Local Portsmouth items mix routine notices and social happenings
City employees paid today as Hastings Court session ends. Sailors from San Francisco paid and sent home. two colored women jailed for fighting. James Pilleans Aiken wed Louisa Cooper. Rev J T Bosman hosts Hickory Ground meetings. Dredging machines arrive. sewers to begin after inspector oath next Tuesday. Large excursion from Lewiston arrives. Ocean View dinner for Mr Friedlin marriage. Fire alarm system activated. operation on Mr Dillin. many minor notices from city life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery Williams
Nesro
John A. Morris
Seaboard Air Line
Hastings Court
James Pilleans Aiken
Louisa Cooper
J. T. Bosman
Hickory Ground
Mr. Kenard
Ocean View
Gertie Vaughan
Hollands
Ruth Robertson
South Street
Maggie Murfal
Mettie Collins
Greenville
N.C
James Borum
Mathews County
Bettie McMahan
St. Louis
Fannie Howlett
North Court Street
Lewiston
N. C
Lucy Gardner
Port Norfolk
Southampton County
Stonewall Camp
C. V
W. J. Rogers
Addie Channell
J. 5
Crawford
Eure
James Lassiter
Portsmouth
Hampton
San Francisco
Fletcher
F. J. Friedlin
Abraham Brown
High Street Furniture Man Cuts Prices on Reefs and Screens
J S Crawford, the high street furniture man, reduces prices on refrigerators, door and window screens with big bargains. Suites at cost and all goods marked in plain figures for a few days longer. Levy and Jacobs at 200 High Street advertise wide discounts and varied items across their store. A J Phillips at 302 High Street also promotes reduced prices while Charles R In & Co offers weather protection umbrellas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Morris & Co
No. 303
High Street
J. S. Crawford
Levy & Jacobs
Jacobs
Cemetery Carriage Drivers Ordered to Walk Horses Out
A Portsmou th Times report warns drivers of funeral carriages to walk their horses from the cemetery after services. Dal the cemetery keeper has issued the rule citing near accidents and urging city authorities to enact a law addressing the issue to prevent further danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
da l
Portsmouth Times
Marriages At South Street Baptist and Residence Ceremony
Marriage reports: Nizhe and J Preichin wed at South Street Baptist Church officiated by Rev Mitchell and plan to reside on Effingham Street. Jo an E E Calvert and Blanch Gains tied the knot at the bride’s home corner Sixth and Edwards with Rev Rosman, followed by a reception and drive to the groom’s home on Fayette Street. Stanaway Accident details a runaway horse cart collision on Deep Creek Road injuring a lady with others unhurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nizhe
J. Preichin
Ro Zinck
South Street Baptist Church
Mr. Mitchell
Effingham Street
Joan EE. Calvert
Miss Blanch Gains
Edwards Streets
Rosman
Fayette Street
Stanaway
Collins Armetead
Deep Creek
Spencer Carter
Seaboard Air Line
Misses Drewry
Mr. Carter
Suspicious Crew of Pickpockets Tarnishes City Harbor
Police warn of roaming pickpockets disguising as sailors targeting dockyard workers and paying crews. A city watch will monitor the suspects as households are urged to keep doors secured and neighbors vigilant.
Died in Richmond Portsmouth man Willam Murry dies suddenly
Mr Willam Murry a well known Portsmouth man died suddenly in Richmond yesterday. His remains will be brought there for interment. He had been an oarsman for years and won a reputation in that sport, and he had just reached his 96th year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Murry
Portsmouth
Richmond
Robbery from the Person in South Portsmouth
A South Portsmouth gentleman was knocked down on Monday night and robbed of a watch and a sum in gold. The incident was reported yesterday. Police have suspicions and are actively investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Fragmented Old Time Humor Snippets Recounted
A collage of quips and mini scenes from old papers features a coffin joke about Tresby the friend notes a wheel misdeed, a boastful Scorchum remark, a grave mischief, and a tongue tied doctor and patient. It mixes regional wit from Indianapolis Boston and Cincinnati with Texan and New England exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellow
Scorchum
Indianapolis Journal
Esteemed Tonics and Remedies From a bygone Era
An advertisement extols tonics like Hostetter's Stomach Bitters to strengthen nerves and aid digestion, claiming protection against malaria and rheumatism. It touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best medicine for bowel complaints, with claims of success in nine dysentery epidemics since 1860. Available at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eostetter
Chamberlain
Gale
Temedios
Chas Gailanost
Drag
Mirsinker
Diana
Dri Miles
Milew Medical Co
Likbart
Indl
Teniene Morrison
Claveland
Mia Harrison
P. Papinna
DP. P.P
James
Harrison
Cleveland
Fire in Berkley Frames House and Local Mischief
Fire broke out yesterday afternoon near Liberty street between the Norfolk and Southern roundhouse and Main street. A fire company arrived quickly, extinguishing the blaze, though a nearby hose cart toppled and two boys, including Henry Johnson and another youth, were detained after chasing a cow. The tenement, owned by W. S. Geralds of South Norfolk, housed Mr. Graham. loss centered on clothing. A separate note covers local politics, a hearing for the two boys, and discussion of post office stamp and envelope tricks from the Montezuma region.
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Liberty Street
Norfolk and Southern
Main Street
Hope Company
Chestnut Street
Lonnt Avenue
J. W. West
Robert Jones
Mr. Jones
W. 5
Grenalds
Norfolk
Graham
Parmies
Perry
Joan Henry Johnson
Henry Wit- Hama
Wester Ly
Salon
Howse
Shwe
Mir Bo J. Bowden
United States
Mary L. Johnson
North Second Street
Philadelphia
McCoy
Town Recorder
Wigan
J. B. Floyd
A. W. Fleet
Orvan View
Snooinelne
Do You Want to Know What We Are Doing
Breslau de and Anthony advertise salts for five ninety eight in shop window signs. An unrelated testimonial extols Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as lifesaving for a two year old in Gra hamaville Florida with a drugstore sale claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breslaude & Anthony
High Street
Couviers
Helphia
Strapan
Can
Viele
Faye Chan
North Carolina Judge returns from conference with Senator Pritchard
Special report from North Carolina describes Judge Stussell's arrival in Wilmington after meeting with Senator Pritchard at a father's home. University trustees discuss funds and a new library for former students. County commissiners meet on school matters and other routine business. Convicts, tobacco, and local political notes fill the rest of the page with scattered names and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haleigh
N. C
Ave
Stussell
Wilmington
Senator Pritchard
North Carolina
University
Otol
Privat
Fuporintonlent Plawell
Publie
Thoth
AL Wilson
Haley Ayre
Ayer
Roeckinghaa
Roani Kellie
Association
Gove
Littheton
Col
Antrows
Elizabeth City notes and local visits this week
Elizabeth City residents report a variety of town news. Mr Tt Whitcomb begins work on a new residence at Marthy and Prack streets. Mr H Thialks attends the grand encampment of Od Weliows at Newbernie. Mrs Gertie Bland returns from Norwalk. Miss Annie Spence hosts on South Noad Street. A naval reserve excursion to Nag’s Head aboard the steamer Newborne draws a large crowd with over 200 unable to board. Perquiman Guards attend. Mr Kent Vaughan wins a marksmanship contest. D O Roper family leaves for Bedford Alum and Iron Springs in Virginia. Mr J Robinson’s fate and exchange stable completed and open. Mrs Velines’ children visit Nortelt. Miss J O Wollettel from Raleigh was in town yesterday. The military company returned from Nag’s Head. Miss Aunt Sumner visits Hendn for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth City
Ave
Tt. T. Whitcoml
Marthy
Prack Streets
H. ©. Thialks
Od Weliows
Newbernie
Gertle Bland
Novralk
J. D. Roper
Roper Cry
Lydia Carter
Fairfield
Annie Spence
South Noad Street
Nag's Head
Yesterby
Perquiman Guards
Heroc Sets
Kent Vaughan
Markeman
Nortelt
WL OH Warrel
Mire J. O Wollettel
Rateigh
AL Op
P P P and Cure for Blood and Skin Disease
An old patent medicine advertises P P P as a cure for skin and blood disorders including pimples boils blotches and rheumatism. It claims to purify the blood prevent disfigurement and provide lasting relief for hereditary conditions while promising kidney relief and restored normal function.
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Tate
Uae
A. J. Phillips
Oxford Hall
Charles R. IN & CO
the Graybeard
Cincinnati Enquirer
Old Texan
New Englander
Texarkanny
New York Herald
Berkley
Bronton
Georgia
New York
Mike
Louisville
Joel Bledsoe
Montezumm
See
Jael
Joel
APO
Dulco
Oe Nage Dalepee
London Graphic
Mrs. Linn
Minton
Grahamaville
Marion County
Fla
U.S. Gov't Report
Hartford
Iertbird
Aus
Sitet Mhomivtary
Sumner
Hlend
Ian
Erie Medical
Buffalo, N.Y
Miles
L. W. Gallaher
Gallabor
Milwaukee
Boston Waven Hose & Rubber Co
Devonelike St
Foston
Gor Lake
Adv's
APV
Jane
Corea Nwmmains
Piindics Point
Gil AT
Soure
Tamilna
Atlantic Loass
Norfolk and Carolina Railway
Round Hope
Tinner
Lopi Ag
Winnes
Suh
John L. Watson
High St
C.F. Harper
Pinner's
Trent
Doriaoutl
Waite
Prarson
Thane Sas
Pheoperte
Hudgins & Co
Nash’s
Ile
Wales
Uwe
Iit
Tie Oden
Storey
Neward
Son
White
Mortemouth
Pania
eRoy Main
Chiro
Drigetel Norfalk
MTA
Bell & GO
Irwin
Water Street
ADV
Torran T
Burrouoh
Washington and
Smith Streets
Washin
Highland Avenue
Townfoot Lane
H. L. Page & CO
Bank Street
Ak Onivee
Porken
Pices
Tota
Hy le Pag & CO
Portymouth
Uyspepsia Sa
Guo Men
Peath
Lippman Bros
Apothecaries
Lippman's
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