City Council Advances Street Signs and Oath for Halstead
City council adjourned meeting discusses painting street names on corners and lamp posts, approving bids for blue stone markers, and actions on cemetery nuisances. Halstead oath and potential eligibility trigger investigation, Atlantic and Danville railroad report ends with discharge. school and fire department matters referred to committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Jones Williams
C. IE. Outen
John J. King
John T. Halstead
Backus
Halstead
McCarthy & Flynn
Vocents
Atlantic and
Danville Railroad
Sherwood
Outen
G. M. Reynolds
Petersburg Granite Company
Moion
Pire
Pitth
Admiral Grown
Mr. Teed
W. H W. Murdaugh
Joseph L. Young
Dvirse
Col. Sherwood
Major Crocker
Jake Codd
Jerome Carr
John T. King
L. Martin
TN. Billsoly
W. A. Jenkins
Wifth
The
Seaboard Air
The Same Sarsaparilla Endsure by Ayer’s Claim
An old advertisement argues that Dr. J C Ayers Sarsaparilla remains unchanged after 50 years and 60 years of cures. It notes modern lab appliances exist but the plant and preparation stay the same, insisting the product cures the same old diseases as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
J.C. Ayer
Sarsapas Villa
Reconsider Gate Plan At Bilingham Green Streets
A town council debated safety gates at Bilingham and Green streets adopted at the last meeting. The general counsel to be heard before a decision. The matter referred to Street Committee and lamps to Lamps andius Committee. Black board at the station house and police reports on obstructions and holes. Mayor to enforce. Sherwood resigns as president and council member. motion to request his remaining status carried unanimously. Adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilingham
Green
Lampsandius Committee
Mir
Outen
R. EE. Glover
Sherwood
Atantic and
Danville
Heed
Virginian Firemen Convention Program Released
The Virginian chapter acknowledges receiving the State Firemen's Association program to be held in Winchester Virginia on July 7 with a bill of fare including receptions parades concerts and contests. Delegates from other companies and invited guests will attend and a Virginian welcome is promised. The schedule includes a grand banquet at 4 00 p m a parade a pyrotechnic display and various firefighting competitions culminating in prize presentations at City Hall.
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The
Virginian
State Firemen'’s Association
Winchester
Vian
Chambers Rire
Virgin State Wiremen’s Association
City Hall
Hmuusement Committee
Cgrand
Steau
Narrow Escape at Yortemly Afternoon Boat Incident
In Yitthe the boys aged about ten were crammed in a boat by logs when a larger bow line snapped. The vessel drifted and one boy toppled overboard but Master Harry Rogers leaped in to save him. The danger passed with only wet clothes and a scare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Rogers
Resignation Offered by Council Leader Sherwood
Last night Council president C. B. Sherwood told Vice President King he would resign from the City Council after years of service. He said his aim to secure city justice from the Atlantic and Danville Railroad had failed in court and he no longer wished to serve, having previously urged the road’s return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrr. C
Sherwood
King
Athintic
Danville
Electric Plane Sold to Oh Ta Williams
Mr. John C C Niemeyer sold Ataueton the electric fan tia on Markers wharl to Oh Ta Williams for 8290. The item originally cost over 1000. Williams will power his Mevator with it and operate the fans connected with dt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John CC. Niemeyer
Ataueton
Tia
Williams
Mind Ward Bond Offer for sale at ten percent interest
Ten thousand dollars in Mind Ward improvement bonds are offered for sale. They have ten seats for a rate of percent interest payable semiannually and are tax exempt. See advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mind Ward Improvement
Counsell Chamber
Portsmouth
Val
BE. Thompson, Jr
Norfolk memorial day signals weekend events in city
Daily notes report Memorial Day observances in Norfolk with church services, parades, and local ceremonies. Bids open for St Pauls church, county court criminal term set, water company upgrades and ferry bonds sold well.
Finemens Anniversary Celebration in Portsmouth
Members of the Independent Wipe Company held their forty fourth anniversary last night in Portsmouth with a banquet at the hotel. Chief WOO Robertson presided as postmaster and Rev. Mr Belly offered a blessing before a hearty meal. Guests included Admiral George ehtrown, Captain Re oc, and Vion Charles Bhind among others. attendees praised the ladies for their preparations and the parade organizers planned a sociable event in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Wipe Company
Trotel
Portsmouth
Tor
Pom
Central M. J. Church Aid Society
Tln
Woo Robertson
Belly
Cl.ss. Sherwood
George Ehtrown
Marshall
Charles
Smithfield
Norfolk County Board Holds July Meeting and Bond Bids
The Norfolk board met with members Nimmie McS Lynch Johnson and others present. Bids for twenty thousand dollars of seven percent ferry bonds were opened with Andru Motto & Co. of Norfolk the top bidder at 106.0 percent. The Road Committee considered Chestnut Street access for the Port Norfolk Electric Road. Sanitary appropriations were approved for Tanner's Creek District 250, Western Branch District 250, Washington 225, Deep Creek 84, Pleasant Grove 25, Bull's Creek 25. The session adjourned.
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Norfolk
Delathwedy Vera Tive
Mar
Olr
Nimmie
M.cs
Johnson
J. €. Lynch
John Oa
Cbd
Wor Ip
Tilley
J. AL
Wright
Andru Motto & Co
Los
Krudolyply Keybake & Co
Cincinnati
Hayes & Sons
Dietz
Denison d’ Prior
Cleveland
Caldwell Hardy
Edward C. Jones & Co
New York
Merchants’ and Barmers' Bank
PO O'Conner
Wes
Andru Mottu
Mason
Port Norfolk
Chestnut Street
London
Glasgow
Tanner's Creek District
Western Branch Mistriet
Washington
Deep Creek
Measant Crove
Bull's
Class B Organized at University Association
The University Association formed Class B on Monday at Miss Holladay’s residence 200 Middle Street with members Alice Jenkins secretary S Holladay, Betthe Ashton Luke Hudevis Watts A Pierson and Mrs John Lejeune. First study meeting set for May 22 at 4 PM at Alyolandas residence. Further classes to be organized citywide this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holladay
Middle Street
Alice HL. Jenkins
Betthe Ashton
Luke Phudevis
MM. Watts
A. Pierson
John Lejeune
Alylollandas
Daughters of the American Revolution Hold First Anniversary
The Daughters of the American Revolution observed their first anniversary at Mr John Emmerson s residence on High street. A featured address was delivered by Lieut James J Cresap US Navy. The Call will publish the full text next Sunday in the Virginian. One Minute Cough Cure is promoted by J M H Trotter Norfolk and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Emmerson
High Street
James J. Cresap
United States Navy
J. M.ii
Trotter
Norfolk
Walker
Brambleton
Truitt & Smith
Herkley
Storm damages telephone lines prompt safety measures urged
A storm damaged Southern States Telephone wires and sparked danger near poles. The company is urged to ground wires immediately to protect the public as repairs start. De Witts Witch Hazel Salve is advertised as a quick cure for long standing piles and a remedy for burns and wounds. Local merchants list items including ladies' umbrellas and assorted goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern States Telephone Company
de Witt
J. M. Trotter
Norfolk
L. Walker
Hambleton
Troutt & Smith
Berkley
Local Tailor Offers Discounted Suit Selection
Advertises broad sale on men and children suits with reduced prices from 7 to 15 dollars. Lists stores Breslami da and Anthony, Wileh street, and Wirehead's saloon for viewing and sales. Promotes Honeysuckle cigars as top choice at Charles White's stand.
Special sale on children's suits at Levyk and Jacobs
Messrs Levyk and Jacobs announce a special sale this week at 200 Wilh street offering children's suits. Potential buyers are invited to contact by email to arrange payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Levyk& Jacobs
Best Wheel for the Price at Crawford's Furniture
Crawford's Furniture and Carpet lists seven ty-five baby carriages in stock at W203. The ad touts the best wheel made for the price and highlights affordable mobility options for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xia
Crawford
Memorial Day Observance and Local News in Berkley
Berkley observed Memorial Day with floral graves and a solemn program. Portsmouths Third battalion led the march behind the Norfolk band as Rev. M. W. Butler opened services. Capt Whitworth and Lt Moore aided, and Rev Lacey delivered the address. Also reported: Republican club meeting at Odd Fellows Hall with A H Martin speaking. Captain William Isington remains frail. Woman’s Christian Temperance Union set to meet at Mrs Alvah Martin’s home with high attendance requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Grimes’ Huntlery
Nelmeyer-Shauneamy
J. C
Oman
J. .5. Whitworth
Cintainm We. L. Moore
Tormioag
Republican Club
Odd Fellows’ Fiall
A. H. Martin
W. M. Sylvester
William Isington
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Alvah Martin
Dr King’s New Discovery Endorsed by Editor
The local editor praises Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds claiming it cures and guarantees satisfaction. Trials offered free at Burrow Martin Co.’s drug store with agents noting its record of cures and urging families to rely on it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.tepine
Tiskilwa
Dr. King
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