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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1897

Page

6

Portsmouth Portmisunderstanding disrupts religious service

At Court street a revival meeting clashed with Lt Loundes who asked the crowd disperse for his sick wife. A nearby officer was sent by mistake, the issue explained by the mayor, and the matter settled. The rest of the page covers a Board of Trade meeting with appointments, committees, and a request to seek federal funds for a public building.

Frank Hall Court Street Loundes Portsmouth Hall Trinity Church Leundes Legare Hargrave Beverly Brother Chestnut Street T. J. Holland W. TL. Folland Dirry Neck Wisthier Ismael Crogs Nehamlah Porter Et Ale Margaret Porter N. H. Howland Holland Elwood Tom Lancashire Lass Maynard-McDonald Dramatic Company Lancashire Lass Bhh Maurice Edwin Maynard

Cotton Theft Trials and School Roll for December

Justice Ainsworth opens hearings on eight men charged with stealing cotton from a riverfront barge. Calvert and Forbes dismissed. Casey and Ricketts sent to court. Later, McCarris Knight Haupton discharged. Leeds bound over. Bail denied for Teed. Also published is the West Norfolk Public School December honor roll across multiple classes and departments.

Justice Ainsworth Navy Yard John W. Hopper John Forbes Edward Calvert Thomas Casey William Ticketts Colonel Stewart Commonwealth Calvert Forbes Casey Ricketts Ainsworth Watts McCarris Knight Haupton Leeds MecCarris Brand Teeds West Norfolk Dessin D. Christian L. Bernice Garris W. Jasper Garre Willie F. Muvicon George FE. Poindexter L. Vertha Christian Nettle T. Keyes Nina Shackelton Willie KH. Barrett Geo. A. Thews Ele Parrett Harry M. Johnson John George A. Thews George DB. Poindexter Willie BD Poindexter John H. Raby Lulle Wright Missea Emma Ashberry Lean Ashberry Bessie D. Christian Bertha Christian I. Bernice Garris Nettle J. Keyes Winn Shackelton Fiona V. Thews Mamle Torbell Bessie Ward

Ym C A Mass Meeting at Monumental Methodist Church

A Y M C A mass meeting drew a good crowd Sunday at Monumental Church at 3 o clock. State Secretary Touber and Dr Young spoke, Prof Dunbar prepared special music, Rev Punsten delivered the prayer and scripture, followed by Rev L B Betty’s benediction.

Monumental Church Touber Dr. Young Charmine Dunbar

Sneak Thieves at Work and Death of Little Ed Ricketts

Crime note reports a Black street snatching attempt near Green Street as girls head home from The High School. The 8 year old Joseph Edward Ricketts dies at 415 First Street, funeral set for 3 PM. Naval news notes Funboys Helena sailing to China via the Mediterranean and Suez Canal, Newport convoy to Cretyown, Scott ordered to Boston, Day on six months sick leave.

ED. Ricketts Joseph Edward James Ricketts Furstreet Joe Naval News Helena New York China Mediterranean Surz Canal Navy Department Newport Nicaragua Canal Commission Jupiters Inter Creytown J. OF. Scott Boston Ye Wi Agsterunt Day Adams

Local Notices From Berkley Area Reportments and Public Meeting

A reel of brief items from Berkley area includes business openings on Liberty street and improvements at residences. Miss Siesie Upten visits Camden County relatives while Mr J B dooey opens a Liberty street grocery. A Japanese wedding planned at Odd Fellows Hall for Ladies Aid benefit, led by Mr Hand, best man. Public meeting in South Norfolk seeks school board representation for the town’s district, with a motion to petition for a qualified resident to join the school trustees.

Board OF Trade John Ting Norfolk Beline Messra L. R. Watts Brooks T. J. Daghiellas Norfolk Association Messrs H. L. Maynard Goodrich Hatton C. R. Nash Washington Congress Siesie Upten Camden County N.C Liberty Street J. 8 Dooey W. H. Camp Tds Cory Dine Indies South Norfolk Baptist Church Ladies Aid Society Odd Pellows’ Hall Hand Japan Richard Marshall Lee Street William Adams Liberty Paul Bradley Mrendy Citisens South Norfolk Odd Fellows' Hall Foster Black A. W. Taylor Synon Varaney Mand Schonta Ehlethy Achonta Fouth Nor- Pld Commonwealth Sammons Yoneda Sik Ito Tilotson Wood Paindexter Prition Iedon

Bucklen Arnica Salve Promoted for Wide Range Ailments

An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts sores ulcers and skin problems with a money back guarantee. It lists retailers Burrow Martin Co and Miss Alice Gould. The note adds Gould’s $20,000 donation to the Massachusetts Academy of Science at Reston and mentions her father Benjamin Apthorp Gould as a former Academy member.

Bucklen Burrow, Martin & Co Alice. Gould Benjamin Apthorp Crowld Massachusetts Academy of Science At Reston Miss Gould Academy

Bank of Berkley Savings and Loan Services Notice

Bank of Berkley lists services for business and savings accounts loans and safe deposit boxes. Beik 11.

Big street fight shocks Suffolk court day crowd

A drunken Baltimore bound man and a local colored man clashed on a Washington Square street during court day leading to arrests. Police Court later saw Newbalde jailed for intoxication while Hinton posted bond. County Court proceedings included licenses, wills, guardianships, and exemptions as the December term opened.

Suffolk Dee Harry Newbalde Baltimore Hinten C. C. King Newbattle Hinton Bond Horrow Andrew Jackson Nansememd Joseph W. Clackwell Washington Square C. H. Causey, Jr John J. Copeland James T. McLennre Anl William 8. Holland Alfred BE. Darien Katherine Stephenson BB. Bowden W. A. Lassiter Alfred D. Milton Alfred Tiobert J. Rantes Holy Week Saunders

Newport News Court News Bicycles and Accidents Update

Newport News court brief details two bicycle law violations, a rear-end collision between a buggy and a cyclist near Twenty-fifth Street, and damages to Jourdan's Imperial restaurant bicycle. It notes preliminary hearings, upcoming jury empanelment, and marriage licenses issued. Community water concerns in Ivy avenue Warwick county prompted a Tuesday meeting led by County Police Chief Boatwright to address fire risk and water supply.

Newport News W.oa. Boutwright Carl Brown George Monro Henry Jones Ivy Avenue Louis Loeb Thwenty-fifth Street Jourdan Imperial Restaurant R. B. Moore Norfolk George Sleight Lafayette Avenue Hastings Court John Swales Rachel Jones George Espey Marele Rae Mloogfield Warwick County Omer W. C. Boatwright A. K. McGowan Greenville N.C Whoo Academy BR. W. Lerto Prifay Hoffman Sutalk Sane

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