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The Daily Dispatch: May 12, 1862., [Electronic resource], Death of an Ex-Congressman. (search)
Attempted Burglary --Some fariouz individuals stole the lever belonging to the der used in constructing the new Richmond The a few nights ago and then endeavored to effect an entrance by the same into the jewelry store of Mr. C. C. Walter, on Broad street, near the corner of 5th. They brought to bear on the bolt and lock some pretty hard wrenching, but before they succeeded in their designs, were frightened off by persons residing in the adjacent building — This is the second attempt wrenching, but before they succeeded in their designs, were frightened off by persons residing in the adjacent building — This is the second attempt at a forcible entrance into Mr. Walter's store, while the night-watch are disturbing the colai slumbers of nervous old ladies by the "Charlies" loud snoring on the door steps, resembling very much the high pressure engines of the Yankee gunboats, or in more plain language, the braying of numerous asses in conundrum. "Watchman, what of the night
The Daily Dispatch: March 11, 1863., [Electronic resource], The second advance of the enemy in North Carolina. (search)
taurant on the corner of 7th and Broad streets, were each fined $50 for selling whiskey without a license, and bound over to appear before the Grand Jury. A similar course was taken in regard to a summons issued against Leonard Sewers, proprietor of Steinlein's, on Broad street. The Mayor said he should rigidly enforce the law against all parties selling liquor contrary to law. Edward Hays, who had been sent on to the Hustings Court on suspicion of being concerned in breaking open Chiles & Chenery's store and who was discharged from that accusation and sent back before the Mayor to be examined for attempting to break into the jewelry store of C. C. Walter for the purpose of committing a larceny, was committed to appear before the Hustings Court on the latter charge. When the watchmen took Hays in custody on the night of the robbery of Chiles & Chenery he was coming out of the alley leading to Walters store, and had on his person a jimmy and sugar, such as are used by burglars.
The Daily Dispatch: September 28, 1863., [Electronic resource], Heavy robbery. (search)
Heavy robbery. --On Saturday, last between one and two o'clock, the jewelry store of Mr. C. C. Walter, near the corner of Broad and 6th streets, was forcibly entered and robbed of about forty gold and silver watches, several fine bracelets, and two or three gold chains, valued at about $15,000 or $20,000.--This during act was committed while Mr. Walfer had gone to dinner, the thieves making an entrance through the back door by forcing out the staple which fastened it in the inside. A number of the watches stolen belonged to individuals who had left them there to be repaired, and some of them were of the most superior quality. This is the second or third time attempts have been made to rob Mr. W's store, and only on Saturday week some thief stole from him a very valuable double-case gold watch. This misfortune falls heavily upon him, and it is sincerely hoped his property may be recovered and the scoundrel who perpetrated the theft brought to justice.
The Daily Dispatch: April 28, 1864., [Electronic resource], Provisions at the South. (search)
One egg within another. --A few days since a hen belonging to Mr. C. C. Walter, Jeweller, on Broad street, laid an egg of enormous proportions. On breaking the shell, it was found that the outer one contained about the same quantity of the white substance that an egg of the size would usually hold, while inside of this there was another egg, about the usual size, with shell and everything complete. When taken from the outer shell, the inside egg would not have been noticed from among others. There was no yolk in the first.
The Daily Dispatch: January 19, 1865., [Electronic resource], Runaway.--Five hundred Dollars Reward. (search)
Wanted to Hire, a good Cook, Washer and Ironer, without encumbrance. To one coming well recommended, a liberal price will be paid. C. C. Walter, 131 Broad street. ja 18--2t*