The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-01
ACETYLENE GAS
IN MANCHESTER
Business Men Visit New York in In
terest of the Plant.
a RUNAWAY MARRIAGE.
Reception Extended to Rev. Mr.. spen-
Ger and Wife Tonight = Freight
Wreck OH the Coast Line.
News, Personal and Brief
RUNAWAY mARRIAG {.
reception Extended to Rev. Mr.. spen-
Manchester Bureau. Richmond Times.
1l12 Hull Street, BeaItie Block.

Manchester Bureau. Richmond Times,
ILL., Hull Street, Beattie Block.
There ssans but little doubt that the
city of Manchester will soon he illuminate
ed by acetylene gas. AS was published
few days ago In The Times. several OF
the most prominent business men in the
city are interested in the undertaking and
have given their time to it for the past
few days. The erection and operation of
the plant is to be pushed to completion.
A gentleman direct from New York. who
had left Messrs. A. L. Adanason. ~. j.
Daffron and George E. Gary, of Afanches-
ter. in that caty, stated last night that
the new gas plant scheme was progress
ing smoothly and all that was necessary
was the terms with the Manchester Coun-
Gill; a callad meeting of the Council will
be asked for within the next two weeks,
at which time places and terms will be
laid before that body.
/ The idea IS ito lay the pipes through all
the streets OF the city. furnishing light
not only for the homes and business places
of the town, but also for the street light
ing.
What terms will be asked of the Coun-
Gil cannot be given The cost of the plaat
and laying of the pipes. as estimated by a
gentleman who will be connected with
the erection of the same, will be in the
nUlSNOOTHOCu Oi sIACeIy SdS 4" IA
be used. which IS 4 comparatively new
discovery, but one OF exceeding briliancy.
Several OF the churches in Manchester
are lighted with this gas, and the result
is said to be most satisfactory There
can be no doubt that the Council OF
Manchester. which body has proven It's
willingness at all times to aid and adj
vance all home enterprises. will grant
this company a. franchise upon most
reasonable terms.
This company is truly T. Manchester
enterprise. there being at its head men
who have spent their lives in the city.
and been in business mere for years.
NIessrs. Gary. Adamsou and Daffron lett
for New York Sunday night. Messrs- DAT
from and Gary expected to return TO-DAY.
but Err. Aflanson will not return. until
the last of the week.
A grand entertainment will be given
at Leader Hall tomorrow night by the
Little Workers Society OF Stockton
Street church. for the benefit of the
CHURCH.
RUNAWAY MARRIAGE.
Miss Cora Crcwder. the sixteen-year-
old daughter OF Mrs. Alexander Crowder.
last Sunday in Danville, to Mr.. Holly
Lowery. Of that city.
Miss }Crowders parents objected to the
marriage on account of her age, conse-
quentiy she left for Danville last Sunday
night, over the Southern railroad, where
she YVES met by Mr.. Lowery and the cere-
mony was performed. Mrs. Lowery is
quite pretty young lady. and has many
friends In Manchester.
3 Rev Reniamin Dennis, of hreade-SIemo-
ria. church. will deliver "a lecture at
Barton Heights Episcopal church -o-Eisht
on his trip to England
DIR. HOLMES DEAD.
DR.. J. E Holmes, a well-known ply
sician of Chesterfield county, met with an
accident on Saturday last which resulted
IN his death
DR.. Holmes operated a saw-ntill at VIM
sterpDck, and while experimenting the
working OF the mill on Saturday after
noon he was caught In the betting and
thrown TO the ground with such violence
that death ensued instantly.
FAREWELL RECEPTION.
4 reception will be given Mr. and Mrs.,
j. "A. Spencer. at Corwardin Avenue Chris
tan church tonight. The fol-
lowing programme has been arranged for
the evening:
Song.
Reading Of scriptures-Rev J. E. Hicks.
3 Prayer-Rey. ". W. Sisk.
SONG.
Addresses-By Rev. E. ~. Badly. Rev.
q Reed, Rev.. S. Wallace. Rev. ].
"A Sullivan, Rev. F.sA- Lamb. Mr.. j. ].
Bailey. George S. Crenshaw. J.. a. Dear
born. Rev. s. r. Maxwell. Rev. Cary e.
Morgan. q ss3
& Response-By .. "A. Spencer.
BenedIction-By Rev. Mr.. Green.
6aMr. and Mrs. Spencer will leave for
5Danviils Friday and with them 30 the
best wishes Of the people OF Manchester
Two ARRESTS.
Arrests 6avs been as tolloNv - lar