Contested will in Suffolk involves Jones estate
In Suffolk a stormy will dispute centers on M Jones's estate valued in the thousands with two or three claimants seeking participation. The contested will case, tied to lapsed and contingent legacies, will be heard in Petersburg Hustings Court with Judge Muller presiding and lawyers including W H McKennedy and George S Bernard opposing.
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Suffolk
Mareh
Petersburg
Muller
Tt. S. Rawles
Ikkenney
George
Bernard
M. Jones
Jones
Boeme
Council Street Committee
Ly Pruden
Messrs
Letter to Bess from Harry Harrington in Love
A 19th century-tinged letter from Harry Harrington to Bess. He muses on life, faith, and longing, pledges forgiveness, and professes deep love while recalling family ties and shared memories. He asks about Bess’s studies, dances, and music, and ends with blithe devotion and blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papa
Portsmouth Crime Case in Mayor's Court Ends With Jail Time
In Portsmouth the Commonwealth charged Curtis and Kirk in a Mayoral Court case. Witnesses identified forged checks for 250 dollars and 25 dollars, linking Curtis to the certificate and Kirk to the signer. Curtis faced bond and both men were bound over. Curtis jailed as a witness when unable to post bond.
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Curtis
New York
Kirk
Philadelphia
Commonwealth
Griffin
Maupin
Air. Owens
Bank of Pontsmouth
Curtist
Jackson
Dane Johnson
Owens
Herbert Wo Eniled
Lawrence
Jacobson
Small Fayer
Tie
Ugo
Hll Health
Old Point
Portsmouth
Delmar
N.Y
Wirken
Incendiary Fire Burns Whitehead Farm Barn
Fire at Whitehead's farm near the Baseball park destroyed a four story barn with stone basement. A large stock of hay fodder corn and farming tools were burned. Suspected arson included an earlier attempted fire at the Pearson house on Chestnut Street with two men seen fleeing and later identified by witnesses.
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Whitehead
Annex Hose Company
Mather
Columbus Mathews
Pearson
Chestnut Street
Griffin Street
Granville White
Sykes
Junior Epworth Program At Central Church
The Junior Epworth League of Central church plans a musical and literary program Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Sunday school room. Features include instrumental duets, vocal solos, recitations, an address by Rev. George W. Wray, and selections performed by Miss Lena May Eamonds, Miss V. B. Grimes, Mrs. Benson, Miss Pro Martin, and others.
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Epworth
Ipworth League of
Central Church
Menrelsson
Lena May Eamonds
BP. Grimes
Pro Martin
Cora Eames
George W. Wray
Newport News
Benson
Port Norfolk Sees Growth in Schools and Church
The article lauds Port Norfolk public school praised for adequacy and planning for a double school to serve a growing population. It notes Miss Mabel Pollard as a competent current teacher and mentions a private school run by Rev. Mr. Abbott, who leads the First Evangelical Church and Sunday school in Port Norfolk.
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Dulinap
Port Norfolk
Mabel Pollard
Mr. Abbott
Hns
First Evangelical Church of
Enthusiastic Meetings Led by Rev Amiss at Depot
Enthusiastic meetings led by Rev Mr Amiss of the M BE church are held every Sunday afternoon at the Norfolk and Southern railroad depot drawing attendees and supporters from the Methodists.
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Mr. Amiss
M. BE. Church
Norfolk and Southern Railroad
Presbyterian church fund event lights up Port Norfolk
Mr Harris led a Sunday night gathering for the house of worship as the Peak Sisters grew to ten. The curtain rose to a neat display featuring long cornucopia hats. Novel amusements followed by cake and cream drew a full house, with Port Norfolk citizens always supporting such entertainments.
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Harris
Suriday
Presbyterian Church
Peak
Port Norfolk
Appointment as Chaplain Named for Virginia Sons of the American Revolution
Dr A I Owen is elected chaplain by the Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution at their March 22 1897 meeting. The secretary Bb L B Minor confirms the election and requests acceptance. Addressed from 620 Mast Grace Street Richmond VA dated March 26 1897.
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A. I. Owen
Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Virginia Society of S. of AA
Mast
Grace Street
Richmond
Austin J. Owen
Virginia Society of S. of A. R
Musical and Literary Event Aids Sunday School Debt
The Sunday School Workers Society of Wright Memorial M F E church hosts a musical and literary program tomorrow at 8 in the Sunday school building to aid debt liquidation on the Sunday school building. Supper and cream will follow at a small coat.
Heclares Big Dividends for Portsmouth Waterfront
A meeting of the Portsmouth Waterfront and company directors led to a dividend of 8 75 per share payable April 10. Combined with a 125 per share dividend paid September 30 makes 200 per share in six months. The company will unite with other land groups at Pinner's Point inviting local businessmen to view the property.
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Portsmouth
John IL. Watson
Pinner’s Point
Norfolk
Banquet Planned at the Handsome Hotel Frederick
A banquet will be served at the Handsome Hotel Frederick by Mr. G. Pred. Johnson. The date is not definite but is expected to occur early in May.
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Frederick
G. Pred. Johnson
Mrs Penelops M Ferebee Dies At Home
Mrs Penelops M Ferebee wife of George P Ferebee and mother of Benjamin Frederick Geo and Walter A Ferebee died yesterday morning at 712 Green Street at 70 o clock She was a member of Central M I Church The funeral is set for 4 PM today from the same residence.
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TD. Nurney
N.C. Williams
Kitchen
Irvin W. Duck
Virginia
General Assembly
Igle of Wight
Gillam
Bréwer
Young People's Social
Baptist Young People's Union
Longfellow
Penelops M. Ferebes
George PF. Ferebee
Benjamin F
Frederick
Geo
Walter A. Ferebee
Green Street
Central M. I. Church
Stonewall Camp Conf Veterans to Elect Officers Wednesday
The Stonewall Camp of Confederate Veterans will hold its annual meeting Wednesday evening July 17. Officers for the ensuing term will be elected. Captain B. P. Loyall of Norfolk will speak on The Albemarle and Major J. F. Crocker on Personal Experiences in Taking Up Arms and the Battle of Malvern Hill. Public invited.
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Stonewall Camp
Ajerl7th
B. P. Loyall
Morfolk
Albemarle
J. F. Crocker
Malvern Hill
Tragic shooting death of Grant ends in inquest
A man identified as Grant died from a pistol wound to the bladder after being shot while attempting to escape as an apparent tramp. The inquest at St Vincent's Hospital concluded the cause of death was the gunshot wound.
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Grant
Dave Ozo
St. Vincent's Hospital
Stomach Bitters touted as foe of seasickness and ailments
An old advertisement lauds Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as the best defense against seasickness for sailors and travelers. It claims relief from nausea, indigestion, constipation, headaches, rheumatic and kidney issues, and general infirmities tied to climate and diet as people voyage by ship, rail, or steam.
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Adlantic
Hostetter
Spring Goods Quick Sale at Breslavdr and Anthont
Receiving Daily announces new Spring goods with a clearance on medium weight clothing to make room. Window display features attractive neckwear as part of the sale by Breslavdr and Anthont.
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Breslavdr & Anthont
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Witndraain
John Gongs
N. G. and
Willson Warfleet
John Bracewell
Reidville
Cramer
Sam Sharp
Robinson
Dennis Lumber Company
J. Frank Seavey
Kelley
Booth Bay
C. TF. Holland & Co
Thomas B. Garland
Coleman
N. RR. Withers & Co
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I. Ee. Holland
J. F. Love
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W.T. Brooke
Freemason Street
John
Pinner
Ishimael Grant
West Suffolk
Ellyson
Nansemond
Tom Smith
Nashville
Humphreys
William and
John Streets
Miss I
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Ruth
Shade
the Nine
Terpsichore
Jessamine
Tim
Teagen
Plosso
Darling Bess
Harry Harrington
Goodwin Lee
Reid Willins
Mr. Allen
James Anderson
Eva Wilkins
She
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A. Ee Owen
Chaplinn
Virginia Society
S. A. WR
Heclares
Umstadher-Myers Co
Deer Foot Marim
Mass
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Old Market Square
Miller's
R. F. Holmes & Co
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