Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-11
DEATH OF A LAD.
Regular Monthly Meeting of the
Town Council.
Mrs. Baker Returns From National w. G.
T.U-series of Lectures to BE Given at
Ryland Institute Personal News Notes.

Norman, the 11-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Clark. died at their
home. at Money Point. Sunday morn
his life of diabetes. The bereaved par
ents came to this point from Canada
last spring. The funeral was conduct
ed from the residence at O'Clock by
Rev. j. L. Mastin and the remains
were inferred in Magnolia cemetery.
w. c. I. U. DELEGATE.
Mrs: O. 5. Baker has returned from
the National w. c. T. u. convention
held in Washington, d. c., and gives
some interesting accounts of the session
Inc convention as whole was receiv-
ed by the President and Mrs McKin-
ley. together with the ladies of the
Cabinet. They We're also invited to n
tea given by Mrs. Henderson, wife of
ex-senator Henderson. at her home
Bonnie Castle.
SERIES OF LECTURES.
course of lectures will be given
at the Ryland Institute during the
winter on literature and history. The
iirst of the series will be given on
thursday evening. December 18th. in
the institute hall, by DIR. Clearance CO.
nant. Subject. james Russell Lowell. :"
The patrons and friends of the school
are invited to be present
BRIEF ITEMS
KEY L. Claggett Skinner left last
zen iCt w lOT, II. u, 10 unite
IN marriage his sister, Miss Mary r..
Skinner to MIR. Henry NJ. Kendrick
both of Washington City.
Seven carloads of cattle and hogs and
Two me mules arrived at the Belt Line
Union Stock Yard Sunday and Monday
The mayors Office in the town hall is
undergoing much needed improvements.
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See advertisement OF Mrs. M. o..
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erai variety OF furniture, stoves. etc.
bargains can be secured
Mr.. Faville is very sick at his home
on Berkeley avenue.
Mrs. w. Fl. Butt. who has been very
SICK at her home. on Maple avenue. for
| some time. Is much improved
Mrs. John Thompson, of AIaple ave-
nue.. is improving from her recent i'll
ness.
A good position can be secured by a
bright and industrious boy in an office.
See ad.
In this issue a reward is offered for
me return or information of the where
abouts OF large yellow pointer dog.
See advertisement in this Issue of Mr.
{. l.. Rogers. the milk man, Offering 4
reward for the return of a lost milk
account book.
THE TOWN COUNCIL.
The Town Council met last night in
regular monthly session. with President
Whitestone in the chair and the follow
ing members present: Messrs Robert
son. Battle, Williams, Jacocks. Shafer
Sumler.
Recorder Old submitted his report.
showing an expenditure during last
month of Sl,909.20 and balance on
hand of s3.20516.
The committee on fire department
was authorized to purchase half
dozen pairs OF gum boots for the mem
bers of the Torrent Fire COMPANY.
The ordinance creating a health
board and defining It's authority was
adopted.
The committee appointed to further
look Into condemning III feet of land
on the north side of Pearl street, neces-
sary to widen said street, reported q
reduction of the price fixed by the for
ner committee from $3.50 to $3.50. as
follows; Mr. j. s. Etheredge. Sl.i5O to
Sl.uo": captain w. II. French. $500 to
| 500; Mr.. y. Warren. 5000 no reduction:
Judge George d. Parker, $3.50 to $500;
Mr.: 5. w. Lyons. 5000 to $3.50.
The report was vigorously opposed
! by Mr.. Jacocks. and advocated by Mr..
tooertson. but the report was adopted.
Messrs. milestone. Shafer, Robertson.
Williams. Sumlnr for, and Messrs.
Jacocks and Bailie voting against II.
Inc street committee was instructed
70 improve Pearl street between Chest
| nut and Liberty streets, having the
sidewalks cut down, etc.
communication, largely signed by
the members of the colorcd Christia n
| church' asking that the arc light at
mat church be not moved as ordered.
Reterred To the committee on lights
The chair stated that it was neces-
sary to issue more bonds to carry on
street improvements. but the matter
was deferred because two thirds of the
members were not present. a called
meeting will be held Wednesday night
TO consider this matter It is under
5000 that the issue will be $4,000.
, Inc 1oliowing applications to erect
buildings have been granted since tbe
last meeting: p. 1. DeBaum, three Q