Civil case heard by Circuit Court and local notices
Judge Prentis presided over a civil case in the Circuit Court. The Park View Hose company plans a hose reel with ladders, street cars run to the cemetery, and various local events and socials are announced including openings, dinners, and a parade. The Virginian notes subscriber growth and reports on residents, bonds, jail releases, and other community items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Prentis
Circuit Court
Port Norfolk
W. H. Peters
Independent Fire Company
Portsmouth
Clairview Club
Ocean View
Virginian
Cresap
Daughters of the American Revolution
Coleman
Maurice Brand: & Co
Messrs
Sydney James & Co
James Lice
First Street
Linnehan
Baltimore
Pema
Local notes and city happenings from across town
The article reports several brief items including a man jailed for examination before Mayor Laird, Mrs. Adolphus Meginley traveling to Richmond, Lizarie Smith jailed six months for stealing in Huntersville, Chambers Fire Company sharing a love feast, and street obstruction from a building being moved on Washington street. A lecture by Dr Young of Norfolk at Monumental M church is announced, with preachers returning home except Dr Owen gone to Staunton for Old Dominion Lodge I O O F Grand Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laird
Adolphus Meginley
Richmond
Lizarie Smith
Huntersville
Chambers Fire Company
Halstead
Washington
Dolamans Trial Begun In Portsmouth Court
Ned Doleman was arraigned in the Trustings Court for breaking into Sam Davis store in Lincolnyville on March 19. Defense sought a continuance and change of venue citing prejudice. motion denied. Trial scheduled to resume at 10:30 with testimony and venire in question.
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Ned Doleman
Trustings Court
Sam Davis
Lincolnyville
Spectrators
Murdaugh
Martin
Coleman
Portsmouth
Caputin Marshall
Prisney
Death of Ports mouth's oldest citizen Mr. James T. H. Shimon
Mar death of James T. H. Shimon at his Dinwiddie street home aged eighty seven follows a long residence in Ports mouth. He leaves four children Thomas Monroe Henry and Miss Mary A Shannon. Born Elizabeth City NC in 1831 he moved here sixty two years ago and was long connected with Mountaine M. E. church. Funeral time to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jiames TH. Shimon
Portsmouth
Dinwiddie Street
Thomas
Monroe
Henry
Mary A. Shannon
Milzabeth City
N. G
Ism
Alontainential M. Is. Church
Memorial Association urges May 14 for Confederate graves
The Democial Association requests ladies reserve all flowers for decorating Confederate graves on May 14. Memorial Association members invite donors to bring flowers Friday after 4 o clock to the Masonic Temple on Court Street for the annual decorates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Association
Masonic Temple
Court Street
Dairy Maids Reception Postponed for Charity
A dairy maid reception at Port Norfolk benefiting Port Nove Talk and Pinner's Voint Methodial church was postponed from Went Thursday to next Tuesday evening. Strawberries ice cream milk and pie will be served by skilled dairy maids to raise funds for a good cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathis
Port Norfolk
Port Nove
Pinner
Fight at Washington Street House Ends in Injury
A Tuesday night disturbance on Washington Street between County and COMM DRL elroets led to a man in his fifties struck in the head. Neighbors heard screams and police intervened as tensions spiked, the report condemning such behavior in a respectable neighborhood.
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Washington Street
Ryan Sues Pool Officials Over Seaboard Stock
Thomas F Ryan sues Louis McLane Leech Watts and widow administrator J. Robinson in federal court over control of Seaboard and Roanoke stock. He claims pooling committee blocked delivery of certificate No. 754 later canceled and replaced by No. 1151, denying Ryan the stock he purchased for 15300 dollars.
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Thomas F. Ryan
New York
Seaboard
Roanoke
Theodore Cooke
Baltimore
Ryan
United States
Messrs
Louis M. McLane
Leeh i. Watts
Lydin
Pooling Committee
Ivan
Kwan
Mr. Ryan
Pauking
Powl
Messrs. McLiane, Robinson and
Watts
Ar. Tyan
M Yrivan
Oetober
Wil
Robinson
Naagertia
Connie Tee
Abe Roi
Ain
Suffolk withdrawal weighs on Tidewater team prospects
In Suffolk Virginia on May 12 the local report notes a key withdrawal from the lineup. T Van Wst declines comment while the team ponders the impact on their season.
Revival Series by Rev Dry to Be Held Next Thursday
The noted evangelist Rev Dry Cimadimes will headline a revival series. A tent will be pitched on Monday and all arrangements will be completed for the event.
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Cimadimes
Hell
Forgery Suspected After Walpertor Street Encounter
A youth on Walpertor Street forged checks to buy pants and underwear for one dollar, with two forgeries identified by Constable Anderton and Goodman. The offender, named by local accounts, was warned to reform or face court action, with prosecution contingent on his future conduct.
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Walpertor Street
Silis Hawkins
Port Norfolk
le Paul Dileh
Anderton
Pheoek
Goodman
Coodeman
Sir
Kelly & Co
Choodmam
Chood- Ta
Cood- Mi
Pythian Association Plans Statewide Stone Laying
At a recent meeting the Pythian association decided to extend an invitation to all lodges in the state to attend the cornerstone laying in this city on June 1. The event aims to be the Digest Pythian celebration of the year with delegates or bodies present. Other matters were discussed but no action taken.
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Pythian Association
Woo
Benton Sues Oust Over Wood Contract at Circuit Court
A special session of the Cir cuit Court heard W N Benton sue O P Oust for breach of contract claiming Oust bought 500 cards of wood for 1565 dollars and refused delivery. Oust denied the contract. The jury was unable to reach a verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
W. N. Benton
O. P. Oust
Sale of Berkeley property by trustee Hatton announced
At 12 o'clock today trustee Mr G Hatton will offer for sale in front of the county court the property in Berkeley. The lot fronts 122 feet along Drawbridge Road and is described as valuable realty. Interested buyers are advised to see the advertisement for more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Hatton
Berkley
Rome
Prison transport of ten convicted men from eastern county court
A guard escorted ten Black prisoners from Richmond yesterday to the penitentiary. They were convicted for offenses described as terms of varying lengths from one to ten years in the eastern portion of the County Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
James Allen
Derry Reed
ML Yarees
Joe Twollees
Teddy
Miles Reda
Sidney Perry
Dxtoion Jones
Stolen Item From E street Home Affects December Night
Nearby residents report a theft from a home on Abb street as a passerby describes a burglar taking a valuable item. Police say a patrol passing by helped apprehend a suspect after the incident. No further details on charges or injuries available.
Hastings Campaign and Local Court Actions Highlight Newpourt News
May 12 report notes Dabney recognized at Hastings campaign events with Frank Low, and Ernest Ghentis bound over for $200 on a bond set for a 14th inst. A marriage license issued for John Wank and Moors feta Smith who recently divorced. Major Barrett re-elected Democratic executive chair. Reynolds re-elected secretary. Socialist faction discussion referred to committee. W. J. Nelms to visit Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newpourt
Hastingss
Dabney
Frank Low
Tor Aswer
Ernest Ghentis
Robert Green
Atlas
Mabert
James Rowden
Gaurmany
United States
John Wank Aed Moors
Feta Smith
Cavett
New Democraticxecutive
Dhareettly
Maj
Wo Barrett
Chilirmiain
WH. M. Smith
Hite
Shin
Reynolds
Hivey
Trens- Meer
Vien O
Barton
Socialist Party
W. J. Nelms
Atlanta
Demerrow Evenine
Free Kings Life Pills Offer From Chicago Ad
Free pills advertised with a mail order address in Chicago claim to relieve constipation sick headache malaria and liver troubles. The pitch promises a trial by sending address to WHBL Jacklen & Co and notes the product is vegetable and non deleterious. Regular size boxes sold by Darrow Martin Co druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WHBL
Jacklen & Co
Chicago
Pero
King's New Life
Darrow, Martin & Co
Drigwists
They Are HReautiful Wool Suits at Levy Jacobs
Readable text notes sale of all wool suits priced at 7.50 and 10.00. Mentions Levy Jacobs located at 200 High Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levy & Jacobs
Bargain Sale At Breslacre and Antony High Street
A damaged notice lists drastic price cuts across men's and boys suits neckwear umbrellas and household goods. The sale features reduced prices on suits from 7 40 to 15 00 and ladies items at discount with stock offered at cost and proportionate reductions throughout the range. W E Vinnelson Co Charles R Welton Co advertise new negligee shirts and umbrellas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breslacwr & Antiony
High Street
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Sherwood Ta
Wiaimerais
Board of Trade
Pottmen
Biltmore Seam Packet Company
Phesiay
Baltimore Boar
Virginiain
Pgs
Negra
Dr. Deane
Des Dane
DE OF. A
Deane CO
Kingsioz
N.Y
Oya
Royal Baking Powder Co
Doleman
Mar. Skusereagan
Torrear Tien
Thos
Baltimore Sun
Suitotic
Sansaiteiste 1
Henwive
Epicures
Marvin’s Cheese
Waters
Fue, Marvin Bakery
Piitebureh
Sorbo
The
Pythian Associatiom
Verdike
Saleol Berkley Property
AEWS
Ererwleies
Democratice Executive Committee
Merts
Tve
Stork
Croonford
Winnelson & Co
W.E. Vinnelson &Co
Charles R. Welton & Co
Wits
N. K. Fairbank Company
St. Louis
New Yor
Tuston
Philadelphia
Paine
Adv's
Adv’s
CPI
Maurice A. Brandt & Coo
Virginia Boat and Oar Company
Degiguerk
Noel Enildlers
Stennol Sall Yachts
Limmchon
Pigasive
Ana
Connell Chamber
Cerry
Yves
Joun J. King
Tall Td
Virginia Military Institute
University OF
Mel Engl
Columbia Business College
Main Street
Main Saved Christian Church
M. W. Muller
Money Port
Etheredge Building
Morriven
Chesapeake Knitting Unit
Whieh
Too
Wirehead
Charles White
Crawford
Tlaving
Owens
Joan A. Butlmr
High ST
York Stu
Globe Maatehes Se
L. H. Pearson Cor. Bort and
Green Streete
Park View
Case Thermis
Ligh Street
J. J. Parker & Bro
Rou Alr
Peed
H. B. Wilkins
Vermont
Ancy
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