Daily Norfolk Briefs Notes Local Incidents And Updates
A collection of short items reports minor injuries from a switch engine collision and a gunshot wound to a county constable suspect, shop closures at Seaboard Air Line for boiler repairs, frost reports, and property sale of Morris place to Isaac Fass for 4000 dollars. Other notes include a Virginia antiquities meeting, a neglected infant incident, Nashville visitors from Ward Seminary, a jailed tramp, and a county court correction on a warrant misstatement.
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Daghietis
Gray
Scottsville
L. C. Godwin
Georgie Mathews
Baltimore
Seaboard Air Line
James Rea
Grant
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Odd Fellows” Hall
King and Court Streets
Ward Seminary
Nashville
Tenn
Elizabeth Taylor
Old Point
New York
Suez Canal
Rutter Tasue
Anderson
Haynes
Funeral of Elsey Fentress Held at Bagyist Church
Funeral services for Elsey Fentress were held yesterday afternoon at the Fourth Street Bagyist Church conducted by Rev. Fisher. Interment followed in Oak Grove Cemetery with pallbearers listed from various lodges and citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsey Fentress
Fourth Street
Mr. Fisher
Oak Grove Cemetery
Messrs
George Thompson
Charles G. Stores
Barney Rutter
Ciizens
Wm. C. Wheeler
Edward Welrsdorf
Old Dominion Lodge No
R. L. Hutchins
J. M. Broughton
Portsmouth Lodge
John W. Rutter
W. C. Edmonds
Naval
A. FL & Alm
Stealing Pony Apples Leads to Arrest in Norfolk Route
Yesterday afternoon at about 2 o clock High Conssalle Anderton arrested a colored truck driver named Russell for stealing apples. He had a load from Norfolk and four apples were taken from a barrel in the wagon. An officer saw the act, Russell was taken to the station, had a hearing, and was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Conssalle Anderton
Russell
Norfolk
Mayor Commits William Daniels for Thirty Days
William Daniels an elderly offender appeared before the Mayor on a disorderly conduct charge. He pleaded innocence but the mayor found the tale unconvincing and sentenced him to thirty days in jail, with release anticipated in time for truck picking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Daniels
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters For Sea Sickness And Ailments
Sea travelers and travelers by steamship or railroad report Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a strong safeguard against seasickness and as a preventive for biliousness indigestion and nervous or rheumatic complaints. The remedy is said to aid headaches and various stomach disorders caused by weather or unwholesome food. It is claimed to aid aging infirmities and kidney issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Tars
Rausen
Hostetter
New Spring Goods At Levy Jacobs And Breslauer Anthony
In this Portsmouth area clipping Levy Jacobs announces new spring stock at Madison street store 200 High Street with neckwear in window and mid weight clothing priced to move Breslauer Anthony also promoting neckwear and window displays while clearing inventory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Levy & Jacobs
Outfitters
Madison
High Street
Breslauer & Anthony
Prisoner case in county jail ends with peace bond
The case of H C Hall against Sam Shepherd, charged with threats to kill, was resumed at the county jail after delays. Justice Haynes and Justice Holmden sparred over who should preside, witnesses testified, warrants were quashed then reissued, and Shepherd was bound over to keep the peace upon his own recognizance. The scene drew crowded room and sharp criticism of court decorum and authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Hall
Sam Shepherd
Hall
Haynes
Shepherd
Justice Holmden
Justice Haynes
Irving
Commonwealth
Tom
Harry
Burglary at Wellsdorf Store on County Street
Between midnight Thursday and yesterday morning an unknown thief broke into Capt. F. Wellsdorf’s store on County Street. About $8 in cash, two bottles of whiskey, and a can of beans were stolen after entry was gained via an alley passage from Crawford Street. The burglar forced boards and doors with a punch bar, suggesting familiarity with the layout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. F. Wellsdorf
County Street
Inch Lane
Crawford Street
Academy of Music Norfolk donation offer to Firemen
Mayor Baird forwards a letter from Mr Van Woek owner of the Academy of Music Norfolk offering 100 dollars and two nights use of the Academy to raise funds for a hook and ladder. The gift is for entertainments to be arranged with the gentleman, with a generous split in appreciation of Portsmouth’s patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baird
van Woek
Academy of Music
Norfolk
Academy
Portsmouth
The Tramp Problem on Railroads Reaches Norfolk County
The report notes a surge of trespassers on railroad property in Norfolk County. Jails fill with up to ten per day, sentences range from five to forty five days, and authorities fear growing disturbances unless vagrants are moved out or constrained, possibly by harsher measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk County
Challenro
Minsonio Temple
Ohioagqg
Ill
Portsmouth Rifle Company Plans Grant Memorial Trip to New York
At a Thursday night meeting the Portsmouth Rifle company decided to travel to New York for the April 27 unveiling of Grant's monument. They expect fifty to sixty men in line and will go whether the battalion goes or not. Round trip fare is set at six dollars fifty cents. A designated man will handle other arrangements for board and quarters and report back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth Rifle Company
New York
Grant
Local window displays advertise children’s goods and dresses
The note highlights new arrivals and displays from E. Virnelson & Co and J. S. Crawford’s Furniture House. It mentions pneumatically tread baby carriage tires, Gendron bicycles, embroidered fabrics, hats, and a variety of children’s apparel with multiple ads and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Virnelson & CO
Gendron
J. 3
Crawforn
Electric Street Railway Delay Sparks Portsmouth Outcry
A prominent Portsmouth financier criticizes the failing street railway franchise promising an electric line. He urges the City Council and Board of Trade to force fulfillment or auction the franchise. He notes Berkeley’s rapid progress and urges action to improve city streets and revenue.
Cure a Cold in One Day Claim Ad
Premium laxative formula promises quick relief from cold symptoms. Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with money back guarantee if it fails to cure.
Fires Ravage County Night. Multiple Blazes Reported
A string of fires struck the county Thursday night into Friday morning. Crews battled a Chestnut Street house blaze near Grim, a wood filled car fire near the Atlantic and Danville line, and a barn near Waslington Street. Culpepper’s store on South Street extended was damaged little. Authorities urge swift capture of arsonists as fires appear to operate in both city and county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thera
Dour Jn
Pearson
Chestnut Street
Grimm
Whitehurst and
Jackson
Athantic
Danville
Mits
Athantic and Danville
Waslinston Street
Whitehurst
Culpepper
South Street
Damuarre
Harbor collision injuries and near sinking at the harbor
A schooner from Western Branch collided with a mud scow in the harbor during a strong wind. The bow was torn, and the vessel nearly sank until a passing flug boat rendered aid. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as economical at one dollar per dose or five for five dollars.
Electric street railway reaches Main street in Berkley
In Berkley the electric street railway is laid to Main street and cars run again. Mr. Fl. Cox Jr returns from London after a pleasant Atlantic trip, though eight days of gale on the return voyage made it rough. Edward Floyd shows signs of improvement after confinement. Mrs. J A Norfleet is sick at Chestnut street home. Dr. Floyd’s canary Teesley, aged about 1½ years, died last night, a sad loss to the Whald family. Cowell of Shawsboro, NC visited town yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
FL. Cox, Jr
London
Mingland
Adlantic
Wis
Edwuard Floyd
Ned
J. A. Norfleet
Chestnut Street
Floyd
Teesley
Jeesle
Whald
Br. Cowell
Shawsboro
N. C
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Lee
Mr. Fentress
Maginsabate
S. Whangle
Royal Baking Powder
cCo
Hopkins
A. J. Phillips
Oxford Hall
Tom O'Shanter
W. BE. Virnelson & CO
Chas. R. Welton & Co
Our Children's Hats
W. E. Virnelson & Co
Chaise No
Pennsylvania
Ely
Tcts
Norfolk Electric Railway
Butte
Berkley
Phiiner's Point
Board of Trade
Centleman
Dr. Deane
Hite
Innel
Marshall White
Windsor and
Highland Avenues
Brambleton
L. B. Firey
T Ny
Blackwell
ADV
OUR
Maurice A. Brandt & CO
Brandt Building
Adv's
H. L. Page & CO
Tank Street
Norfolk, Va
Jno
Id. Watson
Ath
Galatia
Ilts
Paris Medicine Co
St. Outa
GROVE
Kiva Dever
Wikversul Eels
Onic Foura
Auney, Carr & CO
Cincinnati
Nik & Fen
Draggiata
Qxpreks
Vermont
Comnery
Klein Creamery
C.W. Hudgins & Coo
Jacob Kauwifman
mali-Im
Co. Nash
High ST
Uulty
North Carolina
Southampton County
New Orleans
Elenor & Armentrout
Crawford
EH. B. Wilkin
PHOND
Council Chamber
Clery
Ali Fe
New York State
Globe Matches Sr
L. St. Pearson
Cor. Bart
Greenstreate
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