Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-04
The Movements OF People In Whom
cstcd-Happcnings In LcsnI-Bus-
mess, Religious nnd Social Cir
cIrs Forecast OF Future
I.vrn:s.

his trip to Bcliield, where he con-
Quoted a successful meeting.
Rev. Chas. Corbett returned to his
home in Northampton county yester-
day
Rev MIR. Beadles will not be able to
fl! his pulpit tomorrow on account of
sickness.
Mr. j. Il. Parker advertises in this is
sue for persons who have merchandise
that they left at his stable to please
call and get the same.
There was no session of the Mayors
Court yesterday. no arrest having been
made for the previous twenty-four
hours.
The continued bad weather is delay
ing the farmers in their work.
There were several unsuccessful at
tempts made to rob stores on the SUI
burbs Thursday night.
A number of our route boys are suf-
fering from the prevailing disease, grip,
which has crippled our route to some
extent. II our patrons will bear with
us for n few days we will soon be work
Ing regularly again.
1t is rumored that there will! be some
changes in the management of the :.
A. l.. very soon.
a gentleman advertises in this issue
for a situation. Any one needing a good
man would do we'll to answer his ad.
Notice is given that the Hebrew AS
ISOLATION of this city will give their
second annual ball on Tuesday. the End,
at Pythian Castle. ~ few tickets will
be sold for % cents.
Dr. Dawson Maupin, paying teller.
and Mr.. John Downing, bookkeeper of
the Bank of Portsmouth, are both at
home with the humps.
Attention Is called to ad. of w. B.
Daughtrey. Those interested in nuts
would do well to read his adj.
The funeral OF Mr.. John r. Jenkins
will take place Sunday afternoon from
South
Mrs. Matte Miller Hodges and her
sister, Mrs. Wilson who have been Wis
iting Mrs. Louis Codd returned to her
home In Baltimore last night.
1t Is said by those in authority and
by those supposed to know, that the
monitors Terror and Puritan will soon
be placed out of commission.
The Topeka. which was ordered by
the Navy Department to report a this
navy yard. is long time putting in an
appearance.
Mrs Matte Brown, Miss Emma APP
plnzellar and the Rev. a. Q. Millison. OF
the Palatnatc Reformed Church. OF
Philadelphia. are visiting Mrs. d. f.
Appinzellar on Chestnut street.
Everybody who has anything to loan.
sell or to give away, and who mean
business can find no better medium
through which to let the people know
than the Nirgnian Pilot. All its pa
irons are doing we'll
Mr.. ]. S. Crawford returned from
New York yesterday, where he was in
attendance upon the furniture expo
sition. to attend the funeral of John r.
Jenkins father-in-law of Mrs. Craw-
ford.
1t is astonishing to know how many
men there are in Portsmouth who want
to be policeman. The vacancy in the
force demonstrates this fact.
Mr.. VIM Brady. who was recently
appointed to a position in the govern
ment printing office in Washington
left last night to report for duty.
Miss Matte Kelly. of Philadelphia,
who has been visiting sick friend
here, will leave for her home this even
Ing.
Ralph Bingham will give an enter
tainment at the Court Street Baptist
Church next Tuesday night for the BEN
eft of the new Park View Baptist
Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph w. Outten have
purchased from Mrs. Ida l.. Grubb the
vacant lot on Queen street. east side
between South and Columbia streets.
Mr.. Edward Hartts condition was
not very favorable last night.
Mrs. James Webster, Of South street,
who has been quite sick. is improving.
Messrs. G. w. IIudgins e Co. claim
your attention this morning for few
minutes to tell you what they have of
benefit to you in stock.
A colored man who belongs In Ports
mouth had one of his legs broken at Il
guano factory up the river yesterday
afternoon. He was brought To this city
in n boat. and thence taken to his
home In n vehicle. where his injury
was dressed by a physician.
Rev. r. +. Bcadles condition was
such yesterday that no visitors were
admitted to his room.
Stonewall Camp. Confederate Vete-
rams, met last night and transacted
routine business only.
Professor Jenkins was absent from
the schools yesterday on account OF the
death Of a relative.
The condition of Mr.. f. n. Grant.
clerk OF the market. was considered
critical last night.
A party of gentlemen went off yes
terday on a cunning expedition.
Mr.. Hugh Steele, the Landmark rep
resentative. who has been confined to
his home for about ten days. is rapidly
improving.
Mrs. Jane Smythe. of Newark. ". J..
arrived in the city yesterday OF a visi;
to relatives.
Police Officer John Long IS confined
to his home with grip
DR.. Hugh Parrish. who has been IN
disposed for several weeks, was upon
the streets yesterday.
The funeral of Mrs. Ann Parsons will
take place tomorrow afternoon at 3
o'clock from the residence, 1918 Ening
ham street.
There are only two cases 50 far to go
before the grand jury when the Hust
1nCs Court meets next Thursday.
Mr. Edward Angel. who IVES struck
on the head by David Culpcpper. is i'm
proving and was able to SIT up y.-ster-
day
The body of the sailor. Scott Hogan,
who was drowned Tuesday night in
the Southern Branch, has not been re-
covered yet.