Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-04
TALLY BURNT YESTERDAY.
G. A. R. VISITORS EXPECTED.
WIN Run Down from the En-
eamrment in waShinEton-Delc-



Camp-ninwiddie Circuit Court
Religious and Personal.
PETERSBURG, VA. october 3.-(Spe-
rial. l--Pattie Stewart, colored woman,
Eas badly burned at her home on A1er-
rSry street this morning. and 1t Is
thought her injuries may prove fatal
Her clothes caught fire from a stove,
and before assistance could reach her
she was very seriously burned about the
body.
The Union-Strcet Methodist Episcopal
church (colosedl. will observe its eighty
fourth anniversary with appropriate SER
vices during the coming week. On Mon
dsS night the sermon will be preac..e.
week other ministers win occupy the pull
pit. The Union-Sueet church was the
mother church OF the Methodist dsnomi-
nation in this city, and its pulpit in the
years OF its history was filled by many
able men. With the growth of the city
and the rapid growth of the denomina-
lion other churches were erected, and
the old Union-Street church was finally
turned over 10 the colored Methodists
for their worship. Many white people
will doubtless attend the anniversary SER
vices.
NORTHERN VISITORS EXPECTED.
During the coming week many eN-Fed-
eral soldiers are expected TO visit Peters
burg. Hundreds of the Union veterans
who will attend the Grand Army En-
campment in Washington, will extend
their trip 10 the hattle-fields of Vir
ginia On Monday next the men Of the
Fifth Pennsylvania Cavalry will arrive
in Petersburg. This regiment fought
around Petersburg in 1S64-1s65, and was
attached TO the command of General
kaUtZ, who on the ever memorable 9Th
OF June, 1864 made his Intellectual dash
20 capture our city and was repulsed on
Ats very borders.
Along during the week many other vet
.eralls will visit us.
Nir. Thomas Hirst, the big rug manu-
EMfacturer of New Jersey. has begun the
E#shirment OF machinery for his factory to
fEbe established on Guarantee street The
kfrst carload of looms was shipped Oh
@Septernber S0th, and other machinery Will
follow as fast as it can be put in place.
ia n the manufacture of rugs Mr.. Hirsr
n xpects to give employment to between
n twenty-five and one hundred women.
81 his new industry will be welcomed to
-Four city.
nh CIRCUIT COURT OF DINWIDDIE.
@ In the Circuit Court of Dinwiddie to-
u lay the trial of the damage suits of
81 ". ]. Branch and r. z. Cobb against the
HI Norfolk and Western Railway Company,
u was resumed. Damages are claimed for
81 destruction of wood by fire, near Church
ii Road. alleged to have been caused by
sparks from a locomotive. After having
been partially heard last week, the case
was adjourned over until to-day Mr.
r. II. Mann, of this city, represents the
plaintiffs. and Judge W. II. Mann and
Nfr. George S. Bernard the railway COM
pany. The case may not be concluded
q for two or three days.
n DELEGATES To THE GRAND CAMP.
Ri An The meeting OF A. P. Hill Camp
g asst night the following delegates to the
s. Grand Camp of Confederate Veterans.
ii which assemblies in Wythevlle on the
;# I'd OF October were appointed:
81 /. L. Marks, Simon Seward, Homer
81 Atkinson, c. r. Bishop, E. a. Goodwin,
III 7 S Beckwith, DR.. ]. e. Moyler, r. w
~ Collier, John T. Parham, A. T. Powell,
s. George s. Bernard, z. c. Powell, II. 4.
& Roper, James B. Blanks.
81 At the same time the following dele
81 gates were also appointed to represent
81 the camp at the annual meeting of the
q Virginia Division, United Confederate
81 Veterans. which is to be held on the I'D
u Of October, in Wythevilie.
n General Stith Boiling. General c. A.
a Battle, John r. Patterson, r. B. Davis,
Il Thomas A Traylor, r. L. Watson, DR..
u " Z. Harwood John r. Turner. George
81 W Tucker, J. S. Worsharn, w. II. Camp.
8 David a. Shields, Z. a. Enniss.
o Ii is expected that all or these dele
Il gates will attend. The good people of
n WytheviIle are preparing hospitable re-
q cepuon for the veterans.
q PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
NJ telegram from Birmingham, Ala.
Il received this morning, announces the
81 serious illness in that city of Mr.. George
81 Davis. a former prominent citizen and
n Businessman of Peter burg. Mr.. Davis
8 was for many years large dealer In
q PEANUTS in Petersburg. and is widely
II known and respected here. Mr. and Mrs.
Davis have for some time past been re-
siding with their married daughter in
birmingham.
8 Eminent Sir Thomas H Netherland, of
Alexandria. representing the Grand
Commandery, knights Templar, of Nir-
ginia. will visit Petersburg next Tues
day, and will officially inspect Appomat-
toX Commandery. a hospitable reception
awaits him.
The Petersburg Company. Uniform
Rank Captain Wilcox, will go to Roa-
noke on the occasion of the next annual
l@rN'np!l VI tlle S1idliN 2ouSc, iAIiiSitto VI
t'whias OF Virginia, and contend for the
Prize 10 be awarded the best drilled and
disciplined company.
Sunday Will be observed as Rally
Day" by the Sunday school of Market
Street Methodist Episcopal church and a
very interesting occasion is expected.
The hours Of morning service will be &C.
voted to the ceremonies. A programme
embracing special music. Rotations, and
n ADJ
arranged
There are said 10 be several applicants
ior The position Of passenger and ticket
agent Of the Norfolk and Western and
Atlsnuc-Coast Line railroads, at the APP
lomattoN station. soon 10 be made vacant
by the resignation or Mr. ]. y. Strachan.
me Corporation Court having finished
It's business for the term. will adjourn
Tomorrow
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