Local Affairs and Notes From Portsmouth Yesterday
The County Court adjourned for the term today Federal Memorial Day will be observed today instead of Monday The John W. Daniel Club elected officers Thursday night The Pythians schedule a moonlight excursion for June 23 The tent meetings crowd size appears to rise. no docket in Mayor's Court yesterday An excursion left for Lawrenceville. market stalls report vacancies Grand jury finished their term Captain James Brown celebrated his ninety first birthday Work on Port Norfolk railroad extension planned to start Monday Mrs Hargrove returns from Seaboard Aly E W Cox to commandant’s barge at the yard A USN sailor Aly Alonzo Skidmore arrives next Wednesday to take commandant’s barge job Walter Russell dies at St Vincent’s Hospital Shots in South Portsmouth, no trace of source John Anderson jailed for assault at Pinner’s Point Circus crowd reports good, performance steady Rev George Fr Ray to preach next Sunday Tramps increasingly bold on suburbs Doors should be kept locked Evangelist meetings set with Rev Carradine then Sister Phoebe A clash of vaudeville acts with Princess Bonnie causes some risk The yard workers report reduced lines and no discharge notices The Virginian notes invitation to Portsmouth Gas lectures at Kirnhall
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D. G. C. Butts
C. L. Williams
New York
Jennie Jackson
Asheville
N. c
John W. Daniel Club
Pythians
Lawrenceville
Grand Jury
Port Norfolk
James Brown
Norfleet
Hall's Corner
Breslauer & Anthony
Hargrove
Seaboard
Joseph Parker Willl
County Street
Air
Barber
Walter Russell
Alonzo Skidmore
Comandant
Aly. E. W. Cox
St. Vincent's Hospital
Portsmouth
John Anderson
Pinner's Point
George Fr. Ray, Jr
Presbyterian Church
Ning
Central Church
Carradine
Phoebe
Bonnie
Portsmouth Gas Company
Kirnhall
Anna Barrows
Boston
June Island Sd
Bucklen Arnica Salve Offers Wide Range of Cures
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for cuts, bruises, sores, boils, boils, fever sores, chapped lips, chilblains, corns and all skin eruptions. It promises piles cured or money refunded with 98 guaranteed satisfaction. Price is 25 cents per box and sold by Lurrow, Martin & Co.
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Bucklen
Arnica
Lurrow, Martin & Co
Levy & Jacobs Clothing Sale on High Street
Reduced prices on men and children’s clothing compel shoppers to buy. Levy and Jacobs at 200 High Street urge customers to act quickly as stock moves fast.
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Levy & Jacobs
High Street
Bow for Bicycle Caps in Violation Case
Vendor Virnilson & Co. faces a case over bicycle cap sales. The brief notes a bow for the caps and references BE. BE. VIRNILSON & CO. in the filing. Local coverage emphasizes the dispute and the involved parties.
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BE. Virnilson & CO
Pythian Castle Corner Stone to See Gen Carnahan Attend
A Pythian meeting appointed C P Brownley and George M Peed to invite Major General James R Carnahan to lay the corner stone of Pythian Castle Hall. Carnahan agreed to attend with Gen Turner, arriving June 15 in Norfolk and traveling to Portsmouth for the ceremony. The report also notes improvements at Seaboard Air Line Union depot as a fine garden and small parks initiative by Superintendent Whisnant.
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Pythian Association
C. P. Brownly
George M. Peed
Jas. R. Carnahan
Pythian
Co. P. Brownley
Geo. M. Peed
Pythian Castle Hall
Gen. Turner
Uniform Bank of Virginia
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Aptain
St John Party Guests Arrive for Chicago Visit
Mr and Mrs BE St To Samith of Wa sp and Wiss folk arrive today in Chicago to visit Mrs William S Johnstone at 87 Rush street. Mr Everett St John ex general manager of Rock Island road with Mrs St John and Miss Smith of Norfolk Va will be hosted by Mrs Johnstone and later by Mrs Edward C Waller at River Forest. Higginbothams host a dinner for the visitors and a California trip follows. St John is vice president of Seasborda Air Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett St. John
Rock Island Road
Memorial day plans halted as order reversed
Admiral Brown had suspended May S day activities two weeks ago for Federal Memorial day with elaborate preparations. A countermanding order arrived yesterday, setting today for the exercises, but the short notice will disrupt plans, close the yard, and force many excursions to be abandoned causing inconvenience and bad feeling.
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Admiral Brown
Bennett on bond for wife whipping and then vanishes
On Monday last Ben Bennett a bar keeper with the Grtssmouth Military Club was tried for whipping his wife. Justice C Gritlin set a $200 bond for 12 months. Bennett sought to visit a friend to secure the bond and then disappeared. Constables have orders to arrest him on sight.
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Bennett
Grtssmouth
Horse Attacks Oil Wagon Injures Driver Howard Shannon
Yesterday afternoon a horse hitched to an oil wagon driven by Howard Shannon became unruly and kicked. Shannon was thrown to the ground with a badly cut and scraped face while his chin sprained. Dr. F. P. Hope attended him. he will remain indoors for several days.
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Howard Shannon
Bean
Shannon
Hope
Trial of Ned Doleman in Mustinges Court Delayed
The Ned Doleman case for burning an oyster house was called in Mustinges Court yesterday and adjourned until today due to Captain Marshalls illness. Doles counsel plans the same routine as the last trial, delaying matters further.
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Ned Doleman
Mustinges Court
Marshall
Doleman
Tailorage and deals in new shirts and suits
Ads offer suit prices around seven to ten dollars and a promise to furnish a suit worth about thirty dollars. The listing mentions Laura and Anthony and Charlies Jk Welton & Co promoting new shirts and tailored goods with prompt acknowledgment of value.
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Charlies Jk. Welton & Co
Crawford's Furniture and Carpet House Ad Offers Odd Sized Doors
Wire Doors and Windows in Stack Odd sizes pide to order and hang. Frigerators, mosquito nets, available at Crawford's Furniture and Carpet House. Week eye expert located per- Yaseeavity, free examinations. PF 41, 152 Main Street, Boys' and Children's Straw Sailoves. W. EE. VIRNELSON& Co.
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Crawford
Fiile
Main Street
W. EE. Virnelson& Co
Quick Theft Attempt With Bicycle Sale On High Street
A white man entered Geo W Mooney’s bicycle shop on High Street and picked a wheel for fifty five dollars on installments. He paid twelve dollars cash, fled with the wheel, but was traced by a clerk and detained by High Constable Anderton. He claimed to be an employee of the A L and gave the name C T Moore as he was arrested in County Street. A hearing is set for today.
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Geo. W. Mooney
High Street
Mooney
Anderton
County Street
C. T. Moore
Frank Whitley
S. GB. Bryant
Mofney
Collins
Patrick They
Grand jury returns true bills for arson in multiple Chestnut Green streets
The special grand jury at the courthouse returned true bills against John W. Glover for burning houses on Chestnut and Green streets, and against Joseph M. Dolman and Ellis B. Johnson for a Green street blaze. Crismund and Linn appeared with new indictments, and the panel adjourned for the term.
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John W. Glover
Chestnut Street
Griffin
Race Avenue
L. WH. Pearson
Green Street
Race
E. B
Chiffin Street
TL. ST. Pearson
Gritfin
Ek. B. Lookins
Linn
Glover
Crismond
Evening at Kirn Hall showcases Gypsad Japs for hospital fund
Portsmouth residents will attend a rare Thursday program at Kirn Hall titled An Evening with Gyps ad Japs. Directed by Mrs. A. M. Elgood Wah me2nn the show supports the hospital fund. It promises liveliness and humor as the first public effort for the cause.
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Portsmouth
Kirn Hall
A. M. Elgood
Turbulent Senate debate over tariff bill charges
Senator Tillman lashes at alleged corruption calls for probes of authors and charges against the sugar schedule. Aldrich defends integrity, denies sugar trust influence, asserts full investigation and rapid passage of tariff schedules. Senate moves to committee and adjourns after executive session.
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Aldrich
Repubican
Tillman
South Carolina
Altirieh
Senate
United States
Nevada
Jones
Minan
Finance Committee
Chandier
White
Tomiathe
Foutelock
West
Navy trims coast patrols ships duties and visits
The gun boats Wilmington and Helena receive patrol duty off the Florida coast as an economy move by the Navy Department. Revenue cutter Boutwell and Colfax were retired due to costly repairs, with new gunboats replacing them. The Texas is ordered to Newport News on June 7 for engineers at Ohd Point to view its engines built by Richmond Engine Works.
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Washington, D
Wilmington
Helena
Florida
Navy Department
Department
Revenue
Boutwell
Colfax
Treasury Department
Texas
Newport News
Association
Ofngineers
Ohd Point
Richmond Engine Works
County Board Wins Simple Election Night Returns
County voters chose the full old board of supervisors with clear majorities. G W Rustic won the magistrate post, while C Haynes J W Rutter and John T Griffin were elected to roles. W Tc Sykes replaced Justice Holmden, with William Scott J C Owene and George Ainsworth filling other seats.
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Board of Supervisors
G. Ww. Rustic
Thecore
C. Haynes
J. W. Rutter
John T. Griffin
W. Tc. Sykes
Justice Holmden
William Scott
J. C. Owene
George Ainsworth
Death of Ferry Deckhand J W Cox at St Vincent’s Hospital
Mr J W Cox long employed as a deck hand on the ferry died at St Vincent’s hospital after a short illness. He will be buried tomorrow and ferry employees will attend the service. In Europe theaters remain partly supported by government funds. Professor Gabriel de Moertielot argues antiquity of man dates back at least 230,000 years BC. Miss Litvius Dempses of Portland Dames of the New Netherland rites to be recrowned on the next anniversary day. Royal display planned with Mise Dempsey traveling to the coronation in a six-horse ceremonial coach.
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J. W. Cox
St Vincent's Hospital
Europe
London
Gabriel de Moertiilet
Paris
Litvius Dempses
Society of Portland Dames
New Netherlwaids
Mise Dempsey
Petersburg Races Change Schedule for July Meeting
Petersburg Virginia May 28 Special The programme for the races July 6 and 7 at New Market race course Prince George county has been altered. First day features trotting events with purses of 109 and 200. turning race and bicycle events also listed. Second day includes trotting and pacing purses of 100 and 200 plus two sprint dashes of 75 and 75 and another bicycle race.
McCarthy Tournament Plans for Victoria Jubilee Volume
Justin McCarthy works on a new volume of his History of Our Own Times as the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria approaches. The project aims to capture major events and public life shaping Britain on the eve of the jubilee celebration.
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Justin McCarthy
Queen Victoria
Berkley Capt Baxter Stolen Home Liberty Street
Local report notes a theft at Captain Baxter's home on Liberty Street. A church meeting and a charity performance at Pythian Castle are announced with admission of 25 cents. Newport News to play Berkley at South Norfolk Baseball Park with reserved seating for Indica.
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Baxter
Liberty Street
Christian Endeavor
Main Street
South Norfolk
Indica
Hattie Persons
Windsor
Norfolk and Western
Mr. Lennon
South Norfolk M. &. Church
Main Street Christian Church
C. W. Duke
M. Tilley
Sorher
Thlotson
Poreman
Bowser
Berkley Military Institute
Pythlan Castle
Regain Health with Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters
The article promotes Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a remedy for bilious complexions and digestive disorders. It claims the product improves digestion, promotes assimilation, and restores health, vigor, and color to pale, wan and tired individuals through regular use.
Portsmouth Advert For Rent 210 Glasgow Street
Classified rental notice offers a four room house at 210 Glasgow Street with bath, range, hot and cold water and good condition. Monthly rent quoted as 313.25, contact EE LL Lash at 227 County Street for application and viewing.
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Glascow Street
County Street
Gyps and Japs and other notices in 19th century ad pages
An old newspaper snippet advertises Mrs NX Bid food Wiahmann's Gyps and Japs evening at Kirn Hall on June 3 for Hospital Mund relief, admission 25 cents, plus a church property sale notice for St John’s Church on Court Street with bidding guidelines and payment terms. Proposals due with $100 bid bond. sale opened June 1.
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J. W
Multi's Drug
Mais
John's Church
Court Street
St. John's Church
Eure Hey
Farland
Wey
Leg R. Watts
It. C. Marshall
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James R. Carnahan
U. R. Sr
BE. St
Wasp
Podsay
Bath
Tnse
Greslaura
Anthony
Royal Baking Powder Co
Sipps
Terrible
Washington
Illman
Iles
Aldricie
Conat
Denudh of
We. E.W. Cox
University OF Virginia
Justice Harkin
A. S. Supreme Court
Charlottesville
Berkley
ADV
Jess Faison
Gyps
Vermont
Circus
W. Hudgins & Co
Crawford Street
Kneipp
Pather
Sebastian Enbeipp
Woerrishofpen
Bavarta
Wooood & CO
Wood, Beckham & CO
Main St
A. J. Wood & Bro
Bank St
Kneipp Malt Food Company
Camden St
Baltimore, Md
Tiled N, Kk
Fairbanic Company
Engo
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Adv's
Prertis
U. S. Navy Yard
S. P. Oast
W. G. Culpepper
Jos
T. Parker
C. L. Culpepper
W. G. Parker
Maurice A. Brandt & GO
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Virginia Boat and Oar Company
Row
Hoa
Othe
Specifeatio
Harrison Street
Park View
Jno
J. Watson
H. B. Wilkins
J.T. Parker & Brow
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