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Newspaper
Petersburg Daily Progress
Location
Petersburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1909
Page
1
Showers expected tonight and Thursday over Virginia. Coal and Coke Co proposes clean fuel, steady prices aligned with conditions, reliable delivery, and customer satisfaction tied to profit. Cockade City Coal and Coke Co. phone 57.
The vocal and instrumental recital by Mrs Nellie Teresa Powers will be held tomorrow night at A P Hill Camp Hall on Table Street instead of St. Joseph's school hall. Ticket holders are advised of the venue change for a benefit supporting the school ahead of its commencement at the Academy of Music next Tuesday afternoon. Worthington Patent Adjustable Lift Screen offered at 1 15, 1 85, and 1 85. ART ORINA and FURN SHOP.
Mr. B F Chambers visits Memphis brother. Mrs Henry Atkinson ill after paralysis. King's Daughters meet June 10 at 5 pm at Mrs E Kent 15 S Market. Treasurer John Dargrave of Dinwiddie in city. Archie Wilson, formerly of Petersburg, visiting Roanoke. Mrs Frank M D'Alfon and daughter Jean to Patterson NJ. Miss Dora Harper visiting Mrs J T Collins. Misses Mary and Emily Lunsford back from Norfolk. Miss Bessie Bailey recovering from rheumatism. No service at Washington Street M E Church due to Dr Winn away. Mrs Jones of Emporia visiting Mrs O L Brister. No St Pauls P E service due to Memorial Day. Marie Dunn awards J C Rowell contract for Apollo street residence about 3600 with steam heat. Andrews & Co architects. Large crowd saw Military Barber at Cockade. film Tonight Lovers’ Turbles. New song Daddy’s Little Girl. Cockade City Coal and Coke Co sells best Pennsylvania anthracite and other fuels at Summer Prices. phone 27.
The Ettrick Graded School in Ettrick Virginia held closing exercises last Friday evening with recitations songs and drills enjoyed by attendees. Graduates included Osrrie Seidel Thelma Moore CorA Blanken ship Irene Butler Hazel Rodgers Louise Moore Alric Thomas Bessie Beale.
Sheriff Galusha of Dinwiddie County returned from New York State with a requisition to extradite Mary Booth for trial on murder. Governor Hughes refused to honor the requisition, saying evidence so far is insufficient to convict and will hold Booth subject to more evidence. Jane House furnishings sale in basement offers big values. items include art, china, and furniture at low prices.
Arch ie Johnson colored violation city ordinance continued to June 10 Martin Coleman colored violation city ordinance fined 5 Herbert Newson misdemeanor fined 60 Minnie R Gray misdemeanor fined 50 Forrest Collier violation city ordinance discharged Nellie Nugent Emma Jane Wheelhouse sod Mary Wells misdemeanor continued to morrow The more you SPEND the more you save At Gill & Hoy's
At the Hastings Court Chas. Clayton pleaded guilty to betraying a young colored woman under marriage promise and was sentenced to two years. A new trial was requested, but the verdict was set aside and the Commonwealth’s Attorney entered a nolle prosequi on the girl’s declaration that no promise of marriage existed, resulting in Clayton’s discharge. Under Porch Shades and Ham mocks are especially low in price this week ART CHINA and FURN SHOP
The funeral of Jacob Alfred Andrews was held yesterday afternoon at First Baptist Church with Reverend W. Taylor and Reverend J. Jolliff officiating. Members of A. P. Bill Camp, C. V., attended as mourners. Pall-bearers included R. R. Ramey Isaac Birdsong J. O. Rowell W. H. Goods R. E. Lunaford F. A. Owen J. R. W. Smith Henry O'Neil R. B. Taylor P. W. Smith W. W. Warren and J. H. Bailey. Burial was in Blandford cemetery.
In Harrisonburg on June 8 1900 Mary E Campbell wife of William M Campbell was found guilty of manslaughter for shooting W A Amos at Buena Vista on April 6 He was killed as he tried to enter her home Amos was reconciled with his wife but returned to find her gone Campbell mother of several children faced the verdict with emotion The defense may seek a new trial tomorrow at 10 all as the case closes
Mrs. Melville P Barner of Dinwiddie County received a telegram from Jacksonville Florida stating her nephew Geo Martin Brock was killed there on Saturday age nineteen He is survived by his father grandparents uncles and aunts His mother was a Barner sister who died in March Telegram provided no details and friends lack information about the death The source notes a quiet span between June and January and ends with an unrelated coal advertisement from Oockade City Coal and Phone No 57.
Miss Rose Ellington and Mr. John Julian Whitt wed quietly at the Ellington residence on Shore Street with Rev. F W Moore officiating The couple postponed the larger reception due to the sudden death of the groom’s father in Durham North Carolina and Mr Whitt departed after the ceremony The notice notes promotions in a local window display of work pants at Gill Hoy Co.
In Atlanta on Sunday night a real live snake was found crawling in the ward for drunks at a police station. Prisoners yelled snakes as officers searched a negro inmate who concealed the reptile. He was fined heavily for the act.
Petersburg Lodge of Elks reports strong Telegram replies from all Elk Lodges regarding June 16 gathering for the Third Annual Reunion. A large crowd is anticipated with plans for Coggin's Point barbecue and a steamer trip on the James River. Committee heads, opening services, speeches by notable citizens and visiting Grand Lodge officers, plus music, aim to feature Petersburg as an ideal convention city. Special sale on work pants by Gill & Hoy, Inc.
The Southside Medical Association held its 25th meeting in the Chamber of Commerce hall. Papers were read and discussed, followed by a smoker hosted by the Petersburg Medical Faculty. Officers listed include President C. W. Antrop and several vice presidents, treasurer, secretary, and an executive committee spanning Surry, Wakefield, Mimporia, Dendron, Powelton, Jarratt, Courtland, Yale, Smoky Ordinary, and Emporia in Virginia.
The Special Board Directors of Central State Hospital held a regular meeting today. Of the three members only two, R. B. Cooke of Norfolk and Robt Gillis of this city, were present. Routine business was transacted, then the Board was entertained by Superintendent Dr. W. F. Drewry. The hospital and grounds are in first class condition.
In Boomer mine violence flared as Sheriff Dickinson arrested fifteen rioters after they fired over 100 shots at repairers and shot at Mine Superintendent Gillies. About 400 foreigners seized firearms and fled to the hills, with deputies guarding the mine after further exchanges of gunfire. no injuries reported.
Chicago Republicans secure a majority of judges in Cook County races On Monday they elected the single superior court judge and eight of fourteen circuit court judges in the county election The result shifts control within the county judiciary and strengthens Republican influence in the bench.
Lexington, June 8. Bloodhounds aided by Judge Taulbee traced suspects Levi Johnson and Elisha Smith to Perry County where they were arrested for firing the shot that wounded Sheriff Callahan. The case ties to the Callahan feud and reconvenes armed factions as doctors fight to save the chieftain. Govan Smith arrested for attempt and conspiracy. further arrests planned in Perry County as ties to the Cockrill and Cox Gox killings emerge.
Petersburg lodge of Moose organized last evening at Odd Fellows Hall with a membership of forty. Elected for the ensuing term were Past Dictator Jas Hancock, Dictator J R Wheary, Vice Dictator Herbert Plummer, Prelate G L Throckmorton, Master-at-Arms J J Picc dat, Inside Sentinel O S Steger, Outside Sentinel O B Williams, Secretary A G Holt, Treasurer Walter Eanes, Orator Frank Wood.
Annual Memorial Day observed this afternoon with a parade by A. P. Hill Camp and Peters burg Grays, and ceremonies at Blandford cemetery under the Ladies' Memorial Association. Major Benj. Harrison was chief marshal and Gen. Stith Bolling presided. Services included a prayer by Rev. D. H. Rolaton, singing of The Last Reveille, an oration by Capt. Carter R. Bishop, introduced by Mayor Jones, and the benediction.
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