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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1897

Page

4

Public Schools Close Season With Honors in Portsmouth

Public schools in Portsmouth closed for 1896 97 with class exercises, medal and certificate awards, and lists honoring students across grades. Notable achievements include Bhierwood medal winner Miss Mary H. Allen, graduates excelling at the University of Virginia and William and Mary, and extensive department and attendance honors across grammar and intermediate grades.

Portsmouth University of Virginia, William and Mary Jessie Cox Ina Cox Katie Hope Mary Tierbert Mary Chompson Mary Wiliams Ruth Tyler Hattie Brown Whe Thomas Ben Lottie Batley John Cumming Lucenn Batley Lee Jarvis Pauline Kitchen Bond Hutchins Grace Gayton Raymond Pearce Ally Zierenham Harry Tylor John Cherry Grace Bayton Helen Culpepper Charles Fraley Frank Martin Bessie Hope Mary Manning Ora Pruden Hosa Talbot Rinford Tompson Willie Bunting Willie Wood Pearl Faton Clara Hudgins Laura Powers Mabel Ronda Poster Staples Annie Taylor Lillian Bell Irma Smith Irene McHorney Ah Broughton Jay - An

Portsmouth Notes and Events Highlight Local Life

Short paragraphs report on varied local happenings. Capt John W Bush admired at home. schools closing. St Joseph commencement at Kirn hall. Rifles picnic draws about 600. Miss Mattie Alphine and mother relocate to Jacksonville. weekly picnics planned. Portsmouth Street railroad work to start. Fourth Virginia Regiment to return from Nashville. Firemen’s Association to meet in Winchester. working men resume on South Street. ferry Elizabeth near rebuild. school day end cheers heard. Prof Rugby shown stereopticon views of Sandwich Islands with songs. J K White of YMCA visiting Frederick. Mr Farris falls from stage injuring ankle. nurse attacker pleads guilty in Mayor’s Court. steamer Louise shuttles Danville party to Newport News. last day to pay taxes before penalty. dog catchers to begin rounds. New York Clothing Co ad offering reductions. Grimes’ Battery cannons moved to Williams’ Livery. Bobbing incident on Queen and Middle Streets with a rude cyclist. Rev Faminosian to preach at Central M E Sunday. fiscal year to begin July 1. navy yard work hoped for. inmates at almshouse welcome old papers via Bank of Portsmouth. Portsmouth’s growing prominence noted and real estate advertising urged.

John W. Bush County Street Justice Holmden St. Joseph Kirn Hall J. S. Crawford Ocean View Rifles Portsmouth Street Virginia Regiment Nashville Firemen's Association Winchester South Street Elizabeth Thomas’ Yard Rugby Sandwich Islands John K. White Frederick Farris Norfolk Park View Washington Street Louise Danville Newport News New York Clothing Company Grimes’ Battery City Hall Williams Ilvery Stable Queen and Middle Streets Bye Real Paminosian Antioch Syria M. Re Ray Faminosian Navy Yard Walmshouse Bank of Portsmouth Portsmouth

Fire setting testimony in Commonwealth case ends

Commonwealth questions Crismond about a back window fire and waste hidden behind a shutter. Crismond confirms. A colored woman testifies next as the Commonwealth rests. Defense witnesses to be heard, court adjourns to 10:40. Jury likely to hear the case this afternoon.

Commonwealth Crismond

Farm Worker Injured By Horse Blow On Cox Farm

Thursday afternoon LB Hud wards an employee on John Cox's farm suffered serious injuries when a kick from a horse he tended struck his nose, breaking nasal bones and rendering him unconscious. Dr Robertson attended and treated the injuries.

Bargain Bicycle Suits and Dress Suits Offered

Frugal shoppers see bicycle suits priced from 3.50 to 4.50 with gains of 1.50 to 2.00 per suit. Dress suits 8.50 and 10.00 offered at 5.00 and 7.50. Dealers Breslauer Anthony Lawrence Welton Phillips Virnelson Levy Jacobs J. Crawford advertise wide stock. Linen homespun, ribbed vests, shirts and underwear at low cash prices. Bicycle caps and jet caps promoted along with windows, doors, and refrigerators at local stores.

Breslauer & Anthony Bawrenes & Welton'r Lisle Hoys Lawrence & Welton

Trial of John Glover for Arson at Lockins Store

The 1895 Hastings arson trial opened before Judge A B Watts with John E Glover charged for setting fire to TS B Lockins store at Green and Race. Accomplice J F Crismond testified, detailing plans and the night’s actions amid witness delays and a $2.50 fine for Alice Riddick.

John E. Glover TS. B. Locktins Green and Race Streets A. 8. Watts Hastings Court Little Alice Riddick Commonwealth William Asby J. P. Cooper W. H. C. Deans William FE. Gayle George P. Dyson Joseph McCarris Arthur Emmerson C. B. Moore Vallentine Glover Cloves Loolins' Bar Pearson's Row Pearson Cri Zmond Lookins Johnnie Crismond

Writ of Habeas Corpus Granted for Youth in Huntaraville

Benjamin Smith, a colored youth from Huntaraville, was granted a writ of habeas corpus after a hearing before Justice Hawks on no charge of seduction. Bail was set at $400 by Judge Purtlock and posted for appearance on the third Monday in July.

Dog Attack on High Street Ends with Broken Leg

Yesterday afternoon a greyhound owned by Dr. Duerson was struck by a negro boy on High street, breaking the dog’s hind leg. The boy fled down the street and the incident should be reported to the police for arrest.

Duerson

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