Portmouth News Aims at Local Affairs and Construction
Portsmouth reports on July steps down and out, park work advancing rapidly, and a large excursion to the Soldiers' Home. A special grand jury meets, and navigations and street projects continue. Multiple social visits, sporting events, and legal notices fill the day, with traffic and storm impacts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Deans
A. H. Martin
Port Norfolk
Katie Jones
Indianapolis
Ind
Katharine Baird
Richmond
Marguerite Gayle
Pythian Castle
Washington and
South Streets
BM. C. A
Local merchant recovers portion of lost money
Friday report in The Virginian describes B W Taylor a county street merchant regaining part of a stolen bag containing 870 dollars. A colored woman employed as a cook for Mrs Garrett on Middle Street initially denied knowledge then surrendered the cash portion after officers confronted her. No arrest was made as Taylor recovered the sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Taylor
Othr
Mr. Taylor
Davis and wife bail set after county court hearing
In Wis Ball a man Davis and his wife faced a county court arrest for allegedly robbing Aliie Riddiek of 270 dollars. Davis did not appear. his wife claimed ignorance. Davis’s shipping bondsman put up four hundred dollars. case continued to September term with the woman released on own recognizance. Also, Trilby baseball club beat Captain Myrele’s Scottsville at League Park 6 to 3, aided by fifth inning hitting bursts despite rain ending the game after seven innings.
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Hospital Park
Naval Post
Norfolk County Court
Haert Ings
Ned Crismond
Norfolk
Mabel Emma Melen
South Barntree
Maia
Ulysses
Courier
Fourth Street
T. J. Wool
Hampden-Sidney College
Harris
Kemp Plummer
Congressman Young
Congress
Winnie
Maggie Hixney
Charlotte
N.C
Viseus
Mrs. Wilson
North Street
Park View
All Americas Baseball Club
Tarboro
Charles Conk
Hustines Court
Julia White
Miss Minnie
Rattlemore
Atlantic City
N. Y
Brown and Wedwards
Norfolk County
Friends’ Church
Hume & Q.ros
James Thompson
Brighton
J. W. Warren
Seaboard Air Line
Alaska
Anstett
Oast’s
Wood Yard
Joan Daniels
Butt
Temor
Thomas Scott
John Bentt
Old Point
Capes
Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart
A. L. Bilisoly
Sligh Street
Collier
Edward Johnson
C. R. Warren
Wis
Davis
Aliee Riddiek
San
Ballon
Trilby
Myrele
Scottsville
League Park
Par Trilbys
Morrissal Merson
Par Scottsviles
Parker and Manley
Wedding of Miss DBD and Mr Prince at the residence
A ceremony joined Miss DBD and Mr Prince at the residence on No Wine street in the presence of invited guests. The bride wore pink and carried flowers while the groom’s party included best men and a large selection of guests. Rev. Mr Waterfield officiated at the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WC Prinapt
Eriner
Prine
Erie
Howe
Moss Vite
Isiel
Mr. Waterfield
Dswoteliek
Death of John Callahan Aged Blacksmith in City
John Callahan a well known citizen died yesterday at his residence corner Chestnut and Molliday streets. He was in his fourth year and had worked as a blacksmith in the area for many years but had recently suffered ill health and could not work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Callahan
Chestnut and
Molliday Streets
Callen
King's New Discovery Promises Relief for Coughs
Advertisement touts Dr Hines discovery for consumption coughs and colds with testimonial claims of superiority over substitutes. It promotes King's New Discovery available at Murrow Martin Co drug store and lists price of fifty cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hines
Murrow, Martin & Co
Reguine stock sale after July fourth at Breslauer & Anthony
Annaol Chenrigi announces a clearance of spring and summer stock after the Fourth of July. Men’s boys’ and children’s suits must go. Also advertising cheap frames and pictures at Crawford's Furniture and Carpet House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breslauer & Anthony
High Street
Crawford
Vurnictory
Cappet House
Internal Revenue Receipts by Source for Year Ended June 30 1807
Preliminary figures from the Commissioner of Internal Revenue show total receipts of 146 019 50 for the year ending June 30 1807, down from 211 106 by year. Breakdown lists spirits and tobacco revenues with notable increases and decreases, plus other categories such as oleomargarine, cheese, banks, and withdrawals for consumption. Readers see state listing of major collecting states led by New York Pennsylvania and Kentucky with totals in the tens of thousands.
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Washington, D. C
Shooting Between Brothers Shocks Waco Crowd
In Waco Texas July 28 two Rivett brothers and Wm Wy Hivoyity were shot and killed by Lamden and Lamden. a feud had simmered between the families. The attack occurred in the crowded Trice Ch office. Lamden fired first and a struggle ensued with Rivett and Wy Hivoyity both firing as well. The scene drew police and a tense pursuit as investigators seek motive and assailants.
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Waco
Texas
Trice &c
Rivett
Tocumden
Thad
Wivett
Sue Landen
Jam
Den
Hiverts
Lamiden
Aries
Uisheckler
Taideva
Watt
Kivitt
Landen
Democrats Hold Two Meetings in Berkley District
Two gatherings of Washington District Democrats in Berkley elected delegates to county and state conventions. The first meeting at Market Hall chose J Jacobs L Tysino C Old W N Williamson and S W Wilson as delegates and formed an executive committee. They pledged to vote for Hoge Tyler for Governor and Merritt Cooke for Lieutenant Governor. The second meeting elected George W Jones Win Mek Woodhouse H M Mackan and W H Kirby as delegates to the State convention and adopted a resolution opposing fusion and the county fusion slate. Funeral notice included Halith Herbert Roberts died at Liberty Street extended after five days illness.
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Berkley
Democrats
Washington
Market Hall
John M. Berkley
C. L. Old
Dusiness
Sve
Judd
J, J. Jacocs
L. Tysino
I Ct Old
W. N. Williamson
W. Wilson
Etree
J. Hoge Tyler
Merritt T. Cooke
Chevernor
George W. Jones
Joby
Morgan
Win
Mek
Woodhouse
M. Mackan
Ve A. Storfeet
D. Berry
L. C. Jones
L. W.W. Honaler
Wm. Mek. Woordhouse
Norfolk County
Tilly
Virginia
Denmocracs
Tdeemocracs
ALON
GEA Times
Kherefege
Democrata of Washington Testriet
Muiss M
Delecates
John A. Morgan
Jy. Cilbert
Wat. Jones
A. Tlorner
WH Cilawibls
Iorse W. Jones
John Ditheridge
Wm. Mek. Woodhouse
John A. Marvan
Kares Foreman
Halith Herbert Roberts
Mia Merbert Roberts
Liberty Street
Local Store Promotes Shirts and Hosiery Sales
An ad lists white shirts, work shirts, and hosiery at reduced prices. It also promotes dotted Swiss fabrics, dresses, and children's straw sailors at half price. Names include A Phillips and W. Vin Nelson & Co at 220 High Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virnelson & CO
Tragic Storm Toll Near Emporia Claims Two Men
Special from Wakefield Virginia July 98 Geo Weasel a hardworking county man was killed by lightning at his home five miles from Emporia as a storm drove workers from a plowing field. His son Wendell of German descent also died alongside an ox in the barnyard incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Geo
Weasel
Wendel
George
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Public Property Committee
Council
C. Johnson
Pythian Hull
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Charles II
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Pilla
Royal
Onder CO
Newton
Internal Revenue
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Pennsylvania
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Wales
Escoed
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Teelepee
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Oller
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Are Hite
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Portsmouth
Portsmouth Adv's
Knef
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Alorkas
Uriel
Collins and Cults
Mao
Nerligen
Metra
Ieeneh
York Clothing Company
Hing
Chile
Cassimiere
Maurice A. Brandt & CO
Giles Loeseters
Wal Origi
Klelien
Seoul
Dartsmouth
M. Turbday
Io Borkley
Joan T. Wist
Suneriniemiont
H. B. Wilkins
du Bligh Street
Ione Vy
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M. W. Putter
Chris Hanehureh
Arapadbe
Wileon's
Jtev
Soditaant
Aaulst
Miomite
Miesliv Merrie
Varoats Grove
Wakefield
LMP
Sun
He & Welton
Londen
Cooke Street
Watson
Nash
High ST
Loston
Vermont
Fic
C. W. Hudgins & CO
Crawford Etreat
Councy Chamber
Fortmouth
B. Thompson
Davia Reed
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