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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
Chick ca Thieves Around.

Some time during Monday night
some one entered the hen house Of Capt.
Schafer. in Prentiss Place. and carried
OIL as MANY chickens as they could we'll
nahdle. they left eight behind them
The strangest part of the affair is tina [
the CAPTAIN has a vicious dog who will
allow no one to come In the yard and
on this night there was not Il sound
heard from him.
Another house in Prentiss place was
visited and a number of chickens taken
some one broke into r. II. Mules bake
ShoD some time during. Sunday. hut
Ialled to secure anything. They effect
cd an entrance through side door.
which they broke open, but must. hive
been frightened before they scciircd
any booty, as nothing has been missed
outside or few cakes or something like
chat
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
The Private Secre,ury.

The Private Secretary William Gil
lette's we'll known comedy, will be pre-
scented at kim Hall on the evening of
March the I'd by local talent a worthy
motive is back Of the undertaking. the
object being to expend the proceeds of
the performance in purchasing a library
for the Catholic Lyceum, recently organ
lied by the young men Of ST. Paul's
Church.
The performance is being diligently
rehearsed under the advice and direction
Of Mr.. George II. Curtis, whose know
ledge OF theatrical matters is extensive.
and whose successful management OF
similar ventures, together with the
high class of amateur talent TO be fount!
IN the cast Of The Private Secretary"
Is SUFFICIENT earnest OF a meIjtorous and
pleasing rendition Of that play on the
date named
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
BIER KLEY
I III

There is on exhibition and for sale in
tue show window Of Mr.. ~. c.. Humph-
fleS store. on Chestnut street, pretty
etched quilt made By the Junior King (;
Daughters. The little girls meet twice
q week in the class room Of Miss Marion
H. Prichard The tickets are 10 centa
each. Buy one ana help them
Miss Gussic Wood. Of Black Water
and Miss Ella Van Derlip, Of Mamie.
Ton, Princess Anne county. are yisitint.
the Misses Old on North street.
The incandcscrnt lights went out Ia st
nlSht and the merchants had to resort
to oil lamps again. y number of the
merchants Will discontinue the use -
the electric lights unless there is better
service given.
Capt. John Wallace, OF Wallaceton.
Norfolk county, is in town.
Mr.. Logan Old. who has been visitin {.
friends in town, returned to his home.
IN Elizabeth C!iy. yesterday.
MAYORS COURT.
Webb Turner, assault; fined S. and
costs. Appealed and gave bond
a white man, for same offense. war
rant Withdrawn and defendants cost.
The Recital at the Ryland Institute
Monday nigh, was really a laudable af-
fair from the number Of volunteer re-
ports that We're sent TO The Virginia n
and published in our local yesterday
morning.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
Dying from Her Injuries.

Last Sunday Mrs. Albert Hamburg
who resides near Great Bridge. was
sitting in front Of the fire Mt her hus-
bands residence with her baby in her
arms. All at once she became giddy
and fell in the fire, burning her face
and the child's hands quite badly be-
fore she was rescued by her husband,
who happened to come in at the time.
musician was Immediately summon
ed and the burns at the time were not
considered Of serious nature, but YES
terday Mr.. Charlie Hamburg received a
message from his brother to COMO TO
Great Bridge as quickly as possible, as
his wife could not live more than a few
hours. and possibly by the time this;
news reaches our readers her Soul win
nave passed into eternity The child is
doing as well as can be expected, but
its hands are badly burned.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
PORTSMOUTH N EMS
to dismiss the case and let them go tc

work. s55
Columbia street. between Middle and
Crawford streets, Is badly in need of at
tention. This street was paved when the
market-house was built, but when the
sewers were laid 1t was torn up. and
since then 1t has settled until the water
Will not run off. During the rain yes
terday morning the water went up over
the sidewalks into the stores. :
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Lee Eastwood have
Just returned from Smithfeld and Isle
OF Wight county after pleasant visit
or O. week. While away they attended
reception and ball given by the daugh-
ters or Mr.: and Mrs. Captain Ramsey.
OF Isle Of Wight county. There were
guests In attendance from Portsmouth,
Norfolk, Suffolk and washington. D. G,
Ihey had string band from Norfolk.
ana lndulged in dancing to a late hour
anu then adjourned to the dining-room.
where Il table was spread and laden
Gown With all the delicacies Of the sea-
son. After refreshments they then ad-
1ourned to the banquet hall and wound
up the pleasant occasion by dancing till
me wee small hours Of the morning.
Mheh al[departed for their homes with
pleasant recollections or the evening
spent
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
Examination Tor Ordination.

At the request Of the Court Street
Baptist Church a presbytery consisting
or Rev. NJ. b. Wharton, D. D.. Rev e.
=: Dudley: Rev. +. II. Martin. Rev. J.
y, W. Altcheil and DR.. a. f. Owen. met in
the study of DR.. Owen Yesterday aftnr-
noon at O'Clock to examine Mr.. c.. X.
Hobbs as to his fitness for ordination
to the Gospel ministry. Dr. A. T.. Owen
was elected president. and Rev. T.. e.
dudley and DR.. M. b. Wharton ques-
toned the candidate. After very
thorough examination the prcsby,cry
unanimously decided to ordain NJ
Hobbs at Court Street Baptist Church
on Sunday afternoon, March T. II
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
Runaway Accident,

Monday afternoon Mr. W. L. Powell.
OF this city. took young lady out rid
ing on the Shell road. BY some means
the horse became frightened and ran
away. throwing Mr.. Powell out and in
turing his arm. The lady managed to
keep her seat. and in a short while the
horse STONED Of his own accord The
ladV held the horse and waited until
Mr.. Powell came up, when they drove
TO this city. Mr.. Powell then carried
the ladv to her home in Norfolk, and
then came back to Portsmouth and re-
ca'ved medical attention at DR.. A. \.
RiliSalv's
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
Meeting Of the Stockholders OF ,lhe
knoxville Building Association.

The stockholders of the Knoxville
i'uilding Association in this city held
Il meeting last night. with George *.
barre,t In the chair and W. c. Brooks
as inc secretary. After some dis
cussion about the methods to be taken,
the meeting decided to send Mr.. w. Fl.
y Williams to Knoxville TO look after
thelr interests Mr.. John, Crockcr was
elected alternate. Either one Of these
gentlemen will leave next wee!: for
Knoxville, probably next Friday. There
was considerable stock taken in this
city.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
VALUABLE TOBACCO.
RaiEhesS Price Obtained for tho Frn.
grant Wood Since tho xyor EE

PETERSBURG. Va, Feb 23-(Speciall-
Nianstteld Payne, colorcd, was convicted
a. thls term Of the Hastings Court or n
.hira ofIehse OF petty larceny, and his
t, t.isa..ieii. hAeo AZ one year In the peni-
.entlary. was taken over to that Insti-
tuition this afternoon to serve ont his
sentence. '
AT oaks warehouse to-day n Inf az
robacco Weighing ninety pounds. raised
ny MI. Henry a. Smith. Of Brunswick
Gounty' Drought $26 per hundred hounds.
This is the highest price obtained For
loose tobacco here since the war. An
other lot Weighing about two hundred
POUNDS. also raised by Mr.. Smith.
brought $19 per hundred pounds.
The State Convention OF Tho yorn,-
Mems Christian Association w,I u "nu
vene In annual session Tomorrow nI,rht
at o'clock in the hall OF the Yolnr
iAlens Christian Association in this ritv
The convention Will be opened with q
song service, after which the Delegates
VIII be enrolled and IL nominating con-,
mittec appointed to nominate the OH
GERS OF the convention On Thursday
morning ut $3.50 O'Clock the convention
VIII meet in Tabb Street Presbyterian
church when the address Of wclcnnlr ID
-ttfe-eefs-:SHtts VIII DC delivered by Rev.
j. w. Rosebro. d. u. The convention
VIII hold It's sessions In this church and
Will adjourn OH next Sunday night
AZ Il meeting or the Board Of Directors
OF the Young Mems Christian Associu-
lion, held this afternoon. the following
were elected delegates to the State Con-
venlion: DR.. ID. NJ. Brown, Capt. II. II,
smith. j.. "a. Slater. w. c. Braner Roht
j. Campbell, a. II. Guy. r. Il. Davis.
waiter ). Jarnett, l.. l.. Marks Il. w
Butcher. Jr.. Carl Davis. Augustus
Wright. ST.. j. lG. Mnyler. c. II. Pugh
=: hitchie smith. Joseph S. Norswor,hy
and VIM. Lewis.
me Darn OF Mrs. Julia Harrison, nj
Brandon. on James river, was DESTROYED
ny fire Sunday night, with 400 barrels
OF corn. Loss about Sl,9e0.- Origin Of
fire unknown.
JOhn Davis cOlOred, was sent on to the
iiustings Court to answer the charge OF
breaking into and robbng the store of
Mr.. X. T.. Dcadman some weeks since.
!laVis Is alleged to have been with Par
nam Mason and Wyatt Mason, two
January term OF the Hastings Court of
robbing MIR. Dcadman's store. and their
punishment fixed at five years each i'm
the penitentiary.
Mr.. w. +. Irvine. OF Norfolk, past
Erand regent Royal Arcanum, and other
cial Visit tonight to Southside and
sycamore Councils Of this city.
KEY. j. w. Rosebro, D. D., pastor of
,Fmbb Street Presbyterian church. will
deliver lecture on next Thursday
night Mt Old Street Presbyterian church
on his travels In Europe. The lecture
will be illustrated by stereopticon views.
Capt. L. Gee, one Of the popular pas
senser conductors on the Atlantic Goa ST
Lane. who has been quite sick, Is out
again.
The recent rains have caused consid-
cradle rise In the Appomattox river, and
all the smaller streams are much swol-
len There was very heavy rain here
last night.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
UNvARNlSHED TRUTH.
The GIst Of Events Given Without Any Of
the Frequent Trimmings.
YESTERDAYS NEWS BRIEFLY RECORDED


Tomorrow will be payday in the
yard.
Sneak thieves are getting to be more
numerous.
There will be no more holidays until
Memorial Day.
Court yesterday.
Mr.. II. J. Durham is stH4-unable- to t.
tend to business.
There was nothing reported at the
station-house last night.
Miss Grace Nottingham has gone to
Raleigh to visit relatives.
The rain washed considerable of. the
mud off the streets yesterday.
Mr.. D. Delaware Webb, of Delaware,
Va, was in the city yesterday.
AIr. John Morrison, Of Canton. N j.,
is in the city on visit to friends
For rent store and dwelling corner
of Washington and Race avenue
The pavement on Water street is still
out Of order. 1t should be attended to ut
once.
The County Court met yesterday and
without transacting any business adj
journed.
MIR. W. B. Johnson has been taken
with relapse and is now confined to
his home.
Mr.. John Moore, clerk to Secretary
Lnwless, arrived in the city yes crduy
on visit.
Messrs. Ellenor & Armentout call spe-
c1al attention to their stock Of Smith
feld hams.
Mr.. Branch. Of the firm of w e. Vir-
Mount, N. c.
a horse attached to wagon run away
yesterday OIL Glasgow street and smash
ed up things generally.
Capt George w. r. Mcdonnell is slowly
on the mend and hopes to be able to be
out some time this week.
a negro bow named Willis Grimes wa q
brought to the county jail yesterday
upon charge Of insanity.
In Norfolk the mud is removed from
orr the rocks; in the streets in this city
It Ia left for the rain to wash 1t off,
The moon went into It's last quarter
yesterday morning at 1O:43. Possibly we
may now have a few days OF good
weather.
Mr.. John T. Griffin, president of the
Merchants & Farmers Bank. was at
the bank yesterday for the first time
In ten days.
There was a little thunder and lightn-
Ing IN the storm yesterday. At times
the wind blew almost hurricane yes
terday morning.
The st. Dino hotel furniture will be
offered for sale at auction tomorrow;
also an uneXpired lease Of nine months
on the building.
There will be a meeting Of the repre-
sentatives Of the Portsmouth, Suffolk
and Newport News clubs tomorrow
night at the Madison hotel
It Is said that Mr.. Louis Codd, a broth
err OF Messrs. John and Jake Codd will
be made jailor of the Norfolk county
jail, and that he will qualify at this
term Of the court.
Notwithstanding there were so many
different kinds Of entertainments going
on Monday night, the attendance at
Central NJ. T.. church was large. There
were several conversions. Last night
there was q full house and the interest
seems to be greatly on the Increase
Two white boys were tried before JUS
tfce Holmden yesterday for trespassing
on the North Carolina railroad by steal
ng rides from some place to Primers
Point. The boys are both butchers and
are going to work in Norfolk. and had
no money to bring them there, consc-
quently they stole a ride The Justice.
after hearing all the testimony, decided
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24

H. r. Smith. drunkenness; 81.
Pster Hodges, trespassing on the S.
AZ: L. property. fined SIS. Hill - iIsi
George Williams ircspassing on lie
S. \. L. property. fined So :
W. +. Colding Cary. concealed weap-
ons: $50: also carrying a pistol 500.
G. Fl. Baker. larceny; turned over to
the Norfolk authorities.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
Badly Esllsfi0t1.

Yesterday morning IN old colorcd
woman named Jane News, who lives on
kace avenue, set 4 lamp by the side Of
her bed and left it burning, in turning
over she knocked the lamp over ana set
ire to the bed. But for the heroic efforts
OF some cnlored pepole vino live in the
house with her, both she and the house
would have been burned. People cinno;
be too careful how they fool with In nps
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
Specials for To-Day.

lust received-a lot OF very fine Isle OF
Wight county Hams, which we offer at
Fine Maple Syrup in bottles, 15c per bottle
Our Cracked Java Coffee at 23c has still
got little hustle on 1t. The reason is that
1t Is the best drink that can be had for the
money. Fine Bright Sun Cured Peaches
at l0c. per pound Use Cream Baking
lowder, the best Of the cream tartar and
can SOc. Money refunded If not satisfac-
l lor When you buy flour again, don't
forget our Sunbeam: can't he beat.
G. w. HUDGINS &. Co
Old Phone 1870: New Phone TO-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
Whnt President IIoffn,nn

Of the Seabourd Air Line. saws;
Mr.: J. 7. Harris, Harris Springs S.
C.;i will say that in my opinion the
Harris Lith;a Water is by far the best
me q great deaf or good, and I think II
q most valuable remedy" Sold by M. T.
Dodson, Druggist. Atlantic Hotel. and
Burrow. Martin g. Co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
AGAIN ~ BUSINESS

Having disposed Of all our stock which
an entire stock OF Groceries. Canned Goods
and Meats Of all kinds. We have. just re-
ceiVcd car load Of Violet Flour, us well
as other brands: also q fine lot Of Unity
Hams, which are the best on the market
All goods delivered free ana sold rs cheap
as can be bought: also Smithiicld Hams.
ELLCNOR & ARMENTROUT
sos Crawford Street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
The Sal1le...
Old Sarsaparilla.

That's Ayers. The same old
/ sarsaparil1a as it was made and
sold by DR.. ]. c. Aver 80 gears
ago. In the laboratory it is
different. There modern app1i-
ances lend speed to skill and
experience. But the sarsapa-
rilla is the same old sarsaparilla
that made the rccord-6O gears
Of cures. Why don't we better
it? Well, we're much in the
condition Of the Bishop and the
raspberry: Doubtless, T" he
said, "God might have made
better berry. But doubtless,
also, He never did. Why
don't we better the sarsaparilla3
We can't. We are using the
same old plant that cured the
Indians and the Spaniards. 1t
has not been bettered. And
since zoe make sarsaparilla com
pound out of sarsaparilla plant,
We see no way OF Improvement.
OF course, if we were making
some secret chemical compound
we might. -. But we're not.
We're making the same old sar-
sapacilla to cure the same old
diseases. You can tell it's the
same old snrsaparillo be-
cause it works the same ola
cures. It's the sovereign blood
purifier, and-it's ayers.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
PORTSMOUTH ApWS.

FOR itENT.-Store and dwelling corner
washington and Race; good locality for
right party: city water. For Darticl,la RS
apply 500 Middle street. fe2l-lt :
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
Death OF An Infant.

Mr.. and Mrs. James Benson, who re-
side at Scot;sville, lost by death yestcr-
day their three year-old son, John
Glems, The funeral will take place this
morning at 10 o'clock from the grave.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
Lawrence d Welton, aaI High stree,
&DrtSinOutit Va

15c. Kid Gloves reduced to 4Sc. pair.
$1.00 Kid Gloves, tans only, reduced
to Coo. pair.
Androscoggin Cotton &c. yard.
Fruit OF the Loom Cottons Glac yard
LAWRENCE & WELTON.
23l High Street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
We Are Doing 'a'itis.

Selling Underwear that formerly sold
at Soc, 75c and $l.00 for 4Sc. Any Fall
and Winter weight Suit at exactly cost
It's money that we want
BRESLAUER & ANTHONY
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24

FOX SA l.E.-E!ght Grey Hound male pups
for sale nj the corner of High and Viz
Einla avenue, Cottage Place. Come ear
~ and take your pick
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
Look at Them.

We are giving the greatest bargains
ever offered in men or boys clothing.
but only for limited time
LEVY & JACOBS,
200 High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24

Wall paper, decorating, uphoistering.
carpet cleaning and laying. Hair mat
tresses rcmade. Everything done or
sold at J. S. CRAWFORD'S
Furniture and CARPET House.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24

\ recently designed watch-carrer for
bicycles has screw clamp TO attach 1t
10 The head OF the wheel, the watch be-
Ing held In place by q number of springs
to grip the stem and watch case
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
The Grent cat ins Drcss Goods ana
CiOaIsS Extended Three BAYS long.

Ask to he shown our large and pretty
assortment Of embroideries which have
Just arrived. a. j. Phillips. oxford
Hall. '' l'1,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24

Have your shirts made to iii by
Charles II. Weldon & Co. Hats sold very
cheap.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
RENTS.

II practically costs you nothing to have
your rents collected By this agency, az
we VIII send you check each month for
more than you can collect
statement.
send for me and make arrangements for
next year Do not delay, It causes you to
losc money. JNO. L. WATSON
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24

a New York woman has designed Il
glass oven door III connection with Il
device for opening and closing the damp
crs by means Of the expansion and con
traction Of the glass plate.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24

T! 1t Will pay YOU TO read the Clairyoy
ant adj on page , to-day.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT

charles Davis. thirteen years old. ana
ms sister Julia. aged eighteen, OF Lincoh,
Stfeet, Hampton. engaged in a scuftle,
over rcvolverat9 o'clock this morning
In their play The weapon was discharged
; Mnh me Day was shot in the left brea st
ne wound is no; dangerous one The
matter will be investigated by the an
thOrities
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
PORTSMOUTH, Apvs.

-, Five good Tenement Houses. Nos. Sill
sis. Slb. sl7 and $40: fourth with passage
and double parlor. dining and cook room
three bed rooms BATH room, with range il:
cook room. hot and cold water, for Sio.U
per month to good tenant Apply to -. S.
hnderton, Rental Agent. 337 High Street,
loItsIhoutn, va. fe2l-3t 3
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
II. B. WILKINS
the best OF ! - -
Dry Pine W Ood,

which he keeps under his mammoth shed.
from being exposed to the rain and snow
send send at any time and get it. PHONE No.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
2A.0O IAnfs.

To wear between the season.
w. Il. NIRNELSON & co,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-06-23
Heidtyillye Happenings

Melons, melons in abundance
W. T. Strickland and G.. w.
Bayser, with their families, at
tended church at Blue Springs
Sunday.-Mr. Peterson, one of
Blue Springs charmers, was out
driving with one of our fair
maids Sunday. Look out, boys.
Mr.. Williams of Ocala is sell
ing the wood on G. M. Humph-
rey's place for Kelley & Co. of
Kelleyville.- jesse Nc
Conn of Cater visited Miss An
ME Strickland last week. The
two bellies entertained the boys
royalty, thereby causing them
selves and the boys to lose many
hours of happy, peaceful slumber.
IT. j. Atkins and family dined
with their parents Sunday
A. j. Brazell of York was again
seen in our village Sunday, telling
of his success with the York fair
maids. Say, young fellow, what
girl made you pay such an enor-
nous price for a parasol Be
careful how you handle the girls
parasols in the future. A gen.
tleman of our community seems
to be in a great deal Of trouble
from using ''blue whistlers" too
freely. Take a FOOLS advice, my
friend, and use small shot next
time. R. e. Atkins paid the
phosphate city flying trip Mon
day on business.-A small par
ty of pleasure seekers went to the
lovely Withlacoochee Fishing,
hunting and having a good time
generally.
DON'T LEAVE APPLES.
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r. A. Hall, the practical
painter, paper hanger, Halsominer
and glazier, will be glad to do
your work. Low estimates made.
Address Box 296, city.
Vanilla ice cream today at the
Postoffice drug store.
Best one cent pencil on earth
at the Racket.
Furnished rooms to rent;
third house from railroad on Fit.
King avenue. Apply to G.. R.
Sanders.
"A complete stock of fresh
flower and garden seeds just re.
ceived by Martinot's French Bak
cry.
Fresh peaches today at
Troxlers.
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HOBBS
Sparagus kidney Pills.

HOBBS REMEDY CO.. PRoPRIEroRs, CHICAGO.
DR.. Hobbs Pills For Sale in OCALA, FLA, at
ANTI-MONOPOLY DRUG STORE.