The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-02
ON a SERIOUS CHARGE.
"A Negro Arrested ana discharged
Inc Hampton Sc,ya Field.

Hampton, Va. March 1.-(Specian-
Nlillam Coleman, n young colored man
was before Justice Tignor This morning
upon, The serious charge OF having crimi-
naily assaulted girl or his own color
named Edrania Hopper
According to the girls story Coleman
assaulted her yesterday morning at his
own house. a detailed statement OF the
circumstances was made by her to the
JUSTICE and several witnesses were, eX-
nnined but the testimony failed 10 sat
isiy nm, and Coleman was discharged
MR. MASSENBURG AT REST.
inc funeral OF Robert Nassenbur-
which took place yesterday afternoon at
$40 o clock, was attended by many or
me leading people Of Hampton and by
large delegations from the several or
ganizations to which he belonged. re-
ilsious exercises were conducted at the
residence by Rev. DR.. a. d. Woodiln. OF
inc Baptist church. The remains were
laid at rest IN st. Johns church yard
| Alany beautiful floral tributes were sent
20 me house That of the members Of
the local Fire Department was praised
for Its beauty by all who saw 1t.
FUNERAL OF. VETERANS.
Two more veterans who died Sundov
were buried In the Soldiers Home Gene
terry this afternoon a 2:30 o'clock They
were John Aainsworth, or + Company,
Fourteenth Regiment United States In
iantry, and William Michael. Of Fl Com
pany. Ninety-ninth Regiment Pennsyl-
vanla Volunteers
SUNDAY AT THE CHURCHES.
sunday was good day for church
goers and the various places Of worship
were well attended. AT the Presbvte-
rian church special song service, which
mas recently been inaugurated, has done
much to attract visitors and Stimulate
interest among the members OF the con-
N 4 1,t>,> 1lx, ,,l..
by following the example set by their
Presbyterian brethren.
WILL WED IN APRIL.
Rumor has it that Capt. Charles w.
kealburg, who for the past five years
has been connected with the extensive
establishment or ]. ". Kim berly, off
Old Point, VIII be married next month
TO Miss Hannah johnson. Of Wil.ling-
ton. Del. The ceremony it is said, VIII
be performed in the Baptist church at
Phoebus by the Rev. VIM. Davis. Capt.
kealburg is well known in the PENN
sula towns and enjoys the friendship Of
host OF good people.
WANT a SUPERVISOR.
y strong effort is being made In Chesa-
peake District TO induce Mr.. e. NJ. Ten
MS OF i'hoebus, to stand for recollection
70 The office or Supervisor. He was
elected two years ago and has made an
excellent official. Mr.. Tennis. however,
declines 10 allow the use OF his name
and the good people of the district are
looking for q man TO succeed him. Mr.
j. S. Wyatt, OF FOX Hill, Is spoken OF
and many think he will be the next
Supervisor.
MI j. j. LouShran, who announced q
few weeks ago that he would leave
Phoebus, has decided TO remain there
Mr. and Mrs. Sweet, of Phocbus, are
among the well known and popular peo-
pie OF that town who Will see Major Nc
kinley inaugurated.
Jackson Ross, Of Norfolk, was among
friends here to-day.
It is estimated that q dc!egat ton Of not
less than 300 coiored people Of Hampton
and I'hoebns will go to Washington
on the Sd. 4 special train has been en-
gagged, Many, however. will go by
steamer.
Miss Huntington, of Poplar avenue,
l'hoebus, left this morning for an ex-
tended visit to friends in North Caro-
lima.
Mrs. George w. White, Of Fulton
street. IS quite i'll with grip.