Murder in the Street Close to Bank of Portsmouth
A fatal shooting on High Street near the Bank of Portsmouth leaves James McAlpine dead from a pistol shot. William Boone, a Park View resident, is jailed after a confrontation with Charles Stokes and others. The coroner’s jury says McAlpine died from a pistol shot fired by Boone. testimony conflicts over the events.
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High Street
Bank of Portsmouth
James McAlpine
William Boone
Park View
Boone
Hope
Bilisoly
McAlpine
Holladay
Geo. L. Neville
M. Dillsburg
A. D. Butt
C. R. Weldon
Joseph O'Connor
John H. Hume, Jr
William Grone
Charles Stokes
Stokes
McAltpin
McAlnpin
Delinquent Jury Details Crismond and Glover Case
Testimony showed Crismond confessed to burning Lookins Store and implicated Glover. Witnesses described prison chatter, letter exchanges, and Crismond’s willingness to testify for personal gain. Glover denied wrongdoing while witnesses vouched for his character amid the October 11 incident.
Fire, lies, and a late verdict in a Norfolk case
Witnesses recount an evening of drinking and a fire at Lookins store in Pearson's row. Ballentine disappeared after leaving with Crismond and a woman while the crowd aided the fire. The witness denies setting the blaze. Lawyers argued and the jury did not reach a verdict by midnight.
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Ballentine
Crismond
Lookins
Paol
Godwin Street
Chestnut Street
Griffin Street
Iookins
Race Street
Pace
High Street
County Street
Aonegro
Pearson's Row
Wear Ballentine
Tie
Glover
A, IE. Warner
Brooke
Norfolk
Colonel Griffin
Baptist church services and schedules listed
Calvary Baptist Church with Rev P S C Davis offers Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 11 a m and 3 8 40 p m Port Norfolk Baptist chapel holds Sunday school at 2 30 p m preaching at 8 40 p m by Rev C W Duke Central M I Church led by Rev George H Ray offers Sunday school at 11 a m preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m by I Yaminosian Junior Epworth League at 4 p m Divine services at Owen Hall Chestnut Street Sunday afternoon 3 o clock Fourth Street Baptist Church with Rev Dr Fisher has Sunday school at 9 15 a m preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m Lord s Supper at morning service baptism at evening service South Street Baptist Church services at 11 a m and Sunday school at 9 15 a m
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Calvary Baptist Church
P. Ss. c. Davis
Rh. An
Port Norfolk
Bartist
C. W. Duke
Berkley Avenue Baptist Church
Central M. 1
George H. Ray
D. D
I. Yaminosian
Antioch
Syria
Epworth League
Owen Hall
Chestnut Street
County
Fourth Street Baptist Church
Dr. Fisher
W. A. Snyder
South Street Baptist Church
Progressive Endowment Guild of America organized as Seaside
No new chapter of the Progressive Endowment Guild of America, to be known as Seaside, was organized in this city Thursday night. Officers elected include Governor D. W. Gaskins and Vice Governor T G Robertson with Secretary Charles T. Land and Trustee Charles T. Bland among others. Also advertised are ladies straw sailors offered by W. Vinnelson & Co. at about one third off original price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Endowment Guild of America
Seaside
D. W. Gaskins
T. GC. Robertson
Charles T. Land
Vinnelson & Co
Bargain bicycle suits and dregs suits advertised
Good bicycle suits priced at 3.50 each with a 4.50 option, offering a value up to 2 more per suit. An 8.50 dregs suit for 5 and a 10 suit for 7.50. These items were found by chance on a northern trip in the early part of the week. Breslauer & Anthony and W. E. Virnelson & Co. are cited with indies straw gallers noted.
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Ealy
Breslauer & Anthony
Special Summer Prices at Lawrence & Welton's Underwear
Special prices at Lawrence and Welton's on summer undergarments. Ladies ribbed vests from 10c to 25c for six. Bleached vests at 10c or three for 25c. Lisle vests at 12 1/2c. Boys Balbriggan shirts and knee pants 25c. Men's Balbriggan shirts and pants 25c. Includes long and short sleeve underwear and assorted styles.
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Lisle
Lawrence & Welton
Banner Week of Low Prices At Local Stores
Monday morning June 4th Linen homespun suiting in navy and linen shades at Tie per yard 12.4c Viola crepe cloth in navy shades regular price 12c our price 6 1 4c Silk foulard 11c worth 30c New polka dot fabrics A. J. Phillips 302 Oxford St Children wide brim straw sailors W. E. Virnelson Co A Stash in Prices Levy & Jacob 200 High Street Reduced prices on new and children’s clothing to entice purchases
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A. J. Phillips
Oxford
Levy & Jacous
High Street
J. S. Crawford's offers custom doors and furniture items
Wire doors and windows in stock odd sizes made to order and hang refrigerators and mosquito nets at J. S. Crawford's Furniture and Carpet House. Commencing June 14th we will close at 7 p.m. Saturdays excepted by Chas R. Welton & Co.
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J. S. Crawford
Chas, R. Welton & Co
Local News Roundup From Norfolk Chronicle
The Virginia paper reports a parade of small events in Norfolk and surroundings. Pay day at the yard, sickness, a tent meeting, school opening, dog catchers, court terms, naval arrivals, theater plans, a child found wandering, fines for bathing nude, excursion parties, jail terms, beatings, and various civic notices. Ships visit, building work progresses, and local crimes and incidents are noted with minimal detail.
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Doonie
J. M. Broughton
Stjall
Bland
Mr. Broughton
Crismona
Griffin
Broughton
Linn
George W. Barber
Charles H. Sturtevant
R. D. Guy
Charles P. Gould
W. A Snyder
C. A. McLane
T. Bland
W. E. Virnelson & CO
Lawrence & Welton's
St. Joseph's School
Norfolk County Court
Nashville
Limou Theatre
Gosport Bridge
Washville
Percy Wields
W. E. Vinnelson & Co
Dohlman
Parker
Burroughs
South Aims
Norfolk County
Petersburg
Troy
Ellis &. Jobson
Ben. Davis
Smith
U.S. N
Gleaves
Cushing
Secretary of the Navy
Alice Newsom
Portsmouth and
Norfolk County Baptist Sunday School Association
South Street
Owens Memorial
Smithfield
Fourth Street
Newport News
Grines
Central Church
George L. Blitzer
Leesburg
Presbyterian Church
Washington
A. C. Friediin
Tatton Street
Jake Jenkins
Warren
Committee On Public Property
Grimes
O. T. Willams
Armistead's
Charles James
A. C. James
Royal Baking Powder Co
New York
Zens
Portsmouth
Central School
Central
M. F E. Church
Buck Roe Beach
Old Point
Chesapeake Bay
Canes
ADVV
Iy MN
Benent
Wat
Dinwiddie Street
Wm A. Brooks
Nieco
Ferry
J. WM. Leigh
Cenior
Buckroe Beach
Central M
Perei Oor
Buckrol Dracih
Dout
North Street
Adv's
Owen
Delk’s Grove
Old Beans Church
John L. Roper
the Seaboard Fire Insurance Co
Ofiles Ples’ Janke
Corey High
Cri
John I. Roper
Q. Colling
TV. White
J.P. Andre Mottu
Taswell Bayley
Moenry Kim
J. W. Perry
R. A. Doson
John T. Gritfin
Geo. L. Arps
C. W. Fentress
Sherwood
I. Donovan
KR. M. lMughes
Geo. TH. Barrett
E. L. Dashiell
PHONI
American Employment Bureau
W.oa. Conway
Judith Si7 Green
Co. W. Titudgins & CO
Rumford
New York State
Wigin Creamery
Momo
L. H. Pearson
Car
Bart
Green Streets
Elgin Creamery
J. T. Parker & Bro
Maurice A. Brandt & Ggi
Cai
Araoe
York Clothing Company
Wilson Bros
Manhattan
Boweht
Manhiattan
New York Clothing Company
Chance
Ytaice
W. N. White
Virginian
Liortsmouth Rentis Place
Inner’s PoInTr
THE
Virginia Boat and Oar Company
Harrison Street
Prentis
U. S. Navy Yard
Portsmouth Cotton Manufacturing Company
Walt
S. P. Oast
W. G. Culpepper
Jos. T. Parker
C. L. Culpepper
W. G. Parker
Fligh Street
W. G
Alabam Melville
Ide
Sic
NAS
High ST
Parle
H. B. Wilkins
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