Portsmouth News The Record Of A Day
Daily Portsmouth item notes many local happenings from December 1596 to events around the town. Mentions arrivals and returns, school Christmas programs, church services, a new Episcopal church construction, and social doings at Central church watch night. A patrol of arrests and a Sunday trip to Baltimore are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
J. J. Baird
Bul- Antore
Monumental School
PF. J. Dunham
Mizh
Owens’ Memorial
Klin Tial
Portsmouth
Tomerman
Wwe
John Wo
Gyy
Central Church
Trinity EB
Episcopal Church
St. Johni
Chem
Stephen Miliott Sol
Dumb
Baltimore
Felend
Max Cutter
Stelin
Sort Street Baptist Sunday School
Central Republican Club
Robert Allison
Raleigh
Jones
County
Seaboard Air Line
Piney Woods Inn
St. Andrew's Chapel
Park View
J. B. Funsten
Brown University students stage at Kirn Hall
The College Club Entertainment presented by Brown University students from Providence Rhode Island at Kirn Hall. The program included the Banjo Mandarin and Giese quartet and a reading by Mr. Earle Greene who received applause. Singing was uneven but some voices stood out making the evening entertaining and amusing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown's College
Providence
R. I
Kirn Hall
Earle Greene
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Health for Busy Americans
An exhortation links health to business success, urging men to protect vitality as a rope to achievement. It touts Dr Pierre's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for disorders from dyspepsia to kidney and rheumatic diseases, claiming it purifies blood and restores energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Vieree
Gerty
German Colony to be Formed for Swiss and German Farmers
Mr August Kroenig of New York and Germany plans to form a cooperative colony of industrious farmers in Virginia or North Carolina. He will buy 10 000 acres of land, divide into ten acre tracts, with equal shares and profits from farms and mills, to be managed by ten trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Kroenig
New York
Germany
Jeft
North Carolinia
Kroenig
Virginia
North Carolina
Kroenitz
Australia
South Africa
Thanks to volunteers at children's entertainment
The Sisters thank Mer and divs, George BH Qurtis, Dr Antonio te Mitsoly, Mrs I Nicameser, Mrs A wire tel Mir Robinson and ushers. Special thanks to Mrs Maggie T Medineh for coordinating with Naval Post Band Orchestra. Program repeats this afternoon at 3 oclock. Children tickets 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer
George BH. Qurtis
Antonio Te Mitsoly
I Nicameser
A. Wire
Mir. Robinson
Onlidoyen
Mary
Maggie T. Medineh
Mariner Hi
Io Naval Post Band
I.an N. Bresele
F. Chinn
Vs. Kerlet
Warning to Toys and Boys In Union Bridge Case
Justice Nash had before him several boys charged with disturbing a man on business on the Union bridge. Two received severe reprimands. The third was fined damages and warned to stay away from the area. He threatened jail for ten days for any future offense. The order targets all boys who trouble others, warning them to desist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Nash
Inion Bridge
Mevelayis
Winn Sein
The True Syrup of Flies Declares Potent Laxative for Children
The Modern Muther notes that small children respond better to the pleasant Syrup of Pigs for gentle laxative relief than other remedies. It claims children enjoy it and derive benefit. The true Syrup of Flies is manufactured only by the California Pig Syrup Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Pig Syrup Company
Arrest report on Rag Sam in Scott robbery case
Yesterday morning officials announced the arrest of Sam Williams known as Rag Sam on charges related to the Uw party robbery of Scott Monday night. Scott could not identify him in court, and Rag Sam was discharged after the case was called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Williams
Rag Sam
Scott
Hin
Watch Meeting at Central M E Church Tonight
A watch night service will be held at Central M E Church for Christians in Epworth League. The program starts at o'clock and includes a sermon by Rev Waterbury followed by an old-time Methodist love feast led by Dr. Ray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Epworth League
Mr. Waterbury
de. Ray
Boy Robert Jones Warrant Issued Over Dangerous Pistol Acts
Authorities issued a warrant yesterday for Robert Jones after a Tuesday incident in which he carried a loaded pistol and pressed it against several children’s throats to frighten them. Parents alerted by their children spurred police action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Jones
Wounded While Hunting Accident at Rodman Farm
George Shackleford was accidentally shot in the right thigh by William Whitson while hunting at Rodman’s farm on Tuesday. The wound is painful but not dangerous and Whitson is distressed over the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodman
George Shackleford
Willam Whitson
Mr. Whitson
Grand Office Re Grice Lodge to Meet in New Hall
Will Reesive Grand Office re Grice Lodge 1 0 C F hold first meeting in Rosersbaum s new hall tonight. They will be visited by grand officers and after election of officers a banquet will be served to those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grice Lodge
Robbery at Grimes Store on Clidwin Street
Thief broke into Mr Grimes store on Clidwin Street in the county during Tuesday night. Several hams other meats flour and other goods were taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clidwin Street
Paving Work Stirs Berkley Along Chestnut Street
In Berkley a lively scene formed on Chestnut Street as John Armbrecht & Co started paving with about thirty workers and many tracks. The Ter k Railroad and South Suffolk Water Electric Light showed activity with equipment and foremen answering questions while the city engineer supervised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut Street
Messrs
John Armbrecht & Co
Terk Railroad Company
Learing
South Suffolk Water and Eleetrie Light Company
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Berkley Street Trailroad
Mianehwe Barry
Milzaetheity
Estelle Leak
Mozier
Suffolk
Local Stores Advertise Bargains and Fashion in Portsmouth Va
A jumble of shop notices from Lawrence & Welton and J S Crawford Furniture along with promotions for hats suits and dresses. Major C T Picton lauds Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at the State Hotel in Denison Texas. Ends with standard druggist sales pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Picton
State Hotel
Denison
Tex
Major Picton
Revolt in Crete Against Moslem Tyranny and Corruption
The Crete uprising stems from misgovernment and lack of representation under Ottoman rule. Abdullah Masha was deposed as governor in favor of Georg Borovitev Pasha, a Christian. Turkish troops remain under Atmullah Pasha, limiting local reform as Cretans long for freedom and union with Christendom amid heavy Turkish tribute and unpaid officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geor Perovitch
Govprsot Giortal
Cwete
Hie Uniter
Meshin
Crete
Abdullah Masha
Boon
Georg Boroviteh Pasha
Wea Povernor
Muhewir
Ly Caner
Metes Yall
Povevoor
Simes
Prine
Rhames
Bo Warieit
Sani
Bel San Banoest
Troney
Vali
Atmullah Pasha
Crissoo
Gress
Sears
Sei Sears
Blind girl attorney overcomes barriers in Berkeley case
A blind attorney named Misa Ciwistine Blanche Lalaraque of Berkeley, California, faces difficulties that would intimidate others yet remains undaunted in her legal work. Her perseverance highlights how disability does not prevent professional achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mses
Aiguthond
Misa
Miss Labarraque Pursues Law Despite Bar Doubts
Miss Labarraque, born near Tres Pinos, faced denial of aid to study law after appealing to a Berkeley institute. She later secured financial backing to attend Hastings College of Law, prepared for the bar, and overcame blindness after giving birth to a child. Her parents funded her education, and Professors Moses and Baron mentored her through hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chimstine B. Labanraque
Deaf, Dumb and Maud Institute
Berkeley
Miss Labarraque
Hos
Hastings College of Law
Moses and
Baron
Yonkers Club to Aid Workingmen With New Center
The Yonkers community plans a new leisure and education center for workers. A four story building will include a reading room gym and lecture hall with upper floors for workers’ families and a young men’s dormitory style space. Construction slated for May 1 with management by local business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sona
Cochranaid
Onchtay
Tuskera
Yonkers
Enterprising Mrs Strong Boosts Pampas Plumage in California
Mrs A W Strong a California businesswoman and walnut grower promoted the pampas plume emblem for Republican campaigns. She planted 25 acres to harvest plumes, selling first crop for 38000 and later 4000, then expanded awareness at the World’s Fair. The design gained broad use in parades and international markets, with plumage exports rising and thousands used in European ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Strong
California
Minna
Mra
A. W. Jr. Strong
Los Angeles
Mra Strong
Business League of
Amero
Strong
Puellin
New York
Jaindon
Wile
Germany
A Luxurious Workingmen's Club Rising in Yonkers
The Hollywood Inn club house begins with a $140000 cornerstone gift from William F Cochran. The five story Missouri brick building with Ohio sandstone trim will resemble a resort style clubhouse for Yonkers workers. The first floor will host billiard teams and bowling alleys for leisure activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonkers
N. Y
William F. Cochran
Hollywood Inn
Elaborate Paris Hoax Tales Queen Victoria Impersonator
The London Mail reports a Paris hoax claiming Queen Victoria died in 1878 and was secretly replaced by a woman trained to impersonate the monarch. The impersonator lived abroad and maintained the deception publicly. The tale spread to London as a notable joke of the era. A second note describes the regimental Figaro mascot, a figure chosen from various trades, overseeing drill and grooming duties at barracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
London
Eoglind
British Empire
Victoria
Drewin- Kanes
Burke
Tovereien
Yttle
English
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Peerless Salvation Oil Promises Pain Relief
A Cleveland proprietor claims Salvation Oil cured twelve years of rheumatism and enabled recovery from a bedridden attack. Sold for 25 cents, with multiple local pharmacies advertising the liniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Oil
Wm If Trown
Stricbinger House
Cleveland
Cannon's
Bute St
Alfred I West
Main St
F. Holmes & CO
Hbistand
Atlantic City
Resignation of Washington and Lee University President
Ill health leads to the resignation of President Lee at Washington and Lee University effective July 1 1897. General Leo becomes emeritus president for life and the board grants degrees to John Chamberlain and the Hon. Oy Hamlin. The Kappa Alpha fraternity seeks permission to erect memorial hall on campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Poona W
Lee
Washington and Lee University
Leo
University
John Chamberlain
New York
Hamlin
Massachusetts
J . Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Wagerin
Memorial Hall
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Portsmouth News
Olvos
Momes
College Club Entertainment
Pierre
Hudalo
Madly Tne
Deep Creek
John Gallagher
South O
Mouth
Disney Swamp Canal
Wes
Daetor
Galligher
Wythe Street
Medie Hahl
Mayr
Aliigher
Sieintienge
Fromier
Niemeyer
Ventleman
Balante
Coermrmeda
Berkley
Montreal
Lore
Laurier
Saguenne
Qed Bee
Linloe Moses
Mhison
Poros
Ciltas
Waislidon A
A. Owens
Presson
J. Scrawford
John A. Morris & Co
W. E. Virnelson &O
Hilstters
Breslauer & Anthony
New Walers
W. E. Virnelson &C
A. J. Phillips
High St
Ander
Oxford Hall
J. J. Billsaly
Middle Street
Stenggie
Kid Eines
Wiurk
California College
Bar
Sam
U. S
al Vee
Misa Laborrmnyne
Sho
Moges Aad Maen
Miss Laboring
Hillvyer
Workman's Club
Ord
Mia
Central Can Club
St Jloseph
Omer
Times
Pearson
Ferry Confectionery
L. H. Pearson
Cor
Bart
Green Streets
H.B. Wilkins
H. & Wilkins
Nolo-Ir
Washington Street
Methodist Tymn
Home & Bro
Bligh Street
L, Watson
Tutler
Malaga
Phone Aeaey Co
Hudgina & CO
Ilse
Ieee Ib
H. L. Page & CO
Bank Street
Adolph Brandt Brandt
High Street
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