Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-17

The County Court will convene March
18th. There are quite number OF
cases to come before it.
The draw across Long bridge. at
Deep Creek, was impossible for parts
OF the day yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. Giles. who reside
at Primers Point, lost by death yester-
day their 4-year-old daughter Florence
Elizabeth. The funeral will take place
to-day from their residence on Vernon
avenue.
Captain Wishart and superintendent
McBec returned yesterday from an in
spection tour over a portion of the S.
A. l.. They were much pleased with
What they saw.
Mr.. ODER, of Baltimore, the gentle
man who owns large interests in the
9 Pig Point and Newport News Railway
Company, and will have large interests
in the ferry after March. 81, is in the
city.
The contract for building the addition
to the Hotel Portsmouth. or what will
be the Monroe Hotel, has been given
ITO Mr.. Hazard the gentleman who Is
now experimenting the work. His bid
was near $4,000. He will commence
work as soon as he gets through with
the old part Of the house.
A communication was received yes
terday from resident Of Park View,
complaining about bad conduct of GER
tain boys. The writer failed to comply
with the rules of this oflice--in not
sending his name-consequently 1t
found it's way to the waste basket.
Marion and ST. Julian Marshall, sons
of Captain r. c. Marshall, students at
Blacksburg College, are at home to at
tend the marriage of their sister, which
will take place Tuesday next.
The negro Cicero Brown, who was ar
rested for disordcrly conduct at the
Portsmouth Steam Laundry was given
ten days in Jail, at the expiration of
Which time he will be examined to see
whether he is insane of not
I The Committee on Buying Central
Church for n lodge room are divided
some being in favor or buying. while
others favor the buying OF Il lot and
building. But the matter has not been
settled yet
Miss Salie Kimberly, OF Baltimore.
who has been visiting friends in the
two cities, returned TO her home last
night.
DR.. and Mrs. Parrish reception TO
Rev. Bishop Funston and wife last
night was u pleasant affair.
There is n general complaint among
the merchants of dull times. and still
there are more people at work than
ever was known before.
There was another candidate who
announced himself yesterday for Keep
err of the Cemetery This makes TWEEN
ty-two so fur.
Miss Matte Martin. of South Ports
mouth, accidentally slipped and fell on
Sixth street yesterday and sprnined her
ankle quite badly.
There will be three murder cases to
rbe tried at the February term OF the
County Court, which begins Monday.
North Carolina smoked herrings,
commonly called Robins" have made
their appearance in market and find
ready sale.
There were several splits OF snow yes
terday.
There was slight blaze in Lincoln
VILE yesterday morning, but II was put
out without turning in an alarm.
Mr.. Hugh Steele, OF the Landmark,
accompanied Mrs. Shipp and her party
TO Raleigh yesterday.
The case of Charles Wilson, charged
with passing counterfeit money, was
continued until to-day.
young man, who has had expert
ence as n grocery clerk and a drug
gist, desires n situation.
Mr.. r. l.. Hutchins. Deputy City Col
]ector, Is quite sick at his home on
Washington street.
marriage license was issued yester-
day In the county to Oscar l.. Stewart
to wed Miss Maissa l.. Cannon, of the
county.
Mrs. u. l.. Birmingham, No. $40 High
street, will have special sale OF long
stem carnations to-day. See adver-
tisement.
Mr.. John Scott. OF the firm of Scott,
Sons & Co.. is critically Ill ut his home
on Middle street.
The baseball fans" were delighted
yesterday to learn that the State
League was an assured fact.
The remains Of Mrs. Hnrreil were
brought here yesterday and were taken
to Benefits Creek for intcrmcnt
Three negroes were locked up Mt the
station-house last night for disorderly
conduct. Among the number is L ne
gro known as The Devil
Mrs. e. Icchelbury, OF Princess Anne
county. is visiting Mrs. Russell at PIG
Henry street.
a b. Y. p. u Society was organized
last night at the Fourth Street BAPTIST
Church.
We had hail, rain and snow last
night. The weather was too warm for
1t 10 lay.
A pair of lost eyeglasses is advcr-
tised for. See advertisements
See what the Scaboard Real Estate
Company has to say in this issue.
Z, Rev. ]. Watkins Lacy will preach
at Prcntis Place Presbyterian Chapel
Sunday afternoon Mt o'clock. A
hearty welcome to all.
a contract for the erection Of black
smith shop and plumbing building for
the steam engineering department in
the yard has been awarded to r. a.
Greifhagen. of Chicago. ILL.,, he being
the lowest bidder.
Nervous Headache Cured
Speedily. No danger by Hicks Capu-
dine. is and 25c. at drug stores.
Chas. r. Welton & Co. have removed