County Court term opens as local notices and incidents fill town
Broad list of court, police, and community items from the county including the March term starting tomorrow, a chicken thief shot in Brighton, assault cases, a request for warrants, sermons and baptisms, fraternal lodge news, funerals, and local measurements of property and roads. Key names include Rev Dr A E Owen, John Stewart, Ned Small, Constable Whitehurst, and J S Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 5
Crawford
Brighton
Chancery
Circuit Court
Ned Small
Col
Alfriend
Washington In- Burrier Company
Oliver Winningder
Whitehurst
John Stewart Ws
Central Charen
Minyors
Justice Rutter
Omeer
A. E. Owen
Halifax
N.C
Thompson City
Perros
Senate
Naval Committees
Board of Trade Rooms
Fletcher
Williamethorpe
Herkley
Columbia Street
Washington
Hinman
Wanmil
New York
Grand Lodge of
Oo. P
Chiesville
W. OS. Barton
Ro. Owen
Old Dey Lodge
James W. Stroud
Woman tied to hotel thefts tracked to Washington
Yesterday morning detective Henry Lavey and Mr Mic Man arrived from Washington with letters from the police chief. They arrested Jula Brown, a chambermaid at the Chamberlain Hotel, for stealing 100 worth of silverware and other items. They recovered table linens, towels, plates, and more, later returning them to Washington. Brown, linked to several thefts, has three sons suspected of disposing of goods. A colored man who stole a watch valued at 160 dollars will be sent back from Newport News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lavey
Washington
MiMic Man
Jula Brown
Hipley
Chamberlain Hotel
Ay Minian
General Mahone
Shayling
Brown
Mr. Flings
Ms. Long
Mr. Ulman
Christmans
Portsmouth
Petion
Ripley
Hiinan
County Street
Oficer
Newport News
Mi 4S
Sailor Arrest Incident and Death Report
Playlog Politomnau May Cause Some olde. Two young Sports pretended county officers to arrest a sailor in County street extended. He resisted and a gun was drawn but taken away. the sailor was jailed for disorderly conduct. Officials later refused to press charges, and the sailor plans to sue for malicious trespass. Also notes the death of Stephen Mellorney in New Orleans, a Portsmouth native who served in Caimes' Battery during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waitor
Ives
Hwy
Priday
New Orlentia
Wm. N. Jmfelisrney
Portsmouth
Stephen
New Orleans
Mr. Mellorney
Caimes
Louisiana
Portsmouth Port City Ball Team Shows Strong Early Form
Thirteen members of the Portsmouth Tour worked yesterday with pitcher McKenna arriving after travel. The Virginian praises the roster as the best Virginia league squad yet, highlighting infielders Marr Rinman Burke Heilmay and strong hitters Burke Marr Rieman Molly Jouss and pitchers Vought Odwell and Rozs. The club plans intensive practice and unity, aiming to deter weak performance and deter players from leaving for greener fields as management emphasizes readiness and discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
McNenara
Rey McKenna
Lynchburg
Bitcher
Virginian
Virginia
Marr
Rinman
Burke
Heilmay
Elven J
Bein
Tena Pever Botien Legeth Ao
Qalle
Rieman
Molly
Spa
Hell
Vousht Aml Ifargorves
Paul Jouss
Kileman
Rollins
Charles T. Bland
Closing Out Sale Promises Bargains At High Street Stores
Local shops announce a closing out sale with low cash prices on fabrics towels linens and garments at 2290 High Street and 200 High Street. March 10 sale hours 10 am with items including ginghams towels and caps, plus suits ready to order from 17.10. Levy Jacobs promotes affordable menswear for all sizes.
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Windsor
Hamburg
Wehall
High Street
Levy & Jacobs
Church Services and Sunday Programs Across Local Congregations
Holboys on Gourt Street hosts morning services with Pastor Owen and Sunday school at 9, followed by a discussion at 1:30 p.m. led by Rev. Jon Han on Catholic and Baptist differences. Calvary Baptist outlines Sunday school at 9:30, preaching at 11 and 7:30. Monumental MB Church announces 9:15 Sunday school and multiple service times with pastor L. Bettys. Monumental Rosebuds hold their monthly meeting at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holboys
Gourt Street
Bedget Church
Calvary Baptist Church
C. Davis
Bom
HH. Rodman
Dl. Im
Ll. B. Bettys
Mpnorth League
Monumental Rosebuds
Arrival of corvette Adame and gunboat Yorktown at Chontu Wy
A San Francisco telegram reports the corvette Adame arriving at Chontu Wy on March 1st and the Bennington departing for San Francisco for precautionary protection of American interests. The Adames hull will be examined in dry dock at Puget Sound for cleaning. The Yorktown arrived from Pagoda. The Bennington will survey the California coast for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inteast Naval News
Wranleeton
Maret
Navy Department
San Francisco
Chontu Wy
Maren
Adame
Benuington
SanFrancisco
Bennington
Thenelula
Adams
Howolul de Jenn
Puxet Sound
Washleston
California
Bennigton
Yorktown
Ae Wumoy
Ching
Pagoda
Navy Yard Notes Scripted Changes At March
Navy yard notes report activity as the Raleigh left dry dock for Newport News to coal and head to sea on a trip then return for a long stay. Rumors of sealed orders prove unfounded as the Wahneta sails with stores for the Maine. A small increase in the force is planned for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pala
Raleigh
Newport News
Eades
Maine
Chicken Thief Strikes Cuthrell Yard on Effingham Street
A night-time theft near Effingham and Reece saw a thief carry off several game chickens valued at fifty dollars from Mr. Cuthrell’s coop. The loss was discovered later when the owner checked the yard. In a separate notice, Tax Treasurer George A. Tabb warns taxpayers to file state tax returns earlier than usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Cuthrell
Effingham Street
Reece Avenue
George A. Tabb
Elvis Matlee
Liz
Varmier
Southern railway to open freight office in city
The Southern railway will tomorrow open an office in this city to handle freight from Am Merton’s wharf at Water and London streets. Arthur Emmerson will be the local agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Am Merton
Woarf
Water
Londonels
Arthur Emmerson
Local notices and church listings from Berkley area
Community announcements list church services in Berkley and nearby Knott's Island Maryland and Virginia with times for Armstrong Memorial Presbyterian 11 am and 7 30 pm Sunday school 6 30, Christian Endeavor 4 30, plus Hosebuds Society Chestnut Street M F Church 4 30 with a program. Advertisements promote wallpapering upholstering and carpet work and groceries including Smithfield ham and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satwiay
Young Old
New York
Norfolk County
Portsmouth
Iorge Y. Old
Berkley
Whitworth
Knott's Island
N. c
Lila Covey
Maryland
Armstrong Memorial Presbyterian Church
W. A. Slaymaker
Christian Endeavor Society
Burrough
Horkley Avenue Baptist
Hosebuds Society
Chestnut Street
M. F
Willie Graves
T. Dashields
Mabel Martin
Mr. Etheridge
Mr. Ghundler
Mise H. Winningder
North Carolina Testing Fertilizers and Political Moves
A Timwway to be built and the MellonGarden Fertilizer trials expand at Howler Pines with sixty acres of plots for strawberries and other crops. Gov. Aycock appoints C B Aycock as orator. Moye names Hackett as St John’s Day orator. The Populists and Republicans renew ties as campaigns loom. Warren County GOP backs McKinley, Pritchard, and Dr. L. Russell for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haleigh
N. C
Spwcral
A. K. Metlure
Mithidelphia Vines
Executive Mansion
Data Railway
Yosemite Valley
Athintic
Norfolk
Maletgh
Charlotte
Rutherfordton
Asheville
Nak
Howler Pines
State Horticultural Society
Governor’s Guard
D. N. Bogart
York
S. C
Charies Smith
Thant
Smith
Warren County
Republican Executive Committee
McKinley
Pritchard
Dr. L. Russel
Walter Fine found dead near Henderson tracks in accident
Walter Fine, 21, of Greystone, was found beside a railroad track about two miles from Henderson yesterday afternoon around 6 o'clock. Autopsy and examination showed no broken bones beyond a bruise. police noted possible fall on the track as the cause. Nearby, a burglary attempt at Davis & Roger’s store interrupted by a policeman ended with the burglar fleeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
N. C
Walter Fine
Greystone
Davis & Roge
Mayden
Ned
Wood
Rosm Warren
Jam H.laseler
Hansemas
Va., Yesterday. Miss Idvale Cheatham
Durham
Arch Cheatham
Local Notes from EXSWIELD Area Report
Mofield XN and Maren M Speectal T F Woodlard of Raleigh visited the town yesterday. H C Obyan of Goldsboro was in town yesterday. M McMann of Kinston and T Price of Mafiton were here for business. One hundred fifty wagons loaded with guano left town yesterday. A mile owned by a colored man ran away yesterday and broke his neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mofield
Maren M
T. F. Woodlard
Raleigh
H. C. Obyan
Goldsboro
Hay
McMann
Kinston
T. ©. Price
Mafiton
Lawyer heads to Lewis ton on professional business
Mr T R Thenvom, a local lawyer, departed this morning for Lewis ton Bertle county on professional business. The Northampton and Hertford railroad wreck has been cleared and trains are running regularly. Methodist Church repairs proceed quickly with new stained glass windows enhancing appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Thenvom
Lewiston
Bertle County
Northampton
Hertford
Jamesville Notes and Local Happenings
Jamesville reports the death of Mrs. Sallie Brown at her home and mentions Mr. Hallie Hazlett's illness. Local youths plan a new baseball ground and prepare to improve the field as the season approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamesville
Sallie Brown
Hallie Hazlett
Spring suitings for Easter at popular prices
Suilts in Order offers spring suitings for Easter at popular prices. Frai 13.50 to 22.50. M. ROSENBAUM, 116 and 118 High street. For one week all winter stock including dress goods, men and boys' overcoats, blankets, gloves, etc. A. J. PHILLIPS, Under Oxford Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Rosenbaum
High Street
A. J. Phillips
Oxford Hall
Weworth Snc
Seaboard Visit and Church Event Report
Mr. Charlie Harrell from New York and his family are guests of W. C. Parker in Seaboard. A well attended entertainment at the colored church last night is noted. Also mentions new children’s caps at CHAS R. WELTON & CO.
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Wilton
Maren
Mrs. Ho
Allen
Ler Hughie
Rocks
Sherif Arrington
Nashville
Servo I
Deitester
Olivers
Greenville
Neck
Wid
Miamile
Winns
Getan
Nannie Harrison
Wiest
Bryce Hhowerk
WNL
Ve . Cheatin
Ebout Jaya Miles
Toewal My
Marion
Wuuns
Nettle Jerveys
Monte
Toby Drew
Nolvy
Lown
Ulisse
Rubi
Wilson
Net
John Burton
Couptainas Miaviha Draeknes
Helard Godwin
Gertrude Iorham
Eve Misroer
Miena Ortager
Clyde Moore
Cauptain
Fred, Conan
Ei McCain
Milton Bynum
Svend
Alten Tom
Chive Pascal
Capmany Amsello Piver
Eile Parner
Joste Whitehead
Rosa Wells
Minnie Cirten
Niamie Warren
May Mieres
Daisy Hest
Edith Ivey
Jessie Ward
Grave Tomlinson
Kate Perren
Sills
Penale Kollowk
Copreda
Walter Ward
Kate Connor
Kate Pace
Ab Idio
G. Mo Miller
Baltimore
Averml
St. Louis
M. Averill
J. Dimlawr
ML Taylor
M. Farnie
Arrington
Cord. J. Daniel
Halifax
Noa
Pau McNeil
Philadelphia
Aod Littl
Albert Ffarrisen
Marrriage
Taylor
L. &. Woodard
Seaboard, N. C
Chariie Harrell
New York
W. C. Parker
Colored Church
Chas, R. Welton & CO
B Wilkins Sells Dry Wood and Coal in Portsmouth
B Wilkins offers dry wood stored in a large shed to stay dry and coal from Thacker Coal. Phone 515 and office numbers 209 and 64 County Street. Also available for rent are five room dwellings on Crawford Street near the market with monthly rents from 8 to 25 dollars plus city water and modern conveniences. Joan L Watson, 209 High Street, Portsmouth Va 229 High Street.
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Portsmouth Adv's
Metcy Creatin
Jefferson and
Seventh Streets
Portamouth
Baresain
Court Street
T. F. Maguire
Dinwildle St
Portsmouth
Sanris-Lnk
London Street
HH. L. Watts
High Street
Maril Tz
Hi. B. Wilkins
Thacker Coal
Elasty
County Street
Crawford Street
Joan L. Watson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Poe
Thompson Tract of
MR. Grant
Oficer Winningder
Dr. Owen
Oliver
Hill
Grice Lodge
David W. Guinn
Tidewater Lodge
Davis
Scottsville
Order of Hibertians
St. Patrick’s
Hotel Vernon
Virginius A. Grant
M. B. Church
Y's
Willie Faison
Dinwiddle
Pirst Street
Jefferson and Seventh Streets
Portsmouth Y's
James Thompson
Scott Street
Foreman
Po Ham
King Streets
A. A. Belisvly
Sullbor Wright
The
Atlantic and Danville Railroad
Kirquit Court
Wright
Dugey
California Vig Syrup Co
Wasl
Vought
Tite
William Hallman
Odwell
Prich
Shill
Piicher
Rozs
Cluir
A. BE. Owen
Lena May Badmunuds
Clty
Fukin
Navy
Smithfield
Rumford
Elgin Creamery
Pharson
Corner
Keen
Bart
Leavening Powe
U.S. Gov't Report
North Carolina
Aycock
Orier
Exswield
Jachson
SEA Dwar
Raphael
William of
Malmesbury
Edgar the Pacific
Wilingm
Twellahti
Edgar
England
Mitch Wiistt
A. Tabe
Teddy
All Dentera
E. C. Brooks Comp'y
Washington Street
Mingh
Waverly
W.N. White
High ST
É&C
Goodman's
Corner High
Washington Streste
Plymouth
Porto Rico
Europe
W. Hudgins & Co
Nash
Middle Street
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