Arson Charge Fails in Sailor Case at Police Court
A crowded Police Court session heard arson charges against James O Toole after a minor blaze at Reed s Inn. The evidence was weak and he was released. Also noted were multiple minor offenses including larceny and housebreaking. A mentally ill Englishwoman was arrested for insanity. The Board of Police Commissioners planned to meet again on the 10th to discuss staffing and club membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Whitehurst
Officer Moore
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Mgr
John Dunbar
Sandy ‘Erry
Joel Turner
J. W. McHorney
Willard
James O'Toole
Ellen Bellamy
Reed's Inne
O'Toole
B. L. Cotton
Bank Street
Pearl White
Mason
William Wnane
Justice Tomlin
Board of Police Commissioners
Dornin
Pitt
Liquor license transfer and grand jury indictments listed
The license of R. RR, Pitt & Bro, transferred to Sallie Pitt at 54 Chapel Street. The grand jury returned true bills for maiming Alex West Frank Wood and Joseph Gerrace. burglary for Moses Digg Willie Walker Benjamin Singleton and John Evans. grand larceny for Clara Parker Joe Bright Marie Goings and James Bright. housebreaking for George Davis. forgery for A P Males.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. RR
Pitt & Bro
Sallie
Pitt
Chapel Street
Alex. West
Frank Wood
Joseph Gerrace
Moses Digg
Willie Walker
Benjamin Singleton
John Evans
Clara Arker
Joe Bright
Marie Goings
James Bright
George Davis
Judge Grants Charter to Crude Rubber Company
Judge Hanckel of the Corporation Court granted a charter to the Crude Rubber Company to conduct export and import business and to hold, develop and sell concessions and property. Capital stock ranges from 1.6 million to 5 million dollars with up to 25 000 acres of real estate. Principal office set in Norfolk with officers Dearborn Jackson Bull and two Norfolk directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanckel
Corporation Court
Crude Rubber Company
Norfolk
George 8. Dearborn
Rye
Westchester County
N. Y
Henry B.D. Jackson
New York City
Chas. M. Bull
Brooklyn
Theee
William A. Young
James W. Willcox
Court suits filed in the law and chancery yesterday
The docket lists Thomas M. Simmons versus William J. Donald for trespass on the case seeking 5000 dollars. HW Brewer & Co. versus Lie Gandy on assumpsit with damages to be fixed. Mrs J P Furching versus Frank Moran on assumpsit seeking 205 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Law and Chancery
Thomas M. Simmons
William J. Donald
Brewer & Bro. Vz
Lie Gandy
J. P. Furcing
Frank Moran
Spring liquor trade faces social club question and law action
In spring the liquor trade may confront the issue of social clubs at their establishments. Police seek to stop continuous weekend drinking by enforcing that licensed clubs are not used to extend bar service from Saturday midnight to Monday morning. Judge Hanekel may be asked to deny licenses for saloons with clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanekel
Noicense
Miss Cayvan to head own company at Norfolk
Miss Georgia Cayvan, famed for Squire Kate and Mary Pennington, plans a return to Norfolk at the Academy of Music. She appears Wednesday and Thursday evenings with a personal company, under manager Duesberry, at regular house prices. Seats are selling rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Gayvan
Georgia Cayvan
Academy of Music
Squire Kate
Mary Pennington
Splnster
Miss Cayvan
Norfolk
Duesberry
AN Wyck
Georgia Day van Nod
Robt
Buchanan
Louire Kate
Merch Sand
Georgia Cayva
Prasuntiges
Equiris
ICATH
Laxative Bromo Quinine Claim to Cure Cold in One Day
A bold advertisement promises to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It claims druggists will refund the money if the remedy fails and lists a price of 26 cents.
Dr Greene's Nervura touted as beauty and health cure
An advertisement extols Dr Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy as a cure for pale complexions and nervous weakness with claims of restored color and vigor. It includes testimonials from Mrs. Mary Francis Lytle and Mrs. William Gartels and invites readers to consult Dr Greene at 35 West 14th Street New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Dr. Greene
Mary Francis Lytle
Hunter Alley
Rochester
West 14Th St
New York City
Nineteenth Convention of the Muale Fenchers’ Association
The nineteenth convention will be held at the Grand Central Palace New York June 3 28 inclusive with daily sessions on converts church services musical exposition and business meetings making eighteen meetings in all. The Grand Central Palace seats 7000 and offers smaller halls for essays discussions and special meetings with a large local and national membership expected. Performances include Handel’s Messiah and other oratorios chorus orchestral concerts and chamber music plus a special theater event at reduced rates. Excursions will be arranged by rail with low rates for visiting members. Active membership costs 8 includes first year dues renewal is 2 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Central Palace
Lexington Avenue
Forty-third Street
New York City
Accive
Revival at Ep Worth Methodist Church Led by Leftwich and Young
A revival at Ep Worth Methodist Church led by Rev. Dr. Leftwich and Rev. Dr. Young draws large crowds as daily 10 o clock meetings urge business people to close shops for an hour. Singers and non singers are welcomed to support the service with prayer and attendance. Two conversions were reported last night at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ep Worth Methodist Church
Leftwich
Young
Christian Culture Circle at Freemason Street church
The Christian Culture Circle held a well attended meeting at Freemason Street Baptist Church last night. A strong program of music and recitations was presented and Rev. J. F. Love of Suffolk gave an address on the relations of the young people to the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clivele
Freemason Street Baptist Church
J. F. Love
Suffolk
Custom House Changes in Appointment
Mr Prank Henry an inspector appointed by Collector Col Shields to fill the marine clerk vacancy caused by the death of Mr A F Herbert. Appointment awaits department confirmation in Washington. Willie Camp who has served as inspector in interim role assumes Henrys former duties.
Prof Paseo Parlor Promises Astonishing Scores Trial
A notice promotes a clairvoyant at 141 Bank Street claiming daily astonishing scores for clients. The text invites readers to give him a trial and mentions his Paseo parlor as the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paseo
Bank Street
Colonial Tea Enthralls Norfolk With Ante Revolutionary Splendor
A grand Colonial Ten benefiting Infant Sanitarium at Virginia Beach drew about five hundred guests to Mr. and Mrs. Burton Myers home. Attendees wore period costumes, from powder and brocade to velvet and buckles, while Prof. Borjes orchestra provided music and a reception committee in historical dress managed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Myers
Virginia Beach
Norfolk
Borjes
Myers
Mesdames Garton Myers
St. John
Caldwell Hardy
George McIntosh
Albert Grandy
Robert Sfughes
Quimby
Tazewell Burwell
Robert Tunstall
Sharp
Hardwin
Aligges Fannie Leigh
Mary Dobie
Hurkamp
Cornelia Tucker
Nina Taylor
Ethel Neely
Eleanor
Randolph
Mary Nash
Virginia Starke
Tucker
Alice Ramsey
Gay Bhuckford
Starke
Burwell
Madge Lamb
Mary Tayloe
Annie Vaughan
Farnsworth
Cobb
Pickett
Landon
Walton
Mary Lloyd
Mary Lou Conke
Lucy Baylor
Trelon Taylor
Jane Gresham
Alice Kelly
Gertrude Walke
Revie Truxton
Marguerite Taylor
Josephine Cooke
Messrs
R. A. Baldwin
W. Baldwin
RC. Taylor
Hm. Oc. Taylor, Jr
Saunders Taylor
Meeting of Baptist Young People’s Union at Free Mason Street
Last night a meeting of the Baptist Young People’s Union at Free Mason Street Baptist Church featured Trev J F Love from Suffolk delivering an instructive address on The Relation of the Young People’s Union to the Church. Miss Sara Lamb and Mr Howard Sawyer contributed papers, with recitations by Miss Hawkins and Miss Louise Gale, and a vocal solo by Mr Mordaunt Etheredge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Young People’s Union
Freemason Street Baptist Church
Trev. J. F. Love
Suolk
Young People's Union
Sara Lamb
Howard Sawyer
Hawkins
Louise Gale
Mordaunt Etheredge
Local Cuban League meeting sparsely attended
A planned Cuban League meeting at the Real Estate Exchange rooms drew only about 12 to 24 members, despite a 150 member base, because no notice was given. A new meeting date will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligt Nicht
Souvenir Pictures of Heroes and Flags Offer
The Virginian urges readers to obtain Souvenir pictures titled Our Heroes and Our Flags featuring Confederate leaders, soldiers, and their banners. Send ten cents or a two cent postage stamp with the coupon to The Virginian office to secure one or both pictured souvenirs for mail delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Virginian
Southland
Herale
Vir- Blifan
Armenian lecture draws large crowd in Cumberland Street church
Rev. George Barsoom, a young Armenian student visiting the city, spoke last night at the old First Baptist Church on Cumberland Street. His talk on the Armenian situation was graphic and interesting, featuring abundant stereopticon views that were well received by the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Barsoom
First Tiaptist
Cumberland Street
Willoughby Bright Stand at A Wrenn & Sons Norfolk
Willoughby Bright listed with A Wrenn & Sons at 22 and 24 Union Street in Norfolk Virginia. The notice records a business address and trader affiliation in the city directory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willoughby Bright
A. Wrenn & Sons
Union Street
Norfolk, Va
New All-Wool Plaids Arrive At Joseph Brown Store
The Spring Dress Goods line showcases superb style and newness. A fresh line of All-wool Plaids, about 38 inches wide, sells at 50 cents, marked down from 60 cents manufacturing cost. Joseph Brown on 210 Church Street, Norfolk, promotes the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Brown
Church Street
Norfolk
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Erie Medical Co
Buffello
N.Y
Christian's Wool Yard
East Lovitt Avenue
Boone
Ferguson & CO
C.ae Care
Norfolk Virginian
Grand Union Tea Company
King Street
Wilmington
Del
Larm Side Oil Co
Cleveland
P. O. Box
Boston
Mass
Raen Drug Store
Worfolk
Eastwood
Main Street
Wabt- Woo
Fevts
Lahar
MM. H. Holmes
Brambleton Avenue
Kegi
Tlarrison
Mason's Creek
Port Norfolk
J. Irvin Bitner
Port Norfolk Land Company
St Hagerstown
Port
St Bitner
Hlagerstown
Ben. Selig
Howard G. Avery
Haddington
Cichester
Attraphists
Chichester Chemical Co
Philadelphia
H. Co. Hoggard & Co. Jalitt
D& Anna Giering
Baltimore Street
Baltimore
Dell Ir
Pine Street
Berkley
Baltimore Investnent Company
Equitable Bulld- Ing
George W. Duval & CO
OLD Dominion Govan, CO
Holt
Wright's
Dke
India
Burrow, Martin & Co
Sailor
Whit Grad Sury Ring In
Minny
Amusem East
Breaute
Dr. Gheenes Neévvurn
Muale Fenchers’ National Association
Christian Culture Circle
Custom House
Saoitatluin
Wiallayou
HY. Plu
Chicago
Wise
Hood
Cpn
Business College
Lpell LS
Fi Lee
Athlinia
Briscoe
J. M. Ressloer
Wil Be & Feature
Wardly
Pirey
Mivey
L. B. Firey, M. DB
Ylath Street
van Wyck's Academy OF Music
Charlotte ST
Walter J. Simmons & Cos
JF. Sarg & Son
John VW. Burrow
Ont
Grinkby St
Norm Gle
Woh
Cloater Mackers
N.C
Lowe's
Chy Hal Ave
Aranby
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