Port Norfolk and Norfolk News Briefs Roundup
Yesterday's notes cover local events in Port Norfolk and surrounding areas. Movements include a church concert planned by Professor Miller, a marriage license for Joseph Rye and Geneva Powers, the proposed Port Norfolk railroad extension, grand jury activity, and upcoming summer rail and street projects.
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Miller
Central Church
Withy
South Portsmouth
Park View
Port Norfolk Electric Road
W. E. Kilne
Dirkes
Soldiers' Home
Grand
Port
John C. Manning
Grice Lodge
Grand Lodge
Te. P. Looks
John
Nilemeyer
Weber
Brand
James T
Bypiwerch
Monurreits
Suureh
Suffolk
Norfolk
Newport News
W. B. Sturtevant
L. A
Hettrim
New Orleans
Naval
Navy Yard
Port Narfok
Jon Ble Mathews
Magon
West Norfolk
George Wiliams
Portsmouth
Williams
W. M. Tierman
The
Atlantic and
Danville
Acceed Mn
Seaboard Air Line
Ma W. Hulton
Central
Georgina
Tr Wfe
Convict Attacks Guard at State Farm in Richmond Dispatch Report
Yesterday's Richmond Dispatch reports a mutiny at the State farm Tuesday afternoon that was quickly put down. Riddick Christmas, a burly inmate, spit tobacco, grabbed Guard Hudgins rifle, and was shot by Guard Quarles after a struggle. Christmas, a Norfolk county convict with prior escapes, was wounded and sent to the penitentary.
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Richmond
State Farm
Riddick Christmas
Guard Hudgins
Guard Quarles
Christmas
Hudgins
Norfolk County
Tanover Road
North Carolina
Must Sell Their Piscons
Two youths appeared before Mayor Baird charged with keeping pigeons within city limits. They admitted having some but kept in pens and not allowed to roam. The mayor cited the ordinance a $2 per day penalty and ordered removal from the city. He warned police to report all pigeon owners for enforcement. The move signals potential extermination of pigeons in the city.
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Baird
Judge Portlock Denies Liquor License on South Street Extended
The editorial praises Judge Portlock for refusing a license to sell liquor on South Street extended and lauds Hh. Hlanar for dismantling the troublesome den. It urges repair of the plank walk from Pearl to Chestnut by Me. Codd and predicts South Street will soon be a proper main thoroughfare to and from the city.
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South Street
Pearl
Chestnut
Mayor Disbands Ball Playing After Assault Charge
Yesterday morning a group of schoolboys aged 10 to years appeared before the Mayor charged with assaulting a colored woman named Gaskins with a brick. Testimony showed the boys struck her while playing ball near South Portsmouth. the ball entered her yard and she refused to move it. The boys were dismissed on assault but fined one dollar each. The Mayor announced plans to stop ball playing in the city.
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Gaskins
Portsmouth
Chis
Housebreakers Captured by Constable at Western Ranch
Yesterday morning Constable Anderson arrested a black man named Wim Lewis who broke into W. H. Bunting's store at Western Ranch and stole money. Constable Eliott captured two men named Freeman at Truce's Station who broke into Bruce's place and robbed several items including money. An attempt to flee prompted four shots, and all three suspects were jailed in the county jail.
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Anderson
Wim. Lewis
HH. Bunting
Fie
Commis
Eliott
Freeman
Bruce
Truce's
Esmaraida Amateur Comedy At St Pauls Benefit Night
Esmaraida a four act comedy drama to be staged Friday night for St Pauls Catholic church rebuilding fund. Cast mirrors Private Secretary with Roscoe J Wood as Mr Rogers and Mrs Geo TH Curtis as Mrs Rogers. Joining the ensemble are Misses Virginie Griffin Regina Smith Jennie Wilson and Messrs J Grift Edwards Spencer J Carter John W W Faison Newton McAlpine John Nash Hume. Naval Post Band provides 15 pieces and original scenes feature Esmaralda Quartette with Edgard T Meeks I Frank Jordan Harry Rutt Walter Dey.
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St. Paul's Catholic Church
Mr. Rogers
Roscoe J. Wood
Rogers
Gea. TH. Curtis
Virginie Griffin
Regina Smith
Jennie Wilson
Messrs
J. Grift Edwards
Spencer
J. Carter
John W.W. Faison
Newton McAlpine
John Nash Hume
Naval Post
Esmaralda
Edgardt. Meeks
Frank Jordan
Harry Rutt
Walter Dey
Correction in council record on safety gate motion
A council record error misattributed a motion to Mr. W O Williams. The motion to require safety gates by the Seaboard Air Line within sixty days was actually by Mr. Montague who explained delays due to a newly completed electric plant.
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Council
W.O. Williams
Seaboard Air Line
Montague
Williamas
Williams
Death of bright little Raymond Ball
The death of four year old Raymond Ball son of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Ball occurred at their Cottage Place home after a three day illness. He was a bright child beloved by neighbors. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 4 o clock from the Cottage Place residence.
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C. D. Ball
Raymond
Cottage Place
Cattage Place
Ile
Owen’s Memorial M. I. Church Seeks Help For Debt
Debt burdens the South street church. pastor R T Waterfield asks readers to donate via envelope given to a collector who will call in about ten to twelve days to save the church for the cause of Christ.
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Owen
M. I
South
Retier
Christ
R. T. Waterfield
Republicans Nominate District Officers at Deep Creek Meeting
At a Tuesday meeting of the Republicans of Deep Creek district the following nominations were made for offices: Supervisor William S. Johnson. magistrates TLOC Culpepper, Benjamin Cox, W. F. Overton. constable left open. Overseer of the poor J. E. West.
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Deep Creek
Por
Wm. S. Johnson
Tloc. Culpepper
Benjamin Cox
W. EF. Overton
J. E. West
Local Retailer Announces Stockwide Price Reductions
A shop on High Street displays deep discounts across suits and neckwear. The advertisement lists multiple suit prices including 8.60 and 87.50 with proportional reductions applying to all stock. Regular prices resume after a specified date at Wall Bros Lauper & Anthony.
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SUILS
Seth
Ewest
Laupr & Anthony
High Street
Children's Suit Sale At Levy Jacobs On High Street
Messrs Levy and Jacobs announce a special weekly sale on children's suits at 200 High Street. Also advertised are children's straw hats and new shirts from Vinnelson and Co as well as offerings from Welton and Co.
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Messrs. Levy & Jacobs
High Street
WEF, Vinnelson & Co
Novelty Wheel and Straw Goods Advertised at Crawford’s
Seven five baby carriages offered at Crawford’s Furniture and Carpet House. The latest novelties in straw goods from W. 12. Virnelson & Co. Ladies' Straw Sailors in all styles. W. E. Virnelson & Co.
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Etuelk Theap
Crawford
Virnelson & Co
W. E. Virnelson & Co
Democratic Ward Meetings Nominating Slate Report
Local wards held meetings to select Democratic executive committee nominees. First Ward named W O Hope W C Nash and Robert Living. Second Ward backed John W Wood Joseph J Hatton and Byda Trutching. Third Ward nominated W Tr Backus Walter T Pablo and George R Kay. Fourth Ward endorsed committee actions on primaries. Fifth Ward chose J C Isverett John El Downing and Liam W Noiteyer.
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Pemecratie
Tis City
City Tall
W. O. Hope
W.C. Nash
Robert Livin
Council Chamber
John W. Wood
Joseph J. Hatton
Byda. Trutching
Johnson's
W. ‘Tr. Backus, Jr
Walter T. Pablo
George R. Kay
Outten
John T. Malstead
Robertson's
John Funds, Co
Co. Walker
J. J. Powell
Come Nnties
Ifth
Cladksins’ Clacksmith
J. C. Isverett
John el. Downing
Liam W. Noi- Teyer
Meeting of Stonewall Unions Camp Forms Resolution
The Stonewall Camp of Confederate Veterans in Porisnmuth met to transact routine business and passed a resolution praising Rear Admiral Coorrre Brown of the Navy yard for his service and expressing gratitude as he retires on June 1st and returns to his native state.
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Stonewall Camp
CLV
Addmiral Coorrre Brown
Whorfotl Navy Yard
Stites Navy
Stonewall
Porisnmuth
Grenthy Pegret
Admiral Crown
Death Notice for John Withey Chief Resident
John Withey died at his late residence yesterday afternoon in the seventy fifth year of his age. He was well known in the community and his passing is noted by local residents.
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John Withey
Republican Meeting in Berkley Sparks Enthusiasm
About 150 Republicans gathered at Odd Fellow's Hall to nominate township officers. Aaron Green was elected chairman with A B Kenny as teller. Candidates included J T Love for supervisor and M M Laer for magistrate. A ticket opposed to the Norfolk County Court House ring was formed. town licenses and day taxes were noted as due.
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Tom Te
Aaron Green
A. BR. Kenny
Norfolk County Court House
Geiven
Liems West
J. Worrell
C. Mc Herd
Baltimore
Main Street Christin Church
Captain Mivends
Fores
Crop conditions show cool week delays in germination across central valley
Warranted Bureau reports week ended May in crop conditions across the central valley with cool temperatures slowing seed germination and growth. Light rains in upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys aided farm work while southern corn advances and northern plantings lag behind 1806. Wheat in the southern states heads. cotton suffers from cold, with replanting needed.
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Washington
Wratler Bureau
Central Valley
Alivsissippi
Red River
Missouri
Ohio
Michigan
Filinois
Cotton
Texans
Pirates and Colonels Split Doubleheader in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg on May 6 the Pirates and Colonels split a two game set. In the first game Minwleys struggled early and Tremming was removed in the third. The second game featured strong pitching from both sides with limited offense until late. Final first game Pirates 8 Louisville 10. second game Pirates 4 Louisville 1.
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Pittsburg
Pirates
Colonels
Mminwleys
Hitehwe bin Hare
Browns Rally for Ninth Inning Win Over Colts
In Chicago on May 5 the Browns scored four runs across four innings to beat the Colts 9 to 7. Connor collected his fourth hit as part of a late rally, while Donohue struggled in relief. Griffith and Wittredge losed for Chicago, Donohue and Meluriland pitched for St Louis. Umpire Mr. ODay. Time two hours.
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Chicago
Colts
Donohue
Wee
Browns
Finnally
Connor
R. N. E. Chicoen
St. Louis
Grifith
Wittredge
Don- Ohie
Melurland
Mr. O'Day
Brooklyn Triumph As Pitching Shines In Stormy Match
Brooklyn pitchers Kennedy and Grim led a victory with strong hitting by Pond and Robinson. Umpire Mr. Wurst noted a 19 to 5 scoreline against Baltimore while a later New York Washington game was postponed due to wet grounds in Washington D C.
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Brooklyn
Mary
Kennedy
Fierdacre
Pond
Strooklyn
R. HW
Baltimore
Potteries
Grim
Robinson
Wurst
Wine
Washington, D. C
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Marvin’s Cheese
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Marvin Bakery
Pittsburgh
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Japan
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Terkley Miliary Institute
Python Castle
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Christian Church
Cro Conde Pes
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Maurice A. Pern & CQ
Virginia Boat and Oar Company
Destaore and Walldors
SIO
Wapirdin
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Midsday
Jimis
St. By
Kyle
Howard
Lrassett &O
Doc Milingham
Mysett
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High ST
Esmeralda
St. Paul’s Building Fund
A. I. Thisoly
Meh
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Reuben Rutt
BP Ehall
Deep Croek
Timothy Cherry
Gisborne Cherry
Reuben Bull
William II, Stewart
J. OC. Niemeyer
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Meds
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Seore
N. AE
Cincinnati
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Damman
Miers
Mr. McDermiott
R. H. BE
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Mwastings
Tinghey
Sul Merritt
Henning
Cunningham
Wilson
Wimpire
Mr. Sheridan
Pittsbury
Tannehill
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Hill
Mr Sheridan
Cotte
Hain
Thos
Owens
Joan A, Butler
Vermont
Ecream
Hudgins & CO
Crawford Street
Ww. Co. Nash
General Assembly of
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Salt County
Norfolk County Ferries
Alvats HW. Martin
Board of Supervisors
Said County
M. Tilley
Uplstd
Wibaties Committee
Wein
Cary Jung
J. T. Parker & Bro
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New York State
Elgin Creamery
H. Pearson
L. Cor
Bart
Green
H. B. Wilkin
Jno
L. Watson
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