Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-24
BERKELEY.

The Norfolk and Southern Railroad
Company is 10 have a new dock, wharf.
store-house and lumber shed constructs
ed soon on the south side of their
freight Office on the Southern Branch
of the Elizabeth river. The improve
ments VIII be in the cove between the
freight office and Thomas ship-yard.
y dock VIII be sufficiently large TO ac-
commodate any craft that comes into
the harbor. Then Il mud machine will
De utilized to fill in on either side or
the marsh. On this filing tracks will
De iald Tor standing cars. On the north
size. at the entrance. a large ware
house will be constructed that will ac-
commodaie an increase of business for
years TO come. Further up the dock,
ana on the same side. a large lumber
sheu' 10 be used for slowing cars under.
loaded with lumber, and storing mm-
Der VIII be constructed. The remand
er OF the dock Will be used for a wharf
untl business demands other utiliza-
ton. The cost of this inlprovement /,
estimated at about one hundred thou
sand dollars. The company has under
adVisement four or five bids from largo
contractors. among whom is Sanford
Brooks Company.
Mr. j. +. Bell is quite sick with grip
at his residence on Liberty street.
MIS-. Dr. w. y. Ashburn, who has
been indiSpoSed at her residence on
Rerkley avenue for the past week with
grip. is convaleScent
The funeral of Mr.. c. w. Bryant. who
died Saturday of typhoid pneumonia.
was conducted from Main Street Chris
ton church Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock. Rev. NJ. W. Butler OBLIGATED.
me remains were laid to rest in Mag
nolia Cemetery.
Mrs. l<ittic +. Mccoy. wife of Mr..
james Mccoy. died yesterday at p. m.
at the residence of Mr.. George Wrenn,
on Main street. after protracted ILL
ness. Mr.. McCov and wife came to
TINS section severa! months ago for
health or the latter. but the change OF
ciimate ala not have the desired effect.
and she continued to grow worse Her
remains Will be sent to her former
nome. In Milford Mich, this morning
ny the Norfolk and Western railroad
for burial
captain Van Oliver and Miss Alice
DENLY eloped late Saturday night for
Great Bridge, in the county. where the
solemn ceremony was performed that
made them man and wife. They re-
turned Sunday afternoon and will for
me present reside ut the home OF the
brides mother. Mrs. Jane DENLY. ON
Virginia street
Mrs. George II. Garrett. who has been
49," SIN CT iici TcSluenCe, on Maple
avenue. is much improved.
Miss Richie Tatem is convalescing
from her recent sickness.
Mr.. Ernest White suffered a RELAPSE
yesterday.
For lack of a quorum last night there
was no Council meeting.
Mrs. George Blivcn is indisposed Mt
her residence. on Berkeley avenue.
Mr.. Cy Spencer who lost the use
or his lee a few days ago. was taken
10 st. Nincents Hospital yesterday.
AIR, FRANK Champion returned from
washington. ID. c.. Sunday
Mrs. Beulah Hill LEFT yesterday for
Elizabeth City, y. c.
George Print was locked up yester-
days ago
Robert Burk, colored. was arrested
ana locked uD yesterday by officer
HUMPHREYS for disturbing Bowser
while looking after the sick.
Mr. George 7. Wrenn expects to ac-
COMPANY MIR. Mccoy with the remains
OF ms Wife as far as Columbia, o.. this
morning. '''''