Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-15
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December 18th.
The first quarterly conference of
Wright Memorial Church was held last
night. Rev. w. C. Walden presIdng
The conference was we'll attended ' nnJ
was most harmonious session
throughout.
Mr.. H. o. Pearson has fireworks
enough at his place of business to sup
ply the town.
Roses are still blooming in the open
air and the grass is as green as it is in
summer time.
This will be the last day that you
can buy n doll at Weltons Call early
and secure a bargain.
Mr. George Lindsay, a clerk in the
House of Delegates, was in the city yes
terday. He Will return to Richmond
this morning.
MT. Thomas Tucker and bride arrived
IN the city last night on the .Seaboard
Air Line train and went to the resi-
dence OF MIR. fuckers mother.
The Norfolk County Court will begin
18th instant
The negro Cottons time is drawing
near. He still remains morose and re-
fuses every consolation.
Arthur j. Sullivan, doorkeeper of the
Virginia House of Delegates. was in
the city yesterday visiting friends
a number of people who went 10
Washington to attend the one hun
dredth anniversary celebration OF the
death Of George Washington will re-
turn home this morning.
The Weather Bureau predicts colder
weather for to-day, with rain or snow.
me contractors have nearly com
pietcd the grading and curbng in the
Firth Ward. Those who have not been
IN that section OF the city for some
time would scarcely recognize the place.
The fremen's delegation who went to
richmond In the interest of bill that
VIII be introduced in the LEGISLATURE
appropriating $4,000 for 1.-THE benefit of
disabled flremen returned home yester-
day much pleased with the encourage
ment offered them.
Hon. M. S. Newberne. q member of
me House OF Delegates. came down
from Richmond yesterday to attend the
marriage OF his brother-in- law. MIR. A.
3. Charlton. which took place last
night.
The entrance to the theatre, which
VIII be through the store now occupied
by Mr.. Henry Buff. will not be fitted
up until after the holidays, so ms not
to Interfere with Mr.. Bluffs trade.
Yesterday morning n colored man was
hurrying TO catch the o'clock ferry
boat. AS he crossed Middle street n
number Of dogs came down the street
and ran up against the man. who
kicked at them, when one Of the dogs
bit him on the leg quite badly.
Messrs. Larkin, Butt, Maynard and
Others who went to Washington in the
interest of a public building, returned
home yesterday. They have the ass
surance that If any money is appro-
priated for public buildings Portsmouth
will be in it.
The farmers in Norfolk county have
larger crops of kaIe this year than they
have had for some years. but the price
is so low that it does not pay TO ship
It.
Mr.. +. Alexander offers $40 reward to
the finder of his pocketbook containing
$50. that he lost in Norfolk Wednesday
night about 1880 O'clock.
Miss Matte Moulton left yesterday
for the Eastern Shore of Virginia to
spend several months.
The brief in reference to the boiler
being taken out of the City OF Norfolk
and put in the Elizabeth and the Nor
folk being consigned to rotten row, got
kind of mixed and made 1t read the
Norfolk County.
The colored boy who was locked up
at the police station Wednesday night
at the request OF his father was re-
leased by the Mayor yesterday,
The official board Of Wright Memo
rial Church has raised the salary OF
their pastor Rev. George e. Booker,
from $1,000 to s1400 per annum.
The case Of Mr.. Charles Il. Harper,
charged with Killing DaVlQ ltOSS nj
Primers Point, will come up for q hear
ing before Justice Rustic at o'clock
tomorrow afternoon.
John and Cornelius Smith, charged
with robbing the oyster house of w. j.
'Wainwright e. Co. some time ago, will
have hearing before the Mayor to-
morrow morning.
Mr.. =. r. Barksdale wants to sell n
delivery wagon. See ad.
Attention Is called to advertisement
OF Stonewall Lovett, In which he adj
Nertises his wife.
Mr.. o. L. Williams started four new
houses ut Port Norfolk yesterday.
At an early hour yesterday morning
the police discovered q rowboat lying
in the dock at the foot Of High street
loaded with llawsers. blocks and other
things, evidently stolen from river
craft. There were two men in the boat
when IT came in the dock, but they
deserted and have not since been seen.
the Portsmouth District; Rev. e. H.
Rawlings. pastor of Monumental
Church, with Mr.. George l.. Neville,
have been appointed by the Executive
Committee OF the Virginia Beard of
the board in conducting canvass for
the twentieth century thank offering.
Attention IS called to ad. Of house for
q Bale. No. 413 Clifford street
Mr.. ]. J.. Fink, O prominent business
man OF Washington, D. c., was in the
paty yesterday visiting friends,
M ess