Portmouth Daybook Notes Local Events And Alleged Incidents
Local items list arrivals and departures at ships Amphitrite Monongahela and Monorth League meeting tonight. Court term begins December 2k. A sober Rainbow entertainment at Presbyterian church proceeds. Officer Beitingham arrests a drunken man on Court and County streets. Alison mourners arrive by train. a man jailed for twenty days for unpaid fine. Potatoes obtained under false pretenses. a painter falls asleep while painting on County Bireet. A stranger hawks catalogues with prizes. mayor deems it gambling and orders closure or action.
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Amphitrite
Monorth League
Judees Trinity
Presbyterian Church
Beitingham
Court
Alison
Timuins
Kri Poleill
J. E. Williams
Bireet
Military notices from December dispatches and leaves granted
Fragmented item notes orders and assignments for officers including Lieut. Commander Belknap and others. Mentions three months leave, pending replacements, and postings between New York and Hlampion, with references to duty at a district and human resources.
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Natal
Pantie
Sur
Didiay
New York
Hlampion Mtoudattre
Rermain
Arrests and Trials Lead to Mayers Court Hearing
A long history of thefts and pawned goods ties a Wisconsin suspect to a string of crimes in Mealy and Novrolit. Police report the arrest and an upcoming Mayers Court appearance as investigators pursue charges.
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Wilson
Richardson
Wien
Captain Roshwison
Richard Leo
Ross Peinie Prodget
Colin Foe
Cylecuyi
Sunday School Workers Invited to Attend
A notice states that a meeting will address Sunday school work led by John H. Vail. Members of the International Fundwagon School Association and Canada will discuss denominational matters at the event.
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Saki
Methodist
Petembor
International Fundwag School
Canada
John H. Vail
Funeral notice for Overton at Almehouse
The death of Mr. Overton, respected by the community and a Methodism member, is announced from Lorngon. He died after a sudden illness leaving a widow and several children. Funeral arrangements are to be announced.
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Overton
Methodien
Lamitton
Uni
Norfolk
Hind
Joel
Jesus
A. Norfleets Norse
Josh
Owen
Chamber
TOCTREA COLD IN ONE DAY
An advertisement from Portsmouth Virginia promotes a cold remedy and a sharp sale. It offers Laxative Bromo Quinine and promises refunds if no cure, with various dress goods and jackets heavily discounted. The sale includes curtains wardrobes side boards and bedroom suites as the business closes by year end.
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Womday Vlarwendany
Rall
High Street
Portsmouth
Almshouse disorder leads to four arrests and jail days
Portemouth authorities confront inmate unrest at the almshouse as Keeper Overton and constables clash with residents. Four men are jailed for a day or more after fights and alcohol misbehavior. mayoral action and alarm over tax-funded housing prompt calls for reform.
Youth Faces Indecent Letter Charge in Mayors Court
A colored boy faced charges after writing an indecent insulting letter to a color ed citizen. The mayor’s court heard the case yesterday with the boy admitting to writing the letter. The mayor imposed a seven pound fine penalty, noting youthfulness, with potential additional penalties if age were reached.
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al- Lany
Syrup of Firs Promoted by California Syrup Company
A garbled notice promotes Syrup of Firs as a remedy and praises its benefits for children. The text mentions The Maders Mather and refers to a California Syrup Company as the manufacturer, though many words are misread or misspelled.
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Hilifornia Mg Syrup Company
Local Retail Notices and Hatters Advertisements
A collage of 19th century shop notices and ads from Woolen goods to hats. Woolen dress goods sale prompts closing out inventory. Prices for Tam O Shanter hats marked down. W. E. Vernelson & Co and Charles W. Welton & Co advertise low prices and up to date hats with silver hallmarks. Lawrence Welton & Co promote dry goods and bargains.
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East
Lawrence , Welton
Sec
Tam O'Shanters
Sac
Cone Nick
Charles W. Welton & Co
W. E. Virnelson & Co
Castle to Rise for Pythian Lodges in Atlantic City
A three lodge collaboration plans a $5,000 castle on Court and County Street. Atlantic Portsmouth and Seaside Lodges join to fund a three story building with lodge room atop, ready for occupancy by January 1898.
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Atlintie Laige
Knights of Pythias
Choperty
Court and
County Street
Tauret
Atlantic Lodge
Portsmouth
Lectgres
Funeral of Mrs Rosa C Bain at Oak Grove Cemetery
The funeral of Mrs Rosa C Bain was held at her home on Bostreet and Webster with services by Rev A J Gwen. Afterward the remains were interred at Oak Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers included TL Brinson, W C Hope, Henry Long, W Kives, Jethro Wing, and James A Tabb.
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Mes
Roan
Balin
Rosa C. Bain
Bostreet
Webster Fyenus
Servius
A. J. Gwen
Oak Grove Cemetery
Cl Brinson
Ww. C. Hope
Henry Long
Kives
Jethro Wing
James A. Tabb
Meeting for Scriptural Willines Promotion at Friends Church
A noon gathering at the Friends Church aims to unite workers for foreign mission training. The event includes presentations and conduct of services led by present leaders. Participants and invited members are urged to attend.
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Friends’ Chrivthin Workers
Feta
West End Baptist pastor named Ashland church leader
Rev. J. A. Barker, former pastor of West End Baptist in Peotopsburg, is reportedly called to lead the Artist church in Ashland. Mrs. Joseph Parrish of Atlanta hosted a happy whist party at Cafe Troyal with attendees listed, while Eli Morse faces a charge for possessing thirty nine partridges offered for sale. Police Officer Vaughan’s son injured in a fall. Major P. L. Scott of Richmond visiting.
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Peetoursburg
J. A. Barker
West End
Cafe Troyal
Charles Cohen
Myer Saal
Morrie Myers
Eminuel Lewys
Henry Peyser
Jacob Schwartz
E.R. Morse
Piannah Cohen
Ester Miller
Mary Rosenbach
Nora Kadden
Adan Weinberg
Eli Morse
Cafe Tevet
Morse
South Capelins
Hngenn
Vaughan
Troma
Anderson School
Maurras Chappell
Eduay
Advantic Coast
Major PL. Scott
Richmond
Diaz Visits Gisidalie Jara Amid Warm Welcomes
President of Mexico Diaz arrives in Gisidalie Jara on a Sunday trip through the Interyventige cit. Banners wave bands play and troops line up to greet the visiting official amid a large demonstration. Military and civil authorities extend a hearty welcome to the president.
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San Diego
Cal
Der
Blag
Mexico
Gisidalie Jara
Interyventige
Tia
Hever
Cindalilara
Banking Committee Eyes Reforms in Currency System
Washington December 1 The House Committee on Banking and Currency says some steps are needed to correct the defects in the banking and currency system. They do not expect to reach final action before adjournment but anticipate amendments for a possible called session of Congress.
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Washington
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Conciaon
Congress
Furniture sale notice tucked in holiday ad
An opportunity to clear excess children’s suites with reduced stock across all styles and sizes. A. Morris & Co. advertises 0 percent discount and urges shoppers to visit 400 Filgh Street for onyx tables lamps rockers clocks and more. Crawford’s Furniture and Carpet House also promotes goods at 1.8.
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A. Morris & CO
Filgh Street
Crawford
COLONIAL HOSTESSES AND THE GREAT MEN OF REVOLUTION
Reflecting on unselfish sacrifices of women and men in the American Revolution. Praises Washington and Henry as exemplars of civic virtue. Compares Paris and Richmond, urging steadfast duty, courage, and devotion to country and state. Mentions local electric lighting and civic improvements as ongoing public concerns.
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Neale
Aption
Earth
Washington
Henry
Qathend
Itv
Miuny
Paris
Richmond
Gial
Fox hunt turns grim at Berkley club gathering
An old North Carolina fox, caged days earlier on reduced rations, was released and killed by Berkley Sporting Club members after a display of the animal. The event drew about twenty invited guests from various trades who witnessed the fox’s demise.
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Norfolk
Norfolk and Westerd
Lerley
Euty
Houtus
North Carolina
Farimera
Fox
Owen
Ptyanath
Herkhy
George Downing
Matto Perry
North Street
C. W. Dike
Downing
Norfolk and Souther
Edenton
M. Simpson
Morey Thornton i
Berkley Military Institute
John Ambrecht
Chestnut Street
Funeral of Col Sellows reported in New York
Funeral services for Col John Hytele SelloWs were held at Church of the Intercession with a crowded church and abundant floral tributes. The National Democratic Committee of Kentucky sent wreaths and violets. dignitaries attended and interment followed at Webby.
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New York
John Hytele
Apc
National Democratic Committee
State of Kentucky
Morton
Tomi Hyavintha
Vwhita
Tener Dixon
Webby
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