Portstown News Roundup of Local Events and Court Dates
Portsmouth notices summarize Hastings January term start and county court sessions, local arrests for pistol possession drunkenness and larceny, visits by residents to relatives, and reports on church and business activities. It notes Sc odsville fair closing and community meetings at Ocean Court, with pipeline and telephone project plans in Richmond and nearby towns.
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Scottsville
Watrd
Hastings Court
Moss A. Brovahion
Eblehton
Petersburg
County Cour
Harman
F. J. Durham
Peeoun
Stolinn
Yates McAlpine Willson Teft
Baltiaore
Annie Mann
Allen Pettaway
Willinay Mason
Ray Nound Cumming
North Carolinia
Consable Anderson
Clften
Trinity Episcopal Church
Park Miller Entertainment
Ocean Counci
R.A
Will
Hesenbaurg Hall
Armstead
King Street
Anterra
Atv
Idney James
Larkin
Pili Street
City Council Debates Finances and Public Works
The regular monthly meeting lists members present and outlines votes on sewerage funds and fifth ward tax allocation. Officials discuss street work costs, Almshouse orders, and the Seaboard Wharf project with a $100 cap, while public notices cover elections and a county swindle case involving two suspects.
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S.C. Sherwood
John J. King
J. Davia Reed
1. C. Hrinson
W. T. Bockus
R. &. Glover
Minter
Samuel T. Montague
J. W. Ashton
W. Ballentine
W. J. Bennett
W. A. Green
W. H. Moore
W. James Willams
John J. Nelson
H. G. Wilkins
Outen
Reynalids
Pinance Committee
Portsmouth Gas Company
Finance Committee
Vail
Toms
Pingive Committee
Apmitention
Seaboard Wharf and Wirehouse Company
Part Street
Reed
Mentusue
Hackus
Wiliams
Almshaugse
Fifth Ward
Almshouse Committee
Wotellers
Joseph Rk
PL. Venson
L. Christie
W. Tey
Henry A. Tabb
Jobin Iverton
Urge W. Bland
John Bright
GJ. Withy
Mr. Over
Bright
Clark
Edwards
Ayer’s Cures Mentioned in Historic Letter Stamp
A fragment references Ayers and its remedy in a letter stamp describing a cure for a tainted blood condition and a public fight for fame in earlier years. The verse alludes to the era of Ayers Sarsaparilla and its advertised remedies.
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Ayers
Ayer’s Sarsaparilla World’s Fair Medal Record
Ayer’s Sarsaparilla is presented as the original and unmatched blood purifier with cures beyond other preparations. It claims the sole sarsaparilla to receive a medal at the 1893 World’s Fair and asserts competitors imitate but cannot imitate its record.
Writ Proceedings in Norfolk Over Detained Man
Deputy Sheriff Sver stond arrested Stratton a Black man on a charge of soll Mquor without leense. J W Mapper for Stratton filed a writ of iabeas cor pus before Judge Watts. The judge limited the case and a lecture series titled Nations and Their Rulers will follow with Rev Ed Pansien and Rev L Allison among the speakers at Court Street Baptist church 4 to 5 p m.
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Sorpme
Pansien
Reva. Inc
L. Allison
Ro Waterfield
Court Street Baptist Church
Excitement on the Percy bunt and shipyard ads
A garbled report recounts a steamer incident near Portmouth with a wheel and tug drama, followed by notices of public sale in Beighton and a flood of local retail ads. Names like Vir Nelson and Ches Whstore appear amid late 19th century Portsmouth trade notices and clothing deals.
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Norfolk
Lackwitter
Ashe Pussingers
Aollision
Pian
Crawford's Furniture and Carpet Moves to New Quarters
Mark Hanna gains real fame as his picture and autograph appear on patent medicine ads. The store promotes a Christmas stock including Onyx tables lamps rockers clocks and more, now at 230 Hill Street Owens' old Stand, inviting friends and patrons to visit HMOPHEIMER'S.
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Crawford
Hleh Street
Owens
Hmopheimer’'S
Mark Hanna
Elope leads to marriage and a seaside tragedy aftermath
The article narrates Mr. William Lassiter and Miss Marshall's elopement plan amid family tensions and societal scrutiny. It details a funeral for Mrs. Lassiter's sister and a fire at Brady & Roberts' drug store with near-buildings damage. It notes Isle of Wight court, upcoming nuptials, and local notices including a fire incident and public services.
Accident at Berkley Leaves Two Injured After Collision
In Berkley yesterday morning two youths were injured after a bicycle collision near Mont Pleasant, Norfolk. The riders attempted to cross Liberty Street and were struck by a passing car near the school, sustaining injuries. They were taken to nearby hospital for treatment as authorities investigated the accident.
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Hue Bers
Meee
Mont Measant
Norfolk County
Hue
Hadiy Becker
Dra
Teotti
Wikson
Gretchen Wefore and Atter Marriage
A Victorian era scene outlines Gretchen and her suitor As they plan summer dresses and a modest engagement. The narrative notes social rituals from proposals to betrothal announcements and the anticipated congratulatory reception.
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Gretchen
Ghetelen
Ikensaeed
Grotehem
Frita
Det Ua
Chambers
Power of Oratory and Nation in a Storm of Speech
A verbose exploration defends eloquence and the power of speech to influence through a Boston standpoint. It praises Benolio Ortory for his voice and rhythm, cites historic orators, and lauds oratory as a shield for constitution while touching on nationalism and public manners. It then shifts to a blunt dietary note on porridge and potatoes shaping national character, linking food to bravery, stubbornness, and intellect across Celts, English, French, and Australians, with a final jab at London health.
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Benolio
Thos
Boston
Thom
England
North
Chrnhill Square
Couset Hongg Aitou
John Quine Adams
Doston Transcript
Londen Hotel
Bloody history of Breathitt County Kentucky town
In Jackson Breathitt County Kentucky the main street of a lively deadly town has seen many killings over the last dozen years. About 100 people have been killed and only one man was executed, described as a total stranger. Bullet holes scar most houses and furniture across the town.
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Jackson
Breathitt County
Wonders Never Cease Salvation Oil cures rheumatism
A testimonial claims Salvation Oil alleviates rheumatic and sciatic pain after two bottles. Mrs J J Phelps of Enfield Connecticut praises the remedy and notes it sells for 25 cents at local drugstores and pharmacies.
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J. J. Phelps
Box
Enfield
Conn
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Atlantic Loden
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New York
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Sewerage Committee
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Atlantic and
Danville
Court of Appeals
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Atr Moore
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Gilover
King
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Wallaceton
James Stewart
Doo Creek
Culpepper
Beep Creek
Haynek
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Tee
Mor Wilson
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Sam
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Portsmouth
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Wolvck
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A.M. Tait
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AO M. ‘Tubb
Superntendeny Wesker PO
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Pesent
Ayer
Week of Prayer
Soleot Meiztetan Bade
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Avis
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Marshall
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Salrn
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Charlie Criles
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Dette Welloe
Lila Nicholas
Gates Couniy
J. Williams
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Coulness
Minginewr
Thomas Wappenet
Hong Ube
Isle OF Wight
Isle of Wigh
Atkinson
Rraud
Nenneth M. Urquhart
Southampton Coun
Mparrow
Louise White
Surry County
Messrs
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Walter Urquhart
Col. R. @. Boykin
United Order of True Reformers
Aeripe Williams
Nanson Willis
Wis
Aliviwgil
Servien
Niwntbors
Norfolk and Western
Willian
Pharr
Wits
Drov
Moore
Pere
Ning
Elvis
Virginie Lodi
Raicol Moon
Samuel Noy- Mon
View Kinks
S.A. Davis
Record
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Ma- Pon N.C
Tay
Junie Stringfellow
Nelson
W. A. Hart
Mid Street
Morley Medes Toedy
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Libba Py Eo
Pep Tanpe
Nurney le Very Oh
Berkley
Atlanta
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Main St
Tonal Nh GO
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W. N. White
GUN Store
Thompson
Mt Forry
B.C Brooks CO
John
Niemeyer
Auotlo
City of Portsmouth
Mirela
Brighton
John C. Niemeyeah
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Old Smithfield
Moz
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Verry Confectionery
Ide
L. H. Peareson
Ll. H. Pearson
Hy Wilkins
H.e&. Milkins
Washington Street
Sintionera
Hish Street
Jno
L. Watson
Ernest Leghorn
H. L. Page & CO
Bank Street
Clores
C. Nash
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