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Newspaper
Petersburg Daily Progress
Location
Petersburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1906
Page
1
A historical editorial argues disease should not be criminalized and condemns blaming the sick poor. It notes women, overworked housewives, and pelvic disorders are caused by burdens and stresses, urging rest, air, light exercise, and use of Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription with cautions on treatment and access via mail.
Partly cloudy and colder tonight in Virginia with Friday turning fair and notably colder. Forecaster notes a gradual drop in temperatures through the day and a dry end to the week with moderate wind.
Secretary of War Taft released part of his annual report on discipline amid the Brownsville affair noting that while guilt could be ascertained in some cases the overall inability to identify culprits makes the battalion unusable for maintaining law and order. He argues that removing the entire battalion is the only way to purge the service of murderous elements.
The National Business League adopted a resolution proposing a six year presidential term and banning re election after one term. The measure, sent to Senator Shelby M Cullom and Representative F G Louden for introduction, argues four year campaigns disrupt business and favors longer intervals between elections.
Miss Blanche Collett has improved while Geo Bernard Collett remains gravely ill at West High street. John Cardwell, long ill at Grove avenues, shows improvement. Nellie Harville is convalescent as Lilie Fisher recovers at her sister’s on 8 Sycamore street. Mrs M A Finn and Misses Nellie Hanrahan and Ethel Francis return from Norfolk and Portsmouth. A Belcher accused of chicken theft was not the known butcher. A porch fire on Farmer street caused no damage. Archie Thomas faces assault charges and is discharged. Petersburg Academy meets Cockade City Juniors at the Washington street skating rink tonight. Capt Theodora Fowler and Capt Spangler visit to aid Capt Bennett at open air and Salvation Army hall. Naomi Lodge of Pythians holds a smoker after its business tonight. Mrs W H J Lee, formerly Miss Tabb Bolling, is registered at the Shirley Hotel. Av. Wilkerson’s hall hosts a Juvenile Auxiliary benefit for Dunbar Memorial Hospital tomorrow night. Oyster supper ad for Charity Rebekah Lodge No. 48 at Odd Fellows’ Hall tomorrow night invites patrons.
Fire consumed the former Col Bish Fields residence near Butterworths bridge in Dinwiddie county early this morning, destroying the house and many household effects. The owner occupant’s name was not learned. it had been Mrs Ned Morrison’s home before sale to the current occupant. Cause of the fire not learned. Orders for enlarged photographs for Xmas filled to Dec 3 at Pyne's.
The Norfolk review credits a spectacular production of Sleeping Beauty and the Beast at the Academy of Music last night. It praises the spectacle and audience applause but notes the presenting company is weak in singing parts.
Mrs. Gill's attorneys seek an injunction in Hastings Court to stop the Tetersburg Telephone Co from erecting poles on High street. Hearing likely tomorrow after talks with the company’s lawyer. City consent reportedly given by the Engineer, but not raised with the Street Committee. Gill plans Supreme Court action if needed.
After a ten day illness Stephen J Gould died yesterday afternoon at 2 20 at his father’s Woodpecker road home in Chesterfield He was 49 and survived by his parents two sisters Mrs W F Lawrence and Mrs Thos N Donahey and three brothers Josiah Jr Henry L and J Gould The funeral is set for tomorrow morning at 10 from the residence with interment in Blandford
The Second Baptist Sunday School elected officers for 1907. Superintendent Charles W. Ellington. Assistant Charles H. Lee. Secretary B. W. Matthews. Assistant George T. Cabaniss. Treasurer C. R. Ellington. Librarians E. B. Ellington and Jas. W. Carr. Organists L. Branch, Annie Nugent, Virgie Ellington. Musical Director W. Beck. City Mission Committee R. L. Matthews and Charles E. Davis. Pyne's advertises Xmas goods.
A civil service examination for the storekeeper post in the customs service was held at the custom house yesterday. Eleven applicants, all white, faced a test many complained offered questions with little bearing on duties. Results will be known in one to two weeks.
Phoenix class members anticipate congregational singing next Sunday morning with a baritone solo by H E Talbott, a former member, and a violin solo by Prof R J Rowland. Last Sunday 189 attended, showing strong interest. the event welcomes men aged 16 to 100 and offers a cordial public invitation. Boys overcoats, ages 4 to 8, discounted at Tharrison & Co on Bank Street.
Washington reports Secretary of the Treasury Shaw urges a $100000000 depositable fund to be used as needed, wants authority over national bank reserves to avert panics, and proposes broader powers, new savings department, customs reforms, and a ship subsidy to bolster the merchant marine.
Mr. Geo S Bernard to speak on the subject Slavery the Leading Cause of Secession at a Sons of Confederate Veterans event hosted by A P Fill Camp at Wall. The club praises his mastery of the topic and announces tomorrow night’s address.
Miss Irvine, once living in Frisio, pursues a stage career despite family opposition and a disastrous fire that leaves her penniless. Writs of habeas corpus and private detectives fail to deter her, yet a reconciled family supports her ambition as she rises in theater. Box sheet at Morrison's drug shore.
A man arrived in the city with a horse and convinced William Dunes’ wife to trade for 85. The woman alerted Chief Hagland, and Goodwin of Disputanta reported his horse stolen. The stolen horse was linked to the Jones woman in Ettrick. it was later found hitched to a tryman’s wagon on Bollingbrook Street. The thief remains at large but is expected to be apprehended.
New stock of pianos and organs arrive with easy instalment terms at Pyne's. Shop offers affordable payments and demonstrations to help customers choose.
The new Church of the Seventh Day Adventists on North 83d Street Richmond will be dedicated tomorrow with services through Sunday night. Elder N W Herrell, head of the West End Adventist congregation, will attend and preach the sermon Sunday at 8 o clock.
Miss Jennie Burwell Cuthbert daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles J Cuthbert married Walter W Hatcher of Bedford City yesterday at 6 pm in the bride’s home on Friend Street. Rev Robert W Barnwell of St Pauls PLE church performed the ceremony. The couple left for a bridal tour to the north.
Washington Post reports fevered reaction to the president's remarks on Japanese contention over San Francisco public schools. Rumors claim a new treaty to bar Japanese and American labor migration. officials deny these plans. Officials say force could be used to protect Japanese life and property under the 1904 treaty if needed.
The advertisement lists men and boys suit prices with weekly discounts. Items include a 12.50 suit reduced to 9.73 and a 15.60 item reduced to 16.50. Alterations are offered free of charge.
Field Secretary West urged ending saloons in the South to curb the negro problem and noted Mann law effects. Dr. Bennett reported the league’s best year and warned that dry-area allies delayed statewide progress by sending wet members to the legislature.
A local retailer advertises twenty styles of ladies cloaks and a large assortment of misses and children's cloaks and suits. Samples from the maker, bought at a discount to clear space, are priced as cloak specials from 4.25 to 9.75 with various taglines and quantities.
Our stock of furs this season surpasses all previous years and we offer high grade furs as well as low priced ones. A full line of sets is available for children, misses, and ladies.
Our stock of underwear is among the largest in the city offering options for men women misses and children in wool wool mix cotton and various prices. Children’s underwear ranges from 10 cents to 89 cents while men’s offerings go from 19 to 2 dollars and ladies’ from 19 to 1 dollar 87 cents with many mid range prices in between.
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