The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-06
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Their they viii make him elected in 1897.
to suit the wishes Of some OF the mem.
bers Of the Council.
The bids for the purchase Of ST. Johns
=. e. church were opened last night but
the directory refuses to make them pub
lie Just yet.
There was regular negro free fight
Friday night near the round house. JUS
tice Rutter settled the matter yesterday
afternoon. :.
Mr.. O. l.. Williams received yester-
day a fine lot Of electric fans which he
is prepared to furnish to those who de-
sire them.
the position Of editor Of the Evening
Times. Mr.. James j. McCabe will fiji
the vacancy.
Those who got their potatoes in early
VIII be we'll repaid. They were selling
Yesterday for four and four and a half
dollars barrel.
Evangelist j. S. Vredenb,rg Of
Springfield ILL.,, will conduct the morn
ing service at the Court Street Presbyte-
rian church, to-day
Mrs. Tyler. who resides at 405 Fourth
street, accidentally fell and broke her
arm yesterday. Shev was attended by
DR.. Y. G. Culpepper.
The GNps and Japs and Princess Bon
ME were both a success. The treasury
Of the hospital fund will be added to
some by both of the ladies.
Leonard Blankenship, colored, was ar
rested yesterday charged with the larce-
ny OF two razors. He was locked up at
the station house for q hearing
The government will soon move their
ammunition from Craney Island to the
new magazine. Just what will be done
with the island has not been determined
on
The City Council will hold an adjourn.
a1 rSonn linz
pected that the Finance Committee will
make 6 me report on the salary cues.
ton.
The High School exercises will be held
In kim Hall on the 18th instant, the
school board having appropriated the
amount Of money necessary to conduct
the same.
A number Of boys have been sum-
moned to appear before the Mayor on
Monday for aSsaulting and manning. a
small Chinese boy. They will have a
hearing on that day.
a bread wagon and bicycle collided
yesterday morning. The wheel was
badly broken up. The accident was
caused by both turning the corner fast.
er than they should
There VIII be q musical and literary
entertainment at Glebe School, SCOTS
vile, Tuesday evening. June Sth, at
o'clock, given by the Youthful Cleaners
s,
John a. Codd. Come!
Central Sunday school will picnic at
Buck Roe Beach, back OF Old Point
on the 22d instant. They will take the
steamer to Old Point and then take the
electric cars to the Beach.
There will be a meeting on Monday at
the residence Of Mr.. George r. Tran;
or all ladies who are Interested in build
ing Baptist church In Park View. A
full attendance is desired
The funeral Of little Margaret Fuller
! ton was conducted yesterday aftern oon
| from the residence of her parents, Mi
| and Mrs. Robert Fullerton, on Lincoln
| tered in Oak Grove ccmtery
TWO small white boys who live 81,
| County street yesterday morning wen:
out grabbing off the Hospital flats and
came near being drowned by the cap
sizing OF their boat, which was caused
| by the swell Of a boat that came near
| to them.
Applicants for clerkships and carriers
at the post-olice were examined yester-
day in accordance with the law AS
| there are no vacancies, 1t may be quite
| a While before those who pass a sue
| ceSSful examination get anything to do.
| and perhaps never.
The loss Of 4 school by Miss Leayit
| was through no cause whatever 1t was
| done to restore Miss Etheridge back to
| her place, which she was taken from
| to teach drawing, and the board having
decided that drawing would not be
taught next year. II will be but a short
| While before Miss Leavit will again be-
come teacher-when the new school
house is completed. There will be seve-
| raj new teachers needed, and her stand.
| ing With the board Will secure her one
OF these positions