Not Much About Anything In Norfolk Life This Week
A scattered Norfolk column notes brief glimpses of city life with names of residents visiting relatives and traveling to New York Niagara Falls Charlottesville and Virginia Beach. Mentions of a funeral, postponed school board meeting, and underworld street incidents accompany weather and rail notes amid local business ads and notices.
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Norfolk
Henry Sparrow
New York
J. P. Johnson
Niagara Falls
M. L. Bure
Jos. C. Carroll
Charlottesville
Mary Voight
Church Street
Derpwtcher
N. ©. Banks
Grantville
Cotton
Southern States Telephone Company
Bryan
J. J. Gray
Weather Bureau
St. Vincent's Hospital
Pickett-Buchanan
Blake
Lynchburg
John C. Carroll
Agnes Marguerite
Virginia Dental Association
Olt Point
N.C. Hall
Little Rock Ark
Bride
Agnes Howe
Canada
Chuckatuck
Nansemond County
Hunter Woodis
Norfolk Jana Carmina Railroad
Providence
Noh
Bar Harbor
White Mountains
Caloten
Miyor
Mrs. Pickett
Miss Powell
Miss Freeman
George Loyall
Brambleton News Quietly Echoes Daily Life
Brambleton residents report routine visits from relatives in Surry and Onancock, a bridge draw nearing completion, and plans for a lawn party by McKendree Sunday School. Streets need cleaning, garbage disposal prompts debate, and local officials clash over sanitation procedures while families relocate and a Typhoid fever keeps a child bedridden.
Infant Sanitarium at Virginia Beach Seeks Aid
Re September the tufnet Sanitarium at Virginian Benet. The seaside institution, free to all, shelters children from oppressive heat with sea air. Donations are needed to cover August expenses as summer fund-raising has fallen short. Contributions to Mrs. Walter J. Irvine, 79 Bank Street, gratefully received.
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Virgina Beach
al Lopether
Walter J. Irvine
Bank Street
Democratic Ticket Arouses Suffolk In Unprecedented Support
In Suffolk County Virginias section Aug 11 strong Democratic enthusiasm erupts as Bryan and Lewn backed by locals and officials including J J Avcat Nansemond Democratic chairman. Isle of Wight Southampton and nearby areas report overwhelming approval for nominees with two potential Congressionals eyed. Also noted are public safety alerts about mad dog outbreaks and a near miss with house fire prevented by a boy’s quick action. A summer wedding planned for Miss Bosale Thompson to Henry Croll Jr and a local excursion by ladies is described along with fishing and social events in the area.
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Suffolk
Bryan
Lewn
Chicago
Southampton
Isle of Wight
Cols. I. Lay
RB. Boykin
Southampton Nize
FL Bryant
A. M. Brown
Lev
Nansemond Ag
West
W. J. Carroll
Sutfolk
Lkely
Jacob Kelley
Kilby Street
Littl
Bob Tynes
Saginaw
Yenra Pfane
Lok
Trala Prasad Throngeh
Philadelphia
Col
Sith
Tosday
Peat
Nis Wharf
T. L. Brewer
Isle of
Isiah Piet
Annie Koleby
Dental Associaton
Newport News Police Court Proceedings Highlight Colorful Trials
Newport News August reports from the Police Court list multiple cases. Defendants, many colored, face charges from disorderly conduct to grand larceny as judges prepare for jury service and sentencing. Details reflect a bustling session with numerous individuals named and proceedings underway.
Local Notices Chronicle Petersburg Affairs And Health
A jumble of town notices from Petersburg Virginia mentions ALAN TERSVILEL R. J. Vibus of Avenue engaging with East of Farmers Manufacturing for work in Petersburg. John A. Tawks, son of Mrs. Illlston, returns after three years with the South Atlantic Squadron. Viton Transfer Company reports a hoarse but ready recovery of a valuable animal. Sanitary Commissioner D AW Harding cites one diphtheria case on Mast Olsen venue. G Hodes garbage man-elect of Brambleton Ward faced a county charge for a posting parhe. An incident near F Taylors Riverside prompted warrants for payment of garbage nuisance. Rev J O Lennon conducts the funeral of Benjamin Franklin West, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James T. West, Interment at Ashwood.
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J. Vibus
Avenue
Mr East
Farmers’ Manufacturing Company
Petersburg
John A. Tawks
Lillston
Amelia Street
South Athantic Squadron
Viton Transfer Company
Sanitary Cmeer D
AW. Harding
Hodes
Eleer
Brambleton Ward
Justlow A
W. Hawks
Modees
J. 0. Lennon
Benjamin Franklin
James T. West
Sp. Im
Bhiwood
Weather, Cotton Market And Sinking Vessel News
Arkansas reports cooler weather with light rain while cotton belt remains hot and dry in other regions. Market notes show mixed price moves with some days down as receipts at U. S. ports total 3450 bales versus 254 last year. A government ration report is unfavorable. The Luke McQuin sank in Curvituel Sound. survey led to removing cargo and repairs planned. The Northampton departs Bay Line wharf for evening excursions to Old Point.
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Arkansas
Allesi
Eipmi Valley
Texas
Cotton Belt
WeMihe Advancr
New York
Mississippi
Houston
al Nowy
United States
Esa
Northampton
Bay Line
Old Mount
Old Point
Local riot at motion show ends in arrest
A disorderly scene at the Wonderful aerial display led to injuries and arrests. Spectators describe a fight near the corner of Pinter and William streets as officers intervened. One man was taken to hospital and later to St Vincent's Capital. another involved party faced temporary detainment after a drunken incident with a white bulldog named Frank Joynt.
United States Produces One Million Bushels of Peanuts
The United States produces annually about 1,000,000 bushels of peanuts, accounting for roughly one fifth of the world’s total peanut production. The figure reflects domestic cultivation and export dynamics shaping agricultural markets.
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United States
Showing is Skin Peculiar case at Portiey Texas
A report from Portiey Texas describes Will Rhodes a young man able to shed skin like a snake. He has repeatedly peeled skin from all over his body since age four, with the skin breaking off easily and healing slowly. This is his first such case in about nine years.
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Portiey
Texas
Will Rhodes
Campbell
Ile
Linen Crash Promises Unmatched Quality for Households
Advertisement proclaims three thousand yards of pure Linen Crash from Barnsley, bleached and very heavy with tight weave and neat edge. It claims popularity and urges every housekeeper to obtain twenty yards if unable to attend in person, stressing promptness.
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Little Rock University
Jenny-Delany Rive
America
May Robe
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Academie Des Pun Arta
Paris
Enat
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W. W. Scott
Surry County
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J. J. Wicker
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Onancock
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Weet Highland Avenue
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Wiest Renton
Monile Carington
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Luke Mc Quin
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Sil
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Pinter
Williaam
Tadshe
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Alvout
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Onteers
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Olookine
ST. Vitus
Miles
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart, Ind
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Knox
Ind
W. Nosterren
Physichios
Allies Medical Co
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Blackwell's
Durham
Young Vendoubil
Fauntleroy
Enuyse
Wart, Bettew & Clay
Walters
Neel
Cook, Clark & CO
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Hofheimer
BRSLS
Syare
Norfolk and Portamouth
Inopobala
Safed
Bureau of Supplies and Accounts
Navy Department
Wrashington
D. C
Navy Yar
Navy
Wy Stewart
Nul-Sa
Tor Pickling
John WW. Burrow
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