Weathered town notes of a busy June week
Short paragraphs recount local happenings in Port Norfolk. John Glover admitted to ball, railroad grading underway, large excursion planned, County Court opens term, Owens Memorial Sunday school to Smithfield, storms and hail, a marriage at Central M E church, Ocean Council banquet, fines for car card play, storm damage to stages, a wedding trip to Halifax, Monu mental Rosebud meeting, tire company ad, Daniel jailed for disorderly conduct, Sister Phoebe at tent services, Perrone county officers qualified, bicycle case adjourned, WCTU meeting at Dinwiddie St, Central M E school picnic at Gueck Roe Beach, Fourth Regiment homecoming with song, Dohlman oyster-house fire case set for trial, wind and dust storm, a man shot in a Godwin Street bar, city council called meeting on ferry bonds, party ad for plain and Taney Work, Young People's Union meeting, Prof Rugby to sing, Ladies Guild entertain at St Andrews chapel, boys chase dog carts, interference with catener, Parker to Frostburg wedding party, Manuel and Wallace market altercation. Eastwood injured by falling gallery column, valve engine blow near Godwin St causes excitement, bottle-throwing fined, local ads for printing and straw hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Glover
Owens Memorial
Smithfield
Central M. EK
Ocean Council
Royal Arcanum
Louis C. Phillips
Halifax
N. C
Monumental Rosebud
Chambers Tire Company
Daniel
Port Norfolk
Phoebe
Perrone County
Jortlock
Central M. E. Church
Gueck Roe Beach
Edward DohlIman
Dinwiddle
Godwin Street
Young People’s Union
South Street Baptist Church
Rugby
Fisher
Ladies Guild
St. Andrew's Chapel
Park View
Hatton
Harry Parker
Frostburg
George Parrish
Edward New
Frank Porter
Lucy
Bula Parker
George W. Manuel
Wim Wallace
Manuel
Wallace
St. John's Church
M.D. Eastwood
Eastwood
Rescue Fire Company
Bargain bicycle, dress suit, and salt specials found
Goods spotted on a Northbound trip include bicycles priced at 3.60 and 4.50 with values from 1.50 to 32 beyond, an 8.50 dress suit for 5, and a 10 salt for 7.50. Breslauer Anthony announces June 14 closing time on Saturdays, with Chas R Walton & Co involved.
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Breslauer & Anthony
Baptist Preachers Report From Court Street Conference
The Baptist Preachers Conference met at Court Street Church with Rev J J Hall presiding. Reports from South Norfolk Centreville Phoebus and other churches noted professions baptisms letters and regular services. The meeting adjourned after benediction following night services and sermons.
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Baptist Preachers’ Conference
Court Street
J. J. Hall
W. N. Savage
South Norfolk
W. Lb
Calvary
P. 5
C. Davis
Port Norfolk
Centreville
J. BH. Chitty
McNamara
Churchland
William Hutchins
West Norfolk
W. J .Craig
London Bridge
S. Robinson
Berkley Avenue
W. Duke
BE. Kaminozan
Servis
Kempsville
Kempsville—Dr. Speight
Central Avenue
First Church
HE. B. Hatcher
Lambert's Point
G. W. Cox
Virginian misses verdict due to shooting mishap and delay
The Virginian explains a delayed verdict report caused by Saturday’s shooting incident. The usual 6:30 am dispatch to Norfolk was followed until the moment, but the night editor misinterpreted a note and sent the next batch without the verdict. Bail prospects were mentioned as good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Glover
Virginian
Nashville Suffered Water Ingress After Pump Failure
The ship took on water Saturday night due to a drainage pump failure. Water measured inches in compartment B and the starboard shaft alley and fire room by Sunday morning. A detailed report was sent to the commandant, with Newport News builders notified. Repairs were underway, but water remained yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Newport News
Death of Mrs Harris at Gibbs residence
Mrs Eliza Harris died at J W Gibbs residence from a paralytic stroke in the early hours yesterday. She was 65 years old and had been under Gibbs care for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Harris
J. W. Gibbs
Slarris
W E Virnelson Co Advertising and Trade Card
Plain and fancy lettering monograms and menus offered by W E Virnelson and Company. Ecard items include tally and price lists with bespoke painting and decorative work. P O Box No 6b, Indies straw sailors offered at about one third off.
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P.O
Port Norfolk
W. Eb, Winnelson & Co
W. E. Virnelson & CO
Lawrence & Welton Offer Summer Undergarments
Special Priena All Summer-Omider Wear at Lawrence and Welton's features ladies ribbed vests at 6 for 25c bleached options at 10c or 3 for 25c, lisle vests at 17 4c each, boys Balbriggan shirts and knee pants 26c, and men’s Balbriggan shirts and pants 26c. Underwear of every description available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence & Welton's
Lisle
Eagh
Lawrence & Welton
Banner Week for Low Prices at A. J. Phillips
Commencing Monday morning June 11, A J Phillips advertises linen homespun navy and lnen shades for bicycle suits at low per yard prices, Viola crepe cloth light shades at discounted rates, foulard at a fraction of its value, and jet polka dot per cases. Located at 202 Oxford Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlic
Aik Foulard
A. J. Phillips
Oxford Hall
A Slash In Prices at Levy and Jacobs
Prices cut on men and children's clothing at Levy and Jacobs 200 High Street. Big reductions compel shoppers to buy. sale promotes quick action and strong consumer interest.
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Levy & Jacobs
High Street
Crawford's Furniture and Carpet House Ad
Wire doors and window stock sized to order hung. Refrigerators and mosquito nets offered by Crawford's Furniture and Carpet House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 3
Crawford
Houaa
Tragic House Fire Claims Child as Man Fights Blaze
A Sunday night blaze at the O Rourke residence on Third Street killed a three year old child who suffocated during efforts to rescue it. The father, Owen O Rourke, escaped with burns and smoke inhalation while neighbors helped battle the fire with a garden hose. The adjoining house suffered fire and water damage, and insurance covered the O Rourke home for 1000. Residents mourn the tragedy and offer sympathy to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen O'Rourke
Third Street
Virginia
O'ourke
W. 3. Johnson
Wranth Smith
O'Rourke
W. J. Johnson
Walter ©. Brooks
Dying at Cottage Place James Artic Seen in Obituary
Mr James Artic a noted citizen died at his Cottage Place home Sunday morning in the Ted year of his age He belonged to Stonewall Camp and Monu mental Art church His funeral was held yesterday at 4 pm from his late residence with interment at Oakgrove Cemetery followed by Stonewall Camp GV and a crowd of citizens Also reported were the funeral services for James McAlpine the young man killed Saturday night and for the infant daughter of Mr O Rourke suffocated in a fire Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Artic
Cottage Place
Stonewall Camp
C. V
Monuymental Art
Tle
Baptist Sunday School Association Meeting In Portsmouth
The Baptist Sunday School Association of Portsmouth and Norfolk county met Sunday in the South Street Tiptoe church. President C. W. Corbett led the gathering and presided. Teachers from several schools discussed duties and responsibilities. Rev. P. S. S. Davis spoke on when to begin efforts to lead children to Christ. A general discussion followed with Mise Pohannon singing softly.
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Baptist Sunday School Association of
Portsmouth
Norfolk County
South Street
Tiptise
C. W. Corbett
Meeting News at Court Street Presbyterian Church
At a session meeting held Sunday after service the church orders a congregational meeting on the next Sabbath of July after morning service to elect a pastor if the way is clear Rev Mr Lacy of Norfolk was invited to preach and moderate with Rev Fe McCluer as alternate
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Court Street
Preliminary examination set for Boone in McAlpine killing
Ale. William Boone charged with killing James McAlpine. preliminary exam started Saturday night, postponed to Friday at Wham. Counsel John T. Neely requested delay. Commonwealth attorney and Captain R. C. Marshall consent. About fifteen witnesses summoned. Boone remains in jail.
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Ale
William Boone
James McAlpine
John Tt. Neely
Commonwealth
Hig Azecoclate
R. c. Marshall
Wiadm
Boone
Stricken Man in Portsmouth Collapses at Work Site
Mr. Soloman dsar rett of South Portsmouth left home for work on Creen street near Glispow and soon after arrived was stricken with paralysis and fell unconscious. Dr. Hobinson treated him, and his sons were telegraphed to return home today.
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Soloman Dsarrett
Portsmouth
Creen Street
Glispow
Harrison Street
Thomas Hundley
Hobinson
Iis
Tragic On Track: Flagman Loses Leg In Train Crash
Yesterday a flagman named Itimnet on train No 22 near Franklin lost his leg when the rear end of a crash struck as a train approached on the other track. He was left at Franklin for medical treatment after being knocked down and injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itimnet
Yestoyr
Franklin
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted As Spring Remedy
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a perfect spring medicine and blood purifier for eruptions hives boils pimples and related ailments. It mentions children in straw hats and credits W. E. Virnelson & Co as the sellers.
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Hood
Berkeley lecture on London work by Mrs Jen Graham
Mrs Jen Graham represented the Wood Lat at the General convention in London and spoke at Main Street Christiaan church about her London observations and the United Workers organization. A collection was taken to cover her expenses.
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Jen Graham
The
Wood
London
Main Street
Pythian Castle
Stelle Lutt
Berkley Avenue
Estelle Butt
Sweet Camun
J. C. Swain
Berkley Military Institute
Alice Gibson
Dearen Christhan Church
New Jersey
Henry Mastings
J. C. Silveston
Chestnut Street
Matthews
Pine Street
Liberty Street
Atv. G. Arishois
Mulberry Street
Silton Parker
Charles Mirren
Tidewater Terminal Dock
Chestnut Street Dock
World on Wheels book praised for riders and tourers
A new publication titled The World on Wheels offers guidance for eyeling enthusiasts. It includes wheel care, repair tips, touring routes in the United States and Europe, dress advice, health notes, and a list of road and track records. Readers can obtain a free copy by sending name and address with postage stamps to Gyelists Publishing Company, 812 North Sixteenth Street, Philadelphia.
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Gyelists’ Publishing Company
North Sinxteenth Street
Philadelphia
Pal
Politician’s Choice Split as Board Bypasses Annie Nines Appointee
Turmoil surrounds Beloit School governance as Governor Leedy bypasses Annie Nines for a superintendent post. The Board of Glarities plans to meet this week to select a successor at Thelatt School while pressure grows from Annie Nines' supporters. In other news a fatal incident occurs on Sixth Street when a wife-savings truck is involved with a Mercy and Help Hospital Ambulance.
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Annie d
Digs
Tlamilton Hall
WU Potas
Leedy
Beloit
Divernor
Glarities
Thelatt
Theos
Becky
Breed Va
St Latis Republic
O'Veale
Fre
Mercy and Help Hospital
Ambulanes
Port Norfolk Notes and Local Happenings
Port Norfolk notes describe a hald day of fishing on Saturday with S100K wallet loss, rail improvements, water and road concerns, crops, signs for petitions, and Port Norfolk railway activity. It mentions Mr. S. Smith and St. Uinford of Dore Nor folk, lost wallet, and travel by boat.
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Ito
Port Norfolk
Ealy
Rentleman
Lumphus
Port Norfolls Glee
Jesse Skepler
Portsmouth
Glebe School
Scottsville
Forest loss endangers Georgia and Alabama forests
The Savannan News warns Southern Worces is disappearing with pines in Georgia Movida Alabama and Oller Southern Sistes. It argues deforestation harms rainfall and seasons and calls for action to stop forest destruction before droughts floods and storms intensify. It notes lands cleared for settlement while forests vanish and questioned landowners selling birthright for postage. A paragraph on Maria Theresia statue in Presburg honors Hungary’s Habsburg rule.
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Georgia
Movida
Alabama
Oller
Sistes
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Evenia
Chas
Walton & Ca
Conroue
Navy-guard
Blian T Warris
Trapeist Sunday School Association
Troom
Vheap
Royal Baking Powder Cio
NEW Vyorik
Berkley
Ovinnterais
Bleyelionis
Port Norfolk Notes
Worces
Savannan News
Maria Theresa
Preeburg
Francis Joseph
Huungary
Sovere Open Familly
Thipsburg
Adv's
So'chock
W. Murdign
Buckace Beach
Buckrol Beacil
Hina
North Street
New York
Battle
C.W. Hudgins &Oo
Crawford Street
Sol
Willy
Brumford
New York State
Creamery Zoe
Globe Mites L. Tt
Arson
Cor
Burt
Green Streets
Eigin Creamery Utter
Cosheer
T, Parker & Bro
Tigh Street
Mpecal
Atview
Siaowihh
Miwon Metettis
Wil Io
Fide
Silvey Uh de S
Siti Wiorp Ibenrietta
Co. Nash
High ST
Che Que
Soc
Maurice A. Brandt
Mom
York Clothing Company
Eerses Tits
Mit
Wilson Vsros
Ries
Boweht
Slo
Orth
Extra Quay
Oxford
New York Clothing Company
Portsmouth, VA
Virginia Boat and Oar Company
Dortsmouth Rentis Place
Dort Norfolk
Inner's Point
Merschants
Hood Doention
Ferry
J. Wotleigh
Hirn Sbevet
Jela-Tr
Ji Merigan Employment Bureau
W. A. Conway
Managar
Ius
Green St
Shes
I. Watsoume
H. B. Wilkins
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