipal of the graded school at Cape
Charles.
Miss Kate c. Bidgood will spend seve
raj weeks at Asbury Park. the guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin r. Lamb.
Mr. and Mrs. Henley NJ. Sweeney. OF
Francis street have visiting them this
week Mr.. Sweeney's sister. Mrs. John
Grimes, of Smithheld. who is accompanied
on her visit here by her husband.
Mr. sydney Hughes. of Norfolk. is
spending a portion of his vacation here
with his uncles. Messrs. A. +. and II. Il.
Smith, Palace Square
Miss Estiline Jones. who spent some
time with her niece. Mrs. Frank Wolfe,
at her home "Avondale" returned TO
Staunton this morning. taking with her
little Stella Wolfe for a short visit.
Mrs r. n. Crooks, of Yorktown. Is
visiting her daughter Mrs. sydney Smith,
on Ireland street.
Mrs Jennie Christian is in Hampton,
visiting at the home Of her son, Mr..
Hodges Christian.
Mr. H. s Andrews. a william and Mary
student of last years class, has just re-
eeived an appointment as principal OF the
High School at Crewe. i'm Nottoway.
Postmaster Lang Hankins, of Light
foot James City, was here to-day with
Rev. o. b. Sears. of Albany, Mo-, who IS
taking a postgraduate course AT the
university. Mr.. Sears is visiting Mr. Han
kins. and was here sightseeing. He
preached Yesterday morning and night at
Olive Branch church to large congresa-
tions. both sermons being exceptionally
fine productions.
City-Sergeant William L. Spencer and
Clerk T. NJ. Geddy, who will arrange the
courtroom for the approaching senate
rial and House conventions, which meet
here Thursday, state that they will have
the hall in fine shape by the appointed
time and seats for each delegation, desig-
mated by printed placards. After the
delegates and reporters are seated the
public will be admitted 10 the outer cir
Gle of seats. Captain Thomas w. Wa
cox. of Charles City, chairman of the
County Committee and a delegate, Will
act as temporary chairman of both con-
yentions, az the request of the city and
county chairmen recently in session at
Newport News.