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Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1896

Page

2

War Over Temperance Concludes Portsmouth District Conference

The Portsmouth District Methodist Conference at Centenary Church held daylong sessions with temperance debates, license renewals for ministers, and committee reports on circuits and education. Rev. L H Betty preached, debated Prohibition ties, and delegates adjourned after thanks to Churchland and railway officials.

L. H W. Betty Portsmouth Centenary Church Churchland L. B. Betty Monuments Church Portsouth Meiezates Heys B. MH Owens S.J. Battin W. W. Topping Mr. Austin Hampton West End Southampton Clrewit Eleuit Franklin Courtland Trinity Norieway Capron Applewhite Parker W. H. Bawards Lambeth Chomas Temperance Sons and Daughters of Temperance Mike Nm United States Ney Thomas Mr Boge Nevo Thotna Mein Lennon Mir Tarker Hetty Woot Wilder Weulkin Tapping Aintelet West L. I. Bethy Portamonuth John Green W. H W. Edwards Amis L.H. Betty Proctor Krkst Epvorth League Atlantic and Danville Sesson Elne Die Betty

Two colored card sharps fined after street con in court

In the police court Henry Boyd and Tom Sanderlin, two colored card sharpes, were sentenced to three months in jail each after an attempted con against Arion Wood. Sanderlin was arrested, Boyd fled with the spoils but later forfeited them. Other minor cases were listed. Morris the burglar received fifteen days for attempted burglary at W. S. Granberry’s house and a separate charge to follow.

Henry Boyd Tom Sanderitn Arion Wood Sanderlin Boyd Tomlin Morris Harry Morris Jalil Granberry Warsiglen Flo Rose Wayes Mattie Davis Landen ‘Tally Ulenlsaerd Wiliam T. Jones

Sale of the Retreat for a Modern City Hospital Planned

The Retreat for the Sick on Holt Mariner and Alley streets has been sold, with Miss Ila Wood likely the buyer at about 25000. Trustees plan a new brick and stone city hospital costing around 650000, halting on September 1 while temporary quarters are sought. The old Retreat building will be transferred to St Marys Academy for use on Hall Street, adding grounds for the school.

Holt, Mariner Alley Ila Wood Ctty John L. Ropar Board of Trustees Rai New Hospital St. Mary's Academy Old Catholic Church Hall Street Sehont

Norfolk hotel project eyed with 500000 cost and 500 seats

Slyvanus Stokes of Baltimore states a $500,000 Norfolk Va hotel project will start within sixty days. It will be a fireproof, modern steel and brick structure with elevators, steam heat, electric and gas lighting, and a refrigeration plant. Architects Carpenter and Peebles will oversee subcontracted work while the Norfolk promoters include wealthy residents.

Norfolk Slyvanus Stokes Baltimore Messrs. Carpenter & Peebles

Exports of Pocahontas Coal and Other Trade Totals

Summarizes weekly coal exports through William Lamb & Co for the period ending July 30 1656 with tonnage by coastwise routes and a year to date total. Also notes a temporary office closure by the Southern railway and an unrelated lamp explosion incident with witness report and a medical testimonial about Chamberlain's Cholera Morb Rem.

Pocahontas William Lamb & Co Castner & Qurran

Church Services And Sermons Noted For Sunday

Tomorrow services are listed at Second Presbyterian Church with Pastor D. D. Lacy at 11am and 9 20am Sunday school. Lamheet's Baptlet Church holds morning and evening sermons with Rev. J. D. Rewell and attendance at Mr Allen's Virginia Beach home. Father Kirwin presiding at an Episcopal service. Rev Dr Z Howerton to preach and administer the Lord's Supper at 10am with Sunday school at 9 30am and evening services noted.

Av. W Lacy D. D J. D Rewell Lamheet Potn Moorimg Allen Ettage Virginia Beach Kirwin Wyrsbyterian Church Z. Howerton

Bedford Alum Springs Prosperous Summer Season Despite Low Business Mood

Ledford Alum reports unusually prosperous times this year due to medicinal waters and hotel management. The quality of the springs and the presence of the noted visitors elevate the resort with increased attendance and lowered rates enticing health and leisure seekers to visit by August first.

Ledford Uequesta

Notice to Bryan and Sewell Club in Virginia

Notice to Bryan and Sewell Club in Virginia requests members to eat this out and tote one. Mentions banks with names and postings of the President and Secretary. References address in Roanoke Virginia and large stock of finished monuments and headstones.

Bryan Sewell B Ryan and Sewell Club Virginia Ws Bank Rorfovk

Outing Magazine August 1 Issue Review

Publications Received features a July through August selection of wholesome sea breeze pieces. Includes poems and essays by W. Sandys C. Burton J. B. Curring ton R. B. Bur chad A. W. Quimby Coraline Shelley and others with editorials and records.

Outing Magazine W. Sandys A.W. Quimby Fr. 0. A. Porter Coraline Shelley J. Kk. Mumfori B. Goines W. H H. Clayton

Among Our Cotton Men Light Showers in Southwest

Market notes report small gains in futures and higher bids on old crop while cotton bale counts rise. Around the region buyers note unsettled prices, with a focus on local sellers and miscellaneous ads on shoes and storage deals amid a busy trade week.

HMA Ote Liverspool TV Sloan New York

Weather Report for Washington Area July 1806 1896

FAMA forecast notes fair cool conditions for Virginia and New England. North Carolina sees partly cloudy skies with coastal showers. high pressure shifts from Minnesota to Lake Erie. record shows cooler fair weather across Atlantic states. Moon phases listed with dates and times and daily meteorological readings from Norfolk with temperatures and rainfall figures.

Washington Virginia North Carolina Minnesota Lake Erie New England Atlantic States

Consumption: Symptoms and Prevention Advice

An old health notice warns that consumption or tuberculosis affects the lungs and body. coughing and fever signal danger. It stresses early treatment before weakness worsens, offers free consultation, and promises moderate charges for care.

Peoria Pst Cataine Unitert Binteoe

Dr L B Firey of Maryland University Practice

Fragmentary text notes Dr L B Firey from the Graduate Medical Department of University of Maryland with six years in ear, nose, throat specialty. Details are incomplete but indicate office rooms and association with a Virginia location.

Graduate Medical Department University of Maryland Moure

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