“Eighty-five years of life, begun in slavery, followed by service in the Civil war, and later service among many prominent private families in Portsmouth is being brought to a close, it is thought by the condition of Ben Lewis, an aged colored man. His mind is rapidly failing him and Continue Reading
1915
Died A Year Ago, News Just Arrives
“Jonathan Andre, of Carey’s Run, has received word of the death in Shanghai, China, June 15, 1914, of his son, Eugene Andre, aged 35 years.” “Word came from the War department and arrangements will be made to bring the remains to the States. He is survived by two other brothers, Continue Reading
Police Allege Barber Shop Was Couple’s Trysting Place
“Crawford Shaw, a barber, and a woman giving the name of Mabel Abston were arrested by Captain Cooper and Officer Millhuff just after they emerged from the former’s shop on Chillicothe Street near Eleventh Sunday night.” “Millhuff, who had been shadowing the place, claims to have seen the couple enter Continue Reading
Charles Sayer Dies at the County Infirmary
“Charles Sayer, ages 66 years, a former Portsmouth painter, died very suddenly of heart trouble at the county infirmary Saturday morning, at 5:30.” “Sayer was the last person to retire at the infirmary Friday night and was in unusually good spirits. Shortly after he awoke Saturday he began muttering, and Continue Reading