Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-19

worker. and realize the value of his SER
wees TO this congregation: therefore, be
Resolved. That the members of Cowar-
| din-Avenue Christian church urgently re-
| quest Brother Spencer to withdraw his
resignation and continue his pastorate,
provided that If at any time within the
next three months II shall appear 10 the
best interest OF the church or for
Brother Spencer 10 resign as pastor, he
may do So and the resignation shall go
INTO effect forthwith, without further ac-
ton on the part Of this congregation.
But four members voted against the
resolution. Now that the congregation
has by such an overwhelming majority
urged the pastor 10 remain, u is hoped
that entire harmony will prevail. Mr..
Spencer has done a fine work in Man
chester, and there is general rejoicing
that he will not leave Mr.. Spencer has
been especially jealous in his efforts 10
relieve and abate want and suffering.
He has made an excellent preacher and
pastor
RESTORED THE SCHOOL TAX.
The Chesterfield Board Of Supervisors
keld their monthly meeting at the court
house yesterday, and quite a busy ses-
sion il proved TO be. President John
Taylor was in the chair. The board,
after much discussion and deliberauon,
decided it was necessary TO restore the
10 cents per 800 road and district school
tax. The remainder of the session was
taken up in routine business.
The County Democratic Committee has
decided TO hold precinct meetings to
elect delegates to the Senate and House
conventions. on Friday September ga.
IL was the general belief of prominent
citizens at the courthouse yesterday
that the county would be solid for Baker.
COURTS IN SESSION.
The Hastings Court was in session yes
terday. The grand jury was in session
in the morning and found true bills
against Thomas Williams (coloredD for
hOuse-breaking, James Taylor (coloredl
for cutting his wife. These cases VIII
come up to-day. A true bill was found
against Willie Bough for cutting Henry
Han. His trial will come up Wednesday.
Nora DickersOn was before Mayor Maui
rice yesterday morning. She had been
locked up since Saturday that she might
not miss the hearing. She was sent 10
Jail for sixty days in default Of bondage
and twenty days more for not being able
to pay her fine of s..
Annie Branch was sent back to jail
by the Mayor for eighty days. Annie has
been out for almost two months, the
longest relief the jailOr has had in five
years.
HELD A GREAT MEETING.
The congregation of Central Methodist
church held a great mass-meeting Sun
day morning and another last night. The
action of the committee. which has de-
Cided on the church 10 be built. was cor
Gially endorsed. a large amount of the
money necessary to pay Tor the new
church has already been subscribed
Mr.. and Mrs. Winfree, of Chesterfield,
have the sympathy of their friends in the
death Of their little child, which OCCURRED
at the home OF Mrs. NJ A. Cogbill Sun
day. The remains were buried IN Holly
wood yesterday evening.
MIR. WILLIAM l.. cox DEAD.
Mr.. William l.. Cox, after long and
wearing Illness died at his homo, on
Porter street, at o'clock Sunday morn
ing.
Mr.. COX had been lingering very near
to death for some weeks. and his family
realized that the end was not long of.
This circumstance, however, scarcely les
sened the sorrow at his end. His FAMILY
and many friends mourn for him deeply:
His youngest daughter, and oft1n called
by others his favorite child Miss Kate
died about month ago. Even then he
was very sick. He has been heard to say
since her death that home would not
seem home, al Kate was no longer there.
Deceased was fourth son of the late
Judge James II. Cox and Martha Law
Cox, of Chesterfield, having been born at
Glover Hill. in that county. on the 18TH
day of June. 1874. HIS DrothessIHehTy
Joseph Edwin, James Piper, and John w
CoX-have gll preceded him to the grave
leaving only surviving of this distin-
guished family his sister. Mrs. Kate Lo-
gan wife of General T. Nj. Logan.
In early manhood Mr. Cox married Miss
Mary s. BransfOrd. Of Chesterfield, who
survives him, with the following children.
James H. Cox. William b. Cox, T. Brans-
ford Cox George i. Cox, and Miss Mary
BransfOrd Cox.
MIR. Cox was a dear lover of sports,
especially fishing. The river men along
the Chickahominy and other East Viz
ginia rivers nearly all knew him. He was
a warm-hearted man anu generous
IL q. YnOnTnp6
The funeral took place from Meade-Me-
mortal Episcopal church yesterday after
noon at 4 o'clock. Rev. Ben. Dennis, the
rector. conducted the solemn service. The
attendance was large, embracing the most
prominent people of the city.
The following gentlemen acted rs pail
bearers: 49,,
Honorary. II. Patteson, Judge VIII
liam I. Clopton, Judge John h. Ingram
u. H. Duval, Samuel Il. Owens, Dr. II. i.
Matthews. and Augustine Royal.
Active-George +. Gary. Alexander III.
Fitzgerald. r.. S. Robertson. b. p. Walden,
Charles Wake. and 3. p. Owen, Jr.,
Interment was made in Hollywood.
REV. W. w. sIsK CALLED.
Rev. w. w. Sisk. pastor of the Baptist
churches at and near Waverly. Va, was
Sunday extended a call TO the pastorate
OF the Clopton-Street church.
MIR. Sisk preached at Clopton-Street
Sunday After the morning service the
tended II was unanimous and most
hearty. The following prominent mem
hers were appointed a committee TO for
mally notify Mr.. Sisk: Judge Il. "A. Han
cock (chairmam. Il. III. MOrrissett. w. J.
Morrissett Robert Criddle. and G. II.
Kahl. Mr. Sisk acknowledged the honor
but he did not give the COM
mittee an answer. There is however. a |
very general belief here and at Waverly
that he will come TO Swansboro'
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mrs. +. G.. Tatum has returned TO Toano !
after visiting her sister, Mrs Snellings, OF
ll05 Porter street.
Master Russell +. Morris Eleventh and /
Perry streets, is visiting friends in Spot
sylvania.
turned TO their home. in Chesterfield coun- |
ty. after visiting friends In this city.
Misses Mary and Cornelia Hancock, |
daughters OF Judge b. A. Hancock have 1
returned from a pleasant stay In Farm |
Vile Va
Mr.. William ]. Morrissett was taken |
very sick sunday evening about |
80 o'clock while out riding. Fortunately. |
he was near his home, and soon got all
right.
Mr. w. II. Tatum, who Is at the Old |
Dominion Hospital, has been operated |
upon for n fracture Of the skull which he |
sustained four years ago. lie is attended |
BY Or. Harrison. and Is considered very |
IN man.
Sunday corning at 7:SO o'clock. in the
parlors Of Or. Cooper. OF Richmond, Mr.
HarVie A. Morrissett and Miss Cappie |
Clements. both of Swansboro' were mar
ried. The attendants were Mr.. j. w.
rrevillian. best man, and Miss Rosa Turn
oy, maid OF honor. The bridal party left |
IN the morning train over the Norfolk |
Nnrfnfk where tbeV