Affairs in General Hospital Headlines and Local Notes
A jumble of brief items reports on the Defeman trial resuming, court sessions, bicycle accidents with no damage, social visits, prayers and conventions, a pigeon shooting match, and various local incidents. Notables include Mizg Kate ODonnell visiting Baltimore, Mrs. Sam T Hand Jr in critical condition, and upcoming church and civic events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AERO
Defeman
Huastings Court
Kate’ O'Donnell
Baltimore
Churchland
Port Norfolk
Sam T. Hand, Jr
Judge Portlock
Epworth
J. Hai
Kirn Hall
Epworth League
Ifrom
Cirmundine
Aeseble Matthews
Edward Saunders
Iain Paint
Norfolk
H. Chapman
Warren
Chares Mahone
Wriday
St. Joseph's
Issandla Copeland
Ahoskle
N. C
Nettle Noel
Bay Line
Hellie Fleming
Normal Vallege
Nellie Flenings
Miss Fleming
Miss Noel
Eiza Jare Venshaw
Charles A. Halgh
North Street
Norfolk and Western Treain
Salem
Ayer's Cherry Penoral Promoted As Global Cold Cure
An advertisement touts Ayer's Cherry Penoral as the world’s standard family remedy for colds coughs and June diseases. It claims the product is not a brative and comes in large household bottles at higher cost but greater cure and asserts no theory or fact can refute its effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayera Gerry
Princess Bonnie receipts and hospital show May 1 1897
Mrs J B Ship of Portsmouth Va provides receipts and expenditures for the Princess Bonnie production with gross receipts of 28595 47 and net receipts 23500 85. She thanks participants including Isaac Bellazea Newgass Lawrence Welton donors and the press for support and lists donations for opera boxes and rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ldstor Virginian
Princess Bonnie
Raleigh
Isaac
A. Bellazea
Mr. Newgass
J. B
Portsmouth
Narrow Escape In Stables Ends With Horse Runaway
Yesterday morning two youths led Mr Tinaymon’s horse from Middle Street stables for a ride toward the cemetery. The frightened horse bolted after sighting an electric car and tore through Law son Street, striking a telegraph pole at London and Langham Streets. The bogey was badly damaged but the horse freed itself and fled until a colored man stopped it and returned it to the stables. The boys escaped serious harm in a miraculous near tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jones
Thomas Tnaynoms
Middle Street
Tinayonor
Lawson Street
London
Lngham Streets
Impudent attempted break-in at Ate 'shua Denby’s home
Early yesterday, around 4 a m, an unknown man tried to break into Ate ’shua Denby’s County residence. He cut two shutters, paused near Denby’s room, and fled after being challenged by the family. The intruder returned to try again but fled when dogs barked, drawing Mr. Denby’s attention. The incident is described as bold and bold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Denby
Bicycle Recovered Telegram From Roanoke Rapids
Dr M A Hatton received a telegram from Roanoke Rapids N Gs noting his bicycle had been recovered. A local loaning gentleman had sold it for 825. He was asked to forward the bill and expect a $40 reward. the bicycle is set to reach here tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.A. Hatton
Roanoke Rapids
Nombrly Loan of
Ble
Dr. Hatton
George A L Tabb Elected Sagamore In Virginia Telegram
A telegram from Staunton Virginia dated May 20 1897 reports George A L Tabb elected Sagamore I of the Great Innior Sagamore in Portsmouth Virginia. The message identifies WJ Rogers of the Virginian-Portsmouth as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton
WJ. Rogers
Portsmouth
Recognition Letter From Stonewall Camp Veterans
Rear Admiral George Brown thanks Portsmouth citizens for resolutions honoring his forty year naval career. He notes sadness at retirement and shares a brief history of the Confederate ram Stonewall, built in 1814, later captured and passed to the United States and Japan before delivery to Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall
Ion Ge
Portsmouth
Sir
Ivor
Wourn
Gmorgh Brown
U.S. ON
James J. Crocker
Confederate Veterans
Bordeaux
France
Malis
Mont Jefferson Page
Mmne
Actoss
Nassau
Pise
United States
Havin
Washington
Dah
Japan
Ipa
George Brown
U.S. N
James F. Crocker
Stonewall Camp
Confedrate Veterans
Wounding on Griffin Street Leads to Manhunt
At about 11 pm Wednesday Louis Pullford and John Boykin argued on Griffin Street. Pullford drew a pistol and shot Boykin twice in the stomach, a non fatal wound. Pullford fled and remains at large. a warrant is issued for his arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Pullford
John Boykin
Griffin Street
Fullford
Boykin
Pullford
Crawford's Furniture and Carpet House Ad
Wire doors and windows in stock. Odd sizes made to order. Refrigerators and mosquito nets available at J. B. Crawford's Furniture and Carpet House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
They Are Beautiful Wool Saits Sold by Levy and Jacobs
Levy and Jacobs advertise all wool saits at seven and ten dollars. The shop at 200 Weil Street invites customers to view the styles labeled as beautiful and affordable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levy & Jacobs
Wieh Street
Prices held on vane men s suits at sale
Prices marked on vane men s suits hold through May 1 as sale offers savings from 1.50 to 4.40 per suit. PRESLAUER & ANTHONY advertise umbrellas and nestisee shirts. Vinnelson Co and Charles Re Welton Co promote ladies umbrellas and varied colors. W LE Virnelson Co features new stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preslauer & Anthony
Justin
Charles Re
Welton & Co
W. LE
Second Day's Session at Epworth League Convention
The Sunday School and Epworth League convention opened, with Rev Wertenbaker and speakers addressing Pernicious Literature and remedies. Reports showed 3,475 leagues and 69, useful membership totals, as Rev. Edwards delivered an impassioned closing address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wpworth
Wertenbarer
Kosson
G. Phillips
J. Th. Hal
Mey
Virginia
Portsmouth
Tumbers St
Mpnorth League
Rev. W. St. Practor
Brunswick
O W. Moore
Norfolk
Ev. W. RR. Proctor
G. W. Morse
Red Duyvis
R. M. Chandler
Berkley
Norfolk Preachers
Messrs
Lambeth
Moore
Green
Atwill
Chandler
N. J. Foushee
Poushee
Ernest
Ray
McGhee
Bennett
Rex
Amiss
Epworth League
Ee Wertenbuker
Wertenbaker
Grene
Tew
Messia
Astin
Austin
Whitley
Lay
I Dionagheedh
Sulfoile
Campbell
Eypworth League
Tev. de Thiy
Trev
J. J. AmIissat
Atev
G. Z. Green
Khevs
George W. Green
Wortenbaker
G. T. Lammieth
Ciy
Vola
R. W. Seadles
W. Om
Proctor
G TW
W. J. Metwards
D. D
Petersburg
Pepworth League
Edwards
Dr. Riwards
Weather Eases But Diculty Looms Over Time
Fragmentary OCR notes warn of a developing dicuity as pleasant weather gives way to new term. Mentions One Minute Cough Cure and a list of names including D. G. Sterling Po Trotter Norfolk To Ty Walker Brambleton Trustt a Smith Borktey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Sterling
Po Trotter
Norfolk
Walker
Brambleton
Kilmer’s Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Advertisement
An old newspaper ad touts Kilmer’s Swamp-Root as a cure for kidney and urinary issues. It claims relief from back pain, frequency of urination, and liquor aftereffects, promising easy nightly rest and general urinary comfort. Offers sample bottle and pamphlet by mail, with the Daily Virginian and address in Binghamton, NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Daily
Virginian
Dr. Wilmer & Co
Binghampton
N.Y
Cases Dismissed Inman Forgery Case In Mayor Court
Inman’s case, charged with forgery, was dismissed after only one witness testified. Judge ruled no forgery proven and noted possible false pretenses. Other cases, Cherry and land, also dismissed. Justice Stutter discharged three prisoners after examining bonds and hearing no further testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Inman
Irku
John W. Hopper
Gendall
Flirm
Bendall & Welton
Inman
Shelley
Mr. Inman
Mrr. Bendall
Ile
Cherry
Irwin
Bland
Rutter
Terrible Accident Prompts Immediate Aid Advice
A fragmentary notice describes a terrible scalding accident and pain relief using DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve. Mentions locations Norfolk and Brambleton, with Truett & Smith, Berkley as associated firms. Names J. M. I. and Walker appear in the brief ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witusn
Inzel Salve
Sterting
Trotter
Norfolk
BRB
Walker
Brambleton
Truett & Smith
Berkley
Congress of the International Postal Union to Visit Old Point
The Members of the Congress of the International Postal Union, recently in session in Washington, are expected to visit Old Point today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress of the International Postal Union
Seasion
Washington
Old Point
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nels
Livery Nender
Onic Ca Igual Alamos
Lewis Hudgins
Jerry Parker
L. R. Watts
Boston
Mass
Supreme Officers of the
Royal Arcanum
Franklin
League Park
W. J. Fowler
Hamlet
Seaboard Air Line
Methodist Sunday School Association
Owen's Memorial Church
Miner
Mason
Port Norfolk Railway
Mary L. Isay
Islinglam Street
Race Avenue
Crawford Street
Constable Branch
Suffolk
Randall
Branch
T. Rogers
Seaboard Ute
Murray
Rogers
de Witt
J. M. Rm Trotter
BR. L. Waller
Ayer
Vane
Great Innior Sagamore
Royal Baking Powder Co
New York
WEF, Vinnelson & Co
Methodist
Lengsog
Postal Congress
Hutter
J. T. Parker & Bro
Vermont
C.W. Tiddgins & CO
Priges AN
Prentis
U. S. Navy Yard
Portsmouth Gang Company
S. P. Oast
W. G. Culpepper
Jos. Ty
Parker Park
C. L. Culpepper
W. G. Parker
W.N. White
Maurice A
Brandt & GO
High Street
Asie
Virginia Boat and Oar Company
Tawsie
Harrison Street
Poretsmoute
W. & J. Parkior
Jos. A. Parker
Fim
W.G. W. Parker
GOW
Parkie
Josmpita
Park View
Imo.e. L. B.willsomr
H. B. Wilkins
Ae Tisse
Tha
Lark
Ol Serer
New York State
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