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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1897
Page
5
Grand Jury at Huntings Court indicts four alleged incendiaries after Judge Watte's strong charge. The crowd hears a lengthy warning on arson in the city and suburbs, urging careful investigation and impartial action to protect the innocent while prosecuting the guilty.
The grand jury, after instructions about balancing protection of the innocent with uncovering guilt, returned true bills against Frank Linn and Joseph Dolman for house breaking on three counts. Indictments for arson and housebreaking were returned against J. J. Cresmond and Ells Jobson, with sessions adjourned to the next morning.
A nine year old colored boy named John Evans was arrested by Meginney after breaking into Walnwright & Son's oyster packing plant at Middle street. A witness said he saw the youth attempt to force a lock on a sloop, then the oyster house door, entering through a window after lights were broken. He was committed for ten days and his aunt was summoned for a talk.
A ward resolution protests Halstead's eligibility to serve as councilman, citing insufficient ward residence to vote. The measure places Mr Outten in an awkward position and a meeting is likely next week to decide on action.
At a meeting of the Rescue Fire Company colored held at their meeting house in the county Wednesday night the following officers were elected Jake Pool fire commissioner Oliver Green fire commissioner Riddick Eason fire commissioner James Driver chief John Rick assistant chief Bennie Willis first foreman Tobe Driver second foreman Silas Williams third foreman Junius Johnson chief engineer Joseph Simmons secretary James Driver treasurer.
The funeral of Raymond Ball, son of Mr Owen D Ball, was held at the family home in Cottage Place with Rev Funsten officiating and interment at Cedar Grove cemetery. The funeral of Mr John Withy, of Nelson Street, was conducted yesterday afternoon by Rev J T Bosman and burial followed at Oak Grove cemetery.
The Y M C A of Auselty purchased from Mr. Sam P. the brick residence on High Street near the courthouse and will remodel by pulling two stores on the ground floor. The price is said to be about 7000 to 7500 dollars, with possession expected in two to three months.
Clifton Hil, who gave an alias, was committed to the county jail charged by Hr. T. Culpepper of Pleasant Grove District with crim inal assault on his daughter Mary L Culpepper. He was examined by Justice Vaughan and sent to the County Court.
Yesterday's cold weather and frost were noted as no court cases were tried. The School Guard meets tonight and Miss Maggie White of Raleigh visits the city. Activities include the Wide-awake Bicycle club trip to Suffolk, organ recital at Central church, and Democratic Executive Committee planning. Firemen parade Tuesday, Memorial Day Friday. foreman exam at the yard completed. Dr. Ewald at Old Point. Dr. Fisher to begin meetings at Fourth Street Baptist. Butchers report meat scarcer and pricier since the war. Grand jury active. Linn and Coleman each hold five indictments. Mayors office fines 13 boys for baseball violations. Locals include visits by Mr. Lee of Southampton, steam work on the Cushing, Baptist church land purchases, and uniforms for Churchland Academy Baseball Club. The Ladies' Aid Society aids St. Paul’s fund. Esmanalda at Kirn Hall benefit. Pythian demonstration on June 11 to be brief. Springs election candidate notices end today. Admiral Grown back from New York on official wave business. Duke vs Whine case adjourned after satisfaction claimed. Pinners Point property selling well. several sales and bargains. Atlantic Commandery adds two K of P members. street railroad application to be reviewed. Five youths fined for disorderly conduct at Pearson’s. Rev. Mitchell’s meeting closes with eight baptisms. Rev. Kyle’s lost dog recovered. Memorial church fair at Ocean House to pay church debt. Rev. C A Thomas leaves for New Bern after treatment. Hebrews row at County Street, dismissed in Mayor’s Court. W. E. Vinnelson returns from Baltimore with straw goods. Rev. George H. Ray Jr ordained. new Amherst pastorate installed. Charlie Stephenson returns to Seaboard after nine years.
A generic advertisement explains kidney trouble signs such as back pain and frequent urination and promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure all. It claims relief for kidneys bladder and urinary passages, offers sample bottle and pamphlet by mail, and provides price and ordering details from Kilmer Co.
The report mentions Mr L. Stephenson of West Norfolk and Mrs Addle Story of Portsmouth. Henry T. Foreman, S A L operator, has recovered enough from surgery at St Vincent's to go home next week. Lewis, a colored man, was examined by Justice Rutter and sent to County Court on theft charges at Dunting’s Store. Sam Hudgins, formerly with Gok A railway at Americus, Ga, is in the city visiting relatives. Jindging has been absent from Portsmouth for sixteen years.
Members of Chambers Fire Company met and elected officers led by R. C. Marshall as president G. Z. Aurden as first assistant S. R. Murden as secretary and co A Cummines as financial secretary W. D. B. Minter as treasurer M. A. Moore as engineer Jack Whilic as foreman Chas. T. Dunham as engine driver Pete Codd as hose cart driver R. L. Herbert as second assistant engineer C. L. Culpepper as surgeon Delegates to the Wiremen's Association at Winchester included C. Marshall W. T. Robertson C. Ed. Murden S. B. Hutching Jack White A. J. Mulvey John Winn Th AL Campbell OR Gayle Dave McHugh and pbv Bromiley Hose drivers listed as D. B. Murden Choo Tf F. Gwinn 2. G. Ballentine.
Deputy Sheriff Codd arrested Al Sykes in Norfolk County on a charge of breaking into J P Nichols store on December 87 and stealing cash. A double barrel firearm stolen weeks earlier was recovered during the investigation. Sykes denies guilt and remains held. two accomplices are in custody.
The Virginian Yesterday reports mayor Bilrd delaying enforcement of a pigeon control ordinance amid owner protests. Residents urged him to seek council reconsideration, recalling a prior rule allowing free fowl. Water Works use prompts confinement of birds, with operations suspended until after the June meeting.
Notice from D. J. Callattan stating that beginning May 19 steamers of the Norloth and Washington line will depart from Ports Mouth at 84 p.m. instead of 60, with further updates to follow. Also includes partial sale ad copy from Brieslaubdr & Anthony and others mentioning reductions on suits and neckwear and new arrivals at local shops.
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