Weathered notes from Portsmouth Day in court and town
Readable fragments describe a busy Portsmouth scene with court activity and social notices. References include pay day at a sea lines shop, a forthcoming Mardi Gras in New Orleans, weather chatter, school board meetings, paving plans on Water street, lodge gatherings, a townhouse fire sale, and local business ads. Mentioned names include Take Cory, Mr and Mrs Toes Jutths, and Rev. Herbert Hope. events span funerals, weddings, and civic meetings.
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Seabows Air Line
Mustings Court
Polce
Portsmouth
Jhimes
New Orleans
LSNE
Behool
Board of Supervisors
Fentress
W. T. Pentress
Mustaigs Court
Tidewater Lode
Grice
Old Dominion
Cory Cutting
Manroey
da Mir
Charles Stewart
Wousory
Weehington
Ghia
Wikitime Kheefather
Plewart
Shelie
M.S
Richmond
Charter
Cochinbin
Dinwid
Norbert Tiiehard
Mro
Myre
George T. Taylor
Jefferson
Irwin Brook Folk
Ve. Norman
Leother
Toes
Nina
Evaulos
Amyard Ferro
Ide
Amu
Dominion
Odd Fellows
Solork
Wilte
Tidewaley
Erand
Virginia
Ashton
Atlanticity
Coaurt
Norfolk
Heigits of the Golden Eagle Anniversary Dinner
Members of the order gathered at Maupin's Yellow to celebrate their first anniversary. After business, guests enjoyed a prepared spread for Loresston with impromptu speeches and music. The event was amiable though unlikely to strengthen the group further.
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Maupin's
Portmouth aims to lead as new state capital says letters
A Richmond letter praises Portsmouth as the coming state town. It notes Charles Bland as a rising political figure and lists officers elected at Old Dominion Conclave of Heptesophs, including Weston prelate and VanDyke treasurer, with other trustees named.
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Richmond
Us Dser
Portsmouth
General Assembly
Charles
Bland
Makin Bis
Dans Prtemois
The
Mouse
Old Dominion
Dry
Win
Schinoels
Arebhon
W. C. Hope
Arelhon
Orris Harwood
Vireines Weston
C. Brown
Savage
Inangter
WN. O. Mape
John Chreen
HH. OA. VanDyke
John
Will Make Theiler First Trip At Port Norfolk Run
The article describes a planned inaugural journey on a electric powered railway line from London Street at bi: a. mn. The carrier intends to run out over the Port Norfolk railway with Counts and Styoniiala as reporters for the press and company. The public is expected to respond with increased travel.
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Ticte
Port Norfolk
Counts
Styoniiala
Ana Etherys
London Street
Bi: A. Mn
Marriage at Green Street House Witnessed by Many
A large gathering assembled last night at Me. JW. Williams residence on Green Street near Grittin to witness the marriage of his daughter to Mr. Waller Quillin of South Portsmouth. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Mr. Wenford and was followed by a reception.
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Iope
A.M. Hope
the Parsonage Society
Dwermer
Hope
JW. Willams
Green Street
Grittin
Williame
Waller Quillin
Freo
Hinr Howe
Charel Maxtension
Monlay
Virginia
Chowan River
Memphis
Syrup of Pigs touted as best laxative for children
The Modern Mother notes children prefer Syrup of Pigs for a gentle laxative effect and find it more acceptable than other remedies. It claims the true remedy is manufactured by the California Pig Syrup Co exclusively.
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California Pig Syrup Co
We Have Marked Down Heavy Textile Stock at Levy and Jacobs
In hard times we reduce our study and move to cut profits. Hults and Bu wool fabrics drop from 38.50 to 87, neat camel skins from FRO to mow SS, clay worsteds black and all wool salt from 1.40 to 10. Sacks in stock and usable soon. We mean business. Levy and Jacobs, 200 High Street.
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Levy & Jacobs
High Street
Well known Foet Store Announces Deep Seasonal Sale
A Breslauer and Antiony at 114 High Street advertises a large post season stock. They cut prices on men’s, boys’, and children’s clothing including salts and overcoats to ensure affordability. The note emphasizes clearing inventory with all items to be sold.
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Breslauer & Antiony
High Street
Bargain Week at A J Phillips Under Oxford Hall
Bargain week highlights reduced prices on wool blankets and shirts with several items marked down from regular prices. The ad touts a benusliol or gran blanket at various cuts and notes a special blanket price of 3.00 and gray fabric discounts.
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Chas. R. Welton & CO
Petersburg Baptist meeting trims expenses and reshapes board
Petersburg scene covers the Sunday School and Bible Board of the Baptist General Association of Virginia meeting at First Baptist Church. Officials discussed cutting travel and staff costs, eliminating the clerk hire, and reducing expenses while maintaining work. Other notes include church news, a new Second Baptist Church News issue, local property sale, a marriage, and naval boat launch in Petersburg.
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Petersburg
Baptist General Association of Virginia
First Baptist Church
I. W. Winfree
Culpeper
Jo W. Hundley
Marion
Jt. & White
Mbove
Virginia
Buaptist Church
A. J. Bristoe
Seco Baptist Church
Charles Gos
A. J. Rtichardson
Dinwbidje
Twente Oak
I Oelesk
I Oelesk Mims
Margaret Pitcher
Dry U M. Micher
Joseph Dann Readshaw
Burkeville
H. W. Battle
B. Cyverton
Lynchburg
Mins
Julia Michermala
Onan
E. M. Piteher
D. Piteher
Pilen
J. L. Bradshaw
WS. Downs
W. Bk. Iitehen
Atlanta
Florida
Petereburser
United States
Howman
Hope
Ciay Street
Ehichmound
Young Men's Christan Association
Piney
Midtetter's Slumacc Bitters Featured As Top Remedy
The National Compinator touts Midtetter's Slumacc Bitters as a premier cure for dyspepsia and related ailments. It claims rapid relief, health benefits, and urinary stimulation, backed by public proof. Advertisements promote $10 suits and discounts at J. Crawford's for carpets and other items.
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Phinroah
America
Midtetter
North Carolina Conference Opens in Elizabeth City
The North Carolina Conference held its full ninth session at the Methodist Church in Elizabeth City, opening with prayers and roll calls. Bishop Alpheus Wilson presided, committees were formed including Books and Periodicals, Church Property, Temperance, Bible Cause, and more, while reports noted delays from travel and strong hospitality from locals.
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Elisabeth City
North Carolina
The
Methodist Church
Alpheus Wilson
Daltimore
Tishap Wilken
Mathew x
Kev
W. L. Cuninggim
List
Jiev
W. L. Cuningzin
N. Wb. Wilson
Phew
Ty Simmons
Neva
Rh. W. Biome
NM. Watson
HW. Tuttle
Ea Doris
W. J. Crowson
EC. Glenn
FE. A. Yates
Unclear OCR political mockery amid British tabloids
Fragmented text from an old newspaper page mocks political figures and events with garbled phrases. It mentions Avibasemdor Bayonel, Venge lor Representatives, and London reportage, but essential names and details are unreadable. The item reads like a satirical or distorted document rather than a coherent report.
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London
St Jamen Gu
Avibasemdor
Anya
Hele
Owe Holley
Rasard Pergill
Owen
Republi
Yale Tile and Sproedtee to Entniway Palthers Mil Bem
The Yale titled article reports on the Clive Steamship Company’s operations between Baltimore and New York, noting the dispute over ship routes and competition with the Southern Putway line. It mentions the company’s representatives disputing differing interpretations and asserting friendly connections with rivals.
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Palthuers
Mil
Depesenta
Clive
Bouwlhern
Etonviens
Baltimore
Nertalis
Edwaenry Philidelphia
Wehenone
Otter
Fen Board
Syrup of Figs Promises Health and Comfort to All
Advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pure laxative improving health by cleansing the system and relieving colds headaches and fevers. It emphasizes kidney liver and bowel action without weakening them, claims wide medical approval, and warns buyers to purchase only the California Fig Syrup Co product at one dollar per bottle.
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California Pig Syrup Co
Apple varieties headline unclear list spoils readability
Fragmentary OCR text mentions apples and wine varieties with names like R.W. Ripley, Tigh Vos treble, John Co, Niemeyer, and Johnson. The passage is garbled, unclear on events, dates, or concrete reporting, and lacks a coherent narrative or outcome.
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R.W. Ripley
Tigh Vos Treble
John Co
Niemeyer, Aneuonanr
Unclear Advertisements for Insurance and Services
Fragmentary ad text highlights The E. C. Brooks Company and Wachlest Insurance with prices 25 cents daily and 4.50 monthly. Mentions John L. Watson and R. Joseph Grick offering professional services. Includes address Portmouth, Va and scattered phrases about permanent removal and public notices.
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John L. Watson
R. Josept Grick
Minte
Porlamouth
Senate Proceedings Hint at Statues and Policy Debates
The Senate sat for brief time with speeches on honoring figures including Victor Hugo, John Paul Jones, and Franklin Pierce. A motion on railroad records and a Cuba rights petition advanced, then executive session closed for the day. Hood’s Pills were advertised in a closing note.
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Wrllington
Senate
Howe
Joan Paul Jones
Neil Fy Washington
Pranklin
Concord
Allen Pope
Nebraska
Wry
Tennessee
Harris
Gockrell
Kansas City
Board of Trade
Congress
Cuba
Committee On Foreign Relations
Bve
Hood
Cora
N. Varney
Stony Man
Good Cooking Wine and Coal Sale Notice
Local ad lists cooking wine at market price and a range of liquors for sale. It notes coal and stove coal products discharging on November 13th, with stock kept ready and prices and contact numbers for WM. Maupin.
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B. Jones
Maupin
Benolim
Specials for Today Nuts and Snacks Post
Specials for today advertise assorted nuts and dried fruits with odd spellings and typos. We offer faney leghorn Eltron 124c per pound fine layer raising We per pound, finest cooking surialis per pound. Mixed nuts 1240 per pound. Visit to view stock before buying.
Wood and coal for sale at Pats Kins, Washington St
Classified ad for No 1 split oak wood and pine wood, new and old, touted as best sheltered pine wood in city. Also selling bench and nut coal at low prices from H. B. Pats Kin s, 1213 Washington Street with office at 209 High Street.
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H. B. Pats Kins
Washington Street
Phajs ME
High Street
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Caytain Miyelull
Mion
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the Golden Eagle
Kon. C. Pf
Alana
Eiceison
Theiler
A. J. Phillips
Oxford Hall
Thes. S
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J. &. Crawford's
Campbell
Campheliss
Pould
Sixth Avenue
New York
John W. Burrow
Billatoons
Clerleal
J. MN. Cole
Bir.all
A. MecCullen
J. A. Page
D. L
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MO Watson
L. M. Chaflin
G. F. Smith
Lay
Judie Walter Clark
I. Meecks
W. Tt. Harker
B.S. Teed
A Abernethy
J. HW. Dulkant
K. DB. Noles
I. Shore
D. A. Putret
Thompson
Pin Greening
J. R. Tillery
CR. Taylor
OC. Geddie
H. BL Andersen
Tay
J. A. Kety
Ley Branson
W. J. Womble
RH. N. Powe
AL Mer. Cameron
Ms. Dat
Bo . Roper
Ro A. Keery
Geo
W. Buchanan
Clerica
G. B. Perry
C. Sol
J. DB
Bundy
AT. Tripp
N ' R. Troy
G. B. Jayneton
Dante Reed
Po Jerome
McKinney
Thacker
J. D. Many RD
Phillip
AL Mor
Cameron
Pon
Stainback Lot
Sauth
J. Mh. Brinkley
T. HH. Gitling
Clemens
J. B. Hurley
W. B. Moore
T. Hh. Sutton
J. K. Pare
N.Y. Verti
A. OT. Ghoadenthol
J. FM. Giles
J. A. Lev. Lay
Eorge 3. Bator
P.M. Brings
J. A. Green
HW. OO. Wail
Bo DG. Credle
RE. W. Hymoen
Baleteh Mtarrdory
A. Conthe Elm
Durham
W. Stoore
Payetteville Fiethers
J Gibbs
Nochingtum Fis
New Berne
Uhal- Mech
Perenne
Milesey
W.S. Chaitin
Vo AL Sharpe
Trinity College
Regia
Methodist
Haya
Wilson
Mewberu
Pointe
Loniene
Tancett
Luc
Mereittoot Oper
S.C
Dia
Tie Papil
Tiedt
Dicras Atdiets
Pean Gayenn
Yale
Davis
Atrest
Portsmouths
Potite
Vinvae Power Toller and Allan
Plangers
Mid Street
Portumouth
Urlee
Hoewater
Pitts
Lester
Wigh Street
Ottee
Wid Kiverglew
cHris
Delle
Veloelpedes
Allbeye
Wingemia
Ol Shrew
Mm Bowie
John Nic Cyer
Jpas
Tsa County Street
Cain
Tohnson
Uen Davis
Winesoya
E. C. Brooks
la Yeat
Pea
Staines
WhIte, WS
High St
Portsmouth, Va
Nememuen
W. C. Nash’s
Momasis
Phrinyer
Will
Crawford Street
Star Building
Samuel Lasting
County
Coal
Passson
Steetel
Ortin
Noljlm
Walter C. Brooks
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