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Newspaper
Petersburg Daily Progress
Location
Petersburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1909
Page
1
The forecast for Virginis calls for unsettled conditions with local thunder showers tonight or Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to remain largely unchanged.
Justice Plummer presides a police court session listing numerous defendants marked colored with violations of city ordinances, several discharged, many fined from $2.50 to $250, and sentences including short jail terms. The document ends with an advertisement for Rucker's Great Sale and upcoming specials.
Alfredo Sanchez known bull fighter was killed when a bull knocked him down and gored a lung. He died minutes after being rushed to the ring hospital. Another rider, El Titi, was badly injured when a bull jumped the fence and gored him in the head.
Public auction on Wednesday June 30 1909 at 5 pm for a desirable residence on High Street and two lots on Gilliam Street. The three parcels may be sold together or separately with terms including one fourth cash and deferred payments secured by deed of trust. Proceeds fund purchase by Mrs. W. M. Winfree and taxes insured by buyer. possession Sept 12 1909. George Mason attorney. T Pannill's Sons Auctioneers.
Owners leaving the city offer a corner residence at Adams and Wythe known as No 15 South Adams Street for sale. Prospective purchasers are invited to inspect the property. For particulars apply at the residence or to W. Lee Rahily.
Miss Helen Totty visits Miss Gerrtrude Hatcher in Farmville. Mrs. Samuel Miller of New York visits her son A. Miller on Harrison Street. Mrs. Bettie W. Smithson ill at her son’s residence. Mr. W. M. Smithson convalescent on Dunlop Street. Catherine Virginia, five, daughter of W. M. and Mabel L. Hubbard, suffers inflammatory rheumatism. Wm. Hoy Wubbard, 16 months, dies at N. Jones Street. funeral at residence with Rev. Dr. Taylor. Mrs. Duncan McLeod of North Carolina visits sisters J. C. Hardy and Hester Williamson. Lawn party by Blandford M. E. Ladies’ Aid at Mrs. R. B. Hanes home. all invited. No public interest in Umatings Court. Phoenix Bible class lawn party at West Had Park with nightly White Ribbon Cadet Band concerts. Prof. A. K. Davis and family go to Virginia Beach for week. W. H. Davis commissioned decorator in Dinwiddie for Geo. Burgess residence. Democratic City Central Committee to meet tonight at City Engineer’s office. Mrs. G. W. Butt and son Clyde of Norfolk visit J. C. Hardy on Byrne Street.
A good congregation listened attentively to Rev. D. S. Henkel at Washington street Christian church. The fluent speaker led practical sermons each night at 8 o'clock. The church is well ventilated and comfortable in hot weather. Tonight's subject: The Old Man Crucified. The public is invited.
Ad copy lists Eddy Ice Chest as an ice saver and Vador Ham mocks, plus Hand Woven porch shades and Crex Rugs. Mentions Blue Flame Wick Oil Stoves as reliable. No clear events or people. Product names and brands dominate the sparse readable text.
The Ladies Auxiliary of St Stephen's church will host a lawn party on the church grounds for the church’s benefit. Tomorrow night at 8.80 Mr Ernest Cosby of Richmond with violinist Rein Hart will give an organ recital at the church to raise funds for a new organ.
Mrs Ida Wagner wife of Frank Wagner died yesterday morning at Petersburg Hospital after an operation following a ten day illness. Aged 20 she was the daughter of Monroe Brockwell now of the city and left with her husband and five children. Funeral at St. Joseph's Catholic church with pallbearers and burial in Blandford cemetery.
A State Board of Charities and Correction committee led by Col J Alston Cabell Dr Paulus A Irving and Rev J T Mastin spends the day inspecting all hospital departments. They will report findings to Hospital Directors and the Governor under a law requiring six monthly improvements across state institutions. Rucker's June Reduction Sale opened Saturday with a rush as customers packed the store for bargains.
The Phillipa line ran a steamer named Pokanoket yesterday afternoon for an excursion up the James River toward Richmond. About 460 people joined the trip, the largest crowd yet for these popular outings, and the party reported a most delightful experience overall.
The Knights of Columbus announce a moonlight excursion aboard the steamer Pokanucket tomorrow night. Music and refreshments will be provided for a promised enjoyable, well-attended evening with a large anticipated crowd.
Lydonville Vermont June 27 President Theodora N Vail head of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company declined to discuss the Western Union purchase rumor saying the report is untrue.
The Georgia Railroad arbitration board rejected white firemen seniority over Black workers while stressing intelligence in promotion. Negro firemen would be paid the same as whites, with exams and seniority guiding promotions to engineer, and possible demotions if exams fail. Hardwick dissented on equal pay, citing safety concerns.
The Wesley Methodist church hosted children's services with a fine programme. The young participants acquitted themselves well and the large congregation showed appreciation with a generous collection. The school led in attendance among Methodist schools in the city.
A large crowd packed the Cockade Saturday night to hear Mr. Bass sing the Blue and the Gray and view new motion pictures. A fall program featuring Dixie Daisy four passenger lawn swing is advertised at $1.75 by Kent Fur Co.
In Chicot Texas on a Saturday night J J H Moser aged forty seven was shot dead while kneeling in a church Roy E Burcham nineteen shot him from a pew killing him instantly Burcham is the son in law of the victim and his wife had just left him and stood beside her father during the shooting
The convict camp relocates to Old Town Creek at the Cook farm to begin work on five miles of road north from Petersburg. A Swift Creek resident is urged to run for Legislature, banking on strong local support. Farming expands, bread prices rise, Rev. W. A. Lawson joins Woodlawn Baptist Church, and its Sunday school plans a picnic near Ellerslie on July 8. Crowds flock to Rosenstock Stores for discounts. multiple fabric and gingham specials highlighted in the Index Appeal.
Dr Hastings UJ Wart of New York City, president of the Children’s Department of the Russell Seger Foundation, visits Virginia and spoke at Table Street Presbyterian Church yesterday morning and Washington Street Methodist Church this evening. He leads nationwide child welfare work and previously served as secretary of the state board of Charities and Corrections and head of the Illinois Children’s Society. He will address a gathering at Washington Street Methodist Church at 8:30 this evening. Public are invited.
A county bridge near Dunlop station on the A C S, three miles from the city, was destroyed by fire early today. It spanned railroad tracks and was likely ignited by a spark from a passing locomotive, causing temporary traffic disruption and fears of falling timbers onto trains. Stone-Lined Water Cooler, Holds Four Gallons of Water. Special at 0.50. Others as low as 1.25. Kent Furn Co.
A public appeal by the father of Mrs Junius Williamson requests charitable contributions to fund disinterment and stomach content analysis to determine the cause of death. Contributions may be left with Mr K A Hartley and proceeds support the investigation.
In Worcester on June 2, Mrs. Mitchell, head of the New England Chinese Sunday School Union, criticizes American women teaching Chinese youths claiming many expose themselves to moral danger. She says virtuous Chinamen fear misled teachers and urges avoidance of women without proper church backing, noting Beijing-like standards of conduct among the community.
Advices from Georgetown say no mob sentiment exists against Will Taylor the Negro youth jailed on charges of attempting criminal assault on Zack Brookings four year old daughter. It is expected Taylor will be discharged. Last night's excitement and troop movements from Lexington were blamed on a malicious joker's work. Soldiers have returned.
In Stockholm the Russian Emperor’s visit is overshadowed by the assassination of General Beckman, a Swedish Coast Artillery thief. An assailant disguised as a worker shot Beckman in the street near the Grand hotel, fatally wounding him before he died at a nearby hospital as Swedes react with collective distress.
Fire at West Norfolk warehouses and pier No. 4 for the Southern Railway destroyed buildings shortly after 9 tonight. Loss estimated around $10,000 with no contents damaged. Fire spread rapidly and was out of control before tugs arrived. origin undetermined.
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor arrived in London via the Baltic and reached Italy Beach this morning then came into the city this afternoon. He was met by David J. Shackleton and Jay A. Seddon, both members of the House of Commons, and other labor leaders accompanied him.
Fragmented sale notes list Edgings and Insertions priced by the yard with bulk offers. Embroideries include 18 inch pieces, some soiled or broken lots, and prices range from 15¢ to 39¢ per yard with various specials and lots described.
Lot Embroideries in Edgings and Insertions priced from 10¢ to 12½¢, with 61-2c qualities. A pretty selection of New Match Sets, Shirt Waist Fronts, Bands for princess dresses, at low prices. 50¢ Men's Neckwear, Four-in-Hands, $1.25 Umbrellas, d0c Children's Parasols, 50c Men's Balbriggan Underwear, $4.00 Men's Lisle Thread, Ladies' Lisle Thread Vests, Gauze Hose, Corset Covers.
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