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Newspaper
Petersburg Daily Progress
Location
Petersburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1909
Page
3
A harsh cold wave threatens Virginia Fair with plunging temperatures tonight and through Thursday. Wind chills may sharpen the chill as residents brace for record lows and potential frost. Forecasters advise layering, heating checks, and limited outdoor activity during the peak cold period.
Rev. John M. B. Gill, 80, unmarried, son of Mr and Mrs German B. Gill of Petersburg, sails from New York to San Francisco on January 9 and then to Yangchow, China, to pursue missionary work in the Celestial Empire after being ordained about three and a half years ago by Bishop Randolph.
New York January 5 The Steinway or Belmont tunnel proposal to link Long Island City and Manhattan was rejected by the Public Service Commission for 7 million dollars. The tunnel, completed by August Belmont, ends at East Forty second Street and was meant to connect street railways from Long Island City to Manhattan.
Newport News Virginia January 5 Tonight Chesapeake and Ohio trains departed carrying Cuban Army of Pacification soldiers home to Fort Snelling Minnesota arriving on the transport M Clellan A freight train followed with equipment and supplies signaling the return voyage concluded
Personal notes list social updates including a 4 pm meeting of the King’s Daughters at Brandon Book Store rooms. Several locals return from holidays, trips, and classes, with mentions of hunting trips, visiting relatives, and dancing lessons resuming.
Members of the Battlefield Commission of the Third Division Ninth Corps Army of the Potomac inspect foundation work for the Fort Mahone monument in Prince George county to commemorate Hartrsoft's Division. The Pennsylvania funded project will be unveiled in May. Officers include Isaac B. Brown Milton A. Embick and Henry Elway. Additional commissioners arrive this evening. Gen Stith Bolling and other ex Confederates may greet them.
Rosenstock's 20 per cent reduction sale on blankets comforts rugs and curtains announced for the 3rd Floor Department. The notice urges shoppers to visit Rosenstock's department for discounted home textiles and furnishings.
Clara Pollock relict of Solomon Pollock of Baltimore died yesterday morning at her daughter’s home in Alexandria aged 55. Body brought to Petersburg and buried in Brith Achem cemetery. Services by Dr Klein and Dr Cantor. Survived by two daughters and one son: Moges E. Lavenstein and Ben Abramson in this city and Louis Pollock in Leesburg. Pollock also died several months ago at his daughter’s residence.
The regular monthly meeting of the Special Board of Directors of Central State Hospital concluded routine business. The superintendent Dr. W. Drewry presented the annual financial report for the year ending September 30, 1908, with the PROGRESS acknowledging receipt of a copy.
The community learned of the sudden heart attack that ended Chester A Shepherd at his Marshall street home last night after a routine day. He was sixty, a trusted Peters burg bookkeeper for eighteen years, and a respected church and fraternal leader. Survived by wife Florence Jones and two sons George and Irving, guests and relatives will attend the Market Street M E church service at 11 tomorrow morning.
The PROGRESS reports that dredging diversion work on the Apomattox River is finished except for a rock ledge near the railroad bridge. City Engineer Budd says the contractors lack funds to remove it as the appropriation is exhausted. Attention is drawn to Bishop Bridge closure for repairs.
Special values list new blankets and comforts with discounts: 11-4 White and Gray at 1.54, 12-4 White at 1.60, 12-4 White and Gray very heavy at 2.78, 12.4 White Wool regular 5.00 now 38.75. Entire stock 20 percent off regular price. Rosenthal’s.
The Young Men's Bible Class of High Street M. E. Church marks its first anniversary with a program of music and recitation tonight. Rev. J. K. Jolliff will deliver the address. The public is cordially invited to attend.
In Charlottesville on January 5 a society wedding united Polly Walker of the University of Virginia and attorney Samuel Watts Zimmer of Petersburg. The ceremony was conducted by Dr. Snyder in Washington while not at the Walker home. Polly, a granddaughter of Judge Roger A. Pryor, is noted for beauty and social prominence in New York, Washington, and Richmond.
Rugs reduced at Rosenstock's with all wool Summa 86 by 72 inches priced to $2.79. Room size Brussels and Velvet Brussels and Axminster rugs show deep discounts with values and sale prices. 20 percent off an entire ring. 8th Floor.
Numerous Christmas mail items arrived in disorder at the city post office. A chess box remains unclaimed by its owner, and a New Testament marked To Sarah, from Mamma, Christmas, 1907, is recoverable by the rightful owner calling at the office.
Justice Plummer presided as G W Dillard faced non support of wife and was sent to Hustings Court. W C Cobb was discharged on city ordinance violation. J D Isases charged with city ordinance breach. Walter Poarch sent to Hastings Court for non support. Simon Walker, colored, misdemeanor case continued to January 11.
Naomi Lodge No. 60 Knights of Pythias will hold a meeting tomorrow at 8 PM with officers installed and degrees worked. Refreshments will be served. Members of Naomi and Eureka lodges are invited to attend for a pleasant evening.
The regular council session reported month receipts of 75 429.74 and expenditures 53 352.80. December police fines, school building funds, and smallpox treatment costs were discussed. Resignations, committee appointments, refunds disputes, and gas main standards were referred to Finance, Public Property, Gas and Light, and City Attorney for action.
Mr Chas Burnett longtime city street department employee was bitten on his right hand by a three foot snake in the western part of the city. He attempted to cut the snake from under a rock ledge with a pocket knife, the reptile bit him, he sucked the wound and cauterized it, and he suffered no ill effects. The snake remained active seeking other victims.
Norfolk reporters note Captain Thomas Spink of the Conway says the ship steamed through a wide belt of bubbling water while heading up the coast from Gulfport to Harreyia Norfolk. Captain Dunn of the Lord Dufferin cited a similar incident on a different date.
Osidonio F. King, convicted last week of larceny and free on 35000 bail, was surrendered by his surety Mrs. Rosa Barnstein in superior court today and sent back to the house of detention. King was locked up for the night.
Berlin reports a three month old understanding with the Turkish government placing Mohammedan leaders in India to bolster British rule in exchange for British backing in Turkish disputes. The move aims to sway 62 million Indian Muslims, aiding colonial authority amid rising unrest. In Titaghur, clashes between Mohammedans and Hindus escalate with British troops firing on Hindus.
The King's Pardon follows two brothers during the Chavalier period in England. One becomes a seaman facing adventures while the other rises in a London merchant’s service. A misdeed leads to a wrongful death sentence, a hospital confession redeems the innocent brother, and a speeding messenger with the king’s pardon navigates fate to a dramatic reunion.
Daniel Buell, a farmer near Bowling Green, Clay County, sold a 38 inch diameter hickory tree to a German government representative. The tree, 70 feet to the first limb, is the largest in the county and will be cut and shipped to Germany immediately for cannon carriage tongues.
Nearly 150 suits of the latest styles and newest shades are priced for a great reduction. All sizes and colors are in stock, offering a good chance for suit buyers to take advantage of the sale during the week.
Handkerchiefs in 100 dozen pri ce range from 15 to 25 cents with sale price listed. An additional 50 dozen embroidered handkerchiefs regular price noted. Sale details appear in a compact newspaper item from a likely local ad section.
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