Municipal Matters Concessions Voted At Adjourned City Meeting
City council adjourned last night with members present including John J. King and D. W. Ballentine. The finance committee recommended hiring Harbor Commissioner, approving $250 each for Crocker and Stewart, and a $35 allowance for reed cutting in the Fifth Ward. Abbott reward debated. committee backed paying $500 to Abbott for ferreting out firebugs after city attorney support. Committee reports adopted. various transfers, street plans, and telephone company issues discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. King
Presient
D. W. Ballentine
Davis Reed
R. EB. Ghover
C. Walker
W. T. Backus, Jr
C. E. Out
John T. Halstead
W. Jones Willams
C. S. Minter
W. H. Moore
BE. L. Sh
BE. L. Sh. the Finance Committee
Inc. Crocker m
Col
W. H. Stewart
Commonwealth S
Board of Trade
Pifth
Pitth Ward
Fifth Ward
Heed
Avey
Bell Telephone Company
Amerean
Southern States Telephone Co
Outen
Judge Watts
American Co
Reed
Khong
Ballentine
American Telephone Company
King
Bovcal
Ccompany
Puntie Property Committee
Lonzo Cherry
London
Committee On Claims
Abbott
Williams
Mr. Williams
Backus
Mr. Warren
Mr. Abbott
Mr. King
Atttorney
Woul
Willams
Southern States Telephone Company
Flo
PL Wiersdorf
Ediet
Grice
iHealth
Waiter Committee
Preserv
Wf. T. Wilkins
Western Branch Democrats Nominate Delegates for Gubernatorial and Senatorial Conventions
The Western Branch Democratic meeting at the baseball park elected delegates Wo Ww Owens T P Cooke J E Eliiott George Winningder and J W Bidgnod to the state conventions. Resolutions endorsed M T Cooke for Lieutenant Governor and H L Maynard for State Senator, with J M F Newborne praised in the Legislature. An executive committee was named U B P Quake John A Codd Richard Elliott George Lindsay and J W Bidgood. The gathering adjourned after no further business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrats of Western Branch
T. P. Cooke
B. EF. Adams
Ww. Owens
J. E. Eliiott
George Winningder
J. W. Bidgnod
Western Branch Manisterial District
H. Ll. Maynard
Jon. M. F. Newborne
U. BP
Quake
John Aa. Codd
Mdchard Elliott
George Lindsay
J. W. Bidgood
Grand Jury Named for County July Term
The grand jury for the July term of the County Court was summoned yesterday and composed of C. W. Young James L. Lond L. C. Ives Ile West Tsiaiah Brothers J. W. Creekmore Jezee Sykes George Barnes F. W. Savage J. n. Simpson I. T. Dalbo Park L Poindexter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
C. W. Young
James L. Lond
L. C. Ives
Ile West
Tsaiah Brothers
J. W. Creekmore
Jezee Sykes
George Barnes
F. W. Savage
J. N. Simpson
I. T. Dalbo Park
Poindexter
Portsmouth News Briefs Reflect Local Turmoil and Incidents
Daily notes in Portsmouth recount political stir, trial set for M J Mulvey, an egg-sized chicken sale, a runaway horse, drownings, showers with insufficient rain, visits by officials, medicals, and a string of town events. Soldiers arrive and camp at Ocean View, street work proceeds, and various social visits and excursions fill the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Mulvey
Justice Rustic
Mae
Justice Rutter
Norfolk County Grand Jury
Weisdorf
Portsmouth Atlantic
McMurran
A. B. Newland
S.A. L
Atlanta
Portsmouth
Kentlon
Atlantic City
Prover
Prentis Tlace
Portsmouth Street Railroad
Annie Hamilton
Durham
N. C
May Rovers
Washington Street
Perle View
Danville
Ocean View
J. C. Meehan
Washington, D. C
M. A. Fantone
Middle Street
St. John’s Church
Richman
Baptist Church
Norfolk
Raleigh
Aanather
South Street
Court Street Presbyterian Sunday School
Cavalry Baptist School
Buckroe Benen
Miss Mulholland
Avoca
Neere Asa Sanders
Kim GS
Chhmes
Nevra Joe Brown
Toronto
Canada
New York
Philadelphia
Chas. Pearson
Edward Culpepper
Culpeppers
London Street
Northampton
Baltimore
Court Street Property Sold and Planned Opera House
Court Street property behind the Ocean House changes hands to Mr. Newgass from Major J. F. Crocker and the Gayle estate. The buyer intends to complete the Opera House, create an entrance through the new lot, and erect an office building on the site. Also includes an endorsement for De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve by John Griffin of Zanesville and local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Stret
13. Newgass
J. F. Crocker
Gayle
Court Street
Ocean House
John Griffin
Zanesville, C
de Witt
de Wittt
J. M. FP. Trotter
Truitt & Smith
R. L. Wilson
Special Sale at The Hub Lawns and Stock
Lawrence and Welton announce massive lawn price cuts in a special sale from 5 to 10 cents per yard, with all 1248 and 5c lawns drastically reduced. The Hub has bought the Andrews and Parker stock and begins Saturday morning at about half their former prices, offering season’s choicest goods including tea, salt, furnishings. Location is 374 Main Street. sale spans jy 12-21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecaeh
Lawrence & Welton
Hub
Andrews & Parker
Enterprise
Main Street
the Hub
Matin Street
Hundley Seeks Nomination Amid Populist Backing
Richmond dispatch reports General George J. Hundley of Amelia county in Richmond praising his solid support for the attorney general nomination and aiming to grow stronger as delegates shift. The piece notes Populist efforts for a second-place ticket face little favor, while Republicans and Epworth Leaguers engage in political maneuvering and a Toronto trip for convention workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
George J. Hundley
Amelia County
Alorney
Hundley
Ellyson
Shapine Covenants
Jdse Waddill
Mr. Bowden
Washington
Hanna
Col Ieetor
Tinea Caleetor Ryan
Jordan
Willfax
Mac Wy
Harksdale
Senate
Flouse
Epworth Senatuers
Toronto
Bay Line
Baltimore
J. Hl. Stawlings
Dr. Potts
George EL. Crawford
George I. Wise
All Americas to Meet IXil dees in Portsmouth Saturday
The All Americas travel to Portsmouth to face the IXil dees of Franklin next Saturday at 4 PM. Franklin has been sharpened by notable college players and recent victories in North Carolina. Portsmouth lineup includes Bull, Hume or Watts, Garnett, Carter, Botmnett, Hume, Id. Witts, Langhorne, Hudgins, and Buh the catcher, a valued all around player weighing about 174 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Americas
Ixildees
Franklin
Portsmouth
Find
North Carolina
Franklin Boys
Portamouth
Bull
Hume
Watts
Garnett
Carter
Botmnett
Id. Witts
Leftield
Langhorne
Hudgins
Judge Watts Grants Charter for Columbia Park Company
In Hastings Court yesterday Judge Watts granted a charter of incorporation to the Columbia Park Company. The firm aims to acquire land by lease at Mortons Point to operate pres sure grounds, with real estate not exceeding 100 acres. Capitalization 10000 dollars, may be increased. officers listed include H. H. G. Wilkins president, M. H. Leonard secretary and treasurer, with Francis Henderson, M. I. Leonard, Wi Ham Schmock, J. William Verner and H. G. Witthims as directors. Principal office to be in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watts
Hastings Court
Columbia Park Company
Mortons Point
HH. G. Wilkins
Leonard
Francis Henderson
Wi Haim Schmock
J. William Verner
H. G. Witthims
Portsmouth street rate road work delayed by papers
Work on the Portsmouth street rate road was postponed yesterday awaiting necessary papers. Williams, Eugene Dickerson, Silvyn the consulting engineer, and Henderson the general manager are present and have settled all matters. Work will start today and is expected to finish in two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth Street
Messrs. Williams
Eugene Dickerson
Silvyn
Henderson
Funeral of George Wilson Held at Naval Cemetery
The funeral of Mr. George Wilson took place yesterday afternoon at six from his First Street home. Services were conducted by the chaplain of the receiving ship Franklin. The remains were buried at the Naval Cemetery, Farragut Post G. U. A., of which he was a member, with a large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilson
Plann
First Street
Franklin
Naval Cemetery
Farragut Post
G. Ua
GROVIN TASTERELESS CLILL TONIC for Chills and Malaria
An OCR fragment touts GROVIN S TASTERELESS CLILL TONIC as a remedy for chills and malaria claiming Tran and Quinine at a useless form. It asserts children favor it and adults prefer it to bitter tonics with a price noted as 50c. It includes a catalog-like code 26-008 fzt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grovin
Hastings Court Rules On Irving Htrosve Suit
The Hastings Court entered yesterday in the hearing of the leale of Irving Htrosve against the Western Union Telegraph Company. It is a suit for 100 dollars for non delivery of a message, verdict returned for the defendant after a short jury deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Irving Htrosve
Western Union Telegraph Company
Important Function of the Kidneys and Disease Risks
The kidneys perform crucial waste removal through the blood, preserving body balance with each breath and heartbeat. Inactivity leads to buildup and disease. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is claimed to restore activity, protect kidneys, and prevent conditions like diabetes, Bright's disease, nephritis, and other obstinate, fatal ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mingh
Local Advertisements List Hats and Furniture Goods
A compact ad page notes crash hats in all sizes from CHARLES kd WELTON & Co and linen hats from W EE VIRNELSON & CO. Ocean View features top acts this week with Minager Bush and Brand trio. Jul3tt Wire Doors and Windows in stock and made to order. J S Cray ford's Furniture Wy nd Carpet House offers refrigerators mosquito nets and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kd. Welton & Co
Ocean View
Minager Bush
Lear
Brand
Preston
Miss Helmann
Calbert
Crayford
Big July stock-clearance sale at Greslauer and Anthony
Our regular custom of clearing out all spring and summer stock after the 4th of July is now in operation. We reserve no goods. All men’s, boys’ and children’s suits must go. Located at 114 High Street. Also fuel 8c. per day to Se. Ench day at 2386 Main Street new number. No heat. Jell su Wed Fri tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greslauer & Anthony
High Street
Main Street
Jell-su
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American Company
Howard
NEW Business
Boyce
Duluth
Minn
Ayer
Kitts
J. O. Aype Co
Lowell, Maa
Mertleg
Western Branch Democratis
Lawrence & Wol
Royal
Royal Baking Powoer CO
Gen. Hundley
Epworth Leaguers
Proenchor
ATL Americas Wa
Kmitdees
The
Foneral
Wilson
J. M. PF. Trotter
F. J. Terrone
Muel Itien Low
Hatesty
Trotter
Sonson
A. J. Phillips
Oxford Mall
Receehan
Carters
Carter Medicine CO
W. EE. Virnelson & CO
W. EE. Virnolson & CO
Adv's
Clay Worste
Cabsimere Wang
Maurice A. Brandt
Wilson Bros
Vpig
York Clothing Company
Portsmouth, VA
W. N. White
Por Salas
Dusimesa
Athontte City
Bimaleap
Care Virginian
Wortsmouth
Withler
W. G. Cirelgiton
Lincoln Street
Bath
Park View
H. B. Wilkins
Eligh Atreet
Boston
Vermont
W. Hudgins & Co
Crawford Streat
Madam Melville
Bendall & Welton
Pearl
Cooke Street
Glasgow Street
John. Watson
Business College
Atlanta, Ga
South
A. C, Briscoe
J. M. M2esler
Ss. L. Poster
Plume Street
Serfegt
Men of Fury
Art
Kneipp
Rome
Moone
Camden
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