Portsmouth News Roundup Highlights Local Events
Daily Portsmouth items report pay-days for Seaheard Aly Line workers and a wave of window dressing by merchants. Notable notes include the Pythians planning a castle, shipyard machinery lead by John Sands, and a large number of quiet arrests and church activities. The city moves toward a new night rail schedule and a Christmas united service at Monumental Church with tributes to Mrs Allison and Major Vass’s funeral.
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Weendrow
Port Norfolk
Luther Goole
Norfolk
Portsmouth Comion Club
Kin Hall
Magic Johnson
Princeton
N. J
Seaheard Aly Line
Cuthale
John Sands
Pinner’s Point
Chick Ovs
Prencos Place
Feaside Lodge
Koof Fy
Te Orilor
A Geran Council
R.A
Rousenbaum
Hall
Grimes
John A. Moris & Co
Clicren
Allison
Atlanta
Omk Grove
Robert Allison
Portsmouth
Raleigh
Vhis Mity
Seaboard Ajp
Major Vass
Monumental Church
Ray
Central Church
Opelul
Monumental M. H. Church
Seaboard Air Line
Ayer’s Sarsaparilla Heralded Cures From The Past
The passage recalls a stamp on a letter carrying a tale of a cure for a loathsome sore from tainted blood. It credits Ayer’s name and his sarsaparilla, hinting at a long era of remedies beginning fifty years ago.
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Ayer
Ayer's Sarsaparilla hailed for cures and honor
Advertising copy proclaims Ayer's Sarsaparilla as the original and unmatched blood purifier with a World's Fair medal from 1893. It notes rivals imitate the remedy but cannot match its record.
Norfolk County Board Minutes Reported County Affairs
The Norfolk County Board of Supervisors met for the monthly session with six members present. They approved previous minutes, reviewed the treasurer accounts, and found warrants paid correct with a small balance due. Items included jail cell improvements, leasing parish property to Mrs. Sophia Boquin for five dollars monthly, and electing Wood as physician to the almshouse.
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Board of Supervisors of
Norfolk Rormnty
C. R. Nimne
J. M.tilley
John A. Codd
W. 8. Johnson
J.C. Lynch
George I. Wood
Asure
Sophia Boquin
Oma
Wo Kk. Wood
Bom
H. E. Hurdle
Chestnut Street
London Street
Portsmouth
Deep Creek
Hallrods
County Street
Portsmouth Street Railway Company
Committee On
F. L. Portlock
Berkley and South Norfolk Railway Company
Gard Company
Ita
Board of Health of Portsmouth
Oyster Roast and Banquet for Visitors From Several Cities
Yesterday morning Mr Mead Ditwiller of Harrisburg Judge Jerome B Wisher of Jamestown and Mr Allen Myer of Cincinnati arrived and were met by a committee from the RE P.O. Elke and escorted to Ocean View for an oyster roast. The visitors joined a Virginia Welcome and enjoyed the evening banquet at the Ocean House with speeches and a late gathering.
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Mead Ditwiller
Harrisburg
Jerome B. Wisher
Jamestown
N. Y
Allen
Myer
Cincinnati
RE. P.O. Elke
Ovcean View
Virginia
Piaces
Bananet
Ocean House
Order
Noise and Nuisance Violations Prompt City Action
A city ordinance bans disturbing sidewalk cleanliness as residents and vendors accuse others of unlawful dumping. Weasels on sidewalks with garbage and wheelbarrows creating odors spur daily complaints. authorities urged to enforce rules and arrest violators.
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Sunic
Evening With the Wesley's at Epworth League Meeting
The Epworth League held a meeting in the church lecture room with readings about John Wesley founder of Methodism. Several excellent hymns were sung and attendees enjoyed a pleasant evening. These gatherings unite the young people and tend to do much good, and should be encouraged.
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Epworth League
John Wesley
City Council Adjourned Meeting Debates Finances and Public Works
City council members discussed deepening the harbor and buying a new alderman’s book while deferring until the Finance Committee reports. Bills approved include a 7500 payment to the Tlumuane Society and 42 for Banford Brooks & Bonsol, with several items referred to committees and a cemetery lot sale rule set to require payment upfront.
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John J. Ning
W. Thallentins
J. Davis Reed
J. Whit Ashton
Brinson
W. Jones Willians
AY Green
WT. Buckus
Minter
W. Hl. Moor
C. Mo Outen
Emnett
J. Glover
A. Reynolds
Pinger Committee
Orbor
Board of ‘Trade of
Norfolk
Athube Ut
Bive
Gost
Sane
Shome Company
Eithe
Banfourd
Brooks & Bonsol
Tlumuane Society
Woc. Nash
North Sinest
Communicating of
Seaboard and Warehouse Company
Bart Street
King
Ried
Ray
Clie
MY. Willams
Fifth Ward
Finance Committee
The Prayer League Meeting Noted For Spiritual Power
A Tuesday prayer session brought five requests from different states and verbal pleas. Two attendees reportedly received prayer answers as the Holy Ghost moved among participants. Membership grows, with inquiries to Arthur Bell, secretary, 1216 Effingham Street, Portsmouth, Va. Meetings are held weekly on Mondays at Wks Green Street.
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Prayer League
Holy Ghost
Arthur Bell
Effingham Street
Portsmouth
Accident at Seaboard shop leaves man with badly injured foot
George Bates, a leading man in the machine shop of the Seaboard Air Line, had a truck roll onto his foot while rolling it from under a car. He was taken to his home on Washington Street where medical aid was summoned.
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Virginian
Ora
Jesse
Bain
Werhus
B Street
Webster
Pupsten
South Street Baptist Church
Hencing
Vinsten
Lincolnville
George Bates
Seaboard Air Line
Washingtontreet
The War With Yuba Dress Goods Sale
Reduced dress goods prices slash costs to produce with items in wool, ginghams, and boule cloth. Jackets and men’s wear cut to special low rates, including tailored suits at fifteen dollars and eighteen dollars. All merchandise marked down to the lowest point with guaranteed satisfaction.
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Yuba
Hanalhoers
Wien
Merchants advertise closing sales and holiday stock
The items announce openings and closing sales by multiple firms. Lace curtains and portieres offered at cost starting Monday at 10 o clock. Furniture like wardrobes and sideboards promoted with price checks. A year end closure by GEO BELL, manager, at 315 MWiehstre Portsmouth VA. Santa Claus headquarters and holiday stock shown at J J Billsoly No 522 Middle Street. Various outlets like WT VIRNELSON & CO and BRESLAUER & ANTHONY urge examination of stock and discounts. They advertise fabrics, hats, suits and other goods with sale prices and one price.
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Geo
Bell
Portsmouth
Santa Claus
Wenidquarters
J.J. Billsoly's
Middle Street
Wieh and
King
de Gim
Cushing Painting Project Forges Naval Honor in Waukesha
The Navy orders full support for a large historical painting of Lieut William B Cushing destroying the Albemarle. Communal and veteran groups in Waukesha County plan the Norfolk Virginia studio effort with an estimated 40 figures and a life study of Cushing. The work, sized to fit courthouse wall space, aims to honor a pivotal Civil War naval action and preserve it for future ages.
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Navy Department
Vee Mitay
Cushing
North Carolina
Will
Kesha
Porta
Aga
Olivers
Navy Yard
Norfolk
Kidush m
Waukes
Sny Dem
Williams
Tint Wannestia County
Novy-Yard
Real estate sale and court actions reported in Newport News
The Newport News item notes a real estate sale by Powell Neos and King bringing a good price as bidders walked away from bottom rock prices. Injuries from a Washington avenue scaffold collapse are described as serious. An injunction blocked a sale in East End property, later settled. A divorce filing appears for Annie T. Johnson against Edward W. Johnson. Marriage licenses issued for David R. McNiell and Carolla M. Adgey. Police court notes include bond for Trool Cunter and a defrauding case involving Hig TauRe Keeper.
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Newport News
Powell
East Hav
Bottom Rock
Neos, & King
Sindhe
Washington Avenue
Wiis Wrtorndin
Walter Eustiman
T. I. Bar
T. J. Baldwin
Halifax
SALE OF CHILDREN'S WEAR AND FURNITURE PROMOTED
Opportuity notices a closeout on children sults with prices slashed across all sizes 2 to 16 years. John A Morris Co offers 203 High Street goods while W E Virneeson Co features halters and novelties. Don’t buy Christmas presents until viewing stock at Crawford s Furniture and Carpet House including Onyx tables lamps rockers clocks.
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John A. Morris & CO
High Street
J.8
Crawford
Berkley Sporting Club Seeks Fox Hunt Results
In Berkley the Berkley Sporting Club reports a fine old fox Jnam cape and expects a wire over morning. The Cink has Hine dors and the Chaise sport is anticipated. Ada Wood of Promise, Princess Anne County, visits the Misses Ol on North tror Whit. Mayor Me Poy notes qualified members. Overloaded horses clog streets as harvest looms, city street disruption noted.
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Berkley
Cink
Chaise
Mize
Ada Wood
Laird of Promise
Princess Anne County
Vishting
Unclear historical assembly resolves on party matters and reforms
A garbled report covers a 1896 meeting addressing accusations of improper fund uses, district conventions, and unseating actions. It mentions resolutions about state leadership, election integrity, and investigations into campaign funds, with stray notes on Paris schools and New York urban plans.
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Portsmouth News
Tatevent
Wesley
IPAT
the Prayer League
Virnelson & CO
Loxford Tall
Breslauer & Anthony
Lawrence & Welton
Tom O'Shanters
Charles R. Welton & CO
U. S
Peices
W. E. Virneeson &Co
Adiewos
Alan
Nooa
Ethie Mall
Anleche
Trockafeller
Ehate
James Kirkowood
Ai Tollavwe
Sceyer
Lehman
Trent
Nin
Siunton
Neaphye Su Meloites
Tom Heriets
Sorbonne
Law and Meseal Schools
Paris
School of Fine Arts
New York
Troughton
North Adams Mass
Teel Hospital
Sey Coer
BU “Aphid Saayeaiof
Tmog Spean Hay
Pouryar
JO Syuswasab
Sunjaaur
Ier
AzyaMaf Anoa Suryse
S.laid
Adv's
Corney
L. H. Pearson
Cor
Green
Bart
ADVIS
Gon Street
OWENS
Christiaas
Dory
Jones
Middle Sts
H. L. Page & CO
RG Home & Ero
Wish Street
Wilkins
Phonn
H. 8. Wilkins
Washington Street
C. Nash
High ST
Palesthia
Poe
W. Hudgins
JOHN_L, WATSON
Ipedes
W. N. White
Adolph Brandt
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