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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1896

Page

2

Beach Socials Abuzz As Commodore Hosts Yachting Party

Society notes describe a rare stretch of social activity in warm weather with many guests visiting from New York Richmond and Norfolk. Commodore Campe hosts a yacht party honoring Miss Straus of Richmond and Miss Abrams of Rock Mount while guests such as Miss Irene Wilts of New Orleans and Mrs J Sydney Smith visit local residents and resorts along Ocean View and the Princess Anne area.

Irene Wilts New Orleans George C. Billups Ocean V

Local notices and incidents mix in Currituck and city

Mrs D Hunteunavlle travels to Currituck to visit frivada and relives Revo. Services at Metherinet Church led by Rev Virginius Wrenn with communion. Methodist Sawing Circle meets at Mrs Wades. Fire alarm at 2 50 pm reports hay fire in warehouse. fire combat ends. Bicycle car collision near Plume Street. rider unharmed. Baptist Lawn Party continues three nights at Freemason and Granby corners.

D. TB. Austin Currituck N.C Frivada Revo PB. Garland Presidine Eiter Metheriinet He Pistor Stey J. Lennon Christ St. Andrew's Mission Chapel Virginius Wrenn Chesapeake and Ohio Tiyan Plume Street The Baptist Freemason and Granby Poirevts

Train Tragically Hits Child Near Chatham

A ten year old boy was struck by the 11 30 train to Virginia Beach at Chatham. He suffered a compound skull fracture and was transported by ambulance to St Vincents Hospital with his father Isaac Rimm after Dr W J Harris treated him at the scene. The incident is believed to have occurred as the boy slept on the track.

Virginia Beach W. Jy. Harris Beach Chatham Isaac Rimm Brambleton Station St. Vincents Hospital McKendree M Booth KR. H. Bennett Epworth League Kiev J. P. Durrett Mari Tle Jarvis Windsor Tmehland Avenues Caleb Todges Rufus Wy Weaver Gat Park Avenue Baptist Church

Col Lamb and Hanna clash over home rule in GOP row

Colonel Lamb refuses to bow to dictation as he leaves for New York to consult with Chairman Hanna. He asserts loyalty to home rule and opposes unconsulted appointments by national Republicans, citing letters from N B Scott and Bowden Waddell and Trady. Woodworth and Hobart Club members back a protest against the party committee’s autocratic selection.

Lamb Hanna National Committee New York Hiow N. B. Scott National Executive Committee Bowden Waddlel Trady Ahr A. N. Woodworth Mckinley Git Hobart Club Nortoble Ty Repubbiivan “National Outing Committee Ison Surin Repwitican Sapien Woodworth Metin Hobart Chile Strogg al. Scott York Mdvine Sind Vile Core Tee

Rev Elk Watcher Speaks at YMCA in Alliance

The Rev Elk Watcher of the Paptie Chareh speaks at the Young Men’s Christian Association Hall at 4 o’clock. Attendees welcomed. A sacred Bevo for two cornetists, Mr. Maxtw and Mr. Gordon, will be featured. Royal Gospel Army meeting at 2 p.m. led by Ambrose Page.

Young Men's Christian Association Vinks Assoc Dateher Paptie Chareh Breener Royal Gospel Army Ambrose Page eNorethoy

Seaboard Air Line official visits Baltimore talks

Mofiman of the Seaboard Air Line met in Norfolk with View Prest John regarding Gilue lson injunctions against continuing train cuts. A Washington dispute over Jest Monet and future service sparks surprise at the meeting.

Mofiman Seaboard Air Ling Baltimore Fem Norfolk John Giluetson Seaboard

Death Mystery Inquest Over Unidentified Body Found At Creek Mouth

An inquest investigates the death of Frank Beunelli whose body was found at the mouth of a creek on James Myer. The cause is believed to be death caused by a person unknown, with a woman observed fleeing the scene carrying a knife. One of the executors involved in a prior matter is noted, and the body has reportedly been moved to Pekin for further handling.

California Fig Syrup Co Frank Donneth Frank Beunelli Low Creek James Myer Peron Deandil

City Officials Debate Policy Ordinance Outcome

Deelines to Boeke Fe Tivige Manet declines to renew opinion on candidate ordinance. Commissioners seek exact status of the ordinary order as Taylor and the City Attorney examine the law to avoid embarrassment before formal action.

Boeke Fe Tivige Manet Udee Tlanckol Enna Fle Avtornes City Autoriey Taylor

Merits of North American Coast Line Proposed

Fragmented text suggests discussion of a maritime route along the North American coast. Mentions banks and lanes, and a reference to Newfoundland possibly as an endpoint. Specific names, dates, or organizations are unreadable in the OCR.

Thoite End of Newfoundland Posal

Religious Services and Sunday School Across City

Atlantic City churches announce worship at Colley Memorial Church at 1 am and 5 pm with Rev Man Shan Christhin Mideaver meetings at 4 and 7 pm. Gay Ave Baptist Church led by T A Hall presents precepts at 10:15 am and 8:15 pm. LeKies Memorial Church with J T Thautren hosts prayers and lessons, Sunday schools at 4 pm, and a 2:50 pm service.

Colley Memorial Church Man- Shan T. A. Hall Entray Avenue AL LeKies Memorial Church J T. Thautren Girvad Toni al Jimier Mrworth Leapie

Special Sale of Stop Prices on Shoes and Groceries

Bargain counter offers include 00 Oxfords for ladies at low prices and men and boys tan shoes on sale. Main street store J. H. Thomas & Co advertises discounted Wilies and other footwear alongside canned corn and steamed Hopkins products.

Tve Main Street J. Thomas & Co

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