The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-11
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Light Docket Called, and Cases Set.
For Trial.
THE cHlLDREIN's ICE FUND.
Mr.. Richard Bradshaw Meets With
Acknowledgment Meeting of the
Cemotry Conmi,tee-Person
aud Brief.
Manchester Bureau, Richmond Times,
llo2 Hull Street, Beatsie Block.

The Chesterfield County Court convened
yesterday: The docket was called, and
several minor cases set for trial during
the week Judge Clopton presided. and
considerable chancery business was trans
acted.
Southern Railway shops, while at work
Yesterday, had his left eye badly cut by the
flying end Of rivet. HIS WOUND was
dressed by DR.. Merchant
Mrs. Mary Bowles continues quite III at
her home on Railroad Street.
Mr.. Mike Binn. of Swansboro. is III.
Mr.. II. g. Cersley, who has been quite
III, is thought to be somewhat better
ICE FUND.
The children on Decatur Street gave an
entertainment last week, from which they
realized a goodly sum. with which they
have decided to start what is to be known
as the Children's Ice Fund, to furnish
ice to the poor of the city. These chill
dren will continue their entertainments
and add constantly to the fund MI;
George Paul has offered them redtced
prices on the ice, and they nope 10 pe apie
to supply a sufficient quantity to relieve
much suffering during the remaining warm WARM
weather. Those wishing ice tickets can
secure them by applying at the homes
of Rev. Benjamin Dennis. on Twelfth
Street. or Mr.. Ben Weislger, on Decatur
Street.
LITTLE GIRL HURT.
Lucille, the little 4-year-old daughter OF
Mr.. George Napier, Of Fifteenth and Perry
Streets. met with serious fall last Friday
afternoon, inficring an ugly cut In her
forehead DR.. Rucker was summoned
and dressed the wound, taking seVerai
stitches. The child is recovering slowly.
POLICE COURT.
Mayor Maurice cleared the docket at
the police court yesterday morning IN
short order.
Julia Seldom (colored) appeared with a
warrant against Richard Harris (coloreD
charging him with betrayal on promise OF
marriage and at the suggestion of the
Mayor, they were made one. The cere-
mony was performed in the Hastings
Courtroom by a colored preacher, in
the presence of a goodly gathering.
Jim and Frank Davis were charged with
disorderly conduct, and fined $3.50 each.
John Muse, charged with assault COM
mitted Sunday afternoon upon colored
man was discharged, there being no evil
dence to convict him.
PERSONAL AND BRIEF.
Miss Bessie Bevill is visiting friends in
BurkviIIe.
Mr.. IA. v. Baldwin is north purchasing
his fall stock Of goods.
Mrs. Frank Marks, of Petersburg, is Wis
ting friends in the city.
Miss Emma Bosher has returned from
a pleasant visit to friends in Crewe.
Miss Mary Traylor, of Crewe, is the
guest of Miss Emma Bosher.
An important meeting of the Cemetery
Committee will be held this after
noon at 5 O'Clock, at the Council Cham
Der, and from there make a tour of in
spection to the cemetery. All members are
requested to be present, as certain mat
tiers of Importance are to be considered.
Rev. w. w. Sisk preached to two large
congregations at Clopton-Street Baptist
Church Sunday. Despite the intense
heat the audiences were as attentive and
deeply interested as they were large. His
text in the morning was Building on the
Rock Mr. Morrisett sang the solo.
Hiding in Thee" which appropriately
followed the sermon.
Mr.. IF. J. Bolton, of Swansboro, has
accepted a position at Rocky Mount, n.
c.. and will leave Tuesday for that place.
He expects to move his family in about
two months.
Messrs. ]. L. Scott and Geo. Stockton.
of Burlington, N. c., were in the city
yesterday.
Mrs. India Taylor, Of swansboro.
while returning from church on Sunday
morning, fell on the brick pavement
and was considerably shaken up She
was assisted to her home near by by
two young gentlemen. With the excep-
ton Of being a little sore, she is feeling
none the worse for her fall.
Mrs Gus Paul left Saturday for Nor
folk, where she will spend few days.