The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-18
system of Local Assessmcn,..

system Oh luCdI .AbScS9mcntS.
The old city OF Manchester had never
introduced the system in vogue in
Richmond OF having sidewalks and
alleys paved at the expense of abutting
property owners. instead of out of the
general fund. and when the annexa-
tion ordinance was under discussion 1t
was attempted to have this ward ex-
empted from the provisions of that
act. but the. attorneys for both cities
ruled that could not legally be done.
With a South Richmond man at the
head of the committee. however, the
system will be introduced gradually.
and with every safeguard thrown
about the interests of South Richmond
property owners. There Is said to be
a growing sentiment in Richmond for
the abolition of the system OF local
assessments and having all such work
done from the general fund. as was the
custom In Manchester The system is
said to be more expensive In operation
than the results Justify.
In the Churches.
Quiet hour services were held az
Asbury Methodist caulch yesterday
afternoon at o'clock, conducted by
Evangelist George H.. Wiley. Mr.
young peoples service will be held ar
$3.50 A. NJ. and at 80 p. M. The Meth
odlst Churches of South Richmond will
unite in special service at Asburv
Church.
AT Central Methodist Church regular
services will be held by the pastor.
kev. I'll. G. Pfiefer. at IVA. M. and 7:ao.
p. M. ''''
At Oak Grove Baptist Church Rev
night. ? 'A'''
"A n efJ r1 -e<.,
Rev' James w. Durham will occupy the
pulpit morning and night
AT Clopton Street Baptist Church
Rev. ]. G. Miles will preach at both
services.
At Porter Street. Presbyterian
Church the services will be conducted
by Rev. j. ]. Fix.
Dies In Texas.
Carter Sidney furpin, son Of the late
DR.. Thomas Jefferson Turpin, Of Pow.
hatan county, died Friday af-
ter an extended illness In E!
Faso, Tex. He formerly lived
III South Richmond. and went to
Texas some time since on account Of
his health. The arrangements for tile
funeral have not yet been learned helu
He is survived by three sisters-A1rs
w. G. Hartwell, of Newport News, Mrs.
z G. Wilkinson, of Amelia county, ana
Miss Sallie e. Turpin, of South Riots
mond, and by three observation-disclosures
j, Turpin, Jr, Emmett Turpin and A
Royal Turpin, all of South Richmond.
Flo was a nephew OF Augustine Royal.
Of South Richmond.
Post-Oflce Completed.
The South Richmond post Office
building has beer-completed to tho sat.
isfaction of the government, Inspector
r. A. Miller made tour Of the build
Ing yesterday morning, testing the
electrical wiring. with satisfactory re-
suits. and on his report 1t Is expected
that the final payment will be for
warded to Barnes Brothers, OF freet-
VILE, Ill. the constructors for the
building.
With the Injured.
Mrs r. B, Howle, who fell from a
Hull Street car several days ago. re-
|, celving severe bruises. continues In a
serious condition at her home. She is
reported to be suffering from internal
Injuries,
Walter Toney, whose legs We're Gu,
off by train at Fredericksburg a few
days ago, Is inSthe Mary washington
Hospital In that city, Els condition Is
reported to be satisfactory, Though 1t
will be some time before he cali pc
moved to his home here.
John Moore H0nored.
The Manchester Lodge of Elks has
elected John w. MoorS as exalted ruler