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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-03
NO. H.

house Of four ooms large lot of about of acre.
spring Of good water and spring house. ten trees of good fruit
and buildings This property is located r. r. Avenue,
and is bargain at $1,000. We will take less. Payments
small and terms easy. Make offer.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-03

The CONTEST CLOSES SEPT LET
will show from Sey, and in the receipts
me hgu will be leunilSe
for an
nand
compute and will aid present
Off
Cotton Movement aions ~ W a'eS edition
sS7 5s:s4 Ass %s: s
aS'oo4'ooo
Il
Their be in dedin this onest '|o"So4
nem Estimate the Acreage for the Crop 23 900 ooo 49,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-03

coal timber lands.
NO. s.
A handsome eigh-room dwelling, desiraby located
in East Buefeld, fifty foot front lot with water premises
perfect drainage Would sell exchange this property
NO. A
farm of about $50 acres at Chatham Hill, in Rich Val
lev in fair state cultivation dwelling, barn, store
house and nmbeo houses About $50 cleared
land balance fine timber Store mill school and churches
near by. Price $4,000 acre. satisfactory terms
NO. s.
handsome and comfortable residence in the town of
Mendoza the line ofhe S A o, r. r. with ample grounds
fruit streets and shrubbery. Title guaranteed
NO G.
large eight-room house. rent Tazewe
Avenue. Possession given Marchslst.
NO T.
Two small houses, for sale, three each, good lot
Prices low and terms easy.
small farm of about IL acres, good house, situated
II the end county schools and churches
bargain to a buyer at
farm of $50 2story dwelling, large barn, fine
large orchard good water-about miles Gom town Price
$4,000.
NO. IL
house of four ooms, large lot of about of acre.
spring of good water and spring house. of good
IL. IL.
and is a bargain $1,000 We will take less Payments
small and terms easy. Make offer.
NO 12.-
A small farm of south side of town, good
story house. running water yard orchard off
apple peach and cherry trees also grapes Public runs
thelD). This a nice little home Price $780, Easy
About of
of cottage house of orchards good
and farming $25O
one-half cash, on easy terms.
NO. IA
grazing farming exchange
good residence in town.
Valuable the growing prosperous
Tazewel consisting combined dwelling
dwellings, with property or
chang ed for farming of the South
1919 Top good house and
orchard of fine fruita desirable home
rooms water fine fruit and thiv
of good land suitable
minutes walk of station at West Graham Sell
WANTED: five thousand
grounds, at Tazewel, baIence N cash..
TAZEWELL REAL
ESTATE AGENCY
ALTON 4 CRAWFORn
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-03
I THE FIST THREE PRIZES AMOUNT TO SIS 600 IN CASH.

Note Specially. If the ENACT are given during this con-
lie ACl hgure Somebody b
by Those viii
the highest fgesgo
me number bales
leaving against
S
din
Out TINS
Every interested n
HHa-O On Such Vital Problem Ought to Take F;oures
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-03

small farm of about Ii good house, situated
II the end of county convenient schools and churches
A bargain to Il buyer at
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-03

A handsome and comfortable residence in the town of
Mendoza the line of the A. O. r. r. with ample grounds
fruit streets and shrubbery Title guaranteed
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-03

About $50 of
of rooms good
land. $500
per one half cash, est on easy
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-03

large eightroom convenient house, for rent, Tazewel
Avenue. Possession given Marchslst
NO =
Two small houses for sale, three each good lot.
Prices low and terms easy
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-22
American Securities ABROAD.

The sales OF American securities have
becn, according 10 London advices, very
large abroad OF late, and there appears 10
be tendency towards ncreasa in the
sales. If this state OF things holds, there
Will be an increasing influx of British
and demonstrates the faith abroad In the
stability OF our credit. There Is another
point Of faith for which the people not
good grounds for credence and that is,
belief in the efficacy Of Hostctter's
stomach Bitters for inorganic maladies
kidneys and nerves. Dyspepsia, bilious
ness, constipation, rheuma tism, and n
tendency 10 insomnia are counteracted
and conquered by It. 1t rallies failing APP
petite, hastens convnlcscens.e and dlffuses
Il. generous warmth and sensation Of ply
steal comfort through the system. a
wlneslassful before retiring promotes
health-yielding slumber
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-22
is HE AN IMPOSTOR2

\ few days ago statement appeared
in one of the morning papers that n
family named Crawford, who lived on
The corner of Chestnut and County
streets, was in destitute circumstances
Quite number of people went there to
ASSIST them but the parties could not
he found. Mr.. III. b. Wilkins reported
to officer Long that a man who gave
his name us Crawford and who said
that he lived on the corner Of Chest
nut and County steets, came into his
place, rold pitiful tale. He gave him
some money and promised to send his
family n load of wooC. which he did
later In the day. His driver returned
after about two hours and reported that
no such person could be found. officer
Long made an attempt TO learn the
whereabouts Of uhe parties, but has
failad to do so. The man evidently must
have been an impostor.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-22
I'M BERKELEY

Mr.. George Saunders, OF Montlant,
IS remodel!nE his residence.
Messrs. Charles BELL and Harvey
Howell, who were engaged in the man.
ufacture of cigars in Suffolk, have &C.
cepted situations in Norfolk and are
residing in Berkeley. on Llbcrey street.
The regular meeting OF the w G.. II
y. was held at the residence OF VIM
Sears, on Berkeley avenue, this week
a party Of the little people gave a
very enjoyable social Thursday night
at the residence Of Mr.. r. a. Graves
on Berkeley avenue and Second street
ltecitationS and games contributed Ia
the pleasure Of the OCCASION
y party was given at the residence
OF Mr.. George Downen, on North
street, last night.
The Norfolk and Southern are filling
In their switch that extends TO Cum
mer company's mill
a force of carts will begin hauling
shells this morning on several streera
which are in bad condition.
Two big dogs belonging to Mr.. T.
of Mr. VIM. +. Tilleys residence. on
Berkley avenue, yesterday morning
and killed their little pug dog
Mrs. Calvin Parker, of Gilmcrton. Is
the guest of her mother, Mrs. Filing
ton, on Berkeley avenue
Sergeant ltudd gave an oyster spread
10 the police force and others yester-
day evening.
y horse belonging to Mr.. John Cuth-
fiell ran away on Liberty street cx-
tended yesterday morning and coliidcd
with an electric car. The car was
badly damaged in front. as ii struck
the front wheel of the wagon as 1t was
crossing the track. The wheel was
demolished. the horse escaped with
but little injury, as he broke from the
wagon when ii struck the car.
Mrs. Beulah Hil. who has been Sc
riously i'll for several days, is improv-
ing.
The street force are grading the side
walk on Liberty street extended. The
PAYERS will follow in few DAYS
ItYlLAND INSTITUTE
Last night another recital took place
at the institute Hall that was even
more enjoyable than those of the nust
The Rotations by the young ladies
were clever and We're rendered in an
easy, attractive and impressive man
ncr The music was sweet and the
rendition was very creutablc to the
performers. After the recital the in
vitcd guests received a hearty welcome
to the parlors, where the remainder of
the evening was spent very pleasantly.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-22
PORTSMOUTH NEWS
IN LIMBO.

On Saturday night last a sailor
named John Murphy went to the house
OF woman named Sarah Smith, ION
the Island. and beat her SO that a ply
slcian had to be sent for. The man
Is sailor on tho Puritan. but 1t was
not known what ship he belonged to
until yesterday. when Constabl Ivey
procured a warrant and went TO the
yard 10 see Captain Wise to see IL he
could get ;the man. Captain Wise
gave him permission to get him. When
the warrant was produced 10 Capt
Harrington. of the Puritan, he rosi
lively refused to allow the man Is 60.
MIR. Ivey went back to Captain Wise
and reported that Captain Harrirgto on
had said. Captain Wise communicate
ed with the Commandant, who ordered
that the man he turned over to the
county authorities. Captain Harring-
ton then refused, but IT q short willie
he sent the man 5own to The gate in
charge Of an officer Murphy is
charged with felonious assault He
was locked up in the county Jail and
will have hearing to-day at 1 o'clock.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-22
PORTSMOUTH, AND THE CIVIL
w AR

in noticing the reception from Mr.. w
a Fiske. of this city. OF "a Record of
Events in Norfolk County from April
18th. 1861. to May 10Th, 1862 With a
History OF the Soldiers and Sailors of
Norfolk County. Norfolk City and
Portsmouth, Who Served in the Con-
faderare Army or Navy" by John w. H
Porter. Comradc of Stonewall Camp
Confederate Veterans. of Portsmouth
me Baltimore sun says: "a record is
deserved by city that sent more men
INTO die army than ii had voters. There
was. II is said no battle east of the Mis-
sissappi in which there was not a SOL
der from Portsmouth. The whole area
around these cities teens with pregnant
events. Resides this. however. they are
historic in c'her respects and the battle
OF the Mcrrimac forms n brilliant epi-
Sode in this history"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-22
NAVAL ORDERS.

Commander William NJ. Folger has
neen selected rs inspector of the New
ork lighthouse district with station at
staten Island. to assume charge on
February Sd.
Commander Snow, now at Staten Is,
land. will be relieved and given other
Chief Engineer ]. ID. Ford has been
detached from the brooklyn and order
ed 90 the flagship Baltimore, at Homo
lulu.
Chief Engineer J. H. Perry Is detach-
ed from duty with 1.-THE armor board
and ordered to the Brooklyn.
Passed Assistant Surgeon a. w. Dun
Bar is detached from the Nashville and
ordered ITO THE San Francisco
raised Assistant Engineer j. K. Rob-
lnson has been detached from the Mon
terey, with two months leave.
Ensign A. II. Scales is detached from
photographic work at Cleveland and
ordered Ito Sauhte st. Marie.
Ensign G. c. Day Is detached from the
same duty nt Cleveland and ordered to
Duluth
Assistant Engineer a. M. Proctor has
been detached from the Brooklyn and
ordered ITO the San Francisco.
Lieutenant T. w. Ryan has been or
dered to the New York navy yard
secretary Long has sent to the House
Committee on Naval Affairs the draft
OF u Dill he urgently recommends, MAX
ing changes in the status of cadets at
the Naval Academy. 1t fixes the age at
which students may enter lthe Academy
at from 10 to Is years; requires that at
the end OF four years course Of study
the cadets pass examinations as at
present. their places at the academy
Ehen becoming vacant and new nominal
lions then bscoming possible, and pro-
vides that 'the cadets then be sent to
sea Tor one year, returning to the acad-
envy nj the end of that time for their
final examinations In the practical du-
ties Of their profession. 1t also changes
the title Of naval cadet to midship-
man.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-22
THEY WILL TRY IT ONCE TOO
OFTEN

We have been called upon quite a
number of times Of late TO make mention
oil people being held up by negro men
H%ins and returning from their work
AZ Primers Point and West Norfolk.
Inc last one was that of Mr.. Wcs,.
VINO lives on Etfincham Street i'm this
city, and is employed at West Norfolk.
MI. West comes home some nights and
some times he does not. Thursday
nigi't was one of those times that he
did, and before he reached home Two
negroes attempted TO hold him u2. but
found that they had tackled the wrong
man He was armed. as all who travel
backwards and forwards should be. He
nred nj 'the men, who bsat n hasty re-
trsa'. THESE negroes will TRY their lit
tie game once too often. The coroner
will have a case before they got ,broue-,,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-22
ABOUT TO COME TOGETHER.

For some time there has been cor
respondence going on between MIR. j. Nj.
Hawkins. OF Baltimore. and Mr.. WILL
liam Hurst, Of this city In reference TO
n shooting match. The Raatimors Sun
Of yesterday contains the following:
-. NOVEL; Hawkins yesterday poster
S25 forfeit with II. Lee Clarke TO bind
a match with William Il Hurst, of
Portsmouth. A letter was sent Mr.
Hurst last night notifying him Of the
fact. Mr.. Hawkins proposes to shoot
match at fifty birds for 500 4 side. or
AT one hundred birds FOR from 500 to
$500 side 'ahirty yards rise and Nifty
yards boundary. American association
rules 20 govern the mat ch: the ishoot 10
be held at the Baltimore Shooting asso-
Citations grounds February Sd. The con
ditions Of the match are in conformity
to those proposed by challenge from
Mr.. Hurst to MIR. hawkins, dated jan
uary Sd, $685."
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-22
Consumption Positively Cured

Mr. r. b. Grecve. merchant OF Chill.
howie. Va. certifes that he had CON
sumption, was given up to die, sought
all medical treatment that money could
procure. tried all cough remedies he
could hear of but got no relief: snent
many nights sitting up in n chair: was
induced to try DR.. Kings New Discoy-
cry, and was cured By use of two bot
ties For past three years has been
attending to business and saws DR.,
Kings New Discovery is the grandes,
remedy ever made, as 1t has done so
much for him and also for others in his
community. DR.. Kings New Discovery
is guaranteed for Coughs. Colds and
Consumption. IT don't fail. Trial bot
ties free at Burrow. Martin 6 Co.'s
Drug store
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-22
A CHIUD BApLY BIJRNEp

Yesterday morning a colored woman
named Woolson. who lives at 1914 Queen
street extended. LEFT home to do a days
washing for u family. She left little
2,year-old child with c 14-year- old
giri. The girl fell asleep and the little
one got hold OF q piece of paper and
began playing in tho fire. In q short
whiie the child's clothes caught on fire,
ana when her sister woke up the little
one was oil In blaze. The screams Of
the older girl brought her assistance,
ana tho fire was put out, but not be-
LOT the child was so badly burned that 1t
VIII probably die. DR.. France, a coll
Sreu physician. was called and did what
he could for the little one.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-22
MORE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE
AIDE

y number of now industries are still
heading rhis way. and are being added
to those that have already been located
IN this vicinity. Among the latest will
be large machine shop which will he
built by the New York. Philadelphia
and Norfolk railroad at Pinner's Point,
which will give employment to quite n
number OF mechanics. Ground for this
building was purchased yesterday, and
work will be commenced right away. 1t
will only be n question of time before
all Che roads will have their shops, etc
on rhis side of the river. Let them
come.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-22
A COMING ENrERTAINArEST.

Under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid
society there will be presented at s
o'clock on Monday evening next a fine
musical and literary entertainment in
the lecture room of the Court Street
Presbyterian church. The following
programme will be rendered:
Plano solo. $500. ........... Selected
Miss Annie r. Stokes
recitation. .... .......... .....Selected
Mr.. r. Percy Alley
Vocal solo. Selected
Miss Halle Lucas.
Reci;ation..,... 500. Selected
Miss Leora pierson
Hocal soio........ .............. Selected
Miss Flo Martin.
Guitar solo. Selected
Miss Halle Lucas
Recitation. ..... Selected
Mr.. II. n. Glitter
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-22
ROBBERY FROM THE PERSON

Thursday night Constable Tom Jack
son was awakened from his sleep by a
cu'"red man named HeTerly Taz5well
VINO said thar he had been robbed OF
SD by man named w. J. Williams
VINO took 1t out of his pocket on God
WIN Street. Mr.. Jackson went 20 work
on the case. and yesterday caught VIII
Hams on Church street in Norfolk, in
a store trying on an ovcrcomt. He had
on new suit of clothes at the time
Niillams was turned over to the county
jan thursday morning. and was all rag
Eed then. He Admitted stealing the
MONEYS RE was locked UP in the coun-
~ jail for examination.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-22
COUNTY COURT

The County Court was in session yes
terday and transacted the following
business:
William Wright qualified as guar
dian of David. Lille May and Water
George Paxton; bond. $500; James
Moscley surety.
Martha Harvey qualified as guardian
of Della Harvey; bond 5000; ]. M. john
son surety.
AnaniaS Anderson qualified as admin
iStrator Of the estate Of William An
derson. his wife refusing to qualify;
bond $lnO: j L. Hodges shrety.,
John Smith. colored charged with n
felony. was arraigned before court. He
pleaded guilty and was given two years
in the penitentiary.
lien Jordan, charged with commit
ting felony. was acquitted by the
jury.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-22
PKECAUTTONS AGAINST. EARTH
QUAKE SHOCK
Chambers Journal.)


In the year 1857 there occurred a for
r!ble earthquake in Italy which de-
stroyed several villages and killed IN. :
ooo human beings. a full account OF
thls disaster may be found in a book
by Robert MaEet, who went from place
10 place and fully studied the phenom-
ena exhibited. He writes of the catas-
trophe as IAN appalling mass Of human
misery. almost the whole of which was
preVentable by the exercise of proper
care in choice of methods of house con
structon In the earthquake region and
future repctitions of which might Tins
be completely avoided" 1t is curious
to note that Prof. Milne the leading
earthquake authority to-day, is saying
exactly the same thing with regard TO
me recent earthquake in Assam. by
which 1000 lives were lost and an enor-
nous amount of property DESTROYED
He points out that Japan has suffered
from 1ar more severe earthquakes; but
mat, profitiDg by experience and
guided by experiment, the engineers
mere, with their European colleagues,
nave gradually departed from the ster
eotyped system OF building construc-
lion in vogue in other countries. The
result Is that new buildings resist
earthquake shock, while the old ones
are gradually disappea ring The wise
japanese spend a large sum annually
10 assists committee in investigat-
ing earthquake phenomena, n profess
sor is employed at their university 70
lecture upon the best methods of build
Ing construction in earthquake dis;
tricts. and they have sent n special
commissioner TO Assam 10 report upon
the recent earthquake there. Prof
Milne urges the Government of India
10 take n lesson from Japon
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-22
STOLEN PROPERTY LOCATED

For the past two weeks sailors of the
United states monitor Terror have been
missing their overcoats, and no clue
could be obtained as to who was ths
guilty party. The police were noti-
lied and succeeded in locating three Of
IN IN in County street clothing store.
where they had been sold by a sailor
yesterday An investigation will be
made and If the guilty party is found
he will be dealt with by the naval au-
thori.ies.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-22
BITTEN BY A VICIOUS DOC

Yesterday morning small colored
boy who gathers Stops from pals that
are left in the street. attempted to
drive dog from one on Columbia stree.
The dog turned on the boy and bit him
badly about the legs and arms. 4 col
ored man in cart came along and
beat the dog off with his whiD. and
then carried the boy to his home.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-22
FIRE ON LrNDsAY,s FARM,

On Wednesday night last ware
mouse on the farm of Mr.. a. II. Lind
say. near Deep Creek. in which n large
Quantity Of suano was stored. was de-
stro%ed by fire. While the building
was total loss the fertilizer sus-
'Nined but slight damage Mr.. Lind
say does not know whether tho Ure
was the work of an inccndiary or not
ana as yet cannot say what his los,
Will amount to.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-22
HAD HER TIME LEssENED

The woman Lizzie Smith, who was
fined $l5 for fighting and was commit
ted To- jail for want of bond, has had
her time lessened on condition that
Will leave the county and pay S1I In
line and costs. just h1w this can be
done Will be hard ito tell. The city has
n claim on her for using vulgar and
indecent language on the streets.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-22
(Communcated)
~ COW CAUSES A NUMBER on
SCHOOL CHILDREN TO
STAMPEDE

Yesterday just as the Third District
colcred school closed the morning SEES
SION number Of cows passed up Chest
nu; street. One of them--a vicious an
imal-attackad tha children and threw
Il little boy some distance in the air
When he landed he fell very heavily
on the ground, but no bones were
broken. The ether children escaped
unh,Iit
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-22
REMAINS PASS THRoUGH.

;, me remains of Mr.. r. l.. Crimes who
li'ea at Churchland for q number of
years, were brought over from Nor
i , yesterday morning and were ia
Ken 10 Churchland for Interment
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-22
Relief in Six Hnurs

Distressing Kidney and Bladder disease
SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY CURE"
1t Is great surprise on account of It's en-
cceding p!ompness In relieving pain In
male. Relieves retention Of water almost
Immediately. II You want quick relief
and cure this Is the remedy. Sold by
Wake & Martin, Druggists, 1903 Water
street. Norfolk. Va 4 jaaO-3t b
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-22
4 1snrguin forIS9S.

Cloaks and Canes and Feather Boas
at half price. a. ]. Phillips. No. aO2
High street. under Oxford Hall.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-22

Bonds issued to administrators, guar
dams, collectors, cashiers and Others
occupying positions OF trust: also to re-,
spcnsiblc contractors at reasonable
rates. JOHN l. WATSON.
dc-9-3m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-22
The Home Permanent
Building Association
No. SOC HIGH STREET.
PORTSMOUTH, VA,

During It's eight years OF life has never
lost dollar. Pays largest dividends Of
any associa ton in the State. Allows all
dues and per cent. interest to withdraw
ing members -
Makes liberal leans on It's own stock as
collateral security. Costs nothing to make
a collateral loan and less to make a real
estate loan than most other associations
Stock carried as an invcstment"in this
association has many. advantages. 1t helps
the merchant when in tight place. tho
working man when sick or out Of employ-
ment, the young man to accumulate cap
ital TO start business, the careless to he,
come saving; in fact, 1t is good thing
for anybody and everybody.
You can suit your ability by paying
and i will surprise you how soon twenty
FIVE (2D cents per week will turn Into 500.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-22

Gu; prices on all stiff hats. See the
kind we sell for Sl.50 Chas. r. Wei:
& Co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-22

FOR RENTING. PHI Crawford street. 7
rooms and Kitchen: bath. (hot and cold).
aEe; everything modern. $500 per year.
NO. PIP Crawford street, Is rooms and
kitchen, bath, sewerage. gas, excellent
condition. Either house within two
minutes walk of the ferry, yet in hest
residential section of the city. Apply
JNO. i. WATSON. 800 High street,
Portsmouth Va