Mrs Admiral BrownReceives at Portsmouth Social Affair
A large reception hosted by Mrs J A Waite honored Mrs Admiral George Brown at her Milden Street home. Guests included Admiral and Mrs Brown, local society leaders, doctors, and clergymen. The event celebrated the Browns and the Admiral’s retirement with a generous turnout and prominent attendees from Norfolk and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Portsmouth
Rs. J. A. Waite
Mildensteet
Admiral George Brown
Admiral
Abs. Brown
Payton
de and Mere
Parish
Matt
Marshan
Philrwowd
L. Hatton
Ine Tatton
George Crown
P. Lusxton
Rebar Weiner
and NeUeon
Arsy
Pheotore Cire Hind
Leah Ani
Norfolk
Vyourger
Ti Weloek
Fragmentary 19th century street notes itemizing churches and businesses
A garbled OCR fragment lists multiple churches and addresses across a city area including Arlington Phen, Roanoke dock, Granby Street, and Westenhite. The text mentions a warehouse on Roanoke dock and numerous street names, numbers, and commercial terms with no coherent narrative or date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pharely Streep
Roanoke Dock
Glayieen Street
Panik
Bank
Os Matn
Chupen Suevet
Muli Seyret
Atos
ST Coioeren
Railroad Advertises Goods and Prices at Local Market
An irregular ad listing multiple vendors along West Market Square Norfolk markets a selection of goods including silver waist items and novelties. It references The Caskew ub Joss and other sellers offering wares at notable prices despite unclear phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
Paniven
Piano Upright Sold With Stool and Tuning
Handsome upright piano in fine condition at Charles M. Buffs Piano Warerooms 416 Main Street. Includes stool and scarf with one year tuning. Call to view the Good make and latest improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. ‘Bueff
Amiuin Street
Patrol Shoes Offer Comfort in Heat at Local Store
Even in warm weather the $2 Patrol Shoes stay cool as feet perspire less on heated bricks. They suit railroad and steamboat men policemen machinists carpenters and other workers who walk or stand. Waller's One Price Silomt Store at 64 Bank Street offers bargains this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waller
Silomt
Bank Street
Court House
Organ Recital to Feature Koerner and Associates
The elyth and met organ recital of the season will be given by Mr Koer ner at Mypworth MM church Thursday evening at eight oclock. Assisted by Miss Meaboth A Taxtor and others, the program includes Wil Nam Tell overture and The Fromm. May Borjes will render Peari's Introduction of Varhethon.
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Koerhep
Mypworth
Mer
Koerner
Meaboth A. Taxtor
Mises
Virginia Tboper
Mert
Jonking
Chales
Kuerner
Aml
Hig
Mighs
Wil- Nam Tell
Ty Bosainis
Fauinsde
Lemmen
Ree
Uraty
May Borjes
Peari
Varhethon
Mia Rechtal
Confederate Monument Fund Subscriptions Report
Colonel Walter Taylor publishes acknowledgments for contributions to the Confederate Monument fund. Donations range from May 1895 to May 1907, including gifts from local schools and individuals. totals and dates are partially listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter TH. Taylor
Confederate Monument Fund
Mies Binnehenker Woo
Bloa
Era
Etta Nee
Antu AM. D. Smith O
Waco
Miay Uith
Norfolk Academy
J.T. Thanter
Ars
Mas
Ohd Point Excursion To Capes On Steamer Poen Hentis
The annual charity excursion for the Marys asylum orphans sails on the Poen hentis steamer of the Virginia Navigation Co on Wednesday evening May 7. The trip starts from Mace's wharf Norfolk at 7 PM and stops at Portsmouth and Sir? will leave from each port, with onboard refreshments and a festive mood expected for the first moonside trip of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juhunie
Washington
Norfolk
Daughters of the Confederacy
James Y. Leigh
Daughters of Lils Association
Mehi Ag
Princess Ance Hotel
Virginia Geach
Ohd Point
Capes
Mary's Asylum
Poenhentis
Virginia Navigation Co
Wames River
Evenine
Mace
Whirl
Bishetreet
Portsmouth
Rilwoasy Co
Sorfellk
Tsu
Saul
Military Officers Resignations Reported for State Service
Captain A S Archibald of Company Co Newport News resigns over health issues. Captain N Kurruss of Norfolk is retired at his own request and assigned new quartermaster role. Lieutenant U W Horman Norton retired and named captain and quartermaster Fourth Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Archibald
Company Co
Vestiment
Newport News
Pee
N. Kurruss
Norfolk
Pesiment
UW. 8
Horman Nortel
Caer
View Jourruss
Annu al meeting notes for Aten Christin Mandeaver church
Vague minutes describe officers elected at the annual meeting of the St Ibis o Moo church with roles including President, Mrs. Sere hayar, and other titles. The record contains numerous garbled names and unclear lines, offering little verifiable detail beyond the officer titles and absence of a Chapter View President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ibis O Moo
Choodriel
Yeovil
Sere Hayar
Religious Services Week in Churches Across Town
A bulletin lists sermons and programs for multiple churches. Rev. M. J. Wharton and Rev. J. J. Wall lead morning and evening services at various Baptist and Methodist sites. other congregations including St. Luke's St. Paul’s and Christ Church present regular masses, catechism, and choir performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's
Gramby Street
Trev
Weather Outlook for the Mid Atlantic May 15 1987
A brief forecast for Washington and the Mid Atlantic region notes showery conditions near the coast with warmer temperatures inland. Northeasterly winds shift to easterly as the day progresses with tidally influenced high and low water times provided for the Port Calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Virginia
North Carolina
Free Pills Offer From Dr Mills's New Life Pills
An advertisement touts free samples from RL Bucklen & Co Chicago for Dr Mills's New Life Pills claiming relief from constipation and headaches. The copy promises gentle action, vegetable ingredients, non weakening effects, and regular and large sizes sold by local druggists Burrow Martin & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RL Bucklen & Co
Burrow
Martin O& Cw
Local Notes and Sports Result From Hunters En
Hunterstown residents W El Chater and family moved to Pollard Street Lindenwood. A recent game pitted Huntersville and Uptowns with the former winning. Services announced for Muntersville and Sunday school at 9 50 AM led by Rev Howe Webh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. EL Chater
Pollard Street
Lindenwood
Joseph Tretind
Johnsonm Wyenine
Thantersvilles
Muntersville
How
Trefife
Hpworth Leneie
Tsop. Ma
Simnalayeehoot
Religious services and notices across Brambleton ward churches
The column lists multiple Sunday services at Epworth Temple, Spurgeon Memorial, Trinity, Park Avenue Baptist, McKendree, and other churches. It notes a new Virginia Beach road ticket office, Brambleton YMCA fundraising, a first anniversary sermon at Park Avenue church, and a Epworth League entertainment with a reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. OS. Long
D. D
S$ P.m
C. St. Towson
YY. M. C, Aa
Rebecca Clowes
Williamsh Ure
Mim
C. S. Whitehurst
Mr. Roberts
Huntersville
Spurgeon Memorial
Loidsey
John W. Whitehurst
Baltimore
Christadelphian Reclesia
Kirn Hall
Sun
McKendree
Wood
Spurgeon Memorial Baptist Church
Martin
Leon Marshall
Clay Avenue
Trinity M
Ah. Potts
Dlam
J. W. Moore
Queen Street MB
P.m
Park Avenue
Duncan MclLeod
Brambleton
Y. M. Co
Mth
Y.M. OG. AL
Norfolk
Cooft
Ilmoun
Cl O A. Field
The
Presbyterian Church
Mir. Dickson Eckles
McKendree Church
Mar. J. A. Ilyslop
Christian Church
J. Herbert
Trinity Church
F. Hh. Nicholson
Park Avenue Baptist Church
J. W. Bray
Epworth League
Oneen Street Moor
JV. Peterson
Willouehby Avenue
Trestling
Maas Iith
Methodist and Baptist church services and schedules in town
Local notices report church events at Lekies Memorial Methodist and Menteal Avenue Baptist in town. Pastor D. D. Johnson preaches at 11 am with evening theme and day’s topics listed. A Junior league meets at 2 pm. prayer meetings and Sunday services are announced with names of attending pastors and lay leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avenine Baptist
Flow
Blue
Dudley
Theaven
Aben
Lively knife attack at Talbot and Prime streets shocks city
Oliver Tarrison faced a chaotic assault last evening as two women Lillie Payne and Bella Uwo allegedly attacked him with knives at the corner of Talbot and Prime streets. Sergent Heppel arrived and restrained the assailants, subduing one with a blow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Tarrison
Lillie Payne
Bella Uwo
Talbot and
Prime Streets
Oscer Parrison
Sergent
Way News for the Feet No Shoe Store in Norfolk or Portsmouth
An advertisement touts unbeatable value in footwear, claiming no local store matches its prices. It promises a wide range of the newest styles and a tireless sales effort to attract patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Shoes and accessories march in vivid sale display
A verbose ad showcases shoes in sizes eight to one with a chocolate toned Vici Kid lace shoe at 31.00 and claimed value 31.50, plus ladies linen leggings and tan polishes. It promises durable men’s wear lines and “undisputable pact” for comfortable, tread friendly styles, touting a range of offerings and brands.
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Rootbeer
T. F. Rogers
Columbia Building
Granby Siiintel
Luke Street
Mui Street
Commerce
Church Street
Water Street
Granby
Main Street
Admiral Browh
Mra
Waite Bparewell
Wikade
Milsabeth W. Conrad
Winchester
Van,ly
Aly. Dom
Olph
Henrie County
Handolph
Aiee Moore
Milas Tda
Jordan
Tennessee
Nashville
Jank McCullough
Gbaithmore
Lreek
Richwond
Mre
Deny
Lisnas
Philadelphia
LY le
Amy
Losal
Opbert
Alikarla
Profesor Bories
Henkings
It. C. Turomai
Nanki Pon
Sen
Jir
Dunecan
Mr. Dawes
Atlee Jones
Petty
M.on
Boswell
Hoarisa
James A. Goode
Einta Beach
Richard McIlwaing
Drummond
Jean Maxwell
Roush Street
Wotled Boean
Jamestown
Jiames Th. Goode
Barry Canmypledl
Tames McCall
Turner
M. Pheary
Thre
Robert Hughes
Ishland
Somone
Bow
Lioyd
William H. White
Loulie Taylor
Tucker
Sims
Otis
Talna Vian Eden
da Shlei
New York
Princes Annee Hotel
Lagt Evembngr
Buckles
Samuel M. Ely
M.om. Curtis
Chareseoon
Pisher
Loyal Legion of New York
Claneral Torrey
Ames
Mirssn- Chinsetts
Mort Fisher
Admiral Crown
Tinary Yard
W. Heth Trice & CO
Real Ana
Plume Sts
Varios Chureh
Tront
NA Pergesan
Arlington
Dy Avenue
Roly Avenue
He Rel
Cressivett
Marimer St
Kelly Avenue
Sarf Chatel
Ofvloors
SM Linnetrees
SUL Mainetree
Satin Pear
Gitestn Cay National Bank
Atlautie Struct
Nralers
Ands West Market Square
Wright
DresWeek
Beveit of the Orphans
Prersonala
Olivers
Haney
the Lord's Vineyard
Cheist
Busidug
J Cru
Freemason” Street Baptist Church
Tl. M
P. M
M. J. Wharton
South
J. J. Wall
Christ
Freemason Street Church of Christ
Dieeiples
Garrison
Tloa A
At & I
P. M.oy
River Baptist Church
Chanby
Preemason Streets
Cawthorn
Mirace Gbaptist
Itev
Mpworth AD
Church
We Youngs
Thome
Relzious
Cumberlant
M. mGhureh
W. H. Alwil
St. John's A.M. I
Seaton
D. K
Christian Endeavor
Mpiscopal Churcites
Catoolis
St. Mary's
Chapel Street
Father Doherty
Sacred Heart
York Street
Father Wilson
St. Joseph's
Father Riley
JMLS
Herabry
First Lutheran Church
Charlotte Street
Granny
Pirewere
Rew
MN. Shenk
Woal
Cumberland Street
Volutary
Teord Ciod
Abraban Qujah
Mendelssohn
Orean
Panthem
Gloria
Sclnecker
Posthide— Pulkenger
Wietsechiner
Arelestran
Cumberhind Street
Lord God of Abraham
CTSA
Mendelssohn Orohendra
Ghorla
Molkinger
Kretachmer Orchestra
Weather Report
Feenst
Huntersv
Bramelevon
Atlantic Cirvey
Sle
Runter
Lanahan & Son
Battimone, Mo
Epicure
Chicago
Alcer
TNE N. Tf
Fairbank Company
Loula
Montrool
Winttemore
Whittemore
de. A
Eolfes
Coln Street
Imrompe Dale
Oscar
Sarah C. Bowers
Price
Nee
High Street
Cooper Marble Works
Bank St. Agorolk
Jelevee Nti
Hericley Permanent Luilding and Loan Association
Berkley
Washington Street Hall
Tray O
MO. M. Berkley
Geo.t. Tilley
Myt
Salee
Arross, Son & Co
Burruss
Theodore S
Garne Rt
Mylt-Su,w.satf
Imates
Abel Sume
Seve OM Thhe-Proud Bank
Woweheeddine
Pe Ciems Park
Norrots
Charles Pete i
Areeh Tee
Moti Balls J
Robert F. Holmes &Co
Alliat
Ail Colexa
Walter J. Simmons & Coz
Charlotte ST
Nmettowesr
Hanser
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