Short Paragraphs of Yesterday's Local News
A compact local digest notes frost mornings with eighteen city prisoners in jail. Bid listings show a second hand bicycle wanted, and the Cooper will admitted to record. Various society notes, arrests, visits, religious services, and minor court items fill the day.
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Shother
S. A. Melas
John BR. Cooper
Jesse Falson
County Street
Dinwiddle Street
High Street
George H. Ray
D. D
Southern Railroad
James M. Burford
George A. Brooks
Robinson
George J. Truett
Washington
Pace
P. S. Hope
Roosevelt
Hod Spratley
Seaboard
Gosport
Bass Buins
Armory
Aerro
George Woodson
Sturday
Forestur
Stubbs
West Nortrolk
Portsmouth Rifles Company
Temperance
Owens’ Memorial Church
John Bright
George A. Tabb
Yesturdas Toy Stiv
Great Council of Sted Men
Shin Solverto
Iyvyaort News
Sthowtie and
Danville
Coconpa
Loykins
Mrr
Charlis Hellsinger
Stampton
Pr. Ray
Washington Street
Batttle
Portsmouth Methodist Epworth League Union
Central M
Meetings to be held at High street tent for three months
The Rev. Carmandine arrives today and will start a series of meetings tomorrow night under the High street tent. About 134 delegates will attend over two days with a 2000 capacity. A three month program is expected and sessions run 3 p.m. 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. daily. Separately, real estate sales are noted: G Hatton, trustee, sold a Berkley house and land interests for aggregate 3,450 dollars to W S Johnson of Deep Creek. Also reported are cemetery flower thefts with two girls charged and a memorial design theft incident resolved by return.
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Carmandine
High Street
G. Hatton
Drawbridge
Berkley
Washington District
W. S. Johnson
Deep Creek
Annie Wise
Cedar Grove Cemetery
Dashiells
Loomagie
Nora
County Street
Dinwiddle Street
Conservative Democrats Form in Portsmouth Virginia
The permanent committee chosen by W S Langhorne met Monday night and elected Tr Nash Billsoly as chairman and Dr M Kearns as secretary and treasurer. They called the group Conservative Democrats of Portsmouth and oppose primary elections while inviting white voters to support the majority chosen candidates.
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W.S. Langhorne
City Tall
Tr. Nash Billsoly
Dr. M. Kearns
Portsmouth
Via
Funerals Held for Local Residents Yesterday
The funerals of Miss Margaret Maloney and Miss Christine Forster were held yesterday with services by Rev T J Brady and Rev J T Bosman. Interments occurred at St Marys Catholic Cemetery Oak Grove Cemetery and Dunk Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers for Maloney included D J McHard Joseph P O Connor and others.
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Margaret Maloney
London Street
T. J. Brady
Norfolk
St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
D. J. McHard
Joseph P. O'Connor
P. Hi. O'Connor
Joseph Lawler
Owen O'Rourke
J. Grit Edwards
John P. Carty
George W. Maupin
Christine Forster
J. T. Bosman
Oak Grove Cemetery
Two Suspects Arrested in Norfolk County Burglary
Constable Sykes arrested Cud Denby and RB Etheridge yesterday for breaking into Irvine Co. at Pleasant Grove district and stealing about $40 worth of clothing. Denby admits the break in, the other man denies involvement. Some goods have been recovered and Denby recently left the city almshouse. a hearing is expected in one or two days.
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Sykes
Cud Denby
Etheridge
Irvine & Co
Pleasant Grove
Norfolk County
Denby
Doleman Robbery Case in Park View Court Continued
In Mayor's Court yesterday Tom Doleman charged with robbing a barber shop in Park View had the case continued and could be resumed before he completes a ten day sentence for nonpayment of a fine. William J. Inman Jr forgery case was continued to today at counsel request. Cherry Bland and Craig examination was postponed to Thursday at Commonwealth attorney request.
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Tom Doleman
Park View
Doleman
William J. Inman, Jr
Inman
Cherry
Bland
Craig
Common Wealth
Sloops Robbed Off Cove Street Night Thefts
Thieves boarded two sloops near Cove street and stole items from both. The Maria J. Deans had been fitted for cargo work and its stove was taken. The other sloop, owned by a colored man named Miller, lost almost everything movable.
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Cove Street
Maria J. Deans
Miller
Annex Hose Company delegates chosen for Winchester convention
At a meeting of Annex Hose Company last night George Meigs John S Taylor and J T Grimes were elected delegates to the Miremen s convention which meets in Winchester They will hold another meeting next Tuesday to decide if they will go in body to the convention
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Annex Mose Company
Annex Hose Company
George Meigs
John S. Taylor
J. T. Grimes
Winchester
Oleman Trial Ready For Jury As Jury Queue Grows
The Coleman case returns to court with thirteen jurors accepted and sixteen more to be summoned. Sheriff directed to assemble thirty to reach a panel of at least three more. Names of accepted jurors listed include Frank Welton C N Moody Gillie Vermillion J C Richardson and others. They pled impartiality and said newspaper reports had not influenced them.
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Coleman
Frank Welton
C. N. Moody
Gillie Vermillion
J. C. Richardson
R. Lee Albert
GB. G. Jones
C. J. Bright
J. B. Trotman
Joseph Fr. Clark
John T. Drewry
W. J. Luke
J. H. Flythe
PF. B. Reese
Central Epworth League to Host Convention Sessions
Central Epworth League announces a convention at Central AM Church this week. A 6 p m program for schoolchildren is set Thursday and a unique devotional will run fifteen minutes. City choirs are invited to join in the song service across morning noon and night sessions. George II Ray is the pastor.
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Central Epworth League
Central AM
George II
Ray
Parker Firm Dissolves as W G Parker Withdraws
Notice states the dissolution of W. & J. Parker at 711 Crawford Street. W. G. Parker withdraws. Joseph A. Parker will conduct the business going forward. Ad appears nearby.
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Ay W. & J. Parker
Crawfordstreec
W. G. Parker
Jozeph A. Parker
W. & J. Panketa
Crawford Street
Jos. A. Patina
W. Parker
W. Parkiem
Joseph AL Vparkiett
Portsmouth
Mual-S
Farm Altercation Ends With Axe Injury
Monday afternoon two men named Bob Evans and Bob Day became involved in a dispute on Spivey’s farm. Evans struck Day with an axe during the trouble. Evans was arrested and jailed. Day received medical attention from Dr. Reed.
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Bob Evans
Bob Day
Spivey
Evans
Day
Ile
Reed
Prentis Place Land Co Ad Promotes Home Lots For Sale
An advertisement notes excellent lots for sale by Prentis Place land company with guidance to home seekers. The column also mentions De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve for skin troubles and relief, listing J. G. Sterling, J. M. FP. Trotter, Norfolk, R. L. Walker, Brambleton, Truett & Smith, Berkley as associated names.
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Prentis Place Land Company
de Witt
J. G. Sterling
J. M. FP. Trotter
Norfolk
R. L. Walker
Brambleton
Truett & Smith
Berkley
G. Sterling
Trotter
R. Ta. Walker
Arambleton
Pruett & Smith
Marriage at Scvottsville Church Unites Mr Lem Skeeter and Miss Ellen Brady
In a ceremony at Scotteville Baptist Church, Mr Lem Skeeter and Miss Ellen Brady wed before a crowded gathering. A reception followed and the couple will reside at Port Norfolk.
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Scvottsville Baptist Church
Lem. Skeeter
Ellen Brady
Scotteville Paplist
Port Norfolk
Dr King's New Discovery Promoted by Tiskilwa Editor
The True Remedy boasts Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds as the only true cure after testing others. It claims a guaranteed record of cures and satisfaction with trial bottles at Burrow Martin & Co.'s drug store.
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W. MM. Repine
Tiskilwa
Til
Dr. King
Crawford's Furniture and Carpet House Ad
Wire doors and windows in stock with odd sizes made to order and hang refrigerators and mosquito nets available. Crawford's Furniture and Carpet House.
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Crawford
Wet Norfolk and Port Norfolk Triumph in Fast-Action Game
The Wet Norfolk team defeated Port Norfolk 26 to 1 yesterday afternoon in an engaging match. West Norfolk turned double plays by M L OW Dennis and Tr Agey with strong pitching. batteries were C G Dennis and M W Dennis for Wet Norfolk and R Scott and Apey for Port Norfolk. Shackelford’s all round play for West Norfolk stood out as a key feature.
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Tapse Donde
Norfolk
Port Nortote
Agin
West Norfolk
Port Norfolk
ML OW. Dennis
Tr. Agey
Gbatteries
C. G. Dennis
M. W. Dennis
R. Scott
No. Apey
Shackelford
Suspected axe attack in suburbs leaves woman jailed
Yesterday afternoon Puss Parker attempted to kill Louie Wilson with an axe during a quarrel between two women in the suburbs. Parker struck Wilson in the side, causing a deep cut and Parker was lodged in jail awaiting the outcome of Wilson's wounds.
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Puss Parker
Louie Wilson
Parker
Wilson
fJull
Petersburg rail sale looms as Smith group plans final talks
W M Pofflnton, backed by De Witt Smith of New York, advances purchase talks on Petersburg city interest in the Virginia and Carolina railroad. Smith to visit next Thursday. a council meeting is slated to act on the sale. Mrs Pace suffers bicycle accident with severe leg injury. two physicians attend.
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Petersburg
W. M. T Poflinton
de Witt Smith
New York
Virginia and Carolina
Dlotlinton
Common Council
Mar Smith
John D. Pace
Cuban Situation Delays Report on Havana Inquiry
From Washington, May 18, no new dispatches have arrived on the Cuba investigation. Consul General Ler has only a brief notice of a naturalized American detainee’s release and departure from the island. A memorial from New York Philadelphia and St. Louis businessmen asks action to end the Cuban insurrection.
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Washington
Calhoun
Havana
Lér
Cubs
New York
Philadephia
St. Louis
Otter Ja ‘Ee Oclses
Cuba
State Department
Sherman
Crop conditions vary across regions as crops advance
Weather conditions through May 17 favor firming in central valleys but slow growth due to cool temperatures. Atlantic coast sees rapid crop progress with heavy rains delaying farm work. Corn planting starts in North Dakota and Minnesota. early cotton in Carolinas Georgia Alabama Texas shows some flood and insect damage. Winter wheat remains healthy in the Mid Atlantic states Kentucky Tennessee with minimal bugs. Tobacco transplanting begins in Connecticut Kentucky Tennessee Virginia and progresses in the Carolinas.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Atlantic
North Dakota
Minnesota
Carolinas
Georgian
Alabama
Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
Tennessee
Middle Atlantic
Kentucky
Virginia
North Carolina
Connecticut
Terrible accident remedies and varied notices arise
A jumble of ad snippets mentions De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve for burns, local merchants like Pruett & Smith, and tobacco and cigar brands. It also notes Colonel Vassos of Greek Crete with Montenegrin roots and a historic sword offer, plus references to Haemann’s blood purifiers and Heecham’s pills and ladies' umbrellas from W J Virleigon & Co.
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Vassos
Crete
Greece
Wand
Karaigkaki
Kidney Trouble Remedies Promoted in Pan-American Ad
An 19th century style advertisement urges readers to test urine for kidney health and promotes Kilmer Swamp-Root as a cure. It claims relief from back pain frequent urination and bladder issues and offers free pamphlet with the purchase of bottles.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Minghampton
N.Y
Horse racing results from Louisville May 18
Morning crowds of about 6 000 attend at Cherdh Wil Downs as six races yield wins for Bonaparte Kinnle Merry Prince Kohmann Clarney Stone Urania Bremen White Oak and other contenders. Final times range from 1 00 to 1 42 with varied odds across the eleven race summaries.
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New York
Merry Prince
Belmar
Divide
Jve Purlongs
Kohmann
Varus
Amleven
Ovites
Cherdh Wil Downs
Lendance
Suva Ler
Bebuart
Bo Fi
Livdaseugne
Wirst Gall
Urania
Maxine Fliott
Wife
Tharee
Bremen
Storrs
Clay Clarieston
Phe
White Oak
Sedan
L. W
Louisville
Wonders Never Cease Salvation Oil Cures Rheumatism
A testimonial asserts Salvation Oil eases scintic rheumatism after failed medical care. Mrs. W. W. J. Phelps reports dramatic relief after two bottles. The product, sold for 25 cents, is offered by several local pharmacies including Cannon's Pharmacy Alfred T. West, Holmes & Co, and Heistand's Atlantic City Drug Store.
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WW. J. Phelps
Box
Enfield
Conn
Cannon's Pharmacy
Bute Street
Alfred T. West
Main St
ROT
SP. Holmes & CO
Heistand
Atlantic City
They Are Beautiful, All Wool Saits For Sale
Levy and Jacobs offer all wool suits at seven fifty and ten dollars each. Visit 200 Iligh street to inspect the selections and prices.
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Levy & Jacobs
Iligzh Street
Sale on suits and umbrellas at local stores
Prices marked on men's suits hold only until the Witch of May. Save from $1.50 to $2.10 on a suit. GRESLAUER & ANTHONY advertise the best $1 umbrella from W. EL Vinnelson & Co. See new negligee shirts Just In at Charles HK Welton & Co.
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Greslauer & Anthony
W. EL Vinnelson & Co
Charles HK
Welton & Co
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