The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-19

Manchester bureau, klchmonu llhltHs
lll2 Hull Street Bcatus Vloe~.
Recently there was introduced "a bin in
tho Senate by Hon Phil. v. Coebiu au-
ihorizing the city OF Manchester Co cX-
tend her water mains one mile from the
limits Of her corporation. This blu has
created much adverse criticism among
some OF the citizens OF Swdnsboro. Ihey
object 90 Manchester running her water
uipes through or into their city, ana claim
that Il is the FIRST step toward their an
ncNation. which they have steddidsily
opposed for several years. When asked
II they did not want water I'm Swansboro.
they answered yes, but 30 must be swans
boro's source Of revenue and not Manches-
tor's. Certain citizens have minated
that steps would be taken 10y them 10
prevent the passage Of thc bill.
STILL MISSING.
w. W. Cole IS st.I missing. At late
hour last night one of the police officers
called at the homo Of the missing man,
on Fourth street. but not one thing had
been heard The report that Cole was seen
sunday in Richmond was found 90 De-
mistake The last seen of Cole DE was al
the Office Of Todd q Justis. about SIX
o'clock Saturday evening. and at that
time was thought 10 boz intoxicated ana
j. Is feared that In crossing the narrow
walkway over the canal leading from
the mill. be has fallen over and has been
carried by the swift current into the
river.
on. Webster was found by Capt. Lips
comb and officer Jones drunk and asleep
on the street last night DE was taken
10 the Station.
Elder and Massie had a fight yesterday
evening Massic got ont a warrant for
assault. ON which Elder WAS arrested and
locked up over night.
Mr G. a Raiues and daughter left
yesterday al noon Co visit friends and
relatives iu Danvilc Va. and Goldsooro.
y e..
FALLS FROM A WINDOW.
The little ll-months-old child of Mr.. and
Mrs George Day. who live in Marx Az
ditiou fel from the sec0nd-~tory window
sunday afternoon and was quite seri-
ously hurt. Tho child was at play. and
ran too near the window. When picked
I'd 30 was unconscious and remained So
FOR several hours.
DIT Rucker was called and to-day the
child is much better and The chance good
fOr final recovery
WINDOW BROKEN.
The front window plate glass "i the
grocery store of Alex Thomas. no. ll''
Hull street. was broken Sunday night
about 2 O'Clock.
The thi,f helped himself O. such articles
a. could bc reached. Little loss was sus-
tained. except I'm the breaking of the
glass. which was expensive
BOY MISSING.
Nelson Coleman. the lO-yelr-old son OF
Marion Coleman. colOred. left his nome
last F~day. and has not been seen or
heard % by his mother since. She ls
greatly distressed and hopes the police
viii return 90 her the boy. 10 found
Miss Annie T. Garter and MIR Iur-
uer Hunt were married last night at s
o'clock in the parlors Of Tie parsonage
of Fifth street Methodist church. by Rev.
j. : Wallace They will make their iu-
tur. home at SO. east Fifth street.
Mr.. W. W Cole. who for some time
havc been driving for Todd * Justis, mas
been absent from his home ON Fourth
street and also his work since last I'll
day Mr. cole is about g. years ola.
and has family of small children. ih"T
mother having been dead several years
IL was reported that Cole had been seen
in West Richmond SUNDAY evening o"l
Re had not been located yesleiu"S
CLOPTON STREET CHURCH
Tho services at Clopton-Street Baptist
church SUNDAY afternoon. az which Time
Eev N. ". sisk was formally Installed
as pastor Of that church. were most en-
iovab.e and inspiring Numbers of people
were turned away unable To- gain admit
lance. while AN available standing room
was occupied. Rev. r.. Y. Badly presided,
and the programme OF exercises was
carried out in the order as published 300
these columns with the exception That
DR. W H. Hatcher made most happy
specch al the conclusion Of the exercises.
Miss Rosa TURNKEY sang boz very sweet
voice My Mothers Bible Messrs. $.
$ Perkins with the euphonum and VIII
Han J. Morrisett with The cornet accom-
panied the choir. who rendered several
numbers. which We're most acceptable.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS
Rev. a. A. Iarby. Of Calvary Baptist
church. preached Sunday night at
Haiub-idge Street Baptist church. Rev
Mr.. Badly filed Nj Bagby's pulpit In
Richmond
Or and Mr. William j. Mathews viii
leave the first of tho week for Cincinnati.
where they Will spend the Christmas hoi-
davs with Mrs Graham Mrs Matthews
mother
The Hastings Court was boz session yes-
'erday The grand jury was NOT summoned
aud only civil c0scs were ON the docket
Miss Maude g. Baeby. who has been
visiting Miss Mary Franklin 0n east
Twelfth street. has returned to hey home
in PCwhafan county.
Miss Ada Gallon lcft yesterday morn
or for her home iu Chase City. whore
clio will spend the holidays.
me Board of County Supervisors met
terdav ~ Chesterfield Courthouse.
NV l. r Mason wishes to convey the
.fr that he is lighting with the people
r uelp ;hcm gft Il chaplain for me penl-
.e.tiarv. but doe not want 90 understood
a vas stated that hc is making night
against any Of the officials. or their work.
Hc also wishes 80 understood that he has
no fault with the Officials Boz regard to the
bread which is given to The prisoners.
only that they get better bread al times
than is furnished them regularly.
Fire Commissioners Meet
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