The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-04
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Rev. ]. Hicks VIII Soon Leave for
Chicago.
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WANTED 10 SEE THE. PARADE.
Manchester Was Deserted by Largo
poriion Of The Population Yes,cr-
d;.y-Ncws Personal ana
Brief.
Aanehes.es Bureau, Richmond Times,

Manchester Bureau, Richmond Times,
llu2 Hull Street, Beatt.e Block.
. key. J. e. Hicks, pastor of Stockton
W -, lips; church, Sunday night
sesiGSIea MS resignation. to take effect the
fourth Sunday of September.
Many expressions of sorrow were heard
On All de-. the congregation resretiiliS
exceedingly the coming departure o. their
0lacn-pe.erad pastor and friend.
Mr. Hicks VIII leave the latter part of
ahis month for the Chicago University,
Where he VIII prosecute his theological
8tnd.es. During his pastorate in Manches-
yer ne attended Richmond College, taking
oessrees there at the last session.
. ar Hicks vas called to the Stockton
Street church about three years ago TO
succeed Rev. W. e. Hurt Since that
aiunes ne has done much to build up the
eslisfessteon and improve tho church prop
-. S..s. he but recently cornpetedsa new
slus'N and a classroom adjoining the churc;,
building.
WENT TO RICHMOND.
manchester kept ON her Sunday attire
anrluigTated 10 Richmond The
cars leading to Richmond yesterday morn
lug We e ii;f2iisea. ~ he IN town the streets
e 9 We're deserted. The bank.
the fost-c;iice ard the Auditors and clerks
o s,lls We're Closed, and many of the Hull
sstieet merchants closed at an early hour
theS ste rsn Sunday afternoon.
nehtning struck tn'o trees near the resi-.
dence of Mr. n. II. Gordon. near Brancb,s
ssn9srcl' lin Chesterfield county. The trees
were ripped up AMI fell on a wagon stand
sng near. considerably damaging it.
Mrs Gordon. who happened to be stand
ing IN the door. received a slight ss,,o.1,
and had not entirely recovered yesterday
morning : deaS
Howard E.. the Rft,e son ,r- -,
Mrs A D. Johnson, died Saturday 1,:.r,+
at the residence of his narc,ts NJ, nc
Perry Street at 1880 o'clock. Owinp n
the Illness of Mrs. johnson. the f,,nera1
services Were conducted at the .ra.,a y,
.Ai cemetery at 4:S0 O'Clock Sunday
by Rev. J. f. Hicks. : o'i.'a y
SMALL CASES.
The following cases were ~, hsfo,o
Squire Jordan in the Police Court yesrer-
day morning ; - sst-
sallie Lee Mosby. charged with The lar
ce.y oil ia1or. The evidence was not
snL.eient to sustain the charge and She
was dismissed
. Matte Robinson was charged witt, the
theft OF a packet-bcol and rs cents. By-
request OF the complainant, Annie Wat
ms. Aiiis' the case was Withdrawn before be-
Ing carried into court
Mamie L. Novel; and Lon A. Novel;
charged with creating a disturbance. were
dismissed
Nj w F. Smith. statonrlan at the Fire
department. was painfully Injured yester-
DAY morning. a false alarm of fire was
turned in about O'clock from l1,werty-sec-
ond and Bas,:brsdge Streets. but when he
reached Fourteenth ard Hull Streets. his
horse SLIPPED and Mr.. Smith was thrown
forward About ten feet. He fell on his
and luckily escaped with
q few bruises. EHe will be at his post IN
q few days.
SEVERAL MEETINGS.
The meeting of the Board of Fire Com
missioners, TO have been held tonight,
has been postponed on account of the holi
day.
The Business Mems Association of
Manchester will meet tonight al
their rooms in the Leader Building. A
fun attendance is requested.
The Ladies Aid Society of Clopton-
Street church Will hold their annual re-
union at Forest Hill Park next Thursday
Refreshments viii be served and a pleas
ant day viii be spent.
The Busy Bees of Central NJ Z. church
will give lawn party this even
ing on Inc grounds of NIr. ". II. Owens.
The hours viii be from 5 unt.i 6 o'clock
in the afternoon Tor the children.
and at night for adults. There
Will be no charge forzadm!ssion-
Mr.. and Mrs r. ". Wood, who We're
married last week in Washington, returned
to the city yesterday. They will reside
at Tenth and Perry Streets.
Hattie and Harry cMorrissett, children Of
Mr.. B. 81. Morrissett, Of Swansboro. were
taken suddenly quite sick yesterday morn
ing shortly AFTER midnight. They We're
somewhat better yesterday.
DIR. ]. c. Loving, Of Swansboro, was on
Sunday elected a deacon in the Clopton-
Street Baptist Church. He was also maue
assistant superintendent Of the Sunday
school, to succeed Mr.. j. w. Holt, who
has moved from the neighborhood.
Mr.. Stuart Bianton and MIR. r c. Pet
zold, Of Newport News. are spending some
time in the CITY,.
Mr.. r. Z. Coal,er, of Wyanoke, is visit
ing At Buck Hill.
Mr. Owen. of Thirteenth Street. returned
home Sunday from a visit to the sea
Ehore.
Miss Gilloel, of lexington. Va is visit
ing Miss Minnie Weisiger.
Miss Estelle Harding, of Petersburg. is
visiting Miss Ruth Latham. Tenth and
Hui Streets.
Rev ". A. Laughan filled his pulpit at
Fifth Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday. morning and night.
Mr.. Fuqua, sen of Mr.. Charles F'uqua,
II Swansboro, was taken sick sunday night
at his home, and had TO be treated by
DR.. Lawrence Ingram. He was somewhat
better yesterday.
The condition of ar. William Walsh.
who has been quite Ill at his home, Is
improving.
Mrs. D.. Merchant and Miss Nellie Bar
samin have returned from a house party
IN Chesterfield,