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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1896

Page

2

City Fathers Meet and Approve Supervised Work Ordinance

The Common Council chaired by James L. Winston discussed and adopted an ordinance to appoint a fire alarm superintendent at 75 dollars monthly with 400 dollars extra. debated street cleaning methods and Water street repaving. requested policy changes on reservoir avenue. and heard numerous committee reports on contracts, supplies, and police protection.

Water Street Common Council James L. Winston L. B. Anderson Cannon L. W. Davis MH. C Davis Eliott Hecht Peele Redd Ridgewell Rogers Seneca Yeatman Almshouse Committee Brambieton Madison Street Reservoir Avenue Mie Oras Ooumism Eeverhoard Ordi- Hanes Madisin New Cas Yves Pepert Speelst DVO Y Aespegal W. B. Martin Olre

Narrow Escape from Drowning

A small colored boy James Riksins had a near drowning at the foot of Yarmouth street yesterday afternoon and was difficult to resuscitate. Also advertised is B T Barboit’s Grand Prix Stereonti con Exhibition at Old Market Square and Johnston China Company listing China dinner sets at 21 and 99 Granby Street.

James Riksins Yarmouth Street B.T. Baboit Old Market Square Johnston China Company Granby Etreet

Local Court Disposes Notable Cases Yesterday

Justice Tomlin presided a long docket including Nicholas Hugh who was convicted of stealing a coat valued at $16 and sentenced to thirty days. Others, Jim Sexton and Overt Gordon, faced drunkenness charges and were warned of jail if repeated. Zach Fields was involved in a nighttime assault on Bettie Hughes, with multiple arrests and resulting fines and costs for several defendants.

Por Tico Justion Mig Honor Jim Sexton Overt Gordon Justice Tomlin Zach Fields Bettie Hughes Oaly Pulley Jaco Hall Bosie Robert Canis Beene Oficer Boggs John Sheppard Sheppard Clandy Clandy Op To the Goon Hall Steve Budd Robert Anderson Thomas Kregery Harriett Butt Inh Aclrewe Prewn George Porwall Tetek Lore Asnault Coramuwey Alban Tess

Property alters on Reservoir Avenue West side

A recorded notice describes a lot with improvements on the west side of Reservoir avenue in Brambleton Ward, listing property owners Crawghers and Francie Tehthirvelenn to Sts. We TH. Thincor and discussing the area within Ward 11.182.

Crawghers Sts Chile Reservoir Avenue Lrambleton Ward

Trave Fivem Teaser Halts at Vitrar Bank Street

A fragmentary report notes a disruption near Vitrar Bank Street and mentions a custodian Abani who warns of pipe trouble. The incomplete text references a Jos and a person named Pri table as potential actors in the scene.

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Deedging Plant Arrives For Local Power Project

A new deedging plant arrives as contractor McMunnta and crew begin work on the power project near the eastern branch. The team will lay pipes and install equipment, including edging and related components, to support the distribution system.

McMunnta’ Hresteelnise Equity Poverene Dieriel le Wit Ineludlaee Edanding Peerless Rtrody Dellihoe

Virginia Stranding Probe Under Way

An investigation is active at the U S inspector of steamships office into the Bay Line steamer Virginia’s grounding on the James River. Captain’s testimony has been recorded and additional witnesses may be heard today.

United States Nepecter Wessela Bay Line Virginia Dames River

Campbell's Photograph Gallery Offers Portraits at Reduced Prices

An old advertisement from 12 Main Street in Ballentine building promotes large reductions on pictures and frames. The sale features life size portraits, free options, and low weekly rates, encouraging customers to visit the gallery for deals.

Ufe Sige Peruye Campbell's Photograph Gallery Main Street Ballentine Aud-Lin

Sunday Lawlessness at Ocean View Reported by Virginia Ministers

Two Methodist ministers from Norfolk City visited Ocean View to investigate rumors of improprieties on Sundays. They found a busy hotel and a pavilion with seven games in progress. One minister said he would reference the matter in next Sunday’s sermon while the other declined further comment.

Keyes F H. Bennett McKendree Church J. W. Moore Queen Street Church Ocean View Virginia Geoch J. W. Bennett Willoughby Ave Muir Bennett Pennett Aririta Bes Ouy Bar- Klee C. Emerson Simith WN Moriatin Qewsn View Ralimiad Company Dbendeaver Thornton Nemenlal Worde

Weather Summary from August 4 1896 Norfolk Bureau

U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Norfolk reports Virginia and North Carolina outlooks with warm southerly winds and generally clear skies. Observations include high of 83 and low of 69, rainfall 0, moon phases through August, and July mean temperatures and rainfall figures.

Washington Virginia North Carolina U. S. Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Norfolk J. J. Gray

Desperate housebreaker sought by police after daylight incident

On Sunday several people in Mayes Street witnessed a disturbance as a housebreaker entered a home. A male resident warned an intruder who allegedly threatened violence. Police and Norfolk authorities, alerted by Mare Seat residents, pursue the suspect.

Funeral of A E Law Stanley Readied by Community

The funeral for M. Stanley was held yesterday at 4 pm at Hoon Trout Residence Na THI hbel styyled, with Rev Mr Wea of St Anihurs' Minerpal Chore presiding. The service noted mourners and conveyed heartfelt sentiments amid local notices and reminders of ongoing community concerns.

AE Law Stanley M. Stanley Mr Wea St. Anihurs Grove Mangas

The Verdict in Curtis Barlow Case

Coroners Charters and Newton held an inquest at Chapel street over Curtis Barlow who died Monday by cutting his throat with a razor. Edith Wyckoff testified she saw him draw the razor across his throat. the jury returned a verdict of death by own action.

Curtis Barlow Chapel Street Charters Newton Alezers J. W. Moore T. O. Wise W. H. Webster J.T. Dutton W. P. Burford F. W. Vaughan Edith Wyckoff Barlow

Submarine Cable Repairs Halt Norfolk Portsmouth Service

Due to anchor damage to submarine cables between Norfolk and Portsmouth the company must lift the cables for repair. Telephone service will be interrupted all day Wednesday and is expected to resume Thursday morning. J. W. Crews, Manager.

Norfolk Portsmouth J. W. Crews

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