Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-04
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Fire Burns Out CoIored Popula-
tion Of West Jericho
rive Families Rendered Homeless
Meeting orTown councii-To Pur-
chn.c strcct sprinkIcr- Fuucrn,
orc. c. crump- Road Meeting.
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in West Jericho were this morning |
made homeless by fire. Jericho Is an
eastern suburb inhabited by thrifty col
ored people, most of whom are very
law-abiding and Industrious, and have
built homes with their savings. Four
buildings were burned. The total loss
is about $4,000; insurance. $1,000.
Fire was discovered about 10 o'clock
in the building at Front and Second
streets, owned by Ed. Drumgold, who
lives in Portsmouth. The blaze started
in the second story, which is occupied
by Thomas Jordan's family. 1t start
ed from defective nue. The same
building was occupied on the first floor
by Jim Randall and wife.
The fire, famed by Il stiff breeze. and
unchecked by n fire department leaped
from one building to the next with
fearful rapidly. It's hunger was not
satisfied till the whole block had gone
up to Third street. The homes of Jeff
rey Jordan and Romus Cooper were
next. Hard work saved them.
The home fire-hghters had tried to
head off the flames at each successive
leap. but in vain. The house of Squire
Solomon Gwaltney, just west of Drum
COLDS, caught fire. hut it was put out.
His damage. which is trining, is COW
cred by insurance with Harper & West.
Most of the furniture and movable
holdings were saved. The homeless
persons are tonight stopping with rel
atives and friends.
Robert l.. Bynums home was the
most extensive one burned. Loss.
about $1,000; insurance OH building and
furniture. S1,1OO. with John B. Primer
and Woodward & ELAN.
The other three buildings owned by
Ed Drumgold, w. Bartlett and jeff
McCadden. were worth from $500 to 5000
each. McCadden had 5000 insurance
with John B. Primer. George Mayo's
family lived in his house
The fire did its work we'll There Is
not left post to tell of four homes.
There are very few charred timbers.
Later fire was found on John Mar
shalls store, East Washington street.
1t was cxtinguIshcd before any dam
age was done.
COUNCIL. MEETING.
The Town Council had its regular
February meeting last night Present
Mayor Brewer, Councilman Allen. Fer
suson, Harrell, Holiday, Holland Nc
Ange and Primer and Recorder Nc
Leod.
OFFICERS MONTHLY REPORTS.
Mayors fines, Sl7; scrgeant'a col,ec-
lions, SIS; treasury balance, s.. sol 10:
acquisitions for overseer of the poor,
$50. market receipts, SI106O.
y petition from J. w. Hosler agent
for Henry kim, was laid on the table.
The committee in charge of topo-
graphical survey, estimate submitted a
communication. The matter was con-
tinued.
Promises were brought that the Nor
folk and Western railroad would i'm
prove the passenger conveniences. If
the conditions are not complied with by
March the company will be notified
that after ten days the railroad COM
mission will he applied to for relief.
The question of putting up street
names was referred to Messrs. McAnge
and Holiday.
request for the adoption OF an or
dinance prohibiting the distribution of
samples was laid on the table
a complaint relative to nuisance
created on North Main street by water
overflow was referred 10 the Street
Commissioner.
The request for an electric light on
Riddick street was referred to the Com
mittee on Lights.
An ordinance prescribing the collec-
ton of health statistics was adopted,
and the committee was authorized to
have the necessary forms prepared
Messrs. Holland, Ferguson and AL
len were appointed to inquire into the
cost of purchasing and maintaining
street sprinklers.
&C. CRUMBS FUNERAL.
The funeral of the late o. C. Crump.
who died yesterday ut Windsor took
place at O'clock this afternoon from
the Main Street Methodist Church. Suf-
folk. The cortegc drove across the
country eleven miles.
The funeral services were conducted
by the deceaseds pastor, Rev. j. a.
Thomas. OF Windsor. lie was assisted
by Revs. w. w. Staley d. D., and w.
The burial was in Cedar Hill. these
being the pall-bearers:
Active-John II. Holland. A. T.. Saun-
dcrs. j. Il. Wilson, W. II. Andrews. C..
T. King and C, l.. Joyncr, all OF Wind
sor.
Honorary-E i. Holland. John p.
Finncr a. S. Eley and w. IL. Jones, Jr..
all OF Suffolk
The Tom Smith Camp of Confederate
Veterans attended in uniform.
Isl PLUNKARD."
j. c, Lewis ana his company of come
aianS VIII appear ut the City Hall
Theatre next Monday evening In tho
fun producing success. Isl Plunkard "
me advance seat sale indicates q good
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