New Portsmouth notes on police, churches, and roads
Local items report new police commissioners to qualify soon with no April meeting, ongoing Central Church activities, cemetery access improvements planned for October, and a busy Portsmouth scene with trade, sewers, and a Baltimore firm set to begin in October. Weather and rain benefit farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church
Ripley
Lennon
Central MW
Wright Moconorial
Hamopton Roads
A. FB
Owen
Williamsburg
Edward Bornm
Willamsburn
J. 8
Wellener
Messrs
Hurst & Fass
Newport Shail
Prentis
W. H. Burroughs & Bro Ve. A. J. Petrie
Edward Bernard
Jlustings
Sabie Purcell
Bond
Battleship Committee
Board of Trade
Itts
Waller Company
Portsmouth
Suffolk
Norfolk
Tout
Wil Prench
Dr. Young
Southern States Telephone Company
Baltimore
Tomas
Mir Lewis
Astreet
Tragic Death of Linwood Hutchins at Early Age
Linwood Hutchins son of Mr. Robert A. and Mrs. H E B Hutchins died likely at age 21 in Colorado Springs after a brief illness described as consumption. He was a longtime member and teacher at Court Street Baptist Church and planned to be a credit to his parents. The community expresses deep sympathy to his bereaved mother and father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Sin Waveat Sa
Robert A
H. EB. Hutch- Ins
Colorado Springs
Col
Geriisg
Far West
Stdeniy
Linwood
Court Street
Bargain Furniture and Fabrics Sale Adverts
A fragmentary nineteenth century newspaper ad promotes a week long sale at Tammili's Pines and Oxford Hall featuring towels aprons linens and veiled bargains. It touts low prices on fringe towels checkered chstmoms upron fabrics and white spreads blankets underwear caps and table linen while also advertising J Crawford's Furniture and Carpet House for in stock cheap goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammili
Hamburg
J. 3. Crawford
Very Important Naval News March 11 Update
Washington notes a command change aboard the Marion en route from Coquinche to Valparaiso, with Commander James G Cheene reassigned and Commander Dr W Mullen ordered home on a month’s leave. The Essex reached Fort Monroe to transport apprentices to Newport. Monterey prepares to enter dry dock at Port Angeles, and Monadnock’s San Francisco sea trial impresses officers. Lieut W C Babenek of the Michigan lies dangerously ill at the University Club NYC. later Lieut William Einbeck of the Michigan dies there. A hazard hole near Crawford street threatens passersby, and local reports urge safety measures. Essex to Hampton Roads. Green detached to Marion. court martial ordered for enlisted men on the 12th. two applicants denied work due to misrating. new general storehouse nearing completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Marion
Coquinche
Valparaiso
James G. Cheene
Dr. W. Mullen
Essex
Fort Monroe
Newport
Monterey
San Francisco
Port Angeles
Navy
W. C. Babenek
Milchigan
University Clb
New York
bLieut
William Einbeoek
United States Steamship
Michigan
University Club
Death of Virginius Grant in Portsmouth area
Virginius Grant a well known young man died after a lingering illness at his mother’s residence 22 Bart street aged in the wth year of age. He belonged to Portsmouth Lodge No 16 KoP Atlantic Division No 1 UR E of PB and was a regular Central M Church member. Funeral from Central M BE Church Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginius Grant
Bart Street
Portsmouth Lodge
Atlantic
UR. E
Central M. Church
M. BE
Funeral for Mrs Sullivan Held at St Pauls Church
The funeral of Mrs Nora Sullivan was held yesterday morning at St Pauls Catholic Church. Father Brady presided at the solemn requiem for the repose of her soul. Interment followed at Chak Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Thomas Hughes Michael OBrien Thomas Neo John Shaughnessy Thos Lawless and Peter Y Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Nora Sullivan
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Father Brady
Chak Grove Cemetery
Thomas Hughes
Michael O'Brien
Thomas Neo
John Shaughnessy
Thos, Lawless
Peter Y. Johnson
Stephanie Schisune Lectures on Napoleon in Norfolk
At St Josephs Hall Dinwiddle street Miss Stephanie Schisune will deliver a two night lecture on Napoleon. the event is held at the request of prominent residents of Portsmouth and is expected to draw a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Josephs Hall
Dinwiddle Street
Stephanie Schisune
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Death of a Wu Spencer Sage Legrande 12
The obituary notes the death of Spencer Sage Legrande aged 12 at his parents' Glasgow Street home near Middle. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 1 o'clock from St. John's P. K. Church with burial to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Sage Legrande
Spencer Legrande
Glasgow Street
Middle
St. John's P. BK
Accident near South Portsmouth injures Mr Anderson
Tuesday in South Portsmouth Mr Joseph Anderson was carrying a ham at his mother's residence when a slipping knife nearly severed several fingers. Dr Iltsoly dressed the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Anderson Ownas Carying
Portsmouth
Iltsoly
Death Notice from Mathews County Sister of Officer Dives’ Wife
A telegram from Mathews County reports the death of Mrs. Alice V. Diggs, sister of Officer Dives’ wife. Formerly of the city, she was a daughter of the late Mr. Howard and sister of Mrs. Heith and Mr. John Howard of Berkley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiggs
Mathews County
Alice V. Diggs
Officer Dives
Diggs
Mr. Howard
Heith
John Howard
Berkley
Why Not Now Suits for All Sizes at Levy Jacobs
Spring suits for stout or slim figures ready for examination. Prices from 27.50 upwards attractively pitched for hard times. Levy Jacobs at 200 High Street shows ready-to-wear and custom suits. Also Rosenbaum offers children's caps and new helmet styles at 116 and 118 High Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levy & Jacobs
Igh Street
Jank
M. Rosenbaum
High Street
Democratic Government in Aue fordone Richmond
long article notes factional disputes in Richmond era politics. references to Fulton Manchester river areas Alderman James Ahi Pied John Mitchell and ex Postmaster Russell support for Democrats. mentions state convention, leadership by Limb and Waddill, and the Democratic League for Good Government forming from business leaders. Also reports trial of Senator Flood assault case, and new Apostolic Church started in Fulton by Rev John W Dunherty with brick tabernacle planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aue Fordone
Richmond
Mr. Dougherty
Mareh N
Lamb
Mepablesan
Fulton
James Ahi Pied
John Mitchell
Manchester
Faden
Salads
Allan
Wadd
Russell
Mir Maher
Wdted
Peer Waddill
New York
Mitelwell
Alian
Jie
Wehnond
John W. Duneherty
Mas. Daugherty
Raleigh area politics and local news notes in early March
A Raleigh news item surveys North Carolina politics with references to Governor candidates and county officials. It notes tax figures, state expenses, and indebtedness, mentions fusion opinions, and discusses upcoming GOP convention timing and regional political maneuvers. Additional items cover church donations, local seed progress, and a rare gold bar discovery in Charlotte with mint provenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giu
Inwin Bori
Prado
Uae
Seer
Murtom
Bone McKintey
Charlotte
Pathelie
Montgomery County
Wise
Sep. Spalih
Thompson
Ollowe
Local News Briefs From Wilson North Carolina
Several Wilson residents travel for business and social events with trips to Clinton Morehead City and Raleigh noted. A wedding on Green Street unites Walter C Sadler and Florence May Taylor. Athlantic Hotel stockholders meeting at Yarbora House reveals plans to reopen soon. Minor injuries reported from a bicycle incident and a fire weather advisory impacts the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Citivens
Ainlerson
Sallie Parker
Times
I’janels Porter
Joseph
Crhents
Icelock
Hithher
Cireen Street
Walter ¢. Sadler
Florence May ‘Taylor
Ekle PD. Gall
Marho WiDhin
Wilson
W. A. Valhete
Cher
Dolan
Granehe
Min
Ty M
Orsen
Not Satisfied With the New Cabinet
March 31 report shows Trelbuna Expresses dissatisfaction with the new cabinet saying it lacks energy to solve grave issues. Italia says it is a ministry of deeds and must be judged by its works. Panfulla and Esercito back the cabinet while Riforma attacks Crizpi’s ministry as unfixed and unprogrammed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trelbuna
Italia
Ye- Heedon
Panfulla
Esercito
Riforma
Crizpi
Jackson district notes on business travels and contracts
In Jackson, S C district brief, Mr J Iverthan returns from Lawson Iitenton N C after several months on professional business. Contractors Chivert and Howell complete a task at a wirehouse depot for Weaver. North Wilmington and Detroit road work appears delayed while Jones works for the Chuminen Company at Merites Via.
Margaretiawide notices reshaped for a local paper
A fragmentary report notes Margaretiawide events around November 11. It mentions someone named Ay Lanter traveling to Tom, Virginia for a few days. A person on the sick list is improving. Welding work is considered as a potential new position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaretiawide
Ay Lanter
Tom
Local Nineteenth Century Note From Hertford Area
Fragmentary report from Hertford North Carolina noting visitors from Lindtinvere and Norfolk, mentions Mr Nell Saunders and a large catch of herrings, and references Mrs KR Saunders and Mr T tt Lone building a peculiar araph gallery in Smith's Wall.
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Hertford
N. C
Marth
Talox
Lindtinvere
Norfolk
Nell Saunders
Saunders
T. Tt. Lone
Smith's
Local items and social notices from Elizabeth City area
A mixed digest notes a sale confirmation involving the Jones Manufacturing and Hoper Lime Company, a courthouse gathering with a Supreme Court close, illness of Mayor Sool, merchants returning from New York, Elizabeth UY public school closing exercises, a St. Paul’s Church bundle party for the Episcopal Orphanage, and various town visits and theater changes including a Japanese troupe appearance shift from weekend to next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wileaheth li
iSpee Eli MT. W. Ones
al Oke Saouag Company
Maryland
Jones
Hoper Limnber Company
Leo
Supreme Court
CC. Sool
Lawrence Street
New York
Elizabeth UY
Kilenton
Mavel
Leu
Opera House
St. Paul's Church
Episcopal Orphanage
John Old
Norfolk
Edenston
J. Warren
Luminous powder tale and shipwreck report in Berkley town
A fragmentary Berkley item describes a man confined at home by illness and a bizarre London Daily News note about Charles Henry’s luminous sulphate of zinc used for glow. It cites atmospheric house scenes lit by glow, a moonlit apartment at five, and a phantom light effect. A separate dispatch from Richmond, Va., reports the schooner James A. Og, carrying coal from New York, ashore after foundering east of Cape Henry. eight feet of water, crew rescued, owner A C Newberry et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Daily News
M. Charles Henry
MM. Henry
School of Higher Stuido
Damon
Alaéddin
Jace
Hichmond
Mareh
James
James Summers
Allyn’s Point
Cape Blenry
Torrie Estes
Itere Bie Esperlenor
Mugene Nick Wn
Anite
Dunog
A.C. Newberry
New York
Local visitors and residents noted in Enfield and area
Miss Heptinatull returns to her home in Enfield after visiting Mrs. Mareis accompanied by Mrs. Morris and Mr. George Leach of New York. Quoted paths include Seaboard Airline operator taking a trip and Mr. May of Macon working relief. Mrs. Green of Warrenton and her daughter Dr. Picot have returned home yesterday.
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Littleton
Nol
Maret
Heptinatull
Robert Mareis
Thin Place
Enfield
Morris
George Leach
New York
Quotz
Path
Seaboard Airline
May
Macon
le Working Relief
Dr. Green
Warrenton
Dr. Picot
Absolute Power in Electric Phenomena Study Sparks Debate
A long, fragmented report discusses high level claims about electricity and nerve stimulation. It references scientists like Jacob von Nordlow and an experimenter and photographer named Von Judko, detailing electrical discharges in living subjects and devices used to visualize them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebor
Venhun
Perhin
Wether Govionin
Countelor
Jacob von Norklow
Bette
Paria
Bay Wow
Surat
Iin
von Judko
Tom
Electric discharges and mystic visions in scientific plates
The article discusses a U.S. Government report detailing bodily electric discharges in plates, strange apparitions, and speculative explanations. It notes Von Judko’s experiments with intertwined hands and electric radiation, debating moisture and skin factors, and mentions Mine Nansen, Norway’s concert singer, with lineage tying to naturalist Michael Surs and poet Welhaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Judke
von Judko
Nansen
Norway
Nupsen
Michael Surs
Welhaven
Celia A Rey
Stables Rebuilt at 229 High Street Portsmouth
At 229 High Street Portsmouth the rebuilt stables on lg and GIS Aliddle street offer horse care services. Board for two months, clipping, teeth whitening, medicines, and habit breaking for balking or running away. Horses for sale or exchange. patrons invited to visit. Respeat is T. 3 Have come to stat.
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Gis Aliddle Street
Portsmouth
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Portsmouth News
Hammill's
A. J. Phillips
Oxford Hall
Portsmouth Lumber Company
Crawford Street
Mina Nehtapno
LE Ectuary
A Wu
Mmewe County
R Welton & CO
Allan-Waddill-Lamb
Democratic League For Goodvernment
John Awd Purcell
Thon
J.taylor Bryson
Cortie
Order of the Law and Order Hearue
Wihel
Rly
Dumamers Syd Drerlerss
Amon
Benator Flood
Play
Agu
Winnagun
Plinugain
Evans
Powhatan
Penthenon
Senate
Unaoagin
Flooda
Air
Flanagan
James H. Pave
James MN. Boyd
Manters’ National Bank
Pace
Chesterfield County
Manchestef
Lily
Reler Ta Walker
George Walker
Heighbor's
Eich van
North Carolina
THE
City OF
Raleigh
State Commissioner OF Agriculture
Vorty
Buenia—A Ciinekinde Bae
Tee Cotta Noga Arid MiliNnol
Lawlel L. Russell
Chovernier
Countie
Waren
Pomler
Columbus
W. i
Allen
Wile County
Omnd
Atal Niels Hinds
Ube
Wothere
Norih Votliisk
Toelidlag
Wits
Seedley Norte
Phe
Terry Pod
Elazt
Ron
Martin
Berkley Avenue
Elpur
George Dintherway
Hilt Homae
Malin Street
Our Town
Livrheron
U.S. Gov't Report
California Fie Syrup Co
ADV' S
James M
Wellenbr
Park View
London
Marktt
E. C. Brooks
Y. Net
Rsha
S. Goodalan's
Corner High
Washington Streama
Mason's
Leggett
W. Hudgins & CO
Ge T
Wilkins
Bescause Hie
County Strees
Joan L. Watson
C. Nash
High ST
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