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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1897
Page
5
A crowded diary of local events from Portsmouth including court notes on the Jobson case, street life chaos, baptisms, picnics planned, housing and streetcar plans, public meetings, and arrivals of visitors. Notable items mention the Episcopal Council, Pythian demonstrations, and the Portsmouth Rifles picnic to Newport News.
In Hastings Court the Jobson case opened with motions for continuance and change of venue due to pretrial time, public prejudice, and dual indictments. The court overruled all motions and the defense noted exceptions as jurors were not seated. The prisoner Ellis B. Jobson pleaded not guilty and 40 jurors were summoned from Nansemond County for Friday.
A two week revival under Rev. Mr. Caradine of St. Louis concluded with a farewell sermon to a vast audience. He departs for New York to lead meetings, as Rev. Mr. Keese of Providence is expected to arrive to fill his place and continue the outreach.
Sale notice announces drastic price reductions on men and children clothing at Levy and Jacobsons 200 High Street. Boys and children's straw sailors by W E B Virnelson and co offered among the bargains.
The Woman's Auxiliary met at Trinity parish house with thirty delegates. Bishop Randolph presided as Rev Woodson led prayers. The report shows growth across forty parish and junior branches, 1,290 members, and total contributions of 5,206.15 for diocesan, domestic, and foreign missions, with notable gifts supporting missionaries in Alaska Brazil Japan and the Indians in the West.
Attendees described the event as very instructive with Kinsolying and Miss Emery prominently involved in leading discussions and demonstrations.
The Street Committee reported that South street could be paved with vitrned brick for about 1 400, but the council learned the project would cost around 20 000. With no funds to proceed the committee faces pressure from brick and stone contractors seeking damages, leaving the matter in a muddle until council votes next Tuesday night.
After the council meeting closed Tuesday night an ordinance required the Fire Department chief to be elected at the July 6 meeting. The vote was 10 to against. Rumors say chief Robinson may be replaced by George Bell, though the outcome is unclear. Also to be elected at the same meeting are the council clerk and city attorney whose terms expire June 30.
William Tarris colored was arrested by Constable Dennis at West Norfolk for an attempted criminal assault on Airs John P. Apple White of Newsom's near Southampton. The crime dated last January. Tarris, claiming Franklin residence near Newsom's until three weeks ago, admits using improper language to Mrs Apple White and drunkenness. Katrins was committed to jail by Justice Owens awaiting Southampton authorities.
At a special called meeting the Central Epworth League elected officers for six months. President was W. I. Wilder, First Vice President M. J. Bohlken, Second Vice President I Hollaman, Third Vice President Miss W. P. Grimes, Lee Telary, Clifton Tall. Treasurer Mrs. W. J. Rogers. Lookout Committee G. W. Morse, Epworth Land James Joliff, assistants George Williams and L. Pollard. Chorister George Martin.
A white tramp entered Adolph Brandt's shoe shop last night and demanded money. When refused, he grew angry and offered to fight. Officer Tatem arrested him and took him to the station. A similar incident occurred at Levy and Jacobs. he faces a morning hearing.
Mr J D Thayer and Miss Annetta Tynan were united in marriage yesterday at St Pauls chapel. They departed by the Norfolk and Western train for Petersburg, the groom's former home.
Yesterday afternoon an employee named Mr. R. Meigs had a finger severed in a joining machine at the Seaboard Air Ling shops. He was attended by Dr. L. A. Bilisoly.
Wire doors and windows in stock cd sizes made to order and hang refrigerators mosquito nets at J. B. Crawford's Furniture and Carpet House.
An aged notice outlines affordable suit prices and value comparisons. It mentions Breslauer & Anthony and traders such as Virnelson Co and Welton & Co with new bicycle caps and shirts advertised. The fragment hints at bargain fashion items and in store prompts for customers.
An elderly man calling himself Mr. Goldsborough Griffin, claimed as president of the Maryland Prison Aid Society, visited the eliy jail and mayor Baird to inspect jails. He seeks to organize a prison association and opposes new reformatories, citing poor ventilation and crowded conditions.
Professor Cloward assisted Mrs Shipp in organizing the Portsmouth branch of the Chautauqua chorus. Despite prayer meeting night, a large number of Portsmouth singers joined and committees were appointed to enlist interest from various churches. Portsmouth will provide at least 100 singers, with a next rehearsal set for Sunday at 7 oclock in the YMCA room.
The ad touts Llostelter's Stomach Hitters as an invigorant and alterative to correct poor digestion and bilious complexion. It claims regular use restores vigor, improves bodily substance, and returns a healthy bloom to sallow cheeks.
The Pythian Hall Association met last night and named Major Th. J. Warren as chief marshal with power to act. A detailed line of march includes High to Allingham, Clifford, Washington, Tiurrison, Wifrth, Lincoln, Fourth, Clifford, Dinwiddie, South, Washington, Glasgow, London, Court, South, and counter march to New Castle.
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