Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-15
PORTSMOUTH AND
NORFOLK COUNTY
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BRIEF ITEMS OF INTEREST
shc Movements of reoplo I'm whom
tn" Average Reader is Inter
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mess, Rciigeous nua social CIR.
Giles ~ Forecast OF, Future
Events.
Even is.

Rev. DR. a. Il. Owen will fiji the pull
pit the Centrevlle Baptist Church
to-day. This is one of the churches
which desire pr. owen as pastor.
Mrs. y. T.. Lugon and son have gone
to Chicago. Mrs. Ludgoffs mother is
n resident of that city, and is seriously
liz, hence the trip.
Congressman X. y. Wise is doing his
utmost to get Il public building for
Portsmouth. He appeared before the
Congressional Committee on Public
Grounds and Buildings Friday and ad
vocated an appropriation of 100000 for
that purpose.
The accomplished singer, Mrs
Auspach, from Lynchburg, is epcct-
ed TO render. n solo morning and even
ing at Court Street Presbyterian
Church to-day.
The continued rain is causing much
sickness.
There is another Nat wheel on one of
the Portsmouth Street Railroad cars
which brings back the old thumpty
bump which annoyed the public so
long.
The case of Mr.. VIM. Seningoer VS.
Mr.. Nat DENLY, charged with an as
sault, was continued from yesterday
until next Tuesday
There are a number of small boys
who are in the habit of touching the
street cars with their hands as they
pass along the streets. The practice
Is dangerous one and sooner or later
will result in an accident.
Mrs. Martha Williamson, of Balti-
more, arrived in the city yesterday on
visit to relatives.
Browns Hotel wants two young men
to act as caterers.
Anderson & Thompson advertses
wall papering in all the latest styles.
Emmett Deans advertises & pair all
wool 1914 blankets for sale at 81 80. for
mer price. $3.50. Gail and see them.
The Brandt Company tells YOU that
this is the bargain month. Clothes will
be sold at n sacrifice and must be sold
quickly to make room for others that
will shortly be coming in. Those 81 .45
suits are something unheard of for
quality and style. They also tell You
about those SO. 80 shoes which are equal
10 any in the United States.
Tho New York Clothing Company
tells you that tomorrow will be the
commencement of the second week Of
their semi-annual sale. and that not
withstanding the continued rain, that
their sale last week was fair, but of
course. not what it wonld have been
had 1t been good weather. AS there
are but two weeks left and the goods
are going. you had better call carly and
secure a bargain. See their advertise
ment for prices.
There will be two special sermons
preached tonight. one 10 the members
=
Church, and another Mt Central Church
TO the members of the j. O. u. A. NJ
Both of them will no doubt turn out in
large numbers.
The January term OF the Norfolk
County Court begins tomorrow. There
are but eight cases to come before the
grand jury. This Is the greatest num-
Der for months.
A valuable setter dog belonging to
Mr.. Johnson was run over yesterday
and killed by delivery wagon.
The funeral of Miss Neimeyer will
be conducted at the grave in Cedar
Grove Cemetery this afternoon.
Mr.. VIM. Fleming, son of Mr. Caleb
Fleming, of this city. lost a child from
dyphtheria yesterday in Berkeley.
There was more poltry in market yes
terday than there has been since
Christmas.
Under the resolution of the School
Board, a number of children who are
non residents of the city, are likely to
have to leave the school
The Hebrew Synagogue will not be
moved from OF Of High street To the
lot that has been purchased until about
the first OF June
There was another heavy fog yester-
day morning, which lasted for some
time.
The motion for new trial for the
negro Tate, who is under conviction for
murder in the first degree VIII come
up during this term of court.
Capt. r. j. Bunting Sill continues
Sick at his home in Cottage Pace.
a small culored hoy accid ant1lly shot
himself through the hand with It Nobert
rifle yesterday. He was attended by
DIR. McMurran.
The members Of Peabody Council, q.
u. 4. NJ. are requested to assemble Mt
their hall this evening n O'Clock for
the purpose % attending religious SER
Wees al Central
Mr.. VIM. Archer, of Philadelphia. is
the guest Of MIR. James. in Park View.
Mr.. John Thomas James, ST.. of
Princess Anne county. Gied nj the
King's Daughters hospital al O'clock
Friday night Ee had been suffering
with asthma and hear; trouble.
the No,fo'k and Carolina Railroad
Connany nave just received two large
10-wheel ere!ncs. 10 be used on their
fast through freight. They were as
pccially Gesi"ued and bust by the
Da!dwr Locomotive Works, aud cost
atnVt $it0o0 each.
See store and dwelling Tor rent in
Friends III
4 yGurg man advertises for a posi-
trp. See advertisement.
The fuacral of Mrs. Ellen Mountcas-
tie II take place this afternoon Mt 3
O'clock fr2m 81 Paus Catholic Church.
TIE f+iinoGe beat arrived last nignt
'l:1D o'clack.
Captain George W. Il. McDorell yes
tcrdaY secured two Virginia flags for
Mrs. W. ii. Hughes. of Raleigh, who
W rres-fa At the Virginia Booth in
ti'st ely ut the bazaar soon to be
h 4 To- ;he diFabled Confederate SOL
d,ers ., tEai city.
Three connecting rooms. suitable FOR
housekeeping, is advertised Tor rent.
Store, coraer OF Washington ana
Esera lffc.--'rs. Is offered Tpr rent