The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-20
The NEWS
MANCHESTER.
Great Success Of Leonard Toncy
in the Theatrical
World.
Mr.. BERGMAN TO LEAVE |. :1',
Will Preach His Farewell Ser
mon on Sundav-Mceti,'c Of
Veterans Other Matters.
Manchester Bureau Times Dispatch
No. 1l02 Hull Street.

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News is beginning to reach Manchcs.
Ter OF the great success In the theatrical
world Of Eddie Leonard. better known to
Ills friends and nelghbors here as Leon
ard Toney. a nephe : Of Mr.. .. L. Tonoy
and an old city boy Leonard has con-
nected himself with Havarly's rninstrels
and has recently given performance
In California. The management of the
thea tire Is enthusiastic about him, and
declares him to h, a star Of tho first
magnitude. HIS style Is distinctly orlsl-
nal and Is unlike anything ever seen be.
fore in minstrelsy. His reputation has
been further increased BY composition
OF his own, ada. as Sweet as Apple
Cider" quaint, sweet and fantastic.
Leonard has many friends and relatives
In Manchester, who Will rejoco IN his
success.
THE NEW PASTORS.
The official announcement that tho
Methodist conference appointments an
nounced n few days ago will stand un-
changed is reud with interest here. The
new pastors will now enter upon their
work at once. and things will soon be
running along under the new regime.
Tho Rev. j.. r. Routten, who succeeds
3 the RCV. ~. ~ b6II pLlldkls ~ lily W Gss
End Church. is not yet In tho city. but
is expected about the 25th.
The departurs Of MIR. Bergman is
source OF great regret TO his many friends
IN Manchester, where he has long ueeh
exceedingly popular. His Period OF SER
vice here has been marked by very great
success. He was much beloved by his
congregation. whose regard he will carry
uway with him. He will .,ave Thursday
for Norfolk, where he will take charge
OF Queen Street Church.
VETERANS MEET.
The Joseph Johnston Camp, Confed-
crate Veterans. met last night In the
court room and transacted the ''.lal
business. The attendance was very good.
The regular meeting Of Hestia Conclave,
ned ast ngS r
served and most enjoyable evening was
spent.
ENTERTAINING A COW.
d mas aona
helpless upon the stormy Highway. the
creature had nought wherein to lay her
weary head until, with kindly. fore
her hers a As co a.s bed. Since then the queer
prisoner has enjoyed life, apparently car:
ing little whether Its owner ever showed
up or not.
charged with fighting In the street was
called yesterday. and was continued until
~ CHURCH AFFAIRS.
The Rev. ]. T. Mastln. Of the Methods
Orphanage. will preach Sunday morning
at West End Methodist Church. At night
the.pulplt will be filed by the Rev. Mr.
A young peoples meeting will be hello
at three O'Clock Sunday afternoon
at the West End Church The pro
gramme will include singing and recita'
tlons. Miss Ida Butler will sing solo
and Miss Eva Adkins will recite.
a The ladies' of th1 Fifth Street Church
will give Thanksgiving dinner and sup
per on the 26th In the lecture-room fol-
the benefit Of the church. All arc Invited
to attend, and an enjoyable time Is prom
ised.
An oyster supper and musical enter
Hail BY the ladies' Of The West Enc
Church, The function will be repeated to
night.
Mrs. W. II. Bolton has been. called t
the bedside OF Miss Joy Bolton, who !:
very III at the home Of her father; Mr.
H. j. Bolton. In Rocky Mount. n. z.
the condition OF Mr.. Joseph Ferguson
| of Swansboro, continues unchanSed.
Mrs. James P. Jones. who has been y
Charlottesville attending conference, ha
returned home.
Mr. Nick Wingo, OF No. 100 East Thirt
| Street, is reported III with pneumonia.
| Mrs. Laura Reams Is ~ with pneumonia
at her residence In Lee Street