Community notes from Portsmouth region events
Various local items report court cases, auctions, church activities, social visits, and weather impacts in Portsmouth and surrounding areas. Notable mentions include George Kirke’s trial, an auction of last year’s periodicals, the Park View Sunday school picnic at Buckroe Beach, a baby’s death in Scottsville, a jail term for a knife assault, and updates on church-building efforts and local society happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kirke
Cora Warren
Richmond
Fannie Prairie
Arthur Flynn
Park View
Buckroe Beach
Davis
Scottsville
Edward Battle
Willie Brandt
Portsmouth
Willie
Charity Green
Boston
A. B. Bilisoly, Jr
Deep Creek
Bay Line
George R.trant
Hatton Street
Ad. of Virginia Boat and Oar Company
Washington
Baird
Seaboard Air Line
Cemetery Committee
Lewis Marshall
Rutter
Nansemond County
Affairs in General Yesterday's News Briefly Recorded
A compact roundup of Portsmouth city life with notes on the city council, church services, baptisms, bail hearings, school openings, baptisms and picnics, road and fire department matters, and upcoming events and meetings. Mentioned are John Glover, Miss Emma Felts, Rev. Carmichael, Dr. Nay, Dr. Owen, and Henry Copeland.
Seaboard Air Line Excursion Boosts Company Library
The Seaboard Air Line plans a twelve coach excursion from Portsmouth to Littleton on the 1th. Ticket allotments will be sold by the 9th or 10th as sales indicate popularity. The employer-run trip funds a handsome Portsmouth shop library for employees, demonstrating progress through line improvements and institutional support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboard Air Line
Portsmouth
Littleton
Seaboard
Tts Industrial Department
Lucy Newsoms Sentenced to Thirty Days in Jail
Mayor Baird presided over a case charging Lucy Newsoms with stealing a pocket book from Nettle Brown at a Saturday grocery. The principal witness was Jenkins, a known thief, who testified she took the book. Newsoms denied the accusation and warned of divine judgment if she lied, but received a $10 fine and 30 days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baird
Lucy Newsoms
Nettle Brown
Mason
Jenkins
New York Clothing House Advertises Sweeping Reductions
The New York Clothing House announces large reductions in high class clothing for men and children. Stock bought from first hands enables very low prices. The ad promises genuine business and offers a Waverley shrocycle prize with every dollar purchase. Located in Rosenbaum's new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Glanes Hm
Rosenbaum
Installation of Dr Savage as Pastor at Churchland Baptist
The Churchland Baptist Church installed Dr Savage as pastor Sunday in a ceremony with all local Baptist ministers present. Dr Owen presided and introduced the new incumbent, Dr Speight offered prayer, and Rev J W Ward gave the welcome address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savage
Wo YY. Savage
Baptist Church of
Churchland
Owen
Speight
Lerisien
J. W. Ward
Baptist Ministers Conference Held at Court Street Chapel
Dr J J Hall presided over a Baptist ministers conference at Court Street chapel yesterday morning. Dr A E Owen reported on Rev W V Smyage's installation at Churchland and the Court Street service where sanctification was preached with views differing from Carradinic doctrine. Nearby events included a North Portsmouth Sunday school organized by Rev P S C Davis, a second Sunday service for children at Fourth Street church, a missionary meeting, and Rev C W Duke delivering Ryland Institute’s bac calaureate sermon at Berkley Avenue church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Hall
Baptist Ministers’ Conference
Court Street Chapel
A. E. Owen
W. V. Smvage
Churchland
Court Street Church
Owen
P. S. C. Davis
North Portsmouth
Fourth Street
C. W. Duke
Ryland Institute
Berkley Avenue
E. E. Dudley
Franklin
Female Institute
Police Board Holds Regular Meeting and Uniform Inspection
The Board of Police Commissioners met with W T Robinson in the chair and members Ander ton Shannon and Whitehurst present. The Chief reported arrests for the month and summer uniforms were ready for inspection. The force at the station-house was to assemble Saturday afternoon at 4 for uniform and equipment inspection. The board adjourned with a note to warn an officer seen in Norfolk amid rumors about his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Police Commissioners
W.T. Robinson
W. J. Anderton
James O. Shannon
J. T. Whitehurst
Robinson
Shannon
Collision on Court Street Injures Drug Store Rider
Yesterday afternoon Willie Jay ner riding on Court Street collided with Ricketts near a cart. Joyner was thrown from his wheel hitting the curb, cutting his chin and injuring his head, but recovered shortly after. Ricketts stopped to check Joyner and left without known injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Jayner
County Street
Court Street
Ricketts
Joyner
Mr. Ricketts
Mr. Joyner
Boys charged with assault on Chinaman in laundry case
A group of youths appeared before a Livor Baird yesterday charged with assaulting a Chinese laundryman at Court and South streets and interfering with his business. The Chinaman identified Joe Plinn as the striker. Telvin denies the accusation. A severe reprimand was given and the youths warned to stay away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livor Baird
Court
South Stree
Joe Plinn
Telvin
Robbery at Nan's Bakery on High Street
A thief broke into the rear of Mr. W. J. Nan's bakery on High Street between midnight and 3 Monday morning and carried off a small amount of money. The shop had been entered previously, and a corn efelt dollar passed to Mr. Naw may aid in identifying the culprit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WV. J. Nan
High Street
Naw
Pastor Appointed at Port Norfolk Church
Mr. D. T. Merritt son of Rev. J. 3. Merritt of Seaman's Bethel in Norfolk has been appointed pastor of Port Norfolk church by Rev. J. H aAmiss. The young divine recently finished his education and is highly regarded. He preached his first sermon Sunday afternoon and made a favorable impression on listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. T. Merritt
J. 3. Merritt
Seaman’s Bethel
Norfolk
J.haamiss
Port Norfolk
Breslauver and Anthony Offer Name Brand Suit Bargains
An advertisement offers suits at various price points with claims of value and low cost. The copy promises bargains with quoted figures like 47.50 and 310 for suits and suggests the seller will furnish items priced at much lower valuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Breslauver & Anthony
Levy Jacobs offers reduced men and children clothing sale
Prices slashed on mens and childrens wear prompting immediate purchases at Levy & Jacobs 200 High Street. Also advertised are wired doors and windows in stock, HCD sizes made to order, and home appliances including refrigerators and mosquito nets at Craw Tford's Furniture and Carpet House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levy & Jacobs
High Street
Craw Tford
New Goods and Health Aids From Local Firms
W E Virnelson & Co advertise new bicycles and caps and a range of negligee shirts. Beecham's pills are touted as a remedy for the blues. Charles R Welton & Co promote cloth goods and other offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lot
W.E. Virnelson & Co
Charles R. Welton & Co
Port Norfolk electric line advances in Portsmouth boom
A new era for Portsmouth opens as the Pennsylvania system extends rail reach across the harbor. Plans include Port Norfolk to Miner’s Point, widening water frontage development, and a belt line circling Portsmouth, Berkley, and Norfolk with new warehouses and hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ufe
Portsmouth
Port Norfolk
Navy Yard
Pinner’s Point
West Norfolk
Pig Point
Kain
Inc
Portsmouth Street Railway Company
Port Norfolk Railway
High Street
Effingham
Efingham
Brighton
Duke Street
New York, Philadelphia
Norfolk
Berkley
Norfolk and Western
Norfolk and Southern
Norfolk and Carolina, Southern
Seaboard Air Line
Norfolk and
Virginia Beach
Ocenn
Southern Branch
Io O
Milzabeth
N.J
Piy
Port Worfelle
Cape Charles
Cape Chartes
Norfolk and Carolina Railroad
Southern Railway
Southern
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pinners Point
Pinner's Point
Scott's Creek
Glasgow Street
Vernon
Frederick
Phampton Roads
Newy Yard
Seaboard
Prentis Place
SiLy
Suifiye
Also Mentioned on This Page
Braxton Craig
Brethren
Compton
Methodist Church
Wh. M. Rugby
Court Street Baptist Church
Woman's Auxiliary
Episcopal Council
Trinity P
J. L. Thomas
South Street
Fourth Street Baptist Church
Carmichael
Fourth Ward
Board of Supervisors
Nay
Benjamin Davis
Richard Edwards
Brown
Gill & Thomas
Bishop Randolph
St. John's Church
Trinity P. 1
Henry Copeland
Joseph Davis
Copeland
W. A. Snyder
Louisville Seminary
Hugh Parr
Pythian Castle
Port Norfolk Railroad
Public Property Committee
George W. Kirk
Jacobson
Israel Townsend
Jobson
Whitehurst’s Hall
Hannah Young
George R. Trant
Tatton Street
Professor Cloward
Weeting
W. EE. Virnelson &Co
Beecham
Pennsylvania
Miner's Point
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Pythians
St. Paul's Catholic Church
W. G. W.parker
Seaboard Wharf and Warehouse Company
Wong Our Shore
NEW York Cloth, Ing CO
Dinwiddie Street
Kh. Co
Lincoln Street
Warkis
American Employment Bureau
W. Oa. Conway
Green St
Connell Chimacher
Val
Thompson, Jr
Amy
J. Davis Kibb
Ch'mn
Jjua-ta
Nash
High ST
Humford
Lloe
New York State
Baltimore
L. BH
Prarson
Car
Bart and
Green Streets
Vermont
Jloover
Circus Soap
C. W. Sludgins & Co
Crawford Street
Isigin
J. T. Parker & Bro
H. B. Wilkins
Fromornin
Atlee
Hugh Street
Hunter
The
Lanahan 4& Son
Bactimone, Mo
Adv's
New York Clothing Company
Virginia Boat and Oar Company
Harrison Street
Prentis
PLAGE
U.S. Navy Yard
Portsmouth Cotton Manufacturing Company
S. P. Oast
W. G. Culpepper
Jos. T. Parker
C. L. Culpepper
W. G. Parker
Big
Maurice A. Brandt
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