Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-27
Mr.. SIMMONS'S DEATH.
ONE OF THE OLDEST CITIZENS OF
MANCHESTER PASSES AWAY.
OTHER ITEMS FROY TIE SOUTH SIDE
Railroad Assessments Argued Be-
fore Judge CIopton-Denth of Little
GirI-rnterest I'm the Trades Pa-
rade-Personai.

Mr.. Lewis d. Simmons died yesterday
morning at his residence, No. 9Ol Perry
street. Deceased was In the 7Sd year OF
MS age, and was well and popularity
known throughout the city. His health
mas been failing for about twelve months.
but ne had only been confined TO his room
Tor short time. For many years he was
employed in the Old Dominion Cotton
Mills, He leaves two children. Mr.. A. ].
Simmons. and Mrs. Mary f. Gary. The
funeral will occur this afternoon, and
Will be conducted from the late residence
OF the deceased. The interment will be
made In Maury Cemetery.
Miss Ellen Roberta MCGEE, the little
daughter Of. Mr.. James MCGEE, died last
wednesday night. She was only I'll q
| few days
The funeral will be conducted from the
| stockton-Street Baptist church of which
church Sunday-school she was O scholar.
on this afternoon at 2:SO o'clock. Rev.
j. Il. Hicks, who conducted her mothers
funeral last week, will also offlcate on
this sad occasion.
The music will be appropriate and n
solo will be sung during the service. The
interment will be in Maury Cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs. L. H. Sheffield,
whose death occurred in Swansboro' last
Wednesday night, will be conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Crawley, pastor of West-End
Methodist church, this afternoon at 3
o'clock.
RAILROAD COMMISSIONS MEET.
The Richmond Petersburg and Caro-
lima railroad commissioners, appointed
by Judge Clopton at the September term
| OF County Court, convened in the Hust-
| ings Court room yesterday morning at 10
o'clock to hear the argument of counsel
in the case Of Richmond, Petersburg and
| Carolina VS.. Cook. Mr. Cook owns a rock
! quarry near Petersburg, over which the
line Of the road runs. A former commits
sion awarded Mr.. Cook 5000. Mr.. Cook
| objected, and the present commission,
composed Of Messrs. j. Il. Moore,
W. A. Blankenship, J. IT. Wilkerson, s.
Phillips, and DR.. Brsnsford were APP
pointed. Messrs. Wells a. Pagle are re-
presenting the railroad. Messrs. Nell
waine, Of Petersburg. and Judge l.. l..
/ Lewis are counsel for Mr.. Cook.
DR.. ". p. Matthews and Mr.. Charles
Burkert, tho committee appointed at the
last meeting Of the Business-Msn's Asso-
| citation 70 solicit funds for the parade on
the SIst. started their work on Wednesday,
and have met with great success. The
committee composed of Messrs. Pulilam'
I.umpkin, and Robertson, to arrange
foat had a meeting yesterday morning,
and decided on a very pretty ansir.
BRIEFS AND PERSONALS.
A delightful entertainment was given
last night by the ladies Of Asbury Metho-
dist Episcopal church. An admirable pro-
sramme was very much enjoyed.
Mrs. George O. Ely continues very Ill al
her home on Stockton street
Mr.. T.. c. Dawson, Of Norfolk. Is In
Manchester visiting his son, Mr.. Charles
Dawson, who is quite III, on semmeS
| street.
Revival services is still in progress at
Asbury. and are growing In Interest, Rev
| Mr.. Constable, of Richmond, is preaching
with great power, and a deep interest IN
religion is being awakened.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Linnie Bowen returned
last night after the marriage, TO Man
/ chester, and are now at nome 10 'neh
I friends. $500. 11o
iii no doubt be at work in few days.
Mr. w y. Jennings is visiting rela-
tivas in the city. His home is IN 81.
Clair. Pc. -. ~ =
pomev Graham (coloreD was before the
Nicer Yesterday morning charged with
tina stealing of a silver watch from hlch,
ard Howard. The case was eoh''hueu
until to-day. +. 1.o, oor-
MIR ". ID. Iithgow, who has oeen con
fined TO his residence by Sickness Is ho"
convalescent -,,u,- NJ q
Mr.. W. n. oliver, or sansouiy, ~ ~
bridge street. ..o, Walt.
Mr. Ned Saunders, who has been VISIT
to hi. sons in Charles City ana Prince
,,,5 has returned to his home very
much improved in health ..,.,,,r.
Mr. Alex Marks. who has been vlsluns
raIatives in Chase City and Prince George
hos returned TO thS city.