Jobson Trial Begins as Crismond Takes Stand
A jury panel of seventeen, with twelve sworn, proceeded as Crismond testified about the Whitehurst hall fire. Crismond named Jobson as the instigator, detailing a long night of drinking and planning, while the court overruled defense objections to the testimony. The afternoon session extended to six thirty with Crismond under cross examination and more witnesses expected to finish the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
H. K. Culley
J. W. Tunly
John Johnson
N. J. Oliver
R. G. Allman
P. Prude
C. W. Graham
S. A. Baker
J. W. Tunley
J. W. Johnson
Ma. Parker
Jobson
Mr. Parker
L. C. Calvert
Wm. IF. Whitehurst
James F. Grenalds
Cornelius Gordon
Wm. Rutter
John Land
J. E. Crismond
Mr. Crismond
John Edward Crismond
Portsmouth
Whitehurst’s Hall
Chas. Cook
Cook
Pearson's
Pearson
Mr. Hutchins
South Street
Creepy
South
Green Street
Whitehurst
Iit
Crismond
Washington Street
County
Effingham
High
Chestnut Street
Bfflingham
Bingham
London
Washington
Glasgow
Whitehurst's Hall
Dinwiddle
Queen
Ocean House
High Street
Calvert
Hume's
Norfolk
Fiske
Commonwealth
Crismond Ifhd
J. S. Crawford's Furniture and Carpet House Ad
Wire doors and windows in stock or made to order and hang. Tre sheerators and mosquito nets available. Also boys and children's straw sailors from W. B. Virnelson & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Crawford
W. EB. Virnelson & Co
Trials and Happenings in Norfolk Yesterday
A packed docket at the Norfolk court heard the Jobson trial begin amid a large audience. Excursions, church events, and civic matters filled the day with trains, parades, and ministerial gatherings noted alongside minor incidents and population movements.
Seaboard Air Line workers hold Shaw Springs picnic
Work ing men connected with the Seaboard Air Line shops organized a picnic to Shaw Springs yesterday. Seventeen coaches carried not less than 1,500 people who filled steps and platforms. The crowd grew so large that three hundred could not obtain accommodations and the group returned well after dark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboard Air Line
Shaw Springs
Grice Lodge Elects Officers for No 3%1 O.FP
At a meeting of Grice Lodge No 3%1 0. O. FP the following officers were elected Noble Grand C. J. Thompson Vice Grand John Seaborn Recording Secretary J. A. G. Scott Permanent Secretary R. D. Catherell Treasurer J. Thomas Dunn Chaplain L. W. G. Seory
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grice Lodge
Noble Grand
C. J. Thompson
John Seaborn
J. A. G. Scott
R. D. Catherell
J. Thomas Dunn
L. W. G. Seory
Slashed Prices on Clothing At Levy Jacotis Offer
A jumble of bargain lines from Breslauer Anthony and Levy Jacotis at 200 High Street touts cheap suits and caps with promises of value and price standards. W E Virnelson & Co and Welton & Co advertise negligee shirts and men’s and children’s clothing under heavily reduced prices to entice buyers in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levy & Jacotis
High Street
Episcopal Council Theological Seminary Trustees Report
The second day of the Episcopal Council drew larger attendance. Delegates praised hospitality, Old Trinity glowed with color through stained glass, and Bishop Randolph guided sessions on church matters. Reports covered clerical relief, missionary nominees, and canon amendments with evening talks on Brazil.
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Episcopal Council
Old Trinity
Randolph
Claude Smith
Frank Ribble
H. 5
Simmerman
Accomack County
Atlleam
Ife
FP. M. Carson
J. J. Lievyd
Dh. D
J. McBride
L. M. Blackford
R.G. H. Kenn
M. P. Burks
C. B. Bryan
J.B. Wall
Thomas J. Rives
G. W. Smith
Bishop Randolph
A. S. Lloyd
O. S. Bunting
D. D
J. G B. Fanston
M. FP. Logan
R. D. Tucker
C. J. Faulkner
John 5
Alfriend
Baker P. Lee
Walter D. Buckner
Robert W. Patton
Edgar Carpenter
D. Phillips
Colored
Frederick L. LeMosey
Messrs
Samuel Carey Beckwith
Geo. McLaren Jtyrd
Edison Royaal Carter
David Caldwell McBride
George Wallace Rillie
Trobert H. Lee Johnson
Srandolph
Neely
New York
Theological Seminary
W. W. Old
Kinsolaying
Brazil
Rumor About City Chief Bid Sparks Letters and Denials
A Portsmouth letter to the editor disputes a report that council members seek to replace Chief Robinson with George Bell. The writer, GEO S. BELL, argues Bell only discussed for reference and that the real aim was to remove Chief Robinson, noting Bell’s own ambivalence and prior endorsements. The piece also mentions a Dinner Point Wharf company stock notice, highlighting rapid profit and stock paid in full.
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Comcil
Robinson
George Bell
Portsmouth
Wiesdorf
L Wold
Geo
Bell
Hook and Ladder Company
Clive
Council
Mr. Bell
Portsmouth Water Front Land Company Declares Dividend
The Portsmouth Water Front Land Company announces a dividend of 85 cents per share payable starting Thursday June 17 1897. It has paid 110 per share in three months and 235 per share in nine months, with stockholders receiving 50 cents for each 200 invested if no higher prices are obtained for its lots. Prices at Piners Point are low but expected to rise for unsold lots.
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Jobson
R. W. Webb
Norfolk County Court
Portsmouth Street Railroad
Baltimore
Hannah Young
Episcopal Council
Academy of Music
Scottsville Hose Company
Central M. E
Queen and
Crawford Streets
St. Joseph’s School
Kirn Hall
John Davis
Mr. Davis
Scottsvile Baptist Church
Richmond
Portsmouth
George H. Ray
D. J
Grand Lodge of Masons
Pythian Hall
Walter W. Nee
Madison Hotel
Port Norfolk
Gream
High Street
Grand Lodge of Virginia
A. F P
Wi. Masons
A. R. Courtney
Dinners Point Wame Company
Sohn K. Watson
Itek
I Ts
Pinner’s Point
Portsmouth Water Front Land Company
Portsmouth Water Front Liam Co
du Jme
Compminy’s
No. i Ited Street
Joan L. Watron
Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters Promoted for Travelers Health
Tourists emigrants and mariners are urged to use Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a safeguard against unhealthful influences on voyages and travels. It is advertised to prevent fevers and stomach liver and bowel disorders in various climates and to protect against cold changes and fatigue. Dr Week an eye specialist is permanently located. examinations free at 152 Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
South America
Mexico
West Indies
Australia
Dr. Week
I. H. Gale
Main Street
Seaboard Air Line Official Resigns For New Post
Mr Carroll H. Smith Seaboard Air Line general agent here resigns effective June 10 to take the general agency of Merchants and Miners Transportation Co and Central of Georgia in Philadelphia. Vacancy to be filled after Vice President St John returns from California around July 6. Smith leaves with best wishes from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll HH. Smith
Seaboard Air Line
Smith
Merchants'’ and Miners’ Transportation Company
Central Allroad of Georgia
Philadelphia
Huty
St. John
California
Ma. Smith
Kilpatrick Freed After Preliminary Hearing In Sprinz Murder Case
Dr J J Kilpatrick prominent Midville physician arrested for Joseph Sprinz murder before being discharged at a Midville preliminary hearing. Police theory claimed Kilpatrick killed Sprinz to win Mrs Sprinz, whom he desired. Defense by Thomas F Watson former Populist VP candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
J. J. Kilpatrick
Midville
Joseph Sprinz
Kilpatrick
Sprinz
Spring
Thomas F. Watson
Wilpatrick
Navy says New York cruiser sailed with sealed orders
Washington reports the cruiser New York did not sail from Boston yesterday as rumored. Officials say she headed to Newport News then would return to New York, possibly to be decked at the Newport News private dock for about a month.
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Washington
Navy Department
New York
Boston
Newport News
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SA. Breslauer & Anthony
New Lot
W. E. Virnelson & Co
Charies Kt
Welton & Co
Episcopal
Mure
Preachers
G. H. Ray
King
Pr. Ray
Col
R. E B. Withers
United States
Mann Page
Ray
Virginia
Royal Baking Powder Co
Virginian
Portsmouth Waterlrout Land Comepany
Dr. Deane
John DeWitt
TunoLocican Seminary
New Brunswick
N. J
Sam
Deane
DR. J. A. Deane CO
Kingston, N
Adv's
Dinwiddie Street
Brooks
Dpinner's Port Home Company
John L. Watson
NEW York Clothing Company
Jan Cassimere
Nais
Waverley
Yvricwh
THE
Virginia Boat and Oar Company
Harrison Street
U.S. Navy Yard
Portsmouth Cotton Naratacing Company
Heinz
C. W. Hudgins & CO
Crawford Street
American Employment Bureau
Jud l
W. A. Conway
Green St
Cornell Chamber
PERRY
J. Titompson, Jr
J. Davis
Mn Finance Committee
Rumford
New York State
Test
Elgin Creamery
H. Pearson
Cor
Bart
Green Streets
J. T. Parker & Bro
Weed
Roth ‘Phones
S. P. Oast
W. G. Culpepper
Jos. T. Parker
C. L. Culpepper
W. G. Parker
Maurice A. Brandt
Cc Nash
High ST
Park
Jno. I. Wwatsore
Sealer
H. B. Wilkins
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