Boy Scout Campaign Sees Daily Funds and Plans
Notable progress reported in yesterday’s campaign with $1,663 raised as rivalries grow among teams. Captain T F Heath urges full attendance at the 6 pm supper at the Y M C A and notes a special meeting to elect a Boy Scout Council and to secure a scout executive for Petersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Heath
Heath
Richmond
Atlanta
Baltimore
Martin
Publicsehosis
United States Commissioner of Education
Claxton
Knoxville
Knoxville Council
Boys Scouts of America
First National Scout Committee
Scout Movement
Engagement Announcement for Mary Rebecca Clayton and Emmett Mann
Mr James T Clayton of Chesterfield announces the engagement of his daughter Mary Rebecca to Hon Emmett Lee Mann The wedding is planned for the Mateaca Methodist Episcopal church on Wednesday evening December twenty seventh at 8 o clock Also a local ad notes Paris prices cut to eight cents at The Ark
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Thomas Clayton
Chesterfield County
Mary Rebecca
Emmett Lee Mann
Mateaca Methodist Episcopal Church
Boys Pre show Minstrels at Y M C A tonight
The Minstrels open with 8 30 start at the Y M C A tomorrow night tickets available at the association office. Cast lists many local boys with interludes and a three act program including stunts and dancing with Mrs Bellinger praised for the show’s credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M. CG
Association
Tully
Spider
Webb
Raymond Heath
Chas. H. Bowman
Elsworth Tench
Duncan Pleasants
Joe Chandler
William Rahily
James Plummer
Hamilton Coleman
Bernie Graves
William Seward
Joe
Ireland
Heaven
Old Town
Kelly
James A. Plummer
Yaka Haka
Heath
Page Rees
Walter Burge
Clyde Heath
Williard Shortt
Bellinger
Great Sachem to Visit Powhatan Tribe in City
On Tuesday evening December 19 Great Sachem E M Addington of Coeburn Va will visit Powhatan Tribe No 15 I O R M. All Red Men of the city and vicinity urged to attend. Addington is described as an eloquent speaker and attendees are promised ample value. Sawed wood price listed as 1.75 for a quarter cord or 6.00 for a full cord. Phone numbers 1028 or 201. Dec 8 6t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Sachem
E. M. Addington
Coeburn
Great Sachem Addington
Powhatan Tribe Elects Officers at Council Fire
At the Powhatan Tribe No. 15 I O RE ML regular Council Fire held Tuesday evening December 12 officers were elected for the ensuing term Sachem A A Talley Sr Sag C B Perkins Jr Sag W R Duell Prophet W T Slaughter C of R W S Abernathy K of W L E Hudgins Trustee 18 months J Victor Norton Representative to S C of Virginia in Danville May 1917 G F Wright Alternate W R Duell S of W W H Johnson The Ark commentary asks for a better present for 98 than good pair work
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. O. RE
Sachem
A. A. Talley
C. B. Perkins, Jr
W. R. Duell
W. T. Slaughter
W. S. Abernathy
W.L
Mrs Weech To Speak Tonight At Christian Church
Mrs Amy C Weech of Alexandria Virginia a leading speaker for the Virginia and National Woman s Christian Temperance Union will address the Christian church tonight at 8 o clock The public is invited and school children who recall her will enjoy hearing her again Come keep the Salvation Army Pot boiling tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy C. Weech
Alexandria
Virginia
National Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Christian Church
Wilson weighs league of nations option after peace proposals
Washington reports President Wilson giving serious consideration to exchanges of views that could open a path to proposing a league of nations to enforce peace. He has not decided the course for the United States and awaits the official cablegram from Germany received by Charge Grew. Continued on page eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
League of Nations
United States
Couple Married in West End Home Ceremony
Miss Gertrude Bentley wed Mr B A Bellinger Tuesday night at the bride’s West Washington Street residence. Rev E V Carson of Memorial M E Church officiated. Groom formerly lived in Durham, North Carolina, now resides in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Washington St
Gertrude Bentley
Married and Gone to Baltimore
Miss Lillian Gertrude Bragg daughter of J. J. Bragg of this city married James Roland Redwood formerly of Richmond and Petersburg at the Christian church parsonage in Richmond. The Rev Clarke performed the ceremony in front of close relatives. They departed for Baltimore where they will reside. The bride is described as popular and attractive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Christian Church
Richmond
Lillian Gertrude Bragg
J. J. Bragg
James Roland Redwood
Petersburg
Clarke
Redwood
Baltimore
Raine to Address Y M C A Meeting at Third Presbyterian
Rev Michaux Raine of the Third Presbyterian church will speak at the YMCA gathering next Sunday afternoon on The Question of Supreme Importance. His first invitation to address the audience, youthful yet seasoned in Christian experience, with special music and luncheon planned. Bryant Washburn and Marguerite Clayton listed for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michaux Raine
Raine
Third Presbyterian Church
Mr. Raine
Afc. Raine
Petersburg Gleanings and Local Notices
Dressed hogs are said to be very scarce in Petersburg. No business was transacted in the Hastings Court today. Some store windows show holiday attire. Few changes in local business firms at year start. Temperature fell last night with ice in exposed areas. F R Veal Richmond Western Union in city on business. Mrs Olden Blanton and Mrs Landon Hawthorne of Blackstone Va visited Petersburg and left for Richmond. Missionary entertainment Friday Dec 15 at West End Baptist church for Sunbeam Society with Mrs R E Chambers of Canton, China assisting. Loyal Temperance Union entertainment Friday night at 8 at Mrs J Q Andersons 314 West Washington St. All temperance workers and children invited. silver offering taken. Dare devil Geo Larkin, Cockade today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Hastings Court
Busi
F. R. Veal
Richmond
Western Union Telegraph Company
Olden Blanton
Landon Hawthorne
Blackstone
At & O
West End Baptist Church
Sunbeam Society
R. E. Chambers
Canton
China
Loyal Temperance Union
J. Q. Anderson
West
Washington Street
Coor
Germany prepares peace proposals for Entente
Berlin reports Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg has not revealed specifics yet but says definite proposals are ready and will be shared with the Entente if welcomed. The Germania praises the pope and neutrals, while warning opponents may dismiss the overture as a pretense. The German people back the Emperor’s peace effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
von Bethmann-Hohyeg
Germany
Funeral for Cadmus Morrison Held at 11 A M
The funeral of the late Cadmus O Morrison was held at 11 this morning from the home of his son in law George A Bowman on South Adams street. Rev Father Haier of St Josephs Catholic church officiated with pallbearers including James B Blanks Walter N Jones J Walter Brunet E W Murray Charles E Williamson George H Bozel Jr Dr Thos J Burgess E M Clements. Interment was in Blandford cemetery. For Oak and Pine Wood, phone 201 or 1028 Dec 8 6t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadmus O. Morrison
Geo. A. Bowman
South Adams Street
Father Haier
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
James B. Blanks
Walter N. Jones
J. Walter Brune
A Pretty Marriage at Morris Home on Jefferson Street
Miss Laura Virginia Hargrave married Mr. W. P. Wal drop of Birmingham Alabama in a 5 o’clock ceremony at the Morris residence 215 North Jefferson Street. Rev J B Winn officiated. The couple left for a northern tour and will reside at 215 N Jefferson after December 24. Prince of Graystark 5 acts Cockade tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Morris
N. Jefferson Street
Laura Virginia Hargrave
W. PD. Waldrop
Birmingham
Ala
J. B. Winn
D. D
R.T. Morris
Edyth Rose
Fredericka Hurt
Robi. Morris
Mr. Hamilton
Staunton
L. Wills
Pauline Bowman
Mary Bowman
Mrs. Waldrop
Jefferson Street
Saturday Tag Day for the Salvation Army
Saturday marks the Christmas dinner and winter relief tag day for the Salvation Army. Ladies volunteer to sell tags to aid suffering humanity, urging public support and donations of fruit vegetables canned goods groceries or chickens to Adjutant Cuthbert at 214 Grove Avenue or by calling 341-J. James the Jeweler advertises a large stock of watches and bracelet watches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Mothers Club of Robert E Lee School Set Meeting
The Mothers Club at Robert E Lee School will meet tomorrow at four. Dr Robert A Martin head of city health talks on Home and School cooperation to prevent disease with a round table on contagious cases. Miss Eppes will sing. officers listed include President E R Bowman and others. The club praised in November with seventy five members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club
Robert E. Lee
Robert A. Martin
Department of Health
Martin
Petersburg
C. F. Seevers
W. H. Willcox
R. E. Butler
Kate Mays
Mary Pickford Announces New Film Corporation
Mary Pickford announces the formation of the Mary Pickford Film Corporation and thanks exhibitors and the public for their support. She outlines plans for producing master works with distinguished casts, original direction, music, and broad national distribution through Artcraft Pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pickford Film Corporation
Ous
Mary Pickford Pictures
Artcraft Pictures
Mary Pickford
Police Court Dismisses Case After Conflicting Testimony
In Blackstone Virginia this morning the only Police Court case involved Mack Farrell charged with running into a wagon and breaking a car windshield. The testimony was conflicting and Farrell was discharged. At a Nottoway bar dinner Judge R G Southall was praised and T Freeman Epes sought to nominate his name for a vacancy on Virginia’s Supreme Court bench. Southall said he would consider but await developments before replying. Also noted is an Arkansas ad offering pants for Christmas at 98 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Farrell
Southall Blackstone
Nottoway Bar
W. Moncure Gravatt
Blackstone
R. G. Southall
T. Freeman Epes
Harrison
Southall
Teutons Press Romania Advance as Peace Talks Loom
Teutonic allies push Romanian front with Romanians retreating northeast toward Ruzen rail junction as German ninth army nears key lines. In Carpathians and Moldavia Russians and Germans hold. Monastir area sees heavy artillery. Balkan front calm overall with Albanians defeating Italians near Pasnesina Epirus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roumania
Balkan
Sofia
Pasnesina
Epirus
France
Belgium
Dupont's to Erect 355 Cottages for Married Men
W Hancock & Co of Lynchburg awarded contract to build 355 cottages for Dupont in Hopewell village. Manager W P Allen confirms work starts immediately with no plant expansion. cottages for plant workers, no move of finishing plant or new lines planned. Oak and Pine wood offered at $6 per cord with phone numbers 201 or 1028.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hancock & Cos
Lynchburg
Dupont Company
B. Village
Hopewell
Ww. P. Allen
Carney's Point
City Point
Walnut Hill Park Proposition big spring sale preview
Walnut Hill Park on Jerusalem Plank road is being prepared for a spring sale. For three days at 2 p.m. visitors may view 50 of the best located lots offered by auctioneer Butler Lindsay of Atlantic City New York and elsewhere. Attendees receive a souvenir. the method of selection remains a secret. James offers engraved silver handled umbrellas this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnutill Park
Jerusalem Plank Road
Butler Lindsay
Atlantic City
New York
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Paris
The
Ark
Chaplin
Powhatan Tribe
Mrs. Weegh
West End
Bate
Third Ward
Bryant Washburn
Marguerite Clayton
Cackade
Dare Devil
Geo. Larkin
Cockade
Aamany
Entente
Morrison
ARMY
Imbracelet
James
Mother's Club OF
RE. Lee School
Job
City
Ox Capert
T. A. James
Mary Pickford Film Corp
A. H. Barrett
Palace
Teutons
Conncest
Romania
Dupont
Walnut Hill Park Proposition
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