SOME CITY GLIMPSES Norfolk life on many phases in brief
A rapid collage of Norfolk notes: Mr and Mrs G B Reed at Bay View Va. Mr Herbert K Dodson back from Baltimore. G M Serpell in Boston. Star Course seating at the M C A Hall with 100 of 400 seats sold. A false fire alarm at box 15 and hose drying after a Southern railway blaze. A cook fainted at Hudson’s bath room. Mrs J W Cassedy guest at the Atlantic. L C Hall returns from Niagara and Canada. Evangelist R W Webb opens a tent meeting in Atlantic City Ward. The Richmond Hawksers and Grimes’ Battery from Portsmouth return home after encamping at Ocean View. Charles H Williams visits family in Washington Street Portsmouth. Richard A Smith named Superintendent of the City Fire Alarm and Police Telephone Systems at 76 per month. Mrs William R Overton injured, two ribs broken. David S Garland, NY attorney and editor in chief of the American and English Encyclopedia of Law, visits Norfolk. Count Bessert and Carolyn Story wed at Old Point and depart for New York. Rev G P Rutledge granted leave of absence, first in Elizabeth City then Southwestern Virginia. Major A Myers of Equitable Life pays a life policy on George W Johnson. Deputy High Constable’s distress warrant leads to a contested entry. Justice Tomlin issues warrant for the arrear.
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Bank and
Main Streets
Southern Railway
Hudson's
Bnvth
Chapel and
Malin Streets
J. Wu. I. Cassedy
Norfolk College For
Atlantic
L. C. Hall
Western Union Telegraph Office
Niagara
Canada
Evangelist R. W. Webb
Atlantic City
Front Street
Central Avenue
Richmond Hawksers
Grimes’ Battery
Portsmouth
Ocean View
Charles H. Williams
Baltimore
James Phillips
Washington Street
Norfolk
Richard A. Smith
William R. Overton
Bermuda Street
David
Garland
New York City
D. J. Powell Garland
Count Bessert
Carolyn Story
John P. Story
United States Army
Old Point
New York
G. P. Rutledge
Freemason Street Church of Christ
Elizabeth Cito
N.C
Virginia
A. Myers
Equitable Life Assurance Society
United States
George W. Johnson
Equitable
Lewis
Tomlin
Darkey's Opinion on Suits of TEW Appears in Detroit Press
A Detroit man bought a popular summer suit and joked about its fit while a neighbor comments on hard times. The exchange includes dialect and imagery of poverty with humorous and biting social critique.
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Detroit
Augustus
Yasar
Excursion to Niagara Falls by Baltimore and Ohio
The Baltimore and Ohio announces a series of personally conducted excursions to Niagara Falls Rochester Buffalo and Walking Glen from Norfolk with the final trip on Wednesday August 26 by Washington or Baltimore steamers. A special Pullman express will depart Washington August 27 at 6 30 a m Baltimore 6 05 a m arriving at Walls 11 p m round trip twelve days 13 dollars tickets from Arthur G Law passenger agent No 0 Martin Street. Diamonds spectacles and eye glasses offered by Greenwood firm with visiting optician to consult defects in vision. Fass Furniture and Carpet Co reports new white enamel iron beds at low prices 195 Church Street.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Niagara Falls
Rochester
Buffalo
Walking Glen
Norfolk
Norfolk and Vicinity
Washington
Baltimore
the Walls
Arthur G
LAW
Atlantic Hotel
Matin Street
Fass Furniture and Carpet Company
H. Wertheimer
Church Street
Tomato facts and local moves stir Drabbleton scene
Tomatoes replace potatoes on a local lot with a fifteen inch circumference tomato of a new variety. Residents and visitors from Baltimore and various towns are listed with recent moves, visits, and travels. The article notes openings and relocations including a new grocery at Park and Claiborne, plus a funeral at St Mary's Church for Percival Clutton.
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Reams
East Willoughby Avenue
T. A. Nicholson
Park and Claiborne Avenues
J. A. Peyton
Maple
Highland Avenues
South Park Avenue
Robert Gill and
Familly
Petersburg
Robert Gil, Sr
John Twohy
North Marshall Avenue
Nova Scotia
Enfield
N. C
Cordover
B. C
J. L. Heptinsthall
Baxter Avenue
Miss Blanch Fritton
Murfreesboro
J. C. Perry
Cooke Avenue
Vagaries of Impracticables in Baltimore Sun
A California pastor urges that incurably sick persons be painlessly killed to end misery and spare resources. He cites mercy and justice, echoing thoughts once raised by Col Robert G Ingersoll. Both figures, though opposed in faith, converge on the idea of self termination under consent as a solution.
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California
Robert G. Ingersoll
New York
The Ideal a Catholic Union Creed on Real Progress
A Catholic Union and Times piece champions the Ideal as humanity’s true wealth beyond material gains. It asserts real progress requires fidelity to the eternal ideal, with science and invention framed as steps toward a divinely tempered destiny, and praises steadfast faith as the path to true glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Union and Times
Denis
Why the Colonel Won't There. A Civil War tale from Memphis
Senator Walthall recounts a Civil War incident where he, then a Confederate colonel, hid behind a sunken road pine during a Federal bombardment. A shell struck the tree, splinters flew, and two soldiers joked the colonel would not have been there without the big tree. The piece mentions McLean, chief of the Sultan of Morocco's army, as a Scotsman.
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Memphis
Walthall
Jim
Tom
Case in Suffolk proceeds amid mandamus motions and witness delays
Suffolk Virginia August 18 Special second day of Commonwealth Wright ex Town Treasurer for embezzlement opened with motions by defense to compel examination of expert reports. Judge Prentis denied mandamus directing town council to reveal the report, with counsel sparring over records and fairness. Trial resumes with juror panel completed and Major Wright pleading not guilty as witnesses are summoned and questioned about treasurer reports and funds.
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Suffolk
Commonwealth Ve
C. W. Wright
Alresa
Env
Wise
Col. Joykin
R & Prentis
Nh Mothon
Major Wright
Commonwealth
N. R. Withers
J. 4
Norfleet
Council
Operationa
Col. Boykin
Corneil
Atorney Holland
Boykin
Mr. Holland
Wright
Wlee
Alr. Withers
Caport
Presenc
Pune
Holland
Coone Boykin
Kilby
Briggs
Corner
Triegs
W. L. McLeon
Revene
Capt. Wine
Hollayd
Lram Dole
Menary
McAnge
Nolland
Col
Kovkin
Mr. Holand
Wittens
Holhand
Wolland
Mise
Lcenses
Colonel Boykin
Tie
M. Jle
Jie
Conaime
Tromen
Ken
J.C. Parker
Wranklin
Court- Jann
Io Tan
Congress
Thia
J. BE. West
Tigers Defeated by Magnolias in Eight to Four Game
The Tigers were defeated by the Magnolias by a score of 8 to 4. Batteries were Jackson and Howell for the Tigers and Knight and Carr for the Magnolias. Congressional nomination has decided not to enter the races.
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Tigers
Magnolias
Jackson
Howell
Knight
Carr
Newport News School Bond Election Deferred Plan
Newport News officials debate deferring the school bond vote to the general election to avoid low turnout. Mayor Moss argues the measure should not be defeated and would benefit from wider participation, while precincts fear poor support if polling costs deter voters. The piece also notes minor court docket items and a city hall grounds cleanup order issued by the mayor.
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Newport News
Jasue
Moss
Polich Court
Cora Mantler
Charlotte Johnson
James Farrer
Albert Carrington
City Mall
A. A. Moss
Homer
City Innocent Reflects on Watering and Godly Sprinklers
A humorous exchange portrays a city resident asking if God should provide an automatic sprinkler. The child asks whether divine care includes watering the lawn, sparking a brief reflection on faith and practicality.
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Frank Metis
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FR. J. Metcalf
Omaha World-Herald
National Book Concern
Star Building
Chicago
P. O
N. Y
Ups-We.sa
U. S. Marine Corps
Marine Barracks
Navy-yard
Norfolk and Southern
Elizabeth City
Ae Taylor & C
Cumberland Street
John A. Griffin
C. V. Griffin
B. T. Brockover
T. B
East Main Street
HIRH
Justin McCarthyfy
Business Men's Association
H.C. Chants & Co
Jals
Chichester
Particul Lara
Chichester Chemical Co
Philadelphia
T. Ok
Hauk Bay
Bostoz
Mare
al' Anour
Diemisbes
Woodbury
W. 4d
Woodsbury
Vaz
John H. Winder
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Vu Nostft
Engeneer
M. A. Agelasto
Schopef
Hudde
Cernick Avenue
Bermuda
Malone's Lake
Koolage
Kermuda St. Nngett
Wood Street
W. Taylor
T& Water Street
Menor Wy Ae Pn
Main
C. BE
Send
Main Street
Auis-Steer Eet Seaometer
Orthampton
Bay Line
Darkey
Niagara Fallin
Messrs. Greenwood
Hopkins
Drabbleton
Baltimore Sun
Morocco
McLean
Town
Trini Yeaterday
MolLoun
Aah
Salem Observer
Pain- Nor
Newport
Meny Ihelant
Deaton Traveler
Penny Davis
Excelsior
One Price Clothing House
Main ST
America
Oxford
Speciares Ezra
High St
Main Ste Norfolk
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Norfolk, VA
John L. Roper
Fresilent
Sherwood
Tazewell Thompson
Treas
McG
Goodridge
Seat
R. KM Hughes
Bron Trees
Aforge
Onoven
Whiten
Beece J . P
Andre Moteu
Dodeon
Siewoot
Grittin
Arom
Os Be Barrett
Henry Kirn
TIE Best
Sten
Iuanranes
Commercial Place
Roanoke Avenue
Robert F. Holmes & CO
Baolong Saltae
Sid Chu
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