Baptist Preachers Conference Met at Court Street Church
The regular weekly meeting of the Baptist Preachers conference met at Court Street church with Rev. J. J. Hall presiding. Reports from multiple churches noted sermons, day events, and baptisms including at Fourth Street and West Norfolk while a draft constitution for a fraternal benefit association to aid preacher wives was presented for later adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Preachers’ Conference
Court Street Church
J. J. Hall
J. I. Love
Suffolk
Stev
A. E. Owen
Richmond College
Calvary
C. Davis
Bethel
First Baptist
E. B. Hatcher
Spurgeon
F. H. Martin
Burrow Memorial
George W. Cox
J. B. Loyve
Sxempsville
J. F. Love
J. I*. Love
J. W. Mitchell
Norfolk County Supervisors Meet Recites Ferry Bond Action
An official record notes a called meeting of the Norfolk County Board of Supervisors. Present were Nimmo, Tilley, Codd, Johnson and Lynch. Minutes approved. streets to be used by Portsmouth street railroad and Port Norfolk Electric Railway. Resolutions set a sinking fund of 208.33 pounds monthly from ferry rentals starting August 1597 to redeem bonds per the 1898 Virginia act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Norfolk County
C. Rh. Nimmo
J. M. Tilley
John A. Codd
W. SS. Johnson
J. C. Lynch
Portsmouth Street Railroad
Port Norfolk Electric Railway Company
General Assembly of Virginia
Portsmouth
Methodise Sunday School Association Meeting at Park View Church
The Portsmouth Methodist Sunday School association held its annual meeting at Park View church with President L. V. White in chair and C. I. Herbert as secretary. Rev. L. B. Betty led prayer. Monuments and Wright Memorial won distinctions for contributions and punctuality. The collection totaled $1.93. Brighton Sunday school was admitted to membership. The next meeting is set for Monumental church next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodise Sunday School Association
Portsmouth Method F Or
Sunday School Association
Park View Church
L. V. White
C. I. Herbert
L. B. Betty
Dyning
Wright
Fannie Turner
Hawkins
C. V. Herbert
Brighton Sunday School
Monumental Church
hos tetter s Stomach Bitters as a tonic remedy
Direct evidence shows Hostetter s Stomach Bitters as an exceptionally pure tonic. It claims to aid dyspepsia, constipation, liver and urinary issues, nerve weakness, rheumatic complaints, and malarial fever. Delicate females and infirm elders gain vitality, and recovery from severe illness is sped by its use, placing it among leading medicinal staples.
Special Prices All Summer Underwear at Lawrence and Welton
Lawrence and Welton advertise summer underwear with special prices. Ladies ribbed vests 5 cents each or six for 2 dimes, bleached vests 10 cents or three for 2 dimes, lisle vests 12 and a quarter cents, boys Balbriggan shirts with knee pants 2 and a half cents, men Balbriggan shirts and pants 25 cents each, various styles available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence & Welton’s
Lisle
Eaghe
Lawrence & Welton
Robbery at Green Street Residence Leads to Theft
Early Saturday night a thief climbed a shed at Mrs Jollif s Green Street home and entered a wine drawer taking Mrs Jollif and her daughter s pocketbooks totaling 25 dollars. A plain gold ring was left behind. The thief acted quietly, leaving the drawer open to reveal the loss when the family retired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Jollif
Green Street
County
Funeral of Mrs Samuel Hand Jr Held at St Pauls Chapel
The funeral for Mrs. Samuel T. Hand Jr. was held Sunday afternoon at St. Pauls chapel. Rev T J Brady conducted the service and interment followed at Oak Grove cemetery. Pallbearers included Captain W T Whisnant D G Porter William W G Parker Daniel A Williams Charles Schroeder William Schroeder W H W Casey August Buff William H Codd and J P Kevill of Norfolk. Floral designs were numerous and beautiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel T. Hand, Jr
St. Paul's Chapel
T. J. Brady
Oak Grove Cemetery
W. T. Whisnant
D. G. Porter
William W. G. Parker
Daniel A. Williams
Charles Schroeder
William Schroeder
W. H. W. Casey
August Buff
Detective Jack Mart Faces Bond Forfeiture Over Boone McAlpine Case
Mayor Baird intends to curb Mart who fled rather than witness in the Boone McAlpine shooting. Mart left a trunk at his boarding house and is owed over 32 by the Sea board Air Line railway. Hill Honor has attached the railroad to recover the bond he forfeited for his appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Mart
Boone-McAlpine
Baird
Honor
Mart
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Hill Honor
Boone case bail granted in 2000 dollars
William Boone appeared before Judge Watts on bail review. No witnesses were examined. Commonwealth's Attorney and defense agreed to bail of 2000 dollars with secured by John T. Brady Dr A A Isilisoly James Peed Louis N Cain J I Boyle C W Walker and G B Slewe. He was released. case set for September 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Boone
Watts
Commonwealth
John T. Brady
A. A. Isilisoly
James Peed
Louis N. Cain
Boyle
C. W. Walker
Slewe
Portsmouth Lodge No 16 elects officers at meeting
At a meeting of Portsmouth Lodge No 16 K P officers were elected including John Bright CG C Rh 1 Pollard V C Ry MM Parten Ns George 8 Hutchins M W John a Hall M A O Cain I G Moze Proughton on a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth Lodge No. 16
K.ool P
John Bright
CG. C
Pollard
V. C
Ry MM
Parten
George
Hutchins
M. W
John A Hall
M. A
O. Cain
I. G
Moze. Proughton
A Convenient Holt Belt From Ribbon Belf
Instructions describe a ready to wear belt formed by two crossed ribbons with five inch whalebones sewn across each back and ends. Ribbons are folded to create front and back points, hooks and eyes added on front, and narrow ribbon conceals bones for quick wear.
Bargain Bicycle Suits and Dresses Highlight Northern Trip
On a northbound trip early this week Breslaver & Anthony report bicycle suits priced at 3.50 4.00 and 4.50 with value 1.50 to 2 more per suit An 8.50 dress suit goes for 5 and a 10 suit for 7.60 Chas R Welton & Co announces shop hours June 14 closing seven evenings a week except Saturdays Brelnerlson? and W B Evirnelson Co mentioned as bicycle hat sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breslaver & Anthony
Levy & Jacobes Slash Prices on Men and Childrens Wear
A bold price reduction at Levy and Jacobes 200 High Street cuts deep on men and children’s clothing. The store urges customers to buy now as stock must go and prices are slashed to attract attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levy & Jacobes
High Street
J S Crawford Furniture and Carpet House Ad
Wire doors and windows in stock, odd sizes made to order and hang. Refrigerators, mosquito nets available at J. S. Crawford's Furniture and Carpet House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Crawford
Banner Week for Low Prices at Comer II
Monday morning sale features navy blue and linen homespun suiting at 12 1/2 per yard. Viola crepe cloth in deep shades at 6 1/2 cents. All silk foulard at 19 cents. Jet polka dot fabric selling per yard. Shop promotes low prices and bargains this week.
Indications Maj J Hoge Tyler to win Virginia Dem nom
The Baltimore Sun reports Major J Hoge Tyler leads in the Virginia Democratic nominating race for governor. A Roanoke convention on August 1 with 1459 delegates already sees Tyler ahead. Richmond delegation favors him, while contest for attorney general involves Alexander Lassiter and Scott. Chicago platform endorsement cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj. J. Hoge Tyler
Virginia
Roanoke
Aumunt 1
Richmond
Major Taylor
J.’Pyler Bryson
Mijor Tyler
Piedmont
Ellyson
William KR. Alexander
Winchester
Francis R. Lassiter
Petersburg
R.taylor Scott
Fauquier
menUunerd
James R. Caton
Alexandria
M. T. Cooke
Norfolk
Chicago
Major Tyler
Noble Deed by Glennan Society Stewards in Philly
In September the wife of a Michael Glennan Society member died leaving five children. After a long illness the husband followed, and stewards Charles Keylin and Joseph P. Smith cared for the family. They ensured the children were adopted into Catholic homes, fulfilling their promise with Christian charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Glennan Society
No. 127
Glennan Society
Robherg
Charles Keylin
Joseph P. Smith
Charlie
Keviln
Smith
Publications Received and The Atlantic Monthly July issues
The July issue of Pag h features Some Pretty Luncheons by Mrs Burton Kingslind, Seasonable Canning and Preserving, plus Summer Vegetables and Chumeya and Florelen Sauces. Also notes New Book Fare and Housekeepers' Inquiry. The Atlantic Monthly July offers Edgard Cary on Seth Low, City and Suburban Homes plans for NYC, Baron de Coubertin on French universities, General Greely on Deaf Mute Education, and Sylvester Baxter on Edward Bellamy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Kingslind
Puide
Trieble Park Publishing Company
I*hiladelphia
Atlantic
Edgard Cary
Seth Lowly
Gould
City and Suburban Homes Company
New York City
Baron de Coubertin
General Greely
America
Sylvester Baxter
Edward Bellamy
Royal Salaries and Debts Across Nations
A historical column lists monarchs and leaders with annual pay and notes huge national debts. It cites the Prince of Wales at 200,000 dollars, Italy’s king at 2,000,000, the German Emperor around 1,040,000, and the U.S. president at 90,000. It contrasts royal incomes, wealth, and a vast French national debt of 8 trillion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
Treland
Italy
Abvasinia
United States
Caer
Iossia
Quizen
Lancaster
Prance
Ice cream festival for Chestnut street organ fund
Berkle y Academy grounds host an ice cream festival tonight for the Chestnut street organ fund. Three colored boys Honey Turner Ben Morton and John Murden were fined 2.10 each for stealing pears from Tunis Lumber company yesterday. Police begin sanitary inspections today. Main Street church hosts Sunday school picnic to Buckroe Beach on Wednesday the 30th. Boat leaves Commerce street Norfolk at 9 a m sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jann
Kate Marable
Gloucester County
Dudley
Atlantic City
Port Norfolk
Central Church
Norfolk Branch
Midle Street
Board of Supervisors
Epworth League
Central M
Hastings Court
Stephen Casey
Henry Street
Bridgat Casey
Washington
South Streets
Democrats of Western Branch
Baseball Park
House of Delegiates
Willams Tl
Stewart
Cometade Dennis
Ustice Owens
Brown
Tenry Fernish
Joe Too
Louis Brown
W. H W. Ivbineon
John Smith
Jon Lee
tShakes
Miller
Virginian
Thin City
Norfolk Ofice
Berkley Academy
Chestnut Street Organ Fund
Honey Turner
Ben Morton
John Murden
Tunis Lumber Company
Main Street Christian Church
Buckrop Beach
Commerce ‘Street
Norfolk
B. M. Institute
Edward Graves
Pearl Street
L. N. Wood
Mills Evelyn
Lee and
Middleton Streets
Baltimore
Miles
Jones
12Th Street
Wagenia ‘Harrell
Chestnut Street
Lansbury
N. Cc
Willie W. Jones
Carlotta
Liberty Street
Oak ‘Dale
G. W. Ray
Portsmouth
South Norfolk M
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John Ll. Watson
Race Avenue
J. Weeley White
Seaboard Air Line
Elliott
Justice Rutter
Var
Edfbtor
Churchman
Preachers’ Meeting
Rave Gurnishead
Omeers
Chas. R, Welton & Co
W. BE
Virnelson & CO
Neing
Royal Baking Powder CO
NEW
Yore
Baltimore Sun
I. CB. U. Bulletin
Philaphia
Krnlers
Berkley
W. E. Virnielson & CO
Adv's
Dinwiddie Street
Newport News
Court St. Baptist
Bent
North Street
Osaay
Tal
The
South St. Baptist Sunday School
Juby Dat
Bont
North Stret Wharf
Jezt
Grimes
Ortress Monroe Club
Danielne
North Street Wharf
Culldren
Udd-Te
London Street
Pearl
Cooke Street
Glasgow Street
John L. Watson
Fern
See
Madam Mulville
Silie
Sic
Ww. Co. Nash
High ST
American Employment Bureau
Jus
Uae
W. A. Conway
Green St
U. H
B. F. Allen CO
Canal Airs
York
ADV
Maurice A. Brandt
York Clothing Company
Ortsmouth
Rentis Place
Inner's Point
J. T. Parker & Bro
Rovers
Vermont
Co. W. Hudgins & Co
Crawford. Street
H. B. Wilkins
Rumsford
New ‘York State
Phars Cor
Bart
Greeny
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