Commencement events and local notices at Berkley Institute
A Berkley Institute program topic is Virginia with Hon. Hugh G. Miller of Norfolk as orator. Evening lectures feature the primary department under Miss Tatem, medals awarded by Judge Portlock. Other nights cover three literary societies with speeches and readings. Local illness and fire reports also noted.
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Berkley/Military Institute
Dythian Tall
Hugh G. Miller
Norfolk
Tatem
W. N. Portlock
Malin Street
Lee Street
CG. B. Honeycutt
Miss Honeycutt
Raleigh
N. C
S. M. Smith
Berkley Institute
James Ross
Montlant Avenue
W. Hackett
Eleventh Street
Johnson Lumber Company
Mary Hanson
Mulberry Street
Mr. G
Old
Pine Street
Versatile Portsmouth Weather and Society Notes
Yesterday's city life highlighted by public meetings, arrivals, and community events. Notable items include Admiral Brown's departure, Rev. Herahan and Rev. Carmichael's stays, school holidays, and the moonlight excursion planned for tomorrow night. Local officers, preachers, and citizens discussed progress, while a large crowd gathered for baptisms, picnics, and a Sunday tent meeting.
City notes and advertisements from Portsmouth edition
Records of police dog registrations and a sale advertise from 688 High Street. Travelers' Protective Association delegation passes through en route to Nashville. Local hires include Carroll Phillips moving to Sea board Air Line. Crimes involve shoe theft and an attempted assault. magistrates seek extra posts. Portsmouth Water Co begins 20 inch main from Suffolk. water works praised. Gyps and Japs entertainment set with 25 cent admission. John W Daniel club anniversary to be marked by address from C W B Lane. Portsmouth street railway plans await city council right of way. two electric lines expected to run before fall.
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Seaboard Air Line
J. M. Moore
Phillips
Negro Jones
Hofheimer
J. 5. Vrendenburg
New York
Court Street Presbyterian
William Tart
West Norfolk
Partlock
Portsmouth Water Company
Suffolk
Portsmouth
John W. Daniel
C. W. B. Lane
Norfolk
Lane
Baseball Park
O. Goodman
Bernard Cohen & Co
Setz Bros
Baltimore
High Street
S. Goodman
Add
Portsmouth Street Railway
Theu
Death notices from West Norfolk and local area
Mir George A Johnson an engineer on the Atlantic and Danville railroad died at West Norfolk Sunday afternoon. The remains were taken by the Odd Fellows of West Norfolk for interment in Suffolk this morning. Mr and Mrs Charles A Pentresy lost their infant son James Augustus age 2 months. The funeral at 2 pm from Green and Jefferson streets Brighton. Mr Stephen Biett a well known young man died at parents residence on County street in his 86th year. Mr Witett long engaged in merchandise business in this city.
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Joseph Saunders
George Brown
Byron Herahan
Carmichaoel
Kate Mallory
Boston
Mass
J. C. Cressup
Detroit
Seaboard
Hester Pendleton
Effingham Street
City Coriners
Esterday
White Lily Farm
Pleaure Bent
Mr. Mitchell
Mr. Martin
Norfolk
Dabney Pierce
Dr. Ray
Washington Street
Baptist Preachers
Young
Epworth Church
M. C
Burton's Point
United States
Kentra
Portsmouth
Trinity Circle King’s Daughters
Trinity Parish House
Dolman
Port Norfolk
Ti ‘Ray
Notto- Way County
J.M. Miller
Schmelz
Mr. Watson
Hampton
Pythian Castle
Mr.Savage
North Carolina
Churchland Baptist Church
Michael Sweeney
F. Joy
Ocean House
Europe
A. R. Kk
Henry Hoofnagle
Calvert
Whitehurst & Riley
F. 5S
Hope
The
Virginian
Admiral Brown
C. Lee Moore
John Co. Gimes
Auditor's
Fin Richmond
M. Lloyd Nash
Park View
Manhattans
Richmond
Portsmouth Giants
League Park
Monumental
Owens
Bennie Powell
James Powell
George A. Johnson
Atlantic and
Danville
West Norfolk
Te Leives
Suffolk
Charles A. Pentresy
James Augustus
Cornier
Green and
Jefferson Streets
Brighton
Stephen Biiett
County Street
Nlosure
Witett
Funeral Notices for Local Residents
The funeral of Mgr and Mrs Robert Martins little daughter was from their South Street home Sunday afternoon with Rev Dr Ray, burial in Oak Grove cemetery. Captain Budgins child funeral from Cilisson Street residence, burial in Mathews county. Little Mabel Redd funeral from parents home yesterday, burial in Oak Grove cemetery. Mr B F Halstead funeral from Jefferson Street Sunday afternoon with Rev Mr officiating, burial in Oak Grove cemetery.
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Mgr
Robert Martin
South Street
Ray
Ok Grove
Budgins
Cilisson Street
Mathews County
Ittle Mabel Redd
Oak Grove
B. F. Halstead
Jefferson Street
Oak Grove Cemetery
Earthquake Jolts Communities Amid Notable Shake
A distinct quake struck yesterday at about 1 45 PM lasting one to two seconds. The courthouse rocked prompting crowd movement and inquiries. At Union Depot a large iron safe shifted and a wall cracked while Pinners Point and nearby buildings reported severe shocks.
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Union Depot
Ordndhee
Admiral's House
Pinner’s Point
Crawford's Furniture and Carpet Rooms Stock Doors and Windows
J S Crawford's Furniture and Carpet offers wire doors and windows in stock and custom sizes with hunting features. Refrigerators and mosquito nets are also available.
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Crawford
Baptist Chapel at Port Norfolk Dedicated
The Baptist chapel at Port Norfolk was dedicated with Dr. A E Owen preaching and Rev P S C Davis presiding. The lot on Third street and Maryland avenue was bought from Mr Campbell two months prior for construction completed in thirty days. The collection totaled 127 dollars. Next Sunday Davis will preach and a Sunday school organized.
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Port Norfolk
P. S. C. Davis
Calvary Church
Third Street
Maryland Avenue
Campbell
Braxton Craig
West Norfolk
Ww. TF. Fisher
Fourth Street Church
A. E. Owen
A.E. Owen
C. Davis
Baptist Preachers Conference Reports At Court Street Church
The Baptist Preachers Conference of Norfolk Portsmouth and vicinity met yesterday morning at Court Street church with Rev Owen presiding in the president’s absence. Reports from Central Berkley Avenue Fourth Street and others noted new members professions of faith baptisms and significant meetings across several churches. The proceedings closed early due to the absence of several prominent members.
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Baptist Preachers’ Conference of
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Vivinity
Court Street
Dr. Owen
J.ow. Ward
Central
Fm. Mm. Dudley
Berkley Avenue
Dev
Fourth Street
W. F. Pisher
Laptsta
Kempeville
Speight
HL Roberts
Coapel
North Carolina
Wid
Plearant
Ebuecth
Norfolk Coun. Bas
Evening With Gyps nal Taga Draws Portsmouth Talent
Two Portsmouth musicians visited Hall yesterday and heard Gyps and Jups rehearse. They praised the beauty and strength of the performance. The event promises further delight with Miss Carrie McCoy and Mrs. Stanley's voices, plus appearances by Miss Matihee and Mr. Dey.
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Portsmouth
Iirn Hall
Phe
Carrie McCoy
Mrs. Stanley
Kitty Clover
Matihee
Mr. Dey
Nuisance Fish Vendors Wake City With Early Morning Shouts
A letter accuses street fish vendors of disturbing sleep with loud cries from about 4 AM. The writer urges a council motion to prohibit the practice, claiming it would gain community thanks.
Princess Bonnie Thursday Night Opera Draws Big Audience
Don’t miss Princess Bonnie Thursday night as the finest production yet. Hospital fund gains from seat inquiries in Norfolk and Portsmouth indicate strong support. Seats on sale Wednesday at W. L. Crump's.
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Princess Bonnie
Norfolk
Portsmouth
W. L. Crump
Questions and Answers on Suit and Dress Accessories
Question and answer item discusses pricing for suits and adult garments, suggesting value assessments and potential bargains. It lists stores and offerings including Dressauer Anthony, Charles R. Welton & Co, and Dr Werk eye examinations, along with various names and street locations.
Granddaddy of all car floats rises in Elizabeth shipyard
A towering steel car float construction, 340 feet long and 45 feet wide, will ferry freight cars between Elizabeth and Cape Charles via the New York Philadelphia and Norfolk railroad. It features four tracks, a deckhouse crew quarters, pumping system for trimming, dual rudders, and a capability to carry twenty eight loaded jumbo cars totaling about 900 tons. The vessel required extending shipyard ways into the street with Common Council approval.
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Port Norfolk
Pliner's Point
Eizabeth
Crescent
Common Council of
Elizabeth
Revival at Prentis Place Sparks Suburban Growth
The Prentis Place revival is ongoing with four houses under construction and plans for more. Roads, shade trees, and proximity to the city attract buyers. a nearby cotton factory and navy yard boost property values. Residents favor owner-occupied homes and suburban life over crowded urban streets.
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Prentis Place
Vlcetric Line
Mie
Navy Yard
Seaboard Air Line
Clin
Brave Officer Rescues Woman From Runaway Horse
In South Portsmouth yesterday a Norfolk man attempted to take Brittingham out riding. A horse bolt forced Officer Calvert to intervene, leaping in front of the buggy, grabbing the horse’s bridle and stopping the pair to save the woman’s life.
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Gallant Condner
Norfolk
Brittingham
Portsmouth
Sixth Street
Calvert
Commodore Farquhar Arrives to Take Norfolk Yard Command
Commodore Norman Farquhar arrives aboard the Washington steamer Norfolk to relieve Admiral Brown as commandant of the Norfolk Navy Yard. He will be taken to the receiving ship Wrankin where he will stay temporarily, and the station will be officially turned over today. Admiral Brown and his family depart at 3 p.m. for their Hoosier home on the Chesapeake and Ohio with best wishes from all officials and contacts.
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Commodore Norman
Farquehar
Norfolk Navy Yard
Admiral Brown
Washington
Norfolk
Wrankin
Commodore Farquhar
Hoosier
Chesapeake and Ohio
Nine Men Picked as Jurors in Ned Coleman Oyster House Robbery Case
Hastings Court selected eight jurors from over twenty veniremen yesterday to try Ned Coleman for the oyster house robbery. The names listed include Frederick Allan W L Ilsely R P Beaton and others, with additional jurors from a prior selection and five more expected to reach a total.
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Hastings Court
Ned
Coleman
Jones
Oysterhouse
Frederick Allan
W. L. [Ilsely
R. P Beaton
W. Corbett
T. T. Cleaton
B. I. Perrebee
W. JB. Wilder
John EY. Brownley
Ates N. WF. Richardson
W. C., Walker
Joseph A. Anderson
Reduced Prices on Men and Children’s Clothing at High Street Store
Prices have been cut significantly on men and children's clothing at Levy Jacobs 200 High Street. The flyer notes sharp reductions and urges customers to buy now before stock runs out as caps and bicycles are also advertised by W E Virnelson & Co.
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Jacobs
High Street
Washington Street
Almighty Voice and Two Indian Murderers Killed Near Duck Lake
In Manitoba on May 31, Almighty Voice and the two Indian murderers holding Bellevue plan near Duck Lake were killed by police fire. A rush on the Blut! left an Indian slain. The father of Almighty Voice is under arrest, and authorities expect no further trouble.
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Winnipeg
Man
Almighty Voice
Bellevue Plan
Duck Lake
Mounted Police
Johnstown Observes Eighth Anniversary of Flood
Johnstown Pennsylvania marks the eighth anniversary of the 1889 flood with ceremonies at Grand View Cemetery. Thousands visit the hilltop cemetery and place flowers on the unknown plot holding over 800 unidentified victims.
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Johnstown
Grand View
Delegates Arrive for National Travellers Association Meet
Nashville delegates arrive for the National Travellers Protective Association meeting at the Capitol with a large attendance expected. Interest centers on the presidential race as J A Lee of St Louis declines another term. The 6000 mile interchangeable railroad debt is a key topic among delegates and railroad men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
National ‘Travellers’ Protective Association
J. A. Lee
St. Louis
Bucklen Arnica Salve For Sale By Burrow Martin Co
The best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chillblains corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Burrow Martin and Co.
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Bucklen
Burrow, Martin & Co
Republican League plans tenth national convention in Detroit
Cincinnati May 31. President DBD Woodmansee and Secretary M J Dowling call for the tenth annual convention of the National Republican League at Detroit July 18. The league is entitled to four delegates from each Congressional district and six delegates at large.
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Cincinnati
Dbd. D. Woodmansee
M. J. Dowling
National Republican League
Detroit
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Berkley
Bortsmout
Priges AN
Prentis
U.S. Navy Yard
Portsmouthing Company
Peneh's Dairies
Freemis
Royal Baking Powder Co
Baptist Preachers’ Convention
Calgary
Davis
Pook
J. L. Chittne
K. Hobbs
Grace Church
L. R. Wright
Reve
Wharton
Tall
Hatcher
Martin
Duling
Mitchell
Dressauer & Anthony
Charles R. Welton & Co
Rds
Dr. Werk
HH. Gale
Main Street
Boys’ and Children’s Straw Sailors
Virnelson & CO
Will Take
Toadiay
New Lot Bicycle Capél
W. EB. Virnelson & CO
Travelers Protective Association
Adv's
Bernstein, Cohen & Co
Letz Bros
GG High Street
3. Goodman
Goodman
aKark View
PS Reet i
Jnc. Ee Watson
S. P. Oast
W. G. Culpepper
Jos, T. Parker
C. L. Culpepper
W. G. Parker
Maurice A. Brandt
Virginia Boat and Oar Company
Marcison Street
Virginia
Old Point
Capes
Pocationtas
Clyde Line
Walch Street
NEW Insurance Agency
Seaboard Fire Insurance Company
L. Dashiel
Peoples’ Bank
Corner High
Crawford Streets
Gyps
N. Ridgood Wahmann
Kirn Hall
Butt
H. B. Wilkins
J. .T. Parker & Bro
Weed
Eesti
Alle&inc
New York State
Elgin
Ty L. H. Pearson
Cor, Bart and
Greenstream
John’s Church
St. John’s Church
John’s
Care
T: Daye
Vermont
Hooper
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