Local Portmouth News Briefs Tue Report
Warmer conditions bring town chatter as City and county officials schedule meetings. Hastings Court, Ocean Council FR A, and Board of Supervisors plan sessions. Seaside Lodge installs officers. park work paused. two vacant High Street stores. Miss Kate Anderson visits from Philadelphia. Miss Bettie Minitree visits. Lewellyn setter ad. race and crime notes. ferry workers travel to North Carolina. chain of small incidents, visits, and notices across Portmouth neighborhoods.
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Hastings Court
Ocean Council
FR. A
Board of Supervisors
Seaside Lodge
K. of P
Kate Anderson
Philadelphia
Stonewell Camp
Confederate Veterans
H. L. Dashiells
Merchants and Farmers Bank
Rome
Jack Noel
Smithfield
Presbyterian
High Street
Moore
E. V. White
Josephine White Michardson
Baltimore
Washington
William Thomas
Boston
Nagh
James McDonald
Windsor
Tale of Wight County
Zena Griffin
John T. Frifn
Churchland
Richmond
Woman's College
J. H. Coggin
Eearner Cook
Leckle Streats
Bee Ad
PH Butler
Central Lunatic Asylum
Tuchmond
Rodmoan’s
Norfolk and
Carolna
George R. Rowley
Port Norfolk
Crittendens
Seaboard Air Line
Thia
Dickenson
Portsmouth Street Railroad
Mary James
Pine Street
Queen
Matthews
Alfred Wheatley
Watts
Tuntings
Daniel Parker
Palleeman Hoofnads
Wiliam Watkins
Parker
Glascow Street
Naval Orders On Newport Expedition To Greytown
Navy department reports Newport sailed from Key West December 12 for Greytown with Nicaragua Canal surveying party aboard. Early voyage praised. Greytown approach rough with heavy seas. Official ceremonies greeted Admiral Walker party. labor shortages hinder expeditions. Essex and Wheeling movements noted along with revenue cutter activity and health board actions in Portsmouth.
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Navy Department
Washington
Newport
Key West
Greytown
Nicaragua Canal
Wyeesel
Caribbean
San Jacinto
Admiral Walker
Colonel Haln
Haupt
Tiley
Port Simon
Costa Rica
Cimcult
Colon
San Jose
West Coast
San Juan
Rivas
J. W. Walker
Essex
Santa Cruz
St. Kitts
Wheeling
San Francisco
Esquimault
B. c
U. S. S. Montgomery
Charlotte Harbor
Fla
McLean
Somers N. Smith
Young man injured in street bicycle crash on Main Street
A youth collecting for a High Street firm was riding on Main Street when his wheel hit a rut and skidded. He was thrown head to foot, injuring his wrist, tearing his trousers, and bruising his knee. The damaged bike had to be taken to the hospital.
City Council considers bonds and staff changes at monthly meeting
City officials debated issuing 200000 in redemption bonds to retire bonds, plus staff economy measures. The Finance Committee urged strict auditing, tax delinquencies reviewed, and police staffing reform. Other actions included cemetery land sales, street and water works requests, and bids on fire alarm maintenance.
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John J. King
W. Ballentine
W. Jones Williams
J. D. Heed
A. B. Butt
Gumuel T
Montague
Lic
Brinson
W. T. Backus, Jr
C. I. Outten
Minter
C. W. Walter
R. H. Glover
RK. D
Guy
E. L. Lash
H. B. Wilkins
W. A. Moore
John L. Nelson
W. R. Bennett
G. W. Reynolds
Joint Committee On Finance
Special Committee
Finance Committee
Widespread Minor Crash Near Crawford Street Stables
A switch engine failed near Crawford street causing eight loaded cars to derail while ten were being moved to the depot. One car jumped the curve, another nearly overturned, and damages to the cars were repaired by a wrecking train. No injuries were reported. Also: a man fell overboard near Warrington's oyster house and was rescued, drying by a stove. Deans and Able Griffin were arrested for copper theft from Seaboard Air Line yards on High street. a hearing is set. Captain R. M. Cramer’s funeral was held at his son-in-law’s residence and burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Board of Health
Joseph Grice
B.A. Wood
W. A. Clarke
D. W. Murien
Columbia Street
Griffin Street
Washington
Dinwindle
Ely
Chirlie
Clarke
Connell
Itatton Street
Willams
Crawford Street
Durham
Warrington's
Wil Deans
Able Griffin
Jaathe Ruatic
Seaboard Air Line
High Street
R. M. Crammer
Mr. Padgett
Jefferson Creek
Mr. Hoggs
Oak Grove Cemetery
Trustee Sale Of Stock At Cost For Thirty Days
Trust notice states stock including canes umbrellas and caps at 0 INMeh street formerly W EE Virnelson Co to be sold at cost for thirty days. Creditors with valid claims are urged to present them promptly.
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W. Ee, Virnelson & Co
Leo
Finest Building Lots in Portsmouth At Auction
Finest building lots in Portsmouth to be sold at public auction before the courthouse door at 12 o'clock noon on Monday January 10 1608. Six lots fronting North Court Street and North Dinwidle Street with alleys, five on Dinwhidhe Street, four water front lots on Court to Chowiddle Street, three to two feet and one to twenty feet depths. Terms one third cash, rest in one and two years at six percent with deed of trust. Purchaser to pay all costs. information at No. 420 High Street with auctioneer John C Niemeyer Avalloneer and Osult.
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Lester
Race Avenue
Washington
Third Street
Jefferson
Lincoln
Gunn Streets
Dinwiddle
Washington Streets
Wilking
Southern States Telephone Company
Hhhn
Smith
Minter
Reed
Mr. Minter
Mr. Smith
Tatlentine
Whkins
Butt
Atttorney
Wortemouth Lumber Company
A. T. Twit
Finance Commies
Board of Police Commissioners
Glover
Measrea
Mood
Portsmoutil
John C. Hyslop
My of
Second Street
Wythe Street
Cook's Lane
Wright Street
Henry Street
Fifth Street
Mn Point
Henry
Pifth
Vyerma
Cpsh
Leonard Hwyslop
John C
Niemeyer
Portsmouth
North Court Street
Dinwidele Street
Ilixabeth
Court Street
Dinwhidhe
Court
Chowiddle Street
Wiley
Iigh Street
John C. Niemeyer
Avalloneer
Oeslut
Desirable Residence on North Dinwiddie Street Sold
Desirable residence at No. 23 North Dinwiddie Street fronts 28 feet on Dinwiddie and 110 feet deep to an alley, numbered 16 on the Waverly River Front Company plat. Built by John T. Went, recently repainted, with eleven rooms, bath, hot and cold water, gas, sewerage, heaters, and marble mantels. Good tenant. half cash, balance in one and two years. John C. Niemeyer, agent.
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Dinwiddie Street
Cvet
Inview
Waverly River Front Company
John TE
John CC. Niemeyer
Avoedoncer
Fledo Tf
Pinners Point in infancy offers vast port opportunities
Pinners Point covers 26 acres with warehouses yards switch tracks a large cotton compress and river front development. Electric cars and lights are installed with hotels rising. Real estate remains cheap now but will rise soon as buildings go up and rents pay 12 to 16 percent. Enquire for prices forms and terms.
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United States
Minner's
The Bigamist In Custody
Telegram from Philadelphia confirms Philip Mrdowell, long sought locally for bleomy, has been arrested and held for local authorities. The note mentions 1898 sales at half price and various items from A J Phillips and other firms, with bonds issued to administrators and trusted officials.
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Philadelphia
Philip Mrdowell
New York Clothing Company Sells Trusted Menswear Names
The New York Clothing Company promotes focused mastery in one line of endeavor with thorough knowledge from A to Z. It offers personal attention to every garment sold and guarantees style, fit, and quality. Agents for Manhattan Shirts and other celebrated brands are listed.
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Napoleon
Gladstone
Depew
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W. G. Shannon
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W. Be, Virnelson & Co
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Washington, D. Cc
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Pinner's Point
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Glastonbury
Wilson Bros
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York Clothing CO
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Vermont
C. W. Hudgins & Co
WM. G. Parker
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Corner County
Jos. A. Parker
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