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Newspaper
Petersburg Daily Progress
Location
Petersburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
1
Partly cloudy and continued warm weather continues tonight and on Friday across Virginia. The pattern favors dry skies with above normal temperatures and light winds, making for mild evenings and warm daytime highs.
Local names and brief notices include arrests for suspected felonies and violations, court actions and delays, travels and visits of residents, club notices, illness updates, and real estate activity. Notables include Harry Briggs Burl Lancaster Julia Patterson Waverly Carter Stephen Nolan and others with varied statuses. Moonlight steamer to Jordang Point announces fare and date.
A Hudson and Manhattan Railroad motorman and switch man named N. A. Johnson was killed at Hudson Terminal Station when struck by an eastbound train. He crashed to death at the south end of the station, becoming the first fatality on the new road. Station staff say a photographer triggered a flashlight blaze seconds before the train entered the station.
Mrs Mary S Dickerson aunt of Vice-President James Sherman died yesterday leaving no will. The estate valued at 500000 passes to the sole heir Mrs Hila Babcock of Utica New York, mother of Mrs Sherman. Other children include Sherrill Babcock of New York and Mrs James Moore of Utica.
In Winston-Salem North Carolina Policeman N B Williams faced trial in Superior Court for the killing of Will Freeman a Black man two months earlier. A regular jury of fifty was chosen with eleven jurors selected and another panel ordered before court opens tomorrow. Williams said Freeman appeared to be aiming to shoot him when he fired.
Pittsburg July 28 David J Richardson cashier and F M McKennie second vice president of Cosmopolitan National Bank held to grand jury on charges of making false entries. Bail set at 10000. Geneva July 28 Mrs Thomas Appleton of Seattle arrested for failing to pay 800 hotel bill. An American pastor here takes charge of her 19 year old son and 17 year old daughter pending release.
Mrs. William Chase of Middletown was struck and killed today by an Erie Railroad train. She was to visit a seaside resort and was a relative of President Taft.
The report for the month ending July 26 records 57 city deaths. Whites 15 and colored 42. Twenty nine under five, five over sixty, one over eighty. Drownings totaled two. Contagious diseases: Typhoid 24, TB 4, diphtheria 3. Mortality rates: whites 10.59, colored 38.77, whole population 22.80. Births: white 18, colored 26. Grand total 44. In July 1908 deaths numbered 58, whites 24, colored 34.
City Sergeant Jnc B Evans oversees cleaning of the new city jail before transferring prisoners from the Canal street temporary facility. He complains the office is too small to fit his desk and may require removing the window sash. The cramped space will prevent him and his two deputies from occupying the room simultaneously.
A birthday party in Chesterfield county honored Miss Gora B and Mr. Silas Rowlett. Guests included Daniel Rowlett and family, Mrs. D K Howerton, and Mrs. Caroline Preston of Petersburg, grandmother to the celebrants. Moonlight Steamer Poka at nine o clock to Jordans Point. Fare 26 cents.
The funeral of Elsie Starr Turner, seven, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert P Turner, was held this afternoon at 6 from Washington Street M E Church with Rev J B Winn officiating. Pallbearers included Frank M Hobbs Walter A Williamson Wallace Cox Orlando Coleman Eddie Coleman and Henry Southall. Elsie died at her aunt’s home in Norfolk while visiting.
Saturday at 4.30 P M Park View and Petersburg meet at Kenilworth Park in a fierce city championship clash The winner of two of three games will claim the title The strong Park View team has surprised Petersburg with fast play noted in recent matches Game called promptly at 4 30
Sergeant Robert B. Stevensa has been appointed keeper of the police station and in a few days the Police Commissioners will elect a Sergeant to fill the vacancy. Six applicants are vying for the position. Sergeants receive the same pay as patrolmen and are paid for all lost time.
New York July 28 George L Burck wealthy clothing maker sues Charles G Garr known as Chu Gar for alienation of his wife’s affection and $15000 damages. He cites meetings at 42 Mott Street mission where Elsie Seigel taught Christianity and a signed confession by the wife detailing her acquaintance with Garr. Garr denies the charges. POKANOKET Sunday 8 p m as far as Westover Hare Bloc.
In Smithsburg Maryland on July 28 Hubert Tom a 12 year old son Brinton Tom a Mount Zion resident was killed when he jumped onto the tongue of a thrashing machine hauled by a traction engine owned by Charles Wolf Foxville. The wheel crushed his head as the machine moved from Mayor Frank W Mishs farm toward Wm Brown’s farm. The boy had joined his brother to pick blackberries and sought a ride after seeing the thrashing crew.
Guthrie sheriff John L. Bird leaves for Kentucky with a governor's requisition to extradite William McCracken of London for conspiracy to defraud Prudent Life Insurance Co. of 5000. McCracken, fishing with family on Arkansas River, Osage county, fell over a raft and was later presumed dead. Family collected 5000 from the insurer. McCracken insured for 26000 in total.
Mrs Gordon Hoyt and Miss Clara Hoyt, mother and daughter from Rochester New York, drowned at Snug Harbor near Hammondsport. The daughter entered the water, cried for help, and dragged her mother in. Both women were unable to reach safety despite attempts by a swimmer who tried to assist.
The certificate for Petersburg Development Company Incorporated is recorded. It names a development and investment business with lending, land, mining, and securities activities. Capital range $10,000 to $100,000. Officers include President R N Partin, Secretary R K Percival, Treasurer Y F Thweatt, Directors R N Partin, RR Percivall, F F Thweatt, W E Armstrong, W Lee Rahily, J T Qoollinge, R BE Long.
Mr Isham Dyer will lead two moonlight river trips on Monday and Tuesday nights with music by The White Ribbon Osder band. The steamer Pokanoket departs Monday 7:30 PM and Tuesday 8:00 PM from the wharf. Fare twenty five cents. Sunday 3 PM from Westover fare two cents.
Chung Sing, a cook held as a witness in the Elsie Segel murder case, obtained a writ of habeas corpus from Supreme Court Justice Bischoff today to challenge his detention. He claims little progress in capturing Leong Ling and argues he should not be held without bail unless he may be called to testify tomorrow.
The July 28 report notes Virginia’s George Washington and Robert E. Lee statues arriving for Statuary Hall unveiling in the next Congress session. Lee’s statue is by Valentine of Richmond, while Washington’s is a Houdon replica. Idaho also sent George L. Shoup, a former Idaho Territory governor and later senator, to be unveiled next winter.
Judge Grady granted an interlocutory divorce decree to Mrs. Marie Louise Johnson Young from James Young. The couple wed September 17, 1901, in Newport. Mrs. Young, born in Baltimore as Rids Louise Johnson, is a playwright and author with works including Lord Byron, Brown of Harvard, Glorious Betsy, and The Boys of Company B. her husband was also born in Baltimore.
Robert H. Roberts shot and instantly killed James Gardner, both residents of Eureka. No witnesses. authorities report alcohol and no provocation. Roberts denied bail, jailed after a coroner's inquest held yesterday afternoon by Justice John B. Faria.
New York July 28 Frank Ostenove Jones Sr said his son’s elopement with Gladys Kemp was a foolish act yet he smiled at it. Mrs Kemp deplored the youth but offered forgiveness with reservations. The couple married in Providence and returned home to announce the news.
W Y Ellis of Pine Bluff Ark was spirited away in a car after shooting Nathaniel P Willis a wealthy Indianapolis man in a Pulaski county circuit court room yesterday afternoon. A coroner s inquest returned a verdict that the killing was unjustifiable and Ellis was returned to the Pulaski county jail awaiting formal murder charges.
Lynchburg Virginia July 28 Dr I B Morton 78 a physician of Lynchburg was instantently killed at Sawyers this evening by a fast freight on the Southern Railway. He went to view a farm with intent to buy and was killed while going to take a train home. County Coroner Davis viewed the remains and will hold an inquest tomorrow after which the body will be brought here. Dr Morton came here a few months ago from Pamplin City.
Richmond July 28 a special grand jury indicted Holt Eppes and Everett Baughan on highway robbery and blackmail charges. They allegedly posed as officers and held up two Baltimore sisters, Miss Hodgins and Ratowsky, in a case linked to Folkes and an escort named Davie.
A jumble of textile items with heavy discounting features numerous patterns in Edgings and Insertions up to 10 cents per yard, embroidery lots priced from 15 to 59 cents per yard, new match sets and shirt fronts, various undergarments and accessories, including men’s neckwear umbrellas parasols and hosiery, all offered at reduced rates.
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