Last Sabbath In '86 Prominent City News and Christmas Notices
Portsmouth items describe Rev Dr Wray visiting his two sons and a busy Mayor's Court docket. Notices include a bull sale ad John A Morris Co, the Portsmouth Cotton Club hiring a German, Christmas awakenings, thefts, jail terms, and church holiday services with concerts and gatherings across Court Street Baptist St Johns St Pauls and YMCA venues.
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Dr. Wray
John A. Morris & Co
Portsmouth
J. J. Bilisoly
Job Crowder
J.T. Riiet
Misa
Lucie Brownley
Windsor
N. C
College Boon
Buck Taylor
Wong
J. Build
Court Street Baptist Church
Monumental M Ehurch
Henry Sammons
Southampton County
Maud Pela
Vaughan
Methodist Sunday School Association
Soyen's Memorial Church
John Westey
Durham
Caleb Flemming
Washington Street
Henry B. White
Brighton
Scottisville Baptist Church
Kent
Charles Thomas
Buck Pegram
South Mills
F. FP. McWilkie
New York
O Ld
Yo M. C A
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Orpheus Club
Frank Mosely
W. J. Davis
Court Street Presbyterian
John L. Allison
Jesus
Court Street Baptist
Gloria
Tram Mogart
Sperang Salo
Mise Iva Carney
Laritone
Yeusus Jerusalem
Rugby
Sulu
Calvary
Pro Martin
Ithem
Misa Carney
Mr. Rugby
St. Pauls Church
Wrends’ Evangelist Church
Priver Aml
Sop
Owen
Moemorind
Central M. 18
George H. Kay
Mowell
Fourth Street Baptist Church
St. Pauli Catholic Church
Kindred Williams
Choist Church
Norfolk
St. Jlolna's
St. John’s
Flo Martin
Sopiyera
Kindred Williames
Marble
Arthur Dlutwehins
Christ Church Choir
St. Johns
YMCA
Ayer's Cathartic Pills Ad Opens With Health Claims
An old advert proclaims Ayer's Cathartic Pills as the best remedy for constipation biliousness sick headache and liver troubles. The pills are sugar coated praised for gentle action and lack of typical pill annoyances, urging readers to ask their druggist for Ayer's when others fail.
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Ayer
Christmas Day disturbance in South Portsmouth ends in fines
A brawl on Christmas Day in South Portsmouth left a gent with his watch stolen after a friend tried to intervene. Warrants were sworn for two suspects, yet they remain at large. Several locals were fined for drunkenness vulgar language assault and disorderly conduct with some sent to jail or ordered to give peace bonds. Additional cases include larceny and petty offenses settled or continued to January 4.
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Portsmouth
Trene Wright
Abbey Hughes
Hichwel Hackett
Forry
Whitfield
John Mergen
James Taylor
Masey
Allie Coleman
Henry Wyder
Mosely
Christmas Gin Theft Case Ends in Jail Time
A county jail inmate, known for prior thefts, attempted to steal a Christmas gift by locking himself in a West Norfolk store. He was arrested by Justice Owens and jailed for thirty days. Also, yesterday engineer Jack Carney of Seaboard Air Line was knocked from his switch engine during a coupling accident and taken home for medical care after a bruise check.
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J'Sey
Warren
Norfolk
Pra Linn
Winningster
Belniz
Wi. Maron
Cvold
Jamez
West Norfolk
Justine Owens
Jack Carney
Seaboard Air Line
New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk
Effingham Street
Portsmouth Wallops Norfolk on the Gritiron Christmas Morning
On a chilly Christmas morning at League Park a crowd gathered for a Norfolk Portsmouth football game delayed by Norfolk's travel. Portsmouth won 12 to 6 after a strong first half and sustained defense as Norfolk pressed, with standout plays from Carney Langhorne and Peckham and Parrish guiding Portsmouth to victory.
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Portamouth Wallops
Norfolk
Portsmouth
League Park
Woll
Carney
Parrish
Peckham Wa
Rentee
Langhorne
Lawihorns
Haliais
Norfolks
Lanehorny
Wes United
MW Tod
Ber
Carney Markleis
Tarny
Peekhinn
Steller
Wox
Hertert
Robbe
George Parrish
Grimmierietts
Norfolk Potes
Paris
Cinraet Chen
Allen Wyta
Newport News
Porteavjuth
Norfolix
Phartamoner
Suffalk
WRENCH WELDON Special Xmins Rve Sale of Bricerae Goods
Special sale notice from Lawrence and Welton at 231 Sligh Street announcing a driven noon sale on fancy goods. The hours run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with prices cut from 1-4 to 1/2 of former values. The text is an archival advertisement of a clearance sale.
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Bricerae and
Paney
Ente- Lawrence & Welton
Sligh Street
Lawrence & Welton
Inkh Street
Ismouth
Roll of honor of West Norfolk School month OC Dien
The list names many students and staff across the West Norfolk School community for the month. It includes acknowledgments of pupils like Sonley Chiss and Frank W. Barnest, plus staff and local officials. The notice mentions a public event and notes extensive community involvement with various individuals and groups.
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West Nerfolk
Nanitie Porkect
Totasyne
Math Maty
Bill Hobbs
Wate
Robert Vib Fer
Dalle Weietit
Dean A. Hales
Tennert Hosier
Misses Alle OF
Garris
J. Merrion Char Neltie Od
Keys
L. Bertha Christhi
Styveie
Elton
Fiore Wo
Inie Jathierry
Lamian Ash Lorry
Arthur J. Rutter
Christmas Day Services Across City Amid Cold Streets
Early services at Central and Wright Memorial churches drew well attended crowds. Sermons at Moniwineniad and TrinitySt John’s followed Christmas day routines with several masses at St Paul’s, while few were out due to frigid weather. One noted incident involved two young men jailed after disturbances. other preparations foreshadowed postholiday activity.
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Central
Wright
Anton
Moniwineniad
Kay
Trinity
St. John's
St. Pauls Callo
Nevidovite
Married Couple Joseph Cwerman and Mise Hemet Wert
Mr. Joseph Cwerman and Mise Hemet Wert wed in a ceremony at a venue on Daptee Street. The couple reportedly returned home yesterday after the event. The account notes a reception and mention of a location associated with HON Co.
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Joseph Cwerman
Mise Hemet Wert
Sout Mls
Geo
HON Co
Daptee Street
Adele
Local Fire Destroys Property After Mysterious Blaze
A fire last night at a building on Washington Street caused $2,500 damage and left the structure destroyed. No insurance was carried. The blaze involved St. John's Episcopal Parish property and drew a large crowd. officials reported an unusual criminal show before the mayor and several injuries from separate incidents. News notes include a crane of local workers, a broken leg from a fall on the Atlantic Coast Line, and other minor urban incidents.
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Ihanedy
tMlatitax Sloot
Mo Shon Martin
Crawford
Atp
St. John's Epiacapal
Vere
Wiel Tuipistehuyeh
Washington Etreet
Dorbooon
Terepy Hare
Thohiies & Gorham
Wien
James Mabbett
Gee
Moe Hve
Yeysor Tran
Lane's
N.C. A
Thomas Reott
Coftee Market
Philip Morgan
Stephen de Shager
Vestal Olegrapl Allies
Stil Con- Lins
Lost in a Squall on Grindstone Strait Tragedy
A boat carrying Theos Gereny Emory and guests Miss Robbing and Miss Soong departed from Grindstone Island. A squall struck near a rugged channel leaving the vessel overwhelmed and feared drowned. The widow and two children recover in aftermath as search continues for missing parties.
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Theos Gereny
Atternoin
Kaward Rogers
Claston
Emory
W York
Grindstone
A Life Saved By Dr Bull Cough Syrup
A testimonial from Misa Annie Swan of Polevsburgs Va praises Dr Bull's Cough Syrup curing throat and lung affections. The note claims daily marvelous cures and includes purchasable price at 25 cents. Multiple local merchants listed as sellers. A Senator remark on stock speculation appears at end.
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Cannon's Pharmacy
Rute St. Alfred 'T. West
Main St. Rob
P. Wwolmes &O
Main St
Reistands
Atlantic City Drug Store
Wallace 8 Jones Wins Favor At Italian Court
Wallace 8 Jones, as wa ul general of the United States at Rome, wins favor with the Italian king and queen after a deft compliment. The queen asks about his Florida home as he jokes Provida the Italy of America. Bara Bornhardt reportedly refused 200000 for a Germany stage series yet is not wealthy, signaling mixed patriot sentiments.
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Wallace
Jones
Aswaul
United States
Rome
Krata
Florida
Provida
Italy
America
Bara Bornhardt
Germany
Sarn i
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Weluton Ns CO
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Widhows
Olivens
Nicors
Ersuuar Tera
Obo Owens
Wheeler
Murden
W. Wink
William Kheredige
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Fis
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Leinos
Kufferman
Tab Cray Fond
Nibeom Na Fond Ae
John A, Morris & Co
Kot
W. E. Virnelson & Co
Hat Hustlers
JWT Paw
Oh Nias
Sinek
Onyx Tanles
Ev Wits
HS Aio
Pornitire
Welton & CA
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J. ¥. Schenck
Erouyn
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Lake Drummond
Sykes
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Mothe Tuckle
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Lerawray
Eis
Petivhann
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Jalot Nlomyer
Crawford Street
Tegi At
Juyaree
Portenonth
Vane
Tate
Warren Marl
Lew Clmene
PSG
Moniny
Maren
Ind
Lo Watson
Hudgins & Co
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R. G. Hume
Hiv
Pearson's Palace
Whitman
Cigara
Pere
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H. L. Page & CO
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Ani
Ile
Aliais
Wiehoven
NASH
Pritchew
LH. Pearson
L. H. Pearson
Dart
Green
Lund
Duffy
County
Middlestan
Wilkins
H. & Wilkins
Smithfield
W. N. White
GUN Store
Adolph Brandt
Brandt
High Street
Pinner’s Point
Portsmouth Waterfront Land Company
Virginia
Pinner's Point
LOGI
Henry Kirn
MO. L. Watson
Sev'yang No
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