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Newspaper
Petersburg Daily Progress
Location
Petersburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
1
A weather note for Virginia indicates rain tonight and cooler conditions through Friday. The forecast warns of unsettled skies with light to moderate rain chances and an overall drop in temperatures into the weekend.
The Conduit Road Good Roads Association of Chesterfield County held a large, enthusiastic meeting at Mr. Henry Covington’s home. Residents and landowners pledged free labor, teams, and materials to build the road with county cooperation and Petersburg citizen support, aiming for a near-future completion along a popular route to fishing grounds and marshes.
Dr. Martin Health Officer invites Petersburg dairymen to a gather at the Board of Health office tomorrow afternoon at 4 380 o'clock to discuss creating a milk inspector role. The post would also inspect food supplies and is likely to be approved by the Board of Aldermen after the last Common Council meeting.
A London evening paper reports a west country art lover funded Holbein's Christina, Duchess of Milan portrait. Government adds 50,000 dollars, public subscribes 90,000, totaling 210,000 from the philanthropist to reach 350,000 for the purchase.
The Bachelors' Cotillon Club plans a subscription dance at the Stratford hotel tomorrow night. Several residents are noted: Mr. Ghos. Bryan, recently ill, is now able to be out. Mr. Thos. Shanks, of Ports mouth, visiting Petersburg. Rev. F. W. Moore will lead services at Halifax street Baptist mission tonight. Robt. L. Brunet will graduate as an electrical engineer. The week features a forty hours devotion at St. Joseph's. a Petersburg Hospital operation. Gordon Smith, ten months old, died yesterday. and other local movements include travel, school, and court dates.
When you wish to place your order for coal or coke, ask about our prices. Cockade City Coal and Coke on phone number 57.
Presiding judge Police Court Justice Plummer handles cases including Ed Traylor a fugitive from justice turned over to Blackstone authorities. Waverly Clary faces city ordinance violation, continuation. Mrs Bride, colored, faces city ordinance violation dismissed.
The Peabody colored High School held its commencement last night in the Academy of Music with a large crowd. Principal Shields presided as Attorney J. T. Newsome of Newport News delivered the principal address. Distinctions and diplomas were awarded by School Board President J. R. W. Smith, with medals for excellence presented by Superintendent R. R. Jones. Graduates include Maggie S. Branch, Grace B. Cheaves, Gertrude E. Ol siborne, Marie G. Green, Jennie E. Grigg, Osrrie M. Harris, Josephine H. Howard, Nannie E. Howell, Helen A. Jefferson, Otelia K. H. Johnson, Estelle E. Jones, Maggie G. Major, Estella V. Morgan, Nannie B. Pegram, Carrie H. Rawlings, Josephine J. Rice, Helen B. Word, Maud B. Williams, Thomas K. Cox, Christopher O. Harris, Wm. A. Jackson, Norman E. Jarratt, Chas. A. Word.
Mr Samuel W Arrington principal of the Petersburg Academy expects to sail for Europe about July 1 and be absent for several months Mr R M Lacy of Jackson Tenn a former professor will join Arrington next session in arranging the Petersburg Academy firm name Arrington Lacy
J. O. James advertises a week long sale with discount prices. The small note highlights money saving prices and urges shoppers to visit the store for bargains.
Lyric theater patrons will watch two top vaudeville acts and moving pictures this week end. The program features Braddock and Laighton with comedy singing and sketch, plus two young ladies in dancing with eccentric wooden shoes. Also shown are the stories Be betrayed and The Blind Musician.
In the rush before the ceremony, selecting durable and artistic bridal silver matters. The article urges choosing pieces that endure time with substantial weight and refined design. Art China and Furn. Shop at 43 N. Sycamore St.
Guard Banks of the penitentiary escorted two prisoners through the city this morning en route to the state prison. The convicts, both negroes, were convicted in the Circuit Court of Surry County with sentences of four years and one year for forgery.
The advertisement promotes tan shoes at sacrifice sale prices with bold sales language. It emphasizes limited-time discounts and urges customers to buy for value, signaling a retailer seeking quick revenue. Potential buyer interest is implied by phrases urging action.
Los Angeles brickmason Charles Barre, held on suspicion linked to Laura Regeater murder in Providence, was released today. Barre denied knowledge of the Providence crime and authorities said he is not known in Providence.
United States Marshal Henkel runs a public sale at the Custom House of seized gowns valued at $50,000 by the government. Bay Ridge Sea Gate Harlem and the Oranges residents bid against each other, with bargains like a linen shirtwaist selling for a dollar and Miss Ullman briefly appearing through a window to witness the bidding.
New sale offers a range of useful and ornamental wedding gifts at Pickard China now available at Art China and Furn Shop. The advertisement highlights wedding gift options and encourages shoppers to explore the store inventory for china and decorative pieces.
Lieutenant General Nelson A Miles addressed the Sixty first Regimental Association in Norwich defending the Sixty first New York regiment. He challenged Maj Larkin of the Fifth New Hampshire saying his remarks about Petersburg era valor were crazy. Miles once led the Sixty first as a colonel but had not attended Chenango county reunions before.
Lewiston National Bank was looted of 137000 over five years through manipulation of the adding machine used for daily balances. National Bank Examiner Claude Gatch led the investigation. Directors have covered the shortage, with partial restitution. no current employees were implicated, and possible criminal action remains undecided.
Bradstreet's survey notes generally unchanged trade conditions in Richmond and Petersburg area with pockets of activity. Machinery and railroad supplies show activity. agricultural implement makers report strong business. fertilizer sales stay active. dry goods and leather remain quiet. lumber and building pick up. naval stores firm. rail freight rising. weather favorable. June special price on Penns coal offerings by Cockade City Coal & Coke Co.
Charles H Hughes of Barnes University in St. Louis told graduates that humanity now lives far below its potential. He cited an average life expectancy of 46 years and urged that medicine uplift life to 90 or 100 years as preventable disease mortality remains high. A sale notice for sacrifice tan shoes follows.
Tarrytown tax assessors added 150000 to John D Rockefeller's assessment, yet he did not protest. A representative said he was very well satisfied with the valuation of 645809 for his Pocantico Hills country place, while the newly completed stone mansion is assessed at 250000.
A valuable pet fox terrier belonging to Mr Marcus Bull, agent of the Southern Express Company, was killed at Appomattox station this morning after running after a chicken and crossing the tracks in front of an A O U train. The wheels severed the dog's body.
Judge Wm H Mann candidate for governor gave the oration at Bethel Military Academy closing exercises in Warrenton Virginia. He presented medals to top cadets while Dr Currie of Washington and Lee spoke to the cadets. A large evening ball followed and memorial exercises are planned. Warrenton High School also closed with two graduates W G Bartenstein and Krasmue Helm.
Norfolk, June 2 The discharge of 1 500 employes from the Norfolk navy yard is threatened by June 16. On that date battleships Virginia Louisiana and Minnesota are expected to leave and the heavy discharge will result from lack of work. There are now employed in the navy yard 3 100 men, as many as ever were employed there at one time.
United States brewers meet in Atlantic City to halt the anti saloon movement. Open sessions push public education on respectable saloons while secret talks argue for reducing saloon political power. Rev John P Peters leads a public meeting urging lawful operation and stricter liquor law enforcement. President Liebmann presides as speakers include Allan McLane Hamilton and John Koren.
The Deputy Supreme Organizer of the Loyal Order of Moose arrives to establish a lodge in Petersburg next Wednesday at Odd Fellows hall on Sycamore street. James Hancock handles charter lists. The Virginia chapter, new to the state, traces back to Louisville in 1888 and shows rapid growth in northern and western cities with lodges up to 8600 members. Petersburg Lodge is expected to start with about 150 members.
Newport News Virginia June 2 A proposed bill would ban hiring children under 14 and make it unlawful to keep such a child from school. The State Federation of Labor backs the measure and the resolution to introduce it passed by a large majority at today’s meeting. Delegates will attend a central labor union banquet tomorrow night with officers to be elected Friday.
President Taft’s portrait by Spanish painter Joaquín Sorolla has reached Cincinnati and been installed in the private art gallery of President Taft’s brother Charles Taft. The price is not disclosed, but believed to be five or six figures.
Large remnants of embroidery offered at half price with earliest buyer preference. Also special bargains on Ladies Muslin underwear including drawers gowns skirts and sets with embroidery, prices ranging from 5c to 50c per item, discounts on cross bar and wide embroidery varieties throughout the week.
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