The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-10-04
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Morris Found Not Guilty 81
Criminal Assault Yes '.s:
II telday.
WERE WED IN WASHINGTON
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Young Couple Take Matrimonial
Affairs IN Their Own
Hands. II
WERE WE'D IN WASHINGTON
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Manchester Bureau, Times Dispatch, |
M No. 11O2 Hull Street.
After being out for about two and a
half hours the jury III tho trial Of George
Morris on the charge OF criminal as
salllt on thirteen-yenr-old Louise Jones
returned verdict Of not guilty. 1t seem
ed at first us II there would ~ q hung
Jury, as there was much atgn... before
q verdict was reached. The jury stood
ten for ncquittal and two for conviction.
On the representation Of Judge Clopton
that they would have to stay In all night
until they came TO some understanding
the jury finally cnmo to the agreement
as stated. "a large part Of the evidence
against the man was nero hcarsay, and
was. therefore, ruled out by Judge Clop-
ton. The principal witnesses In the case,
the mother or Louise Jones and herself
declared that 10 attempt at assault had
been made, and It was their evidence
that finally decided the case. The little
girl was placed on the stand and she
told a straightforward story, denying
that Morris had made any improper adj
vances or remarks to her, Mr.. u. II.
Wells defended the prisoner.
To Washington to Wed.
Mr. Alexander Clcary and Miss Eva
May Jones left Manchester at noon yes
terday and went to Washington. where
they secured a license and became man
and wife. The couple were runaways,
as the parents Of the bride knew moth,
ing Of the affair until the couple were
far on their way to the haven Of the
3unwed. Mr.. and Mrs. Cleary returned
to Manchester last night. The bride
Is the pretty and attractive daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Jones, formerly OF
Henrico, but now Of Manchester. The
10 80 M ~ 1910 ETn11 Gtraaf.
Tho bride is only seventeen year Of age,
and the groom Is Twenty-Five years old.
They will make their homo at 1919 Hull
Street. Il.
Another Factory to Come. iii
It is rumored that Manchester Is to
have naother large business concern In.
the shape Of a large planning and lum-s
Der plant to he built by the firm
woodward and Son. The site OF the pro-
posed plant Is said to be Mt Fourth and
Stockton Streets, where the offices Of
the company are loca ted.
The firm Is one Of the largest Of the
lumber dealers in Richmond and Man
CHESTER having plants In both cities.
Mr.. Woodward last night refused to
deny or affirm the rumor, saying that
the idea OF such a plant had been pro-
posed. but no definite steps had been
taken in regard to putting the matter
afoot. That there is much likelihood Of
the plant being built Is evident 1t IS
said that the new concern will manu-
facturc sashes. doors. blinds and all
kinds OF building material
The Almshouse and Poor Committee
met last night and elected Mr.. ]. T.,
Abbott. chairman. and Mr.. A. A. Ad-
kins. sub-chairman. Nothing OF partic-i
ular Importance came up, the only busl-
hoj fra ut f hafYer that Of
routine nature.
Fined Large Amount.
Harvey Clarke was fined SO and or
dered to give bond of 500 to keep the
peace for assault on his wife and threat
Monday night and tried to force his
wife to 60 to barroom to get him
something to eat. Mrs. Clarke renon-
strated, saying that she was afraid to
go out so late in the night, Thereupon
Clarke threatened to kill her, and was
on the point of putting his threat into
execution. when his two sons inter-
fered and bound him hand and foot.
Sergeant Wright arrived on the scene
and put the man under arrest. Clarke
was unable to pay his fine and furnish
bond and was remanded to jail.
Frank Marks, who lives at No. 20
"cIIS pliCSII
yesterday morning by heavy pulley
striking him In the face IN the Trigs
shipyard. Parks was moving some
heavy machinery and was attempting 20
lower: pulley when the heavy Iron mass
swung suddenly and struck him fun IN
the face. The impact was terrible, ana
the unfortunate man was knocked stun
ned on the ground. His face was badly
smashed. but fortunately his eyes were
uninjured. Dr.. Witten, OF the ambu-
lance corps. was called N ana ne gays
the man prompt attention.
Personals and Briefs.
Miss Cora Rudd, OF No sos Stockton
Street, has returned from a visit 70
Washing ton, where she has spent
most pleasant holiday,
The Street and Finance Committees
will meet Thursday night, ana me
Health and Cemetery Committees mt 4fft-
day night,
Mr. and Mrs. G. p, Fry, Of Portsmouth,
Va, are visiting relatives IN Manches-
ter and Chesterfield county
Messrs. Watson Farley and Rotrrt
Winfree, of powhatan county are visit
Ing in Manchester,
Kenneth Clopton Saunders, the young
est son of Sergeant J. G., Saunders Is
reported 10 be much better
Mr.. W.gO. Goode, o. FiftceRtn a,'o NY NY
Donough Streets, has returned from a
visit to his father, in Powhatan Court
In the meeting Of the fourth quarterly
con ference. held In West End Church, the
Following men were elected stewards:
Y. p, PettigreW, J, a. Clarke, T.. A.
FIughes, 5Jr.,5T, ]. Chenault w. B. TAYLOR,
c. IA. Raines, A, g. Belcher. a. A. Adkins
A, III Thomas and George y. Cole. MI
r.. j. Chenaut was elected superint endent
OF the Sunday school,
James I. Rudd and Miss Mamie Talbot.
of Swansboro, were married IN Washing
ton Monday afternoon. The bride 10 the
daughter OF Mr., and Mrs, w, A. Talbot.
Mr. and Mrs. Rudd will make their home
nj East Ninth Street,
Will Meet Wednesday Evening.
The Epworth League OF Asbury NJ. u.
Church, Lombardy street viii hereafter
meet on Wednesday evenings at 1915 In
stead of Tuesday, as formerly The de-
yotional meeting Wednesday evening Will
be led by Mr.. H. |. Wingheld. president
4, Atvy