Stormy week ahead and city notes echo yesterday
Daily brief notes report streetcars blessed by yesterday use and a regu lar street railroad schedule this week. Foreboding weather and a Sunday storm dampened church attendance while ferries faced dock delays. City election one week away, council to meet, and various local notices include a death, a murder trial, entertainment fundraisers, and a missing person alert with several arrests and legal actions noted.
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Tony
Brighton
Cottnee Place
Thomas Capotta
Jove Brown
Grimes’ Battery
Michmond
RVR
Oxford Hall
Adt
Ll. Shrter
Lcedsville
Cilenn Wall
Central M. B
Peter Panta
Leonora
Portsmouth Street Railroad
Philadelphia
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Nero
William Ret
Mayor's Court
John S. Wiss
Avinory
Nerfody
Testi
Norfols
Ned Emall
Dawn Neers Eport
Bea Repubee
W.J
Scouisville
Wilkon
Dunwidile
Cladus Brownboy
Wil Peronmond
M. S&s. Newberne
J. Ti. McCabe
Portsmouth Times
Doon Creek
Park View V Baptist Aid Society
Beern
Myra
Lewis Morrin
Bridges block traffic to South Portsmouth in port city issue
Heavy tide and inadequate bridge height hindered passage to South Portsmouth as public utilities and schoolchildren were stranded. Citizens urged council to raise tracks, widen crossings, and prevent future delays. A separate case involving Miss Johnson and Major Crocker was adjourned with ongoing family pleas and requests for continued guardianship.
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Portsmouth
Con- Ebleralle
Glently High
Dave
Ward
Leoni
Dnhyson
MaAvor
Diader Crocker
He Society For
Terman Clwlemeyer
Fatal Flooding Damages and Deaths Reported in Town
The town suffered severe flood damage with drowned streets and washed shorelines. A well known resident, 61 years old, perished after stepping on a submerged hazard near MHoarrksen Street. Emergency crews removed belongings and mourn the loss as waters receded.
Two Girls Survive Nighttime Assault on Quiet Street
In a Newark area incident, two young women walking on Park View near a blackout were attacked by a masked assailant. They managed to flee and were not seriously harmed, though fear lingers. Police urge residents to stay vigilant and report any information.
Youth Revel Breaks Elbow After Falls at Drighton
Yesterday morning Revel, a boy living with his parents in Drighton, slipped while waiting at a cog and fell, breaking his elbow. Dr Carr was summoned and set the limb. report appears on the sixth page.
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Revel
Drighton
Dr Owen Faces Church Strife Over Resignation Letter
In Portsmouth on October 13, 1897, Court Street Baptist Church debated a letter urging Rev A E Owen to consider resignation amid waning interest and finances. Deacons pressed for his departure while members argued over leadership, church health, and future guidance during a tense meeting led by Rev Fisher as moderator.
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Court Street Baptist Church
A. E. Owen
Board of Denecons
Owen
Fisher
Fourth Street Church
Genrtienan
John Wa. Morris
Visher
Corinthians
Portsmouth
Ite
James Toborum
Jh. C. Barrett
J. D New
DA. Williams
Charles R. Tobertson
Ns Oal Hutchins
Nereons Court Street Baptist Church
Hutchins
T. J. Barlow
A. Coyen
Ae. Wiartow
Mtr
Ste
Eobert
Parret
Derwen
Ioway
Dr. Owen
Fire at J C Walnerighve & Son Grocery on Middle Street
Near midnight Sunday Officer Meginley detected smoke on Middle Street and found J C Walnerighve & Son's grocery store ablaze. Firemen battled gusty winds and confined damage to the store, estimated at 2600 dollars including uninsured building. Also reports two funerals: Mrs. Frank Wyatt at Oak Grove and Amwell Memelots daughter’s funeral at Cal Grove Cemetery.
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Whinwright
Anymeoniir
Frank Wyatt
Oak Grove Certery
Wether Onarth
George Memelots
Amwell Tool
Lincoln Street
Mr. Nash
Cale Grove Cemetery
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Rotich
Continu Nn
Etiems
Heaton
Coatery Etpoot
S.C
Fehniksen
Dlodghis A Co
Gerne
Fico
Congregational Meeting
Lotn
Mowting
Ady
Aeelyeet
AL AD &O'S
We. Hibbert Hose
Lavdfras
Taalios
Steebelt
Rangain
Corner Green
PMR Ma
Muaniger
H. B. Wilkins
Iles
Washington Street
High Street
Phong
Adv's
Columbia Park
Peel
Soc
Mita
Kersey
Damap
Knox
Vallega
Sale Prise
Rosenbaum
IG-118
High St
Gents
Evy & Jacobs
Madison Hotel
Victor
WIN. White
Portsnou
Sie
Peer Yard
Emmett Deans
Coffey
Ee Amfient
C. W. Hudgins & CO
Crawford Street
DOT
John A. Morris, & Co
New York
Great Bargain House
Portsmouh
Childs’ Reefers
Trey
Bes
LOS
Mianhattan Shirts
York Clothing Company
AEW
Questions and
Breslauer
Ui Breslauer
Anthony Breslauer
ANTHONY _BRESLAUER
Anthony
America
Cecal
Duchess
Brotherhood
Tam
Os Oncom
Maurice A. Brandt
T. Parker
GY Parker
W. & J. Parker
Crawford ST
Portsmoutit
Eureka
TRE
Acme Mili Cn
Orphon
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