Portsmouth Elks Memorial Day Service Draws Big Crowd
Portsmouth Lodge numbers 2,000 present though seating for 800 with standing room. Naval Post Orchestra performed as Exalted Ruler John W. Happer led ceremonies. Rev S Farland spoke on secret orders, Rev W H Venable extolled Elks. long address praised brotherhood, charity and military sacrifice.
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Portsmouth Lodge Nu
Benevolent and Protective Order of Kaka
Wiks’ Opera l Manse
Naval Post Bank
John W. Happer
RB. H. Eggleston
Court Street Presbyterian Church
S. Farland
St. John's Episcopal Church
Stev. W. H. Venable
Norfolk
Order of Elks
Venable
Elks
Benevolent and Protective Order
Elis Aprang
Cty
New York
Brotherhood of
Bikes
Heart
Iood
Weaden
Portsmouth
Filidom
Qwr
Eres Ruier
Pacific
Éterna
Gabriels
Uliough
Sanakine
Means of Escape Evangelist Sermon and Death of Rev Griffin
A revival featured Evangelist E Hes Swem with a large audience as the message of means of escape drew many to prayer and professed faith. News arrives of the death of Rev George W Griffin in Union City Tenn after paralysis. Born 1830 in Southampton VA, he served as Baptist minister across several states and died at his son’s home. Also reported: cotton thieves in Virginia arrested. seven bales recovered. fourteen suspects named. cases continued and more arrests anticipated.
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Tiea Sween
Vorlamowth
Teene Mant
Thie
Thi Smialjord
Mihobih
Myaneetie
Evangelist
George W. “Rippin
K. R. Gunn
Union City
Tenn
George W Griffin
Southampton County
Richmond College
Southimpton
Isle of Wight
Countiel
Win WW. Grim
Aedstone
Insurance Company
William Rickets
Lee Leeds
Edward Calvent
Thomas Casey
John Porkes
John Hampton
George Wright
James McCarris
McCarris
Forbes
Casey
Rickets
Sach
Ead
The Two Orphans at Piks Pall
The Ewin Maynard and McDonald company presented The Two Orphans at Piks Pall to a large audience. Maynard played Jacques, Miss Jennie Cine Louise, and Pierre Froevnd–all praised for their performance. Proceeds benefit the hospital fund. scenery was rough and lengthened the show. The company plans Cuban Volunteers for tonight.
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Piks Pall
Ewin Maynard W
Mols
Aittle
Plass
Reception to Their Pastor at Wright Memorial Church
Wright Memorial church members host a reception for their new pastor and his wife in the church lecture room on Wednesday night. The Ladies' Aid society oversees the event, inviting the pastor and congregation to a general introduction and welcome.
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Wright Memorial Church
Ald Society
Attempted Burglary in Slotts Ville Reported
Two white men entered the residence of Charles Bure on a Saturday night and fled when startled, leaving a coat and vest behind. A later alarm in the Morgan household prompted the father to investigate, but the intruders escaped without taking anything. Several similar attempts nearby were unsuccessful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bure
Mr. Bure
Nease Morgan
Jett
Gambling Pan Ratted at County Fivemt Cart House
A negro named Warris in charge of an old cart house on County Fivemt housed a room for sleeping and hosted Sunday card games with women present. Deputies Abbott and Warren discovered seven men and women playing, with 12 cents on the table. Warris and three officers fined $2 each. four others were dismissed.
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Warris
Abbott
Omeer Warren
Marrie Ivina Wimnd
Ted Warris
Bicycle accident injures Lewie Danks near ferry house
Sunday morning at about 10 20 Lewie Danks was riding in Noertalk when the frame of his bicycle broke near the ferry house. He was thrown and skinned his face and hands badly though there was no serious injury beyond a wrecked wheel.
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Lewie Danks
Noertalk
Death of Mrs McKenny in London Street residence
Mrs Susan McKenny died Sunday at the residence of Mrs Mary Dwyer on London Street in her 60th year. The funeral will be held this afternoon at two from the above residence, to which friends of the family are invited. Meeting of postcr commissioners attended by W T Robinson W O Shane J T Whitshurst Dr L A Biesely. The mayor’s absence noted.
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Ubreeks
Delphi
Diana
Aphesus
Ieece
Babylon
Egypt
Sheara
Wishard
Ellis
Cio
Mkenny
Susan McKenny
Mary
Postcr
W.T. Robinson
W. O. Shane
J. T. Whitshurst
L. A. Biesely
Fre
Leerrors
Suffolk Literary Club
L. P. Harper
Suffolk Fox Club
Rewe
Randolph Society of Paul's
Misors -Skiles
West Kilby Etreet
J. Mito Moneil
Norfolk
Vietten
Suffolk
Brambert
J. W. Wellens
Durham
N. C
Julia A. S. Wells
Baltimore
J. W. Gray
Smithfield
W. J. Gray
S F. A. Bennett
Tani 7
3Xie Boepwell
Portsmouth
Jarvis Stith
New York
Mrs. L. A. Sth
Wight County court scene and Isle of Wight arrests
The December term opened with Judge Atkinson presiding as Isle of Wight County Court heard little business. George Stewart freed after paying costs amid a housebreaking case with George Gallamore and family present. The day also covered a minor baggage men dispute in Suffolk, a late Mrs Peebles funeral from Jackson North Carolina, and several local notices including marriages and fire company officer changes.
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Suffolk
Geo
Stewart
Hurricane Branch
Tste
Wight County
George Gallamore
Walter’ Stott
Newport News
Takins
Isle of Wheat
George RK
Atkinson
aAprestel
Sallie J
PD. Peebles
Jackson
N. C
Seaboard Air Line
M. M. Urquhart
R. Ridley
E. J. Peebles
George 5. Urquhart
BL. Felton
FE. J. Peebles
Mayor Brewer
T. H. Everett
William Stokes
Everett
George W. Barnwell White
John Jackson
Ames
J. C. Bell
Isle OF WieIrt
Canis
Learle Binford
A. W. Holt
Mim Swamp Baptist Church
Wrank Tutner
Eagiineer I. A. Thomas
Pelham Trotman
President Roh Ingenavas Called to Action Amid Fire Incident
The article notes Mr Roh Ingenavas as president of the board who urged action after a fire on Middle Street at Wainwright's shop, declared incendiary in nature. The session adjourned with no wider business. Naval brief reports ships Raleigh Bancroft Francisco etc moved between ports.
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Roh- Ingenavas
Middle Street
Wainwrisii
Epworth League Meets at Monumental Church
The Epworth League of Monumental church will hold its regular monthly meeting in the feature room at 7 oclock. The program includes instrumental solos by Miss Lelin Searlet and Miss Lilly Hall, with vocal selections by Miss Wellener and Miss Linda Wright, followed by a youth event led by Miss Linda Wright.
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Epworth League of Monumental Church
Feeture
Elock
Tnetrumental Solo
Lelin Searlet
Lilly Hall Veond
Mies Wellener
Occa
Linda Wright Vigal
Runaway Accident Destroys Buggy In McMurran Case
Yesterday afternoon a horse attached to Dr Th T McMurran s buggy bolted, overturning the conveyance and dragging occupants under it. Mrs McMurran suffered a broken wrist and the Doctor minor bruises. The buggy was wrecked. The Doctor believes both survived. Henry Wilkins was arrested last night for horse and cart theft and jailed on $74 bail.
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Th. T. McMurran
Whch
Henry Wilkins
Wea
Chareed
Local Notables See Minor Health Updates Across Town
Thirla Ncte R K Boyenton of Trambleton shows improvement after treatment by Dr Miller in Princess Anne. Wil Spencer and family move from Spencer Drag to Tichland Avenue Brambleton. Wm A Doke and wife return to Brambeton to dive. Rev George F Green, former pastor of Wayerood Memorial Church, joins Princess Anne Circuit. Grass Lowitt of Princess Anne recovering slowly. The mind made easy and the body comfortable by wearing the garments Rudolph Wallace make.
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Thirlta Ncte
R. K. Boyenton
Trambleton
Miller
Princess Anne
Wil Spencer
Spencer Drago
Gramby Street
Tichland Avenue
Brambleton
Wm. A. Doke
Brambeton
George F. Green
Wayerood Memorial Church
Mer
Grass Lowitt
Fire destroys multiple buildings in Newport News blaze
Twenty thousand dollars worth of property burned after a rear Twenty third Street fire spread to nearby shops. Firefighters aided by delayed alarm arrival battled flames that consumed several wooden structures and caused uninsured losses estimated near two thousand dollars. Newport News Lodge No 3 TP O Ellis held memorials at the Opera House as local officials recorded marriage licenses for James E Clatborne with Sarah M Wale and Colandus Cobb with Julia Cornick.
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Stow
Severn
Department
Elks
L. W. Fuller
Dewards & Pitman
Susann Brooks
John Ff Triightwell
Nachman
A. Teibner
Totwls Fine
John Re Mriettwell
Newport News Lodge
TPO
Ellis
Opera Mouse
Order
A. Qt
Wipshirrs A. RB. Eppley
D. Leary
John Turner
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Advertises Cure Claims
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the rest salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a promise to cure piles or no pay. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Priced at 25 cents per box, sold by Burrow Martin & Co.
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Bucklen
Gale
Burrow, Martin & Co
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Pearline
Tom's Creek
Toms Creek Coal and Coke Company
Trigg & Wilmer
Graney Street
Unvison Street
PGC
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Smwades
PHONG
Geo. H. Dawes
Water Street
Rome
McAppeln
Chen
Pathor Sebiethen
S. J. Thomas & Co
Wnoilour
Cook, Clark & Co
John S. Etheridge
Berkley, Va
Aiabies Corner
Pearl Street
Ridge
Cox Gelatine
Nelson’s Gelatine
Main Street
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Atlantic
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