Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-17
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Richmond. Va, April 16.-The Rich
mond Passenger and Power Company,
composed of the leading business men
OF Richmond, headed by Major James
ID. Patton. this morning took charge of
eightyfive miles of road heretofore
operated by the Richmond Railway and
Electric Company. which was composed
of Northern CAPITALISTS
The company flied mortgage for
SS.0o0,000 which is secured by the issue
of twenty-five year bonds, bearing
per cent. interest. It is the intention
of the new company to purchase new
cars at once and put the lines in good
condition.
READY TO START.
1t Is now thought that the first train
VIII be run over the lines of the Rich
mond. Petersburg and Carolina rail-
road about next Wednesday. President
John SHELTON Williams thinks that all
VIII be i'll readiness by that time. as a.
large force is engaged in rushing the
work
CHILDREN'S EASTER FUN.
The Capital Square was thronged
with thousands OF children this after
noon engaged In the first egg-rolline
, unat mas even taken place in Richmond.
me forces OF the citizens We're auEa
mented by three excursions, bringing
hunoreds OF people from various parts
OF Virginia and North Carolina The
egg-rolling will probably become On ana
nuaI custom here.
EASTER WEDDINGS,
The usual flood Of Easter weddings
occurred to-day. Many took place
here. while others went to WaAhingtol1
10 nave the ceremony performed
MT: Eldon Roberts, of Newport News.
anu Miss Florence II. Rice were mar
rieo at the home of the bride. No. 2o3
south Pine street. this afternoon at q
o'clock by Rev. r. Finley Gayle. Mr..
Luther Jones was best man, and Miss
ALA Jones bridesmaid. They left this
ai.erhoon at S:4o for Newport News.
where they will reside. a reception will
be held when they arrive at their home
In Newport News.
Mr.. Roberts Is we'll known here and
greatly liked. His bride is a girl OF "a
sweet disposition and winsome ways,
She has many friends.
The prettiest wedding CT the dav wns
that OF MIR. Thomas J. Garnet and Miss
Is. Marie Murphy. which took place MT
Sacred Heart Church at O'clock this
afternoon. The groom Is n resident OF
WASHINGTON. and many people from that
left for New York by way OF Old Point.
Miss Margaret Il. Shea. daughter of
Mr.. Phil Shea. the popular member OF
the Council from Jefferson Ward, and
Mr.. Otto Metzke were married In the
parlors OF st. Patrick's Church parson-
age at $50 O'Clock this morning. Rev.
Father Payne ofiiciated.
SEVERAL DEATHS.
Mr.. William II. Spence died Sunday
afternoon at his home, No. East Mar
shall street. at 5 O'clock, in the 9th
year of his age He had been sick a
short While with pneumonia and Satur-
day was able to be up. but Sunday
he died very suddenly. Mr.. Spence was
the son or Mr.. e. IS. Spence. merchant
Bowling Green, Va. lie was 4 paper
hanger by trade. and was engaged witk
several prominent firms of this city.
Mr.. Thomas S. Riddick, one OF tho
Oldest and most nii hly res ected citi-
zens OF Richmond, led ut 1:25 o'clock
yesterday afternoon ut his residence.
No. PIG East Broad street, aged about
20 years. Mr.. Riddick served through
the war between the States as a men,
Der of the old First Virginia Regiment,
being orderly sergeant OF Company II.
He was ut the time of his death second
vice president of the old First Associa-
ton. Mr.. Riddlck was a leading men,
Der OF Lee Camp. and was long super
intendent OF the Sunday school at tho
Soldiers Home.
RAILWAY TELEGRAPHEES.
1t Is understood that the striking
contingent OF the Order of Railway
Photographers employed by the South
ern have sent scouts to find out the
exact situation on the Richmond divl-
sion OF the Southern. So far only one
more man Is reported to have left his
post. All connections have been made
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