Chancery Suit Aims to Reach Abernathy Creditors
In Petersburg Virginia the clerk announces a chancery suit to convene the creditors of W S Abernathy and settle accounts for a deed of trust dated May 3 1909. Non-resident creditors and unknown creditors are urged to appear within fifteen days of publication to protect their interests and a copy is to be published in The Daily Progress for four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abernathy & Uls
W. S. Abernathy
George Mason
Abernathy
Samuel L. Harris
Frederick A. Johnson
Milton Harris
Partners
Harris, Johnson & Co
Old Spring Distilling Co
Luxor Distilling Co
Hambro Distilling & Distributing Co., & Corporation
Ss. Cahn and
Va. Belt
Cahn, Belt & Co
H. Rosenheim
D. G. Rosenheim
Packham & Co
Velersleg Bakery
W. 8
Daily Progress
Petersburg
Gilliam
Geo. Mason
Public Auction of Taft Luncheon Items at Centre Hill
On Monday afternoon a public auction will be held in front of the stable at Centre Hill featuring a miscellaneous lot used for the luncheon and reception to President Taft. Items include turf tables rope fairy lamps wire tree guards baskets tubs door mats and lumber. Each article to be sold to the highest bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centre Hill
Taft
Funeral Notice for Mrs Elizabeth 4
Funeral for Mrs Elizabeth 4 from Gil- Septet Toastrow on Sunday at 11. Family invited to attend and help with arrangements.
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Elizabeth
Dissension Among Bankers in Newport News
Newport News Va May 21 After a busy day Virginia Bankers Association held its sixty sixth annual meeting in the Chamber of Commerce. Distinguished guests included John B Wise of New York A J Montague former Virginia governor and Charles M Moore judge of the New York City Superior Court. Officers to be elected tomorrow with H A Walker cashier of National Valley Bank Staunton discussed as next president. Legislative committee report outlined bills governing state and private banks stirring concern among bankers. Schmelz Brothers Bank of the city condemned a bill forcing private banks to incorporate as aimed at his institution.
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Newport News
Virginia Bankers’ Association
John &. Wise
New York
A.J. Montague
Virginia
Charles M. Moore
Superior Court of
New York City
H. A. Walker
National Valley Bank
Staunton
George A. Schmelz
Schmelz Brothers’ Bank
Hidden pirate hoard found along Portuguese coast
In Pardelha, a small fishing village south of Lisbon, residents have unearthed a cache of silver cups, rings, crucifixes, and coinage dating to the 17th and 18th centuries. Fishermen and villagers have continued digging as waves shift beach soil, suspecting plunder from Spanish coast forts and Portuguese pirate bands.
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Pardelha
Lisbon
Portugal
Bate Nad
Atlantic
Strand
Sei
Oast
Spain
Muff Beds Explained as Fur Trade Item in New York
A passerby misinterpreted the term muff bed as a sleeping furniture item but it refers to the inner part of a muff. The muff bed is a double wallet bag stuffed with down, produced in various shapes, and sold to furriers for finishing with silk or satin lining. Manufacturers in New York produce thousands annually as a ready supply for next winter.
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Reddy
New York
Colors and color driven deaths in fowl experiment
Charles B Davenport reports on an experiment where various colors and patterns of chicks were raised for two hours and then attacked by crows. Of 24 fatalities, 1 white, 15 mottled gray and white died, while none showed strong distinct markings. The study suggests colored plumage may affect domesticated birds' safety.
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Anti
Charles B. Davenport
Tegié Institution
Tarze
Automatic street lighting by gas in London suburb
In Loudoun a new automatic lighting system uses incandescent gas to illuminate 1300 lamps over sixteen square miles. The device proves reliable and economical, especially during fog. Lights can be instantly lit when fog settles and extinguished when it lifts, promising broader adoption.
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London
Loudoun
Simple Eating Habits Across Cultures and Royalties
The text traces breakfast norms, noting some cultures dine late and skip morning meals while the French favor luncheon and nonbreakfast lifestyles. It cites Boston Herald on health, contrasts royal Norwegian court life, and includes a civic debate on protecting the national flag. It ends with German troops preparing paper kettles, a Japanese invention for boiling water.
The Longest Courtship Ends On Deathbed Marriage
The record longest courtship lasted seventy five years between Franz Rosner and Anna Reniner of Oberpolitz Bohemia. They postponed their wedding until Franz fell fatally ill and wed on his deathbed at age one hundred, dying two days later. The widow is ninety three.
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Franz Rosner
Anna Reniner
Oberpolitz
Bohemia
Franz
Brilliant Lightning Over Tyrolean Lake
A brilliant and startling spectacle occurred in a Tyrolean valley near Tannheim as a violent storm arose. Several globes of lightning rolled over the lake and a column of water rose thirty feet from the center, with small flashes at its top. The display lasted about three minutes.
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Tannheim
China Turns Over Furrows to Seed New Year
The era of China as an agricultural nation is noted here with the traditional practice of starting the new year, which begins in spring, by turning over furrows in the sacred field. It also mentions 270 active volcanoes worldwide, many being relatively small.
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China
Greeks Invented Backgammon In 1224 Claim
A historical note asserts that backgammon was invented by Greeks in 1224, with the claim highlighting ancient origins of the board game.
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Progress
Westover
Cuthbert Bros., Inc
Cuthbert Bros
R. M. Perkins
You Dale Park
Premises
Joseph Hellan
Halifax St
Traylor
Farmers Bank of Butterworth
Butterworth
Banking House
H. H. Galusha
Irginia
Hastings Court
W.S. Abernathy
Pure Food Bakery
Bank St
Cabtorta
Tate
Boston Herald
Norway
A, Rosenstock & CO
Mattings
Japan
Geo. Cameron, Jr
E. A. Hartley
B. B. Jones
Nottingham
Roseastock
Halfax Street
Sycamore
H. Wice’s Department Stores
Rk. Bowman
South Street
Corner Market
High Streets
Titmus
Sycamore Street
Burlingame
Burlingame Underwriters
S. 12Th Street
Richmond, Va
Messrs. B, E, Hinckle
R. T. Matteson
Appomattox
L. M. Moore
Bollingbrook Street
A. Gellman & Co. Pawnbrokers
Serge
Louis Baxter & CO
Men’s Tailors
Russo
Petersburg Hardware Co L
Our
South
Sycamore St
City
Dinwiddie Co
Hinton
Washington
Harding, Byrne, Rome and
Shepard Sts
W. W. Donnan
Bank Street
John Wood
South Avenue
Old Street
Mathews, St
Southside Realty Co., Inc
R. R. Percivail
Mg’r
McIlwaine
Brunet & Sommers
W.R. Nichols Coal Co
Popham
Dragytatn
Mall 16
Williams Meq, CO
Props
Cleveland, D
W. E. Armstrong & Co
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