Portsmout h Old and The New Night’s Wrapping
Portmouth records detail New Year celebrations as 1897 passed and 1838 began with private parties, church services, and a large Court Street Baptist gathering. Reports describe decorations, performances by Miss Minnie Moore and others, watch night services, fireworks, and hopes for peace and prosperity in the coming year. Navy Yard notes cover Standish arrival, Wilmington departure, and wage concerns for workers over Christmas.
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St. Joseph’s Hall
Central Church
Br. Ray
Trinity PE
Friends’ Church
Court Street Baptist Church
B. OY
Minnie Moore
Mary ,Bilch Lawrose
Margaret Gaskins
Oele
Eaton
Woomelock
Owen
Partor
M. J. Wharton
Irene Etherfilm
Mo Martin
iMutendus
Court Street Baptist
Oty
Bornie
Hubbab
Paul
Virginian
No-Trodden Rumor of Streetcar Bridge Crossing Denied
Mr Dickinson, superintendent, says no arrangement exists for Portsmouth streetcars to use the left line bridge to cross to Norfolk. The assistant superintendent notes others claim knowledge beyond the company, but the rumor would cripple the ferry if true, and there is no probability of such an agreement.
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Navy Yard
Standish
Wilmington
South Amnerica
Mer
William J. Fairless
Washington
Workingien
Echanan
Portamoutetrest
Portsmouth Street
Norfolk
Dickinson
Mace
Lost Among Strangers in Portemouth Tale of a Wife and Three Children
A non medical man’s letter to Perquimans county prompts a wife with three children to travel to Portemouth seeking her husband. She arrives at Worfolk with no money or place to stay and is sheltered by local residents, including jailer Joseph Abbott, who helps locate the husband and provides aid. The narrative ends with Abbott pursuing the husband’s location and the family’s relief amid uncertainty.
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M.D. White
Perquimans County
N. OG
Portsmouth
Worfolk
Kirniopw
Portemouth
Bhé
High
Crawford
Wand
John Beaton
Abbot Deatryes
Woman Seeks Burial Removal After Deceased's Cremation
In Munele Indiana a dispute erupts after Mrs Smith had her late seven year old uncle cremated despite Sexton Jewett objecting to the burial plan. She seeks to block further disturbance while threatening injunctions. A Chicago Tribune telegraph report notes the controversy over the cremation and planned burial remains.
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Jobin P Smith
Meath
Ives
Amere
Smith
Sexton Jewett
Berkeley at WTO OTN Mee Provides Community Christmas Service
The Christian Endeavor Society of the Minl Street Christian held a Christmas Eve service last night at 1 o clock. Attendance was weak as many merchants planned a holiday break. Miss Lille Parker spent the holiday in Salebury with relatives. Annie A.L. Minish, widow of the late Tota a Math, connected events with family visits. The report notes social gatherings, city engagements, and plans for extended family travel to New York and Boston areas.
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Eisel
Lille Parker
Fey Salebury
Annie AL Minish
Tota
Rorner
Middieton
New York
Flizabeth
Mae Denney
Martie
Rey Denna
Narfolk
Jainry
Thess
de Sosonen
Ausses
Tueltty Wileks
Wirsda
Thoston
Sahin Cis
Howe
Ferkley Avenue
Iast
Lares
Wren
Sleepy Hole delegates to county convention elects leadership
Suffolk Va December 31 Sleepy Mole district holds a meeting to select delegates to the county convention to draft a new law. Frances M Arthur chairs. Frank Wright secretary. Delegates named include Alexander Savage W T Jordan James Wager Willliams and others. Knights of Pythias appoint officers and next week set a community prayer schedule across local churches.
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Suffolk
Sleepy Mole
Sauk
Frances M. Arthur
Frank Wright
Alexander Savage
Dy. W.T Jordan
James Wager
St. Williumseon
Arthur
Week of Prayer Pimancipation Day in Newport News Lodges
Newport News hosts a week of union prayer with nightly services in a church. Minsters announce a Minanueipation Day celebration and list parade officials and music by the Silver Star Band. Knights of Pythias officers are elected with a long slate of posts. Also reported is a Norfolk area body found in a graveyard at Courtland where Darden’s murder is suspected.
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Newport News
Charlie Washington
P. Molloway
B. ‘Pf. Wambush
Phil Grown
Silver Star Band
Warwick Asdze
Knights of Pythias
Ofivera
M. J. Moore
D. V. Tsenan
J. Brittineham
FP. Oa
Beachman
Fexchequer
M. G. Helvering
Moarn
John MT. Locke
Theodore Cox
M. Hy Minter
Neils Chris Hansen
W. RP
MM. T. Moore
Ma. É. Hubruk
J. W. Reynolds
Newport News Council
Order of UnitAl
Aqmvorivan
Hell
Hiehara
J. Smith
W. W. Rowell
Willim W. Jolson
Ier . Imig
FE. FE
Chris
Courtland
Wits Darden
Ridley
Ana Ted
Fight Consumption With Scott's Emulsion Formula
The passage urges constant vigorous defense against tuberculosis germs especially with family history of weak lungs. It recommends taking Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites at the first sign of illness to build resistance. Available from druggists for 50 cents to 1 dollar from Scott & Bowne.
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Scott
Rare solar event described by Garrett P. Serviss observers
The article details a rare sunspot display seen during a long sun spree with smoked glass. It notes sunspots near the sun’s centre and near the equator, their slow growth and movement, and claims these solar energies influence Earth’s weather. Astronomer Garrett P. Serviss and others are quoted on potential climate connections.
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Anybes
Nea
Wicich
Janice
Garrett P. Serviss
Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Praised By Reader
Marvelous cures of throat and leg affections are made daily by Dr Bull's Cough Syrup. A reader from Petersburg Virginia reports a brother with a bad cough and cold recovered, and praises the syrup as the best cure. It is sold everywhere for 25 cents.
Sun Spots and Grand Military Event Highlight 1898
Report notes a large sun spot near the equator and potential magnetic effects on Earth, with Aurora activity possible. It also previewed The Grand Military Ta Beanta by the Old Guard in New York on January 25 1898 at the Metropolitan Opera House, detailing decorations, bands, the grand march, and invitations from officials and governors.
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Equatorial
Serviss
New York
Qld Cunard
New York City
Ilis Avigga
Ids
Metropolitan Opera House
Milliny
M Srate
Old Guard
United States Army
Mia
National Guard
Phele Sverseo
Boston
Pilladelpnetsa
Washington
Scuny
Miesissippi
Meiny
AMEE
Army
Fentieman
Idea Moxey
Heketa
James Fpl Wenman
Meth Avenue
Mth Street
Ol Guard
Aplbar Ter
Fifth Avenue
Rome
Train wreck tragedy and strange escape in North Carolina
A man narrowly escaped being crushed by train wheels after a failed jump onto a freight car. He crawled free and walked away, exclaiming about never seeing the “Thorenee Towns.” The item also notes a Norfolk woman burned on face and neck, treated with DeWitt’s Witch Hazel.
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North Carolina
Jin
Ui Trick
Mte
Allla Hughes
Norfolk
DeWitt
J. M. Trotser
G. TL. Walker
Truitt & Smith
Berkley
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MR. Dickerson
Lysther Peonie
Heer
Lenton
Rudolmit Wy Wallace, Ha, Madi Gtreet
Orkley Avenue
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Bank OF Berkley
Loaans
Sape Deposit Boxes
Welb-Tr
Town
Sleepy Hole
Pythians ElecroMeers
Unionw Benger Service
Mercy Whips
A Little One
Amatowr Theorgicnian—Foxes and
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Knights of Pyting Welcome Lathe No. 0
G. TF. Baten
HM. J. Bowen
Comander
J. T. Dalton
A. A. Turner
Howard Wright
J. P. Losin
Donald McLeod
W. L. McLeod
N. W. Darris
the Church Mnniversal
Presbyterian Church
St Puls BP
Simner
Willams
J. Od
Whips
Brewer
Bree
Epoy
Perseyvernnes
Jen M
Butler
Christen Church
Zuni
Virginia Jordan
Louise McGuire
Peenant
Charle Janes
Bullolk
Carr
Wrs
P. Bunting
Ben Dumville
George A. Frisbee
Mathen Williams
Morfalk
A. WH. Myrick
E. B. Aritt
Newsoms
John A. King
Suffolk Peanut Company
Windsor
Nellie Johnson
Indianapolis
J. W. Titus
B. B. Dumville
Main Street
Gertie Bley
Frankie Wood
Junie Carr
Union Central
Woodward & Blam
No. 6
Sullotk, Va
Nolotf
Scott & Bowne
New York Sun
OLD Guard Receptio
Peru
Calan
Prazilian Bali
J. Parke Postles
Boothe
D. D
Pastor Det
Lore
Balin
Jon
Chas. B. Lare
Jus
Calder
John Scotten
Chester
Eduard Wootten
J. Calloway
Fottstoren
Anson Durrell
Cincinnati
D&algirs
F. Jackson Kt CO
Ind
Walke & Williams
W. H. Terry & Co
Burrow, Martin & CO
Aif
Nortons Virginian
Exfegt
Wien
Eure
Rey Porreturel
Ebony
Electic Company of
Viegiaig
Madison Byetem
Gish
Anmertcan
Bank of Norfolk
Cove Street
Nna & Hey
Wrangbeeil Firlavate
Oniselon
Drapelais
Express
Ole Alan
Durham
Peel
Soon & Son
New Therm
Nia
Rorfollk
Bowthorn Marais Sea
Ron Limb
Portland
Americamn Cement
Batchelder and Collins
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