The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-05
Mr.. CT. LIPSC0MB
DIED YESTERDAY.
Manchester's Popular Newspaper
Man Passes Away.
FUNERAL AT q O'CLOCK, P. M.
Death Of Mrs. Mary l.. Grifith-Wcd d.
ding at Wiutcrpock-OGiccrs In-
stalled Manchester
News OF Interest.
FUNERAL AT q O'CLOCK, P. M,
Manchester Bureau. Richmond Times.
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street Yesterday afternoon at z.V CLOCK,
In the forty-nrst year Of his age
Mr. Iapscomb had been confined 10 his
bed FOR one week. but ho had hardly
recovered from an attack az Illness Wh.a
the great blizzard came ON. and his last
illness was probably relapse oi the
former.
BORN ~ MANCHESTER
Hc was born in Manchester ON Fch-
ruary sd. ls5N Ills cary iic was spfni
here. where he went % school. and grew
up to 0e one 81 the popular and leading
young men o. tho town. Ho went 10
Charlotte " c.. some years aco 20
accept a position as clerk at the Euiord
House. and later became manager II
the imperial Hotel. at that pace. His
health became bad and ho returned to
Manchester and engaged in the printing
business. conducting % job printing Office
and afterward a. cigar mandatory. lio
was offered and accepted position at
the Hotel Terminal West Point whore
ne remained Tor some time.
WITH THE LEADER
Mr. Iipscomb returned 10 Manchester
n accept the position Of distributing
clerk al the post-othce under Fostmas. or
Il. l.. Toney. and served there for Cgh-
teen months. resigninE to become man.
ager Of the Manchester bureau Of the
Evening Leader
Mr.. LApscomb was most earnest, faith
ful. courteous and sincere in all OF his
undertakings. As hotel man, he became
largely acquainted among the travelling
public and had many friends throughout
the State OF North Carolina.
AS g newspaper man. ne was most
successful news gatherer. and in the pur-
suit OF news was always polite firm
and persistent. and very few items of
interest escaped him.
HIS FAMILY.
Mr.. Lipscomb was "a SON Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Conrad Lipscomb, two Of Manchce-
ter's Oldest and most esteemed citzcns.
His mother was a native OF England, and
came TO this country when quite young.
His father was a native of King VIII
liam county but lived IN Manchester
great many years His mother died and
was buried just four months ago. Ills
father Is still living, and beside him there
are TWO brothers, MessTs. William NJ.
and Lorenzo both of Manchester
He was q Mason. and was a member
81 Manchester Lodge. No. "a, and he was
Mystic Shriner. having become % mem
her I'm Charlotte. from which temple he
never transferred.
FUNERAL THIS AFTERNOON
The news of Mr.. Iipscomb's death was
received with regret by nearly every ciu-
zen of Manchester and many i'm Rich
mond The Masons viii have charge of
the remains which We're prepared for
burial by Undertaken Morrise te, and
The funeral viii take place from the resl-
dcnce. 40. 1871 Decatur street. at
O'Clock this afternoon. the services TO be
conducted by Rev Dr. Van Houten. as
sisted by Row. Ben. Dennis
The uall-boarers will be from the
Masonic fraternity and Will be the fol-
lowing gentlemen: Messrs j. r. Robin
son. John Rice, W. II. Washington. j. 9.
Snellings. Alex. Fitzgerald, John Il.
Walker.
Tho Masons are requested to meet at
their lodEe-room at o'clock.
CUT HIS FINGE~
The little son of High Constable G. W.
BlankenshIp, In cutting some fodder for
his cows yesterday afternoon, badly cut
his finger AmputatOn was necessary
10 prevent blood poisoning
DEATH OF MRS. GRIFFITH.
Mrs. Mary h.. Griffith, the beloved I
wiie Of Mr. IL. W. Grthth. died. after
lingering illness, Friday evening at half
past 4 clock. al the residence Of her
daughter. MIS-. W. II. Bagby, in New
Kent. county. Va, near MOuutcastle. iu !
the sd year Of her age.
she was born in Chesterfield county !
April 8. 1880 and was the daughter OF I
the late Richard and Mary GoOde. Her
husband, Two sons ana three daughters
are: David r., of Manchester, Wm. w.
OF Petersburg. Mrs. VIM. j.. Bas0y and
Mrs. .. W. Pond OF New Kent county,
and Mrs. Jos. r. johnson. of BuckiHs-
ham county. She also leaves three broth
ers, X. ". GOode OF Windsor Va. and
w. j. &. and James a. Goode Of Buck
ingham county.
Ihe remains will reach Richmond by
way OF the Chesapeake and ONO road
this morning az 1880, ana the funeral Will
be from Bainbridge- Street Baptist
church this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
Some days ago Mr.. X. W. Butler son
Of Mr.. J. 4. Butler. In repairing bsit
At tho Southern depot was quite badly
cut across the eye 10y tue slipping OF
the knife that ho used. 10 was feared
that he would lose his'sight, and he was
Sent 10 the Old Dominion Hospital,
where an operation was performed.
Dr. Davidson, the attending physician,
decided that II would De necessary 70
remove the injured eye IN order 10 save
the other one. and Friday that was done,
and Mr. Butler Is resting as well as pos
sible. -
Winterpock was the scene last sunday
evening OF one OF the pretticst marriages
IN the annals OF Chesterfield county. when
Mr. s. -. Lucas. of Midlothian Va, led
10 the altar Miss Lula w. Robinson.
The ceremony was performed az the
residence OF the brides parents. The par ,
Tors were lighted with shaded lamps of
various hues.
The bride was dressed in q tan-colorcd |
travelling suit and carried bunch OF !
brides roses. az
The many friends assembled testified 20
the hlgh regard in which both bride and !
groom were held.
After the ceremony the happy couple |
left on an extended tour south.
SVANsBORO HEPTASOPHS.
Mr. J. y. Check Supreme Deputy. OF
Norfolk was present 90 the swansboro
Improved order OF Hentasophs last night.
and Installed the following officers for |
the ensuing year: J. O. Redford, archon.
w H. Atkinson. provost, Geo. ID. Cole
0nsncier: G. a. Raines pre'ato. =. :.
barrett. seoretarys G.. A. Kaincs trcas- |
urer: 4. = Davis warden, w. j. Will |
Hams sentinel.
After the installation a nice supper was
served 20 the lodge.
This lodge is in iourshing condition,
ond has ten applicants for mem hership.
Personal AND NOTES.
Services AZ West-Tnd church to-day:
gunday-sohool az $50 a. NJ. services nj
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