The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-29
PRETTY MARRIAGE
IN MANCHESTER
Miss Ella Avis Weds Mr.. f. A
Douglas.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF OTHERS
Old Landmark of First Ward is Sold for
Lumber Yard-Other Items
Of Interest on the
Southsde.
ANN0UNc EMENT OF OTHERS
Manchester bureau Richmond Times,

Manchester Bureau, Richmond Times,
No. 11n2 Hull Street.
Miss Ella S. Avis, daughter of Mr.
end Mrs Robert Avis, of Goochland
county, was united in marriage last night
to Mr.. T. A. Douglas, a prominent bust
ness man Of Belva, w Va. The cere-
mony was performed at the home of
Mrs. J. l.. Lowrey, an Intimate friend
of the bride. Owing to the recent be-
reavement in this family there were no
cards to the marriage. There were only
a few friends and relatives present. Rev.
r. NJ. Chandler performed the ceremony.
The bride is a most beautiful young
woman ana has many admirers in Man
chester, where she has often visited.
Mr.. Douglas is very we'll known here
Immediately after the ceremony, which
was solemnized at $3.50 clock. the cou-
PIE left for the home OF the groom in
West Virginia, where they will reside
The bride was dressed in blue tailor
made suit. The parlor was tastefully
decorated with cut flowers and ferns,
interminEled with srnilax.
TO MARRY TUESDAY.
A marriage of note to Manchesterians
has been announced to take place next
Tuesday the contracting parties to be
Miss Pearl E. Cheatham and Mr. r. Z.
Davis, both we'll known and very pop
ular.
Miss Cheatham is lie daughter of the
late w. B. Cheathan and Mrs. Carrie
Cheatham. Mr.. Davis is employee of
the Southern and held in the highest
esteem by those who know him. They
will make their future home with the
parents of the groom on Decatur Street
and Eleventh
ANOTHER COUPLE
Miss Della B. Dunnavant and Mr.. Will
lie r. Martin will be made husband and
wife next Wednesday. This announce
ment comes as q surprise to the friends
of the couple who have been kept igro-
rant Of the plans.
Miss Dunnavant is the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. G. w. Dunnavant of Chester
field. but has been stopping with Mr.. D.
L. Toney for some little time. Mr. Mar
tin is an employe of the Richmond lo-
connective Works, and highly regarded in
Manchester. They will make their future
home with Mr.. Toney for a short time
! LANDMARK FOR LUMBER YARD.
Messrs. Woodward and Sons. now con-
Quoting lumber yard in the lower end
of the city, will extend their plant, and
for this purpose have purchased a piece
of land known as Baconsvine. lying on
Fourth Street between STOCKTON and Ev-
erett Streets. There are eight tenement
houses on the ground, and the families
occupying them have received a notice
to vacate by Monday.
The buying of this property for lum-
Der yard. takes from the First Ward one
of its landmarks. Just after the civil
war there stood on this property what
was then known as the Marshall Manu-
featuring Company. Mr.. Bacon was
president of this concern, and it was after
him that when the mill was
torn down and In its stead arose
eight dwellings. that the little
village, as it We're, was called Bacons-
VILE.
MARRIED IN DANvILLE.
Mr. Lee Davidson and Miss Alice Stcr-
devant were married yesterday in Dan
vile, by the Rev. j. A. Spencer They
LETT this city in the morning and we're
united Immediately after reaching tie
city.
The happy young couple will make this
city their future home. after visiting
Southern cities. Mrs. Davidson is con-
coded to be one of the prettiest young
ladies in Manchester, and has many adj
nlirers Mr.. Davidson has long been a
social favorite, and is exceedingly popu-
lar with those who have had the pleas
ure of his acquaintance.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Miss Martha Graham. of Cincinnati, is
the guest Of her sister, Mrs. ". P. Math-
ews, of this city.
Miss Kate Strader lost college pin
while walking down Porter Street yester-
day afternoon. She would highly appre-
ciate it. should anyone return it.
Miss Lottie Mannell. who has been In
disposed for some time. is reported to
be improving very rapidly.
The Blue Jeans baseball team. COM
posed OF N1anchesters best young men.
will, on Friday afternoon. play a match
game with a picked team from Peters
burg.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. x. Nuckols. Of Abe
marie county. are the guests of her sis
ter, on McDonough Street.
MANCHESTER SCHOOLS.
Many scholars received their rewards
Monday. Below is given a. complete list
Of the scholars from the Manchester pub
lie schools. with the exception of the
certificates Of those from the High
school:
HIGH SCHOOL.
II. Class-First Honor-Edward Chand-
ler Ora, Adams, Carrie Bayley. Edna
Galloway. BERTHE Goodman, Firgie Rob
erts. Bessie Sampson, Evelyn Sampson
I. Class-Second Honor-Russell Greg
ory Verna Bass, Fanny MCGEE, GeneVra
Sandifer. Mary Walker. Willie Candle.
Percy Walton Rosa Worsham.
Promoted-Kate Jones. Laura Perkin-
son, Fanny Smith. Jennie Webster. Nella
Cheatham, Bessie Morris. Mae Sampson.
SCHOOL No. ].
Miss French. Teacher-First Honor
Emmie Day, Helen WeisiGer. Garland
Fitzgerald. Russell Jervett. Ruth Blan-
ton. Julia Clements. Hilia Fitzgerald,
Louise O'Brien, Kate Wilkinson
Second Honor-Ashby Harrison. Emma
Du VAL Lizzie Fair, Ethel. Mills. Helen
Roberts, Estelle SEles Hammond Crooks.
Lewis Clary, Elsie Ingram, Sadie John
son. Mamie Reynolds. Annie Strader.