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Newspaper

Petersburg Daily Progress

Location

Petersburg, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1916

Page

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Real estate transfers recorded in Petersburg weekly

Transfers filed with the clerk show Annie M Chandler and husband to living Chandler on Kirkham and Franklin streets. Mary L Cole to Th M Cote on Byrne street. David A Lyon Jr and others to Bu BR Moore on St Mark street. John McGill to David A Lyon Jr on St Mark street and adjacent alleys. Rodgers and wives to G A Pearman on Willcrest and nearby avenues. E J Perkins to Alice Gertrude Tucker on Carter street. John N Pearman and wife to Ollie Pelot on Mercury Street. Petersburg Leather Co to Virginia Oil and Supply Co on Bollingbrook street and Mason's alley.

Tratsfers Haslings Court Petersburg Annie M. Chandler Tolivin Chandler Kirkham Franklin Streets Mary L. Cole Th. Tl. Cote Byrne Street David A. Lyon BR. Moore St. Mark Street John McGill David A.lyon Chinquepin Alley North Carolina Avenue Herbert Willian A. Rodgers G. A. Pearman Willcrest St. Luke Meights Battersea Dinwiddie Chesterfield E. J. Perkins Alice Gertrude Tucker Carter Street John N. Pearman Ollie Pelot Mercury St. Petersburg Leather Co Tne Virginia Oil and Supply Company, Tne Bollingbrook Street Mason's Alley

Hundred Boys for 3600 Petersburg Boy Scout Drive

A hand printed folder supports an effort to organize Petersburg boys into a Boy Scout army for two years of expenses. The committee includes T. F. Neath as general chairman and several vice chairs and a treasurer. The Rag Scout movement, nationwide in scope, is praised for its health and character benefits and endorsed by local ministers and citizens including Daredevil Geo. Larkin.

Petersburg T. F. Neath BD. H. Jackson Edward Eigenbrun Paul Pettit E. H. Patterson Harvey Harvey §. SeWards, Vice Chairmen; Wallace D. Blanks, Treasurer; Th. H. G. Leigh Citizens Committee Nationawide

Virginia National Bank Banquet Celebrates 2.5 Million Deposits

The Virginia National Bank hosted an elaborate dinner at Hotel Peterspure for about forty guests to toast the bank’s passing of two and a half million dollars in deposits. Speakers included Rev L T Williams and Hon R H Mann, noting growth to over 2.75 million dollars in deposits.

Virginia National Bank Peterspure Grover Cleveland Wright Richard H. Mannagi L. T. Williams M. E. Churea H. L. Sly Banking Trust and Mortgage Co Berton D. Dechart Insurance Department RT. Wilson John W. Long R. HE. Mann G. C. Wright Virginia National

Evening Auction At 7 30 Diamonds And Silverware

Southern Loan Office offers daily auctions at 7 30 including diamonds watches silverware and toilet sets. James R Harrison is the auctioneer with notices dated December 6 4t.

Southern Loan Office James R. Harrison

Sunday Church Services Bulletin

Diverse Sunday worship notices from multiple denominations led by Rev E P Parham Rev E V Carson Unitarian and Salvation Army. Includes Christian Science Unitarian and Episcopal services at St Pauls Grace and St Johns with times locations and sermon topics such as Lessons From the Life of Jacob God Preserver of Man and The Famine of the Word of God. Also mentions revival meetings open air events and chaplin's comedy promotion.

Christian Science The Christian Science Society Tinton St Episcopal St C. B. Bryan D. D St. John’s P. E Dunlop and W. Washington Streate B. Bryan Episcopal Church Good Shepherd Memorial F. G. Ribble

Personal notes big suffrage ball and brief mention

The Capunik Company notified employees at City Point plant that 20 percent liens paid will be permanent with a 30 percent increase in regular salaries. President Wilson will not be in Norfolk on December 14, declining the Southern Commercial Congress opening session due to public business. Virginia May, youngest child of Mr and Mrs Talley Fr, died this morning at the family home after a four month illness. Funeral tomorrow at 2 PM from the residence with Rev BP Moore officiating. For Oak and Pine Wood, phone 201 or 1028. Der, S8-6¢

Capunik Company Ith City Point Wilson Norfolk Southern Commercial Congress Virginia May Talley Fr. Padgett Glandford Terrace Puneral BP. W. Moore Second Baptist Churcl

Miss Ramsay to Speak on Equal Suffrage at Petersburg Meeting

On Tuesday the 12th Miss Rudara Ramsay will address the public on Equal Suffrage under the Virginia Equal Suffrage League. endorsed by Mrs Valentine of Richmond, she is a Richmond speaker with Columbia training and Green ville leadership. Mayor Gillian to introduce. Also advertised wood for sale. Call 1028 or 201. Dec.8-6t

Petersburg Totel Rudara Ramsay Equal Suffrage League of Virginia Miss Ramsay Valentine Richmond Teagues David Ramsay Grice Street Baptist Church Woman's College Greenville Richmond Collegteant Columbia University San Gillian Cat

County Board Plans Turnpike Road Improvement

Chesterfield County supervisors consider converting the Richmond and Petersburg turnpike into an asphalt macadam road from Petersburg to Richmond if federal aid is secured. Estimated total cost about 250000 dollars. A meeting at the county courthouse is set for Monday to discuss the project. Charlie Chaplin, Ham and Bud, Cackade today.

Board of Supervisors Chesterfield County Richmond and Petersburg Petersburg Richmond

The Empty Stocking Club Seeks Christmas Help

The Empty Stocking Club invites donations of money toys confections and other gifts to fill poor children's stockings at Christmas. Donors may contact Mrs W L Vanable 402 Washington St Miss Belle Sydnor 26 Lafayette St or Mrs Inc Jones 129 Westover Ave Walnut Hill. The ad also lists Royal Morris chairs Ladies Desks Rockers etc from Talmage Furniture Co 301 303 Halifax St.

W. L. Vanable Washington Street Belle Sydnor Lafayette Street Jnc. S. Jones Westover Avenue Walnut Hill Royal Morris Talmage Furniture Co Halifax St

Hustings Court to Hear New Trials and Licenses Next Week

Court notes show no business today in Hustings Court. Monday at 10 hearing on a new trial motion in Paxmelia McKinney v Frank Roberts for 10000 damages over alleged breach of promise. Jury awarded McKinney 2000. Tuesday morning motion for new trial in J T Noell murder case, sentence eighteen years. Wednesday 10 to 2 licenses to sell soft drinks considered. Also an engraving promotion from T A James for Pari sian Ivory.

Ten O'Elock J. M. Mullen Sfeumennl Paxmelia FL McKinney Frank Roberts J. T. Noell Nis Mullen

Petersburg Harbor Completion Effort Moves Forward

Secretary Wm. M. Martin of the Chamber of Commerce met with United States Engineers in Richmond to press for completion of Petersburg harbor work. The city completed connecting a storm sewer through River street to prevent floods and now relies on the government to finish the diversion scheme. Herbert R. Jordan of Pilcher the Jeweler invites the public to view the large Christmas stack on December day.

Wm. M. Martin Chamber of Commmerce Richmond United States Engineers Petersburg Herbert R. Jordan Pilcher

Heavy tobacco sales at warehouses with high prices

Heavy sales of bright and dark tobacco dominated this week with strong demand across grades. Bright ranged 10 to 45 dollars per hundred pounds and dark 8.50 to 50 dollars, the top dark price a Virginia high. Petersburg leads Virginia for dark tobacco prices, and the ad promotes Boone Kitchen Cabinets for Christmas from Talmage Furniture Co.

Petersburg Virginia

Sudden Death of Mrs Barbara Cizler in Dinwiddie

Mrs Barbara Cizler widow of Frank Sigler died suddenly yesterday at her home near Dinwiddie in Dinwiddie county. Aged 65 she had been ill for two weeks and leaves four children, Barbara, Matthew, John Cizler, and Mrs Jos Blaha, all of Dinwiddie. Funeral will be held tomorrow at three from the Catholic church in Dinwiddie. Watches at Auction Unredeemed rail watches by Howard Waltham Elgin Hamilton and others. Southern Loan Office James R Harrison Auctioneer. Dec 6 41

Barbara Cizler Frank Sigler Dinwiddie Cizler Deceasad Matthew John Cizler Jos. Blaha Howard, Waltham Elgin Hamilton Southern Loan Office James R. Harrison

Special Religious News From New Armor Plant

Washington reports a proposed military plant site for wartime production near the Middle West area, chosen for mineral access and transport links to withstand invasion. A naval board led by Secretary Daniels weighs locations, excluding frontier states along the Canadian border, to best protect the factory. The deliberations follow congressional guidance on site selection.

Wdole West NEW Armor “Were Special Naval Board Daniels Tepor

Warring Nations in Eastern Front Echoes of Advances

Berlin chronicles the front line push by Mackensen against Roumanians in Eastern Wallachia with Romanian and Russian retreats noted. Reports say 18,000 prisoners and 26 guns seized, while Romanian forces isolated in Western Wallachia and other targets show heavy fighting and limited activity on other fronts.

Wallachia Fickl von Mackensen Berlin Petrograd Sinc Buze Danube Tehernavodas Dobrudja Tydtus Altenhang Carpathians Dvina Riga Verdun Forest of Apremont St. Mihiel

Police Court Session Details Include Fines and Discharges

In the police court this morning James Thomas colored was discharged after an assault charge. Lannie Jordan colored faced a warrant withdrawal while another accused man was fined five dollars. An auction by Southern Loan Office James R. Harrison featured gold filled and solid gold bracelets.

James Thomas Vinvie Jeter Lannie Jordan

Y M C A Boys Event And Minstrel Rehearsals

A weekend schedule lists a Sunday afternoon program at the YMCA with Miss Sallie Meacham directing and storytelling, plus music. Rain postponed tonight’s hike. Details note a Doe roast next Saturday and a parity for older boys last night. Mothers' club executive meeting set for Monday at 4 in the YMCA ladies’ parlor, presided by Mrs. Harvey Seward. Minstrel show rehearsals proceed at Mrs. Bellinger’s home, with a Friday 8 pm performance at the YMCA gym, admission 25 cents. Marion C. Stout & Co. tailors advertise suits and overcoats from 15 to 40 dollars.

Sallie Mea Gen. Cameron, Jr Mothers’ Club Harvey Seward

Men’s Baraca Class at First Baptist Church Growing

The Men’s Baraca Class at First Baptist Church plans an appealing program next Sunday with Proctor Gresham Oscar Winfield and Carl Brown participating. Everyone in the city not attending another Sunday school is invited to attend.

First Baptist Church Messrs Proctor Gresham Oscar Winfield Carl Brown

More State Taxes Than Ever Reported in Petersburg

City Treasurer Stratton and deputies Aurel ius JD. Lockett Jr. and J. Carter Donahue oversaw a $98,372.18 collection, described as the largest annual state tax total ever for Petersburg, despite late book arrival before December 1. Taxpayers were served promptly and courteously in the treasurer’s office.

Stratton Aurelius JD. Lockett, Jr J. Carter Donahue Petersburg

Prominent Doctor to Lecture at Y M C A Event

Dr. Winfield S. Hall, medical teacher and writer, will lecture at the Y M C A on Wednesday December 13. He addresses a 2 p.m. meeting of ladies on Mother and Daughter, outlining guiding daughters from girlhood to womanhood. A night talk timing is undecided. Berbert R. Jordan will engrave it. Pilcher's Jeweler advertises Christmas gifts.

Winfield S. Hall Hall Berbert R. Jordan Pilcher’s the Jeweler

Carvajal Leaves Santo Domingo for Cuba

Federico Henriquez Carvajal, provisional president since last July, departs Santo Domingo for Cuba via Porto Rico as quiet port conditions prevail. United States authorities had proclaimed military rule on November 30. Auction sale of unredeemed pledges at Southern Loan Office announced for December 6 with diamonds and Javaliers offered by James R. Harrison.

Carvajal Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Federico Henriquez Carvajal Republic Cuba Porto Rico United States

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daredevil Geo. Larkin Cockade Petersburs E. V. Carson Memorial M. E. Church Tlome J. P. IL. Smith Unitarian Unitarian Strand Theatre Unitarian Church D. M. Welch Salvation Army Salvation Army Cuthbert West Street Presbyterian Mission Washington Streets Bollingbrook Sycamore Christian Washington Enareka Hervenly Vision Prezak Union Chapel Peare Chaplin Uesday Next Charlie Chaplin T. A. James Boone Halifax Street Natiles Washington Tioe Pero Congress North Atlantic Dr. Winn Washington Stree M. Elchitceh Van Mather Cass Sale Yuma Market Street Market Street Church Williams Board of Stewards Wesley Church Wesley Methodist Church Eggleston Pilcher's YMG. A Marion C. Stout & Co Sycamore Street Odd Fellows W. T. Slaughter R. E. Gill Men's First Baptist Y.m.c.adec
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