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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1897
Page
5
A collection of brief local notices notes and happenings across streets offices and homes. Topics include pay day at the yard upcoming work on the Pythian castle a repeated Karnival of Kommerce tonight and discussions of trials baptisms hail storms and civic matters.
The Portsmouth Sunday School Association held its regular monthly gathering at Owens Memorial School on Sunday at 4 o clock with Captain White presiding. Reports honored Owens Memorial for punctuality Central for attendance Monumental for contributions. Rev W R Proctor spoke on Earnest Sunday School Work. May banner schools announced. meeting adjourned to meet with Park View in June.
Thomas Doleman faced Mayor Batra for examination after being charged with breaking into a Park View barber shop. Evidence showed he sold a clock stolen from the shop and possessed identified shoes. Doleman admitted the items were his but claimed they were given by a stranger. He was sent to Hastings Court for indictment on housebreaking, with expectations he may follow his brother.
Ned Crismond testified before the grand jury, uttering little. He claimed a water intoxication caused the confession he made, saying he knew nothing of it. Witnesses Mr. Abbott and Mr. Codd backed his confession, with caution that the promised amnesty could fail if he remains stubborn.
Sunday evening between seven and eight o'clock a youthful passerby threw an oyster shell at Miss Annie Hall who stood on her High Street porch near Jefingham. The shell struck her on the right face, causing a painful wound. She suspects malice but has no identification of the attacker.
Yesterday morning J Jackson, a freight hand for the Southern railway, was arrested on the charge of breaking open a package and stealing about a dozen pairs of stockings. He was taken to the county jail. Local ads promote cheap clothing and umbrellas from Breslauer Anthony and others.
Farragut Post G A T celebrates Federal Memorial Day at Naval Hospital park Monday the 1st instant with a cemetery visits by detail from Worden Post 25 and Farragut Post 1. The program includes military escort committees, assemble at Temperance hall 3 p m depart 4 p m via South Court High Green to U S Naval Hospital and cemetery rituals, prayers, music, and national tribute ending with benediction. Peter Johnson commander with Hartlove Mulligan Carr Dempsey adjutant.
The grand jury met yesterday and found true bills including burglary and housebreaking against Frank Linn and others, grand larceny by Benjamin Davis, Richard Edmonds and George Brown, and a burning case against Ellis Jobson and J I Doleman. The panel adjourned from 7 p.m. to 10 a.m. today.
The Karnival of Kommerce was presented last night to a fair sized audience though weather kept many away. Representations of different runs were very good with only delay noted. The professor promises to fix delays tonight. Tableaux were beautiful and worth seeing. The grand march was the main feature and well rendered. The young ladies looked beautiful as they marched. It will be repeated tonight and a good house is expected.
Joseph P. Doleman was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary after a verdict of felonious acts. The defense moved for a new trial and an arrest of judgment, challenging the grand jury as improperly constituted and the jury’s impanelling, while objecting to prosecutorial remarks about the prisoner’s silence. The court overruled the motion and noted exceptions. the defense pledged to file a bill of exceptions as the term continued.
The Baptist Preachers' Association of Norfolk Portsmouth and vicinity met in regular session at Court Street church. Reports show foreign mission gifts across churches totaling funds from $5 to $64, new members and baptisms, revival meetings planned, and the first anniversary of Park Avenue church celebrated with a $500 debt payoff effort aided by visiting pastors. The event featured singing by Miss Ethel Neely and readings of Rev Wharton’s poem.
Rear Admiral George Brown, commandant of the Norfolk Navy Yard, will be relieved on June 1 ahead of retirement from active service. Commodore Norman H. Farquhar will assume command upon Brown’s relief. Brown, senior in the navy, is described as a popular figure with national public men and a potential mayoral contender in Annapolis.
About a week ago Etheridge was arrested for robbing a county store and sent to the County Court for trial after commitment to jail. Since then his wife has fled with Wardy Miller. Jus Hes Wall issued warrants for Miller and the woman, and yesterday both were sentenced to six months in jail. The community in the precinct is said to be rid of the pair.
Miss Civilla Hassell of Suffolk visits Berkley after staying with Mrs. Chestnut Berkley and plans to visit Miss Grace Canoles of Clay Street Norfolk. Miss Bessie Riddick and Maggie Ferrebee of Salem College stay with Dr. G W Wallace and return to North Carolina today. Mr P M Lewis visiting relatives in Sykes Accomac county. A revival begins at South Norfolk Baptist Church led by Rev W B Duling. Orrie McDonald’s remains sent to Snow Hill Md. Funeral of Mrs F H Hunter held at Chestnut Street M E Church with large attendance. Mrs V D B Harrison dies at Ivy Street residence with funeral at 4 pm conducted by Rev C W Duke.
Judge R L Henley of Williamsburg Virginia died yesterday afternoon. He was buried this evening by Masonic lodge No 6 and Magruder Ewell Camp of Confederate veterans. Many businesses closed for the day and city bells tolled during the funeral procession to the cemetery.
J P Gaylord of Whits City receives a patent for a new automatic lever switch stand. The patent was granted on Saturday and Strauss & Co of Baltimore will push the project forward. The invention is seen as a potential money maker for the young inventor.
Mrs Leitha Hallowell died at her husband David Hallowell's residence in Gilmerton Norfolk County Sunday afternoon at the end year of her age. The remains will be taken to North Carolina for interment.
They advertise beautiful all wool suits priced at $7.50 and $10. The message invites customers to view the stock at Levy & Jacobs located on High Street.
Saturday afternoon a 5-year-old boy, son of Joseph Lernard, was knocked down by a cart driven by a black man near the Catholic Cemetery. The rider did not stop. Dr. Robinson attended and set the broken limb.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions. Claims to cure piles with guaranteed money back if not satisfied. Price 26 cents per box sold by Kurrow Martin Co.
J S Crawford's Furniture and Carpet House in Clarencia Hoyd offers wire doors and windows in stock with hangings and refrigerators and mosquito nets, while Lumber City reports 12 year old Hoyd drowned while bathing in the Ocmulgee River.
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