Portmouth News Briefs Highlight City Happenings Yesterday
A long list of Portsmouth events fills the column from yesterday and last night. Willie Brand arrived in town as an Atlantic Coast excursion crowds and S. A. L. shop activity noted. Several residents visit or travel to nearby towns, while the mayor's court cites two drunks. Nurses and teachers pictured, a rabid dog shot, and a canal of street work, rail freight, and clubhouse sale reflect daily urban life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Brand
New York
Atlantic Coast
Minnie Wilkins
Petersburg
Mary Standish
Roanoke
Portsmouth
Mr. Jollify
Great Bridge
Joe Richardson
Carrsville
Enos Kitchen
Babbitt Soup Company
James W. Brown
Holm August Anderson
Karen Fendikke Sorensen
Josephine Gardner
Port Norfolk
Flossie Jordan
Lambert's Point
Anne Sands
Richmond
C. Cosgroe
Naval Hospital
Manly
West Point
Old Point
Dentol Association
Constable Mathews
Nansemond County
George Williams
High
Crawford
Bryan and Sewall
Troy
Lance
First Virginia Regiment
Knights of Pythias
Cleveland
Johnson
South Street Baptist Church
The
Musical Association
Atlantic
Virginia
The Same Old Sarsaparilla by Ayers
An ad style argument asserts the Sarsaparilla remains identical to the Dr J C Ayers formula from 50 years ago. It emphasizes consistent plant source and cures, noting modern lab methods speed but do not improve the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
J. C. Ayer
Mortally Wounded Norfolk Trucker Shot Near Getty's Station
William S Wilkins, a Norfolk County trucker, was shot by a Black man in his yard near Getty's Station after misidentifying the intruder. The ball entered above the navel and lodged in the stomach. Wilkins may die. deposition delayed by weakness. Neighbors and doctors attended. Wilkins well regarded. incident regretted. Funeral noted for Roxana Godfrey at Oak Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk County
Wilkins
Moore Farm
Getty's
Hoxrann Godfrey
Roxana Godfrey
John W. Wood
Dinwididle Street
Betty
Oak Grove Cemetery
Marriage Tonight In Berkley Promises Local Light
In Berkley Mrs Stanley Rodgers is ill at her Pine street home. George W Glenn of Saxes Ac home county visits his mother Mrs W French on Menors street. Pred Molland injured at work in Atlantic City. George L Thompson and Laura Perry to wed at the bride’s North street home. Citizens summoned to answer for town license nonpayment. Griffin brothers fined for assault on William Moore. Harboring dogs summons issued. Sugar cane production 1890 world leaders Cuba 580000 tons Java 220000 Brasil 240000 India 120000 Jamaica 210000 Manila 180000 Mauritius 120000 Guiana 120000 China 100000 Guadalupe 100000 United States 100000 Porto Rico 800000 Honolulu 60000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Rodgers
Pine Street
George W. Glenn
Saxes
Ac- Homae County
Mire
W. . French
Menors Street
Pred. Molland
Atlantic Law Mit
Atlantic City
Geores L. Thompson
Laura
Perry
North Street
Citigen Wis
Daniel Griffin
William Moore
Cuba
Java
Brasil
India
Jamaica
Maniila
Mauritius
Guiana
China
Guadeloupe
United States
Porto Rico
Honolulu
Adjourned City Council meeting outlines budgets and bids
The City Council held an adjourned meeting with members present. The Finance Committee proposed raising the Physician to the Poor salary to 450 a year and issuing 10000 in Ward bonds at 6 percent for thirty years. The Street Committee and others advanced contracts for board walks, a frame house, weed clearing, rations, medicines, hydrants, coal for sewerage, and a dynamo. The council referred several items to committees, adjourned after approving bills, and handled various city office requests and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwood
John J. King
J. Davis Reed
W. Jones Williams
J. Whit Ashton
Samuel T. Montague
C. W. Walker
L. C. Srinson
C. J. Outen
H. B. Wilkins
C. S&s. Minter
RR. E. Glover
Witth Ward
Fifth Ward
Oak Grove
Almshouse Committee
Messrs
J.T. Parker
W. S. Langhorne
Moton
Pitth Ward
Pitth Ward Was Granted, Provided the Water Company
Pocahontas
Nottingham & Wrenn
North Street
John Bleicher
Glover
Fognce
John
Wletcher
Reed
Pletcher
Mrummer
Middle Street
Need
Perry
Mortiimouth
Randolph Street
Populists and Democrats Navigate North Carolina Politicking
North Carolina political notes from Raleigh August 11 indicate a quiet Democratic State Committee meeting with occasional tensions. Populist delegates plan headquarters in Washington and push for farmer and business leader nominees, while Republicans drift toward a middle stance. Governor Carr returns from the mountains as tensions mount over alliances, arrests, and campaign logistics across the First District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Ieetes Omeed Bro Goddem
Raleigh
N. C
Democratic State Committee
Popullet Executive Committee
Fashon
KW. L. Durham
Wyshington
State Prohibition Party
Campalen
Durham
John Lloyd Thomas
New York
Carr
Newhern
Jack Koon
Beaufort ‘County
James City
Newbern
Parmers
Allanee
Willshoro
Allance
Tess
D. L. Russell
W. A. Gutherie
Mwunesell
Richmond Pearson
Oracukv
Elizabeth City
Warry Shei
Congress
Pearson
Tim
Adams
Burial of two typhoid victims shocks Jamiesville crowd
In Jamiesville Anmosville on August 11 a solemn burial followed the deaths of a brother and sister from typhoid fever. The brother was Mrs Kat r Mon by, a young town resident, and the sister was Mr Lettie Sexton. Their mother, father, several siblings, and four children mourn them. Mr W Havlett of this place returned home sick from Grifton North Carolina. Annie Brown, a visiting performer, appeared at the Baptist church Tuesday evening.
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Whisnant
Middle Street
Ed. Clark
Seaboard Air Line
OURHL
Weldon
Portsmouth
James Branch
Udon
Sawyer
Columbia Street
Station House
Ladies' Benevolent
Chris- Wan Union
J. T. van Pattern
Cottage Place
County
Washington
T. Z. Anderson
Tom
London Street
Anmosville
Nol
Kat R Monby
Lettie Sexton
Grifton
N. C
Annie
Colored Area Asylum
Oxford
Baptist Church
Pinneius Point
GEAT
Merom Q
Norfolk and Carolina Railway
TIE Southern
Pinndr
Potts Aloute Watr
Elizabere
Pknorpole
Carolina
NEW York, Mindadelphia and Norfolke Railroad Company
Pinneics
John L. Watson
High St
C.F. Harper
Pinner’s Point
Edenton News Briefs and Local Incidents
The report notes visits by G W Womble and Mr Gould with Mr Cheshire traveling to the western part of the state. An infant died suddenly on Court Street. A small fire on an upper story at Tither’s home caused brief alarm but was quickly extinguished. Windsor Confederate Monument proceedings are mentioned and a reflection on technology a century ago highlights lack of telephone wires, telegraphs, railways, ships.
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Edenton
G. W. Womble
Gould
Alt
Busch
Ane
J. Cheshire
Court Street
Titherv
Windsor
Michigan Storm Toll and Property Loss Reported
Detroit authorities report four drowned in the Detroit River and many missing after a sequence of storms across Michigan. Yachts, boats, and shore facilities suffered extensive damage, with property losses likely exceeding 250000 dollars. Telegraph lines, barns, and farmhouses burned or blown down, and several people struck by lightning. Continuous storms caused widespread disruption across multiple towns and counties.
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Detroit
Mich
Michigan
Lfe
Detroit Elver
Corsair
Macrea
Benton Warbor
Widow with six children sought marriage in fearsome tale
Charles Custer recounts a sad case of a German widow with six children traveling toward Newcastle to remarry after the death of her husband. He describes language barriers, a plan to move her to Seattle, and a scheme involving Jarvis and Derry to move the widow and her brood, with the promise of protection and a swift arrival. The account ends noting church and archbishop actions unrelated to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Custer
Lenton
Chernin
Newcastle
Teriae
Custer
Wien
Mary
Jarvis’ Ronch
Derry
Jarvis
Quator
Ores
Pelaed
Seattle
Ana de Oman
Wesster
Tie Jarvis
Obdar
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Oxford Hall
Charles R. Welton & Co
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Hugh McLaughtin
Brooklyn
Bryan
Bewall
U.S
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Western North Carolina Railway
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Hahop Potter
Piaoyone
Archbishop of Canterbury
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Lawbeth Palace
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Tina
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Vermont Cronnery
Phos Ibn
Hudgins & Co
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Clerik
Cornell Chamber
Portsmuth
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Coumon
Bee Realty
Montiay
Agnus
Olty Wetervillee
Wil
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Finnne
Nest
Elgin
Helene Ming
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WM. Prarson
Mhonne SS
Green and Barista
Highland Avenue
H. L. Page & CO
Park View
Iy BA & CO
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Dearniéee
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W. C. Nash
Yenga Shuld
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J. F. Greer
Jones M. Newton
Aberdeen
Ohio
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Lippman
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P. P. Pi
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Uppoion's Block
Savannoly, Ga
Seaboard
Fire Insurance
Norfolk, VA
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