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Newspaper
Petersburg Daily Progress
Location
Petersburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
1
Claim asserts that Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures weak lungs. The advertisement targets readers seeking respiratory relief with a tonic product claim and no clinical evidence provided. Contains marketed health benefit and product name without corroborating data.
A $3000 forfeit challenges the World's Dispense Medical Association to produce original signatures of testimonial writers for many endorsements printed in their ads. Mrs. Cora L. Sunderland of Chaneyville Maryland recounts dramatic health improvement after using Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Favorite Prescription and Pellets, noting restored strength and daily activity.
A forecast for Virginia calls for fair conditions tonight and Friday with cooler temperatures. Light to moderate winds are expected as high pressure influences the region. No precipitation anticipated as the period remains dry.
Ladies will be admitted free tonight at Ferndale Casino if accompanied by an escort with a paid admission. Forget-Me-Not last night was highly enjoyed. The performance was a most creditable one.
The condition of Mrs. H. F. Allen is much improved. The council is holding an adjourned meeting this afternoon. Treasurer Gilliam of Dinwiddie County was in the city today. Miss Katherine West has gone to visit Miss DeBerry in Suffolk. The West Street M E Church will run an excursion to West Point August 3. Rev. J. S. Ribble has returned after ten days with his parents at Wytheville. Mrs. Shackleford of Chesterfield is bedridden with rheumatism. The police in new uniforms will be inspected this afternoon at the police station. Miss Myrtle Page of Richmond is visiting Mrs. C. B. Allgood on Washington Street. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Plummer have arrived after an extended bridal tour. Mr. Levin Brown of Manchester was in the city today. Mrs. J. Spooner Epes has returned from a visit to her mother in Suffolk. A license was issued for the marriage of Edward L. Allen and Myrtle Leal Monroe, both of this city. The funeral of Mrs. Susan Warwick will be held tomorrow at 10 from Market Street Church. Southern Female College commencement exercises were held last night before a large audience. The Woman’s Christian Association will meet Monday at 5 at their Harrison Street home. Rev. Robert Barnwell will conduct services at Good Shepherd Church tonight at 8:15. Mr. Robt. A. Keys of Petersburg was operated on for appendicitis yesterday by Dr. McGuire. third operation for the same disease. LOST Small double-case silver watch with gold chain. last seen Sunday on Fillmore, Harrison, New, or Harding streets. Return to office for reward.
Right Rev. Bishop Van de Vyver of Richmond issues a letter directing that after January 1, 1906 church choirs be all male. Pastors must form male and boy choirs by September and teach Gregorian music, following Pope Pius X encyclical. Bishop Keiley of Savannah earlier implemented the Pope's wishes.
In a Richmond address dated June 7 Rev W R Gastar missionary preacher and Newport News editor warned that his race was regressing and that in 40 years they could return to bondage He claimed most Black people have turned away from opportunity and are regressing toward "the devil and captivity."
Keyser West Virginia June 7 Col Thomas R Davis has been elected to Congress from the Second West Virginia district defeating Republican James Lakin by a 1000 to 1200 majority. Davis 77, brother of former Senator Henry G Davis, one of the state’s wealthiest prominent men for generations. He will not seek re election and this term will end his public career.
General Stith Boiling issues orders for the June 9 1905 Memorial Day ceremonies in Petersburg Va assemblies form on Bollingbrook Sycamore streets with lines of march to Blandford cemetery. Officers and guests to assemble at 4318 pm with piedmont veterans and Ladies Memorial Association participants invited to take the electric cars after Wythe Street.
The Norfolk and Western railway posted April earnings of 2,098,519.90, up 188,868.66 from 1904. Freight earnings rose 11 percent while operating expenses reached 1,288,569.74. Net earnings amounted to 809,860.16, an increase of 60,643.65 or 8 percent.
Mr. James Seay of Matoaca transforms Beach Island just above Ferndale park into a lovely recreation area. The island, formed by the Appomattox river and Matoaca canal, offers a cool spring, ample shade, easy access, and free admission for outing parties.
In South Bend Indiana on June 7 the Northern Indiana Baptist Association declined a reform proposed by Rev. Wheeler of Elkhart. The motion would have expressed opposition to criticizing the Baptist brotherhood over Rockefeller amid claims of no proof of misconduct.
John C. Reed, a young white man, was arrested for attempting to pass bogus checks. He waived examination in the mayor's court and the case was certified to the Hastings Court. Reed expresses regret for his misconduct.
The Norfolk and Western Railway runs a through coach between Richmond and Virginia Beach on the Ocean Shore Limited. It departs Richmond daily at 8 p.m. and returns from Norfolk at 9:26 a.m. O H Bosley, District Passenger Agent. Do not think of buying your boy a new Spring Suit unless you see Harrison and Co. on the Corner.
The Colored Baptist Ministers and Deacons Union met at Gilfield church with Rev. P. R. Berry presiding. Minutes were approved and a debate on Baptists versus Pedo-Baptists led by Revs. J. Buckner JT. M. Bowman G. B. Howard and Deacon A. Forbes followed. The next meeting is set for Bethany Baptist church the first Wednesday in July with Deacon Forbes leading.
A letter to Simon Seward of Petersburg Virginia describes a 1384 Croton River bank hovwen in Brewsters New York. It lists past painting materials lead and oil Devos and various costs from 400 to 860 dollars and mentions Petersburg Builders' Supply Co selling their paint.
Secret Service agents in Washington arrested John Johnson, a Swedish national, for writing letters to Miss Alice Roosevelt. He claimed to be sent from Sweden to marry her and explained his mission in his letters. He was detained in Jacksonville and committed to an asylum after the arrest. he had prior asylum residence and had been out two years.
The Circuit Court with Judge Watson dismissed Lewis Sheffield appeal for lack of proper appellate path after fining him $50 plus costs for allegedly running a gambling house. Theodore Glazier, Sr. case postponed due to counsel illness. Court then handled chancellor business as ad jobs at W H Beck's Variety Store promo follows.
The real estate assessors Mesera OC L Barksdale and H C Mann completed the 1906 assessment at 4 pm. Total value of whites property 6 671 740 and colored property 527 470 waste land 400 grand total 7 099 610. Compared with 1905 total 6 683 960 the 1906 assessment shows an increase of 415 650.
A brief notice notes gloves available at Harrison and Co. for twenty five cents a pair. The item highlights affordable work gloves likely for trades or general use. Local shop inventory update underscores affordable pricing.
President Roosevelt campaigns for a peace preliminaries settlement as he seeks good offices to bring Japan and Russia to agreement. The piece notes his central role on the world stage and the belief that a key obstacle may be removed through his mediation.
In Norfolk Virginia a three year old boy, Leroy Jones, the son of J T Jones, died at St Vincent's Hospital after drinking half a cup of whiskey taken from a bottle his father had brought home for medicinal use. The father, a saloon keeper, was involved in the incident.
Mary Cole, colored, fined 250 dollars for assault. William Green, colored, peace warrant discharged. John QC Reed, felony, sent on to Hastings Court for trial.
Summer excursion tickets with stopping privileges and return validity to October 1 1905 are on sale to mountain and seashore resorts via the Norfolk and Western Railway. For the new Summer Resort Book and hotel lists, contact O D Smith or F W Jones at the depot, or D H Bosley district Boston agent.
Mrs. Joseph Canepi reports her six-year-old son Charles remains in a deathlike sleep after 63 days, showing no real signs of consciousness. Despite daily eye fluttering, there is no recognition as he is fed with milk and eggs, sometimes through a tube or spoon, and his spine cold with ice packs to control fever spikes.
Cumberland Maryland June 7 Lawson Trail aged forty and Walter Granison aged sixteen were killed by lightning while seeking shelter in an out house used as a pig shed near Bedford. The two story structure with a cupola likely drew the bolt. Trail was burned while his clothing remained intact and Granison’s coat was torn and a new shoe burned from his right foot. Trail's brother recently served as keeper of the poor house. Charles Lawrence also near Granison was knocked down by the lightning.
In Newport News Virginia on June 7 an aged veteran W D Frisby at the Hampton Soldiers' Home leaped from a second story hospital window amid poor health. He had earlier attempted self harm by cutting his throat. He was temporarily strapped to a cot but freed himself and died instantly before aid could reach him.
Norfolk Virginia June 7 After a two and a half day strike the bricklayers returned to work on the 14 story National Bank of Commerce building. They halted on the sixth floor saying the wages of 5 dollars a day were too low and demanded 5 dollars 50 cents. A compromise of 5 dollars 25 cents was agreed and work resumed.
Lincoln Nebraska June ceremony conferred the degree of doctor of laws on William J Bryan. Announcement noted a $500 donation to Nebraska Wesleyan University from Mrs William J Bryan, drawn from a $10,000 fund provided by the late Philo S Bennett.
Salem Maasha advertises 500 yards of wide embroideries and lace lots with deep price cuts. It promises 25 percent savings on widths and prices, plus a line of match sets and shirting bands. Flooded with lace stock, the sale features hundreds of dozens of vests, shirts, underwear, stock, and hose at low prices across multiple sizes and colors.
Silk kimonas offered in oriental shades with prices from 5.50 to 6.50 for higher grades, plus cheaper lines from 98 up. A wide range of muslin underwear, gowns, skirts, corset covers, drawers, and chemises advertised with notable discounts and a claim of 15 to 25 percent savings on many items.
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