General News Briefs From Yesterday
Rain would be welcomed, many meetings planned, devotions at Catholic church, High street improvements, Grimes Battery drilled, cow with calf for sale, pears a bargain, Wasserman's Bijou closes for summer, Pearl street dock repairs finished and boats resume, South Street Baptist church growing with nightly professions, licenses issued by revenue officials, seeking futures in wells, merchants urged to stock for summer, will of Thomas Owens proven, politics heating up, possible independent candidate in Weerin Kineh, Republican convention set for May 1st, Murphy leaves jail for Pennsylvania, Princess League company returns, Castiehd Built charged with theft, Chemornd hearing before Judge Watts, Memorial Day looming, cemetery lots to be kept tidy, clothing sale advertised, youths fined for upsetting trash boxes, moving houses discouraged, Watts wheel nuisance, Central M. E. Church aids banquet contract, Loanshorne selects committee, funeral of Witthe Stoole noted, YOM. OG A considering bedek house purchase, captains to report to court, May 1st jury-duty exemptions, man assaults a woman on SHINN Bhooe, shipper controversy continues, Dr AL Chambers honored for surgical instrument prize, Richmond Academy graduation speech praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Street
Grimes
Pearl Street
South Street
Clere
Tp. m
Thomas Owens
Huetings
Ueker
Weerin Kineh
Murphy
Adh
Pennusylvania
Princess Leautie Company
Greeier
Herpo Wollan
Castiehd Buit
Wneather Waar
Watts
Reshiver “& Anthony
Esteet
Aid Society of
Central M. I Ehuseh
Ocean
Loanshorne
Spotestors
Witthe
Jeho Howard Stoole
Washington Street
Betty Ofttelntine
Oak Grave
YOM. OG. A
Bedek
Joseph U. Miay
O. Cassell
Ain Associathon
Monary Eoampae
AL Chambers Ras
University College of Medicine
Academy of Alusic
Richmond
Ato Oghe
Hotel Jefferson
Ina Ebeech
Advert for Clothing Stock Clearance at Breslauer and Anthony
A dated clothing sale notice announces drastic reductions across suits and neckwear. It lists prices in various currencies and formats, touting newer designs and proportionate reductions, with the promise that after a date regular prices prevail. Breslauer and Anthony, 7th Leh Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breslauer & Anthony
TM Leh Street
Ledlea Straw Sailors in aji styles Wy E Virnelson Co
Ledlea’s straw sailors featured in aji styles at Wy E Virnelson Co showcase. Local crowd praised crafts and fashion details highlighted by shop officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledlea
Wye, Virnelson & Co
Best Wheel Bargains At Crawford’s Furniture and Ourpee Howse
A short ad notes $100 gendron miegele for percent try best wheel nade at discount prices. It mentions seven and a half dozen baby carriages in stock, advertised as cheap at J. Crawford's Furniture and Ourpee Howse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Ourpee Howse
Glebe Precinct Meeting Fracas Over Ballot Recording
The Glebe Precinct meeting drew protests over ballot method and name recording. Mr T P Cooke chaired, Mr Joseph T Duke pressed for ballot votes with names recorded to show qualified voters. The chair refused and an appeal was declared out of order, triggering indignant departures by many Western Branch Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginian
Glebe
T. P. Cooke
Joseph T. Duke
Dallot
Phart
Wallot
Duke
Winch
Mr. Cooke
Dr. Redd
Churchland
T L. Savage
Pinner’s Point
Kk. L. Shea
Scott's Creek
Three youths missing near South Portsmouth
On Thursday morning three boys Tate Martin George Pope and Wood from South Portsmouth left on a small boat toward Roatier but had not returned by last night. Fears grow they may have drowned as whereabouts remain unknown despite wide efforts to locate them. Parents distressed and seeking any information.
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Portsmouth
Tate Martin
George Pope
Wood
Eye
Daughters of King’s Daughters Hold Newport Meeting
A district meeting of King’s Daughters gathered delegates from Hampton Newport News Norfolk Prince Edward Berkeley and the city in Trinity parish house. Mrs Yates McAlpine Wilson presided. Rev J J Pontsten gave a welcome and led prayers. Mrs Durh r spoke on women’s work and shared travels from the Nile to Diamascus. Reports from forty Virginia counties were read. Berkeley hospital work noted. Lunch followed, with sessions resuming until about six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King's Daughters
Hampton
Newport News
Norfolk
Prin Ble
Low
Berkley
Trinity
Yates McAlpine Wilson
J. J. Ponsten
Mie
F Ponsten
Mir Duhring
P Rhadelphia
Wooran
Mr. Durhr
Wing
Nile
Diamascus
Virginia
Regurd
Revival Union Tent Meetings Endorsed by Clergy
Rev. Bd. Carradine a leading evangelist and other ministers will hold a series of Union Pentecostal services in a large gospel tent on Tligh Street starting May 20 at 11 o clock am. Ministers are invited to attend. no limit on participants. Those traveling from distance may contact Rev. Frank J. Wall or Rd. Le Hemer for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bd. Carradine
St. Louis (Mo
Church, South
Rees
Seth Co
bMuldah Rees
Providence
Phoebe J. Hall
Washington, D.C
Friends’ Church
Will
Tligh Street
Prank J. Wall
Green Street
Rd. le Hemer
Tie Inflingham Street
Portsmouth
That Sterling Invigorant Bitters for Nervous Health
The article argues recoverability through tonic treatment rather than mineral sedatives. Opiates are discouraged, and vigorous nerves should be reinforced by the tonic known as Tros behier 2 Slomaeh Bitters. It claims the bitters aid digestion, nourish the body, and counter rheumatic tendencies and kidney or bladder affections, while stressing purity compared with raw excipients.
Trial of Wesley Count for house breaking ends with five year sentence
In County Court Wesley Count was found guilty of house breaking after a short jury deliberation and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. The defendant’s mother reacted with a hysterical scene requiring Deputy Sheriff removal, while a prior son’s seven year term for manslaughter cast further tragedy on the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Aoery
WLS
Builty
Young
W C T U Holds Jail Bible Services for Crismond
On Wednesday four women from the Woman's Christian Temperance Union visited the county jail where J. J. Crismond is confined. They conducted religious services reading from a Bible chapter that says man loves darkness because his deeds are evil. Choy spoke on the verse, several hymns were sung, and prayers were offered for Crismond, who showed little interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
J. J. Crismond
City sued for damages over Gosport bridge injury
Captain J J Burroughs for Mrs Annie Thomas argued no motion for a new trial after a jury verdict in favor of the city in a $10000 damage suit for injuries from stepping on a defect on Gosport bridge. Judge Watts overruled the motion and exceptions were noted to appeal to the Court of Appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Burroughs
Annie Thomas
Adele
Gosport Bridge
Judse Watts
Court of Appeals
Ripley and Williams Fined in Car Theft Case
Abram Ripley and Charles Williams faced Justice Holmden for breaking into a Seaboard Alp Line car. Ripley was fined twenty dollars and jailed forty two days in default. Williams was fined one dollar and jailed seven days in default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram Ripley
Charles Williams
Seaboard
Larissa News Delayed Telegrams Describe Turkish Advance
April 2 Larissa reports delaying in transmissions with Yolo not yet captured as Turkish forces push toward Pharsalos. Greek resistance appears unlikely as Turkish morale and logistics improve. Town residents partially return while Turkish port service operates smoothly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larissa
Yolo
Pharsalos
Pharsales
Sirvers
DieWe Wilhowt
Volo
Edhem Pasha
Not Guilty Says Chamberlain Before Committee
London April 3 Joseph Chamberlain secretary of state testified before the parliamentary committee probing the Transvaal raid that he and colleagues learned of the colonial office yesterday three days before the raid and had no hint of any armed invasion or Sunnish activity prior to that time.
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London
Joseph Chamberlin
Decatur Man Sentenced to Hang for Murder of Perry Lenier
Will Howe to Shane and others in Decatur were convicted of murder in the first degree for the killing of Perry Lenier alleged after an assault on his wife. Lenier's death sentence is set for May 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athtnta
Perry
Atlinti
Pery Lenier
Decatur
March
Lenier
Local News Briefs From South Nap and Nearby
Notices from Matin street resident WilliamSloane about repairs on a canal lock. The Pearl shipboat resumes service this morning. Miss Marie Burt to marry Mr Pare at Astabula tonight. Police paid salaries for the week. Clifford West heads to Chicago on business. Three colored men fined for shooting craps. Rudyard Kipling reportedly to write letters to the London Times. salary listed as 3500 per month.
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Willi Sloane
Matin Street
South Nap
Marie J. Burt
Ryhind Institute
Pare
Astabula
Clifford West
Chicago
Remedy Claim for Female Health at Martiht & Co. Drug Store
An old advertisement touts a patent remedy named Wleetrle Hitters ms 4 as uniquely suited to cure female complaints and restore strength and tone. It promises relief from loss of appetite constipation headaches menstrual spells nervousness sleeplessness melancholy and related symptoms with a claimed general vigor boost. Virty cents and $a at Martthi & Co.'s drug store.
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Wpelie Fleetrle
Local clothing firms advertise children's wear and straw hats
Messrs Levy and Jacobs offer no special sale this week on children's suits at 2y0 Irish Street. They urge customers to wire for bargains. Winnelson & Co. promotes children's straw hats and new novelty shirts. Charles R. Welton & Co. showcases latest straw goods and boating boards from Virnelson & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Levy && Jacobs
Oeall
Crawford-Larrison case ends. jurists to hear motions
Testimony in the Crawford-Larrison malicious prosecution case concludes as proceedings prepare for motions and jury submission. Commonwealth's Attorney Lissiter and Mayor Collier testified, with jurors to hear defense requests tomorrow and Monday.
HID LAVIGNE STILL CHAMPION IN WORLD BOXING TITLE FIGHT
George Lavigne of Saginaw Michigan retained the light heavyweight title by defeating Middle Connelly of St John New Brunswick in a twenty five round bout at the Grandway Athletic Club before a crowd of about 1000. Lavigne dominated after round eleven forcing Connelly to the canvas five times. Referee Roche stopped the fight in Lavignes favor. Connellys manager attempted to shield him from further punishment. Lavignes team included Sam Witczapatrick Jenny Murphy Jim Ryans and Tom Tracy.
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New York
George
Kid’) Lammne
Savinaw
Mich
Grondway Athletic Club
Middle Connelly
St. John
N. B
Lavigne
Connelly Tourhs
Connelly
Doc Choveski
Roche
al- Termite
Laviene
Saginaw
Liavigne
Sam Witazpatrick
Genny Murphy
Jim Ryans
Ton Tracy
Jay
Joe Chonyski
Jimmy Kelly
Dick Moore
Billy Smith
Trials and Commands Delay in Army Case at Athinta
The thirteen arm officers detailed before Captain Henry Ste. Ineynie remain in Athinta after a trial, awaiting further orders from headquarters. Captain Remeyn has leveled charges against Lieutenant Michael J. O’Brien of the fifth infantry, accused of drunkenness and unbecoming conduct. The case unfolds as rebuttal testimony proceeds with officers Liggett Wahl Peavy Mitchell Mackney Sigefoss Randall and Major Porter testifying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien
Fay Quanti
Gapenther
Oyvien
Captain Tiemeyn Slander Charges Heard At Trial
Romeyn testified that an order was issued from the department mitigating the sentence of the court martial at Port Riley where he stood charged with losing a large amount of government forage. The trial may conclude Saturday afternoon as arguments are not expected to be lengthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiemeyn
Romeyn
Department
Port Riley
Washington population rises by five thousand in two years
The article notes a five thousand population increase in Washington over the last two years. It also mentions Mrs. George Benne winning judgment for 31000 against a Chicago landlord who trapped her in a folding bed and touches on various other items from politics to culinary crops.
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Washington
George Benne
Chicago
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Glebe Precinct
King's Daughers
Svongeelisia
Chamberlain
Will Howe
Shane
Bhereley
Rudyard Kipling
London Times
Winnelson & Co
Justin
Charles R. Welton & Co
W. EK. Virnelson & Co
Royal Baking Powder CO
Crawford Leareis
Sult
Petersburg
Van
Crawford-Nlarrison
Monwealth
Charles Trotter Lissiter
Charles W. Collier
Dinwidde County
Dinwiddie
West Mind
Chicaro
Allen
Water Committee
The
Common Council
J. W. Phillips
George Minson
TB. A. Hancock
Sussex County
Hid Lavigne
Eddie Connelly
Ormien
Romeyn Coure Mariind
Adv's
Maurice A. Brandt & CO
Virginia Boat and Oar Company
Stea
Wall Descriptions
Les
Woorks
Harrison Street
Fortsmoodth
Middle
Wilisoly
Daughtry
Tinh Street
Reuben Butt
Deep Creek
Norfolk County
Timothy Cherry
Gisborne Cherry
Reuben Bull
Casil
William TL. Stewart
J. CG. Niemeyer
M. Reschersky
County Street
Max Ryeschiersky
LB. Miller
ST. Elmo Hotel
Norfolk and Portsmouth
Bay Lines
Seaboard Air Line Union Depot
Ll. Page
Tigh Street
Fordale
Fountain
Whaley & Co
Whaleyyville
Mngland
Reland Ore
Seotleal
Wales
Syracuse
Garden and Werest
Japan
Wiley
Agricultural Department
New York Tribune
Vermont
Maude
Roth
W. Hudgins & CO
Crawford Street
Ww Co. Nasse
High ST
General Assembly of
Norfolk County Ferries
Alva H. Martin
Board of Supersvisors
EB. M.tilley
H. B. Wilkin
Rumford
New York State
Baltimore
Mome
H. Pearson
Cor
Bart
Green Streets
Eigin
J. T. Parker & Bro
Ren P Deaieia
Bowen & Kelly
Anu
Jehones
Othe Amaxim
Tina Cine
Park View
Dalence
Eney
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