Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-16

County Clerks office yesterday to Will
liam Frances Cavan to wed Miss Ida
Harper, Point; George a. Powell to
wed Amy B. Point; George a. Powell
ito wed Amy B. Elliott; r. II. White
to wed Edna a. Minter, and Lewis M.
Goodman to wed Rebecca Brudy
Thirty-nine men were transferred
yesterday from the Franklin to the
Dixie.
r. S. Hutchins qualified yesterday
as guardian of Ellen r., Fraus L., Mary
w. and John S. Williams, orphans of
wv. a. and Fannie t. Williams.
The annual election of officers OF
Portsmouth Company No. 10, U. r. *.
p, will take place next Wednesday
night AT the same meeting business
in connection with the company's pro-
posed trip to Detroit will be trans
acted.
The annual conference OF the Court
Street Baptist Church will be held at
the church at o'clock next Sunday
afternoon.
The joint ferry committee will hold
a special meeting this afternoon at $3.50
O'clock
The many friends of Mr.. George w.
King We're glad to see him out yester-
day after his recent Illness.
Rev. George ]. HOLIDAY, supc sintend-
ert Of the Baptist Orphanage at Salem,
Va, was in the city yesterday on bust
ness.
Charles. alias Sammy. Scott was sent
to jail yesterday in default of 4 bond
to be of good behavior.
John Wallace and r. Simpson. two
of Uncle Sans boys. who smashed out
the windows In McGrath's bar. on First
street, Sunday night, were fined So each
yesterday and costs.
All the churches had large congrega-
tons Sunday at both services
q lost ring is advertised for See
advertisement, return as directed and
receive reward.
Miss jamie Macarthur, of Baltimore,
arrived In the city on n vis. to her
nunt, Mrs. Williams. in South Ports
mouth.
Mr.. James Greer, OF Nansemond
county. accidentally hurt his knee yes
terday While jumping on street
CIR.
Friday will be General Lees birth
day. 1t is a State holiday and will
re observed MS such by the city and
State officials.
january Is half gone. and there has
been but little disagrccable weather.
The stores began closing at o'clock
last night. much to the delight of the
clerks.
Hon. Charles T. Bland returned to
Richmond yesterday morning after
spending Sunday with his family.
The Washington committee will get
off tomorrow night and hope to ac-
complish much good.
Tickets for Mrs Ships opera are
selling right along. a large number
were taken yesterday. and by the time
Tor the opera there will be none left
The grand jury yesterday found n
true bill against c. +. Harper and set
the case for February goth.
Mrs. Shipp had another full dress re-
hearsal of the Little Hussar last night.
y break In the fire alarm system
caused the entire system to be tested
yesterday afternoon. which caused
peorlc TO think that there was a fire.
Mr. w. II. Bassett is quite sick at
his home on Duke street.
Mr. job p. Murray, one of the clerks
IN the County Clerks office, is quite
sick ut his home.
y furnished room is offered for rent
u t27 High street. Sec adj.
The w. c. T. u. will meet this ar
fernoon Mt o'clock with Mrs. Pink
ham. 52s South street
MI Il. B, Jones requests us to state
that It is r. L. Jones & Co. that has
heen appointed time inspector for the
S. a. T..
An ageable lady can find employ
ment by applying at this Office.
NORFOLK COUNTY COURT
This court met yesterday. The grand
Jury were sworn and retitad and found
the following indictments:
Q. f. Harper. murder.
John Brown felony ~
John Brown, felony (2).
Eley Pitman. maiIning.
Alex. Marx felony
Fred, Harris, robbery.
Sam Watts. manning.
Allen ]. Hoge. Jr., felony.
Charles Williams, alias Jim Mitchell.
grand larceny.
James G. Hand. Eddy Hand and Mrs.
j. S. Hand, three charges. manning.
John Reynolds, selling liquor without
license.
Charles +. Harper. recognized In sum
o. So, 900 to appear on the goth OF Feb
runry.
Allen J. Hoge Jr.. recognized $500 to
appear 1st day of February term.
Y u. c. Humphries qualified as assessor
real estate for District No. 2. Bond.
$4,000. John B. and A. II. Martin sure
ties.
5ils r. T. Powell qualified ns assessor real
estate for District Nc. g. Bond 5000.
-. II. Martin and a. c. Cromwell secur-
ires.
L. W.Owens qualified assessor real cs-
i4taie for District No /. $4,000. John a.
cndd and j. D. Moore securities.
capudlne cures while sou wait, all