Portsm(out)h News The Record Of A Day
Local notes recount Hastings Court no session on the day and calm street scenes with few passersby. Reports mention new telephone connections, a tile scrapping event on High street, and several health and crime items including Mrs. Margaret Hutching's critical condition and a white man John White sent to jail for theft. Public meetings, electric lights, and theater plans for charity events at Kin Hall are noted, with appeals to aid the poor through Elks and Ladies B C Union activities and ticket sales for an evening show at Kim Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings Court
High Street
E. L. Felts
Jeffer Goykine
Margaret Jiutching
Committee On Harbor
Clairovoout
Rinkley
Peoyle
Meitine
Norfolk
Ty Tay
K. ER. Griffin
Green Street
Lax
Lisa Phoebe Hall
Fr. Adams
John White
Norfolk and Southern Railroad
Alehr
Kin Hall
George HL Curtis
Elke Charity Fund
Mieno
Elks
Elka
Toshem
Ton
W. L. Crump
Unclear Text Indicates Suspension in Construction Department
Fragmentary report notes a general suspension of the force in the Construction Department last night. About 70 men were suspended, with only a small number remaining active. the suspension spanned two days into the latter part of the month.
Preserve Hair and Youth Says World on Aging
A controversial claim asserts that preserving hair preserves youth, noting that a woman’s appearance is tied to hair health. It suggests solutions to prevent hair loss and restore color, promoting a product or method to maintain normal hair color and vitality.
Arrest of BW Mosley Over Stolen Horse and Buggy
A white man identified as BW Mosley is arrested on a warrant from Mr. W. J. Davis for taking a horse and buggy in July. He reportedly hired the rig to travel toward Elizabeth City NC, told Davis he might be away a day but would return, then vanished for days. The horse later showed sickness, and the vehicle is traced to a Mr. Homed Gqyverson. Authorities pursued details through carriers and local witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosley
W. J. Davis
Ma. Davis
Justine Nash
Bayis
Moseley
Hie Stables
Ofaln
Taisabeth
N.C
J Man
Davi
Tome
Williams
Mr. Davia
Charity Letters From Ports Washington Aid The Poor
A damaged OCR passage urges citizens of Ports Washington to aid the worthy poor and sick, promising relief through Christ and urging immediate generosity. It appeals to local church groups and women to support charitable efforts, inviting donations and active help for needy families and children.
Meeting under the International Seno Association
The meeting was held under the auspices of the International Sim lay Seno Association of the United States and Canada. Professor HLM Hamill, traveling agent of the association, attended with Protectant Sun school representatives from Portsmouth to discuss regional matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosumental Aeth
Ing Avi
International
Sim Lay Seno
United States
Canada
Hlm Hamill
Workplace Injury at North Street Depot Involving Sea Board Employee
Yesterday afternoon Meer Harrie, a Sea Board Air Line employee, injured his hand while coupling cars at the North Street depot. Doctor A A Bilisoly treated him. A second worker, a colored man, suffered a badly crushed knee on the new tug and was put in an ambulance for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meer Harrie
Seaboard Air Line
North Street
A. A. Bilisoly
Nan
Hen Ae
Funeral of Madeline Melus Held at Home
The funeral for Madeline Melus was held yesterday afternoon from her parents residence at 802 Fourth Street. Rev Punsten conducted services and the interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeline Melus
Fourth Street
Mr. Punsten
Oak Grove Cemetery
Death of Mrs Mary Seeds at Randolph Street Home
Mrs Mary Seeds wife of Mr Orson Seeds died yesterday at her residence 422 Randolph Street in the thirty ninth year of her age. The death news appears in a brief obituary noting the family residence and the late age of the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neoda
Mary Seeds
Orson Seeds
Randolph Street
Man Held on Arson Charge After House Fire
Davi Williams, renting a room from Annie Smith at 103 Glasgow Street, allegedly threatened to burn out Smith and set fire to her house after disputes over rent. A match and burning paper were reported, with bystanders helping to extinguish the blaze before it spread. Williams was arrested and sent to court on arson charges after authorities recovered burnt material and witnesses placed him at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davi Williams
Annie Smith
Ives
Glasgow Street
Williams
Sarah
Annie
Wiliams
Davi
Tre
Willans
Elation House
Smith
Onley
Sheri Abbott
Olver Wanen
Willams
Deathol we. Davi WoW. Nash obituary at Park View
David Nash a well known citizen died yesterday afternoon at his Ann street residence Park View in the sixty second year of his life. He served as a carpenter in the United States Navy before and during the Civil War with breaks to work at home. A funeral will be held this afternoon at Ann Street Park View with attending friends invited. A list of pallbearers and officers is provided including J Nach Mecano Noth Theodore Nash and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davi Wow
Nash
David Nash
Femter
United States
Aba
Lary
M. J
Mecano Noth
Theodore Nash
Georgia Sash
Harry
Wittens
S. Watts
Cocormine Thirnes
U. SN
Roc, Marshall
Capindy Joh W. V Wapbe
W. Owens Taytits
Ona
W. EL Wrenn
Hes
Free Toys and Bargains at Portsmouth Shops This Week
Local ads announce free toys with every purchase starting Monday at 10 am at Hovheimer's New Shoe Store and other shops on High Street. Various furniture, clothing, and household items go on sale, with messages urging early visits before stock runs thin and store closings planned by year end.
Yost Seated Wallace Certifies Contests End
Richmond Virginia December items report Yost seated in the Tenth District by Supreme Court of Appeals decision and Wallace declared elected as Democratic presidential elector from the Third District. Certificates granted to Yost Jones and Walker. Wallace’s electors declared elected. Christmas adjournment noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Supreme Court of Appeals Thienwo
State Board
Tuckingham County
Wile J. Yost
MM. Wallace, Jr
Virginia
State Board of Canvassers
Scott
Court of Appeals
Messrs. J. Yost
Wy. A Jones
James v. Walker
Wallace
W. P. Lawton
Walter A. Christian
Elek
Eastings Court
Wlp Lawton
Christian
Joseph Christian
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Portsmouth News
Ayer
Piotr
Ely
Stetila
MI. Mostroot
Motnerey
Suay Nett
Ech
Hovheimer's New Shoe Store
Pat de
J. Biltsoly
Briddie Street
High
King
Guy Trives
Gho. & Bell
Portsmouth
Chidren
W. J. Vinelson & CO
Oxford Hall
Virnelson & CO
John A. Morris & Co
Dish Street
Crawford
Breslauer & Anthony
Cuba
Gomla
Lees
A.J. Phillips
Greood
Lawrence & Welton
W. EB. Virneison & Co
Charles R. Welton & Co
U. S
Yost
The
Supreme Court
Board of Canvassers
Sloge
Richmond
Dee
Howard
Taylor
Eley
Inney
Ehib
Severaal
Child
Tashi
Re Riddick
West Grove Street
Truby McDowell
Youngelly
Chass A. Page
Tev. Dozephi
Riddiek
Petersburg
Gibson
Academy of Music
Charles Dann Glboon
Eliy
Tomlington Wheat
New York
Harkin
Ike May
O'Porrall
Inion
New Orleans
Apv
Sorkole
Niewstonal
Nortolh
Ely Smouth
Willay
Dietrict
Ald
J.T. West
Cloris
Smithfield Ham
Uae
PL Mearson
Hirt
Bow
Leh
MO. L, Watson
Hove
Adv's
Apa
Crawford Stree
Statia
M. Robertson
Dels
Bassett & Co
H. L. Page & CO
Bank Street
Norfott, Va
Gene
Ibe
High ST
C. W. Judgins & Co
Jones
County
Middlests
nWory-lm
Wilkins
Washington Street
W. N. White
Adoph Brandt Building
Brandt
Pinner’s Point
Pinner's Point
Henry Kien
INO, L. Watson
Sec'y and
Treas
Portamouth
Hart & Harper
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