The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-15

Nellie Rush, Bessie Toney, Ella Str1nseI,
Nettie Duke, Jennie Hawthorne, ANNE
Atkins and Messrs. John Ellis. Leslie II
win, John Merritt. Maurice Rush. Wine
Hawkes.. II. r. Chick, Tom Marshall. Ed
die Burrows, Eddie Bethel, Dan BalieE'
John Saunders, Clarence Bottoms, Leslle
Craig. John and Eddie Martin.
They left at a late hour, having speh,
a most enjoyable evening.
X. OF P. OFFICERS.
Manchester Lodge. No. 90 Knights OF
Pythias. held a largely attended lneeuns
last night and installed officers for the
ensuing term. Many Richmond brethre''
were present The following officers Were
Installed: Chancellor commander. MT.
Lewis: vice chancellor, Mr.. Allnrignt;
preiste. o. E. Ray; inside guard WI !:
hait: outside guard. Mr. Clary; Keeper Oh
records, Mr. C. H. Whitlock. 1vanhoe
Lodge. of Richmond. was well represented
at the meeting.
TRICKY LEAGUE.
Rumor has 1t that a tri-city league lot
the advancement of baseball Will soon
be formed between Petersburg, Manches-
ter and Richmond There seems at the
present time ground for any rumor
which might start relative to something
on the diamond. If ever three cities
wanted the sport, it is the above named
ones Every effort is being made by
amateur teams TO place the movement
upon a. solid footing. There is sufficient
material in the citix to have nine
which would reflect credit.
1t is said that the Elks and Brownies,
Of Richmond: the Blue Jeans, and Man
chester Grays and the ''Hoodoos. with
another team from Petersburg, will com
pose the league. All of these teams play
good ball. 1t is certain that should
such a step be taken, there will be
ready support all along. The Cockads
City is all worked up over the pro-
posed plan, while Richmond and Man
chester are not far behind
FUNERAL OF JUDGE MILLER.
The funeral of the late Judge Thomas
NJ Miller. of Powhatan county. was
from Meade Memorial Church, this city.
Sunday afternoon
Rev. BENZ Dennis officiated. Inter
ment was made in Hollywood Cemetery.
Long before the hour appointed for the
services to begin crowds thronged the
ediice until it was packed to over
flowing. Impressive and sad were the
services over so we'll known a man.
Manchester Lodge. No. Il. a. F. and
a. M attended the funeral in a body.
TWO FUNERALS.
All that was mortal of Mrs. F.. G.
Tatum. who died Saturday night. was laid
peacefully to rest in Maury Cemetery
yesterday afternoon. The funeral ser
vices were conducted from Cowardin-
Avenue Christian Church, the Rev. Carey
F. Morgan. assisted by Rev. z. V. Badly,
officiating.
Mr. Charles ]. Lightly. OF Midlothian
died at his home at 6:20 Sunday morn
ing He was known in Manchester to
many citizens who feel a deep regret
Of
His funeral will be conducted from
Monican Church, Chesterfield county.
this afternoon The interInent will
be made in the family burying-ground
near Midlothian.
CITIZEN COMPLAINS.
If anything was needed to help the pass
age of the ordinance referring to COWS
ll!nrin, loose In the streets through the
dan when it is presented in the Assem-
bly, Il the next meeting. there could be
found in the chiefs office a comnlunica-
ton from one Of the leading citizens of
the city who is protesting against the
COWS sleeping at nights on his premises
and ringing bells which drive the sleep
god away
MI. G. S. Grizzar,d It is understood. will
present at the next meeting of the lower
body an ordinance making it penalty
to allow COWS to roam the streets. filter
ing them. making the city present an I'M
clean condition. working detriment to the
work of the Board of Health. and max
mig themselves a. general nuisance. The
orGir ance will be passed without a hitch.
Nearly all the councilmen are in favor
CT the movement and even though some
two or three do object, there will be
plenty to push the ordinance until it is
made q law. This prediction was ma de
in he Leader several days ago, and since
that time there have been several COM
n.unications from prominent citizens who
promise their aid. if necessary, in push
ing the adoption of the ordinance.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
In Manchester yesterday there was
a large and enthusiastic meeting of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers,
Division No. 321. After the business be-
fore the body members were delightful
ly entertained by the ladies of Virginia
Division. No. 22S. of the Ladies' Aux
Hilary.
DR.. Bransford. of Bon Air, who has
been i'll for some weeks, is reported to
be very much better.
Mr.. j II. Taylor. of Swansboro, and
Mrs. Williams. of Fulton. will leave to-
day for Washington. where they will
Miss Charlotte Clopton who was injured
in q street car accident a few days ago,
is slowly improving at the home of her
sister. Mrs. Charles NJ Wallace. No. 2C04
East Franklin Street, Richmond.
Manchester Lodge, Nc "A, A F. & A.
NJ. held a. stated communication last
night, with large attendance.
Re-. Men from Petersburg last night
paid q fraternal visit to Indianoa Tribe
o" this city. There We're nearly 100 of the
order from the Cockade City, who came
over IN two chartered cars.