Morning notes from Portsmouth plus local events
A series of brief items from Portsmouth recounts daily civic happenings. A new coat of paint for a city hall wing, a bicycle accident on Middle Street, an upcoming Princess Bonnie rehearsal at the Opera House, and a local court activity including a ten day jail term for Joe Wilson. Attendance at outings, church events, a Port Norfolk shooting contest result, and ads for clothing sales are noted along with impending public picnics and a rental for 210 Glasgrow Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobson
County Jalil
Portsmouth Atlantic Club
Ocean View
Middle Street
Opera House
W. B. Boyce
Portlock
Hastings Court
Sesslon
Watts
Karnival
Kommerce
Carrie McCoy
Evening Times
Justice Rutter
Joe Wilson
W. F. Larrabee
Phoebus
M. E. Thomas
King Street
Christian Endeavor Society
Washington, D. C
Court Street
Portsmouth
Norfolk
BE. L. Dashiells
New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad
Seaboard Fire Insurance Company
Glasgrow Street
Elec
Pearson
Green
Cllifford
Melvin Dunn
Justice Haynes
Henry Ellis
Seaboard Air Line
Littleton
Shaws Springs
N. c
Albert Eprulll
Godwin Street
Jell
Moore
Sawyer's
Telephone Line Construction From City To Washington
A large force of American Bell Telephone Company workers began building a long distance line yesterday from this city to Washington D C. The project promises notable benefit to the region and marks a substantial development for communications in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bell Telephone Company
Washington, D. C
Levy and Jacobs Cut Deep in Clothing Prices
A London shop at 20 Tigh Street slashes prices on men's and children's clothing. The bold sale urges customers that items must go and will disappear quickly as stock is cleared.
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Levy & Jacobs
Tigh Street
Unclear OCR Ad Fragments From Historic Shop Ledger
Fragmentary advertisements show multiple shops names and products. Mentions include VIRNELSON & CO, Basline & Anthony at 114 High Street, Welton & Co, J S Crawford's furniture and Carpet House, and references to clothing, shirts, negligee, and food cubes, all in garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myetobody
Besline
List of Uncalled Letters at Portsmouth VA Post Office
Week ending May 25 1897 uncalled letters advertised include Miss Alfus Brown Danie Blanchard Eva Brinkley Miss Susie A Boone Thomas Bray Mrs Dora Cook Emma J Crocker Jamies T Clarke Louisa Copeland Miss Lela Curling Mrs Sarah Casel Dick Davis James I F Davis Billie Edwards colored J M Foster C P Green F S Graham Miss Rosa Goodwyn Sam Griffin Mrs Mary Green colored Miss Addie Holmands Miss Bessie D Humphries Caesar Hill Henry Holland Mrs Mattie Hollowell Miss Mary Hodges Rebecky Harg Miss Susie Hiner Miss Susie Harvie Miss Bettle Jiggetts Mrs Laurah Jones Captain Laurel Johnson Laura Lively 2 L L Lassiter Miss Dora Mills George Ma Elwain James Mitchell Master Mechanic C B F O Shops Miss Minnie Manning Miss Lon Meaner Mrs Minnie Moore Sam Newman Thomas J Miles I C Overman Ada Parker Mrs Francis Perry J A Price Rev J W Powell J B Putnam L G Pritchard Lula Pratt William Pattison A A Reid Miss Emma Roberts M Latheas Rh y can Mrs James Rogers Frank Rease Willie Ruffin Miss Angeline Smith Miss Alice Shearin C A Stegar Miss Charity Smith C B E Slate Mrs Harrel Sheppard Mrs R T Smith Miss Sarah Saunders Mrs Eliza Tynes Mrs August Young Jim Washington A E Williams J Willams R L HERBERT P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Alfus Brown
Danie Blanchard
Eva Brinkley
Susie A. Boone
Thomas Bray
Dora Cook
Emma J. Crocker
Jamies T. Clarke
Louisa Copeland
Lela Curling
Sarah Casel
Dick Davis
James IF. Davis
Billie Edwards
J. M. Foster
C. P. Green
F. S. Graham
Rosa Goodwyn
Sam Griffin
Mary Green
Addie Holmands
Bessie D. Humphries
Caesar Hill
Henry Holland
Mattie Hollowell
Mary Hodges
Rebecky Harg
Susie Hiner
Susie Harvie
Bettle Jiggetts
Laurah Jones
Laurel Johnson
Laura Lively
L. L. Lassiter
Dora Mills
George MaElwain
James Mitchell
C. B. F. O. Shops
Minnie Manning
Lon Meaner
Minnie Moore
Sam Newman
Thomas J. Miles
I. C. Overman
Ada Parker
Francis Perry
J. A. Price
J. W. Powell
J.B. Putnam
L.G. Pritchard
Lula Pratt
William Pattison
A. A. Reid
Emma Roberts
M. Latheas Rhycan
James Rogers
Frank Rease
Willie Ruffin
Angeline Smith
Alice Shearin
C. A. Stegar
Charity Smith
C. BE. Slate
Harrel Shepherd
R.T. Smith
Sarah Saunders
Eliza Tynes
August Young
Jim Washington
J. Willams
R. L. Herbert
P. M
Dr Carradine Leads Interdenominational Tent Meeting
Dr Carradine's tent on High Street under the Friends church auspices draws rising attendance. The Water Turned into Wine is preached at daily services 10 AM and 8 PM with a morning sermon for Christians. The event runs through Sunday night and welcomes all to hear him despite denominational differences.
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Carradine
High Street
Friends’ Church
Prank Hall
Frank Hall
Dr. Carradine
Joverybody
Port Norfolk electric railway extension to start soon
A force of about twenty five workmen is ready to begin extending the Port Norfolk electric railway as soon as the civil engineer finishes his work in a few days. Work will start from the point of beginning on the road to South street, with crews operating from both ends. The contract allows six weeks to complete the project, and the aim is to have electric cars running through the city’s principal streets soon, ending the Rip Van Winkle lethargy.
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Port Norfolk
Court proceedings note Portlock presiding adjourns sessions
Judge W. N. Portlock presided as Commonwealth vs George W Blunt appeal dismissed by consent of both parties W P P Boyce appointed special policeman at Ocean View Rules issued against John T Mayo Richard Gray and B Mayo absent witnesses returnable May 28 Commonwealth vs Webb Turner appeal continued to the 28 Commonwealth vs Abbot Spruill housebreaking pleaded guilty sentenced to three months in jail and a one cent fine Court adjourned to 10 30 a m Friday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Portlock
Commonwealth
George W. Blunt
Arties
W. PP. Boyce
Ocean View
John T. Mayo
Richard Gray
B. Mayo
Webb Turner
Abbot Spruill
Election contests shape up for city and county offices
The election will be held today with the keeper of the alms house sanitary inspector auditor and treasurer posts on the ballot. Voters will decide if a constitutional convention should be convened. The Democratic city ticket faces no opposition, while county races promise active contests, especially for Western Branch district supervisor.
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Western Branch
Knights of Pythias Committee Secures Grand Chancellor Darnell for Corner Stone Laying
A committee formed from local Knights of Pythias lodges reported last night that Grand Chancellor Darnell has consented to deliver an address at the corner-stone laying on the sixteenth of next month. He will urge representation from all subordinate lodges at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Darnell
Funeral of Mrs. Jemima Holland in Norfolk County
The funeral for Mrs. Jemima Holland was held yesterday at 3 Velock from her Norfolk County residence. Rev. P. gs. ¢c. Davis of Calvary Baptist Church conducted the rites and the interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jemima Holland
Norfolk County
P. Gs
Protect the System from Malaria with Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters
A historical notice touts Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a remedy against malaria and related fevers in western southern and tropical regions. It claims preventive efficacy against malarial disease, substitutes quinine alkaloid, and cites professional endorsements. Dr. F. H. Wale offers free eye examinations and operates at 152 Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropics
F. H. Wale
Main Street
Tramp Crushed Under Wheels On Train At Depot
A colored tramp named Rueben Wormick of Chatanoogza Tenn attempted to steal a ride on a box car at the upper depot about 10 pm. He was thrown beneath the wheels, both legs crushed below the hips. He was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital by flat car with Dr Billsoly in attendance. Doctors doubt recovery as Wormick, conscious, asked to be given something to sleep. He hoped to return home to see his mother.
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Rueben Wormick
Chattanoogza
Tenn
St. Vincent's Hospital
Billsoly
Special Police Appointed for Election Day by Judge Portlock
Norfolk County Court appointee Judge Portlock named election day special police. For Glebe Samuel Cotton Charles Elliott and W T Buxton. for Bowers Hill Samuel Bridges. for Ifall s Corner B F Long and James Stafford.
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Portlock
Norfolk County Court
Glebe
Samuel Cotton
Charles Elliott
W. T. Buxton
Bowers Hill
Samuel Bridges
Ifall's Corner
B. F. Long
James Stafford
Berkleys Local Notes and Events Snapshot
In Berkley the Woman's Christian Temperance Union meets at Mrs. B. F. Tritts on Thursday at 4 p.m. Sharp. Mrs. C. W. Young rehearses for an upcoming entertainment at Odd Fellows Hall. A couple, Harry Bliven and Rena Heath, trip to Elizabeth City ends with a wedding tour and prayer meeting congratulations. Two colored men, Paul Venable and Armstead Scott, arrested for robbing a small sail boat. a rowboat possibly stolen. Town Council to skip tonight due to city election. Henry Louis, colored, jailed for abducting a sixteen year old girl two weeks ago. the owner keeps both. Portsmouth string band serenated locals. Karnival of Kommerce at Pythian Hall next Monday. Rev. J. W. Harrell preached at Main Street Christian church. weeklong meeting underway. Berkley baseball Regulars beat Merchants 34 to 4. pitchers named. W. B. Daughtry made a circus catch. DeShields at short for Regulars. Mrs. Gill’s sick child on Washington street better.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union
B. F. Tritts
C. W. Young
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Calvin Carva
Liberty Street
Harry Bliven
Rena Heath
Elizabeth City
Baptist Church
Paul Venable
Armstead Scott
Pa- Neeman Parker
Henry Louis
Portsmouth
Kommerce
Pythian Hall
J. W. Harrell
Main Street Christian Church
Berkley
Merchants
Tatem
Tallup
Rudd
Parker
Casey
Shipp
Allen
W. B. Daughtry
DeShields
O. SK
Gill
Washington Street
Anti-Xonovoly Amendment Proposed by Senator Chandler
Washington May 24 Senator Chandler prepared an amendment to the tariff bill adding an anti trust provision. It would extend the act of July 2 1890 to common carriers and prohibit rate fixing agreements or maintenance of rates by representatives. He notes pooling and Pettigrew’s amendment may be placed on the tariff bill if Congress rushes tariff legislation.
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Washington
Chandler
Pettigrew
Committee On Interstate Commerce
House
Ambiguous party aims in bill amendments noted
The text records that Populists, Silver, Republicans and other Republicans are retained as parts of the bill. The amendment intends to prevent a pooling bill or to nullify any action toward passing such a bill.
Navy moves in South Atlantic and New York plans
New York May 25 The Washington correspondent reports Secretary Long will order Doncaster to return home from the South Atlantic station and a supply ship may be placed at the North Atlantic station with Lancastrer. A gunboat may be sent to the South Atlantic after the Lancastrer returns, leaving Castine as the only vessel. The Jamestown may return to Treasury for quarantine duty as a powder vessel for New York harbor. Commander J T Hunker is named to command Annapolis. Swinburne to command Helena. Nashville ready for sea. Princeton to launch June 1 and be commissioned by October. Massachusetts will sail to Boston for the unveiling of Liberty statue and Shaw monument ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
The
Herald
Long
South Atlantic
Department
North Atlantic
Fern
Lancaster
Navy Department
Treasury Department
Jamestown
New York Harbor
Annapolis
J. T. Hunker
Hunker
New York Navy Yard
W. Z. Swinburne
Naval Academy
Helena
Newport News
Nashville
Washburn Maynard
Bureau of Equipment
Princeton
Diabgue & Son
Camden
N. J
Massachusetts
Chaptain Frederick Rodgers
Boston
Turkeys Mobilize 60,000 More Troops as Thessaly Crises Deepens
Vienna dispatch reports Turkey mobilizing 60,000 additional troops ready to advance into Thessaly with plans for Turkish administration. The Council of Ministers prolongs the armistice and refuses to discuss retrocession, warning of risks if peace talks delay. Athens notes gratitude to England for firmness over Thessaly crop protection valued at £1,000,000.
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London
Daily Mail
Vienna
Thessaly
Standard
Constantinople
Council of Ministers
Europe
Islam
Armenia
Yildiz
Seyfullah Bey
von Moltke
Athens
M. Tinls
England
Greece
Incident at Athena as Italian leader detained by police
In Athena on May 26 Signor TH Fellee, Italian Socialist leader, insulted Premier Al Kalil. The premier called police and had Fellee removed to an Italian ironclad near Prieus, with orders restricting his return to Greek soil.
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Athens
Ministry of Marine
Signor TH Fellee
al. Kalil
DI Fellee
VicPosta's Birthday in London Celebrations
London marks the Queen's Birthday with court closings, bells, fines, and trooping the colors on Horse Guards parade. Colonial troops join the ceremony as Prince of Wales, Duke of York, Duke of Cambridge, Duke of Connaught, Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, and Lord Wolseley attend. The event is described as unusually imposing and brilliant.
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London
Horse Guards
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Duke of Cambridge
Duke of Connaught
Prince Christian of
Ceremony omits royal salute at Prizes reception
An Indian aide-de-camp stood among staff as Prizes was received with no royal salute. Guards including Grenadier, Coldstream, Scots Guards, Life Guards, and Colonial troops provided the salute. Royal observers from the Princess of Wales to Prince and Princess Charles of Denmark watched from the Commander-in-Chiefs room in the Guards building.
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Grenadier Guards
Coldstream Guards
Second Scot Guards
Second Life Guards
Princess of Wales
Duchess of Albany
Waretemburg
Charles
Denmark
Duchess of Fife
Booth Tucker Convicted For Disorderly Salvation Army Bar
Frederick de La Tour Booth Tucker commander of the Salvation Army in the United States was convicted of maintaining a disorderly house at the Salvation Army barracks on West Fourteenth Street New York. Sentence postponed to June 7 and he was liberated on bail. Residents complained of singing and all night band music during meetings. Ex Mayor A Oakey Hall defended him quoting scripture as sensational worship details. The jury deliberated five hours.
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New York
Frederick de la Tour Booth-Tucker
Salvation Army
United States
Big Army
West Fourteenth Street
Booth-Tucker
A. Oakey Hall
Miriam
Bradford Manuscript History Presented to Massachusetts
In Boston on May 26 the Bradford Manuscript History of the Plymouth Colony was formally presented to Massachusetts by Thomas F. Bayard before a joint legislature session. Senator Hoar opened the event. Bayard delivered a speech to Governor Wolcott, who responded warmly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Bradford
New Plymouth
Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Thomas FF. Bayard
United States
England
General Court
Hoar
Bayard
Wolcott
Double Wedding Binds Coxusins in Odd Schorsch Family
The Schorsch brothers Jacob and Isaac plan a double wedding with Cecelia and Carrie Schorsch, both from 446 East Sixty eighth Street. The brothers, their brides, and their German-origin families create a rare double cousin dynamic with interwoven lines giving four great grandparents and complex cousin-in-law relations. The piece notes possible future marriages between siblings and the tangled kinship could extend into next generations.
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Jacob
Tsaac Schorsch
Cecelia
Carrie Schorsch
Ast Sixty-eighth Street
Moses Schorsch
Germany
Isaac
Garrie
Nathan Schorsch
Adelshein
Moses
Nathan
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Toms Fistance Telephone
W. B. Virnelson & CO
Charles St. Welton & Co
J. S. Crawford
Usuiture
Terns of
Igs
Iwollanad
Royal Baking Powder Coo
Warsaiy
Atlantia
Athena
Vicposta
Hooth- Tucker
Wrize
Massaachusetta Securons
Inare Yaoluo
Douvele
Rothers
Macry
Pa- Fronts
New York Times
Advi's. Ae
O. L. Williams
Elgin Creamery
J. T. Parker & Bro
Park View
Gyno. Ll. Cwatsom
Portsmouth Adv
Portsmouth Ag
Ian
Pinner’s Point Water Front Cine
Thelizabeth
Piriner's
Frentest
Pennsylvania
MO. L. Watson
High St
T. J. Wool
Haddington
Norfolie
IPR
REIS
U. S. Navy Yard
S. P. Oast
W. G. Culpepper
Jos. T. Parker
C. L. Culpepper Or
W. G. Parker
Maurice A. Brandt
Virginia Boat and Oar Company
Sham and Sall Ynechts
Descripiusia Irtel
Engin Bens
Worms
Harrison Street
Tit, VA
lMooper
Vermont
W. Hudgins & CO
Crawford Street
Gur
Alo
Jong Areas
Rumford
Brades
New York State
Baltimore
Ard Sc
L, H, Pearson
Cor
Bart
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