Fifth Ward Municipal Improvements and Street Talks
A City Council meeting covers Fifth Ward improvements weather permitting and street drainage. Reports discuss health nuisances budgets autopsies firefighter needs and ordinance actions on water in streets and fire escapes with multiple committee recommendations and adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwood
John J. King
D. W. Ballentine
J. Davis Reed
N. A. Green
Sam T. Montague
Ll. C. Brinson
Wilkins C. W. Walker
W. Jones
Williams, Co
Minter
J. Whit Ashton
C. Bb. Outen
W. T. Backus
Board of Health
Finance Committee
Trope
Fifth Ward
Mucle Lester
Chestnut Street
Grent
Crawford
Bouth
Wythe Street
Bsryeer
Aslaway
Osohis
Eryanitela
Staten House
Colona & Co
L. A. Lilsoly
London
Montague
Phillips & Mahoney
Union Bridge
Reed
Wire Committee
A. H. Lindsay, Jr
Burbage
Fifth
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Praised for Cures and Record
Ayer's Sarsaparilla, begun half a century ago, is described as a colossus in medicine. The ad touts its numerous cures, notes imitators, and features a World's Fair 1898 medal as proof of its distinguished record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sirsaporilla
Ayer
Sarsaparilla
Repains Complete at Court Street Baptist Church
Improvements at Court Street Baptist Church near completion include removal of galleries except south, relocation of choir, steel panel ceiling with blue and gold stars, handsome electric chandeliers, new carpet, frescoed walls, and a $1800 cost. Sealing capacity 600. A fire was lit yesterday to dry seats and prevent dampness while varnish dries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Street Baptist Church
Smith
Death of Mer Jota Flemming One of County's Oldest Residents
Mer Jota Flemming died yesterday at his residence near Deep Creek in his sixth year. He was widely known for his many Christian virtues in the O10 community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer
Jota Flemming
Deep Creek
Deeming Case Dismissed for Lack of Evidence
If Fr Deeming, charged with selling Honor on Lunady and with out lcense, was tried before Justice Haynes yesterday and was dismissed there being no evidence against him. He was fined $5 for an assault on Oineer Hutchinson.
Ash Wednesday and city notes fill the day
Daily chronology reports Lent begins, Ash Wednesday observed, and Shrove Tuesday yesterday. It notes civic events, arrests, schedules, and local happenings from Portsmouth to Norfolk, including council meetings, sewers repair, library appointments, funerals, and post office staffing matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Stars
Messrs
Moses Brandt & Co
Portsmouth
Washington, D. C
Pitth
Edgar Gayton
Boykins
Little Boys
Board of Health
John Foreman
South Street
Samuel Niemeyer
Seaboard Air Line
A. Siverson
John T. Griffin
Salthouse Wharf
Stonewall Camp
C. V
Scott
Portsmouth Atlantic Club
Ocean View
Oliver Winningder
Kemp Plummer
Congressman Young
John KK. White
Y.M.C. A
Petersburg
de Culpepper
Norfolk City
Green Street
St. Elmo Hotel
Jong, Mroo
Dante Shea Jost
Fenty Street
Tomoron
Postoffice
Washington
Congress
Honor Roll of Public Schools February 1897
The February roll of honor for public schools lists students by district and grade. Notable names include Lester Markham Susie Porter Hilda White Lelia Morgan Mary Curlin Katie Pringle Fannie Peter Josie Gaylor and many others across the Fourth and Ninth districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Markham
Susie Porter
Hilda White
Lelia Morgan
Mary Curlin
Katie Pringle
Fannie Peter
Josie Gaylor
Ethel Only
Elsie Vincent
Ann White
Walton Wiythe
Whhe Morrisette
Samuel Bovee
Mita Curling
Jennie Manning
Margaret Smith
Addie Pringle
Lent Opens with Ash Wednesday Observances
Today marks Ash Wednesday starting Lent, a solemn Catholic season focusing on Jesus Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. Priests bless ashes at 6:30 and 8:00 pm Masses reminding Catholics to remember they are dust and to dust return. Next Sunday Johnson parish may begin Lenten readings at St Paul’s Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redeemer
St. Peaul's Church
Boy scare injures man from cow incident on Glasgow street
Yesterday George Jackson of Glasgow street attempted to tie a cow to a fence rail when frightened by boys. The cow pulled free, injuring his hand and mashing several bones. He was taken to Dr Grice’s office for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jackson
Glasgow Street
Hats and garments on sale at prime cost in town window displays
Advertisements announce Spring hats from W E VIRNELSON CO and clothing bargains at multiple shops. Prices are cut on shirts, dress goods, cloaks, embroideries, and shirts made to fit by Charles R Welton Co. Limited time offers and large assortments touted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wotll Saltardiny
Bressaurr & Animiony
Charles R. Welton & Co
Levy & Jacobs
High Street
Truckers Advocate Direct Shipments to Consumers
A Norfolk county trucker informs that drivers advocate a shift to shipping goods directly to consumers rather than via central points like New York or Boston. High prices for crops, rising expenses, and unchanged freight costs by transportation lines drive the move to save double handling and fees, aiming to improve earnings through direct delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk County
New York
Boston
Commission
Miss Ensigns Final Lecture At Court Street Chapel
The Portsmouth Young Women's Christian Temperance Union presents the last Miss Ensign lecture to girls and women at Court Street Baptist Chapel this afternoon at 4 oclock. Proceeds go to charity. A musical program accompanied the talks. Also advertised are home décor and upholstery services at J S Crawfords Furniture and Carpet House.
Last Hefore Bout at Kirn Hall Impresses Large Audience
The Portsmouth Cotillion Club hosted the Last Hefore Bout at Kirn hall Monday night. It drew the season’s largest crowd and was praised as highly enjoyable. Porter conducted the evening introducing new figures while the Vival Post Band provided music. Chaperones listed include Mrs Watts Mrs Grieve Mrs Curtis Mrs Phelps and Mrs Dayton with numerous young dancers and numerous gentlemen participating from nearby towns and naval yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth Bermans
Portsmouth
Ato Kirn Hall
Porter
Vival Post Band
Watts
Grieve
Curtis
Phelps
Dayton
Essie Reed
Billy Wilson
Ludah Plummer
Russ Mitte Gutt
Julia
Nina Dewey
Jucy Wright
Moswell
Katherine Sharp
Bettie Ashton
Lingle Allen
Sable Hollidling
M. Watts
J. Maupin
Alex. Hatton
Aliss Arilstead
Moore
L. Billsaly
Linidsrns
Adetin Nash
Tosa Mees
Norfolk
Wharton
Alchina
Urquhart
Suffolke
Alorleeni
Richmond
Gatewood
West Point
Thompson
South Port
Sampson
Washington
Cooper
Navy Yard
Howare
Isabella Tipmoar
Linws
Navy-Yard
Loundes
Navy
Messrs
George Crown
J. W. Faison
W. Grimes
T. Williams
Marshall
James Wright
R.A. ‘Toddy
Kemp
Plummer
H. Urquhart
Miam
J. Parrish
Wright
Jr BR. Porter
Hudgins
Dashiels
T Urquhart
T. Ridley
John Hume
Spencer Carter
Danger of the Grip and Benefit of Cough Remedy
An article notes the danger of influenza leading to pneumonia and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a preventive and curative measure. It cites widespread use and claims of no pneumonia cases among users, with pricing details for the remedy. It also reports a benefit performance for St. Paul’s Catholic Lyceum featuring W. I. Gillette’s The Private Secretary, praised cast, direction by George H. Curtis, and an enjoyable Naval Post Orchestra concert accompanying the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Mir
St. Paul's Catholic Lyceum
W. I. Gillette
Mr. Spaulding
Grit’ Edwards
Cattermole
John W. Parson Douglas Cattermole
Raymond Wilson
Marsland
William Toward
Harry Marsland
Newton McAlpine Gibson
Bround Street
James N. Anderson Knox
Bailey
M. S. Hunter Griffin
John Nash Jrume
Ar W. AL Powell
Edith
Virginia Chriffin Leva
Regina C. Smith
Stead
Minnie Robinson
Ashford
George H. Curtis
Indies
East
Lyceum
Naval Post Orchestra
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Outen
Southern Telephone Company
Williams
Port Lane
Winance Committee
Wm. Jones Willams
King
Wardroper
Heed
Perry Committee
Fire Committee
J. W. Crews
Street Committee
Awell,h Rss
O10
John Fleming
Eiss
Alumnii
Royal Baking Powder CO
Lonor
John Cumming
Bessie Flope
Nellie Gayle
Annie Praden
Oracle Armstead
Lizzie Parker
Hmina Martin
Nex Robertson
Pannie Spindle
Bruce McDonald
Niith District
Lelia Gary
Lizzie Hart
Frank Lawrencre
Joseph Thurquey
Edward Spratley
Rosa Douglass
Ida Mangrum
Joseph Thomas
Hattie Fisher
Moses Pitt
Moses Sykes
Martha Wright
Maggie Gordon
Mma Gordon
Jerome Laws
Ruth Anderson
Rosa Solomon
Hildred Jones
Coretta Jones
Lie Tazewell
Cornelia Stokes
Isaiah Copeins
Robert Mudgins
Tulla Russell
Gertrude Sparks
Cornelius Hicks
W. E. Virnelson & CO
Virnelson & CO
A. J. Phillips
Oxford
J. 8
Crawpford
Adv's
WNL
Siys
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Washington and
Race Street
Middle Street
J. T. Parker & Bro
Ake D
O24
Mied T
Ilaw Rok ST
Dale Hs
Finn
Legerett
Hudgins & Co
Mo, Ll. Watson
Kirn Hall
High ST
St. Paul’s Catholic Lyceum
A. L. Tilisoly
Cin l
Smithfield
Huenor & Armentrout
Crawford Street
HW. B. Wilkins
Phontd
H. L. Page & CO
Bank Street
Norfolk, Va
Rumford’s
New York State
Pest
Klein Creamery
Baltimore
L. H. Pearson Cor
Bart and
Green Streets
Catharine Grayson
William Fr. Grayson
Page County
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