The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-14
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NEWS NOTES
Negro Settlement Almost De.
stroyed by Flood.
FAMILY IN GREAT NEED
Charitable People Coming to the Relief
of Mrs. Alice Adams-Benches on
the HILL ide-ChurchS Ser.
vices To-Day.

Newtown, q negro settlement, between
Fulton and @Chimborazo PARK, on the
York River line. had very narrow es-
cape from being washed out Of existence
on Thursday afternoon The settlement
consists OF almost twenty shanties, STU
ated between Gilles Creek and King
mlll-race During the cloudbuurst inc
nill-race passage was choked up anu
the water began to pour over the banks
into the creek. which was rising raplaiy:
The homes of the negroes began 10 III
up at once, and in few hours the shah
ties we're partly inundated. Several or
| the Inhabitants got to work to clear the
| rrill-race passage, and shortly the water
began to subsde Several small articles
| ~ furniture and other articles were lost
| in the freshet.
w FAMILY IN NEED.
The family Of Mrs. Alice Adams re-
siding on Fourth Street. who we're In des-
titue circumstances were partly renewed
on yesterday The family consist OF two
grown daughters. who are Ill with typhoid
fever. several small children and their
mother, a widow. AS soon as their con-
dition was made known to the public the
citizens at once sent relief In the shape
of medicine, clothing and food. The fam
lily liz very deserving one. and 1t Is them
first appeal for help. The father died sew
eral months ago. after long illness,
had luck, but up to the time the Oldest
daughters were stricken they managed
to keep the wolf from the door.
Any assistance rendered the family will
be appreciated.
In a few weeks sub-station for the
payment OF gas and water bills Will be
esta blished in Fulton. The exact location
OF the station has not yet been desiK-
mated but will be central The station
tha Fulton
people, which has long been looked for.
After months OF waiting. the much
talked of benches for the hillside facing
the river arrived yesterday afternoon
The hillside ls frequented considerably
In the afternoons by ladies and children.
who watch the movements of the boats
on the river, and in general It Is a sub
stitute for a park The benches Will be
an attraction and q comfort.
CHURCH SERVICES.
Rev. A. A. Jones will I'LL his pulpit at
the usual services to-day at Denny Street
M. E. Church.
Rev. John W. Daugherty has returned
from Roanoke, where he conducted Sc
res Of revival meetings. and will occupy
his pulpit at both services to-day.
Rev. e. B. Snead will preach his fare
we'll sermon tonight at Weddell Memo
rial Chapel.
The moonlight of the Cup OF Cold
Water Circle OF the Kings Daughters
and Sons. scheduled for last Thursday
night. was postponed until July 18th.
Mr.. r. G. McCalley, a member OF the
Baltimore degree team OF Heptasophs.
spent several days as the guests OF his
brothers, Messrs. A. r. and Grey Nc
Galley, during the week.
Mr.. F. w. Anderson one of the oldest
rivermen OF Fulton. is quite sick at his
residence. on Denny Street.
GO ON A TOUR
Mrs. R. P. Henry, accompanied by her
daughter. Mrs. Marie Foster and son.
Master Charles, left Friday for Texas for
short stay, hence they will tour Mex
leo They viii return to their home In
Va rina during October
Mrs. R. B. Bowles, who has been visit
ing relatives for the past several months,
has returned to her home In Hanover
county.
Miss Carrie condrey is quite III at her
residence on Fourth Street.
The sailing yacht DIANA" which has
been anchored In the lower end of the
harbor for the past week. has returned
TO Norfolk.
Mrs. ]. P. Williams is spending the
summer at her old home In Giles county
She was accompanied on her return by
her sister-in-law. Miss Fannie Williams,
who spent the winter here In the city
attending college.
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick II, Pease will
celebrate the hftieth anniversary OF their
marriage on Tuesday night at the resi-
dence OF their daughter. Mrs. s. c. Am
Miss Monte Leonard is visiting her
aunt Nru ouytc nouclar in phiIadolphip