City Council Debates Port Norfolk Road Privileges
The City Court held its monthly meeting with members listed and minutes approved. The Finance Committee recommends granting Browne & Selgin of Baltimore a telephone franchise and street use. street railroad privileges for Port Norfolk were debated with bids and bond concerns. Fire department system contracts with Gamewell were discussed, as were sewer and street improvements and cost estimates. Adjournment followed after routine approvals and motions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Courrell
John Li. Hume
D. W. Ballentine
C. W. Walker
J. Davis Reed
A. W. Moore
J. Whi. Ashton
C. B. Outten
John J. King
L. C. Brinson
Co. BE. Murden
Samuel T. Montague
Joseph F. Weaver
S. C. Sherwood
Browne& Selgin
Southern States Telephone Company
Baltimore
Street
Port Norfolk Railroad
Street Committee
W. Hi. Moore
Outten
Beingow
Sherwood
Port Norfolk
Portamouth
Mtr
Portsmouth
Bulla
Aly
Mason
Ely
Weaver
Mas
Plehiner
Sherwood Eest
Ites Street Railroad
Ely Road
Nuys Vey
RacaTeth Eareraue
Ss Ranhe
Gamewell Company
Mr. Sherwood
Cave
Famewell Company
Messrs. Lipes
Alexander A& Quin
Pire
Connon
Goatane
Tire Street
Matece
Glasgow Street
Ee County
Sowth
Kteed
Yhrine
Eyaeuhete
Tee County Ae
Ponce Ala
St A Ee
Basntrees
Hastings Court Ready To Begin Term As City Talks Go On
The Hastings Court term opens tomorrow as local matters occupy city talk from pay day for employees to plans for the electric road. Chief Engineer Robinson is away on business while Thomas M. Martin and A H Martin visit the city. Progress noted on church meetings and a growing effort by the Y M C A to raise funds for a new building.
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Hastings
W.T. Robinson
Thomas M. Martin
Mathews County
Mir. A. H
Martin
James O. Shannon
Fifth Ward
Central Church
Wright Memorial
Bland
Maynard
Board of Wealth
Fon'clowk
Dr. Young
W. A. Smoot
F. C. Morton
Funeral Services for Mrs Sabre Purcell and Andrew J Gillerlaly
The funeral of Mrs Sabre Purcell was held yesterday afternoon at Central M E Church with Rev W Y Edwardes officiating and interment in Oak Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were R Dohlkin James R K Boswick Monroe Shannon M A Moore Thomas Elliott and R J Saunders. The funeral of Andrew J Gillerlaly followed from St Pauls Catholic Church with services by Rev T J Hrady and interment in St Tal s Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Dugan John Sullivan M O’Brien John Boyle Bartlett Nee M Murrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabre Purcell
M. &. Church
W. HY. Edwardes
Oak Grove Cemetery
R. Dohlkin
Janes
RK. Boswick
Monroe Shannon
M. A. Moore
Thomas Elliott
R. J. Saunders
Andrew J. Gillerlaly
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Stev. T. J. Hrady
St. Tal's Catholic Cemetery
Frank Dugan
John Sullivan
M. O'Brien
John Boyle
Bartlett Nee
M. Murrey
Fifth Concert of Star Course Delights Local Audience
A large crowd welcomed the fifth Star Course concert under the M C A in Kir tall. The Smith Sisters drew praise again as Miss Marguerite Ian reader impressed listeners with a style akin to Miss Marlo Short.
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Star Course
Kir Tall
Smith Sisters
Marguerite Ian Reader
Marlo Short
Bargain Days At Mamill's Store Across Three Days
A sale advertisement from Mamill's at 320 High Street announces March 4 6 and 7 with deep cash discounts on linen collars napkins calicoes checks Hamburg edgings and children's caps among other items. It notes new spring hat arrivals from Charles R Welton Co and urges customers to shop at Crawford's Furniture and Carpet House for house furnishings.
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Hamburg
Mammill's
High Street
Fire destroys Samuel McCoy residence in Wallaceton
Tuesday afternoon about six o'clock the residence of Samuel McCoy in Wallaceton was completely destroyed by fire. McCoy saved his furniture but the house burned to the ground. The building belonged to P Sykes and was insured for 1000 dollars, sufficient to cover the loss. The blaze started in the chimney and could have killed McCoy and his family if not discovered in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel McCoy
Wallaceton
Berkeley District Convention of WCTU
The Berkeley district convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be held at the Disciples' Church Norfolk on Wednesday at 10 o'clock. Berkeley union members are invited to attend, meeting at the ferry at 9:30. Burial funeral notices and local society visits follow, with report of steamer incidents near Crummer Company's mill and the Thomas Newton recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Te Disciples’ Ghareh
Norfol
Berkley Union
Ferry
B. Upton
Currituck County
N. C
Weele
Col
W. A. Smoot
Confederate Veterans
Virginia
J. C. Morton
Hol. Taylor
McCarrick
Henry
Pickett-Bucanin
Niemeyer- Shaw
Merkley Cols
Smoot
Marlon
Cv. W. A
Eee Tonewall
London Arbitration Demonstration Seeks U S Agreement
An Anglo American demonstration at Queen's Hall, London, urged arbitration of disputes between Britain and the United States. Sir Jammer Stanferd chaired as advocates including Mor. Gladstone, John Morley, Edward White Benson, and other leaders sent telegrams. The meeting approved forwarding a memorial to President Cleveland and backed a plan to secure Washington as a center for a national arbitration convention.
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London
Treat Uvstein
United States
Queen's Hall
Jammer Stanferd
Jooul Government Board
Mor. Gladstone
John Alorley
Mop
Ireland
James Mr
Cleveland
A. J. Mundell
M. P
Board of Trade
Washington
Death of John Mason in Petersburg at 76
John Mason a Petersburg merchant and longtime city council member died this afternoon of pneumonia at age 76. He was known as a wealthy local figure and prominent in city affairs. The notice also mentions Kentucky politics and a United States Senate ballot with results showing Rickburn leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
John Mason
Tone
Iy Council
Stomach Bitters Offered as Remedy for Various Ailments
The advertisement proclaims Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a premier regulating medicine for digestion and stomach troubles. It claims relief from constipation dyspepsia and nervous debility, improves appetite and sleep, and aids recovery from illness and old age, citing medical endorsements and extensive usage. It also mentions eye and skin yellowing, headaches, and general malaise as conditions treated.
Winter stock sale at A J Phillips Levy Jacobs
One week only winter stock reduction at Levy and Jacobs 200 High Street. Dress goods men and boys cassimeres blankets gloves etc offered at low prices. Public urged to take bargains while stock lasts in a safe location. Dr Week recommended for eyeglasses and neckwear fittings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Oxford
Levy '& Jacobs
High Street
Bie
Nash
High ST
North Carolina Notes Show Democrats Split and Trials
North Carolina dispatch reports debates among Democrats over national vs state influence, with ex chair Richard Hatte urging loyalty to national conventions. Other items note local political friction, a famous trial involving Paltrbrother at Durham, and a State Treasurer bank report detailing 26 national, 40 state, and private banks with assets totaling over 20 million dollars.
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Rawelsh
N. C
Richard Hatte
Democratic Committee
North Carolina
My. Botte
Democratic Party
Uon
Tes Suilth
Msq
Charani
Mater Janes Wy. Wilson
Rathyay Commission
Lie
Greemboro
Thrutton
Mutler
Ain
Tany
Towich
Margasine
Norfolk
Supreme Court
Palrbrother
Durkin
Durham
Pade
Edenton and Wilson News Briefs Report Turbulent Times
A March report from Adenton details a confrontation after AW Spruill, a white man, fired at several colored men injuring Thomas West. Crowds formed, naval reserves were summoned, and Edenton jail protection was bolstered with artillery as authorities feared further violence. Other notes include social visits, theater plans, and local events in Wilson and surrounding towns.
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Adenton
N. C
Spruill
Spruit
Toni West
Atoyor Vann
Gen. Carr
Elizabeth City
Plicabeth City
Fugit
W. J. Griffin
Edenton
Mr. Spruill
Thomas West
Manu
W. Spruill
Riot at Edenton sparks clash and Arrests
Edenton neighbors clash as two groups of white and black residents battle after a constable arrests two men for drunkenness. A shooting occurs, Spruill flees to protection, and twelve guards escort him to jail. Navy reserves arrive to quell the mob and restore order. Spreading unrest disrupts local activities as mills and officials report incidents and travel to New York for goods.
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Plizabeth City
Carr
Wwe
Edentay
Yeere
Spruill
Mr. Pruden
John
Lumsden
Edenton
Kramer, Bros. & Co
Dry Point
Harrington's Creek
Fire department arrives as flames are contained
The fire department arrived just in time to prevent significant damage. Most losses are covered by insurance.
Death Notice for Mrs. W T Whitehead in Scotland Neck
Telegram from Baltimore reports the death of Mrs. W T Whitehead wife of farmer W P Whitehead. Daughters studying in Raleigh and Baltimore, and burial planned at a nearby cemetery. Also notes sentence of a man in Whatcom? county and a local incident unresolved.
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Scotland Neck
SpecaLj
Baltimore
W.T. Whitehead
P. Whitehead
Bald- Hive Lo-norrow
Bytorlan
Lawn
J. J. Brewer
Virginia
Robert Moore
Iatier
Palmyra
Olds Emi and Gollaboro Warily Rally as Crop Fears Rise
Fragmentary copy describes Olds Emi and Gollaboro groups mobilizing amid looming pota toe crop worries near Goldsboro. Luekkers prepare for a large harvest, while threats are voiced toward Tarboro as tensions rise through six nights in West Wah Tow.
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Gollaboro
Nog
Mareh
Cmiplov
Gollaborg
MIU
Luekkers
Goldsboro
Merk
Oleh
Lavigon
Yal
Messenger Opera House
West Wah
Amon
Chae
Yoon Elly
Severn
Tarboro
Fragmented OCR notes from Mirch District meeting
Yesterday for Mize Oy Major Looms are a local factory to let and Elizabeth City pass through town. Peterson comes with a fine law. Frcemond Jackson have wrecked tig Mob Marmer to the Strong ehuns. Rev W Riniehard left on the 2 week tal today and will be away longer. A color climatche of this County was brought from Molenton instraight and played in jail. Mioglah Elliott will leave tomorrow for Mecca to spend days with brethen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grif
Dillard
Edenton
T. Vann
Edenton Baptist Church
Scathind Neck
Wil
Alr
Viuna
W. ©, Hasard
Norfolk
Mertford
Mirch
Mijor
Izabeth
Peterson
Frcemond & Jackson
Marmer
Riniehard
Molenton
Mioglah
Mecca
Local Notes From Seargare and Nearby Areas
Seargare Seaboind N C March Speeinis Mr Joyner moved to the store formerly occupied by Mrs rubles. It is said she will open a miners home in the house vacated by Idi in early spring. De M. MM Stephenson is confined to his room with an attack of the Hedge. The polite railroad agent the Po iMhey is indisposed with ow sv. vere cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboind
N.C
Lewiston Briefs Report Local Moves and Visits
Lewiston N C March 3 Special Mr C Lewis left for New Jersey to clerk in a city office. A church wagon chain broke striking Mr Bradley on the leg causing a bruise. Mrs M L Jones of Sylvan N C visits her brother Mr W D B Garris. Mrs Cleuraner Tiolleman of Union NC stops at Hotel Hancock. Little Prank Splvey and Edward were mentioned in transit with minor details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
N. C
Mr. C
Lewis
Menaids Place
Mrr
Cleuraner Tiolleman
Union, N.C
Hotel Hancock
Httle
Splvey
Edward
Cobb Face Frightening Friday Rites Incident
A fragmentary report describes an incident involving Cobb where a Friday rite was disrupted and a knife was involved. The text is garbled and names or locations are unclear. details remain unreadable.
Enfield Visitors and Local Farmers Discuss Fertilizers
ENFIELD March a Special Enfield residents report Mr H D Smith of New York in town today. Mr Ed Bullock and Mr W A Lawrence of Troy were here yesterday. Mr D Branwell of Charlotte called on local business. Farmers have gathered in town for a week buying fertilizers. The weather is very pleasant here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Smith
New York
Ed. Bullock
W. A. Lawrence
Troy
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Gamewell
Wather
Bhliep
Funerals Yeasteruny
Darcain Daya
Haemill's
Charles R, Welton & Co
Crawford
Berkley
Frankfort
Tompkins
United State
Rickburn
George DD. Todi
Debor
Stone
Cominghare
Finley
Hunter
Chineo
Dr. Week
R. H. Battle
Bitter Atincok
Muller
Fulkirs Diet
Theiler
Miss Muna Pass
Richmond
Tom Tiallin
Arboro
Louelness
Tarboro Theatrical Company
Wilsono
Fremont
Ouy
Alisa Messie Morriss
Wilson
Lowhhay
Boston
Mass
Jonathin Thomlinson
Lugden
Ann Thomlinsen
Dr Street Jones
Spring Hope
Olive Saunders
Washington, DC
Capua
Ww. L. I
W. M.A
Moye
Henry Blount
Alps
Elizabety Crry
Scotland
Olds Emi
Eerrorn
Seargare
California Vig Syrup Co
Cobb
Little Cobb
Qierce
Adv's
L. P. Slater
J. Thomas Dunn
Mort
Washington Street
Waverly
N. White
True Prophecy
Wilkins
High el
GM County Street
Plymouth
California
Leggett
W. Studgins & Co
Crawford Street
E. C. Brooks
County Street
Val
John L. Watson
Middie Street
Soremently
Esa
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