Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-27
Matters Personal and General In
and Around Portsmouth.
HEARD ON THE STREETS
Gossip and Events In which Our People
are Interested, Chroniclcd I'm Concise
Form a Daily Diary of Happenings
Presented TO Our Readers Fresh Evey
Morning Snap Shots of Our Busy City.


Issue that he is a candidate for re-
election for the Office OF Physician to
the Almshouse
Rev. r. T. Waterfield began a series
of revival meetings at Owens Memorial
Church last night. They will continue
through the week. Rev. J. r. Griffith,
of Eastern Shore. will assist.
Mr.. r. G. Howard, Of $50 Lincoln
street, is confined to his residence by
sickness.
A respectable white woman can find
Z a good home by applying at 507 Din
widdie street. See advertisement.
connagration of probable serious
consequence was averted Sunday after
noon by the prompt action of members
OF the family of Mr. John a. Mcdonald
at the residence, on Clifford street The
servant left clothing hanging too close
to the stove. and as n natural result
1t took fire and was burning quite
sharply when discovered.
An educated and refined young lady
desires position as companion. See
advertisement of "L," this issue
Bishop Randolph confirmed a class
OF sixteen Sunday morning at Trinity
Episcopal Church. and Il class of five
at night at st. Johns Church.
Ladies. bear in mind that the great
millinery opening of Mrs. L. A. Nc
Hugh Will begin tomorrow morning
on exhibition the famous Anna Held,
Sapho and Hobbs hats They are
magnificent.
The alarm OF fire sent In from box
az Sunday morning sent the depart
ment to the residence of Mr.. jefferson
Hudglns. In Third street, between
Henry and Randolph streets The
using of gasoline on bicycle for clean
Ing purposes was the cause. The only
damage done was the burning of two
overcoats. which were used In smother
ing the flames.
Mrs. Catherine Clements. former
resident OF this city, died in Washing
ton Friday. where she has resided since
the war. She left four children and
was cousin of Mr. Charles and Miss
Catherine Owens of this city.
a musical and Japanese party will
he given tonight at the residence of
Mrs. Rosa Lee, in Scottsville, for the
benefit OF the Port Norfolk Baptist
Church. instrumental and vocal selec-
tons will be rendered by excellent
talent
Mrs. Turner. of Richmond, Va, is Wis
Ting Mrs. Rosa Lee, in Scottsvllle.
There was n rehearsal of Princess
Bonnie" last night. and was largely
attended.
Miss Emma Hodges accidentally fell
at her residence, No. 400 Court street.
and broke her arm. Drs. Hatton and
Parish were called and set the broken
member.
Rev. w. A. Snyder qualified as ad-
minlstrator of his wife's estate
The Rev. u. S. Farland left the city
yesterday afternoon for Richmond for
short rest. Mr.. Farland will return
and conduct the communion service at
st. Johns Church on next Sunday, but
his physician has forbidden him to
preach.
M md ATre TAI,.
turned from Southern Pines, ~ c.
where they have been staying for the
past month. Mrs. Hart returns much
benefited In health.
Mr.. John a. Morris has been awarded
-tae-eontract for furnishing-the uni
! forms to the motormen and conductors
OF the Norfolk, Portsmouth and New
port News railway and allied compa-
MES. The number will be between IS
and 100.
Sheriff Williamson Smith yesterday
paid to the captors of Cotton the re-
ward of $3.50 offered by him. and they
Will also receive $100 from the State of
Virginia.
Mr. f. p. Nash Is confined to his resi-
dence by an attack of grip.
Judge Portlock yesterday signed the
records in the County Court and ad-
journed for the term.
Miss KittIe Cardo2a. of Clifton Forge
Was III ene CITY yesterday on flylnS
visit to friends. She Is ell route
South.
Grand Chancellor of the X of p Of
Virginia Mr.. Charles T. Bland officially
visited Portsmouth Lodge. No 16. last
might. He will visit Lee Lodge, BerlS-
ley. Tuesday. April Sd.
Justice Charles w. Rustic will hear
five warrants next Thursday night at
- o'clock. all of which have been sworn
out against County Constable John
Ashborne, OF PIner's Point. He Is
4 charged with being about to engage In
a. duel, drawing a weapon on n man,
Shouting recklessly on the highway.
being drunk and disorderly, and the
NTH and last Is peace warrant
u a colored woman shot at A. colored
man twice In Brighton. and the man
+ 6Nore out warrant for the arrest of
the woman. The case will be heard by
Justice Reed at 10 o'clock this morn
Ing;
with old fashioned costumes and old
fashioned manners. Rastus George
Washington is janitor. Skule closes
with appropriate exercises at Elks'
Orera House tonight. Two frst-class
comedians from Norfolk Will assist.
They are Abe Moses and Lloyd Dalby.
Deputy Sheriff Charles Reed. of I3liz-
nbeth City, NJ c.. passed through the
city last night on his way to Raleigh.
n. c.. having in charge three coIorcd
men sentenced to the penitentary for
one year each OH the charge of chick
ell stealing.
I The guns for the Portsmouth Rifles
s have arrived.
Pictures of Walter Cotton as he an
reared hanging from the tree Mt EN-
3 fora and as he looked in the box here
n y f.;ia for sale on the streets Yesterday
THEW. c. T, U. will meet this after
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