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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1896
Page
5
Portsmouth news items report the Port Norfolk furniture factory and adjoining land were sold at public auction for 4900 dollars with R. J. Neely as buyer and John Cox purchasing the accounts and stock for 290 dollars. No disposition of the factory is known.
A committee led by Mr Goodrich Hatton and State Senator Maynard with Portsmouth Board of Trade members and Chicago officials arrived in Washington to meet the House Committee on Public Buildings. They urged the necessity of a new public building for their city and presented strong arguments aimed at influencing action.
Hammlil s This Week for Bar eains advertises a closeout sale at Chicago Bargain House 210 Hightreet with everything at or below cost. J J Biliboly Proprietor promotes spring suits and ready made or made to order at low prices. Levy Jacobs 26 High Street lists bargains on suits and more.
The funeral of Theodore Schmitz was held yesterday from his residence at 22 Emingham Street with Rev. T. J. Brady officiating and burial in St Paul’s Cemetery. Pallbearers included Thomes Lawless John A. McDonald W. Robinson Captain Fr Tynan Henry Phenming and William F. Carty. A second funeral for the child of Mr and Mrs Harry Lnmomber was held from 1209 Washington Street with Rev. Mr Kennard officiating and interment at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Portsmouth Lodge B P O Elected and installed Exalted Ruler Charles B Lash Leading Knight John W Hopper Loyal Knight Alexander KE Warner Leitnkinge Knight Dr Alonzo A Billsoly Treasurer George A Tabb Secretary C W A Murdaugh Jr Tiler J Db Knapp Trustee John T Brady W Murdaugh Elias A Hutt elected representative and John T Brady alternate to Grand Lodge meeting in Cincinnati July 1893. Martin of Long Beach WV recounts cure with Chamberlains Cough Remedy after heavy cold.
Breslauer Anthony showcases tailored suits and trousers with ordering from 14.50 to 35 and 3.50 to 10 per pair. Charles H Welton Co advertises hats and furnishings. A J Phillips promotes spring attire from 13.50 to 22.50. Rosenbaum runs wallpapering, upholstery, and mattress renovation. Crawford’s Furniture advertises carpets and home goods.
Washington naval news reports President approval of Naval Maintaining Board promotions for Snowden Lopez Knepper Williams Miller and others and approval to place Lieut Nicholson on retired list due to disability. Captain Reed’s Commodore nomination approved provisionally while his fitness is tested, with ship placement discussions centering on the Indiana Massachusetts and Oregon.
Somanteu To the Public announces the donation of the Davis mansion in Richmond for a Confederate relic museum by the Ladies Memorial Society of Virginia. Stonewall Camp, C. V., seeks war documents, photos, music, books, and keepsakes via Miss M. L. Jack of Portsmouth to furnish and preserve relics for the museum.
A Kore Trent story notes St Pauls Catholic Church women raising a Tyro len Queen for the Sistere library fund to be seen publicly under Miga Virgle Gritfin of Allentown Pa March 1. Also details a West Bethlehem silk firm Old Glory branding and financial troubles since 1893, plus an 1890s medicine ad and local groceries from L H Pearson at Green and Dart.
Newspaper notices a state issue over a Virginia murder suspect RL. Douglas, with Governor Curr's requisition upheld. Mentions church services, political party splits, tobacco farming plans, and local jail escape attempts, plus local court actions and community updates from Murfreesboro and neighboring towns.
Lewinton and nearby towns report travel plans of residents and visitors. A Raleigh area announcement praises Miss Virginia Ragsdale of Jamestown for earning the Bryn Mawr Research Fellowship 1896 97, granting $500 for a year of study in Europe. The Bryn Mawr president notes the high number of strong candidates and locates pride in the South.
Snippets from Enfield North Carolina dated March 31 show visitors at the Bryan Hotel, including Mr W W Shaw Washington NY, Mr J B Nelson Manchester, Mr C Bisworth Meolne N G O Br A A Ho Gee Thlery, along with many others from Washington Baltimore Scotland Neck and Richmond. The item mentions deliveries and mail mutters but lacks a clear single event.
Jackson NC March 31 The spring term of our Superior Court convened with Judge A W Grayham presiding and W E Daniel solicitor. Judge Graham and Solicitor Daniel are at the Cleveland Hotel along with Judge T W Mason. Civil docket large and criminal docket small. a large crowd attended. Ben Hardy of the News and Observer is in town. J B Brome is grand jury foreman. Capt Wd Rogers Capt J B Goode and A B Sping of Margarettsville are at the Cleveland Hotel for court attendance.
Polk Miller delivered an inimitable lecture in Henderson last night drawing a good crowd. The remnant audience totaled 81. Names listed include L H Lamotte London, B C Campbell Baltimore, Massenburg Hotel, B S Royster Oxford, G Mors Petersburg, and Helen Irwin among others from North and Virginia towns.
AME VILLE NC March 31 Special Mr DL Burgess and wife arrived from Washington Sunday. He oversees the Dennis Simmons Lumber Company's mill here. They are lodging at Mizell House. A lively crowd gathered for the Union meeting and Mrs Dr MM sang a beautiful solo at the Insta of Miss Ora Jenkins. Miss Mannte dtoreison of Mymouth, visiting as guest of Miss Little Burrad, is in town.
J W McNamara of Washington has moved to Mittleton and will publish the Liberty Sentinel from the Vassar House. Rev J K Fant has accepted a call at Ahoskie and moved here. A Virginian subscription offers a first class paper at second class price amid local events including a recent variety show.
A fragmented note reports that several gamblers lost money on casual games. Most bets ended with losses and near total ruin, underscoring the risk of wagering in informal settings.
In Mertford Hertford County Charles Gaither of Centerville spent Sunday in town visiting his father W G Gaither. Street work is progressing rapidly. Mrs W Norman returned home from Adenton where he has been. Mrs J Harrell and Miss Minnie Van wed last Sunday at the residence of Mr Tienes Long. The couples were Miss Prisellla Hoyer with Mr Cal Jacks and Miss Augusta Boyce with Mr Huktek Cappell, and Miss Jenne Harrell with Mr Leo Bubbs. After the marriage they returned to Mertford where a reception followed at Mr James Landing’s home.
Edenton stock of visitors grows with Dr Cape hart Avoca and others in Hertford, Wrymouth N C reports. The saw mill of Dr WW, Roper & Co shut for days for a new engine. J W Irvine of Tennessee visits town as F Y Wootten returns home. Mrs Paul returns after weeks away. Miss Slevie Goelet departs for sister Mrs Lehman in Raleigh.
Seaboard North Carolina residents attend court at W Mackson this week led by Justice Grahim. Mrs Pruden plans to move into a new millinery store as merchants discuss inventory preparation ahead of spring sales.
Sul Mn A L C Nickerson of Exeter NH, in town yesterday after staying at Ashville NC. MroX H Smith of Fayetteville NC also in town.
A distorted telegraph report from London claims Wem Dei advances toward Sinkal with a brigade from Horvishes. The dispatch suggests Saudi battalion redeployments away from Dongola to Tokir Show Osman Dig, with calls to reinforce garrisons at both locations.
Classified items advertise a new house for sale with seven rooms and kitchen at no. ay Hatin for terms and contact Thobea Ives. a desirable residence for rent at 324 London Street with gas and water, apply to He Ke Watts. plus a notice about the Congress of Nations event on April 7 with a cast of 100 at Street Baptial Church and tickets at Morris & Co. High Street.
City of Portsmouth advertises sale of twenty two thousand dollar coupon bonds with semiannual interest and tax exemption, bidding through April 13, 1896, while local dealers announce a store liquidation including furniture carpets boots and dry goods with calls to call for terms. A separate soda fountain opening at Callard Street offers lemonades milk shakes Coca Cola and ice cream beverages.
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