The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-05
WATER /; FOR
MANCHESTER
3A Problem That Now Confronts
the City Councilmen Over
the River.
THIEVES REPORTED AT WORK
Gang Said to be Operating in
Swansboro-A Marriage-A
Lodge Entertainment.

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Manchester Bureau Times Dispatch.
No. 1902 Hull Street.
Great interest Is felt throughout the
city in the probable outcome Of a meet
ing Of the Water Commissioners. which
will be held next Tuesday night for the
purpose Of considering the question of
furnishing clear water for the city drink
ers.
Two propositions will be submitted and
each Of them is Of peculiar interest to
tho people. The Robertson proposition is
Tor supply OF cool, clear water from
the springs OF Chesterfield. The Chapman
o, opostion Is for an electric process OF
clearing by means Of battery IN the
water. Both have their strong advo-
Gates. 1t Is objected that the electricity
leaves q tincture of tin that is moro un-
wholesome than the mud it removes, hut
this is strenuousy denied by the men
who are urging 1t upon the people, The
meeting OF the commissioners Will prob
ably be largely attended; II will certain
~ be watched with great interest.
ROBBERY IN CHESTERFIELD.
1t Is reported that a gang Of thieves
has been operating In swansboro, and
/ ak,.&SIrONC.s diAti|! - IC4S
by the citizens particularly since the rob-
inery Of the Taylor home OH Clopton
Street.. Another robbery was commit
ted Thursday night in Oak Grove, when
the home of Mr.. Horner. of Marx Addi-
ton, was entered by a negro, thought
by some, to be the one since captured
Nv the Officers. The negro In question
is Eddie Keys. who is said to be q
notorious character. lie will be taken
10 the county jail and tried In tho Coun-
~ Court. @
sNELLINGs-TAT
The marriage of Mrs. Hardle P. Smell
lings and Mr., Elisha G.. Tatum occurred
Thursday night at Z o'clock at the home
OF the bride, No. 1922 Bainbr!dge Street.
Tho ceremony was performed by the
Pey. G, %. Woodward, In the presence
Of about one hundred guests, Among
those present were the following;
Dr.. 7, F. Mathews, Mr.. and Mrs. ".
J. Carter, Misses Janye and Edna David
son, Vrgie Snellings, Mrs, a. =. FL
road, Mrs. r. b. Darlington, Mrs, \.
z, BEDFORD. Mrs. 2, g. Wllburn' MI: and
Mrs, John q. Walker, Mrs. G. a. Leon
ard, Mrs. c. r. TomlInson, Mrs, Robert
Cwathmey Mrs, v, L. White, Mrs. J, 7,
Green, Carter B. Snow, NJ. a. Royal, J..
T. Abbott, s. II. Ullman, Robert Peas
lev, Gabe Peasley Miss Irene Taylor and
Miss Cornelia Walker.
LODGE ENrERTAlNs,
Henderson Lodge, No. 1o5 l. o.. Q, r..
entertained Thursday night At Toney's
Hall, and most enjoyable evening was
spent, The friends and families of the
members were present.
Addresses were made by Past Grand
Masters Pohlig and Duke, OF richmond,
and MIR. W. H. snead and Chaplain
Sharp. Of Richmond, MI. H. ]. Haryie
acted as master OF ceremonies. The
musical programme was rendered by tho
|, choir of the Stockton Street Church, A
eolo was sung by Miss Crldlin,
PERSONAL AND BRIEF 90
Harry Meredith. messenger boy for
the Postal Telegraph Company. was
PAINFULLY injured Thursday night by be-
iss thrown from his bicycle.
: oliver tea was given last night az