Portmouth News Happenings and City Notices
The Portsmouth News recounts a day of routine city life with prayer attendance, local illnesses, employment changes, social visits to Ocean View, an old-fashioned roast, and various notices. It notes a mass meeting at Fourth Street Baptist church, a transfer of Eagan from Atlanta to Wilmington, and plans for lectures on local industry. Obituary and funeral details follow for Mrs. Grice, plus reports on commercial club efforts and draft of industrial prospects along the Feahoard Air Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Cone
Wright Memorial Sunday School
Eagan
Seaboard Air Line
Atlanta
Wilmington
N.C
Fourth Street Baptist Church
Ealing
A Plese
Port Nelson
Colonel Anderson Receives Gift From Seaboard Staff
The Seaboard Air Line cargo chief Colonel TJ Anderson was honored by his department with an ornate chair of leather and wood. International Ticket Agents Association rep A H Scott attended and spoke as Anderson accepted the token in grateful terms. Separately, two white men accused of cash theft from a Pleasant Grove merchant’s till remain at large after warrants were sworn. the merchant Mr Newbern pursued legal action. In Washington notes, naval moves include Oregon heading to sea for gunnery drills, personnel transfers to Mare Island and the Texas, and Alliance training ship setting course toward Newport News with expected return by month’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TJ. Anderson
Seaboard Air Line
Uehttak
Russia
A. H. Scott
International Ticket Agents Association Bee
Seoul
Anderson
Virginian
Newbern
Pleasant Grove
Washington
Oregon
Howison
San Francisco
San Diego
H. M. Wells
Ruhm
Union Iron Works
Mare Island Navy Yard
B. Snow
Mare 14
Roger Welles
Texas
Ieutenant H. Phelps
Naval Academy
J. Aa. Shearmas
Blake
Mackenzie
Alliance
St Kitts
West Indies
St. Thomas
Newport News
Newark
Lou Stortings
Florida
Jacksonville
Port Royal
S.C
Plovid
Lete Hong Wong
Canton
Returned Adwonnry of Content 4 1 Janeen Mr Fred West
Fragmentary notice references Janeen and Mr Fred West from New York Traveler and MM lonsry. It mentions a talk to the Mpnorth League of Ctra at Voetotoek this evening about Tropical Afview to the Ninth t ten tury with no charge for admission. Att welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred FY. West
New York
Crawford’s Furniture and Carpet House Ad
TOCTREA COLD IS OVE DAY take Laxative Grome Quinine Tabjets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure Jie sp Lu thu sat 7m Notion From January 4th our place of busi ness will be closed at & p m sharp every evening except Saturday Lieslauer Anthony Powt Boy an Xmne Peenene Don’t buy an Xmas present until you have seen my stock Onyx tables lamps rockers clocks and everything we J Crawford’s Furniture and Carpet House LAWRENCE & WELPFON 81 Mid Street Special Mack Down 1 26c Looks tans and slates 12% protr Wellings 25e and 35e yard Ladies Hose lic or 6 pairs for 25e boys bicycle Hose VWe or 6 pairs for $1 00 Comforts Drankers and Cloaks at reduced prices to close LAWRENCE & WELYTONS CASH BTOME 231 High Street
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At & P. In
Lieslauer
J.3. Crawford
Lawrence & Welyton
High Street
Creighton
Wishop
London
Paris
Nordwell
Wena Bewdng
Wein
Pranela Lee Woods
Tre Realy
Dothain
Germany
West Tone
Count of
Planders
Prinee Albert
Duke of
Juan Lund Norlets
Madrid
Rome
Maloy
Spain
James B. Quigley
Io Min Catholi
D Buffalo
Anderson
Ind
Camp meeting and lecture on Monitor versus Merrimac
A restlar meeting of Stonewall Camp was held at the city Hall with Past Commander Colonel W H Stewart presiding. Commander Stewart announced Captain E V White would lecture January 19 on the Monitor and Merrimac fight, marking General R E Lee's birthday, with public invited. Henry Mason appeared before Mayor Baird charged with stealing pants from Mrs Bloomfield's Crawford Street store. daughter identified him and he claimed purchase, but was committed for ninety days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Linn
Harry Winningder
Gimecer Hloofnagle
Linn
Winhingder
Norfolk
John W. Hopper
Stonewall Camp
Ilenry Mason
Baird
Corduroy Suit Intruder Targets Homes As Police Seek Suspect
A white man in a corduroy suit is described as knocking on doors and asking to speak with the gentleman of the house to arrange judging for the night. If no man is present he will attempt to enter by force. Police are on the lookout for the suspect and warn of common punishments if caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comnon
Election of Officers at Atlantic Lodge No 1 U S of P
At a lodge meeting, officers for the coming year were elected, including Captain Ro Po Bunting, First Lieutenant S T Montague, Second Lieutenant S S Anderton, Recorder John L Nelson, Treasurer George T Wright, and other posts filled by George Weroughton, MW L Milsburgh, and We MeA. Row.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Lodge
U.S. of P
Weld
Knulehts
Ro Po Bunting
S.T. Montague
S&s
Anderton
John L. Nelson
George T. Wrlght
George Weroughton
L. Milsburgh
Fire destroys old Norfolk and Carolina railroad house
Tuesday night fire was discovered in the old Norfolk and Carolina railroad house at Pinner Point and it was entirely destroyed. The origin is unknown and the loss is about $300. Only the outhouse was spared by the flames.
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Pinner Point
Norfolk and Carolina Railroad
Mid-Seuwoment Sitee Carried Out By Firms Adverts
A mix of old time fashion and goods promotions from W.E. Virnelson Co Char R Welton Co and others advertise mid season prices on suits hats dress goods feather boas Windsor ties and jackets. The notices invite customers to view new locations and special offers at Portsmouth Va and nearby stores.
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W.E. Virnelson & CO
A. J. Phillips
Tigh St
Oxford Hall
Portsmouth
Perth of ir. Weathers Information received yesterday
The obituary notes the death of Mr. Weathers aged eighty two in Raleigh. He was the father of Mrs. J. A. Marti and is mourned by his family. The notice provides scant details beyond age and relation.
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Perth
Wool growers press for tariff plan at Washington meeting
At a Ways and Means hearing in Washington, Wool Growers Association leaders led by Judge Willan Lawrence urged 12 cents a pound on merino wool, 24 cents on washer, and 36 cents on scoured Australian wool. They argued specific duties protect thousands of American workers and curb imports. Delegates debated ad valorem and prohibitive duties, with manufacturers slated to testify tomorrow.
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Washington
John G. Clark
Washington County
Wool Grewers' Association
United States
Willan Leawrence
National Wool Growers' Association
Wool Growers’ Association
Marder
Lawrence Euyrrd
Congress Jms
Congress
Speeliio
Theo. Justice
Philadelphia
Moses
Math
Mae
Lawrence
Etlowe
Mr Lawrence
Delorate Catron
New Mexico
J. W. Smith
Layton
Utah
Shocking Berkle y Street Paving Sparks Deserted House Search
In Berkley a sudden drop in the bem peri Line yesterday drew many of the invalids conspicuously on Chostie street as paving began. Mr. Frank McCoy has gone to Newport News for work in his trade. Miss Nelle Ol and Miss Waudhs Barry visit and return. A Tuesday night arrest and a mayoral eviction order troubled local residents. A string of minor crimes and a large fire near Sweeton are noted, with hospital transfers and a London bishop enthronement planned for January.
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Chostie Street
Frank McCoy
Newport News
Worl
Wank
Misa Nelle Ol
FP. Snowden
Snowden
N.Q
Waudhs Barry
Mis
Dimes Y. Oh
Milvabeth Clis
Stat House
Cory Whson
Jones
Issie Titiee
Norfleet
St. Viteouts
Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Sold Everywhere For 23 Cents
Save The Children notice urges use of Dr Bull's Cough Syrup for cough cold and croup with a customer testimonial from E Baker of Bandon Pa. The ad lists sellers I Macy 210 Bute St and other locations and notes Chamberlains Pain Palm as chest pain relief. It mentions general sale by all druggists and a suggested use for pneumonia tendency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Govin and Sanguilly Chronicle Unclear Fragments
Fragmentary notes from the NWstrip page recounts Hebi toadewt at ernandinag before ste Jett on the fladt trip. AM of the wiht. The text shows dialogue about knowledge of the ed ater and stele out of the vessel. Unclear names and events persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebi Toadewt
Ernandinag
South banks show fewer failures in late 19th century panic
During the crisis era the southern states saw a mix of bank failures and recoveries. Reports indicate six notable delinquencies and renewed attempts to stabilize by regional lenders. Despite the panic near 1907, southern cities recorded fewer collapse events, with large enterprises facing mixed outcomes and creditors bearing most losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boontelinas Bates
Danteings
Bane
Volunigery
Lwow
Unik Gata Deenaer
Mississippi
Arkansas
South
Louisville
Newaphal
Boone
Banka Thor
Jay
Petersburg Pickodps Third Annual Meeting Officers Installed
The third annual meeting of the Yours Peoples Union of West End Dipilet church installed officers led by President Wo. M. Doel and W. J. McKasey as vice president. The building fund stands at 202.07 dollars. he notes no extra effort this year to increase funds. The union plans a January 14 address by Mr. John Garland Pollard of Thehmond. Temperature and precipitation figures for Yoh aed IS05 are shown, alongside drought reports and water supply concerns in Petersburg as Captain Nelson T. Patterson notes the strain on local supply.
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Meteorologion
Arcument Conchita
Peterebure
Yours Peoples Union of
West End
J. J. Stehl
J. O. Sutherland
CL We
Crawler
Mather Poedtamd
Sarin Mowe
Prennial
Mins Suh Cook
Rees
Anto
Otal
Joh Garland Pollard
Thehmond
State Union
Virginia
Inatiouleire I
Taran
Hiea
Richmond
Mie
Alexander Trimilston
Tennant
David Dunlop
Hobert Stiles
Tog Aise
B.A. Mancock
Petersburg
Nelson T. Patterson
City council approves water contract and notices weather supply
Officials say water stock should last until February Istoon. Cone meeting granted authority to contract with Wiper Apponmitox Cann company to supply water if needed. Also covered are local notices on discharges, river traffic, and an anecdotal medical testimonial for a cough remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
Heenan
Povillios Loe Leen
Bessie May Pox
O. W. Keplinger
Launeneterius
Lon
Keeplinger
Ann Wiliam Mayes
Bert Worden
Dan
Pamoue
Camis
Olniiaes
Danie Lobieco
Tred Mileler
J. M. Piecher
Nis
Fatse
Heute
RM. Sully
Richmound
Poterburg
Macon
Uley
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L. A
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Marpe
John Bright
Aimhouse
Ldeste
Ocean View
G. Thomas
Olf Christuiss Jay
Itelans
Busness
D&e
Republican Central Club
St. Tore
AWS
AL WT
Palior
Feahoard Air Line
Brent Highway
A. B. Rawlett
L. 8. Foote
Daily
Poot
Wdler
Abie Carpa
Woenthoo Wen
Ker
Mra
M. E. Grice
Tovetock
Grice
Ely
Seo
Maerlet Grice
Portsmouth Gas Company
Cedar Grove
Jostu O'Vlock
Moni Agects Association
Cem
Worsmourn Metall Clerks
Tn Sen
Col T. A. A
Bodersum
Janeen
Chas. R. Welton & CO
W. E. Virnelson & CO
Hoyers
Breslauer & Anthony
Tigh Street
H. Owens
Hofheimen's
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Destroyws
Itv
Dr. Weck
Gale
Main Street
York Mouse
Twickenham
Duc d’'Aumate
Duc d'Orleans
Berkley
Save
The
I Macy
Bute St
Alpres
Totp
Holl
Heistand
Amlantic City
U.S
Absolut
Govin and
Sanguilly
CT Pew Res Eee
Gener Ligus
Maxhi
Syria
Ghom
Jett Lothesvel Coy
Ager
Biameo
Hivo
Eles
Pinar
Ieee
Weyler
Leverlin Ye
Tobert Howls
Holland
Val
Massachusetts
Marvin
Marvin Bakery
Pittsburgh
Pearson, Werry Confectionery
EPO
W. EH. Fairless
J. . O'Connor
Scottaville
MO. Thompson
Ferry
Brooks CO
John C. Niemeyer
Shelty
Ted
John
Niemeyer
Old Smithfield
New Southampton
Brinkley
Crawford ST
Condy
L. H. Peareson
H. B. Wilkins
H. & Wilkins
Washington Street
Home & Bro
MO. L. Watson
Leghorn Chiron
Lee
W. Hudgins & CO
H. L. Page & CO
Bank Street
Ite
C. Nash
High ST
W. N. White
GUN Store
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