General News Briefs From Yesterday In Local Paper
Short paragraphs report varied items including Miss Annie Smith visiting from Baltimore, Grimes Battery camping at Ocean View, a child ill in Scottsville, and a slayer’s case for examination. Other notes mention a baseball game with Newport News and Portsmouth, a dog tax update, civic meetings, and local transport incidents.
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North Carolina
Annie Smith
Baltimore
Port Norfolk
Edward Hamill
Grimes’ Battery
Ocean View
Holland
Scottsville
Linn
Boone
Slayer
Monumental
Buck Reck Beach
Sweet Canaan
Geo. Halstead
Cub
L. W. Skeeter
Halifax
N. C
Mr. Skeeter
Sweat
Armstrong Street
Park View
Council
Linnehan
Haynes
John T. Griffin
Tle
Esterday
Gracie Bland
Messrs. W. J
Joseph A. Parker
Brooklyn
Order of Sisters of Mercy
Do You Use It Ayer s Hair Vigor Ad Claim
An advertisement promotes Ayer s Hair Vigor as the best conditioner for hair under all circumstances. It argues no preparation can add inches of height but emphasizes promoting growth by nourishing hair roots, removing dandruff, and cleansing the scalp to restore color and prevent greying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Man Injured by Flying Wood Splinter Near Home
A man named Mn Harry Smith was injured when a wood splinter struck his right eye while he split wood at his Dinwiddie road home yesterday morning. The injury cut about a half inch, creating pain but no further details on treatment. Mr. Thomas J. Gibney received a gold medal for proficiency of studies at Mount St. Joseph College in Baltimore. He also serves as editor-in-chief of the Collegian, the college paper.
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Harry Smith
Dinwiddie
Thomas J. Gibney
Mount St. Joseph College
Baltimore
Gibney
The
Collegian
Reunion of the old veterans in Nashville
A letter from June 22, 1897, reports fifteen thousand veterans in Nashville for the reunion and exposition. Govs including Texas and others arrive, while praise is heard for the Virginia military and its officers. The Seaboard Air Line is praised as a popular travel option and the exposition appears to be thriving.
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Virginia Polifices
Nashville
Venn
Rogers
Texas
Seaboard Air Line
Air Line
Virginia Military
Ofcers
Misa Maud Gregory Weds Louis Charles Phillips at St. Mark's
In Halifax yesterday the marriage of Mise Maud Gregory to Louis Charles Phillips of Portsmouth Va took place at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. The church was crowded and the ceremony drew high social attention. The bride, noted as a lovely accomplished young lady, received many costly presents at a reception held afterward at her parents' elegant home.
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Halifax
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Mise Maud Gregory
Louis Charles Phillips
Portsmouth
Phillips
Remains Brought to City for Interment
The remains of Mrs. Julia M. Jenkins of Baltimore were brought to the city for interment. They were taken to W. 13. Johnson undertaking establishment and later to Cedar Grove cemetery for funeral services conducted by Rev. Mr. Afe Clare of Park Avenue Presbyterian Church Norfolk. Accompanied by Captain Olney and his wife aboard the steamer Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia M. Jenkins
Baltimore
Two Men Seriously Injured at Pinners Point Embankment
Henry Cole and James Edwards, two colored workers, were buried when an embankment caved in at Pinners Point yesterday. Cole suffered a broken back and multiple injuries, Edwards had a broken arm in two places and facial injuries. Both were taken to St Vincent's Hospital, Norfolk for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cole
James Edwards
Pinner's Point
Cole
Howard
St. Vincent's Hospital
Norfolk
Liquor License Granted After Court Hearing
Judge Portlock of the County Court granted the license to W P F Whitehurst to run a bar on Queen Street. Local opponents hired Attorney Reid to oppose the application and Captain John W Hopper represented Whitehurst. After hearing the evidence the judge approved the license.
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Portlock
W. PF. Whitehurst
Queen Street
Reid
John W. Hopper
Whitehurst
Death of Mr David vV Roush at 107 County Street
Friends learn of the death of Mr David vV Roush aged forty nine at his father Captain John Roush's residence 107 County Street last evening at seven. He was popular among local steamboat men and had spent most of his life on the water. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Vv. Roush
John Roush
County Street
Train backs into warehouse at Seaboard depot
Yesterday morning a Seaboard Air Line train backed toward a North Street depot warehouse, derailed from the track and rammed the building side, creating a sizeable hole. A team owned by Mr. JS Crawford nearly trapped between car and wall as the driver leapt clear, believing escape impossible.
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Seaboard Air Line
North Street
JS Crawford
Atlantic Lodge Officers Elected for Year
Atlantic Lodge No. 3 elected officers including Co. C David P F Gwynn as vice chair Leran T Adams as principal, I N Goodson as master at arms, J L Miller and David Etheridge as junior grand, Tames Wallace as organist, and Charles I Sturtevant among the roles.
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Atlantic Lodge
Orgo
Co. c
David PF. Gwynn
V. C
Run Over and Phinfally Wort
Tommie Reed of Port Norfolk was run over yesterday morning and sustained a about three inch hip wound plus bruises to the shoulder and back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommie Reed
Tt. I. Reed
Port Norfolk
Infant Elizabeth Fanny Dies. Funeral This Evening
Mr and Mrs Fanny lose their infant daughter Elizabeth by death yesterday. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 6 p m from the residence 725 Clifford street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny
Elizabeth
Cliford Street
Navy Yard Notes Report On Personnel And Equipment
Captain McCormick has recovered from illness. The navy yard band resumed afternoon concerts yesterday. Marines are equipped with a new Lee rifle and now carry pistols and knives instead of guns during daytime duty.
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Navy Yard
McCormick
Lee
Petersburg Crippled by Fire. Miss Bolling Dies
In Calestseremeld June 21 special report: John Andrews home near Petersburg, Chesterfield county, burned last Monday night, destroying all furniture. Andrews family escaped. Miss Jessie Bolling dies at 2 45 P M, daughter of General Stith Bolling and a noted Peters burg figure. Prince George Democrats name delegates to Roanoke State Convention. resolutions back Tyler for Governor and Lassiter for Attorney General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
John Andrews
Chesterfield County
Mrr. Andrews
Jessie Bolling
Stith Bolling
Democrats
Prince George
Roanoke
Charles Comer
Timothy Rives
T. v A. Grown
C. Shirley Warrison
V. Z. Hobbs
Ryler
Wid Lassiter
Dhanis Expedition Supposedly Massacred at Nile Head
Brussels reports claim the entire Dhanis expedition including Baron Dhanis has been massacred at Nile headquarters. Duron Dhanis raised 6000 Congo Free State troops for a secret mission. The British allowed Trussar troops to join, denying any Anglo Belgian concert against the Mahdists. The aim was to join the Anglo Egyptian push and trap the Mahdists, finishing the reconquest of Sudan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Nile
Soudan
Death of Sonu Ciptrin in Savannah June 4
Captain David D. Jones of Nevin Carnarvon shire North Wales master of the British bark Cambria Queen died suddenly in Savannah this morning. First Mate Lewis appointed master by owners W Thomas & Co. of Liverpool.
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Savannah
David D. Jones
Nevin
Carnarvonshire
North Wales
Wheel in Central Africa A missionary pedals 600 miles by wheel
The British Consul at Uganda reports a missionary voyage across Central Africa using a bicycle. He rode from the Indian Ocean to Victoria Nyanga about 600 miles, amid astonishment at the feat. Roads are described as unusually smooth for the region, with Wegeles seen daily in Menzo.
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Central Africa
Uganda
Indian Ocean
Victoria Nyanga
Empire
Stiate
Menzo
Usanda
De Witt’s Tabttle Bunny Risers Pills Ad
An old advertisement promotes De Witt’s Tabttle Bunny Risers as a vegetable remedy for constipation biliousness and stomach and liver troubles. It lists distributors in Norfolk Brambleton Truett Smith Berkley and mentions PD. G. Sterling J. M. P. Trotter.
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de Witt
G. Sterling
J. M. P. Trotter
Norfolk
Totl. Walker
Brambleton
Truett & Smith
Berkley
Sailor Hats Cut To One Third Off At W E F Virnelson Co
About one third off on ladies straw sailors offered by W E F Virnelson & Co in a concise fashion for a local sale.
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W. EF. Virnelson & Co
Lawrence Welton Cash Store Ad Brims With Varied Goods
J S Crawford’s Furniture and Carpet House offers wire doors and windows in stock or made to order and refrigerators mosquito nets. W Earle Virnelson Co advertises summer underwear and a range of ribbed vests for men women and children. Lawrence Welton showcases Lisle Juliet vests Balbriggan shirts and knee pants at 25c each with long or short sleeves and bleached options.
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J. S. Crawfurd
Lisle
Juliet
Loys
Lawrence & Welton
June Linen and Silk Goods Offered by A J Phillips
The ad promotes linen homespun, navy blue and linen shades, silk foulard at 19 cents, viola crepe cloth, and rich fabrics. It notes a new lot polka dot per cases and declares a banner week for low prices. Stores include A J Phillips and Chas St Welton & Co with June 1 start and 7 p.m. Saturday closings.
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A.J. Phillips
Oxford Hall
Levy and Jacobs Slashing Prices on Mens and Kidswear
Levy and Jacobs slash prices on men and children's clothing at 200 High Street. Limited time offer forces swift purchase as stocks must go.
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Levy & Jacobs
Iligh Street
Bargain Suits and Dresses Found in Early Week Picks
A number of suits and dresses were picked up by chance in the early part of the week. Prices range from $1.40 to $2 above or below listed values. Hareshiuer Anthony advertises bargain suits at 6 Main Street with contact details and a savings message.
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Hareshiuer & Anthony
New Household Gadgets and Inventions Listed
A catalog of emergent domestic devices includes a grain grinder and dough mixer for ovens, a corn grip tong, a bicycle lamp with rotating colored panes, sun protection for handles, a clothes hoist clamp, a safety snap hook, an adjustable bicycle spanner, race track announcers, a hen hood to deter roosting, a penholder clamp, an infrared steam muffler, a steam engine muffler, a broom tip stabilizer, and a medicinal salve for piles. Notable mentions include Bishop Brewster’s episcopal residence proposal and references to Mark Twain’s former horses in Connecticut.
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Hen Wright
Berkley Town Council Advances Enclosure and Water Plans
The Berkley town council met with Captain M C Skeelhig presiding. The finance committee reported bills paid for street work and the electric light company sought a five year extension. A motion to enclose the Town Hall with an iron fence passed. The committee planned drain work near Chesapeake Whitting ATH and extending water access to requesting houses. Garbage disposal continues at the usual site. A social at Masonic Temple planned by the Norfolk Portsmouth Beridey Wale water Union to introduce societies and promote cooperation among young people with free refreshments and talks by ministers.
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Registar Seit
Benyers
Chesapeake
Alain Street
Couneil
Walewater Union
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Beridey
Masonic Temple
Badlerlk
Fresh Supplies Claim Vitality Booster for Ailing Readers
An ad proclaims a tonic that promises renewed strength and digestive relief. It touts universal accessibility and claims to restore health for weak stomachs, constipation, liver issues, and uterine weakness, targeting the old and frail.
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David Vv. Howmals
Prince George County
Tyler
Sonu Ciptrin
W. EL. Virnelson & CO
Lawrencve
Woltoutn
Chas. St. Welton & Co
Aslushin
Main Street
Portsmouthiadv's
They
Oya
ROYAL
New York
D. G. Sterling
J. M. Trottier
Od. Walker
Gerkley
Mark Twain
Traftford
Conn
Brewster
Adv's
Grimes Battery
Picnis
Soldinics
Monroe Clibo
North Street Wharf
Uiliia
Flioh Street
W. T
Gun
Madam Melville
Doe
Hile
Fife
Nash
High ST
Vuston
Vermont
C.W. Hudgins & Co
Crawford Street
American Employment Bureau
Lealves
W. A. Conway
Juatm
Green St
Cat
W. Nm, White
J. T. Parker & Bro
Bleed
Both ‘S'Hones
High Street
Erpea
Anaripan
NEW York Clothing Company
Wilson Dros
Vo Amunhathin
Oxford
Virginia Boat and Oar Company
Sir Harrison Street
Portsmouth, VA
Virginian
Ortsmouth
Rentis Place
Inner’s Point
Juid-tel
New
L. H. Pearson Cor
Green Stressa Hong
Dee
Watson
H. B. Wilkins
Yarg
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