Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
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DIR. r. r. Robertson says that he
Is not suing the Postal Telegraph Com
pany, as reported in the court proceed
fngs of yesterday. 1t was mistake,
but he would not object to having the
amount that was stated he had sued
for.
Miss Emma Johnson. of Southampton
county, Is in the city on a visit to
relatives. She will remain for some
time.
Mr.. John II. Hall, who was elected
member of the School Board, will take
the place OF Mr.. Irwin Brinkley's, and
not Mr.. d. A. Williams, as was stated.
There was not case in the Mayors
Court yesterday. His Honor had only
empty chairs to look at. The usual
number of lookers-on were not in at
tendance.
There will be a double marriage in
Park View on Wednesday next when
Brother and sister will marry sister
and brother. The ceremony will take
place at 1850 o'clock p. m.
Portsmouth Encampment. No. "a. I.
b. o. T., meets tonight.
Trinity p. e. Church choir will re-
peat their Easter music tomorrow
night.
Special services were held at the
Court Street Presbyterian Church last
night preparatory 10 communion sun
day morning.
There Will be a prayer meeting for
young men tonight at Central NJ. j..
Church Rev. r. T.. Beadles will con-
duct the service, and General Secretary
James z. Stubs, of the Y. NJ. c. A.
will make n short talk.
Rev. Mr.. Heilner is in the city visit
Ing his parents.
1t is more than probable that the
Yosemite will leave the yard for New
York some time to-day. She Will on
her arrival there take on board some
200 marines and proceed with them TO
Manila.
A two horse team run away on Glas-
gov street extended Thursday after
noon and came near running over some
small children. The animals stopped
after coming in contact with house.
But little damage was sustained by the
horses or vehicle.
There is mail in this Office awaiting
'Telephone" and wv. W." Please call
and get it.
a prominent physician said yesterday
that there was very little sickness in
the city
Miss Jamie Rockwell. of Richmond,
who has been spending Easter with
friends in this city. returned home
yesterday.
The Virglnian-Plot gives it ont this
morning that Mechanics Institute
Will he established in Portsmouth in the
near future.
The Portsmouth Hook ard Ladder
will have another set out"at the an
nual meeting next Monday night, when
the election of officers for the coming
year VIII take place.
Mr.. Lloyd NJ. Lattimer, the popular
locomotive engineer formerly with the
Seabonrd Air Line. has accepted
position with the Atlantic Coast Line.
Nv wi
suddenly i'll Thursday at noon, was
at his place of business last night. He
complains of feeling very sore about
the body.
Mr.. Jesse Whitehead has entirely re-
covered from his recent severe attack
of rheumatism.
There is big bunch OF magsterial
timber awaiting the action of the Re
publican primary OF Western Branch
Magisterial District
Another enjoyable dance took place
5n kim Hall last night.
The two children of Mr. and Mrs. H.
o. Pearson, who have been very i'll for
several days, were reported as being
somewhat improved yesterday.
Business generally in Portsmouth has
been very quiet for the past week or
ten days.
There are eight substitutes on the
police force, and the question naturally
succeed Mr.. Birmingham.
The semi-annual inspection of the po-
lice force will take place Tuesday af-
-ternoon.
Monumental Nj. Il. Church-Services
for Sunday: Preaching by the pastor,
Rev. l.: b. Betty, at il a. m. and 7:45
y. m. Morning subject. Witnesses for
Christ" Evening. Reasons for heed
ing the testimony of Christ concerning
His Great Salvation"
Mr.. r. l.. King talks about Rosebud
Peas this morning.
Attention is called to the advertise
ment of Il. r. Barksdale, in which he
tells You that he is selling dried green
goods cheap. Beans and peas, &C. per
quart. See advertisement.
The Mayor has again issued orders
to the police TO summon all persons
permitting waste water to run in the
streets. The time to connect with the
sewers was extended last fall until Jan
uary LIST, and now all parties will be
summoned and fined.
Messrs. c. N. Markham, X. J. Griffin,
James G. Jlutchlns and John Tatcm are
canvassing for funds 10 defray the eX-
penses incident TO the welcome to be
extended to the Old Dominion Guard
Easter music will be repeated in sew
cral of the churches next Sunday
Attention is called to the ADVERTISE
ment Of c. II. Coles. in which he tells
you that he is selling mattines at such
prices as was never known in this city;
also oil cloths and rugs. This will be
for three days only.
On account OF the inclemency of the
weather the Easter exercises OF the
children of Owens Memoria NJ. E.
Church, which were to have been re-
q peated last night, were postponed to
Monday night, at the same time and
place,