Dance at the Hotel Petersburg Last Evening
A large winter social occurred last night at the Hotel Petersburg under John Patterson Pat Patterson management. Guests and couples danced in the decorated dining room with Hutcher's Norfolk orchestra, hosted by Mr and Mrs Tucker Whyte at the punch bowl. Notable attendees include Mr. Geo Goodwyn and Miss Constance Kent, Dr. G A Coleman of Philadelphia, and many Newport News and Washington participants. the event featured stag and couple attendees from local and regional circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John “Pat” Patterson
Petersburg
Tucker Whyte
Nwste
Hutcher
Orchestra
Norfolk
Myr
Harvey Seward
Paul Roper
Lamont Lauterbach
Eunice McCracken
Geo. Goodwyn
Constance Kent
H. J. Hugh
Annie Perkins
R. F. Jones
Helen Rop
G. A. Coleman
Philadelphia
Jeanne D’alton
Noble
Mary Noble
Nat. Roper
Willis Hayes
Eloise Hinton
Henry Maclin
Jennie Lloyd
Frank Strailman
Alice McCracken
Austin Clements
Mavia Jones
Charles Lunsford
Francis Thompson
Geo. Jones
Mary Moy- Jan Barks
William
December Arrests Plummet At City Station House
The December police tally shows 57 arrests up to Saturday night, with only 13 for drunkenness, a dramatic drop from last December when 759 arrests occurred and over 460 were for drunkenness. City police and court activity are at a very low level.
Quiet Christmas in Petersburg Brings Peaceful Day
Yesterday was a quiet Christmas in Petersburg with no arrests and subdued fireworks. Crowds enjoyed mild weather while churchgoers filled services with beautiful music. Elks Home hosted orphaned children with gifts and an automobile ride through the city, as Appomattox Commandery Knights Templar held their noon ceremony to toast and hear a response from the Most Eminent Grand Master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Elks’ Home
Knights Templar
Appomattox Commandery
Gresham Resigns As Petersburg Scout Executive
Mr. Gresham, newly arrived from the South to lead the Petersburg Scouts under a city movement, has resigned. The decision follows a protest by the Y M C A of Winston-Salem, N C claiming he was promised a trial of the boys department work. He had not signed a contract and chose to resign to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gresham
South
Petersburg
Movement
Winston-Salem
N. C
Two Fine Sorrel Horses Killed in Street Collision
Two matching sorrel horses owned by O. W. Mattox, hitched to a Union Transfer delivery wagon, were killed on Wythe Street near Jefferson Street after an electric street car moving toward Blandford crashed into the wagon while the driver delivered a trunk. The street car sustained damage and motorman F. G. Harris was slightly injured. It is believed the horses may have veered near the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Mattox
Union Transfer Company
Wythe Street
Jefferson Street
Blandford
F. G. Harris
Bold hold up shocks West Washington area
Walter Price, a colored man, was robbed by three Black men on West Washington street Saturday night. They took his money after threatening him with death, stripped his trousers and shoes, and left him. Price reported the incident. Henry Boyle, William Morris, and Alexander Brice were arrested and identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Price
West Washington Street
Price
Henry Boyle
William Morris
Alexander Brice
Two Destroyers Sunk in North Sea Collision
London reports the admiralty confirms two destroyers were sunk in a North Sea collision on December 21 during severe weather. Six officers and 49 men were lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Admiralty 4
North Sea
Richmond Holiday Folio Listings and Local Moves
Personal notes show Mr. Stanley Muir of Richmond in town for holidays and numerous locals visiting relatives. Mentions of Dr Henry S Dodge moving to Washington and Mrs W A Elliott and daughter Margaret visiting Lynchburg. Also notes weddings illness, travel to New Orleans Canal Zone trip, and a surge of liquor pickups at the Express Office alongside year end financial tidings.
Auto wreck injures four near Spencer North Carolina
Four people were injured in a midnight car wreck near Spencer. Baldy Miller of the Salisbury Fire Department was taken to a sanatorium with a crushed skull, and Jerry Thompson and two women were slighted injured at their homes in Salisbury. The two passenger roadster rolled over in the road while returning from Davidson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer, N. C
Baldy Miller
Salisbury
Tobal
Jerry Thompson
Spencer
Miller
Davidson County
Faithful teachers honored at High Street Sunday school
A Sunday morning presentation by Superintendent Isham R. Dyer gave each of three long serving High Street M. E. Sunday school teachers a growing hydrangea basket. Mrs. Richard Bagby has taught for 65 years, J. J. Westmoreland for 45, and Joe Rowell for 4. All three are noted for perfect attendance records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Street
M. E. Durch
Isham R., Dyer
Richard Bagby
M. E
Buggy Damaged by Automobile at Union Transfer Office
A buggy in front of the Union Transfer office on East Bank Street, owned by Mr. C. W. Mattox, was badly damaged when an automobile backed into it. The auto owner acknowledged responsibility and will repair the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Transfer Office
East Bank Street
C. W. Mattox
Prohibition charge and court actions in Hastings session
In police court this morning Antonio Morea was sent to Hastings Court for possessing six gallons and one pint of whisky in violation of the prohibition law. Alex Brooks Henry Bowles and William Morris faced robbery charges and were sent to Hastings Court for trial. Dec Brown was fined $20 for carrying a concealed pistol. Bell Williams was acquitted of selling liquor without a license. Herbert Leigh was fined $2.50 for striking another colored man with a whipstaff. Several parties faced drunkenness charges. one case continued to tomorrow. No. 300 in the Pe tersburg auto contest, held by Mrs. Arthur L. Sturtz, was the luck number. prize from Talmage Furniture Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Morea
Hastings Court
Alex Brooks
Henry Bowles
William Morris
Walker Fray
Brown
North Carolina
Bell Williams
Herbert Leigh
Important notice on 1917 Progress price change
A notice states prices for the Progress newspaper rise after January 1, 1917. Single copy 2 cents, city delivery 10 cents weekly. Mail rates 50 cents monthly, 1.25 for 3 months, 2.50 for 6 months, 4.50 yearly. Free list suspended except advertisers. papers must be paid in advance with no unsold allowance.
Neutral nations may act in add of peace
Washington feared December 1935 reports a general chorus of endorsement from neutral nations for President Wilsons peace policy. Swiss note backing the stance was seen as prompting swift action from others with Sweden expected to follow. Swiss and Swedish diplomacy hint at a broader move toward endorsement without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Washington
Wilson
Europe
Sweden
Berne
Switzerland
Federal Council
Tsut
W. A. F. Ekehgren
Funeral for Aldy Marks at St. John s P E Church
The funeral of the late Aldy Marks was held Sunday at 2 30 p m from St John s P E church with Rev Pembroke Reed officiating. Pallbearers included E R Bowman R L Dunlop Marion P Peebles R B Stiles and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldy Marks
St. John’s P. E
Pembroke Reed
E. R. Bowman
R. L. Dunlop
Marion P. Peebles
R. B. Stiles
R. L. Bowman
Chas. WW. Godsey
J. A. Young
J. K. Sheffield
E. V. McIntyre
Mr James Dickinson Loses Hand In Accident
The Christmas accident in Chester Virginia left James Dickinson with a severely lacerated hand after a dynamite cartridge exploded prematurely. He was rushed to Petersburg Hospital where Dr H V A Burke performed the amputation. The report concludes with a note on Following the Flag in Mexico Cockade Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dickinson
Chester
Petersburg’ Hospital
H. v A. Burke
Salvation Army thanks public and plans Xmas Tree
Adjutant and Mrs. Chas. Cuthbert in charge of the Salvation Army in Petersburg thank the public for donations to aid the poor and bless all helpers. On Friday night December 24 the annual Xmas Tree and entertainment for children will distribute toys clothing candy and oranges. Donors may send items to 214 Grove Avenue or call 3d1 J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Cuthbert
Salvation Army
Petersbire
Grove Avenue
John Woods Hosts Poppers and Cannon Salutes
Old-fashioned poppers and modern cannon cracker salutes mark events at John Woods located at 122 South Avenue. The period spans December 8 ending January 1, highlighting festive observances and ceremonial demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Woods
South Avenue
Eod
Iree Couples Are Married in Quiet Services
Reading from a Virginia town, three marriages are noted. Mr Timothy Aldridge wed Miss Amy Adkins Atkinson at Rev W Moore's home, attendants William Markett and Blanche Tyus, with residence on South street. Also Miss Anna Blanche Potts married Linwood EK Seay at Rev A K Love's home with attendants Alex Seay, W Robinson, Novella Warren, and Thes Potts. both couples from Chesterfield and Petersburg area. A third couple, Miss Magek Moss and Walter Thomas Bissell, married at the Moss home with Rev A R Love officiating. they will reside in Petersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Aldridge
Amy Adkins Atkinson
Jt.t. Moss
Rome Street
Magek Moss
Walter Thomas Bissell
A. R. Love
Wes End Baptist Church
Petersburg
Death of Thomas J Burke in Petersburg hospital
Thomas Jackson Burke aged 47 died yesterday morning after months of illness in Petersburg Hospital. He is survived by his wife and several small children, plus several brothers and sisters residing outside the city. The funeral was held this afternoon at 3:30 from J. T. Morriss and Son's chapel, with Rev. L. M. Roper officiating, and burial followed in Blandford Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jackson Burke
Petersburg
J. T. Morriss and Son
L. M. Roper
D. D
First Baptist Church
Blandford
U. of L Christmas Tree Tomorrow At Virginia Data Council
Arrangements for the annual Christmas Tree of Virginia Data Council No 5 Daughters of Liberty tomorrow night are nearly complete. Members will exchange gifts in a festive program directed by Miss Mary Gray Harrison. Santa Claus is expected to arrive on time. Also noted is the film Prudence the Pirate with Gladys Hulette and Flora Finch playing Cockade today.
Christmas Party For Boys At YMCA
A Christmas Party for younger YMCA members will be held tomorrow night at 8 o clock in the association lobby. Boys are asked to bring their girl friends. The center features a large illuminated Christmas tree with refreshments and games planned. Ladies of the Mothers Club will oversee the entertainment. Mr Derby, boys work director, invites the younger members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
Mothers’ Club
Derby
Christmas on the Western Front and Balkan Fronts Update
The third Christmas of World War I passed with little front-line fighting on the British and French fronts while artillery activity continued. Roumania’s first Christmas as a participant saw heavy fighting, ground losses by Roumanians, and Russian retreat near Dobrudja. MacKensen’s forces attacked the Matcz bridgehead after the Danube capture of Isakishe and Tulicha. British mounted troops, aided by aircraft, seized Maghadah near El Arish with 1,180 prisoners and captured arms. Turkish casualties were heavy. Russians report inflicting losses on Austro German forces on the Carpathians. Macedonia and the Julian front saw limited action, clouded by mist. Two British destroyers were sunk in the North Sea, 55 officers and men dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roumania
Buzeu-Rimnik Road
Dobrudja
von Mackensen
Matczin
Isakishe
Danute
Tulicha
Maghadah
el Arish
London
Carpathians
Macedonia
Julian Front
North Sea
More Liquor Than Law Allows Arrests in Two Counties
Antonio Morea, an Italian, was arrested at the 9 A station for possessing more liquor than law allows six gallons and a quart. He had just arrived en route to Hopewell. The liquor bore Washington dealer labels. Early Sunday Henry Robinson, colored, was arrested for selling liquor and seizure of seventeen quarts found at his Pocahontas residence. He allegedly disposed of the liquor at 3 to 4 dollars per quart for profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Morea
Morea
Hopewell
Washington
Henry Robinson
Pocahontas
Dinwiddie Lady Mollie O Chappell Dies at Home
Mrs Mollie O Chappell widow of Richard Chappell of Dinwiddie county died Sunday at her son R A Chappell's home near Reams Virginia. She leaves five sons and one daughter plus a sister. Funeral at Rowanty M E Church with Rev R F Gale officiating. Interment at the old Chappell homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie O. Chappell
Richard Ve ‘Chrappell
Dinwiddie County
R. A. Chappell
Reams
T. T. Chappell
H. L. Rieves
L. G. Chappell
E. A. Perkins
Chappell Homestead
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Roslyn Young
Ruth Barrow
Blackstone
Stags
Messrs
W. A. Totty, Jr
Whitney Kinsey
Mack Hays
Richard Crump
Mexico City
Edgar Gilliam
W. F. Nufer
Russell Perkinson
Wilson Roper
Gerald Saal
Robert Stevens
Olic Pollard
Bartlett Roper
Kenneth Collins
New York
Sam Prichard
John Dunlop
David Dunlop
Bodnax Cameron
Herbert Jones
R. J. Butcher
J. B. Mason
B. R. Bell
Mason Alexander
Sam Mitchell
Big
SOUT
Bree
Stanley Muir
Richmond
Mgr. Phormant Hawthorne
Disputanta
J. P. Harris
Patersburg
Baltimore
Henry 8. Dodge
Washington, D. C
W. A. Elliott
Margaret Elliott
Raymond Alley
Arthur Leigh Rainey
T. R. Rainey
C. W. Rainey
Lakeland, Vla
Norman Wade
Ad. Department of the Index Appeal
Waynesboro
Anna Curry
Suffolk
Florence Alley
Halifax Street
Ida B. Jones
This City
Bernice Rives
Paylings, Va
Meg E. G. Carter
New York City
Mrs.m . Feil
New Orleans
Canal Zone
Herbert Feild
Lila Thompson
Tate
A. Fishburne
Wisconsin
E. A. Fishburne
Prince George
7. H. Worthington
Medical College of Viginia
No. 9
Centre Hil
Dorothy Brooke Pleasants
Mary Willson
Germantown
Irvin King
R. OL. Alley
Wimmington, N. C
Southern Express Company
North
Sycamore Street
Arthur L. Sturtz
South Union Street
Talmage Furniture Company
Aldy
MR. Jas. Dickinson
Mexico
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Thomas
J Burke
U. OF L
Gladys Hulette
Flora Finch
UIET
Lillian Drew
Sydney Ainsworth
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