The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-26
NEWS GATHERED
FROM S0UTHS|DE
Miss Alice Childress Becomes the
Bride Of Mr.. ]. w.
Ellis.
FALL KILLS 7. R, WILSON
Many in the Race for superin-
tendent Of Alrnshouse-Per-
sonals and Briefs.
Manchester Bureau, Times Dispatch,
No. 1902 Hull Street.

Manchester Bureau, Times Dispatch,
No. 1902 Hull Street.
a pretty home wedding was solemn
y. wilkerson, No. III East Eleventh
Street. on Thursday night when Miss
Alice Childress became the bride OF
Mr.. j. w. Ellis. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Arthur Davidson.
Among those present were Mrs. Car
RE Thompson, of Goochland; Miss
Woodley Chlldress, Mr.. and Mrs. w. T.
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Butler,
Miss Blanche Carter, Mr.. and Mrs. II.
b. Toney, Mr.. and Mrs. d. L. Toney, Mr..
and Mrs. r. l.. Best, Miss Eva Newell,
Andrew Webb, of Richmond; Miss Susie
Dunnivant. OF Chesterfield: Miss Lula
McLelland, Misses Bessie Maggie and
Ellen Toney, Mrs. w u. Crostic. Miss
Bessie Smith, Miss Edna Toney, Mr..
Dudley McLelland. Misses Minnie and
Fannie Wright, Mrs. Adkins and daugh-
ter. Miss Ella Blackburn, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. T. Dance and Messrs. Rice. Toney,
Wakefield. Tinsley. Charles Angel,
Dowdy. Crouch. Ernest Newell. Otis
Toney. Mr.. C.. f. Noise and Mr.. Eddie
Brockwell. of Petersburg.
The newly married couple were ten.
dercd n reception by Mrs. T.. D. Will
kerson There were many very hand
some and useful presents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ellis will make their home IN
this city. They have many friends here
who wish them many years of happi-
ness
Died From Injuries.
Thomas r. Wilson. who was injured
by falling from the Southern Railway
chute in the Manchester yards on We'd
nesday afternoon, died as result OF In
juries sustained yesterday morning Mt
the Retreat for the Sick, having never
regained consciousness.
He fell moro than twenty feet and
struck on his head. 1t Is thought that
his death was due to a fracture OF the
skull.
He was fifty-four years Of age and
is survived by his wife and four chill
dren. The funeral will take place to-
morrow morning at 10 o'clock from
the residence. No. 10 East Fifth Street
The services will be conducted by Kew.
Mr.. Stone. OF Richmond, and the re-
mains will be taken to Petersburg at
n o'clock. The interment Will be
made in Blandford Cemetery.
Joint Session of Council
A Joint session OF the City Council OF
Manchester has been called Tor tues
dav night at the City Hall. 1t Is eS-
pected that at this time a successor
will be chosen to Superintendent Alien.
There are a number or candiaates ior
,ha position and .electioneering Is be-
coming warm. many claiming to have
the Endorsement OF a majority OF the
members OF the Council. The outcome
will be watched with interest There
are a dozen or more In the race, and
II is anybody's fight so far.
Personals and Briefs.
The Olympia Club held an important
and we'll attended meeting last night.
ARRANGEMENTS were made for the clubs
annual encampment, which VIII be at
Ocean View, although the date has not
vet been fixed. Fifteen Of the men,
bers OF the club have slgnihed their
Intention to go on the encampment.
The services at the. Cowardin Ave-
nue. Christian Church to-day will be
conducted by the Rev. Mr.. hoy. in the
absence Of the pastor, Rev. c. 0. Wood
ward, who has been called to Bells
Valley. Virginia, on account of the
death OF his brother.
Tho Manchester Kindergarten Asso-
citation will hold an important meeting
on Tuesday afternoon at clock. Spe-
clal efforts are being made to, secure q
full attendance.
The members of the Manchester
Lodge OF Elks Will entertain the ladies
who assisted during the Elks' Bazaar
on Tuesday evening at the Elks' Home.
Mrs. RuXton Wood and children. who
have been visiting Mrs. W. f. Merchant,
have returned to their home in Lynch
burg.
Mrs. Mary W. Chalkley. of Big Stone
Gap. is the guest of Mrs. B. NJ. Robert
son.
The Misses Graham, Of Tazewell are
the guests of Mrs. Richmond L. Minor
of Forest Hill.
Mrs. V. c. snead. Of Birmingham. Ala.
lis the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. 3. NJ. Rob-
ertson, Of Porter Street.
Mrs. j. Clifton Robertson. of Ever
green. N. c., is the guest of her par
ents at Forest Hill.
Mrs. Daniel Bridgeforth and son. OF
Lunenburg. are the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. B. NJ. Robertson.
Miss Davidson. of North Carolina. is
visiting Mrs. C. A. Adkins. of Porter
Street.
Mr.. David Moore. of Chesterfield
county, Is reported TO Dc critically Ill
at his home.
Mr.. and Mrs, John Cottrell, who hove
been the guests of Miss Minnie Weiss
iger. have gone to Luborn. Ohio, where
thoy will make their future home.
Jeff Mann was before the Mayor
this morning, charged with being
drunk. He paid $3.50 and costs.
Lewis Kelleher. charged with tres
passing upon the property of the
Southern Railway was given sixty
days in jail.
Rev. Z. v. Badly. pastor of Balm
bridge Street Baptist Church. will
preach. both this morning and even
ing. Ills morning subject will be ."rhe
Beauty of Holiness" His theme for
the evening will be announced In tho
morning from the pulpit.
Mrs. M, e. Rudd. who has been Sc
riously III at the home OF her sister,
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