Portsmou th News From All Over Town
Rehearsing for the Congress of Nations in Portsmouth and nearby items report a busy day. Funeral for Hugh Gilroy, marriage on Glasgow Street, Hebrew wedding, pay day at the navy yard, and a snow shower noted. Street gutter repairs urged, rail workers to be paid, and box cars to be built for Seaboard Air Line. Shown are local notices on a delayed court session, arrests, and the sale at Chicago Bargain House with low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jang Foreman
Navy Yard
Manila
Bleyelys
Glasgow Street
Port Royal
D. C
County Street
Station House
Beln
Portsmouth
John W. Borum
North Street
Ely
John Knight
Atlante
M.D. Lumber
Newport News
Wugh Clleoy
Beitty
John Ashton
Wirginia Military School
Amy Boy
My. Ashton
Unity Pally Schools
Fashion and home decor deals in a busy storefront ad
A compact local ad page highlights spring suitings from Z Levy & Jacobs at low prices and promotions from Rosenbaum and J Crawford's Furniture. It also advertises wallpapering, upholstery, and a sale on winter stock at A J Phillips. A Hromo Quinine laxative tablet offer and children’s caps from Chas Welton & Co close the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, R. Welton & Co
New Torpedo Boat Policy and Local News Items
Congress debates keeping torpedo boats in service after completion with three new sheds for $150000 each at Portsmouth New York and Norfolk to house ten boats per shed and two boat classes planned. Also reports on custody case in New York and Berkeley fire incident involving Agnes Lester and three children plus Epworth League meeting highlights and program details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Navy Department
Cons Bress
Portsmouth
N. W
New York
Norfolk
Twn
Agnes Lester
Columbia Steel
Milnes
Cotton Factory Stockholders Meet Over Bond Disposals
At a Monday stockholders meeting the cotton factory reported 25 000 worth of bonds sold and appointed a committee to pursue recovering the property from a receiver. The committee began work yesterday and will report at the next meeting tonight. Also notices mark the death of Mr Gorman Cherry and a burglary at Mr Chavies Ro Nagh’s Queen Street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neely Qriles
Chavies Ro Nagh
Queen Street
Isuane Butt
Fayette Sirent
Constable Arrests Allan Jones in Assault Case
Constable Ripley arrested Allan Jones yesterday morning for assaulting Merritt Rodgers. Jones, described as colored, used a cat pipe and struck Rodgers on the head and arm, requiring medical attention. Jones was jailed for examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley
Allan Jones
Merritt Rodgers
Jones
Rodgers
Death of Infant Daughter of Mr and Mrs Stringer
The infant Sarah Ann Stringer, aged ten months, died yesterday at the family home 425 Jeury Street. The funeral from the parents residence is planned for this afternoon at 2 30 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius J. Stringer
Meath
Sarah Ann
Jheury Street
Shipp Brothers to perform special charity show at Kirn Hall
The Shipp Brothers present a special entertainment tonight at Kirn Hall to benefit the 4H Boys' Charity Fund. Their performances are praised as wonderful and are expected to draw strong local interest. The White Rubors join in at Oxford Hall this evening for an engaging program of varied and highly regarded entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipp Brothers
Kirn Hall
BPO Flks
Oxford Hall
Go To Hamm tl's Advertised Sale This Week
Bargains beckon at g20 high street with low prices on Smithdela hams Yeast powders butter and molasses New Orleans products and canned goods including salmon sardines and creamery items at home prices L H Pearson Phone 988 Corner Green and Bart
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamm Tl
High Street
Mrumford
Baltimore
New Orleans
Elgin Creamery
Jobsters
L. H. Pearson
Corner Green
Bart
Murder in a Jealousy Case Cleared by Verdict in Hastings Court
Petersburg notes report the Hastings Court trial of Matthew Jones charged with murdering his wife. The jury found him guilty of some degree of homicide after a morning of instruction and lengthy argument, with motions for a new trial pending. Snow fell overnight, affecting little else beyond civic notices and a local yacht club election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doe Jones
Petersburg
Hastings Court
J. M. Mullen
the Commonwealth
Matthew Jones
Wiliam Th. Jones
The
Commonwealth
Messrs
Charles Hall Davis
Charles Trotter Lassiter
Jones
Builly
Uhen
Atlantic Coast Line
Appomattox
Carter MH
Arthur W. Woods
John Moyles
Peter FP. Spotswood
Robert Cabaniss
Dunlop, Jr
Charles Chon
Weossuiy
Paw Beyrye
Eonay and Western Railroad
Peter
Norfolk
Norfall
Walters yacht Margarita links to Baltimore magnate heritage
In a Baltimore Mil March item, Henry Walters of this city and Montpelier, owner of the Walters art galleries, purchased the yacht Margarita from Col A L Drexel of Philadelphia and applied for membership in the New York Yacht Club. The vessel, 240 feet long, once named Sempranyls, was built in 1889 for M. Max Lewbauity of Wirls and averaged twelve knots across the Atlantic. Walters also owns a Wilmington horse and the nearby Mont Verhon estate.
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Kid
Baltimore
Mil
Mareh
Henry Walters
Sachs
Col AL JL
Drexel
Aiadelphia
New York Vyacht
Walters
Prinon
Atlantic Coast Line
Bbe
Walters Art Gallertes
Mont Volhon Phiee
Alseo
Wilmington
Waltes Vache
M. Max Lewbauity
Che Yachy
Colone
Death of Col W J Martin at Davidson College
North Carolina dispatch from Raleigh dated March 2 reports the death of Col W J Martin former professor of chemistry at Davidson College. He was 65, a native of Richmond Virginia, longtime Confederate Army officer and Presbyterian. The record notes his son is a professor at the University of Virginia. The piece also touches on regional rail bids and other local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N.C
W.J. Martin
Davidson College
Richmond
University of Virginia
Martin
Davidse Loring
Murthy
Southern Railway
Cape Hour
Yahi Valley
I. B.C. Tambley
Rowan County
Johannesburg
South Africa
North Carolina Sol
Winchester
MOGA
Supreme Court
Carteret County
James C. Maehtne
Loonie Media School
Shaw University
Merc
TT. Morgan
New York
Dorrwilter
Toston Watchsman
RL LL Deuwehas
Tanewell Couunty
Wm. Dark
Almines County
Venn
Erin
al Heishbor
Daetired
Edenton Socials and Local Happenings Report
Edenton residents share a Sunday visit from Washington and a brief sleet snow spell, while a number of locals joined the Skinner Point Fishery outing. Washington County’s Mr Cin visited Edenton days, editor A Hy Mitchell of Elizabeth City attended town, and J C Mond reported a bicycle theft and recovery near his home three weeks ago by a colored boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kudenton
D. C
Perlayy
John Reed
Washington, N. C
Edenton
aMmber
Mur
Skinner’s Point
Ci N
Washington County
Henderson News Briefs and Arrivals in March
In Henderson North Carolina on March 24 Mrs S J Parham of Louwishurs visits sister Mrs Cowper this week. Mrs FR G Wart of Louisburg visits Mrs WLU Hart. Hotel arrivals list J Priest Thadker at Marienburg Hotel with various travelers. Rail lines including Northern Railway and connections to Norfolk and Virginia cities noted.
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Wo Manor
Iletsh
Neveh
CTR
Wines
North Capilinas A.V. Shit
Wadetpita
Day
Wok
Renn
Durkin and
Northern Railway A Bt
Lawrence
Thurham
Northern Orailway
M. P
M. P. Fieown, Nortah O Tor Wo, Joweh, Kaaieas’ Clits, Mor ‘T
Local Notes From Scotland Community Visitings
SCOTLAND NOH Scotland Neevk reports March 21 Spe Mab A Maye snow stop page here around 12 o clock fast miechs Hearty Lavelock pbs marntiae Mr T H Waskell left yesterday for Beaufort called there by the extra ine ss of his sister Mrs Chive Lanier and Miss Pathe Hardison of Willameon visiting Airs BOT Whitehead Mrs Spiver of Hertie county visita her sletey Mr KOOB Hancock Mr 2 Ligman of tieenwille was here yesterday visiting his brother Mr A P Wyman Dr C A Whitehead left for Larboro yesterday
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Scotland
Neevk
Ofelock
Hearty Lavelock
Pbs Marntiae
T. H. Waskell
Beaufort
Chive Lanier
Mise Pathe
Amputation Incident Report From Local News Briefs
A brief, unreadable clipping notes an elderly colored woman, 80, reportedly had her arm amputated by Jenkins several Quays ago. A traveling salesman, J. C Peele, is mentioned with a reference to Siday at his home. J. W. Powell held a regular appoint at the Lantist Church Sunday night with a large crowd attending each service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins
Shela
J. C Peele
Siday
J. W. Powell
Ancestry notices and local quarrels in Enfield area
Enfield March 24 special report notes Ann Puarsath returning to her home in Wilmeton Me Prot Wrelich of Mallfax mentioned in Tow Must deh. Several youths in the town are seen playing whist and other games. Curtis at Tarbore reported yesterday with a daily paper offer for ten weeks.
Local disturbance ends with man injured near Seton Hotel
A fragmented report from Halifax details a melee near the Seton Hotel area. A man living nearby fell and was injured as police and onlookers watched. Names and precise actions are unclear due to the damaged text.
Berkeley Motoring Rowing Mirror Amid Street Turmoil
The text describes a chaotic scene in Berkeley with chants and lively contest between parties. Mentions Warner, Sidley, McMidlen, and a group advancing toward a central area as onlookers cheer. A boat like vessel and noisy crowd surge through the streets as drivers press forward amid confusion.
Cloraane Wis the Winner in Striking Race
Cloraane Wis claimed first place in a high stakes track event with a 2000 sovereign prize. Lowen Maireh finished second and WY governings took third as competitors raced over a mile distance. Pawsset's Clorane, aged 0, was noted as a prominent entrant with ties to the Phosad Dat Copy. Lord Diesebery's Quarrel Cinte Torrar placed fourth, while Colonel North's Midleble, aged 6, also contended.
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Lowen
Pawsset
Lord Diesebery
North
Attempted criminal assault in Richmond targets prominent family daughter
A report from Richmond Virginia notes an attempted criminal assault on the young daughter of a prominent local figure. Details are sparse with no further information available at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Wiraaw
Campaign in Afeien Adrica Sees Chamber Vote Approval
The campaign in Afeien Ieone Miaveh continues after the See Pinanes won approval from the Chamber of epics to carry on the efforts. The vote supports ongoing operations in Adrica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieone
Miaveh
Pinanes
Mimnousky
Chamber of Epics
Adrica
Largest fish shipment sails from Nas Saken pier northbound
The large shipment of fish, over 100 boxes, departed Nas Saken pier yesterday for destinations north. Nearby, a small leap year party at Mrs. Pearing on Rong Street celebrated with about ten couples. Mr. EC Puller and Miss Mary Land wed quietly at Wesley Williams’s residence on Poindexter Street Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flizabeth Clis
N.C
Marek M.spie Ehib
EC. Puller
North Carolina Iron Works
Mary Land
Wesley Willams
Poindexter Street
Hobgood Gossip Moves and Arrivals in Town
Hobgood North Carolina notes on residents and visitors with several moves and new roles. Mr Hobday of Norfolk Virginia in town for a visit while Jed Savage departed for Purville North West. W D Pender headed home to Whitakers North Carolina after a trip. M Clark former Brice Virginia operator now night operator here. Ed Gatling spent days in Motown last week greeting friends. Rev Hines Presbyterian minister moved from Parmill New York to Hobgood. W W Clark from Melford moved his family to town and entered the mercantile business.
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Marehy
Haeripion
Wilson
Woo
Aes Warrior
N. C
Hack Creek
Lary Moore
Rernville
Ma-Conmperossia
Givorge
Newbern
York
Major Chant
Koleni Smith
Koning Plesdy
James G. Kate J Bon
John T. Orrinstey
H P Baker
W. S. Magnis
Wt. Sharp
Ernest Young
Dunn
Ty Ourelty
Peerk
Speyer Barnes
Oolore
Law Warner
Spotner
Tibet
J. C. Parmer
Selofeld
Linville
Schooldlehl
Washington
sSeautis
M Rowe
Chack Creek
Kolnan
Hebgood
Oa. Hobday
Norfolk
Tueday
Jed. Savage
Purrville
Pender
Whitakers
M. Clark
Brice
Ed. Gatling
Motown
Row
Hines
Parmill
N. Y
Hobgood
Nen
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Portsmouth News
City Hospital
U Congress of Naedoms Incas
John W. Haroy
Air Line
Hugh Gilroy
Senborr
Shimon
Lartman
Tunnelion
West Va
Tas
Colle
Trey Chamberhaln
Chance
Chicago
Igh Street
Z Levy & Jacoors
Suitsio
Rosenbaum
J. &. Crawford
A. J. Phillips
Berkley
Monental Epworth League
Epworth League
Scott Voval
Martin Trechtithon
Meiss Belek
Dey
Misa Thurston
Martin Rechuuon
Antelott
Miss Thurston
MY. Bey
Gorman Cherry
German Cherry
Dhal
Monidkey
Cherry
Wike
Reinning
Oake Grove Cemetery
M Das Pipe
de. Jarmison
London
Jamison
Bow Street
Palders
Witne Wis
Berthelot
Paris
M. Berthefot
Porelen Affaira
France
Great Britain
Maype
M. Lockroy
Spain
English Channel
Bay of Biscay
Supreme Court of Appoats
Supreme Court of Au
S. Thompeson
Puysher
George L. Chriztling
EO Carter
John Tmunter
Con. United
Tomerray Corbin
Minneapolis
Ata
A Kk. Rice
Tawney
Cushman
Davis
North Carolina
Col
Cape Fear and
Yaikin
Medien Helon
Shawn
Coban
Noh
Halifax
Halific
Soo
Fenhor
Wale Wurst Vollero
Sun Way
Amewvlay Florian
Ribyard Coban
Pilery
Mr AA
Ores
Senda Todd
Warner
Alecuw
Homer
Jeter
Uisienss
Merais
Sidley McMidlen
Ein
Alste
Cieelwred
Chitvilon
Percy Moore
Dos Williee
Cloraane Wis
Afeien
California Vig Syrup Co
Elizabeth Cry
Hovdgood
Stoxabel, N.C
Speclan
W. W. Clark
Melford
Norfleet and
Harrison
London Street
Hu. L. Watts
Negan
S. Goodman
Wigh
W. C. Pack
I. Williams
Carolinkw
Mr. Johnson
CW Virginia
Hudgins & Co
Ta Te
Genent
Tke Association
P. the
C. Tt
Welton & Co
W. C. Nash
Inter
Ww. Co. Nash
High ST
Portamouth Water Front Land Company
Pinner'a
Heal Estate
Joan L. Watson
mris-Im
Wigh St
E. C. Brooks
B. Wilkodns
Thacker Coal
Crawford Street
John L. Wace
Middle Street
ScUshteu
Jim Kid
mcEvans
Cominnati
China
Jonny Deloney -Rigme
Aoate
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