Norfolk Local News Weekly W.T.A. Meeting and Visits
The regular weekly meeting of the W. oc.T. A. will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home of Mrs. G. E. Watson, 110 South Marshes avenue. Miss Annie Dunbar of Sovibt avenue, with Miss Evely Colonna of Berkley, leave today to spend time on the Eastern Shore. Mrs. Amy F. Griggs of Windsor Avenue returns from Richmond after visiting her son. Several residents, including Misses Alice Benton and Maggie Simpton, return from East Brambleton avenue visit. Little Miss Sadie Eason returns from Virginia Beach. Mrs. J. L. Gregory returns home pleased with her infant child. Constructors Sanford and Hogan secure the contract for a new draw at Campostella bridge. A church social at Christian Memorial Church is noted. Miss Litte Burleigh of Philadelphia visits relatives at North Reservoir avenue. Mrs. Allen Boole and children plan a visit to friends in Isle of Wight county. Misses Nannie Overton and Laula Bass return to Richmond. Miss Lou Bass and Miss Katie Wintree depart to visit relatives in Richmond, Roanoke, and other cities. A hayride by the Brambleton Pleasure Club is set for Thursday near Ocean View. Misses Magele Borden and Edna Norton of South Norfolk visit Mrs. C. H. Billups, East Wiloughby avenue. Mesdames Ives and Ramsey go to Bedford City with daughters. Annie Cullens returns to Brambleton avenue after visiting her sister in Washington, D. C. Mrs. Theo N. Ramsay and daughter Lucille stay at Hotel Bedford, Bedford City, Va. Mrs. Charles Sanford returns from visiting the Misses Picks at Globe avenue in Richmond.
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W. Oc.t. A
G. E. Watson
South Marshes Avenue
Annie Dunbar
Sovibt Avenue
Evely Colonna
Berkley
Astern Shore
Amy F. Griggs
Windsor Avenue
Richmond
Alice Benton
Maggie Slmpton
Sanford and
Hogan
Campostella Bridge
Ziven
Christan Memorieal Church
Litte Burleigh
Philadelphia
North Reservoir Avenue
Allen Boole
West Brambleton Avenue
Ise of Wight County
Nannie Overton
Laula Bass
Brambleton
Ocean View
Magele Borden
Edna Norton
Norfolk
C. HB. Billups
Wiloughby Avenue
Mesdames Ives
Ramsey
Fifth Ward
Bedford City
Daugher
Misses Warner Worthington Visit Atlantic City
Atlantic City notes report Miss Estelle Warner and Miss Efe Worthington, two Baltimore ladies, visiting Mrs. Sidney Ironmonger on Central Avenue. Eva Donnelly of Manchester Virginia returns home after visiting. Mary Ward of Richmond visits R. A. Pebworth on Pool Street. The Ladies Aid Society of Lei es Memorial Church meets at 2 40 this afternoon with Mrs. Cox on Avenue A. H J Lambert builds a creosted house near the Methodist parsonage on Pool Street. Master Russell Pebworth returns from Reachmond. The Epworth League of Lekes Church is led tonight by Mr. H H Ellingsworth. C H Fentress begins two new houses on Spring Street for H G Smith.
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Estelle ‘Warner
Efe Worthington
Baltimore
Sidney Ironmonger
Central Avenue
Eva Donnelly
Manchester
Mary L. Ward
Richmond
R. A. Pebworth
Pool Street
Ald Society
Cox
Avenue A
H. J. Lambert
Russell Pebworth
Reachmond
Epworth League
Lek’es Church
H. H. Ellingsworth
C. H. Fentress
Bpring Street
H. G. Smith
Club On A Jaunt Aboard Baltimore Schooner Kirwan
The Baltimore schooner G A Kirwan capt Thomas Sherman arrived with the Parksburg Pa Outing Club led by Capt M Hammill. Twenty five members traveled from Parkesburge by rail to Baltimore and sail down the Caesa beake to Norfolk then onward to Old Point Comfort before returning home. The group wore linen suits with red and silt badges and plan to explore local sights. Eastern Branch of the Elisabeth river and Mahone's lake show millions of four inch white fish whose decay in the sun produced a strong odor, likely from ammonia near the ce plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
G. A. Kirwan
Thomas Sherman
Parksburg
M. Hammill
Parkesburge
Kirwan
Caesabeake
Norfolk
Old Point Comfort
Elisabeth River
Mahone's Lake
Amonia
Trostettor's Stomach Hutters And Greenwood's Silver Deals
The item extols Trostettor's Stomach Hutters as a preferred family medicine for dyspepsia constipation and indigestion with botanic origins and claimed health benefits. It also advertises Greenwood's ware promising low prices on sterling silver and an uptick in value, urging early purchase of $10 triple plated water sets and other novelties.
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Dart
Trostettor
Greenwoods
Greenwood
Wild Scenes Mark the Suffolk Republican Convention
In Suffolk on August 3 a heated county convention featured discord and two sets of delegates, with insults and accusations of betrayal. The event included contested delegate selection, colored delegates prominent in attendance, and harsh rhetoric as factions clashed over leadership, districts, and future support for state and national conventions. Also noted were local baseball, Confederate Veterans meetings, and county news items surrounding arrests and civic events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
Via
H. P. Brooks
Epeo Ory
John Ivey
Lewis Tl. Jackson
W. A. Bond
Hampton
B. B. Dumville
Joe Griffin
Jordan Thompson
Delogates
C. A. Causey
Ira
H. Y P. Brooks
Garrison Cross
W. J. Cattoon
John Ashe
R. Harris
Josonph Crocker
P. Hill
A. White
Charles Godwin
W. H L. Arrington
E. B. White
A. L. Harrell
Newport News Court Dockets and Local Anecdotes
Newport News court records show fines for Edward Green and John Purvis plus bonds for good behavior. Emma Taylor had assault dismissed but must bond to keep peace. Jerry Newsome fined for Sunday work, Wille Williamson fined for unlawful driving. A separate note recounts a horse and buggy pledge case involving Sam Wilson and Ri jah Hooks, with Wilson jailed briefly. Manager Jack Magee denies a Pilot report about Hampton Suffolk game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Justice Brown
Edward Green
Saland
John Purvis
Emma Taylor
Jerry Newsome
Fall
Wille Williamson
Sacn Wilson
Hampton
Bugsy
Rijah Hiooks
Marketts
Wilson
Jack Meegee
New York
Magee
Hampton-Suffolk
Newpom
Runaway Horse Causes Injuries and Cable Plans
A wholesale grocer Mr. L Shefsky was thrown from a frightened horse on Church Street injuring his leg. The horse ran to Granby Street where it was captured. J C Mally arrived to supervise cable drawing for the Southern States Telephone Company and expects operation by the 12th instent. Harry Warren died from injuries after being struck by a train near London Bridge following a sleep induced accident at the Virginia Beach track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Shefsky
Aong Church Street
Cove Street
Mr. Shefsky
Granby Street
J. C. Mally
Southern States Telephone Company
Direc
Ils
Harry Warren
Hud
Virginia Beach
London Bidge
St. Vincent's Hospital
Tumultuous Market and Weather Notes Across Regions
Intense heat and dry spell across Arkansas Texas and the Southwest. Heavy rains in Mississippi. light showers in Tennessee Alabama and Georgia. New York cotton market shows strong activity with sales around 240700 bales. Liverpool market quotes and price fluctuations. Port receipts: 597 bales, with similar figures year earlier. Excursion crowds flood Norfolk seeking cooling sea air, with visits from Ocean View Virginia Beach and Old Point.
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Arkansas
Texas
Southwest
Mississippi
Tennessee
Georgee
New York
Bates
Liverpool
Wien
Galveston
Memphis
Adeen
Savannah
St. Lowls
Port
Tickets on sale via Washington or Baltimore resorts
Tickets are available for mountain and seaside resorts with information and inquiries directed to Arthur Gi Lewis, Passenger Agent, 66 Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baltimore
Arthur Gi Lewis
Main Streee
Summer Goods Storewide Closure Sale Highlights
Declines on ladies wear and beach items including Baby Caps at 25c and bathers from 3.00 to 2.62. Mourning wrappers cut to 1.25, prints to 49c, sheets at 50c with 63c material, summer corsets 50c, chenille rugs 25c, Vests 19c, talcum powder two boxes for 25c. Several hundred items discounted as closeout.
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Mennen
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