Death of W R Thomas Scott A Portsmouth Noted Citizen
Portsmouth mourns the death of Thomas Scott aged 73 at his Middle Street home Saturday morning. A Confederate Army veteran, he was a longtime furniture dealer and renowned funeral director, active in Monumental M E Church, Old Dominion Lodge I O O F, and several military and civic orders. His funeral was held Sunday at Monumental Church, with numerous dignitaries and pallbearers from gardens, banks, and lodges in attendance.
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Thomlas
Thomas Scott
Middle Street
Erglock
Scott
Sun Corps
Simall
Aliligesn
Monumental SE
BE. Church
ONL Dominisen Lodge
Sconewill
Camp
C. Vi
Naval Lodge
Slasons
Milligan
High Street
MM. E. Church
L. B. Betty
the Beaton
J. B. Punston
Stonewall Camp
Naval Lodge of Magans
Old Dominion Lodge
Bank of Portsmouth
Eentlemen
Mesera
John T. King
Charis W. Godwin
Henry Kirn
John H. Bassett
HR D. Cuthbeil
John W. Bidgood
Wy. H. Stewart
RR. A Hudgins
Jas. ¥. Crocker
James L. Welton
Legh
KR. Watts
J. L. Billsoly
Monumental
James H. Toomer
W. H. Brittingham
Mesers
Louis Philips
Lloyd Jack
George Peed
John Lee
Otis Beaton
Christmas Day Accidents Include Exploding Can Injury
A small colored boy named Harry Gray burned after a cannon exploded in front of his Washington street home on Christmas Day. Carter Shannon, son of Officer Henry Shannon, injured while experimenting with a bomb, notable eye and facial wounds. Others suffered burns, cuts, and near drowning after holiday mishaps.
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Harry Gray
Washington Street
Glasgow Street
Garter Shannon
Henry Shannon
Carter
Caner
Pr. Hope
Robinson
Brighton
R. R. Robinson
Collision at Union bridge crosses street car
Sunday morning Seaboard Air Line switch engine No 16 struck a street car at the Union bridge crossing and knocked it off the track. No passengers were aboard the car. The incident appears due to negligence in operating safety gates or similar precautions.
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Seaboard Air Line
Union Bridge
Stricken with paralysis hits Mrs Boyd at dinner
Sunday Mrs. Boyd, wife of Mr. James Boyd of Green Street, suddenly suffered paralysis while dining and fell. She was placed on a bed and is in a critical condition. This is her second stroke, following an earlier paralysis about six months ago.
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Boyd
James Boyd
Green Street
Robbery at Brighton Home During Saturday Night
Thief entered the Brighton residence of Mrs. Stewart while the family was away and stole all eatables and the children's Christmas toys. Two small colored boys were seen nearby and suspected of the crime.
Bridge Keeper Elected at Western Branch
Miro Hoggard of Scotts He has been chosen keeper of the Western Branch drawbridge replacing the late Mr George Merkle. Fifty applicants sought the position. Hoggard's appointment was confirmed and he will assume duties immediately.
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Miro Hoggard
Scottshe
George Merkle
Sud Grom
Mgr
Hoggard
Cora Van Tassell Company Presents Farce Night
The Cora Van Tassell company offered entertainment last night that fell short of expectations due to the absence of a portion of the play. Several specialties were performed. the living pictures received high praise. Tonight The Hidden Man will be presented.
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Cora van Tassell
Oo Varlal
Will
Avane
Memory saves play as Crosman reconstructs Mrs. Winthrop
In Wheeling the lead actress Miss Crosman memorized and recreated the entire play Young Mrs Winthrop after the manuscript was delayed. Her memory, aided by colleagues and a stenographer, allowed the company to stage the production without the original script.
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Wheeling
W. Va
M. Palmer
Gready
Mr. Barnes
New York
Thenrictin Crosman
Miss Crosman
Mrs. Winthrop
Seaside painter and sudden rooftop chimney crisis
A Scotch journal recounts a seaside village visit by a famed painter who stays at a small public house. A chimney fire prompts locals to sweep soot. The artist climbs the roof with a mat to block the draft, sits to hold it, and is accidentally toppled by a gust, landing amid chaos as a landlord blasts the stack with gunpowder.
Plan to Save the Chestnut Street Banks
Philadelphia December 27 plan to settle the Chestnut Street National Bank and Chestnut Street Trust and Savings Fund company affairs was presented for depositors and creditors. The chief measure proposed is issuing record stock to secure the creditors. William M Slogerly, president and proprietor of the record, led the group behind the plan.
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Philadelphia
Chestmut Street National Bank
Chestnut Street Trust and Savings Fund Company
William M. Slogerly
Record
MEN FROZEN IN A BOAT NEAR WEEKAWAY HARBOR
A row boat with four men drifted all night off Weekaway Harbor. Their feet froze to the boat bottom until rescued after four hours of care. They hired a fisherman’s boat, lost the oars, and endured wire and waves. all are expected to recover. Lea Alborn, noted Swede river drive, was chosen by the U.S. Government to engrave the Independence Medal in 1876.
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New York
Dee
Lea Alborn
One Sriver
United States
Town or Suffolk Brisk Fire Dampens Yuletide in Suffolk
A Christmas blaze destroyed the home of Wm. I. Folk in Suffolk, nearly new and with contents, the loss pegged around 1000 dollars with 600 on insurance. A metropolitan play The Kings Daughters entertained at City Hall with Miss Virginia Jordan Estelle Freeney and Belle Thompson in solo acts. Police court fines were modest after a light Christmas docket and a Norfolk visitor list included Davy Garrett and G. H. Coleman.
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Suffolk
Dee
Wm. I
Wolk
City Hall Theatre
Virginia Jordan
Estelle Freeney
Belle Thompson
Mizal Louise Britt
Methodiet Church
Christan Church
Digestible Cod Liver Oil Emulsion Promises Quick Benefits
Scott and Bowne present Scott's Emulsion of Cod liver Oil with Hypophosphites. The oil is digested into tiny droplets using machinery to aid digestion, allowing immediate absorption and benefits. Available at druggists for 50 cents and $1.00.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
New York
Newport News Shipyard Frontage Confirmed by Huntington
Newport News Va December 27. Collis P Huntington confirms purchase of a large water frontage above the shipyard claiming the yard now has the world’s largest frontage and that major improvements will follow. A fatal shooting occurred when Ernest Saunders wounded Charles McElroy at Thirty-eighth Street and Lafayette Avenue. McElroy later died. Saunders is jailed as investigations proceed. In Rockets a man named Scmtt shot another negro in the breast. the victim is badly hurt but not believed in imminent danger. Alice Lockelot of Robots injured a negro badly, possibly losing use of an arm. Moodfeld remained lively with three shocking scrapes observed.
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Rntr
Newport News
Collis P. Huntington
Ernest Saunders
Charles McElroy
Alice Lockelot
Robots
Moodfeld
Berkeley News Briefs Chronicle Nightlife and Accidents
A Berkeley Norfolk section note reports mail left in the Norfolk Virginian box, a small town fight ending with ear injury and facial scratches, a Norfolk car fall injuring a man, plus local visits and court quiet. Fire brigade mishap on Chestnut Washington streets caused a buggy crash. injuries minor. Also mentions rifle incidents on streets and a boy shot through pasteboard from an air rifle. Local officials discuss treasurer, council, and fire contract changes.
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Albert Whitehurst
Norfolk and Southern Road
Lex
Custom Street
Dr. Morgan
L. C. Butler
Suffolk
8. C. Butler
Liberty Street
Tey
H. H. Butler
Berkley Fleetne Light and Power Campang
Pire
Chestnut
Wash- Inston
E. P. Dalrymple
Port Adie- Blany
Ryland Institute
J. H. Ployd
Main Street
Q. T. Sexton
Conway
D. C
The Wonders and History of Automata Through Time
A survey of automata from ancient myths to eighteenth century masters like Van-Canson and Kempelen. The piece traces how mechanical figures wowed rulers, scholars, and the public, noting frauds such as Kempelen’s chess automaton and how hidden operators like Wronsky revealed the tricks behind the marvels.
Petersburg News Briefs: Death on Track and Local Crimes
A man died after being struck by a Norfolk and Western train near Fleet Street in Petersburg. In mayor court W R Inge and T A Poole were convicted of theft, each fined 150 dollars plus costs for stealing 714 pounds of tobacco from W J Venable and Co. Poole is a Halifax street merchant. Inge long employed by Venable Co. Also fines totaling 150 dollars were imposed in mayor court. Charles Godsey, young son of R H Godsey, was severely burned by a cannon cracker explosion. Petersburg Guards held parade and target practice. Robert H Goode had best shot. Alvin Sutherland and Miss Jennie Deshazer of Sutherland’s county married last Thursday at the bride’s residence. T V Collins, former Petersburg grocery merchant, left for Atlanta to join Southern Railway. One line poem closes the report highlighting cheerful acts of kindness.
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Petersburg
Spedlan
Thomas Rowlin
Battresca
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Fleet Street
W. R. Inge
T. A. Poole
W. J. Venable & Co
Poole
Halifax
Street
Inge
Venable & Co
Mayors Court
Bate
Charles Godsey
R. H. Godsey
Petersburg Guards
Tuobert H. Goode
Alvin Sutherland
Jennie Deshazer
Sutherland's County
T. V. Collins
Atlanta
Southern Railway Company
Special Holiday Offer for Patients Before January 1
A notice promises treatment at five dollars per month with medicines included for applicants who enroll before January 1. After New Year’s Day the offer ends and the rate reverts to the usual price, claimed to be lower than specialists’ fees.
Dr L B Firey Eye Ear Nose Throat Specialist
Dr L B Firey lists offices at 314 Main Street over Frank and Sons with specialties in the eye ear nose and throat. He claims unmatched success treating catarrh and offers free consultations and medicines to patients.
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Main Street
Frank & Sons
Dinner seasonings tempt with vanilla lemon almond spices
An advertisement extols spices and flavorings that claim to improve digestion and dining pleasure. It markets jelly wines priced at $1.00 and $1.50 per gallon, promising a banquet rivaling expensive brands with rich vanilla, lemon, almond, and assorted spices.
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Portsmouth
Wille Johnson
Chestnut Street
Pablo
County Street
W. G. Culpepper
North Street
Charles Ea. A. Price
Samuel Wi. Osesell
Price
Cassell
Ibepry
Brooklyn Engie
Town
Myrtle
Metropolitan Drama BY
Home Talent
Bitte
Mike Tolk
Nurneyville
M. W. Joyner
Lee
Joyner
Reynard
Mike Folk
Med
W.T. Green
Mali Street
M. B. Church
Holladay Street
Fell
Mike
Brewer
Ater
Davy Garrett
J. A. Mulvey
B. Trotman
Donald McLeod
Norfolk
G. H. Colemen
Tortantouth
W. W. Robertson
Tom Jones
Edenton
N.C
Dre W. OW. Staley
Pranklinton
James
Burges
Houlaye
Southampton Coleey
Hettle Brockenborough
Rowland Moore
Richmond County
Edward M. C. Quimby
Mnnicopal
Arthur Woolford
Iverson Mil
M. T. Withers
Brooks
Kilby Street
Lucie Middick
Willams and Wright
P. BF. Jenkins
Achander
N. C
Bley
Frank. Roach
Hampton
B. J. Beate
D. J. Ward
Henderson
Michard Cahoon
W. John Cahoon
Robert W. Withers
Washington and Lee
Edgar Clifton Cohen
Atlantic Coast Line
Daisy Nurney
Rocky Aount
W. N. Fisher
Portamouth
Trost Mordecai
Richmond
Fise Urquhart
Margaret Wison
Nan Withers
Presbyterian Church
Walon Central
Lfe
Woodward & Elam
Bulfolk
Nolo
Berkley
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Bank OF Berkley
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Olympus
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London Standard
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Tyna
India
Momer
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Houdin
Aristolle
Pronees
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Virell
Marcellus
Augustus
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Snortaman
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John of Salisbury
Albertus Magnus
St. Thomas Aquinas
Satan
John Muller
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Maximilian
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Louis XIV
Truhet
Royal Academy of Sclenens
Canus
Loula
Mechanica Tirer
Hved M. Vancanson
Berlin
George Tiets
Palme Royal
Paris
Mr. Maalue- Jyne
Psycho
Zoe
M. Kempélen
Europe
M. Kempelen
Catherine II
Russia
M. Wronsky
Wronsky
H. G. Coleman
Durham
J.G Patton, Sr
Button & Son
New Berne
W. H. Terry & CO
Norfolk, Va
Southern Palmer
John S. Etheridge
Stagles
Nerikley
Flatley
Pearl Street
S&s
Gonorrhien
Ulel
Age Pozzoni
Chichester
Ginal
Faly
Iy Brplin
Maine
Philada
Pal
DR. L. B. Firey
Bunton
OTN
Brambleton
Atlantic
City
M. Stieff
Main ST
Henry MacLachlan
Rome
Sebastian Kneipp
Kneipp
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