Portsmouth Water Front Land Company Notes And Growth
The Portsmouth Water Front Land company, formed in 1806 and offered to the market in 1890, has sold 270 of 850 lots. Prices rose and resale values reached 260 to 400 dollars. New dwellings and hotels are rising, with at least fifty houses expected next spring. The firm promises stockholders at least 625 dollars per 400 dollar share, driven by leaders Maynard Watson and Phillips. Extensive wharves and rail connections attract workers. local development is accelerating.
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Pinner’s Point
Portamnouth Water Rant Land Company
Oumpiny
Wind
Cooney Soll Ak
Watt
Amett
Sutton
Pinner
Port
Krent
Brent Southern Railway
Carola
New York
Phthydella Woorfelk
Phers
Ouetr
Vielang
Mt Inners Poly
Dnterest Aid
Park View
Portsmouth Water Front Land Company
Messrs. MH
IL. Maynard
John L. Watson
A. J. Phillips
ITF
Notcdien Gees
Virginia
AEA Stan Datila
F Versons
War time sale and charity theater at Kirn Hall
Dress goods and fabrics are discounted heavily from war prices with jackets and linen handkerchiefs offered at deep cuts. A. J. Phillips advertises low prices on gowns and suits while stock is sold down to minimal cost. A December 18 charity theater at Kirn Hall, managed by George H. Curtis, features a strong cast to benefit the Elks fund with noted local performers and promise of enjoyable entertainment.
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Kirn Hall
The
Elks' Charity Fund
George H. Curtis
Wilginia Griffin
Margaret E. Smith
Jennie E. Wilson
Messrs
Roscoe J. Dodd
George K. McMurran
J. W. Parson
S. L. Carter
R. Raymond Wilson
J. E. Peters
Curtis
Akira
Young thief Xeter Brown, 8, convicted in market snatch
In a city crime report an eight year old boy named Xeter Brown, youngest snatch thief on record, attempted to steal a watch chain from a market youth. He confessed, was found guilty, but due to his age, was locked in the station house for one day and severely reprimanded by the judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xeter Brown
Marcus Brown
Ife
Houseburner Sent On for Robbery and Fire
William Moseley, a Black man arrested in Newhern North Carolina by Deputy Siverson and Constable Sykes for robbing and setting fire to a house on Mr John T Griffin farm, confessed to the officers. Moseley says he misplaced a lamp and clothes fell, catching fire, denies intentional arson, and Justice Holm Gen sent Moseley to court for both charges.
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William Moseley
Newhern
N. C
Siverson
Sykes
John ‘T. Griffin
Moseley
Reckless Shooting on County Streets Sparks Crackdown
County authorities move to curb street gunfire with fines of $50 and six months confinement for carrying. Yesterday a Black man allegedly fired shots on County Street, endangering a route worker and prompting calls for immediate action to protect the community.
Like Bread Cast Upon the Waters Madison Hotel in Portsmouth
The Virginian reports on our new hotel the Madison with an interior tour and history of the young proprietor. It notes Portsmouth is waking from a Rip Van Winkle sleep and praises a hotel the town can be proud of. Mr Lee says he is pleased with the journal’s influence and inquiries about terms from New York, the navy, and other cities.
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Madison
Portsmouth
Rip van Winkle
Lee
New York
Navy
Baptist Young People Union Forms Local District Body
The Baptist Young Peoples' Union district group formed recently will hold its first regular meeting today at 8 30 o clock at Court Street Baptist church. Rev. B. E. F. Hatcher of the First Baptist Church in Norfolk will speak and an interest in the gathering is expected.
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Baptist Young People's Union
Court Street Baptist Church
Be.ff, Hatcher
First Baptist Church
Norfolk
Yard Purge Touches Forty Workers From Neavy Yard
About forty personnel were discharged and suspended from the yard since Wednesday night. Admiral Brown, in Washington yesterday, sought overflow positions in the Brooklyn yard. He expects to return home this morning with potential good news.
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Admiral Brown
Washington
Brooklyn
Pus
Missionary Society Meeting At Wright Memorial Church
The regular monthly meeting of the Missionary Society of Wright Memorial M church will be held in their Sunday school building this afternoon at 3:30. An attractive program has been arranged by the committee and all who attend are assured of a pleasant time.
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Missionary Society of Wright Memorial M
HNofheimer's Shoe Store Moves to 200 High Street
HNofheimer's Shoe Store was removed to 200 High street at Mr KK HW Owens old stand with an improved line of fine and medium grade shoes. Prices are noted as more accessible to a broad clientele.
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Hnofheimer
High Street
KK. HW. Owen
Holiday Stock Invitation From Oxford Hall Traders
W E Virnelson Co announces varied styles and colors of goods at 5.90 and up, with notices of Santa Claus Headquarters and upcoming sales at 304 High Street and 215 High Street Portsmouth VA. A closing sale features lace curtains furniture and woolen dress goods as the firm plans to wind down by year’s end.
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Gitt—Christmaans
W. E. Virnelson & CO
High Street
Oxford Hall
Santa Claus
J. J. Fillsoly
Middle Street
High
King
Mnust
Gho
Bell
Portsmouth
W. J. Virnelson & CO
Maceo Death Rumors Stir Havana and Spain
Reports claim Antonio Maceo was killed and a Cuban movement altered by his absence while Spanish officials warned of a major event in December. Some Havana observers doubt the death, noting repeated rumors and the unresolved fate of Maceo’s body as sentiment divides.
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Rome
Vie
Cleveland
Maceo
Marceo
Hiavana
Assassination Report Sparks Cuban News Tower Debate
The Cuban legation reports the alleged assassination of Maceo under a flag of truce. Congressmen react with horror while awaiting confirmation from Acting Consul General Springer in Mina. If Huau's tale holds, authorities may pursue immediate congressional action next week. An investigation is likely with resolutions to be introduced in Congress on Monday.
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Washington
Maceo
Huau
Congress
Richmond man in mayor's court on larceny charge
Petersburg dispatch reports Joseph Rutherford of Richmond sent on for trial in the Dusngs Court over larceny of a lot of pictures valued at $500 belonging to Clinton Rhodes & Co. of Philadelphia and Chicago. Bail set at 1000. Rutherford represented by J M Smith Jr of Richmond. Other items include a Dinwiddie man injured in a wagon fall and a fire at Fred Danforth’s Halifax Street store caused by a defective flue with stock damage. local disputes and a hunt for a horse thief from Waverly.
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Petersburg
The
Commonwealth
Joseph Rutherford
Richmond
Clinton Sthodes & Co
Philadelphia
Chicago
Rutherford
J. M. Smith, Jr
Charles Troller Liassiter
J. Cleaton
Dinwiddie County
Fred Sandforth
Halifax Street
Danforth
W. 8. McCance
F. &. Green
Imperial Hotel
McCanee
Green
Dinwiddie Couty
Din- Widdie Courthouse
David Dunlop, Jr
Wiliam
Turnbull
Edward Morrison
F. K. Clements
H. G. Leigh, Jr
Jordan Point Lighthouse
J. O. Black
L. W. Doyle
Waverly
Pension for aging teachers proposed in legislature
Pittsburg Commercial Gazette notes a proposal to pension teachers over fifty who have taught twenty five years, but cautions it is unlikely to become law. It argues for paying capable teachers salaries aligned with work to secure rainy days, while urging broader reform in pay and security.
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Pittsburg Commercial Gasette
Moral suasion and temperance in Timothy's Dec 12, 1808 letter
A long discourse argues against destroying whiskey, advocating moral willpower and education to elevate mankind. It praises pastors who focus on influencing minds over bans, cites St. Paul’s example, and insists temperance relies on self-control and divine guidance rather than prohibition. The piece ends with a note dating December 12, 1808.
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Winsele
Recouinge
Eander
Nhikes
MD Assest
Moray
Norfolk
Leseen
Vibe Easton
Ubl
St. Paul
Wfe
Chicc
Maeke
Timothy
Lynching mob in Shenandoah jail scare ends with prisoner moved
A Richmond dispatch reports a mob of about fifty men attempted to lynch Elmer A Weatherholt at Shenandoah County jail. Sheriff Wightman moved Weatherholt to the county clerk’s office as guards held the case for murder of his mother-in-law. The mob battered the tronchwater with an axe, then dispersed after a sham military show. Company A Anderson Guards and Capt. J W Magruder guarded the courthouse until morning.
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Richmond
Woodstock
Shenandoah County
Elmer
A. Weautherholz
Weatherhotz
Wightman
Jall
Zirkle
Hoshour
Gullock
Mashour
J . W. Magruder
Newman
Commonwealth
Baker
Widen Chestnut Street as Berkeley Street Railway work proceeds
A Berkley Improvement Board special meeting approved a plan to widen Chestnut Street from the ferry bridge to Berkley Avenue along the rail line. The panel favors right of way via donation or condemnation on the east side and moving obstructions for donors. The rail company may bear paving costs between the tracks, with notice to the president. Also notes social and local civic items including celebrations at Ryland Institute and regional visits.
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Improvement Board
Chestnut Street
Berkley Street Railway
Ferry Bridge
Berkley Avenue
Berkley Street Railway Company
Isabelle Price
Tyland Institute
Richmond County
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Cortsmouth News
Romy
Mollie
Hazu
South Street
Madison Hotel
Court Street
Maggie Murphy
Gloucester County
James T. Dickerson
Fourth Street
Mary F. Davis
Calvary Bapélat
Professor Marable
Plo Martin
St. John's Church
Josuha Denby
James D. Brady
D. TI. Sgazon
North Street
Navy-Yard
Mozart
Insdel
Danks
Vibh Shottier Mobi Phy Duh
Pothelnot
Anocunens
G. H. Quens
Wile
Craigford Street
Resistoun
Central M
George H. Ray
Sunmdsay School
Dof
A. BE. Owen
Baptist Young People’s Union
W. A. Fentress
Tito P. mi
Solomon
Ayer
Cuba
Oxford
Fall
Onur Regiment
Houseburner
Baptist Young Peoples’ Union
Neavy
Missionary Meeting
Tom O'Shanters
Kindie
Charles J. Welton & Co
Lawrence & Welton
Craw RD
U. 5 S
Royal
Antonio Maceo
Bourg
Erford
Caturrli
Ilood
Sarsanna
John A. Morris & CO
Led Street
Alftestion
Breslauer & Anthony
Kine Beechams
Beechams
Miliria
Shenandonk County
Watson
Adolph Brandt
High St
Oni
Wes- Lot
W. Stugrerd
Rodman
Adiministrator
Uogtan Hs Esensed
Thodmann
Hell-in
Kiran Hall
Tenet
Ikea
Steve
Midule Street
Jose Tunes
London
Pearson Cor
Bart
Green Streety
Crawford Street
Lc. Brinkley
Dell-T
Berkley
Feenes
V. Pierce
M. D
Invalids' Hote Snd Surgical Institute
N. Y
H. L. Page & Coo
Hank Street
Norfolk, Vas
Eres SV
R. G. Hume
BRO
H. B. Wilkins
X. & Wilkins
Ndd
Hudging F& CO
W. N. White
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