Miss Hartley Delights Petersburg With Piano Recital
The Y M C A Gymnasium drew a rep resentative audience last evening to welcome Miss Laeta Hartley home. She opened with Beethovens Appassionata Sonata and encored with Brahms Waltz. Delicate Wind Etude and Lestichezkys Two Larks highlighted a masterly program with Mrs Helen Trout assisting on two songs. The Wednesday Music Club praised the concert for Petersburg music lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laeta Hartley
Papillous
McDowell
Eagles Gift 10 to the Orphans in Petersburg
Petersburg Aerie of Eagles distributed ten dollars to each of sixteen orphans at the Female Orphanage as a Christmas tradition. The group also gave five dollars to Empty Stock Club and King's Daughters, with a Christmas Day visit planned at the Elks Home by Petersburg Lodge of Elks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Oppenheim Released After Immigration Hold
Baron Robert E. Oppenheim, London and Paris banker, held by New York immigration authorities for alleged moral turpitude, was released on bond for three months pending further investigation. Charges were not made public. he had arrived from Europe earlier in the week and had appealed to Washington. Silk Mufflers and Combination Sets-Walter E. Eanes & Co. Dec.2031.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert E. Oppenheim
London
Paris
New York
Immigration Bureau
Europe
Parlor Car Derails Near Marlinton W Va Injures Four
Four passengers were hurt when a Chesapeake and Ohio parlor car left the track about a mile east of Marlinton West Virginia on a branch from Ronceverte. A broken rail was blamed. car overturned onto its side. Injured were sent to a Marlinton hospital. no deaths reported. Petersburg Dairy Co. ad notes early Christmas milk orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Merlinton
W. Va
Marlinton
Chesapeake and Ohio
Ronceverte
Merchants Close On Christmas Day In Petersburg
A long list of Petersburg merchants and firms will close all day Monday Christmas Day including retailers, hardware, furniture, dry goods, groceries, banks, laundries, gas and coal companies, and service firms. A second note lists shops that will open at 1 o clock on Christmas Day with several department stores and smaller retailers also set to operate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants’ Association
A Rosenstock & Co
Rucker Dry Goods Co
Lavenstein Brothers
Globe Department Store
Crowder Brothers
Southern Dry Goods Co
Eigenbrun Brothers
W. Y. Burge & Co
New York Clothing Co
Walter E. Eanes & Co
A. F. Short & Son
R. E. Lunsford & Co
Petersburg Hardwarer Co
the Fashion
Titmus Jewelry Co
T. A. James
Jno
McS
Buchanan
Statton
Pilcher
Bowman Brothers
D. W. Branch
Jas
Tno
Standard Shoe Store
T. S. Berkwith
Funeral rites for Mrs. Sallie Malone held in Dinwiddie
Mrs. Sallie Malone died in Newport News Virginia last Wednesday. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 3:30 in the family grave ground in Dinwiddie county with Rev. R F Gayle of the Methodist church officiating. Pallbearers named C W Coker M Riddle Donnan Perkins W T Scarborough Carney Webb and Ned Washer. Local notices list Oak and Pine wood for sale at cash yards with contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Malone
Newport News
Dinwiddie County
R. F. Gayle
Methodist Church
C. W. Coker
M. Riddle
Donnan Perkins
W. T. Scarborough
Carney Webb
Ned Washer
Road Building in the Counties Progress Report
Dinwiddie Chesterfield and Prince George counties report fine progress on road building with Dinwiddie and Chesterfield having excellent roads and Prince George boasting a top highway in the area. They have applied for state aid to maintain roads in permanent good condition. Also advertised are festive food items for Christmas including turkeys geese rabbits ham and Cracklings from the up-to-date grocer at Market and Halifax streets. Telephone contact listed. Dec 22 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinwiddie
Chesterfield
Prince George
Halifax
President Wilson note on war ends sparks mixed editorials
A collection of New York and other editorials dated December 21 discuss President Wilsons peace note. Excerpts reflect hopes of a conference and peace, criticisms of US influence, and cautious optimism from figures like Cardinal Gibbons and Dr Andrew White. Leather Novelties ad follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Evening Papers
Wilson
Evening Post
Evening Sun
America
Germany
Republic
Baltimore
Charles J. Bonaparte
United States
Cardinal Gibbons
Ithaca
Andrew D. White
David Lloyd George
England
France
Henry A. Sill
Cornell
WIENTIM Judges and Visitors in City News
Local brief notes list visitors from Dinwiddie and Prince George counties and city residents traveling for business and shopping. Mentions of a sick friend, a Christmastime purchase trip, and a marriage announcement accompany several social updates. Also notes on a freight ticket sale, a mail carrier appointment in City Point, and a past social visit to Fort Columbias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Stewart
Leams
Way and Sons
Walter H. Williamson
Dinwiddie County
E. J. Lane Vinetti
J. W. Jackson
Prince George County
Norfolk and Western
Petersburg
Hopewell
J. O. Moorman
duPont Police
City Point
J. E. Cabaniss
Church Road
Beatrice Coleman
Jas. P. Coleman
Stanley Earle
J. A. Bishop
Lyonia
Chesterfield
Blandford
Mark Ryder
John E. Townes
Fort Columbias
Ohio
Fire damages Lavenstein Brothers stores on North Sycamore
Last night at about 9 30 the fire department battled flames in the Lavenstein Brothers department stores on North Sycamore street. Damage was heavy to stock and some to the building, with losses tentatively near 20000 dollars, partly insured. Officials hope to resume business quickly. origin suspected as faulty electric wiring. Nearby reports a smoke event at the stock exchange building on West Bank street yielded no fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore
Washington Streets
Thrge Department
Lavenstein Brothers
Sycamore Street
Stock Exchange
M. W. Gill
West Bank Street
Short Market Street
Kaiser to See Gerard in Berlin Diplomatic Move
London reports in Berlin circles that the German Emperor will soon summon American ambassador James W. Gerard to headquarters to discuss possible American mediation. Also note Farinholt's advertises old-fashioned candies and chocolates at 27 West Washington Street with daily fresh salted nuts. Dec.19-4¢
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
Gerard London
Berin
James W. Gerard
Farinholt’s
West Washington Street
Larceny case leads police court docket in Hastings
In the morning police court two cases were heard. The principal case involved Jake Harris, colored, charged with stealing two suits, a suitcase with twelve shirts and other articles valued at 83 dollars, belonging to W. J. Hardy. Harris was sent to Hastings Court for trial. A second case charged a young white man with drunkenness and he was fined five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Harris
W. J. Hardy
Hastings Court
Progress Price Increase and Delivery Changes Begin 1917
On and after January 7, 1917 the PROGRESS increases: single copy 2 cents, city delivery 10 cents per week. Mail rates set at 50 cents monthly, 1.25 for 3 months, 2.50 for 6 months, and 4.50 yearly. Free list suspended except advertisers. Papers must be prepaid. no unsold allowance.
Wilsons peace note not a threat to enter war
Washington December 21 Secretary Lansing issued a formal statement clarifying President Wilsons note to belligerents. He said the note does not threaten US entry into the war and reiterates neutrality. The statement aimed to correct misconstructions from an earlier briefing and explains the note seeks to understand each side for future conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
United States
Lansing
White House
Petersburg Land Bank Brief
The Petersburg Land Bank Committee under the Chamber of Commerce of Petersburg advocates locating a Federal Land Bank in Petersburg Va. The Bureau of Applied Economics prepared an eighty one page report with maps, arguing district placement and farm loan needs. The volume includes city statistics, land data, and mortgage figures, with 24 pages of financials and manufacturing exports followed by a film note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of the
American Bankers’ Association
Petersburg
U. S
Journal of the Bankers Association
Petersburg Land Bank Committee
Chamber of Commerce of
Petersburg, Inc
Bureau of Applied Economies
Washington, D. C
Federal Land Bank
of the Union
Petrsburg
Turbulent Balkan Fronts Run By Teutonic Allies
Regional fighting across Dobrudja and Roumania sees Teutonic forces driven from Balabanich and Dacikoi heights as Russians and Roumanians clash along the line. In Romania proper the Teutons advance near Insu Racovitzeri Road while facing steady resistance. Fronts at Pirlita-Stankuku show back and forth action with Teutonic allies pushing near the defense line. Reports also note Russian captures of several heights on the Kimpelung-Jacobeni front. German counterattacks repelling Russian assaults elsewhere. Verdun sees heavy German bombardment after French gains. Allied raids on Arras trenches yield captures before being repelled. Macadonian snow and rain accompany ongoing actions along the Greek theater with Droid-type notes. Turkish river craft and land positions near Kut-El-Amara attacked by British forces in Mesopotamia. Meyers Gloves ad placed by Walter E. Eanes & Co.
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Dobrudja
Roumania
Balabanich
Dacikoi
Rousmania
Berlin
Arras
Verdun
Louvemont- Vaux
Macedonia
Gerna
Mesopotamia
Kut-El-Amara
Has tings Court Adjourns To January Next
The December term of the Hastings Court opened yesterday and reconvened today with chancery decrees of no public interest. The court adjourned to January 2. Classified note lists cord oak and cord pine prices with contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings Court
J. M. Mullen
Petersburg Lodge Officers Elected and Installed
At Petersburg Lodge No 15 A F and A M the stated meeting elected and installed for the new Masonic year Worshipful Master Rev Jas A McClure Senior Warden Roy C McGann Junior Warden H Steward Treasurer Powhatan M Steward Secretary Chas E Borst Senior Deacon Chas E Sanford Junior Deacon Liston G Adkins Tiler Joseph Williams Chaplain Rev J B Winn Steward J J Gardner Old-fashion poppers and new up to date cannon cracker salutes at John Woods 122 South avenue Dec 8 eoc Jan 1. Wells Fargo bonus to 8000 employees earning 2000 or less distributed 1,000,000 paid starting January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg Lodge
No. 15
A. F
A. M
Jas. A. McClure
Roy C. McGann
H. Steward
Powhatan M. Steward
Chas. E. Borst
Chas. E. Sandford
Liston G. Adkins
Joseph Williams
J.B. Winn
J. J. Gardner
John Woods
South Avenue
eocJan
New York
Wells Fargo & Co
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Miss Bartley
THE
Oppenheim
Petersburg Dairy Co., Inc
Third
E. Bank
Anu Bric
Tayuradle
Wientim
M. Mullen
J. A. Maine
Burgess
Bryant Washburn
Nell Craig
Cockade
Salvation Army
Chaplin
Earle
Straus Washington
Ralph Earle
Navy
Bureau of Ordnance
Senate
Indian Head Proving Grounds
Maryland
Joseph Strauss
Nevada
Naval Academy
Massachusetts
Bath
J Lavenstein Bros
Harrison and Borst
Petersburg Land Bank Brief
Pearl White
Pearl of
Carpathians
Kimpelung-Jacobeni Baily
Santry
Drispled
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