Portsmouth Council Adopts Budget and Names Committees
The Portsmouth Municipal Council adjourned after approving bills and setting committees for Finance Streets Water Sewage Public Property Lamps Fire Cemeteries Claims and more. Officials discussed street repairs in Park View, sanitary inspector salary, and street dirt usage, with votes to defer salary decisions and draft estimates for street work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwood
John J. King
Sam. T. Montague
L. C. Brinson
W. A. Green
J. Whit Ashton
W. T. Backus, Jr
D. W. Ballentine
Wm. Jones Williams
W. A. Bennett
H. B. Wilkins
W. H. Moore
W. Walker
J. W. Ashton
T. Montague
Minter
Severnage
J. Davis Reed
G. M. Reynolds
C. W. Walker
W. J. Williams
W. T. Backus
S. T. Montague
W. R. Bennett
R. E. Glover
John L. Nelson
C. E. Outten
Almshouse
Park View
Walker
Corneil Mny
King
Portsmouth AA
Brinson
Finance Committee
Montague
Bold Thief Steals Watch From Knott Household
Yesterday morning Mr Thomas Knott of County street near Washington found his vest pocket emptied after a break in while he tended the wood house. He says a dark skinned man in a black coat and light pants was seen nearby shortly before he returned, and the stolen item is a large double case gold watch valued highly.
Fire alarms purge two house and store blazes in city
Monday night about 9 o clock a fire alarm rang for Mrs Whaley residence on South Street. A child dropped a match on the floor igniting the bed. The bed suffered heavy damage but the fire was checked by responders. About 2 am yesterday a second alarm reported a fire at a store on Cooke and Queen streets. Buckets of water quelled the blaze with minor damage while Annex and Rescue departments stood by.
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Cooke and
Queen Streets
Beep Creek Odd Fellows Elect Officers After Monday Banquet
Beep Creek Odd Fellows welcomed District Deputy Grand Master W. Barton and guests for a meeting on Monday night. Officers elected included C. R. Evans noble grand Lee Foreman vice grand and several staff roles with Culpepper handling treasurer duties. A banquet followed the election and W. H. Fairless delivered an address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deep Creeley Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Beating after baseball game ends with wagon clash
After a baseball game a Negro wagon man struck Edwards causing a fall from his wheel. Edwards protested and was attacked, but intervention stopped severe harm. Several bystanders aided. one African American was knocked unconscious and carried home. Levy and Jacobs advertise goods on High Street.
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Edwards
No prospect of snow first case of sunstroke reported
A long list of brief city notices describes warm weather fatigue and local incidents. A first sunstroke case, a theft of a coat, damage in Hastings Court, river water receding delighting railroad men, and various local appointments, meetings, and social happenings in Portsmouth and nearby areas.
Community urged to muzzle dogs as child injured at Ocean View
A four year old boy from Mr C L Tuthii suffered a severe cut to the foot after stepping on shell or glass at Ocean View. He bled heavily and was treated by Dr F S Hope. A court case against Griffin for selling liquor on Sunday resulted in a $100 fine and a warrant for arrest.
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C. L. Tuthii
Ocean View
Hope
Griffn
Queen and
Cooke Streets
Rutter
Griffin
Miss Caro Turfiter Visits Berkley Then Returns Home
In Berkley Miss Caro Turfiter of New York has returned home after visiting Miss Florence Cox on Liberty Street. The Berkley merchants played Norfolk merchants at League Park, Norfolk winning by a 10 to 0 score. The Mayor's Court tried a one legged colored preacher for drunkenness and disturby conduct. a wagon was pressed into service to move him to the station. Mary Corprew swore a peace warrant against Della Williams, with costs imposed. Syrup of Pigs is praised as a gentle laxative for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stewart
Constable Branch
Suffolk
W.B. Johnson
Portsmouth
Hastings Court
Joe Taylor
Notalk County
Western Branch
Levy & Jacobs
Rosa Beale
North Carolina
Eile Know
Mattie Buxton
Bfunsten
Mr. Eatill
Reunain
Mike Shepherd
Andrew Harvey
Atlas Britt
Gladwin Street
Britt
Council
Omecer Shimnon
London
Washington Streets
Jesse Thomas
Glasgow Street
County Street
Lawrence Glenn
Charles Brown
Pom
Norfolk Railroad
Pomamouth Street
Norway
South Africa
Coulter
Caro Turfiter
New York
Florence Cox
Liberty Street
Miles Turfler
W. Jamerson
Maine
Berkley Merchants
Norfolk
League Park
Norfolks
Aley
Crinavell
Mary Corprew
Della Willame
McCoy
George BD. Parker
Grand Midwinoer and New Stock Closeout Offers
Lawrence and Welton advertise large discounts on ladies undergarments, gowns, corset covers, drawers, and underwear plus gents shirts and cuffs at reduced prices. Also promoting closeout sale at cost to clear stock, with references to Breslauver Anthony and J S Crawford furniture ads and miscellaneous wares. A local physician testimonial touts Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as effective, claiming quick relief and cures, attributed to Mrs Mary Sibley and another neighbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wald Bote
Khan
Pormer
Lee
Nermsdorf
Kirn
Lawrence & Welton
Mary Sibley
Sidney
Mitch
North Carolina Crop bulletin reports heavy rains harm yields
The State weekly crop bulletin says conditions were very unfavorable due to excessive rainfall averaging over the state. Flooding from the French Brown to the Cape Fear and the Roanoke damaged many crops while temperatures and sunshine were below normal. Despite some good corn and sweet potatoes, widespread waterlogging and wind caused crop damage across districts, with prospects for a late-season recovery noted in parts.
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Raleigh
Sofa
Mike Gabi
Cape Fear
Hownoke
Porthos
State University
Lian
Wilmington
Aiornan
Morten
Tole Ke
Win Fehool
Tie Boule
Wil
Hess
Pontine
Carolini
Ranson
Mownake
Hood
John G. Shaw
Congress
Walter Clark
Supreme Court
Republicans
Jasuel
North Carolina Swine-breeders’ Association
North Carolina
Limery
Haleigh
Herbert
Annie Green
Bina Wie
Olehe
Carr Ofereal
Hinstrniorth
Caroline
Fire damages Dunn residence in Elizabeth City
July 14 Elizabeth City Special report details a fire that destroyed the Dunn home on Green Street after igniting from a kerosene lamp explosion. Neighboring injuries include a colored woman and scattered furniture burned. the Davenport firm and local baseball context are noted along with community reactions and ongoing nearby events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth City
N.C
J. W. Dunn
Green Street
Wiha
Mie
Pepo
Wikipsie
Momdwiay
Dunn
Edenston
Newherne
Malet
Mibeth
Mr. Hui
Nowlex
Juitee
Waoolhutun
Ile
Naga
Newhornetts
Blackwell
Awem
Edenton
Enanbeth
Mond
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Portsmouth News
Green
Glover
Old Street
Fifth Ward
Vly
Public Property Committee
Superintendent of Public Schools
John T. Lawrence
Bascum Sykes
John A. Milligan
Court Street
King Street
Port Norfolk Railroad
Oservem
Avenat
California Vig Syrup Co
High Street
N. C
Mamie Bengal
Memphis
Golden Eagle
Board of Supervisors
Norfolk County Court
Deep Creek
Jackson
Brighton
Ieee Tl
Wutin
Berkley
Breslauver & Anthony
J. S. Crawford
Charles R. Welton & Co
A. J. Phillips
Oxford Halli
Royal
U.S. Gov't Report
RAY Unfpa
Hraswell
Washington County
Methodist
Boone
Thomasvile Orphanaee
the Baptist Church
J. J. White
Macedonia
Liambleton Vd Mdentom
T. D. Summerer
Groad Street
O. FP
Road Street
Brambieton
L. Wotw
J. N. Pruden
Victor Groves
Morehead
Elizabevherry
Tamesville
Specsjoh
Kida
Jamesville Va
Brownh
Willaamston
Wi Vatmeaton
Jtew
G. W. Starling
Rey
Parke
Wikanston
N. O. Witertiloms
de Iey
Mirey
WW. Firey
Medical Department
University of Maryland
Main Street
M. D
Norfolk, VA
Mearns
Paubin’s
W. J
Richard
Virginian Office
Nash
C. Nash
High ST
Hooper
C. W. Hudgins & Co. Se
First Street
United States Navy Yard
Payette Street
Fourth Street
James A. Ridgwell
Norfolk Iron Works
Nebraska and
Water Streets
Highland Avenue
H. L. Page & CO
Bank Street
Park
Portamouth
L. H. Pearson
Waverley
Ful Line
Basel
Spain
Gils
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