The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-19
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Mr.. Neal to Visit His Mother;
Has Not Seen Her for Years.
SUIT AGAINST AQuEDucT co
Bishop Randolph Viii consecrate St
Johns Episcopal Church To-Mor-
row-Prisoners Sentenced in
the Hastings Court.
SUIT AGAINST AQUEDucT CO
Especial DIsp.tch to The Times)

Special Dispatch to The Times)
PETERSBURG, VA. April 1s.-Miss
Martha Collier. sponsor for Virginia to
the Confederate reunion at Dallas, Tex.
and her maid of honor, Miss Jessie Ven
able, of Petersburg, left tonight for
Dallas, Tex. Colonel and Mrs. McGill,
Miss Jean Trigg, Miss Anderson, Miss
urewry and Miss Annie Lee Penn. of
DapyilIe. maid of honor to Miss Collier,
joined the party.
Nh. J. Colin Neal, Of Petersburg, was
among the Confederates who left for Dali
las. Mr. Neal goes to Texas with the
nam object in view of seeing his mother,
whom he has not seen since 1919, more
tnan fifty years. MI. Meals father died
when he was but a boy, and when mere
lad he entered the Confederate army and
served throughout the struggle Ills
mother upon her second marriage in 1883
left him in Lunenburg county. Mr.. Neal
says he would not know his mother nor
would she know him should they meet
unexpectedly.
SUIT AGAINST AQUEDUCT' co.
The city of Petersburg, through its
attorney, Mr.. George Mason and his as
sociate. Mr.. w. B. Mc1lwaine, has en-
tered suit against the Petersburg Aque-
Duct Company to prevent this company
from further laying its water pipes along
The streets of Petersburg. The excat ma
ture of the suit n not known, and moth
ing can be found out definitely concern
ing it until Monday when papers Will
be filed. The Acqpeduct Company have
been doing little work of late, but
steadily maintain their intention to get
damages from the city in the event they
arc interrupted in their work. which,
under their charter from the State, they
contend they have a right to do.
Bishop a. NJ. Randolph will consccrate
ST. Johns Episcopal Church next Sun
day morning at II o'clock. The conse-
Grafton sermon will be preached by Rev,
Mr.. r. "A. Goodwin, Of Richmond. The
rectors, vestrymen and congregation OF
the Episcopal churches in this city have
been invited to take part in the services.
ELKS INITIATED.
Four candidates were initiated into
membership of the Petersburg L~4Se of
Elks last night.
The New South Council Of Junior Order
United American Mechanics, of Manches-
ter, will visit the Old Dominion Council,
in this city, next Tuesday evening.
John Rivers, the negro who was found
in the store Of P. w. Smith, on High
Street, was sentenced yesterday after
noon to four years in the penitentiary.
Emma Harrison, the negro girl who
robbed the residence Of Mr.. Temple, on
Union Street. was sentenced to four
months in Jail.
The funeral of Mrs. Gertrude W. Chap
pell, wife of John A. Chappell ,of this
city, took place at II o'clock this morn
ing from the residence, on West Tabb
Street.
Miss Myrtle Marie Robertson died at
her parents home. on Dunlop Street, at
half past 10 o'clock last night, aged
eighteen years.
There is considerable interest being TAX
ell in the revival now conducted at Sec
ond Church by the pastor, Rev. j. D.
Harte. assisted by Mr.. w. B. Savage, of
Churchland, Va.
ELEGANT RECEPTION.
Mrs. J. B. Worth gave an elegant re-
ception this afternoon and evening in
honor of her daughter. Miss Mary Worth,
and her friend, Miss Mary Evelyn Par
ham.
Mrs. Leroy Roper gave a card party
this afternoon in honor of Mrs. Robert
Davis. of Atlanta.
A three-act drama-'For the Blue or
the Gray.'-was given at the Academy Of
Music tonight by the pupils Of St Jo-
seph's School. The proceeds of the enter
tainment are for charitable purposes.
Miss Anna Newsom narrowly escaped
being injured to-day by the axle Of her
buggy breaking down while she was
driving along Halifax Street.
The members Of the Electoral Board
of Petersburg have received their COM
missions from the Secretary of the Com
monwealth, and have qualified. by taking
the oath Of Office.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis, OF: Atlanta,
were the guests this week OF Mrs. David
Dunlop, Jr. They left for Atlanta this.
evening. returning from their wedding
journey. sa5
An impromptu german was given by a
number Of gentlemen in the chorus sQem
Of tho Academy last night. WEE
The Misses Anderson. Of Amelia, are
visiting Mrs, Charles Hall Davis, at Gem:
ter HILL
S Mr.. v. Spaulding. of Roanoke, is vis-.
ting his brother, Mr.. Lyman Spaulding.
Miss Myra English is the guest OF; MIS-
William 3. Mc1lwaine.
Educational Meeting at lagrange,
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
sKINSTON.H8N ca April JS. Governor
Aycock delivered an educational address
at LAGRANGE yesterday to a large crowd
.Governor Aycock is doing a great work:
for tho educational causesof the State.
Aft or SOyernOrsSA yC0cks g ms p,nff irenf5