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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1897

Page

5

Portsmouth News Briefs Adapts to a Frosty Day and Local Happenings

The Portsmouth paper records a busy mix of court adjournment, notary qualification, local crime notes, and social visits. Frost warnings and cold Baltimore travelers appear alongside streetcar updates, church notices, and plans for street paving, rail connections, and theater renovations.

First Accident Occurs In Electric Cars In Town

A street collision near Parker's stables involves an electric car striking a horse and injuring Mrs. Harris who attended Gayton & Son's livery. Motorman C. J. Spence faces charges as witnesses describe the scene and the horse's panicked rush across the track. The incident prompts testimony from multiple locals including Mr Braylon and Mr Bayten. Mrs Harris and the horse receive care while the motor car is detained for court proceedings.

Job P. Manning Baltimore W. N. White Glen Hall Beausville Portsmouth High Ettingham Streets Hephert Columbian Park Portlaris M. E. Burwell Texas K. 8. Irving Washington Street Jesse King’s Daughters Trinity Parish House Ihs Ralaul W. H. Farrior Charlotte N. C M.A. Dougherty Nelton Street Cc. C. Johnson Baltimore Reote Boston Nannie Archer Myrtle J. W. Johnean William Qouech Mamie Bright Chestnut Street J’uerson St. Vincerrst's Hospital Central Church M. Teines New York de Nindt Iver Bains Malhomd Union Tirkdee Gilia Anid J. S. Majers Minner Molat Dveildine Port Norfolk Richmond Murphy's Hotel B. ‘Thompson Baslimore Ballimore Pane Washington Julia Carroll Wright Major Wright Lynchburg Bedford Alum Springs Wedmond Metro Wiehington Street North Carolina J. C. Everett Park View Sa Jong Dt Belne Glasgow County Street Parker Middle Crawford Harris T. O. Morris Hotel Gayton & Son Water Street Myra Davey Council Davey Cnd Mir John Braylon C.J. Speney Cornell Cny Hugey Middle Street Swhatstute Cmeer Bayten Om Eors Winnindger Alde Oman Connel

Special weekly sale at Lawrence Weston on textiles

Weekly sale at Lawrence & Weston 231 High Street offers bulk discounts on crochet mitts quilts and wool blankets. Prices show savings across items including extra large crochet pieces, Marseilles quilts, wool blankets, and muslin underwear with many reduced to lower rates. Fall styles Hawes halts now available in store.

A. J. Phillips Wigh Street Oxford Marseilles Lawrence & Weston High Street W. Be, Virnelson & CO York Clothing Company Portsmouth South

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