The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-20
NEWS GATHERED
FROM S0UTHS|DE
More Comment in Regard to the
Use Of Crostic's
Wagon.
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DEATH or Mr.. W. r. NELSON


Manchester Bureau Times Dlspa oh, |
No. 1102 Hull Street.
Mr.. Hammond Fischer OIL being seen
last night In regard to his alleged use
OF the wagon OF Mr.. T.. e. Crostic, tho
butcher, for the purpose OF carrying
a smallpox corpse to the cemetery, de-
MED the story In toto. He claimed 10
have used MIR. Crostics wagon merely
for his own personal convenience. What
wagon he did use for bearing the body
to the grave he refused to disclose. mas
much as he stated, 1t might cause fur.
Their unpleasant comment.
Mr.. Crostic stated that Mr.. Fischer
borrowed his wagon. and Mr.. william
Bishops horse, for what purpose he did
not. know, as Mr.. Fischer did not state
for what use he needed the wagon.
Mr.. Crostlc, in continuing his side OF
the affair, said that when the wagon
was returned. the foreboard had been
taken out, which had not been done for
two years. and the scat shifted. Why this
should have been done he could give no
reason. The wagon body MS It was, he
said, was too short to have carried
coffin. He stated. Furthermore. that he
was fully convinced In his own mind as
to the real situation.
Mr.. crostic. on account Of the I'M
pleasantly induced by tho affair, has
caused his wagon to be taken to II
shop. where It is being furnished with
an entirely new top and body.
This will incur cost OF about $40. and
as 1t has been the cause OF much loss
OF business, Mr.. Crostic isymuch put out
because OF the matter.
The affair has caused a good deal Of
comment, but as steps have been taken
to place q new. top and body on the
wagon. It will probably be hushed up
very soon.
Deaths and Sickness.
Mr.. W.. r. Nelson. a formerly we'll
known figure about Manchester, died at
his brothers residence. Tenth and Balm
bridge Streets, at four o'clock yesterday
had long been connected with the large
and long established livery stable OF his
brother. Walter Nelson. on Tenth Street.
Z The deceased leavs four brothers-S. B..
Nelson. of New York, and Henry Charlie
and Walter Nelson. OF Manchester. and
N. c.: Mrs. L. c. FINER, OF the same
place. and Mrs. Kicks OF Ellington. N.
The funeral Will take place this after
noon Mt 4:30 o'clock from the Presbyterian
Church. The deceased belonged to the
knights Of Pythias. Rocky Ridge Coun-
ell. No. &c. Junior Order OF United Ameri-
can Mechanics. and to Stuart Lodge. No.
141, Odd Fellows, committees from all of
which will attend the body to the grave.
Mrs. Anne M. Gooding. OF No. 619 Hull
Street. died suddenly yesterday morn
ing. She was seventy-five years old. and
her death was attributed to her old age.
The deceased leaves three sons.
The funeral will take place at II
o'clock this morning from her late home.
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vices.
Elizabeth Matthews daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. H. Carroll, OF No. 2l+y East
Thirteenth Street, died ats o'clock yes
The funeral will be conductd from the
home at o'clock this afternoon. and in
terment will be In Maury Cemetery.
Father De Munck will conduct the SER
vices.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Bowman. died Sum
day night. This Is the third child the
hereaved parents have lost within the
same number of years. Three children
have been born to them. and al! are dead.
Councilman w. P. Ferguson's child Is
very Ill. 1t is feared that the child is suf-
fering from spinal meningitis.
Mr.. ]. B. Westcotts little girl Is said
to be very. Ill.
Rev. Mr.. Fish's infant son Is suffering
from an attack OF measles.
The infant daughter OF Mrs. Ida King,
OF Hull Street. is i'll with scarlet fever
. Mrs. D. e. Lipscomb Is seriously ~.
She has been removed to the Retreat Tor
the Sick. 90, nyos.
Twelfth Street. is said to be sinking
Two Negroes Fight.
Mosbv Carter and Ernest Miller. both
coiored, we're arrested yesterday by Chis
IF Police i4ipscomb for f1ghtinE on me
street. Carter alleges that Miller $40 .
n beer check from himi ME-. Sead The
~ ter ter PROMPTLY took to his feet, with, the
former in full pursuit. But stern err cnas i,
is a long chase. and Miller woula prop
comb promptly appeared on the .scere
and called halt on the pursued anu
pursuer i,
cleaned and dressed at the staton-house.
where they were both landed,
Personals and Briefs. "
The ladies of Asbury Methodist Church
began last night their bazaar, which is
to continue this entire week; -, ),
A mistake in the bills, which gave JuIy
which the bazaar was to begin, caused
a rather slight attendance last night.
Tonight a fairy drill will be the pro-
gramnle OF entertainment. me proGseos
are to so toward the church pu''u'hs
The Brunswick stew given at Murkers-
willie on Sunday by Mr. ]. Q. Belcher' was
n comnlete success. A large crowd was
in attendance and thoroughly good
Mr., James M. French. OF No, 1905 De-
catur Street, returned from visit ns
friends In Norfolk Sunday.
BANKERS LEAVE.
Hotel Lobbies Showed Last Night