Suffolk Senator Martin to Speak as Oyster Trade Thrives
Suffolk notes a rally for Democratic Senator Thomas Martin on county court day as fever boosts local oysters shipping southward. Portmouth and Suffolk Water promises better service after a conference with President John McMame. County supervisors award a Jericho Run bridge contract to R. Frank Rogers and highlight road improvements. Editors from Pennsylvania to be entertained despite council budget resistance.
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Water Service
Teanafor
Pennnylvania
Suffolk
Nansemond
United States
Thomas
Martiin
J. B. West
J. Taylor Ellyson
Martin
Virginia
Shreveport
Little Toock
Ark
Mobile
Ala
M'Mamie
John McMame
Brooklyn
N. Y
Portamouth
Suffolk Water Company
Messrs
R. R
Walter Jordan
A. J. Holland
D. Brinkley
F. E. Stallings
J. K. P. Daughtrey
Frank Wright
L. P. Brinkley
Jericho Run
R. Frank Rogers
J. T. Rowe
F. ©. Parker
John L. Rawles
B. R. Daughtle
J. O. Savage
Fred Stever
Rogers
G. W. Butts
PF. E. Stallings
Western Branch Church
Theody
C. E. Holland & Co
Susie Holland
C. A. Shoop
N. R. Withers
Shoop-Withers
W. W. Gallard
Christia=narsonage
Saratoga Street
Confederacy
John C. Smith
Tom Smith
Marlon Wells
Estelle
Alma Darden
Belvidere
N. C
W.S. Holland
Windsor
M. A. Bley
Barnatoga Strect
W. J. Harrell
Montrose
Newport News Notes of October Debut and Oyster Arrests
Newport News daily The Evening Telegram debuted amid brisk city chatter. Eleven oyster men, seven white and four colored, were arrested on oyster law violations and fined up to 20 dollars. three sailors from the British ship Mendota detained for the ship. Also notes on a marriage license, a new Norfolk lawyer, and local leaders traveling to Richmond for an Executive Committee meeting.
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Henry F. Jones
Boatwright
Morrison
Free
Warwick
oMers
James T. Wrat
Omecer Moss
Albert BR. Cox
Mary A. Cutphin
Jefferson Avenue
L. M. Sturgis
Norfolk
Baltimore
Twenty-Fifth Street
T.T. Powell
Richmonds
E.W. Barrett
J.K. M. Newton
J. D. G. Browm
J. W. Davis
Court of Final Appeal and Irrevocable Decisions
A notice discusses a court of final appeal and declares that once referred the decision is irrevocable. It advocates fighting disease with African cures for impurities in blood and urges readers to consider guidance from a prominent Atlanta writer, J. M. Ponder.
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Court of Final Appeal
Shipping News of Storm Toll and Chesapeake Survey
Report from Hoffmans Wharf Va recounts a devastating Sunday night storm that toppled a home into the river and ruined a store worth $1,000 while a tug Frederica Meowen burned to the water's edge with crew narrowly escaping. Coast survey aims to rechart Chesapeake Bay to stop navigational perils from shifting sands and deposits amid aging charts.
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Chesapeake Bay
EB. T., McVeigh
Weems Line
Hoffman's Wharf
Suonday
Mathies
Frederica MeoQwen
Carter's Creek
Philadelphia
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Washington
Congress
Chesa Peake Bay
Coast Survey
Baltimore American
Baltimore
Favorite
Nansemond River
Flying Scud
T. E. Williams
P. Dougherty & Co
Norfolk
Public Garbage Collection Schedule Change Notice
The duly collection of Garbage will be discontinued on and after October 1st, 1967, with winter schedule resuming. East of Hank Street collected Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays, west of Hank Street on Tuesdays Thursday and Saturdays. All residents requested to take notice. Signed W. Wales, Chairman. October 1, 1967.
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Douumo
Enat
Hank Street
Bourdal
WV. H
Wales
Chainnan DB
G. & D. Commissoners
Changes in steam vessel signals and fog towing rules
Supervising Inspector General James A. Dumont releases a circular detailing revised maritime signals. Primary changes define the world steam vessel as any motor propelled ship and adjust the fog towing rule to three blasts: one long and two short. The notice warns masters to distinguish this from the new three short blasts. A British ship Honiton remains quarantined at Fishermen's Island after a crew outbreak of yellow fever, with fumigation and strict port clearance. Quarantine restrictions extend to New Orleans Biloxi and Mobile, mandating five days on the island for examination.
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James A. Dumont
Washington
Honiton
Bureresso
Boston
Capes Thesday
Fishermen’s Island
Doling
W. J. Pettus
New Orleans
Bilox
Mobile
Ohio Railway Schedule in Effect September 1897
Schedule shows two daily trips of the St. Louise and two past trains for Richmond, with through trains to Cincinnati and connections westward. Includes times from Portsmouth to Richmond, Washington, and Chicago, noting Pullman sleeping cars, dining service, and connections to Louisville, St Louis, and Needmond. Officers Th. Brooke and John D. Forbes listed for ticket offices.
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Ohio Railway
Richmond
Cincinnati
Portsmouth
Norfolk
Newport
Hichmond
Washington
Wiechmont
Stavnten
Ronceverte
Chicago
St. Lounta
Louisk Iy
Old Point
Louisville
St Lews
Ciardonaville
Lynchhars
Lexington
Baltimore and Port Royal Steamship Ticket Notice
Freight and passenger service advertised with routes from Baltimore to Norfolk Portsmouth and New York Philadelphia and Boston. Tickets available at 10 West Main Street and on the steamer with baggage check through to final destination. Agent’s contact listed for further information. times include 400 pm and 7200 pm departures.
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Ely
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Naltimore
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Atlantis Hotel
LAMT
R.H. Pannill
LYDE
Philadelpiia
Philadelminila
Monay
Philadelphia
Southern Hillway
Norfolk and Carolina
Norfolk and Southern Nailroads
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William P. Clyde
EAM Packet Co
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Main Street
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Wortsmouth
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W.T. Walke & Co
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Kinston
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Carolina Pointe
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Wilmington
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J. A. Naugrerbaurt
James PL Maustin
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HH. M. Emerson
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Tullmarmiter
Kindelpia
Cape Chariees
Haggiere
Walkes Areney
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Cooke
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Ethel Vaughn
Col
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Suffolk Light Infantry
Norfolk Fair
Henry Drew
Virginian
Corcook
J. M. Wiggins
R. Wu. Brewer, Jr
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Berkley
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Randolph Society
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Sue Urquhart
Amy Nash
Mr. R. ©. Banner
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Woodward & Elam
Southern Shorthand and Business University
University
Haddington
Newport News Notes
Pieven Oyshermen
Newport News
D Evening Telegram
J. M. Turswend
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Tex
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J. M. PF. Troster
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Pratt & Smith
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Yours Truly, J. M. Ponder
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Kington
Galfsboro
Air Ns.c. RR
Re Ro
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Ail Pointe Worth
Norfolk and Norfolk Southern Railroad
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N. R. Co
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Manger
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Wasiington
A. CL
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York
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Washington, N. C
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M. J. Crowell
Merchants’ & Miners
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Albmnin
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Memphis
Toxie
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Amy
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Atlantic
Danvilid Nalway
Shippers' Compress
Danvilly
Np Totremier
Cena Thaln
West Norfolk
Danville
Deniston Junction
Norfolk and Western Railron
Durham
Potata
Joff Fress Junction
Southern Railway
Walke
Arency
Omni Nms Wharf
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