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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23
BRAN BILE ron.

Some time next month there will he
union meeting of the b. of L. T.. the
Il. l.. +. and the b. r. II. at kim hall.
An interesting time 1t will be.
Miss Jennie Clarke and Miss Loula
Young, of Petersburg. Va, Ell ronte
home from visit to North Carolina,
Will spend some time with Mrs. Cap
tain Il. b. Clarke. at No. 3l4 east High
land avenue, formerly resident of
west Lovtt avenue. but more recently
of Lamberts Point.
Mr.. c. II. Simpson, 1874 north Park
avenue. who has been afflicted for some
time Is now able to be on the streets
n little.
Miss Beulah Murden. Of Edenton. n.
C.. is visiting Mr. G.. l.. Bakers family.
129 north Reservoir avenue.
a great mass meeting of children will
be addressed al 3:90 p. m. Tomorrow
at Park Avenue Baptist church by the
Rev. Malcolm MacGregor. who has
been preaching with marked success for
the Rev. j. j. Hail. ID. D., now for the
past two weeks.
Master Willie Anderson. who fell and
hurt himself so badly some DAYS ago
is yet confined TO his bed at his home
on north Charles street, being unable
to talk or to eat owing to the Iaiful
wound to his tongue. which is much
swollen.
The church sociable held last night al
Mckendree under the auspices OF the
Ladies' Enterprise Society, was III,
most enjoyable in the history of the
church. A crowded house witnessed the
rendition OF the following programme
Prayer, the Rev. Il, II. Bennett; pianc
SOLO Miss Irene Lownesberry; vocal
solo, Miss Blanche Williams; instru-
mentel duet. mandolin and guitar Gil
brothers; recitation, Miss Sue Russell!
piano solo. Miss Balance: vocal solo
Mr.. Moyd Etheridge: reading, the Rev
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23
4 GSEh ENTS.

MISS FHILADELpHIA."- Os-
tens Miss Philadelphia" company play
ed return engagement at the Academy
of Music last evening 10 very large
house, and il is putting L mildly to say
that the audience which crowded the
aisles and even window recesses of the
spacious auditorium, was entirely de-
Ugh ed with the production.
MIR. Collier. tie star. as Penn, Jr., the
up-to-date Philadcph.an, was up to his
own well known standard, while M.ss
lnez Mecusker as Ruth Spr!ngarden. the
demure Quaker bud. both by her Win
some little mannc:is.ns and sweet vo &C
quite '%nn the hearts of her audience.
Miss Louise Allen a 5 Daisy Walker, did
splendid work. Mr.. Hyams as Trolleys
was excellent in his role of the young
man about town.
Special credl. is due Miss Lille Collins
for her beautiful dances. She was hear
THY encored.
Mr.. Watson's trick bicycle riding was
really remarkable, and MIR. Ross tramp
was excellent. The several spectacular
effects were good and the play made a
splendid impression.
OTIS SKlNNER.-Otis Skinner is
one of the most deservedly pop
ular actors now before the pub
lie. He has worked long and assidu-
attained Il position In the first rank
Mr.. SINNERS work Is of that quality
which the theatre going public admire
He Is an actor of force and intensity,
and his reading of the various great
male roles in the legitimate drama is
happily recalled.
Mr. Skinner Is presenting this season
n long and varied repertory. Including
Hamlet" "Richard H." Romeo and
Juliet" The Merchant of Venice
katherine and Petruchio." THE Lady
Of Lyons" and "a Soldier of Fortune"
Mr.. SINNERS engagement is limited
to three performances, and is ut the
Academy of Music 1t opens on Tuesday
evening next with the presentation OF
his new and successful and romantic
play "A Soldier of Fortune" Wcdnes-
day at the matinee THE Lady of Lyons
will bc given. and Wednesday evening
he Will present the great Shakespearean
tragedy "Richard Ill" Mr.. Skinner
makes complete productions of all these
plays. staging ana costuming them
very handsomely. His company Is Il
large and strong one so 1t is reported.
THE TORNADO."-Linco j. Car
ter's scenic melodrama The Tornado
will be the next attraction at the Acad-
envy of Music Monday night. Jan. %.
This company. which is known as the
No. |, or Northern company. played n
very successful engagement here last
season. The Chicago Mail. In speaking
of the performance Of this company.
which recently opened In that city. said
''liaVlin's had the only cataclysm that
happened Ia be in Chicago yesterday.
When The Tornado" began it's work In
the first act. every one held his chair
with both hands 10 keep from being
drawn into the aerial maelsu from which
was going on On the stage. ] { anything
has been devised by way OF stage eff
feet which is uncompromisingly effect
i've. this Is it, Seats are now on sale at
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23
ALIQuOR CASE DECIDED
Michael Saunders Fined 500 and Costs
For Selling Without a License.
CLAIMED THAT THE DRINK WAS CIDER
An OLD offender, who Figured I'm An
lptrresting Case, Arraigncd for
threatening MINIS Life for u 4.
Cent Debt-Ihc Hin Embczzicment
.cnse-Argumcnt In Higher Courts.

Justice Tomlin, presiding In the Police
court yesterday, decided the difference
between sweet cider and pure old black
berry brandy, not that the Justice SAM
pied either OF these beverages, but the
decision was made in the trial of the
case OF Michael Saunders. charged with
selling liquor at his store on Colley ave-
nue., Atlantic City Ward, without Ii
cense. Justice Saunders decided that the
drink sold by Saunders was whiskey,
and he. therefore fined the prisoner 800
and costs. An appeal was taken TO the
corporation Court. and the prisoner
bailed for his appearance I'm the sum of
S250, with r. j. Sears as surety.
George Simpson, of Church and Queen
streets, who sold the stuff to Saunders,
charge.
THE COTTON SWINDLcR AGAIN.
Isaac Joyncr, colored. or Nansemond
county, who is well known here as the
swindler who was arrested some time
ago for obtaining money from cotton
factors on a mythical crop of cotton in
Nansemond county. and who afterwards
led his bondsmen a wild goose chase, has
again been arrested. this time on the
charge of threa tcnng to kill James Hail,
colored. unless James at once paid him Il
debt of forty-scven cents.
The Justice required of the accused
a $40 peace bond, and being unable to find
bondsman. he was remanded to Jail
for thirty days. 1T Is said that he is
wanted I'm both Portsmouth and Nan
semond county upon charges OF larceny.
COURT MISCELLANY.
The case of O. -. Hill. charged by
the Daisy Roller Mills and f. T. Wise
with embezzlement. was again post
poned In the Police Court yesterday to
next Wednesday.
Columbus Sands. young while man,
was charged with drawing n reVover on
r. p. Thomas who. 1t Is alleged, spoke
disrespectfully Of a young lady friend
OF the former. Thomas could not prove
the charge and Sands was dismissed.
Henry Wilkins. colorcd, charged with
breach Of the peace; fined $3.50.
Rebecca Ross and Martha S,mms
both colored. were fined SO each for fight
ing.
Albert Ray, a tramp. was ordered out
of the city.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23

The human tenement is often haunted
20 the grevous discomfort IL its posses
sor-by those malignant spirits. constj-
patton ana biliousness. But the alb
ominable pair may he speedily driven
out with the potent help of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. This genial altera i've.
while ii relieves the bowels and regula-
ties the liver, never. as drastic purga- :
tive does, produces violent effects and
weakens the nteSt,nes. On the con-
trary. the action Of the B.tters is pre-
c.sely analogous to an effort OF nature
seeking to resume her proper functions
This furnishes pretty conclusive .evi-
dence that il is better to use Persuasive
means, so to speak, than to endeavor 20
coerce nature to return to duty. Vio-
lent remedies produce only a temporary
effect, followed by a hurtful reaction.
For indigestion. malarlal ana kidney
complaints, rheumatism and nervous
ness. the B!tters takes highest rank
among remedies of the philosOphic
school
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23

Not few who read that Mr.. Robert
ROWS. Of Holland Va. has To say be-
low, will remember their own expert
ences under like circumstances: Last
winter had la grippe. which left me in
Il low state of health. l tried numerous
remedies, none of which did me any
good until was induced to try a bottle
of Chamberlan's Cough Remedy The
first bottle OF II so far relieved me that
was enabled to attend to my work, and
the second bottle effected cure" For
sale at % and 80 cents n bottle by al,
druggists
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23

Judge Allan r. Hanckel presided in
the Corpora Ion Court yesterday and
heard the case of Nirgie a. Halstead VS..
The LIE Insurance company of V .rg.nia.
verdict for the full amount ella med
tSl0.l0) was rendered. There were seve-
raj other similar claims against the de-
PENDANT, of which the case tried was
test Mr.. Tazewell Taylor and Mr.. j. u.
Goode We're the attorneys for the plain
tiff. and Captain II. w. Tomlin for the
defense
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23
Inv aud Chnnccry Suit.

Judge William b. Martin presided In
this court yesterday: y demurrer IN the
case of Miss Minnie a. Brooker vs. the
Norfolk street railway was argued by
Mr.. G. Mex. Woodhouse for the plain
tiff and Messrs. w. H. White and y. e.
Seldner for the defendant. The demur-
rer was overrulcd. The case comes UP
for trial on February i.h
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23
Special Umbrella Sale.

Monday. January 25th. one hundred
Twill SILK Gloria Umbrellas. steel rod.
paragon grooved steel frame, congo
wood handle. silk cover and tassels
Special cash price Monday, SOC Not
more than one sold to each customer
LEVY BROS 2i4 Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23
Entertainment For Bows.

The third entertainment for boys VIII
be given al the old Baptist church on
Cumberland street al ~ o'clock to-day.
All boys are invited rich and poor
alike, and each one who Is on time will
be presented with 4 game. The doors
will be open nj u 45 O'clock.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23

X. II. Bennett; Instrumental duet. Gin
brothers; reading, DR.. j. N Webster.
np.c.ai features: |. All did splendidly;
:. the excellent music by Gill brothers
ut enNiable reputation; j. Rotations by
MISS Sue Russell the pride of Bran BILE
ION Tor elocHionary talent; 4. social en-
tnuslasm was unbounded and the best
or Feeling ran ida! high; g. refresh
ments were served to all
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23

Reputation is commonly measured by
the acre. Fox, the cracker mans repu-
taton. Is measured off in plots the size
of the crackers he bakes. Those who eat
his crackers measure his reputation. If
you see FOX" on cracker it's good
one
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23
LADIES' COATS

ihS Sdie ellQS laIA s2gsg
LADIES' COATS,
Ladies' black Beaver Jackets, f,ut-:
tons high. worth $3.50, whit they
All our $500 and $3.50 Jack III, in !
olaek, tan ard green, to GO for $A.98,
All our $40 and ST. Jacket, In
BLACK, tan and green, to 90 for $i.9Ss
All our $3.50, $l4.OO and $t5.O1s
for S Us.
-, All 4. cur $3.50 jackets to 20 for
KID GLOVES. g
During thii sale we will sell abs,ut
- doztn plirs odd XII Gloves, fang
Ing in cree from 81 90 and upwards,
all to 90 al t9c.
WASH GOODS. n
Cne lot black and red fancy
Pr'n,.0, worth Sc, cur price, ten
yard, for 35..
One lot ght and dark Stirling and
Lrss; Prints, Sc. grade for tie.
~ ctee's OF choice ORES, Gingham,
regular Price, &c., as long as they
FEET Lancaster and Amoskeau
Apron Cinzhams, all coiors and
Checks, &c. y
+ Cns r., checked Apron Ginshams
WRAPPERS.
Wranpare 81.
tor 4se.,Se.. for &c., S1.O) for 7ec,,
4;25 Tor &c $3.50 onss for 81 %.
Ladies Flannel Cu.ine NIGHT
Gowns. 75e. and SI.Oo.
ohildfen's Eiderdown Sacoues, &c.
grade for 4sc.
BLANKETS AND COMFORTS.
"a line white Blankets, $500
grade for S,.59. 81
} IA fine white Ellnkets, $500
grade for S}43. "a
Fine Sat.esn Comforts, SI.75 grade i
fer St.49. e
Fine {, ), Satiesn Comforts, $3.50 grade
Fine IS Sattssn Comforts, $500 grade
Fine Down Comforts, $3.50 grade
for $2.9a.
MEMS FURNISHINGS
Gents s.amlsss mixed Hall Hose,
Zoe. grade Tor SC. l'
Gents tan s,am1e-s Halt Hose,
u lie. grade, 3 olirs for 25c. h
Gents Teck Ties, al sizes, 25c.
Grade, I5c. E#
Boys Scotch Gloves, 2sc. ones for
Poy,' Fur Top Gloves 75c, enss
for Sc. N.
Mems fine Cashmere seo.eh
Gloves, Soc. ores Tor 2sc. M
Gents Scarlet ard Gray Shirts,
double breasted and back, reguiar
SIPS quality that we have had as a
leader at $40, we will sell at this
sale at sec. s
Gents fine Natural Wool Shirts
and Drawers, SI.5) grade for SI.te.
ELEACHED COTTONS. 5
Al Sco'eter b!ea-hed, S I-2e.
grade, 4 l-2e. II .si.sss
"A Social bleached. 6 lie. grads,s
Size. s5%f; :" 1.ia b.
"A Ard 'oscogein. Barker Mills and !,
Fruit of tn. Loom, o7e. and 77st-2e.
grades. all to g2, at 3 LIE.
ia Cnsieiehed Sh.eting Especially.
lie. 8
READY,MADE BEDDING.
, 45x35 b!eaehed Pillow Gases, az
lie. Isl
45x36 Bleaened Pillow Cases, al 4
Joe. S-3
45x26 H. S. Blsached Pillow Gases,
at u lie. MS
5000 Blsachei Sheets at Sc.
90xe0 Elsaciej Shes at 42c. KS
s0xs0 Ble,ched Sheets, extra
heavy, at SIC.
COLORED DRESS GOODS.
Cns lot Of IS, IS and Sd inch
rres; Goods, which sold at 7.c., 85c.
and 9ec., all TO go at 49c.
Che lot OF AZ, so and 81 inch Now
{ city Suiiings, in choice styles, sold at
Sl.)0, SI.le and SIPS, all tic go at
e9e. S$
BLACK DRESS GOODS.
4einch extra heavy Henrietta,
S1.G0 grade at 81 lie.
3,-ineh All Wool Jacouard, soc.
grade Tor 37c.
45-irch Jacquard. Mohair and all
wool Fancies, SI.0O and 9t.19 grades,
all to go at DC. )
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23
1lyou see i. f..s Gun 81: lss & IS Il 4
Iiyou see 20 ft, y 81 sssfs IA ~ *;
49, : :: i. : :: !; = - ;s
interesting hin each s|a 81
during our
Annual Janu
Clearance SALE.

We must reduce tllese
burdened stocks and ga III
quickly. Stock taking
means something hsr
it means that we must
sell every short length, odd
and end remnant and Slls|
like at a ridiculous prie
and to make even more
interesting "ridicMeus
is applied to nearly every
price tag in the house.
This sale ends lam aD.s
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23
MOTHER AND CHILD CURED
By the Great Curer OF Disease,
DR.. Greene's Nerpura.

Mr.. j. w. Cottrell, Matamoras, Pa, says
"Aly wife was confined to her bed forthrce
months or more with Inflammation about tho
womb. 1t affords me the greatest pleasure TO
Say that DIR. Greencs Nervura blood and
nerve remedy got her around. Indeed both
my wife and little daughter were greatly benc.
fitted by its use.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23
Suits Entered.

John q. Betz & Son, brewers OF Phila-
delphia, have entered suit here against
J. r. Fulford. in assumpsit. and ask $500
damages.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23
Art In Thotnxrnnny

The latest In style and finish is the
new bas-relief portrait made only by
Campbell. the wldea wake photogra pher.
They cannot be described. but mus; be
seen to be appreciated. They are now
on exhibition at his studio, as is also his
fine line of water color cabinets
B. 8. CAMPBELL,
3i0-3t4 Main street,
Jan lott Balient.ne Block
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23

The little girl had stroke OF partial parnl-
ysli and was unable 10 hold tho urine. DIR.
G:cenc's NcrynTa blood and nerve remedy
cifed her when tho doctors could not.
at gives me pleasure 20 add my testimonial
in favor or this great remedy"
DR.. Greene, 80 West 18th ST., New York
C!iv, the most successful physician in curing
nervous and chronic diseases, can DO con-
suited free, personally or by letter.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23
Property Transfers.

]. Mortz, et ny. ct ais, 10 II. l. Page.
Atlantic City Ward property; Si.0Go.
Richard kelroc to NJ. J. Balance. n
lot on Brambleton avenue, near M!ssis-
sippl creek, S215.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23

FOR SALE-Seven room house. nearly
new, IN city; bath room. hot and cold
water, sewer, slate roof: perfect GoEdi-
ton; rents $500 per month; will sell Tor
$4,000 $500 to 500 cash. $3.50 per month
till paid: for splendid investment or
home. Apply c. T.. TOWNSEND. 10 (old
numbeD Church street. ja.i-at
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23

FOR SALE-Complete outfit OF comfort
ably furnished West End home nj very
low figures on time payments. by family
leaving city: cheap Irnt IN best location
eight rooms ard all Conven.ences, or will
sell furniture without lease. Address
RARE CHANCE" care Nlrginian.
jal9-1W'
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23

Thousands OF good places under the Nc
Itinley Administration In every part of
the country, DO you want one? The
Md Winter edition of the NATIONAL
RECORDER will tell you how to get
post on. Send five cents in stamps to
the NATIONAL RECORDER, Washing
ton d C ia2O-Et
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23

FOR SALE-On easy payments, Domes-
t.c Sewing Machine, ncariy new: cost $50.
Will be sod TO any one who can pay reg
ulariy small monthly payments. Price
SIS. Call al 63S Church street, or address
"CREDIT." CnIc N.lg.n.an. tao-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23

WANTED-Four statesmen and collec-
tors TO work In the city and country.
RING CO.. No. 2s9 Church street. Nor
folk, Va. ja22-lm
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23

FOR SALE.-l have for sale on ensy terms
Goou lawn Il: the SlowIIS Town VI
N,n!al, y. G., On the y. X EGilroad.
Apply to II. $. ELEY. i;erkley. Va.
UClt-tt
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23
FOR RENT.

ROOMS-Two large rooms. furnished or
unfinished. with lights and heat for
rent. west of Duke street. Address &C."
Virg!nan office. jaG-tf
FOR RENT.-In West Freemason street,
rSons, southern exposure. n cey fur
~ moderate terms for gentlemen. Ad-
oress Il. Il II. nol0
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23

wANTED.-Agents. $50 to $50 week
sure 10 workers. No capital needed.
New Goods New Plan. Sells ut sight.
Every family needs IT, HOUSEHOLD
SPECIALITY CO, Box i2i Cincinnati,
Ohio del9-Sa,tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23

Manitoba settled white woman to
cook ard help with children at ght.
Address MIS-. JOHN WILLIS. Jr,, corner
Duke street and Franklin ave. jai9-lw
yelling statesmen to sell the
most complete line of LubricatinG Oils
and Specialties on the market: salary or
commission. ATLANTIC REFINING
CO. Cleveland. O. jal2-2w
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23

WANTED-LADIES-s In gold free. Cut
this out and save It. This ad. may not
appear again. Who can form the great
est number of words from the letters in
ENDEAVORS? You can make twenty or
moro words. we feel surg. and If you do
no letter unless found in the s" Word. U UsS
no language except English. Use any
dictionary Pronouns .nouns, verbs.
proper nouns. plurals allowed. Any
thing that is n legitimate word. Work Il
out IN THIS manisr: Endearois; en-. end
ears, and. or, ore, oar, oars, etc. Use
they SENS, words IN your your list The publisher
gold to the person able TO make the lar
sest ST OF words from the letters in the
word ENDEANOkS 5000 for the second :;
$500 for the. third: $500 for the fourth
and SEQ each for the thirty next largest
lists. The above rewards are given free
and without consideration for the pur-
pose of attracting attention to our hand
some wCmans maraZ.Ln thr,y-sX
pages, one hundred and forty-four iong
nal matter, long and short stories by the
best authors; price $l.01 per year. II IS
necessary for you. to enter the contest,
10 send IL two-cent stamps or Il three
months trial subscription with your list
OF words ard every person sending the
twenty-four cents and LIST of twenty
words or more is guaranteed an extra
present. by return mn i lin addition TO
the mnIg !a2 Of a i'S-p1nge beck. BE,
Sund Recall. by Adeline SCI geant-l
guaranteed in every instance or money
refunded. Lists should he sent at once.
and not later. than March 18th. The
names and addresses OF successful con-
testants will be printed In April issue,
publ shed In March. our publication haS
been establ shed nine years. We refer
you to any merclnt lie agency for our
standing. Make your list row. Address
]. II. PLuMMER, Publisher, 225-G-7 Tenn
pie Court Building, Dept. NJ. c., \. Y.
City. ja2S-lt
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23

FOR SALE-A route OF Northern papers
paying at present 500 per week can
easily lie made TO pay $1,000. Price SlO0
Address CASH" care Virginian. jal2-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23

WANTED-A small farm on or near
water. T. p. ROBINSON, Nassawudox
Va. jn23-3t'
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23
For SALE.


AUCTION SALES-Sce the Dispatch and
Ledger-two houses. Nos. +l3 and il5
Sheldon avenue. and rooms; large lots:
10 he sold 10 highest bidder January 22d
and 2Sd, at Real estate Exchange. Big
Bargains. ja2l-3t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-23

Special sale II cm.nuss i.
This week. wRIGHTs.
$40 Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-09
WANTED,
ORDERS FOR
Coal and Wood.
WANTED,

c,a IN vour orders for Coal and Wood
se,.e I, !" Goes up. Now is the time 10 pur-
oSlo,e Anthracite Splint, Eggette ana
c GoEe and Clayton Coal. 1900 west Broad
'nhone iO7; 1905 east Cary phone 70; Pr
~ az Su&W6t {. n. IA6I-,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-09
Justice Johns Sinners.

Justice Johns sinners were few and
small yesterday morning, and his audi
ence was likewise, when compared with
the heat. much In the minority.
Oyerton Daniel, a colored man whom
officer Werner hooked in Wednesday
night. charged with stealing three brass
boxes from the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad Company, was found guilty, and
sent to jail for four months.
The case of Monroe Dunkum, the ne
gro who is charged with making crimi-
nal assault upon Kate Vaughan, colored
elrl about u years of age, was con-
tinued. at the request of counsel for del
fence. until the 10th.
In the case of John Fields, charged
with beating William Downey on the
street, the accused was fined $3.50 and
costs.
The remaining were unimportant cases
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-09
officers Of Grove Council.

At regular meeting of Grove Council,
No. 40. Jr. o. u. A. NJ. held at their hall
Tuesday, July 7th. the following officers
We're installed by Deputy State-Councillor
j. Calvin Williams:
J.. y. c., j. G. Gibbs; c., c. A. Hill; v.
C.. l.. Il. Hill; Recording Secretary, J. c..
Williams: A. II. s., j. Il. Gordon; +. s.,
w. Il. Lawrence; Treasurer, 5, A. Allen;
Conductor, w. 7. Johnson; Warden. A. X.
Allen; +. s., o. l.. Parker; O. s.. j. 4.
Melton; Trustee eighteen months, L. c.
Cermelman; Representatives to State
Council. j. c. Heckert and j. c. Williams;
Chaplain, II. ID. Fuqua.
This council Is in dourishing condi-
t,on. having a membership of nearly 100.
and initiating candidates nearly every
meeting night. They will so in a body
20 visit Pioneer Council at Ridge Church.
Tuesday, August 80.