Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-16
TOWN OF SUFFOLK
News Notes From the Capital of
Nansemond.
Death OF mr.. w. W. aoodwIn-Rob-
bery-Melp For the voterans-Ex-
plnnatory Bnsebaii-Dra TO
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Suffolk. Va, April 15.-After a long
illness with consumption, Mr.. w. w
Goodwin died at 3:15 o'clock this morn
ing at his home. No. "a Sycamore street
The funeral will take place Sunday af-
ternoon from the residence and will be
conducted by DR.. w. w. Staley. of the
Christian Church. The interment will
be in Cedar Hill Cemetery. The de-
ceased was a son of Mr.. L. S. Goodwin,
Of the City Market, and n brother of
Miss Beulah Goodwin. He leaves a
widow, who was Miss Belle Jackson.
and three children-two boys and one
girl Mr.. Goodwin was so years old.
ROBBED OF GUN AND CASH.
Mr.. Crumpler, of Ivor. saved money
last night by not buying a ticket to the
concert at the theatre, but II cost him
dearly in the end. While standing near
the entrance with some other men some
one robbed him of all his cash. about
$50. and Il pistol The robbery Is thought
to have been done by n boy. Mr..
Crumpler had been carrying his cash in
a short bag. which was in his coat
pocket. The thief escaped in the dark
ness.
HELP THEM TO CHARLESTON.
The old vets and their co-workers. the
daughters of the Confederacy, are get
ting in shape plans for the execution
OF big benefit entertainment and
feast. That is TO raise IL purse to help
carry the heroes of the gray to the re-
union in Charleston next month, the
vets VIII have feast at Armory Hall
to last two nights. On the third night
the City Hall Theatre will be the scene
OF a minstrel show. all the artists in
which will be girls.
The committee on decoration is asked
TO meet at the armory Monday morning
at O'Clock prepared for work.
NOT A PARTICIPANT.
In the story in to-day's virginian-
Pilot anent the removal of Rev. Edwin
Beale's remains from Willow Hill to
cedar Hill Cemetery a mention of the
Star Wellans controversy was made,
and some readers have construed it to
mean that Rev. Mr.. Beale was connect
ed with the controversy. To those who
nave gotten that inference it should be
SAID that Mr.. Beale was not connected
with the controversy. He was residing
In North Carolina at the time.
TWO BALL GAMES.
Therc were two amateur games of
baseball this afternoon. The Eagles
won from the Stars and Stripes by
score of 6 10 4 at the Nellons Street
Park. Batteries: Woodward and
Moore; lsiddicll and Pinner
Tho Baltimore colored team, which
mas been making a good record this
season met the dust at the hands of
the Downtown Sideabouts. The score
was is I" 10. Batteries: Taylor and
Watkins: Ta:c and Holloman
IT'S MOST ALL OVER.
The Mayoralty campaign practically
closed Tonight, and the battle of ballots
IN Mondays primary will determine
which of the four candidates is to be
the Democratic nominee. It's been an
animated contest. the warmest muni-
opal fight III point of candidates Suf-
folk has known. Nine candidates for
council Will also be named at MONDAYS
primary. The Council has the naming
OF AZ salaried officers except Mayor.
!hese VIII be judges: w. a. King, S.
NJ. Lawrence and X. 3. Mcleod.
AN OFFICE FIRE.
There was slight blaze this after
noon in the Office of DR.. c. j. RiddIcl.
some one threw n match into A. pile
or waste Daper and a lively LITTLE fire
was soon started. 1t was subdued with
out the nesd of the department.
YOUNG PEOPLES RECEPTION.
Several dozens of little people attend
~ 80 iNN'-'tIOIi vi lf-ypHr- Old Harry
Darden at Bank and Primer streets Last
night and they enjoyed the evening.
Cake and cream of assorted kinds were
served.
TO CONDEMN LAND.
The Town Council is making business
steps toward the extension of Rank
street despite the objection registered
by the Norfolk and Western Roilro.d
Company. through whose land the
street would have to run. At the Coun
CHS request the following have been
appointed by County Judge Kiiby TO
condemn the property in questions: IT.
wing Truitt. j. T.. Booker. Robert Uor-
rell. w. j. Oliver. l.. X. CHANNEL. The
commissioners will meet within a few
CHRISTIAN SERVICES.
DR.. w. w. Staley at the Christian
Church Sunday will discuss the fol-