Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-01
IN AND AROUND PORTSMOUTH
Gathered on the Streets. mt the Hotels, in
Counting Rooms aud Elsewhere, and
rut In Abbreviated Form Tor tho Edin-
cation of Readers OF tho yIrslnian-pnot
Tho Movements of reople-snnp
Shots at Events in Which the Public is
Interested.


nineteen rabbits on Thanksgiving Day.
Attention is called to advertisement
of w. Roland King, in which he offers
special prices for to-day.
Col. Geo. c. Cabell Jr., of Danville,
will deliver the address tomorrow at
the Elks Lodge of Sorrow.
Mr.. Irwin c. Mitchell. of Bedford
City. has accepted q position as steno-
grapher at the Seaboard Air Line
shops.
Miss Agnes Wills. who has been Wis
1ting her sister, Mrs. II. Il. Eggleston.
in Middle street, has returned TO her
home, at Travillians Lousia county.
The Teachers League will meet to-
day at IL o'clock at the second Dis
trict schoolhouse. They will be adj
dressed by MIR. Il. j. Wool on The
Constitution of the United States"
Attention is called to advertisement
of II. a. Long in this issue
The treaSurerS of the city and coun-
ty both did business yesterday in coll
lecting taxes, it being the last day be-
fore the penalty becomes operative.
The weather yesterday was Il decided
change from what we have been
having.
A white youth named Willie Garrett.
from Scottsville, has been committed to
the county JAIL charged with stealing
So worth of hinges.
Thomas Boyle was committed to Jail
for ten days yesterday for continued
drunkenness.
Kate Jones, charged with assault and
battery, was fined $3.50 yesterday.
THE Tornado which created 4 stir
around the city when the notices were
posted. Will be played ut the Lyceum
Tuesday night. December ith.
The only arrests during the forty
eight hours prior to the holiday and
twenty four hours afterward were two
DRINKS and one disorderly. That is
splendid record
The City Council will hold their regu-
lar monthly meeting next Tuesday
night. There will be some important
matters brought up
The next game of football will be on
Saturday, the Sth. with the physicians
and surgeons of Baltimore.
Now is the time TO advertise and
keep the people at home. Offer induce
ments. decorate your windows and
make display.
Miss Marie Williamson, of Baltimore.
who has been visiting friends in the
city, returned home yesterday.
Mr.. w. b. Daughtrey requests all
young ladies to register their names at
his store at any time before Decem
Der %. beginning Monday morning. On
the oath he Will give away a SIS UNI
hrella and all who are registered will
have a chance to win the same. See
ad
Edward White, a West India negro.
swore out a warrant Thursday for the
arrest of woman whom he charged
with stealing So from him. In Justice
Peed's court last night the case was
heard and White failed to prove his
charges. He was made to pay the costs
of the warrant.
Attention is called to ad. of Schlon-
berg Bros, in which they tell you all
about their Christmas goods.
The members of Portsmouth COM
mandery. knights Templar, are re-
quested to meet at their asylum this
afternoon at 2 o'clock for the purpose
of attending the funeral of Mr.. Luther
Williams.
Clinton Peckham is confined to his
home suffering from n broken foot.
Thursday.
Justice Bunting gave an oyster roast
last night to the constables and those
connected with the office.
Owens Memorial church choir met
last night and selected some special
music for Sunday night. Rev DIR.
Newton. the new pastor, was present.
After the rehearsal was over refresh
ments were served, which were greatly
enjoyed.
Mr.. Joseph NJ. Tatem entertained
number of his friends THANKSGIVING
day at the club house at Ocean View.
An oyster roast was served, after
which dancing was INDUCED in for the
balance OF the day.
Cressy Gaundry, colored who is want
ed in Norfolk for robbery. has been ar
rested in this city She has been living
In the city for some time.