Portsmou th News Briefs on fogs and local happenings
Heavy fog and light rain mark yesterday in Portsmouth while notes of local visits, sickness, school meeting, road work, and court business fill the day. Residents include Maurice Brandt, Yack Noel, Col Griffin, and Mrs Warren. the School Board meets tonight. Stonewall Camp and city officials plan engagements and inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Brandt
Chicago
Yack Noel
Smithfield
Col. K. RB. Griffin
Macon Orion
Connecticut
Messrs
Adams and
Tayor
Canlain C. R. Warren
Washington Street
Hastings Court
Stonewall Camp
N. V
Clyde R. Smith
Gloucester County
Seaboard Air Line
Connells
Ray
H. FL Orr
Central Church
Daniel Club
Philadelphia
McDonald
Della Day
Minh Wemnemtar
Local Probate and School Board Notices and Credits
Louis W Cain named executor of Mery AL FL Cain estate for 8600 with M T Cain as coreur. Charles Owens joins Fifth Ward School Board candidate list. John Scott appointed administrator of Thomas Scott estate for 30000 with Annie S Dat ton and Walter Scott as surety. Edwin C Palin named guardian of Lilian Bain. Ladies Auxilary annual meeting at YS M. CG. A. parl er. new officers to be elected next meeting. Stonewall Camp C V aids Confederate veterans in finding work. Various ads on animal extracts books cloaks caps and canes. Notices issued to administrators collectors cashiers and others seeking positions. Joan L Watson.
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Public
Ing
Welock
Board of Trade
John J. King
J. Davis Reed
T. Montague
City Council
J. W.W. Happer
S. C. Sherwood
W. Hi. Mattless
Citizens At Large
G. Hatton
Charles R. Nash
CG. Hatton
Herman ¢. Snlemeyer
Messrs. Sherwood and
Happer
Sathess
Washington
United States Navy
Toure
Senate
Portsmouth
Congressional
Louis W. Cain
Mery AL FL Cain
M. T. Cain
Charles Owens
John Scott
Thomas Scott
Annie CS. Datton
Walter Scott
Edwin C. Palin
Lilian Bain
Linn Bain Cannon
Ladies’ Auxilary
YS M. CG. A. Parler
Yoboeck
Fire in Second Floor Bedroom Alarm at City Residence
Last night about eight oclock the family of a well known gentleman entertained guests when smoke filled the hall. A fire was traced to a bed room on the second floor caused by a burning article. It nearly developed into a conflagration but neighbors and the family extinguished the flames before serious damage occurred. The head of the household was frightened on learning of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durem Arawer
Witeh
Woman Pushed and Robbed on Norfolk Street
Mrs J Wi Tiarker, living in South Norfolk, was attacked Wednesday by a white male who stopped her, torn clothes, and stole a portion of her clothing. Passersby offered aid, and the assailant fled after the gunfire from a nearby aircraft.
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P. A. Brinkley
Tolloday Street
Park View
Mre
J. Wi. Tiarker
Norfolk
Deiie
Crawford Street
Unclear delivery mishap injures man near Norfolk
A disjointed report describes a delivery gone wrong near Norfolk involving a wagon and horse. A colored man was not hired, but Mr. Borland sustained an ankle injury while a young man was carried to his home. The event ends with confusion over who drove the horse and what happened to the others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porlanda& Co
Norfolk
Cottage
Boland
Borland
Norfole
Speed limits on electric cars and county street risk
An ordinance fines vehicles for six mile an hour town street speeds. Motormen face penalties. fines may deter reckless driving on County street. Also includes a lost purse appeal and local business notices, with real estate transfers and ads from Walter J. Simmons & Co.
Jail Fire Alarm By Prisoners At City Lockup
Yesterday morning at 1 o clock Joseph Abbott and his wife rushed from a smoke filled cell block after inmates started a small blaze in a box of rubbish rigged in an unoccupied cell. Abbott opened the door found burning trash and tossed it out the window. Mice were seen near the fire and the incident caused no jail damage but alarmed reporters who learned of it later. Also noted is a forthcoming wedding between Sarah Nash Lume and Fraters Lee Threadcraft at the bride’s home. Early Trosperity sales pitch follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Abbott
Ots JM
Mrr. Abbott
Abbott
Komt
Richard Gregory Hume
Sarah Nash Lume
Mer. Fraters Lee Threadcraft
Watt Swaeck
Middle Street
Oldest Irishwoman of Clare recalls 1798 rebellion memory
Mrs. Anne Armstrong of County Clare Ireland is said to be 116 years old and the oldest person alive in the area. She recalls the 1798 uprising, remembers executions and terror, and still walks, cares for herself, and wears simple dress. Her neighbor aids her daily, and she ends each day at 4 PM. Take Loxative Bromo Quinine tablets are advertised.
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Anne Armstrong
County Clare
Ireland
Chicago Chronicle
Virginia
Permanagh
Irland
Laby
Washington
Vittorious
Cornwallis
Lord Cornwallis
Yorktown
United States of America
Chill
United States
Annt Armstrong
Comnty Ire
Formanseh
Wisbam
Royal Constitutary
Miltown Malbay
County Claire
Spanish Polnt
Milltown Malbay
Armetrongives
Mrs. Armstrong
Teror
Desirable Residence Auction Notice for 1898
Desirable residence on North Dinwiddie Street fronting 60 feet 9 inches with 10 feet depth to alley. Six to eight rooms, closets, bathroom, hot and cold water, furnace, and modern conveniences. Built by John S West three years ago with sturdy materials. Cash half, balance in one year installments. Auctioneer John Niemeyer.
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Dinwiddie Street
Dinwitle Street
Waverly
John
Marie
Niemeyer
Auction of Finest Building Lots at Public Sale in Ports mouth
John C Niemeyer auctioneer offers several building lots on North Court Street and nearby boulevards to be sold at public auction before the courthouse door in Portsmouth on Monday January 1, 1885. Parcels include Court Street plots of varied size, water frontage on the boulevard, and a garage area. Terms call for one third cash with balance on credit and a deed of trust securing notes. information available at No 48 High Street.
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Pythian Castle
Eorner Court
C.J. Hudson
Luray
Virginia
National College of Pharmacy
Green Street
Jerome P. Carr
Corner Court
County and Green
Mart Street
Court Street
Dinwdeldte Kippot Wiel
Bourgevard
Blewheth
Aix
Widdly
Om Wefont Abbey
Court
Dinwichie
Vard Boulevard
High Street
Joun CC
Portemoutil trustee sale of city real estate list of lots
John Niemeyer auctioneer notes a trustee sale under John C Hyslop will. Public auction at noon Tuesday January 11 1545 at Portamouth courthouse. Describes multiple houses and lots on Wythe Cook Wright Fifth and related streets with varying frontages and depths. Leonard Whystown is trustee and R Avetioncer is auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portemoutil
Boone
John C. Hyslop
Portamouth
Teghhier
Win Street
Fifth Street
Leonard
T. Silmey Jad
Triatoe
Pinners Point Development Booms Skyward
Developments at Pinners Point include warehouses, a 1% mile yard and switch tracks, a large cotton compress, over 200 dwellings and stores, a mile of riverfront, electric cars and lights, a belt line, a vast yard, piers and warehouses linking roads to the port, and two hotels built in under two years. Real estate offers attractive rents and low prices, with heavy demand looming as prices rise. inquiries for prices and terms are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Imnnerts Pollut
Portamouti Agency Secretary John L. Watson Named
John L. Watson is listed as secretary for the Orsenal Metato Agents of Portamouti and Pinner's Point in a brief notice. The fragment mentions his role and locations with unclear context or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orsenal Metato
Portamouti
Pinner's Point
Portsmouth Ad's Clearing Sale of Men's Wear and Hats
Portsmouth clothing ad promotes a semi annual clearing of men's furnishings and hats. Melton overcoats to $8.00, custom knit items, Irish tweed and wool suits priced low, children's suits and knee pants discounted, gloves, neckwear, hosiery, stockings, and wholesale prices highlighted. Various fabrics and brands listed with deep discounts to clear stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton
Mena
Childs
Jings
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