Daily Reflects On Town Life And Local Incidents
A collage of brief items from Baltimore visitors, police activity, church burn attempts, court notes, jail transfers, funerals, and parish fundraisers. Headlines touch Mayor Baird, Miss Mattie Williams, Park View policing, and the Independent Fire Company torchlight plans. Reports mention a shooting verdict, streetcar talks, and various arrests and misadventures around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Wiliams
Baltimore
Baird
Park View
Wm. P. Sturtevant, Sr
Portsmouth
March
Wright Memorial Church
New Jersey
Seaboard Air Line
Charlotte
N. Cc
Independent Fire Company
Walter C. Brooks
Washington
C. W. Bryan
Staten Island
Hinkerty
Norfolk
Tynan
Shawcross
Mansfield
Oak Grove
Mrr. Funsten
Trinity Church
Harry Hall
R.S. Grantcold
Anderson
Washington Street
Giid
Israel Ketehem
Fire, worship plans, and marriage licenses in March notices
The article notes a feeble warning about drinking ending in Pottersfield, the distribution of over 1 000 Sunday Virginian copies worldwide, and plans for St Pauls Catholic church to expand a yard chapel while rebuilding. It lists March marriage licenses in Norfolk County and city offices, detailing White and Colored couples, with numerous surname pairs and local officials.
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Pottersfield
Portsmouth
Europe
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Alray
Norfolk
Mayor Baird Praises Grimes Battery for Fire Response
Portsmouth mayor J Thompson Baird writes a formal letter of commendation to Captain C R Warren and Grimes Battery, First Battalion Virginia Artillery, thanking them for their swift action on the morning of March 8 in safeguarding property and thwarting an incendiary threat, expressing citizens’ gratitude and renewed pride.
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Portsmouth
C. R. Warren
Grimes
Virginia Artillery
J. Thompson Baird
Light left burning at Central church sparks night alarm
Yesterday around 1 am a patrolman on No 4 beat spotted a light at Central church. After searching the empty building he summoned officers and traced the issue to the janitor who failed to extinguish all lights following the Junior League meeting Tuesday night. The Rev. Mr Ray, pastor, assisted in resolving the incident.
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Central Church
Mwe
Mr. Ray
Ride Theft Case Born From Freight Car Confusion
A black man faced Justice Holm yesterday charged with stealing a ride from Rocky Mount to Pinners Point on a freight train. He claimed he paid 3 dollars after an older man offered him a ride for 3 dollars. The traveler said he did not know it was wrong and was helped in a box car as the train started. The case highlights how such schemes can trap innocent people.
Funeral of Richard Drake Held at Burt Street Home
The funeral for Richard Drake was held yesterday afternoon from his residence at 528 Burt Street. Rev. Fisher conducted the services and the remains were interred at Oak Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers included RK Vermillion, Ernest Groves, John Tyler from the Coat-builders, T Dunham, John White, C S Minter, and C C Barnes from the Chambers Fire Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Drake
Burt Street
Mr. Fisher
Oak Grove Cemetery
Chambers Fire Company
Messrs
Vermillion
Ernest Groves
John Tyler
T. Dunham
John White
Minter
C. C. Barnes
Police misfire as man lights pipe in Washington Street incident
Morning scene near a Washington street residence showed a man striking a match to light his pipe just as he opened his door. An officer spotted the flash and trained his gun, then realized the error, prompting laughter and renewed police vigilance against arsonists.
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Washington Street
Rev A E Baker to Occupy Pulpit at Court Street church
The Rev A E Baker of Baltimore and Union Theological Seminary has accepted the session’s invitation to preach at Court Street Presbyterian next Sabbath. He will arrive Saturday morning, with services planned for both morning and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Baker
Baltimore
Union Theological Seminary
Court Street
Song Recital Planned After Easter for St Pauls Hall
The Ladies Auxiliary of St Pauls Lyceum plans a post Easter song recital at Irn Hall to aid in rebuilding St Pauls church. A number of prominent vocalists from Norfolk and the city have been secured for what promises to be a grand musical treat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Lyceum
Irn
St. Paul's Church
Norfolk
Naval Notes And Orders March 31 China station changes
Naval notes from Washington dated March 31 list multiple officer transfers and assignments. J Z Merry heads Machins on China station from San Francisco April 1. W H Reeder departs Washington to command St Marys April 16, relieving W L Pield on two months leave. W M Irwin moves to Amphitrite, relieving O W Lowry, and sent to New York for Hydrographic Office duties. Winder shifts from Kathadin to Raleigh, relieving S B Richman, ordered home for leave. Lopes replaces J B Milton at Alon Iran Works San Francisco, then to Mare Island yard. W Sewell ordered to Columbia April 6, relieving Driggs, navigating officer, home for three months. Yorktown arrives Kiuklang, 505 miles up the Yangtze. Boston sails Amoy to Hong Kong. San Francisco leaves Alexandria for Mersine. Detroit becomes first vessel to carry American flag through the Suez canal since 1865, reaching Port Said. Secretary Long receives court of inquiry record on Puritan incident. no court martial advised.
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O. W. Lowry
New York City
William Winder
Raleizh
Richman
Tlice
PR. Lopes
J. B. Milton
Alon Iran Works
San Francisco
Mare Island
Une Suer Canal
Port Su’d
Long
Charleston
New York
Naval Stores Season Ends With Record Savannah Receipts
Savannah reports a historic naval stores season with sharp gains. Turpentine receipts reach 329,445 casks and exports about 302,? cashas, rosin receipts 1,170,072 barrels and exports 1,? barrels, all higher than prior years.
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Savannah
Gao
Stolen Bicycle Arrest Leads to Suspect Detention
Yesterday afternoon D. P. Carter reported his bicycle stolen toward the round house. Constable Anderson arrested a negro named Robert Myans after a description was provided, with Myans admitting a transfer plan that failed at Carter’s London street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Carter
Round House
New York Refining Company Incorporated in Albany
The New York Refining Company of Long Island City and The Doescher Company were incorporated to operate against the Sugar Trust. They will manufacture refine purchase sell and dispose of sugar molasses syrups and allied materials with an initial capital of 200000.
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Albany, I
New York Refining Company
Long Island City
Doescher Company
Sugar Trust
Tocunea Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
An advert promises Tocunea Cold can cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets sold by druggists for 25 cents. The notice guarantees a refund if it fails to cure. This classified item appears in a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper text segment.
Portsmouth stores display wide neckwear and spring goods
Levy Jacobs Genta Outsiders offers line of neckwear and hats under Madison High Street. A J Phillips Oxford Hall shows embroideries and fashion items. Virnelson firm advertises baby carriage tires and straw hats with a broad Spring line. Crawford Furniture highlights Tom OShanter duck hats and revolving daily fashion. Breslauer Anthony promotes medium weight clothing clearout. Welton Co. and Chas Welton advertise Stetson spring hats and light weight wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Levy & Jacobs
Genta Outsiders
Madison
High Street
Breslauer & Anthony
Berkley Church Wedding Attended by Town Crowd
A crowded Berkley Cheestnut Street M church witnessed the marriage of Mr. Choad to Miss Mary Melville Walks. The 6 pm ceremony featured fourteen bridesmaids and a full bridal party as Rev M. Chindler united the couple. The groom is a local coal dealer and the bride a well known resident of South Norfolk. After congratulations the couple left for a bridal tour through Northern States.
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Cheestnut Street
M. Ms
Mary Melville
Aislos
South Norvolk
Earl White
Lavyline Walke
Pocomoke City
Aroun
Mar
Rainy Walke
South Norfolk
Berkley
Lucy Scott
M. Elsie Willams
Martha Berkley
Georgie Matstead
Baunie
Haddle Winnmer
GrizazeHe Jacocs
Mugenle Harrell
Huby Winston
Annie Roach
Bessie Ferabee
Fanny Dashield
Maggie Borden
Annie White
Alessis
W. J. Hand
John M. Gibbs
Harry Keeling
Austin Robinson
Minth of Honor
Vireginian
Baptist Young People’s Union
Berkley Avenue Baptist Church
Pari Avenue Hoplist Church
Treasury report hints first deficit drop in a year
Washington March The monthly treasury statement for March to be issued tomorrow shows a deficit reduction from previous months with receipts beating expenditures by about 8.2 million dollars today and a likely further increase in revenue due to in bond withdrawals and duties under the Dingley act. Presidential nominations: Jacob Trieber Arkansas enhancer, IL M. Cooper eastern district marshal, Thomas W Cridler West Virginia to be third assistant Secretary of State. Cridler rose from $900 clerk in 1875 to chief of the diplomatic bureau.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Abyoad
Dingley
Arkansas
M. Cooper
Thomas W. Cridler
West Virginia
Mr. Cridler
Jefferson County
W. Va
State Department
Ile
Blaine
Prelinghuysen
Beecham’s Pills Promoted for Drowsiness Relief
Excess of interest income over death claims for the ten years by Union Central Life Insurance Company amounts to 1,208,882.00. THOS. b. SEBRELL, Gen. Agent, Haddington Building, Norfolk. We challenge comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Thos. B. Sebrell
Haddington
Norfolk
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Marvin
Marvin’s Cheese
Marvin’s
Marvin Bakery
Pittsburgh
White
Harry B. Brown
Addie W. Martin
Thomas E. Griggs
Molle G. Lawrence
Jordan Winslow Grant
Ann Elizabeth Hall
Harry Brenton
Mary Eliza White
Burleigh Weles
Usula Rowan
James Mdoward Lassiter
Geneva Hodges
J. Colored
John E. Johnson
Margaret Elliott
L. Brown
Emma Gellows
John T. Caspar
Annie Mary Johnson
Norfolk County
Willie Dolphus Tilis
Rebecca Savage
Elander Herbert Bell
Mamie
Clair
Wiliam Wallington
John Parker
Della Parker
Lervis G. Jackson
Emeline Blunt
Kenchen Smith
Sallla Doyle
Mr. Crate
Oya
Royal Baking Powder Co
Naval Notes
Naval Stores
Seasor
Sn- SL
A& Sweet
Sengson
Hopkins
A. J. Phillips
Oxford Hall
W. IE. Virnelson & Co
Gendron
J. S. Crawford
Tom O'Shanters
W. Jc. Virnelson & CO
W. EL Virnelson & CO
Chas, R
Welton & CO
Treasury Statcomenyt
Trostetter
Beecham
Adv's
al Soda
Truety & Gillis
Whaley & Co
Whaleyville
Mnzett
Ween —— le
Blackwell’s
Durham
Yobacco
ADV' S
Brandt Building
Maurice A. Brandt & CO
Jesse Lbaln
County Street
Mrglae
Maret Iw
D. Cutelrisli
G. A. Adkinson
A. G. Scott
T. Vincent
Jamies Brown
Corner County
Water Streets
Thompson Baird
Apl U
Oxford Jal
Thos
J. Brady
St. Maui's Catholic Church
Maio
Washington Township
G. W. Gilbert
Valine
Arsine Bhelvy
Louis Elafy
Setire
R. A. Watchins
Minstot
Rumford
New York State
L. H. Pearson
Cor. Bart
Green Streets
Indies
Jacob Krauprman
Crawford Street
J. T. Parker & Bro
Southampeton County
Orleans
Elenor & Armentrout
Mikly-1
HM. L. Page & Co
Bank Street
Norfolk. Va
Jno. le. VW
Vermont
W. Hudgins & CO
H. B. Wilkin
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