Man Detained After Stabbing Woman In Godwin Street Fight
Charles Parker and Maria Dyson fought on Godwin street as Parker stabbed Dyson multiple times and cut her throat. A lynch mob formed but Parker was taken to Justice Haynes and jailed. Dyson, named Marla by report, claims Parker attacked her for money and that she avoided fatal harm. the doctor says she is critically ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesto
Charles Parker
Maria Dyson
Godwin Street
Parker
Marla
Birthday party aids church fund drive at Central M. E.
The Furnest Workers' Society hosts a birthday party at Central M. E. Church to boost the sinking fund for a new church. Free refreshments will be served. The program features a Beethoven Sonate Pathetique, recitations by Miss Juelle Bidgood and Miss Watson Veeadl, and multiple vocal solos by Miss A Campbell, Miss C G Riddick, and Miss K Bayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Furnest Workers’ Society
Beethoven
M. Agnes Chiy
Mir Watson Veeadl
A. Campbell
Juelle Bidgood
CG. Riddick
Mim Watson
K. Bayton
Portsmouth Team Names for Season Revealed
The Virginian promises full disclosure of the Portsmouth squad with names including Red Armstrong, John Judkins, Sam Watts, Charlie Nume, Wright, Garnett, Carter, Clements, and others. The roster lists positions from pitcher to infielders and outfielders, as curiosity grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
The
Virginian
Red" Armstrong
John Judkins
Wickers
Sam Watts
Charlie Nume
Deka Wright
Red
Death of Miss Evelyn Hartt at Court Street home
Miss Evelyn Hartt eldest daughter of the late Samuel Hartt and Celestia Hartt died at 9 10 p m Sunday night at her mother's home 82 Court Street She was sister to William H Hartt chief draughtsman in the navy yard construction department She was a member of Court Street Presbyterian Church and her funeral was to be held today at 1 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Hartt
Samuel ‘Tl. Hartt
United States Navy
Celestia Pp. Fhartt
Court Street
Wiliam H. Hartt
Navy Yard
Hartt
Court Street Presbyterian Church
Steady Nerves and Pure Blood Promise
A 19th century pitch urges steady nerves for lion hunters and business men alike. It claims nerve stability comes from pure blood via proper digestion and cites Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as the remedy. Testimonies from a Chester County man, Samial Walker, accompany an offer for a medical book and free advisory details from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasiscia
Samial Walker
Msu
Parkesburg
Pierce
Common Sense
Ashknress
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Baffele
N.Y
Baptist Preachers' Association Meets at Court Street Church
The Baptist Preachers' Association met at Court Street church with Rev J J Hall in the chair. Reports from Central Avenue and other churches note new members by baptism and letter, large Sunday school increases, revival progress, and a children's meeting with 200 attendees pledging not to smoke. Dr Owen reports illness in the wife of Dr W B Duling and prayers are offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Preachers’ Association
Court Street Church
J. J. Hall
Central Avenue Church
E.R. Dudley
Fourth Street Church
WW. OF. Fisher
Speight
Willian
Atexande Baptist
Freemason Stree
Wharton
Calvary Church
PL S.C. Davis
Lowe
West Norfolk
Braxton Craig
Spurgeon Memorial
F. WH. Martin
First Church
E.B. Hatcher
Grace Church
JL. R. Wright
Court Street
A. J. Owen
Death of Well-known Endy Woman Mrs Bland
Mrs Louisa Francis Bland aged about sixty four, wife of George W Bland, died at 631 Bart Street at 6 15 yesterday morning after heart trouble. She leaves sons Charles T and George W Bland and daughters Mrs Charles M Ewell Mrs Samuel Litheridge and Mrs Thomas Simpson of Newport News, a sister and ten grandchildren. Funeral conducted by Dr Ray from the residence at 3 o clock tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Francis Bland
George W. Bland
Bart Street
Gland
Charles T
George W. Gland
Charles M. Ewell
Samuel Litheridge
Thomas Simpson
Newport News
Ray
Central Church
Constable Fines Man For Carrying a Pistol After Highway Shooting
Sunday afternoon Constable Mathews tracked two sulky riders toward Skeeler's farm hearing shooting in the woods. A tall black man was stopped after a pistol was found on him. He was brought to jail, and Justice Helmden later dismissed the highway shooting charge and fined $23 for carrying a pistol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
Skeeler
Ile
Helmden
Horace Grant
Rodman
Western Branch
Armistead's Station
Grant
Fred
J. W. Rutter
Sevyou Colored Dudes Day for Disorderly Conduct
Sunday seven colored men from Norfolk visited, rode a street car, sang loudly, then went to North Street Church. On their way home they were noisy and hallooing on High Street. Officer Shannon arrested them, bail posted, hearing held, each fined two dollars after admitting they were singing loudly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
North Street
Shannon
Wis Honor
Call Extended to Nominee for Local Church Pastor
At a Sunday afternoon meeting of a combined Church and Baptist church, the congregation extended a call to Ten W Savare of Turboro NC to become pastor. Four applicants were considered. Ravage received more votes than all others combined, making the outcome likely despite others' support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Ehuren
W. V. Savare
Turbora
N.C
Ravage
Unclear Field Narrative of Harsh Encounter and Flight
A fragmented report describes Harvey Stat ford on South Sloper Street Saturday afternoon. While riding, he encounters Armisteils store where twelve negroes allegedly surge toward a pistol threat. May Starford allegedly precedes the incident and the assailants flee into the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Statford
South Sloper Eye
Armisteils
Starford
Two Marriages and a Townwide Notice Recorded
Fragmented 19th century local report notes two marriages planned for Thursday, ongoing week events, court actions, and community updates. Mentions Hastings Court, arrests, race-train stops, a dance, a piano recital, and local church gatherings with several named residents and places.
Two men arrested for passing forged checks in Portsmouth
On Saturday two men presented a forged $24 check at a Portsmouth bank. Bank staff refused to cash it due to a mismatched signature. The men then tried again at a local store on Queen Street and were identified by witnesses. Jacobson alerted authorities, leading to arrests and detention for ten days while further evidence is gathered. Both suspects denied the charges, lacked funds, and carried keys and a pocket torch. investigators plan further inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
M. Jacobson
Maupin
Jaccobson
Tiubert
Queen Street
Hubert
Mr Jacobson
Mammer
Ma. Phammer
Huebert
Mr. Jacobson
Mr. Jacobs
Afr. Maupin
Ciacorey Kirk
Philadelphia
Kirk
George Jolson
Curtis
Sand Uhaidle
New York
510
Washington Street
Art
Funeral double: James Tunnler and Margaret McDonough
The funeral for James Tunnler occurred Sunday at Mrs Beaton’s residence with services by the Nev Afr Betty. Pallbears included John Geaton Richard Wernton and several Neville relatives. Margaret McDonough wife of Captain Pat McDonough was buried after a requiem mass at St Paul’s. Pallbearers listed as I Holden T Nee Brennan Riley John J McMahon and D P McDonough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Tunnler
William A. Neville
J. Samuel Neville
Thomas Nevile
Margaret McDonough
Pat Mc-Dondieh
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Str. Paul's Cemetery
Messrs
I. Holden
T. Nee
MM. Brennan
EE. Riley
John J. McMahon
Ale Donough
An Attempt to Rob Mr I F Powells Residence
Sunday morning an attempt was made to rob the residence of Mr B F Howell on Washington Street near High at about 130. Two railroad workers living over Mr Goodmans store near Howells home observed a nervous man trying to raise a window and shouted. The man fled. no pistols were fired. Howell's house had been robbed of several hundred dollars worth of goods only weeks earlier.
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Thupaday
Hastings
Thiad Crass
Tiarnes
Monumental Rosebud
Mary Courtney
Mathews County
Pete Hall
John Bateman
Alan
Armistead’s
Charles Graham
Denby
County Street
Grimes
Carey Grimes
Ammisteil's Woods
George A. Cummings
Waterfield
Port Norfolk
Pinner's Point
Neevro
Ella Moore
Carrie Wapper
Nado Griggs
Norfolk and Carolina
Court Streets
Frederick
Minner's Point
P. Patrick
Savannah
Brotherhood of Boilermakers
America
Thomas Colburn
Uhe
Young People’s Union
H. B. Johnson
Daniel
Iain
Ws. Truett
J. H. Proctor
WY Cmp Roctor
Ue Park View Church
Milla
Mary Jones
Sue Jones
Mark View
Washington Street
High
To Cure a Cold in One Day Detox Cure
Ad claims a laxative chromo quinine tablet titled cure, promising a one day cold relief. Offers druggists refund if not curing. Contains cryptic schedule and partial days.
See corewindows of children's goods at local stores
See corewindows of children's goods at Wook VIENELSON & GO and W. E. VIRNELSON CO. Phrases advertise dress goods embroideries and crochet items arrival of baby carriages tires and Gendron bicycles. Hats for children from 15 cents. Furniture and carpet house also promoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wook, Vienelson& GO
Crawmoti
Correction on Rumor About Loughran and St Elmo Hotel
A correction is printed stating that Mr Loughran did not intend to buy the St Elmo hotel or employ someone to run it. He disavows the rumor and cannot see how it started, noting the Virginia newspaper welcomed having two good hotels instead of one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loughran
St. Elmo Hotel
Ice Cream Social in Berkley for Main Street Church
An ice cream social at the residence of Mr and Mrs George Jey in Berkley tonight invites the public. Admission is free to support the Main Street Christian church. The Rev Wy Duke will preach at Spurireon Memorial church Brambleton on a friendship themed service at 7 20 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jey
Main Street
After the big Cripple Creek fire a severe cold ends after remedy
After a major Cripple Creek fire a person endures two severe cold spells and uses three small bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The remedy clears the cough and cold, with the editor noting high altitude makes remedy effective. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripple Creek
G. T. Henderson
Daily Alvertise
Neckwear Exhibit at Levy & Jacobs in Portsmouth
A line of neckwear once shown in Portsmouth or nearby is now on display at Levy & Jacobs Gent's Outfitters Under Madison 200 High Street. Charles R Welton & Co offers shirts made to fit. Hats are priced very cheap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Chamber
Portsmouth
Im. Thompson, Jr
Clay
Citi
Levy & Jacobs
Gent'a Outfitters
Madison
High Street
Charles R. Welton &Co
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Roender
Mary IX. Nash
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Dee
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I. F. Powell
Unem
A. J. Phillips
Oxford
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W. E. Virnelson
Our Children's
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Hunter Baltimore Rye
Pettitt Rants Traue
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Baltimore, Md
R. Worthy Smith
Columbia Hollding
ADV
Marbch
Maurice A. Brandt
Sunady
Norfolk and
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Walter
Mrumford
Globe Matches Se
L. H. Pearson Cor
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Green Streeta
Placke Poultry Association
W. G. Parker
MHS
Jacom Kaupiman
Crawford Street
Jomin T. King
Unity
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Carolina
Southampton County
Hama
New Orleans
Elenor & Armentrout
W. Hudgins & Co
H. B. Wilkin
Jno. L. VW
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