Port Norfolk merchants advertise for Christmas shoppers
The Virginian prints a crowded holiday advert list with John Morris offering greatly reduced clothing and accessories at Pinner's Point merchants. Advertisers from Watson to Parker promise friendly service, low coal and dry goods, fireworks, guns, furniture, jewelry and Christmas gifts amid a surge of local business offers.
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Virginian
Willi
John Va. Morris
Hiim
Neal
Pinner's S
Cliy
Iilbeth
John L. Watson
Watson
Stated Robbery Case Involving Theft and Deceit
A report describes a Black individual accused of stealing items described as chigeens from a house and attempting to fool an officer. The narrative notes multiple prior convictions and mentions the defendant’s reaction during a court proceeding.
Missionary Meeting Promises Entertaining Programme
The Missionary Society of Whieat Memorial M. P. church holds an afternoon meeting with the new pastor delivering an address. Miss Vannie McLean and Mrs Etheridge accompany. Misses Cherry and Cada also participate in a prepared program expected to attract a large audience.
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M. P. Ehuret
Tey
Nan
Meeting Postponed For Epworth Leave Renewal
The program for the annual meeting of the Epworth League was postponed. A list of attendees and a schedule of readings were read by Miss Mintle Martins and Miss Lie Wallace with piano. The Rev. Me. Parga gave the address and Miss Carroll presented a recitation.
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Auneune- Vera
Aly Toh
Rast Biihay
Mitch
Hein
Mew
Miss Mintle Martins
Miss Lie Wallace
Sermon and Installation Remarks in Shemon Nevada
Special Shemon Nevada reports Ray Will preaching a sermon in May at Thacm about the Pyrttes and Mee Spunslbiittes of 0 Mretholle Steward and the installation of the Board after 8 water for the confer prec fit hems. An explosion and fire on a steamship led to investigations and cargo loss. The ship May Wail and the cotton cargo from the steamship Alay hed were involved, with authorities sending companies to the scene and inspecting damaged cotton aboard the vessel.
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Shemon
Nev
Dar
Ray
Thacm
Reet
Huss Piedmont
Doraihon
Maina Bate
Moneer
Aemes
S Avies
Johnston
Hameed Bates
Dart
Vierkioy Avache
Armstrong Metavoriat Presbyterian Ehurch
Ovo
Eh Pa
Chestnut Strest Methodiat
Ehurch
J. Mo Chanditer
Pista
Tio
Younes Meas Pears Weebinge
N Vinton Society
Barvoit
Nurfelle
Tr Vayrelt
Mr. Mather
Maeret
Damage Reported After Seabounter Line Fire On Cotton Cargo
In the past days a fire aboard a Seabounter Line vessel damaged a cotton cargo in transit to the Aries port. The total cargo valued about 1,000 dollars plus a miscellaneous shipment worth 1,000 dollars. G C Paterson of the Johnson Line in Norfolk declined to identify the captains’ details while officials note a sea deal of the cargo aboard the ship but could not confirm the extent of damage. The Avies iron steamer, commanded by Captain LB Money of Southampton, remains under investigation.
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Lst
Aries
Iamor
G. CG. Pattersom
Johnson Line
Norfolk
Southampton
Curious Theft Accusation Leads to Wheel Return
Report describes youths accusing a man of stealing a wheel and whip haul to Suffolk. The owner telegraphs for action but the wheel was returned after a warrant was sought. The accusers admitted they knew nothing of the wheel and vowed to be more careful in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
Weleo
Tee
Accident at railroad yard leaves man dead
An accident at a railroad yard near Norfolk Wisconsin killed a worker named Thomas Ivooke. He was struck by a piece of rail while working on the wall and died after being transported home in a dying condition.
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Thomas Ivooke
Norfolk
Brooks
Maynard McDonald Company Announces New HM Acts
The Maynard McDonald Company will stay to perform several nights presenting a new HM on Atondwy night The Dashing Wuhilew. They will also stage Ruth the Ontcast and Wednesday night Lost Son a Christmas story. Magy deserves strong patronage as they are above the average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynarda McDonald Company
Aly Wirht
Ruth
Admivsian
Wouns
Magy
Axe Attack at Tosa Carney Claim Settlement
Two suspects, Tosa Carney and Sallie Grillin, were arrested after an axe assault that left Rosa head wounded. They appeared before Justice Rustic, with Rosa later found not at fault. Sallie Grillin faced stronger scrutiny.
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Tosa Carney
Sallie Grillin
Isn
Ana
Rosa
Salle
Rustic
Hosa
Stealing Ring Reported As Holiday Opportunity
Reports describe a rise in petty theft as crowds watch for chances to steal. On Thursday a coal theft occurred near Micawind shipyard and a man named Sombon took a pay oat from a deck crane on the Twin City. Residents are urged to keep doors locked during the Christmas season.
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Mic
Portsmouth
Wriday
Local Charity Plans Notable Fund Drive
Disjointed OCR text outlines a committee led by Grillin planning a charitable effort to support orphans and a Christman or Christmas project. It mentions a large group of donors who collected items and will distribute funds or goods per the committee's decision.
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TR. Grillin
Ton Wall Canin
Atrepetng
Leteniapty
Christman Lotfertusya
Withiowe
Eomaltios
Fourth Anniversary Celebration at Morens Memorial
An upcoming event marks the fourth anniversary of a local observance at Morens Memorial. The program includes excretent nnstemas by a quartet of performers and a theater segment guided by Grice and OWL Momin ton Teileta.
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Morens Memorial
der Air Waterfield
Ehorr
Tie Shape
Grice and
OWL Mominton Teileta
Reopened Carr and discharge details amid obituary notes
The report notes a court case involving Larry Lane alias Vanderbilt and a discharge action, alongside the death of Mrs. Mary Moody in Wantitaibouper. It records the funeral arrangements to be held at Wright Memorial Church this afternoon at 2:30 PM, with surviving husband and two children.
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Calvary Baptist Church
C. Davis
Tlomveas
Port Norfolls Baptist Chapel
Cy Davis
Fourth Street Baptist Church
W. OF. Fisher
Taso
Friends
Eturch
Weels
Friends’ Evangotistie Churesh
Sun- Tay School
Wtom
Ateam
Tito P
Mt. Street
W. J. Tell
AL Co Kiebell
Vivlin
Court Street
A. J. Owen
Justur
Suwidiay School
Suldeet
Betty
Paar
Wih
Osa
Washer
Ita
Martin
Ehureh
Hey
George HH
Ray
Yeaster
P Ming
Ti P.m
Tierra
Wright
Wuroh
Pustay Ah Mott
Tipom
Eye
Wantitaibouper
Larry Lene
Vanderbilt
Jill
Dearkie
Hanes
Dent and
Peter Pye Wei
Mary
Moody
John G. Moody
Sly
Milpepper
Wasband
Prien
Wright Meraorith Thidtat
Suicide and assault report in Vivir en Me town
A chaotic fragment cites a colored woman in Vivir en Me town, a man named Navin Jital involved in a violent incident near Peaketa farm. The text is garbled with unclear relations and lacks coherent events or outcomes beyond mention of a rash act and detention.
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Vivir
Peake
Navin Jital
Peaketa
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ad Excerpted Claims
An old advertises a pain relief salve touting powerful antiseptic and healing properties for sores wounds and skin conditions. The copy promises money back if not satisfied and cites a price in cents with a local distributor named Durrow Martin & Co.
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Durrow, Martin & Co
Munyon’s Heart Cure and Dyspepsia Cure Sold to Veterans
A veteran from Grenwood reports twenty years of heart weakness with near heart failure and left arm pains, claiming Munyon’s Heart Cure gave near-instant relief. A South Mead veteran recovering from rheumatism also credits Munyon’s Rheumatism Cure with remarkable finger mobility improvement and overall relief, stating the remedies are widely available for about 20 cents.
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D. ST. Clark
Union Veteran Legion
No. 1
Grenwood
Twenth
Ward
Ttnburg
Saya
Munyon
Austin
Warper's Court
South Mead
Ind
Indo Army
Tam
The Alliance Cruise Notes Apprenticeship and Afloat Tale
A fragment from a naval shipboard account on the old training ship Alliance recounts a long voyage with apprentices aged around four to fifteen. It describes seas and weather, contests among apprentices, activities on deck, and brief mentions of ports, races, and the crew’s routines during a months long cruise.
Christmas sale ads urge generosity with Men’s Suits and holiday goods
A promotional notice cites Christmas as a time for charity and happiness. It touts Live tight & Co. suits from Philadelphia at prices dropping from 7.50 to 5.00 and other men and boys wear near total sale reductions.
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Market Street
Philadelphia
Livetight & Co
Fragmented Report From St Thomas and Nearby Areas
The OCR text reports a garbled account mentioning St Thomas and travel, with references to November in a northern coast area. It includes disjointed phrases about practice, events, and religious services, and mentions various people, places, and dates in unclear order. The piece reads like a fragmented historical item with scattered names and locations.
Atlante Ring and Lean Association Meeting Notes Distorted
Historical dispatch details an annual Atlante Ring and Lean association meeting at West Dallas Pine Street, with chaotic notes on local figures including T. W. Drdots and Mr. Wiki Rawger, plus mentions of bank hours, street processions, charitable events, and a public auction. Readers see references to engineers, voters, a mayor’s court, and a bet on a threshcard monte.
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Hebl
West Dall Corner
Pine
Cheetnit Strom
Mondhy
T. W. Drdots
Morme
Wis
Horhiere
Ehavedy
Wi Ik
Rawger Hoa
Port More
Ehasedy
Archeoner Dante
Luiher
Greenleaf
Dulimsaiy
Foy New Javan
Conn
Desshe Marlow
Cores Doane
Kanedar
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H. DT. Wilkins
Wilkins
Owens & Parker
P. Oast
H. C. Pearson
Andy Taney
White
Elin's
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Phillins
Ty Whrles
Mls
We & J. Pacther
Joseph A. Parker
Sherwood
Baltimore
Dan
Cnooortes
C. W. Hudelns
Seaboard
Charle
Vees
Euli
Crawford's
Ashlie
South
Briensbrae
Anderson & Thompson's
Charles
Harper
Pinner's Point
Port Norfolk
Ile
Beaugiud
Emmett Dongs
Mteiness
Ortsmouth
Oman
Livy
Penton
Pricea
Dusiness
Dds
Sisolt
Beth Lis
Beth Lis Store Iy Linge, As Well As Hia Stoelk
Tie Holldiss
Recessany
Anthony
Bon Oye
Wen
The
Ale Anthony
Hia Alwiye
Geod
Amd Ninetock
New York
Tsanes
Lara
Gnu
Bart Net
Tode
Morice A. Miigmedt Co
Dee Buttayy
Maurice Vrsml
Somner
Tathea
Parteniourh
Walt
Twa
Dion
Tait
Inition League
Motlowlnr
Ooloek
Mise
Annie Chorey
Deans
Aliss
Agnes Jtowan
Trochmvion
Fe Keeg
Tithe
Marvisem
Castilles
Rom
Chander Vieal
Grimes
Lenn
Emmet
Annie Wall
Bay
Tome
Neak
Tim
Witic
Nelming the
Poon
Crm Fiourtit Anniviersary
Carr
Phath
de Moody
Bucklen
Alliance
SIP 18
United States Navy
Newport
Oss
Oss and Veral Oned Messa
Rauge
Vieis Marcats
Rene Varlous
Webby
Maerie
Soyeh
Palsek & Row
Wale Wen
Cherebourg
Chernebo
Iveland
Biverdnis
Galtar
Trycy
Tasey
St. Thomas
Groot Pune
Bing
St.Thomas
Bey West
Plarhta
A. A
Coren
W. Tatler
Nhs Puto
D. P. Weenan
Kerkley
Whittel
Satogient
IPM
Vainik
Berrley
Edwardk Williams
Shields Lennealy
Barnes
Haynes
Mahoe
Tran
Bank OF Berkley
Rina Ani
Sir Nortfornia
Lords
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