Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-16
I miscellaneous Happenings Conden-
sedFOrYirginian-Pilo Readers.
MOVEMENTS OF PEOPLE
what Is Going ON IN and Around
Portsmouth mud Suburban Com-
;mnnites gathered, siftod mud
Told In Few words-'The Past. tho
Present and tho Faturo Revealed.
Reintcd and F:oreshadowed.

The Portsmouth Gun Club will shoot
at live birds this afternoon at Columbia
Park.
House No. 1000. washington street. is
offered for rent. See advertisement.
Yesterday was a genuine spring day.
Z It brought the ladies out in large num-
bers.
Quite number of people who sat up
Tuesday night to see the meteoric
shower were disappointed. Near
o'clock yesterday morning about one
dozen shot from North to East and pre-
scented very pretty sight.
There was no docket in the Mayors
Court yesterday,n mo arrests having been
made.
Miss Mollie Willoughby, who has
been visiting in the city, returned to
her home in Charlotte. N. c.. yesterday.
The fair will continue until Friday
night. Then everything on hand will
be sold.
Rock fish are biting nicely off Port
Norfolk. and quite number are being
caught.
The new ferryboat for the Norfolk
county lessees has started from New
York. She Is expected some time Sat
urday.
Miss Katie Hewlette, OF Wilmington,
N. c., Is In the city on a visit to her
sister, Mrs. N. +. Brandt. corner Cooke
and Villa streets, Park View.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary was con-
Quoted privately yesterday afternoon
from the residence of her son, No. ell
Second street, Rev. Father Brady OIL
ciattng The remains were inferred in
Oak Grove Cemetery.
A fire was averted yesterday morn
Ing by one of the clerks In the clothing
store of M. Rosenbaum acting prompt
ly. A porter had enptied hot ashes in
n wooden box in the back yard, and
blaze followed; but a few buckets of
water did the work.
Deputy Sheriff Abbott went to New
port News yesterday afternoon to bring
back to this city Jim Tucker, colored,
an escaped prisoner from the city jail,
who was serving jail sentence OF six
months for the larceny Of tobacco.
Mrs. Sarah e. Simpson, OF Newport
News. is in the city visiting her father,
Mr. George w. Bland.
Mrs. Charles M. Ewel1, Of 631 Bart
street, who has been quite sick for the
past few days, was reported as being
somewhat improved last night.
The two w1altzing Japanese rats ex-
hibited in the store window Of Mr.. Ma
than Levy attract much attention.
Miss Effle Thomas, of Raleigh, N. c..
Is In the city visiting friends.
Mr.. John l.. Watson last night re-
ceived telegram from MT. Davis, su-
perintendent Of the ferry, stating that
he was unable to leave with the boat
on account Of storm that was pre-
wailing there.
Messrs. w. & ]. Parker advises you
no use Eureka flour and to have no
other.
A new house on Elm avenue is offer
ed for rent. See adj
There will be a musical entertain
ment with other interesting features at
the residence of Mrs. r. B, Cherry's,
40 North street, Park View, this even
ing at o'clock for the benefit OF Cen
trail Church.
The Portsmouth street railroad yes
terday moved their general office to the
power house In Prentis Place.
A number OF workmen connected
with the Seaboard Air Line, left last
night for. Atlanta to work on some of
The company's works.
II you are interested In household
goods see the advertisement in this u.s.
sue. You will find bargains. The place
is 4o7 Virginia street. near Brinson's
store.
Friday evening. November 18th. in
the lecture room Of First Presbyterian
Church, birthday party will be given
for the benefit Of the Sunday school.
An interesting program has been ar
ranged.
Two experienced lady clerks can find
Z Employment at Noah's Ark
One lone, plain drunk, was all that
appeared on the slate at the station
house up to late hour last night.