Portsmouth News In Mist And Sunshine
Portmouth notes report two marriages this week and events at Kirn Hall and Friends Church. City updates include court docket absence, electoral board actions, meetings at the Board of Trade and various churches, plus local incidents including a fire on Queen Street and a chicken theft arrest tied to a white female.
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Queen Street
Smith
Kirn Hall
Bosman
Station House
Navy Yard
North Court Street
Friends’ Church
Edward Leach
Portsmouth
Norfolk County Electoral Board
Scottsville GB
Norfolk County Road Board
C. Db. Crawley
Stev. Ar. Bosman
Ull Board of Trade
Noo
W. Dt. Cutehin
Prentis Place
Central M. &. Church
Diggs
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Mary Brinson
Menry Street
T. O. Sykes
Green Street
Berth B. Pleteler
Welock P.ou
Pourth Street Baptist Church
Bleyele
Washiteton Street
New Ning
Bleyeles
Rawlings
Marr
Negro Smith
St. John
Seaboard Air Line
Southern Pines
N. C
AL Pines Wood
Imeh School
M.T. J. Anderson
Neler
Columbia Street
Middle
Crawford
Public Ledger
Winningder
Community notices and events at local churches
Local church events span multiple denominations with services, music, and education plans. State Secretary L A Coulter to address chains theme. Bible class organized for young men. Smith sisters entertain Tuesday. various church services and weekly meetings listed with times and speakers. Rosebud Society calls for Sunday meeting with Rev Owen address and musical solos.
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L. A. Coulter
John Hi. Tiall
Ettlock
Eliss
Mike
March
Smith Sisters
Rosebud Society of
Park View
A Stirling Sale Begins at Hammill's
A historic sale begins Monday morning at Hammill's 220 High Street. The ad lists numerous discounted goods including ginghams, towels, napkins, handkerchiefs, caps, muslin, spreads, comforts, gloves, blankets, shirts, and percales with cash-only pricing and early arrival urged.
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Norning
Hammill
Borgaina
Lim
Hammilll's
High Street
Clothing leaders claim best values at Boreslauver and Anthony
A local shop at 14 High Street proclaims unmatched clothing prices and value. The advertisement pledges leadership in all menswear furnishings and implies persistent price competition.
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Boreslauver & Anthony
High Street
Lost top of armored conning tower of Katahdin at Wallabout
Brooklyn Navy Yard crews search for two ton steel plate that toppled from the Katahdin’s conning tower during lifting. A diver’s attempt to locate the plate failed as the plate vanished in the Wallabout channel thirty feet below. Officials consider lifting or salvage by a later plan as divers inspect the mud. County Court notes follow with trials and sentences. The Star Course promises an event by the Smith sisters, expected to draw strong crowds despite past tours.
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Btooklyn Navy Yard
Wallabout
Bowles
Wal- Tabout
Cummings
Department
Star Course
Smith Sisters
Morlemouth
Lydienthons
The Worst Excing Writhing and a Rheumatism Theme
An archaic advertorial fragment extols patent remedies for rheumatism and stomach issues, praising Hitter's Stomnb Two brand claims. It urges caution and markets J. S. Crawford's Furniture and Carpet House for shopping, implying available stock and low prices.
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J. 8
Crawford
Winter stock sale at Levy Jacobs and partners
One week only on winter stock including dress goods and men and boys fabrics. A. J. Millips under Oxford Tall notes season dullness and busy sale, large stock to be reduced, low prices attracting shoppers. Chase Welton Co. hats closing out to make room for spring. Heller's Shoe Store and Dr Weck offer eye glasses and correct eyewear.
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A. J. Milllips
Oxford Tall
Levy & Jacons
High Street
Chaset Welton & Co
Diplomacy and Isolation in European Crises
The piece reviews Britain’s stance on alliances and isolation, Goschen’s naval emphasis, and Turkish and Cuban questions. It notes German opposition, Tory and Liberal commentary on Cuba, and US actions toward Cuban autonomy, highlighting diverse views on intervention, sovereignty, and independence amid rising tensions.
Spain and Cuba Debate Warns of Danger in Debt Recognition
The Imperial notes grave risk in recognizing Cuban belligerent debts amid U S Senate action. Prime Minister Canovas Del Castillo doubts Cleveland will back insurgents, but if Congress acts, it could strain Spain U S relations. Spain seeks no war, yet warns of broader European alignment and impact on policy.
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Madrid
United States Senate
Cuba
Hid
Canovas del Castillo
Varken Puihe
Spain
United States
Amenea
Tito
Europe
Anovas de Castillo
Cleveland
Congress
Tinta States
Niereney
Addert
Hiverenis
Ali Bento Teutraticy
Congressional withdrawal shifts elections and populist appointment
Washington reports debate over Dr Hunter withdrawal affecting Democratic hopes and Republican gains in the senatorial contest. A Populist appointment, Lloyd as Senate Messenger from North Carolina, marks their first position from the party. Prominent notes on oil, coal, and iron output highlight industrial gains across states.
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Washington
Lloyd
North Carolina
Senate
Republian
Chicago News
Arkansas
Cuba as Mission Field lecture draws Baptists in North Carolina
In Arlenton NC on Feb 29 Dr. Calvin S. Blackwell of Elizabeth City lectured on Cuba as a mission field. Despite bad weather a large audience attended. Edenton notes report local moves and social visits including a move by Mr. Mitchell of the Fisherman and Farmer to Elizabeth City. Other items mention Martha Sykes visiting Edenton, Mrs. White visiting Strawberry, and the Albemarle Steam Navigation Co adding daily trips to Mindon from Tons to Menton.
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The
Pisherman and Warmer
Our Town
Mpisherman
Bparmer
Jivabeth Ehby
Wisherman audiParmer
Mer
Mitehbell
Abbetell
Bulldbope Ap
Martha Sykes
Elizabeth City
Edenton
M. H. White
Mortford
J. Df. Perry
Strawberry
Albemarle Steam Navigation Company
Ollye
Menton
Tunia
Wilson Chronicle Briefs Highlight Local Events and Obituaries
The Wilson area reports a busy week with visits, services, and remembrances. Notables include Miss Minnie Hige of Le Grange visiting Enfield and Mount Olive residents. Gold of Wilson attending a Hallelujah event in South Carolina. and Rev. Lucy Wisler leading services at Methodist Episcopal and St Timothy's churches. Daisy Vick of Selma visits relatives in town.
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Wilson Milliney
Mausmolda
N. Ar
Haloleh
S.C
Wilson
Baw
Dayle
Borvlena Ah Hat
Gil
Po Oan
Daisy Vick
Selma
Odd Fellows gathering and local notices in Elizabeth City
Arlington Hotel hosts Odd Fellows event Friday night with Grand Master Listen in attendance. Street Commissioner Berry praised for Pobladexter Street repairs. Camden resident Mr. J. Upton dies at his home. Superior Court session to open in Currituck with Judge Robinson presiding. Martha Sykes of Edenton visits, returning with T. C. Price.
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3. Upton
Camden
That County
Enfield reports arrivals from Werth with machinery goods
Special note states Mrs. Meretti arrived yesterday from Werth after bringing a shipment including machinery, nations and money pools. Mr. Jack Wood continues to manage the section despite a terrible situation.
Young men hosts reception at Berkhey Military Institute
Friday evening the Breton and Columbian Literary Societies at Berkhey Military Institute hosted a Leaders reception for youths of the Thithi Society. Cadets served guests and the event lasted two hours amid school colors and cheer. Funeral services for Mr Won ii Woodard will be held this afternoon at 2 from South Norfolk Baptist Church. The Electric Light Company plans to run wires and light the streets soon. Miss Carrin Griffin returns from visiting relatives in Southampton county.
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Berkhey
Miliary Institute
Thithi Society
Andrew Crllis
Percy Johnson
Wallace McClowl
Euvesian
John Kirby
Paul Cross
Harry Gibson
Cae
Woodard Wiii
O'Clook
South Norfolk
Oakland Todse
I.o
Midleton Lodge
Vivetric Light Company
Carrin Griffin
Southampton County
Major G Vydtr Daut and Petersburg events in Civil War era
Fragmentary wartime note reports Major G Vydtr Daut on Petersburg battles and casualties. Mentions Gener Mortesis, Colom. Robert Digertoll at Lexington West Towlessen, and a cavalry command led by Major Ham. Includes references to a mother in Mop rigon and local wartime positions.
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G. Vydtr Daut
Petersburg
Robert Digertoll
Lexiteton
West Towlessen
Ee. Ie
Ham
Wait
Mins
Moprigon
Saved by a Glove at Monson Slate Quarry
A derrick worker nearly fell 175 feet into a rock chasm when a glove fastening failed. He steadied himself as the hook snagged on the glove, the boom swung him away, but he survived the peril with the glove holding fast. A later remark notes the hostess served angel food she made herself.
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Prom
Lewiston Journal
Monson
Hudgins & Co. Selling Fine Groceries at Crawford Street
Widespread catalog of prices includes rice raisins wine and peas with a note that Green Yeos are nearly sold out. Co. W. Hudgins & Co. at 802 Crawford Street urges quick purchases to avoid missing the limited stock.
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Hartlett
W. Hudgins & Co
Crawford Street
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