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Newspaper
Petersburg Daily Progress
Location
Petersburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1905
Page
1
An ad style note extols the pace of six day bicycle races and business contests wearing competitors down. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for indigestion and nutrition, promising improved assimilation and stronger health. A testimonial from Mr. GM Wilson cites better eating and a recovering sick baby.
A weather report notes showers and warmer temperatures tonight in Virginia with rain possible Sunday. Strong winds not mentioned. Authorities urge caution for outdoor plans and travel conditions.
The Camp of Confederate Veterans A. P. Hill Camp will attend Grace P. EB church tomorrow night. Rev. C Braxton Bryan will deliver a special sermon. The official order of the Camp appears on the fourth page.
A crowded church notices page lists multiple denominations with regular services, Sunday schools, and evening sermons. St Andrew's chapel holds Sunday and Thursday services. Good-Shepherd Memorial, St Pauls, St Johns, Wesley, High Street, Park View, and others publish times and welcomes. Christian Science and Baptist notices also appear with details on sermons, prayers, and special events for visitors.
William Hatch, colored, appeared before the Mayor on two charges of misconduct at the First Ebenezer Baptist Church on Halifax Street. He was fined $10 and costs on one charge and sentenced to thirty days in jail on the other.
Mrs. Lauren J Powell wife of Albert T Powell of Dinwiddie died early this morning at her home near McKenney after a lamp exploded igniting her clothing. She was about 62 and survived by her husband and eight children. Funeral set for tomorrow at 11 from Good Shepherd Church in Blandford.
Robert Portner Brewing Co proclaims its beer the best, citing high quality hops and malt, remodeled brewery, up to date machinery, electric motors, and cold storage. Depot at River and Second invites public inspection. Call 162 for home delivery. Bargain at W. H. Bock's Variety Store 22 Bollingbrook street with 100 yards 35 chatting for 22¢ yd.
James P Halligan died at 4 30 this morning at his mother Mrs Mary Halligan s Guarantee Street home after a long illness. A charter member of Petersburg Aerie of Eagles he was the first from that group to die. He belonged to Catholic Knights of America St Patrick s Catholic Beneficial Society Richmond lodge AOH and was about 44. Survived by his mother three sisters and two brothers.
Memorial Day exercises drew a large crowd to Blandford Cemetery to honor Confederate dead. Rev. C. Braxton Bryan of Grace P. E. church delivered the oration in ideal parade weather. Groups participating included A. P. Hill Camp C. V., the Sons of Veterans, Pa sternburg Greys, Uniform Bank of Pythians and the Police.
A Petersburg resident asks for a floor paint lasting two weeks. The store replies that Devon's offers a gloss finish that will wear two years with proper application, at Peters burg Builders' Supply.
In Norfolk on June 9 pleadings were filed in federal court in the case of John B. Brickhouse versus C. T. Brooke and William Jessop election judges who refused his vote in Hunterville district during the November 4 1902 congressional election Brickhouse seeks 5000 damages arguing the new Virginia constitution invalidates the registration list while defendants contend lack of jurisdiction and excessive damages require removal of the claim The action’s date is pending trial and the firms Carter Hayes of Richmond and John S Wise represent the plaintiff while Attorney General Anderson Captain R C Marshall and Judge D Tucker Brooke represent the defendants Harrison Co ad on Spring Suit advised.
Miss Lizzie Spencer of Dinwiddie visits Miss Edith Keeler. The infant son of G A Batte of Greensville county died last evening. Daisy Doyle and Gertrude Rives of Dinwiddie visit Miss Mattie Couch on Washington street. Baptist Sunday School Association meets Sunday at 3 30 p m at Matoaca Baptist church. Cockade City and Country Club nines played a twelve inning game yesterday afternoon. Cockade City won 9 to 7. About forty small flags used for speaker's stand in Blandford cemetery were stolen after memorial exercises. Steamship Monroe leaves Norfolk for New York Sunday at 3 p m instead of 7 30 p m as announced yesterday. Capt John T Parham and wife depart tomorrow for Louisville Ky. Parham is a delegate from A P Hill Camp to the Confederate Reunion. Market Street Church Sunday night services support the Female Orphan Asylum. choir and orphans will sing recitations.
In a city hearing Aggie Hill and Emma Turner, both colored, discharged after violations of city ordinance. Willie Hatch, colored, fined 10 dollars and costs for violation and sentenced to 30 days in jail for misdemeanor.
London reports a Moscow based general strike threat by doctors lawyers teachers engineers pharmacists railway workers clerks and others. A union of unions has drawn up an emphatic manifesto calling for universal action to pressure internal reforms. They plan demonstrations and will refuse political testimony, seeking aid from revolutionists.
The Keystone Dramatic Co gave a splendid performance of Rose Coghlan’s Forget Me Not at Ferndale Casino last evening with Miss Maud Leone and Mr Willard Deshiell leading. The company’s next bill is Mystery of Woodlawn and more repertoire titles are promised, including The Lost Paradise Christian Resurrection. Guaranteed Bicycles $16.00 at 17 Bank St by Jas Y Branch.
Tomorrow at 11 o clock Children’s Day exercises replace regular services at First Baptist Church A short address by Rev Dr Taylor and an excellent program of music and recitations are planned An orchestra will attend and fine music is expected
Maggie A Brady transfers to W H Deadman a lot on Terrace Ave with trustees to John J Coleman and a Gill street lot to Cuthbert. Ella V Green transfers to Chas I Green a Halifax street lot.
The steamship Monros departs Norfolk tomorrow at 3 p.m. Tickets are on sale and baggage will be checked at Union Station.
Daily through coach service to Virginia Beach via Norfolk and Western operates without change between Richmond and Virginia Beach on the Ocean Shore Route. The train leaves Richmond daily at 7 p.m. and leaves Norfolk returning at 7:35 p.m. District Passenger Agent H. Bosley notes the schedule is effective at once and continues until further notice.
The ad asserts Devoe's paint will wear longer and is heavier bodied than competitors, weighing 3 to 8 ounces more per pint. Sold by Petersburg Builders' Supply Co.
New York reports definite knowledge that both Russian and Japanese governments accepted President Roosevelt's suggestion and that a meeting of representatives is assured. Tokio notes Japan agrees to appoint plenipotentiaries to discuss Russian proposals. St Petersburg confirms Russia ready to appoint representatives to hear Japan's proposals.
Boston June 9. Supreme Secretary W O Robson says revolt over the Supreme Council rate increase in the Royal Arcanum will be limited. Councils nationwide are lining up in favor of the new system. Protests may come but likely no effect. injunctions could be sought though not expected. Previous similar cases under Massachusetts law allowed adjusting rates with consent only for benefits. Working Gloves at Harrison Co 25c.
New York on the site of the Plaza Hotel at Fifty ninth street and the Plaza a new hotel is planned to rise within the next year eleven stories or more to rival any world structure. It will contain nearly 1000 rooms and cost about 15 million dollars. Initially the plan was to remodel the present Plaza and add on the Fifty ninth street site for about 2 million, but Frederick Sterry who will manage the hotel urged building an entirely new structure.
Albany June 9 Judge Rufus W Peckham of the Supreme Court declined to grant a writ of error in the Mary Rogers murder case. The Vermont woman, now under sentence for killing her husband, loses the last hope of appeal to the United States Court.
A newspaper ad announces 600 yards of embroidery mostly 17 inches wide at 19 cents per yard, four lots with deep discounts, plus new match sets and shirtwaist bands. Also advertised are 75 dozen ladies vests at 60 cents per dozen, children’s vests, and men’s balbriggan underwear and shirts at substantially reduced prices. The sale touts savings of at least 25 percent and stock from a wholesale clearance.
A jumble of early 20th century sale items lists 20 dozen ladies thread drop stitch hose at 26 cents per pair, ladies lace hose in multiple colors at 23 cents, infants short socks from 10 cents, misses white hose up to 12 inches in length at 10 cents, plus 25 pieces of wide Persian ribbon in assorted colors.
Advertises silk kimonas with discounted prices and a large stock of ladies muslin underwear. Claims 15 to 25 percent savings on many garments, with weekly special prices on gowns skirts and corset covers. Also notes sheets pillowcases and linens bought from manufacturers, emphasizing low prices and material costs.
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