Portsmouth News Day's Gossip and Local Updates
The Amphitrite sailed at 11 30 yesterday and Mrs Duke is unwell at her South Portsmouth home. Railroad officials returning from Raleigh. A farm for rent notice appears. A party of gentlemen left for a gunning trip. Funeral for Mr Joseph Overton at South Street Baptist. The Pychian Castle funding error noted. Navy yard construction staff reduced by about 250. Howard Taylor captured for coal theft. Keel laid for a new steam launch at the navy yard. Opera Iolanthe to be staged in Suffolk. A bright day draws shoppers across the river. Noah Mallison funeral announced and James Graham dies at 70. Remains to Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Duke
Portsmouth
Raleigh
Moody
Pasi View
Calder Herbert
Scottsyne
Domingo Lawrence
Hordeimer
Joseph Overton
South Street
Friends’ Church
Green Street
Yeetordiy
Pychian Castle
Norfolk Dock
Navy Yard
Anderson
Island
Boat Builders Department
John A. McDonald
New York Herald
Texas
Northern
Howard Taylor
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Norfolk
Port Royal Naval Station
Nquor
Watts
Iolanthe
Suffolk
Agen
T. J. Aneron
James Graham
James Henry Graham
Lincoln Street
Graham
Chester
England
Hygela
Old Point Comfort
Ife
Oak Grove Cemeery
Brinkley Moves to 804 Crawford Street In Seaboard Block
I C Brinkley progressive merchant announces relocation to No 804 Crawford Street with a large stock of flour and groceries. He carries over 500 barrels and hundreds of bags, offering wholesale and retail at lowest market prices. Clerks are accommodating and promise satisfaction.
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Progressive
Reorganization at the Almshouse After Keeper's Death
Following the death of Joseph Overton the Almshouse will be led by L. C. Brinson, Almshouse Committee chairman, who will issue provisions and orders until a new keeper is elected likely January 4, 1897. Brinson pledges reform strict rules and passes for inmates, bans drunkenness and insubordination, and warns of Mayor involvement for violations.
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Joseph Overton
Almshouse
L. C. Brinson
Overton
Brinson
Make Them Attractive Merchants Fail to Decorate Windows
A fragment urges Norfolk merchants to decorate Main Street windows for the holidays to attract local shoppers. It notes Portsmouth residents cross the ferry with bundles, but many shops lack energy to decorate, causing shoppers to spend elsewhere. The call is for merchants to invest in home spending.
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Norfolk
Main Stree
Portsmouth
Royal Arcanum Officers Elected at Portsmouth Council
At a Portsmouth Council No. 227 Royal Arcanum meeting last night officers for the new year were elected. Regent Henry C. Walker. Vice Regent John W. Hall. Orator Samuel Brown. Secretary A. Buff. Collector Henry L. Watts. Treasurer John C. Ashton. Guide B. Whitlock. Chaplain J Proctor. Warden James K. Langhorne. Sentinel George W. H. Watts. Trustee for three years C. W. Murdaugh Jr.. Representative to Grand Council Sam P. Wigg.
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Portsmouth
Royal Arcanum
Henry C. Walker
John W. Hall
Samuel ¥. Brown
A. Buff
Henry L. Watts
Tohn C. Ashiton
B. Whitlock
J. ©. Proctor
James K. Langhore
George W. H. Watts
Arrest in Asanah case leads to morning hearing
Tom Borland discussed a Wednesday meeting with Arthur Wynn and, after being told to mind his business, drew a knife and struck Wynn's heart but only wounded his coat. By-standers intervened to stop a second assault. Wynn swore out a warrant. Borland faces a hearing this morning.
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Tom Borland
Arthur Wynn
Borland
Wynn
Thankful to High Constable for Detaining Drunk Merchant
Wednesday afternoon High Constable Andenon found a merchant wallowing in intoxication, unable to care for himself. The man, named John Ryan, was taken to the station house and jailed for the night. He was tried yesterday, fined the usual dollar and costs, and thanked His Honor after paying.
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Andenon
Wallor
John Ryan
Election of Church Officers at Wright Memorial Church
At a meeting of the Board of Stewart Wright Memorial church officers were elected for the ending conference year. C. A. McLean chair man Geo. Davis and recording secretary John J. King treasurer C. A. McLean and a Cc. Bushnell choristers Miss Cora Ross organist.
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Stewart of
Wright Memorial Church
C. A. McLean
Geo. Davis
John J. King
A. Cc. Bushnell
Cora Ross
Central Epworth Leagues
J. H. Parson
First View
George W. Moore
Jas. W. John
Louis Martin
L. BE. Holloman
W. J. Rogers
John Herbert
Maywell
Owen's Memorial M. E. Church Epworth League
R. T. Waterfield
I. J. Grimes
J. Willaims
J. B. Ennis
Declared Insane in Norfolk County Probate
Dr. C. C. Bidgood of Churchland, once with a large Norfolk county practice, was declared insane by a lunacy commission consisting of Justices John T. Grima c Haynes and J. W. Rutter, who met yesterday morning at the county jail.
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C. C. Bidgood
Churchland
Norfolk County
John T. Grima
C. Haynes
J. W. Rutter
Candidates Rush for Keeper of the Almshouse Seat
After the death of Mr. Jozeph Overton, keeper of the Almshouse, about twenty five people seek the post claiming succession. The council will review applications, while Epworth Leagues elected new officers for six months. A break in at Mrs. M. M. Anderson's home prompted a pistol warning after a would-be intruder fled.
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Heeper
Jozeph Overton
Overton
Punce
Desiny
Medical Society Elects Officers at Board of Trade Meeting
A Medical Society meeting at Board of Trade rooms elected Dr. W.O. Culpepper as president Dr. O. F. Bendonwald as vice president and Dr. G. G. Holiday as secretary and treasurer A committee including Drs Hope Parker Culpepper and Bendonwald was formed to seek a deed from Sea Board Air Line for a hospital site and report next meeting.
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The
Medical Society
Board of Trade Rooms
WO. Culpepper
O. F. Bendonwald
G. G. Holiday
Dra
F. 8. Hope
R. A. Parker
WG. Culpepper
O. DY. Bendenwald
Seaboard Air Line
Something New for Weddings from Baltimore
Mr O Ty Williams returns from Baltimore with eight hacks to be used exclusively for wedding purposes. Each carriage will feature an electric Hecht on both sides of the carriage and atop the back saddle with one on each horse’s head. They arrive about February 1, 1887.
The True Remedy Syrup of Figs Promoted for Children
The Modern Mother notes that her children respond best to the gentle laxative effect of Syrup of Figs. It is more acceptable to them and enjoyed by the kids. The true remedy, Syrup of Figs, is manufactured by the California Pig Syrup Company only.
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California Pig Syrup Company
Local shops advertise holiday closeouts and priced novelties
The advertisement page lists numerous closing out sales across shops in town. John A. Morris & Co offers children's sulis aged 3 to 16 with cut prices. J. Crawford's Furniture and Carpet House promotes Santa Clause headquarters and holiday stock. W. E. Virnelson & Co markets up to date hats and woolen goods. Lawrence & Welton and Levy & Jacobs push dry goods and sult sales. Major C. T. Picton of the State Hotel in Denison touts Chamberlain's remedies used at the hotel and by guests.
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John A. Morris & CO
High Street
C. T. Picton
State Hotel
Denison
Tex
Major Picton
Berkley Town Council Faces Street and Light Disputes
A Berkley town council meeting chaired by Captain M C Keeling addressed street safety and lighting concerns. Topics included a rail road paving cost on Chestnut street, possible new sidewalks, and the need to abate nuisances from electric wires. Officials approved a committee to inspect service improvements and referred costs for street repairs to the sergeant. The Fire Department received a monthly allowance, and water main grading changes were discussed alongside paving plans and street widening. An editorial excerpt notes a physician’s absence during a child’s croup scare and praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy.
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Berkley
Kalou Steger
M. C. Keeling
Messrs
Whitstone
Tilley
Jones
Muckafeller
Miller
Parks
Willams
Martin
Onlinance Committee
Electric Light Company
Rockefeller
Littlebridge
Light
Berkley Town
WM. Miller
Herkley
Berkley Street Talloard Company
T. Wf. Lyman
Chestnut Street
Fire Department
Charles Blivens
John Ambrecht
Water Company
The
Street Railroad Company
Messrs. Miller
Wiliams and
Recorder
Sale at Cost of Lace Curtains and Furniture in Portsmouth
Commencing Monday morning at 10 o clock the business will sell lace curtains and portieres at cost. Those needing furniture such as wardrobes sideboards and bedroom suites may consult by calling to see our Delees. We must close by the first of the year. GEO 3 Kell manager 215 High street Portsmouth. An obituary note mentions James Payn a noted whist player and a planned monument to Von Moltke in Breslau with a Berlin sculptor providing the model.
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Geo
Kell
High Street
Portsmouth
James ‘Payn
von ‘Moltke
Breslau
Berlin
Guno von Uchtritz
Coal Miners Return to Work Amid Wage Agreement
About 1,000 idle miners along the Monongahela River will resume work within a week after an amicable adjustment of the war-time sedle between operators and their employees. Wages for the coming six months are set at sixty-two cents per ton in the first pool and forty eight cents per ton in the second, third, and fourth pools. Work will resume as the miles can be put on condition.
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Piltsbury
Monongahela
Two Men Fatally Wounded in Robbery Attempt at Ponteekow
In Ponteekow County Texas two men confronted a whiskey joint robber seeking money. The victim, described as a local man, killed both assailants during the attempted crime, ending their plan and prompting police action.
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Paris
Tex
Dee
Ponteekow
Cvnide Athvers
Stanton
Varmeel Incendiaries Strike Ashe County Farms
In Ashe county durante the past week fires damaged livestock, barns, hay and farming equipment. A farmer received an anonymous letter threatening arson. Authorities and private citizens work to identify the responsible parties while seeking suspects.
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Winston
Ashe County
SOMC
Hinstock
Cheera
Eleimens
Salvation Oil praised as universal healing remedy
Frank Jui Myre of Detroit writes Salvation Oil cures sprains bruises and pains with no rival. He sprained his ankle and it healed quickly and he now uses it for any pains. Sold for 25 cents at Basiley Cannon's Pharmacy and other downtown drug stores.
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Myre
Frank Jui
Gratiot Ave
Detroit
Mich
Overton Rites At Home Honor Portman Resident June 9
Obituary notice for JOS1N Overton aged 66 from South Street Baptist Church area. Service details omitted. Friends invited to attend.
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Arenes Overton
Kopers Ulty
Norfolk
Oumly
Jos
South Street Baptist
Eridayy Apteernoon
Ovk
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Portsmouth News
Iiterest
Siany
Opera House
Oda
Noah PF. Mallison
Old Point Lodge No. 14
Ayer
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Mass
Royal
API
M. M. Anderson
Fourth
Westle Streets
Joseph Anderson
the Medical Society
Xana
J. 5
Crawpford
Santa Clause
J.J. Billsoly's
Middle Street
High
King
W.E. Virnelson & CO
Igh Street
Oxford Hall
Nuyers
Breslauer & Anthony
Lawrence & Welton
Tom O
Come
Charles Rf
Welton & Co
W. E. Virnelson & Co
IK VS
Absoluti
U. S. Gov't
J. ¥. Sthenok
AMG
Ter. Bhouer
Chamberlain
Tuba
Brent
Voenveylvania
Wook Dow
Basiley Cannon's
Bute
Alfpred
T West
Tg Main St
Holmes & CO
Aristand
Atlantic Ciry Drug
Adv's
Tidewaten Lodge
Oil Fellows
Noal
Old Point Lodge
G. OW. Stafford
W. Hrodman
Redman
Crawford Street
Brinkley
Authry
Leli
Duffy
EL Jones
County
Midilesis
Irwin
Expre Oman
W. T. Irwin
Water St
Diegeles
Sportsmoutheady's
H. L. Page & CO
Bank Street
HUME
Fish Street
H. B. Wilkins
Wilkins
Washington Street
Indica
Worth
Mt Yge
Ana
C. Nash
High ST
New York
Tamery Buller
NubGiNs & Co. Phon
John L. Watson
Pau Fords
Bottiu
Cor
Green and
Bart Rt
Santa Claus
Ipedes
Air
W. N. Whit
Virginia
Adolph Brandt
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