Portsmouth Fifth Ward Citizens Meet
A large Fifth Ward gathering at Hodges hall discussed economical ward improvements. William Williams presided, John L. Watson elected permanent chair, with a committee appointed to pursue funding and bids, a $103 subscription started, and the meeting adjourned.
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Fifth Ward
Hodges’ Hall
Fort Jane
William Williams
John L. Watson Wis
L. C. Niemeyer
Troglen
Colne
Nash Dillsely Sant
Citisens
Everett
Dong
Cornell
Iself
Dublin
Berkeley Town Notices and Local Happenings
In Berkley all office and business matters at 1 Herkley Ave will be attended promptly by six o'clock. The case of Max Lerum who cut Goolman Tuesday afternoon was postponed until today. AL Reed, colored, fined $1 and costs for drunkenness. Ernest Graves returned from Baltimore. Wm Willey completed a new office in place of the old one destroyed by fire. Aidingway, back from Colonial Beach, rejoined Berkley. The Young Men's Union will meet at Berkley Avenue Baptist church next Sunday with many expected. A minstrel show at Pythian Hall Thursday evening the 27th for the benefit of Pythian Lodge. Mr. L N Wonder found a Masonic pin in Berkley. owner to call. Capt. Shirley confined to bed in Montauk? There will be an autumatic rally at Main Street Christian church next Sunday evening with Rev. C A Mitchell preaching on Congo. Mr. Sidney Bolt and Miss Georgie Woodhouse married yesterday in Norfolk. both former Berkley residents. Mr. Eddie Hendren and Miss Nettie Walker married yesterday at the bride’s residence on Malin Street. Rev C W Duke officiated. A handsome silver pitcher was sold at Mr. Rudd’s store yesterday evening. A destitute family in Montiant. the husband bedbound for three months. the wife supporting the home with neighbors helping but needs greater aid. A mysterious lamp in a Montant family lights itself periodically. five lightings observed this week. observers horrified. Junior Endeavorers urged to attend Saturday’s State convention in Norfolk. Berkley youths to meet at the ferry at 9:30 a.m. Miss Whitley and Professor Smith to chaperone. lunch to be carried for all-day stay.
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Max Lerum
Goolman
AL Reed
Ite
Ernest Graves
Baltimore
Wm. Willey
Aidingway
Alop
Colonial Beach
Berkley
Young Mens’ Union
Berkley Avenue Baptist Church
Pythian Hall
L.N. Wond
Gerkley
Shirley
Montatuni
Main Street Christian Church
C. A. Mitchell
Congo
Sidney Bolt
Georgie Woodhouse
Norfolk
Eddie Hendren
Nettie Walker
Malin Street
C. W. Duke
Ias
Mont- Tant
Auny Human Agency
Mose
Whitley
Professor Smith
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for skin eruptions and sores
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers boils rheum fever sores tetter changed hands chillblains corns and all skin eruptions. Claims to cure piles or no pay required. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded, price 25 cents per box. For sale by Burrow Martin & Co.
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Burrow, Martin & Co
Bank of Berkley Announces Savings and Loans Services
The Bank of Berkley outlines its offerings for business and savings accounts, loans, BAFD deposit boxes, and related financial services. The notice emphasizes accessibility and customer support for commercial clients and individuals seeking secure banking options.
Court convenes as town notes various civic items
The Court of Law and Chancery convenes tomorrow while local watchers note dog catchers catching seventy five dogs since Monday. Tickets move toward the Y M C A Star Course as urged by Messrs Walters and Parill on a northbound pleasure trip. Miss Blanche Hecht travels to Boston for studies in elocution and music. Miss Maria L Gain returns to Raleigh for further study at St Mary's. Basketball opens with interest at the M A. Judge Martin returns from Wytheville. Military inspection by Colonel Jo Lane Stern at the uptown armory. A seawater tank for the street sprinkler goes into Yarmouth Street with 1100 gallon capacity. Mrs Carrie Nyslopama and children return from Christiansburg and Yellow Sulphur Springs. Mr W C Hazzard, convalescing, may settle in Fredericksburg. his brother Carl accompanies. The fire at White & Bros dry goods on Water Street was caused by sparks from old overalls, not a lamp. Harris of Port Norfolk to supply floral decorations for the Y M C A opening, rooms to be adorned with flats and bunting under Harris supervision.
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Court of Law and Chancery
Monray
Morgan Bradford
Cincinnati
VY. M. Cc. A
Messrs
W. D. Walters
A. P. Parill
Blanche Hecht
Boston
Maria L. Gain
Raleigh
St Mary's
W. J. Martin
Court of Law and
Chambery
Wytheville
Jo Lane Stern
Upstown
Yarmouth Street
Carrie Nyslopama
Christiansburg
W. C. Hazzard
Predericksburg
Carl
R. White & Bros
Water Street
Harris
Port Norfolk
Buck in the James Aboard Steamer Pocahontas
Passengers on the steamer Pocahontas witnessed a buck swimming across the James at Chickahominy mouth. The boat lowered and crew recovered the animal with officer Archer drowning the buck’s head under water. The antlers were praised as a fine trophy for the Pocahontas. Also notes sale of Y M C A Star Course Academy of Music November 2 with 500 seats sold and 75 double tickets left.
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Te Chickahominy River
the James
Shelly
Archer
Hl. Bagnall
Sail Boat Sinks at Western Branch Mouth
Captain Toabeck of the schooner Roger Quarles passed the morning watching two small sailboats sink near the mouth of the Western Branch with their sails still set.
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Toabeck
Roger Quarles
Mostlong martydom bens and Mostetter's Stomach Hitters urged
A quack-like boast touts Mostetter's Stomach Hitters as a universal cure. It claims to expel harmful principles from blood, prevent disease, relieve rheumatic and digestive ailments, calm nerves, and strengthen the body, with dubious long-term efficacy noted over forty-five years.
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Mostetter
Stock Market Declines Persist Amid Bear Pressure
New York market shows intensified bear activity with several large declines across active stocks. Bears dislodge weak margin stop orders, while volume remains light and recovery stalls. London buys on dips and railroad earnings improve, with gold demand pressures and sterling exchange news shaping sentiment.
Provisions Market and Prices in Norfolk September 29 1897
Markets show strength and advance for meats and groceries in Norfolk. Listings include fish mackerel in kegs, Potomac and North Carolina Cut Herring, sugar cured hams, lard, butter, cheese, coffee, syrups, molasses, flour, and rice with varied prices and measures. Also notes on dairy products, port, and grains with local price ranges.
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New York
City
Minnesota
Duluth
Western Creamery
Elgins
State Dairy
Cordova
Norfolk
North Carolina
Potomac
Ilie
S.C
Aliphinans
Ralt—hirng
Liverpool Pine
Foe
Vartier
New York State Dairy
New Mes
Dirner
Kerezone
Pirm
Market Prices and Commodities Report Delivers Mixed Bags
The market summaries list White corn at 43 cents mixed 42 cents and Mill Feed steady with bran at 13.50 and shipstuff or middling at 14.00 per 100 pounds. Sugar prices rise with local loaf at 5.86 and granulated 5.23. Fisheries, peanuts, fruit, and produce show varied quotes from per pound fish to banana bunches and potatoes.
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Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
le Per Joven
Shipping News Report From The Atlantic Ports
November era shipping notices list several vessels with cargoes, coal and lumber, bound for New York and Boston, including Fannie C Mowen, Zack Sherman, Florence Shea, Edith Howe, Puritan, Rover, Edgar Ross, and others. Barges M Whitridge Pendleton Monarch N W Nos 2 and 4 also bound for coal, with various departures noted. Mariner notices warn of a September 27 1887 buoy cable collision near Gedmey and Bayside Ranges causing channel damage and temporary light outages. repairs to follow.
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Sehr
Fannie C. Mowen
Chase
Lamb & Co
Zac
Sherman
Tullock
Wm. Lamb & Co
Cor
New Yow
New Jersey
Bayside Ranges
New York
Colle
Board of Health debates Riddle remarks on Lake Taylor water
The Board of Health devoted time to Superintendent Riddle’s statements about pausing resolutions urging the Water Board not to use Lake Taylor water. Doctors Chiles McCormick Riddick Weil weighed in on prior votes and understandings, noting Lake Taylor was to be connected with the water supply only in emergencies.
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Board of Wealth
Tddle
Lake Taylor
Riddle
Newbill
Chiles
Board of Tealth
Irma
de Cites
Board of Thealth
Mhidick
TieHe
Meld
Eise
Myr
Garren
Lakes
Mr. Riddle
Turn-about and Threats Highlight City Court Docket
In a light Police Court session Judge Tomlin disposed of cases quickly. A turn about case led to Mary Davis and Charlie Davis's arrest but both were released with Thomas paying court costs. he could not post $2 and went to jail. Almeda Gaskins faced warrants for trespass and felonious assault after threatening Bettie Weldon with a stick. she could not pay and was sent to jail. Annie Harris, beaten by Missie Green, was rearrested after initial bail when injuries were found. case postponed to October 31 with $50 bail. Minor cases included fines for Thompson and Anderson, Skinner for drunkenness and fighting, Cheasman for assault, Wright for lewd conduct, Spencer for throwing shells, and a harbored embezzlement charge dismissed. Highwayman James Edwards alias English identified. preliminary exam set. Property transfer noted: Tarclay to Haymen, a lot with improvements on Chaydon avenue, Atlantic City Ward, £2,700.
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Justice Tomlin
Joe Thomas
Mary Davis
Charlié Davis
Thomas
Joe
Almeda Gaskins
Bettle Weldon
Almeda
Nicholson
Howard Streets
Gaskins
Williams
Annie Harris
Missie Green
Turner's Court
Alice Thompson
Mabel Anderson
Queen Street
Master Skinner
Richard Cheasman
Vergle Douglas
Mamie Wright
William Spencer
Toin Hbgerarchy
James Piwards
English
Coleman
Courtney and
Granby Streets
Chaydon Avenue
Atlantic City
Rainfall totals and city sewer work noted at meeting
The board discussed rainfall statistics, reporting 27 inches this year versus 41 expected, with 52.08 inches in 23 years, and 50.10 in seven years. Officials noted sewers extended on Dinedn Avenue and other works ongoing. Property owners on Princess Anne Avenue were warned to abate nuisances within ten days. Drainage needs on Bute Street and Gillborne avenues were referred to committees and inspectors.
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Finashy Cepaeed
Kiles
Iuren
Juspertor Tell
Dinedn Avenue
Princess Anne
Ride
Bute Street
McCormick
Riddick
Chiles
Clilborne Avenue
Park and Clay
Petersburg Board Condemns Fertilizer Plant as Nuisance
Petersburg Va September 20 Special The Board of Health declares Virginia and Carolina Chemical Company fertilizer factory a nuisance. Action to be reported to the town council next Monday night. Amelia CORNY farm 2357 acres sold at public auction. buyer Mr J D Jones and party paid 6100. Independent candidate Mr Tass seeks Legislature seat. marriage at William Mayes residence between Dr S A Tin ten and Mrs Atle N Wool. Rev Ahn Rident officiated.
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Petersburg
Board of Health
Board of Wealth
Virginia and Chrolina Chemical Compingy
Common Connell
Amelia
Corny
Atle N. Wool
Rev
Ahn Rident
Cotton markets hold steady amid dry weather and receipts
The market shows quiet activity as cotton futures in New York slip a few points while London prices hold. estimated New Orleans receipts reach 6,500 to 7,400 bales against last year. Local Norfolk real estate offers 300 plus building lots for cash or partial cash at room 67 Haddington building.
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Liverpool
Bross
Great Biriain
Great Britain
Wales
France
Beca
New Orleans
Liverpool Geeter- Tay
London
Mareoh
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