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Newspaper
Petersburg Daily Progress
Location
Petersburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1910
Page
1
Fair tonight and Saturday in Virginia with a chilly note. Local shoppers are urged to begin their Xmas purchases early to dodge the rush. The Ark and Lavenstein Brothers promote seasonal items while Crowder Brothers advertise elsewhere in the paper.
Amusements highlight a disrupted Lyric program due to Sanford illness, with Ernest Linwood delivering strong blackface comedy and features Fred Morton and Bessie La Count. Next week showcases The Beauty and The Beast. The Virginian presents Sunshine Sue and Silent Message, plus Cockade offers Keeping His Word, The Jewel Case, and A Total Pie-Nie, emphasizing exclusive photo-plays for afternoon and night showings.
Adjutant General W W Sale announces militiamen at annual encampments will be paid at U S Army rates in addition to state pay, effectively giving double pay for Virginia Volunteers on duty. He also proposes medals for Virginia Militia members with six or more years of service.
Following recent wet spells, receipts of tobacco in the city have largely increased. This week's sales are expected to reach about half a million pounds with prices favorable to farmers. Peters burg sales lag behind prior years due to weather, but a large crop is expected and heavy trading is anticipated.
The Red Cross seal sale marks the second stage in the fight against consumption. By Monday morning the association will know funds raised for tuberculosis work in the state and what to expect in coming weeks. Officials anticipate higher sales during Christmas gifting as agents urge the public that every seal supports the crusade against disease. Heavy weight taffeta waists offered by N. Skirt & Waist Co.
The body of the late James Butt arrived in the city this morning and was interred in Blandford Cemetery with the procession from the depot. He was a former Norfolk resident and had served as advertising agent for the Castoria Co. in New York. He married a daughter of the late Stephen W. Jones of this city. Biglot of Caracule Coats for ladies and children offered at half price by N. Y. Skirt & Waist Co.
Albert Goodwin was acquitted in Greensville county Circuit Court after a three day session. The key case against A M Goodwyn charging him with shooting his wife was dropped because Mrs Goodwyn refused to testify and no other witnesses could convict. Her parents also did not press prosecution.
The Ark advertises $2 winter pants at 98c and urges shoppers to buy Xmas gifts early at Lavenstein Bros to avoid crowds.
City Treasurer Ramey who also handles State tax collection told the PROGRESS that $41000 had been collected in State taxes. More than two thirds of the total came in within two days. He notes the sum is slightly above last year’s total.
The Second Presbyterian church hosts a Sunday school officers and teachers meeting at Old Street Church. The program begins at 8 pm with devotional study on the topic The Greatest Crime of the Ages followed by questions and a lesson outline. Attendees are urged to bring Bibles pencils and notebooks.
A. Rosenstock & Company announces a formal opening on Monday, December 12, after losing its entire stock and store in a recent fire. The rebuilt Stratton & Bragg building now houses a refurbished merchandise mart, promising rapid restocking and competitive prices. Petersburg residents urged to support local commerce and shop at home for Christmas. Lavenstein Bros.
Oakwood Camp of Woodmen of the World elected officers for the ensuing year. Names include Past Commander L. F. Bland, Council Commander J. W. Sherrer, Banker B. B. Jones, Adviser Lieutenant R. T. Hughes, Escort M. E. Badger, Clerk W. D. Northington, Watchman W. E. Holloway, Sentinel F. E. Green, Managers T. E. Gunn C. H. Godsey L. B. Hargrave W. A. Perkins, Physicians Drs. R. H. Jones W. E. Harwood J. M. Burke.
City urges payment of taxes today to avoid a 5 percent penalty and 6 percent interest. Tomorrow marks the last day to pay without penalties and interest accruing.
At Wednesday night’s Petersburg Lodge of Elks meeting the annual Christmas appropriations were approved. The awards include 50 to entertain the Methodist Female Orphan Asylum, 25 to the King’s Daughters, and 5 to the Empty Stocking Fund.
New stock of Cari cul Coats arrives at R. H. O'Kennon's Department Store expanding selection for the season. Customers can preview latest designs and colors available in store windows and on the sales floor. Some styles may be limited, so shoppers are urged to visit soon.
Petersburg Lodge of Elks held an oyster roast after its Wednesday meeting. Father Handley of Washington will preach on Christian Unity at St Joseph's Catholic church Sunday night. Notices note residents in town, sick people, and upcoming charity sales. Miss Beasley and Miss Burke are among those mentioned. Ice formed on the harbor with the coldest temperature this season. Rector Barnwell left Petersburg for Florence, DC, to rest and will return to St Paul’s before a successor is named. Also a request to buy or rent a Total Adder Cash Register from Titmus at Kent Fur Co.
Judge J B Prince accepts appointment of Judge West as commissioner in chancery to determine a correct roll of Harrison street Baptist church membership for the Avery et al v Tartte et al case. He said court instructions will guide the process to arrive at an accurate list of members. Silk Petticoats offered at 2.48. See N Y Skirt and Waist Co.
Additional work to the Federal building includes concrete walks curbing and brick wall removal between the post office and Dr William Pilcher properties. Perkinson and Finn hold the awarded contract for the walks and curbing. other works await contract. New Collector of Customs H Claiborne Willson reports higher expected monthly receipts than last year.
Twenty young ladies at Market Street M E church will host Ye Tea Partye of Ye Olden Tymes for the parsonage fund. Old fashioned songs and recitations promised. admission ten cents.
Naomi Lodge No. 30 of the Knights of Pythias held their first session in the new Castle hall in the Red Men’s building on Bank Street. Members planned modern equipment for lodge business and rank conferral. insurance on destroyed property is being adjusted and will arrive soon. Plans to purchase a permanent lodge site were endorsed, with trustees thanked for enterprise and promptness.
Trade activity in Petersburg and surrounding area is steady with optimistic near term expectations. Dry weather slows sun cured tobacco marketing while local money supply remains tight. dry goods, notions, shoes, and holiday toys show solid demand and brisk buying. Produce, fruit, and overall retail trade appear favorable as collections stay fair.
A large gathering of friends celebrated the thirteenth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Brown Jr. at their Pine street home. The event featured music and a gift presentation to Rev. H. H. Ambrose by the C. E. Society of the Christian church, with remarks by Mr. Brown and a gracious reply from the reverend.
Justice Plummer presided as Sallie Walker and Missie Fields both colored faced assault charges but were discharged. B Schuman labeled misdemeanor and Jim Beasley cited for city ordinance violation and discharged.
A large water tank in the Norfolk and Western Railway yards burst this morning and shattered, spilling its 50 000 gallons. The old structure weakened by decay collapsed releasing a loud crash heard nearby. Its loss will cause considerable inconvenience to service and operations.
Boston reports that Mrs Mary Baker Eddy wills nearly all of her 1.5 million dollar estate to the Christian Science church with the board of directors to decide the form of the bequest. Henry M Baker named administrator, other beneficiaries include staff and advisers, no burial location mentioned.
Mr George Dallas DeJarnette a respected citizen employed at Brunet Sommers store was stricken with paralysis yesterday afternoon and died this morning at about 9 at his Grove avenue home He was a Confederate veteran and member of High street M E church and Old Dominion Council No 6 J O U A M He leaves a wife three sons and a daughter Funeral notice in another column Rust received new lot Ladies Taylored Suits at 9 98 12 50 14 98 at R H OKennon s
Louis B. Cooper, formerly a telegraph operator and assistant ticket agent at the Washington street station of the A C S and for time night ticket agent at Byrd street Richmond, is appointed ticket agent at the Washington street station succeeding the late Wm. J. Alfriend. Cooper is a well known young citizen and his friends will be pleased by the promotion.
The Old Dominion Line James River Steamer arrived at City Point last night with about eight hundred bags of peanuts for the Dixie Peanut Company and other local firms. The liner also ferried a large tourist travel between Norfolk and Richmond in connection with New York ships.
George Dallas Dejarnette aged 66 died at his residence 164 Grave avenue on December 9 1910 Funeral services Sunday afternoon at 8 oclock from High Street M B church Friends and acquaintances invited to attend respectfully
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