Irlands Park Becomes Premier Portsmouth Attraction
Portsmouth residents praise the new Irlands Park now drawing thousands. Planned additions include a waiting room, dancing pavilion, vaudeville and summer theatres, a 100 foot tower, wildlife displays, and a stable for horses away from the grounds. Regular car service to the park will run, with winter entertainments and special officers to maintain order.
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Tortemouth
Irelands
Owl
Portsmouth
Baptist Preachers Conference Meeting in Court Street Church
The regular weekly Baptist Preachers Conference met yesterday at 12 oclock in Court Street Church. President Rev J J Hall presided. Rev W P Hines led in prayer. Reports from churches were read, committee work discussed, and Trev C W Duke spoke on A Man Wanted. The group agreed to meet next year at the First Baptist Church in Norfolk.
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Oblock
Court Street
J. J. Hall
W. P. Hines
Mir W. P. Willams
Tev
Hines
Phoebus
Association
Trev
C. W. Duke
First Baptist Church
Norfolk
Local youth fined for trespass and assault in city case
Yesterday morning Dick McDonougd faced Mayor Baird on charges of trespassing on his mother's property after being forbidden to go there and for assaulting OMeer Dickenson who was called to remove him. The Mayor fined him ten dollars for trespass and twenty dollars for the assault, with sixty days in jail in default.
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PFMDD
Dick McDonougd
Baird
Omeer Dickenson
oMerr
Death of Mr McMahon of Burton's Point Norfolk
Death reported for Hugh J. McMahon a respected Norfolk County resident died at his home Sunday morning aged 71 The funeral is set for this morning at 9 from St Pauls Church with interment in St Pauls Cemetery and was well known in the city by many friends.
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Hugh J. McMahon
Norfolk County
Burton's Point
St. Paul's Githelle Church
St. Paul's Cemetery
Explosion Report Error Rejected Official Statement
Mr C A Skeeter says reports of a gas stove explosion at his residence were mistaken. He confirms stove valves leaked and a leak in the sink caused a blaze when lit, not an explosion.
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NWO
C. A. Skeeter
Hia Oyaleor House
Methodist Sunday School Association Meeting Report
The Portsmouth Sunday School Association met at 4 Welock in the Central M. B. E. church with President FOV. White presiding. The program featured singing, prayers, reports, and a nominating committee for pastors and superintendents. Monumental was named banner school for attendance and contributions. Brighton for punctuality. Seaside League Epworth meeting follows at Central M. B. church with Dr. J. Johnson to give an address and officers to be chosen.
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Methodist Sunday School
Portsmouth
Lelit Dens
George W. Morse
Reehinson
Clyde Smith
L. K. Betty
Epworth
Bennett
McKendree
W. Li. Daugherty
Annus
Rollell
Central Junior Epworth League
J. ©. Johnson
Lekles Memorial Church
George H. Tay
Central Church
Man Overdoses on Audanum Causes Street Disorder
South Portsmouth resident William Batlemtine took a drug dose on Sunday night and, under its influence, believed burglars were entering his home. He roamed the street shouting, drew attention, and was restrained by Oliver Warren who hauled him to the station. He appeared before the Mayor and faced a $5 fine and ten days in jail.
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Willam Batlemtine
South Portsmouth
Sobber
Oliver Warren
Che Station House
Anniversary at South Street Capital Church
Rev J W Mitchell celebrated his third anniversary at South Street Capital Church. He preached twice, highlighted by a sermon on God lead to penitence. Music featured Mrs Luke at the organ and Miss Riddick leading the choir with a solo. He reviewed three years of work, noting $12,000 collected and 92 new members. The church grew from a small chapel to a large church and pastorium.
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J. W. Mitchell
South Street
Luke
Mies Riddick
Mitchell
Democratic Executive Committee Chooses Judges and Clerks
The Democratic Executive Committee met last night chaired by the chairman to provide candidates a chance to raise funds for the primary and to select election judges and clerks. N B Rit isoly Newton My Alpine J T Montague elected as judges while R A Wood and J T Pale Jr named clerks.
Brambleton Notes and Local Arrivals Report
WCTU mother meeting scheduled at Mrs Decree Bm Watson on South Marshall avenue today at 4pm. Local residents Mrs J McWhter and Mr B J Vetlines return or recover from illness. Burglar damages residence on Baxter avenue with small loss. Funeral for Charles W White Wars held at Queen Street M E Church with Elmwood Cemetery interment. Ms Smith from Norfolk visits daughter Mrs J S Cube. Grace T Brown visiting friends on Park avenue. Wood's Sarsaparitin recommended as blood purifier.
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Decree Bm. Watson
South Marshall Avenue
John McWherter
Elmwood Cemetery
Smith
Norfolk County
Mra J
Cube
Meredith
Grace T. Brown
Murfreestory
Park Avenue
Market trends muted as currency shipments persist
New York September 27 market activity weakened with 370009 shares traded as brokers observed Jewish New Year. Bears led by major interests stepped back while liquidity drew pressure from currency transfers to the interior and Rock Island declined amid overall softness.
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New York
London
Omaha
Chicago
Rock Island
Rock Islan
Ganks Ingtheelty
Tts
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Bank of England
Japan
Alec Qua Par Praviesams. Norfolk Market Prices 1597
Market notes from Norfolk Virginia dated September 27 1597 listing prices for pork lard hams shoulders bacon and sugar cured meats plus dairy goods kerosene coffee wheat corn and various farm products with unit prices and stock terms for buyers and sellers.
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NPW
York
New York
Minnesota
Western Creamery
Elgins
State Dairy
Cordova
Suear—Stan
Falr
Norfolk
Lees
North Carolina
Stats Dairy
New
S.C
Market Prices and Grades Reported for Local Produce
The list shows prices for various fruits and vegetables including bananas at 75 cents to 1.00 per bunch, lemons at 2.76, cabbage and Virginia varieties. Mentions stock quality grades and shelling stock with inconsistent spellings and fragmented phrases.
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Virginia
Market Price List for Produce and Poultry
Northern potatoes and Irish potatoes quoted at 1.50 to 2.50 per barrel or sack. Haymans yellows 1.25 to 1.50, onions 2.60 per sack. Poultry old chickens 20 to 25 cents. Eyes wholesale steady at 14 cents per dozen. Beeswax 22 cents per pound.
Shipping News West Hartlepool and New York cargoes
British ships, coal laden and bound for William Lamb & Co and other firms, sail for Hamburg Marseilles Rotterdam and New York. Vessels include Urttieh atmp Tuskar Apmeton and more. wrecked wrecks near Wil loughby beach. arrivals at Norfolk and Newport News with potatoes and coal.
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Jatilta
Limond
Darim
West Hartlepool
Willam Lamb & Co
Coated
Urttieh
Tuskar
Apmeton
New Orledins
Marseilles
William Tamb & Co
Agenta
Biritish
Hansen
Punta Gorda
Hamburg
Sce Loral
Sehr
Sarah C. Ropes
Krewar
William Lamb & Co
Agentes
Clara
Goodwin, Pinkham
Coa
Marguerite
Tripp
Minnly Still
Decker
James Davidson
Rankin
New York
Mwrht
C. Yarnell
Bowen
Old Point
Leo
Behhr
A. FR. Edwards
Trasks
Norfolk
Mdgay
Meteon
Quincilhany
Newport News
More
Buzzard
Western Delle
Moonstone
Dangerous Black suspect sought in break-in and shooting
Police pursue a Black suspect allegedly involved in breaking into a home occupied by Black residents and firing a weapon, injuring a child with a broken arm from a bullet. Authorities consider the case a serious offense and request tips from the public.
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Levitt
Mathoritiea
Berkeley News Daily Notes and Local Events
Berkeley neighbors report church gatherings and school events, a revival at Chestnut Street M E Church, a King's Daughters fundraiser at Pulham Hall, baptisms at Armstrong Memorial, and local visits. A shooting at Dries bar on Liberty Street left Henry Gale injured. George Shelton fired a bullet that struck Gale’s left chest and was treated by Dr. Truitt.
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Ati- Dries' S
Liberty Street
Henry Gale
George Shelton
Gale
Shelton
Truitt
Winter Uniforms Bid Won by William Newsieul for Police
The Board of Police Commissioners awarded the contract for furnishing winter uniforms to William Newsieul of Main Street, representing Jacob Reed's Sons, at 42.05 per unit. Other bidders included Saks & Co, Burk & Co, and R. Z. Nichola.
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Poller
Wiliam Newsieul
Dallor
Jacob Reed
Mhuladel- Phin
Johnson
Lews V. Carey
Carey & Shipp
Messrs. Sa
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Ilayea
Addie Malbun
Holy City
Hayes
AL EL. Taylor Jim
Edwarda
League, Religion OF India
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Mpnorth
Dr. Young
Young
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Ioan
Prime Mercantile
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Aid
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Po & A
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Threvora
Seaboard Air Line
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Norfolk and Carolina
Southern Railway
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Wpe
Uigher
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Port Rico
le Grade
Orleans
Goon
GMC
Indiana
National Lead Co
Paiat
John T. Lewis & Bros, CO
South Front St
Philadelphia
Shipping News
Eamp
Bloemfontein
Tanzye
Rotterdam
MN. A.T. Co
Lehr
Sarah C. Stopes
Kregar
Boston
Con
Behr
Chara Goodwin
Pinkham
Portland
Borges Daniel T
Tenny
Mayflower
Hoboken
Tug Dr. J.P. Witbeck
Suffolk
Daisy Beil
Satled
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Lunder
BE. C. Knight
Cranmer
Twaton
Henry Pits
Washington
Charles G. Joyce
Wheatley
Walker Armington
Willoughby Beach
Wien
Moston
Philadelphia National Bank
Haight & Freese Bankers
Berkley
Minnie Mapes
Waverly
M. W. Butler
Clifton Street
W. HF. Harria
Cleve Manning
Robert Mewitt
Chestnut Street M. E. Church
Puhlan Hall
Armstrong Memorial Presbyterian Church
W. A
Mra
Lelia Gail
Middleton Street
Gail
Dunnwaar
Cail
Odd Pellawa' Hall
South Norfolk
Methodist Chuch
Voral
Mise Pit Edwanls
Reading
Mies Delavia Vour Vol Sala
Yoermin
Eheeste
Stone
A. Coll
Mr. Sewell
A. B. Witeon
A. B. Witeon Mise Deva Fione
Ala Beewar
Avni Fusle Stone
Jennie Volebood
Soto
Fannie Dasnall
Elation
Mire India Biherige
Misses Hewitt
Rey
Vorale
Me M. Etherhige
Charada
Maneflehi
LB. Ilwabag
Frank
A. Etherbige
Misa Colton
Slice Google Haletead
Patty
Mina Grace Dustinj
Mr. 1
Burtlock
THE
Bank OF Berkley
Bieldett
Mulberry Street
Herkhey
Ra Tenes
Virgil An
Tiericlos
Senz
BMATA
Porlikun Ore Weld
Virwin Intentonville
Allen Bolen
Dayannon
Annie Alalberds
Mntown
Piya
North Caroline
Sylva
Teli Patt
Ludolaut & Wallace
Main Street
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