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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1896
Page
2
For sale items include Putz Genuine Compound and leather balting settees. Also listed are a 147 inch solid circular saw and a two burner stove with tubing and connection for light housekeeping. Call or send inquiries to City Gas Co of Norfolk.
Justice Tomlin presided over a day of varied cases including Joe Williams released from county jail for trespass. multiple defendants faced charges from stealing copper wire to carrying concealed weapons, with fines and brief jail terms issued. A deed of assignment involving Southern Whorsical Construction and Supply was noted, detailing creditors and asset transfers.
The wedding of Louis Shefsky and Hu Anthony was held at Church Street Synagogue with Dr Eberson officiating. Ushers included Arthur Morris and Mose Nusbaum. the bride wore brown silk and carried bride’s roses. A large reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple planned a trip to the Catskills before settling in the city.
Police report a badly decomposed male body found in the Elizabeth River near Terry Point, Lambert's Point. Coroner Newton accompanied investigators. identity remains undetermined. Weather and cotton market notes follow, including Arkansas heat, Liverpool cotton prices, and New Orleans spot market movements.
A chaotic report describes a December morning near James Street with a man firing at a police officer, prompting higher police presence. The Epworth League at St John’s A M E Church organized amid a vote of diligence with officers named, while an ad promotes substantial photo framing deals at a Ballentine building shop on Main Street.
The Board of Health met to report three diphtheria cases last month and to outline citywide sanitary actions. Inspectors tallied nuisances, abated many, and debated who must fix a blocked sewer at 174 Bank Street, with notices issued to rental agent and owner. Authorities pledged cooperation to keep the county and city sanitary.
A man described as a worker at the Mona Meet site acted oddly yesterday near the White Flow fan factory office. Police were called as he moved toward a tool and men nearby reported a violent grip. The owner remains unverified.
Colored People Jubilate reports a successful Armory Hall event featuring Prof. Jacques Pups art exhibit with over 200 specimen works, a lively program of vocal and instrumental pieces, and a quartet. The notice also mentions a local matter about Stina Cage and a Reform School case, plus a medicinal advertisement and community chatter.
On Granby street near Freemason a bicycle collision between William Johnson and Miss Hart left the woman with multiple cuts and bruises. Johnson received a scalp wound and was taken to the station. authorities expect him in court, though her family does not seek prosecution. A separate incident saw a horse run over four year old Edith Page, causing bruises but no serious harm.
Millions of dead fish clogged Newton's Creek for days creating a foul nuisance. Sanitary Inspector Pettis led a team removing the odor source for two days as the Health Board discussed the issue and arranged compensation for the workers.
Boys invited to a gospel social led by Mr Ambrose Page at the Young Men's Association this afternoon at four. Program includes songs readings recitations whistling and jokes with refreshments. Major R W Page dedicates a new Army song to be sung for the first time. Only boys with round blue tickets admitted.
Several thousand attendees including many women witnessed a free stereopticon exhibition by Babbitt Advertising Company with J Z McCaffrey as manager. The program at Queen and Church promises a repeat show and a promised treat for visitors though the copy warns of hazards and public-right concerns. Also noted are obituaries and funeral notices for Poy Walter Ellis Nimmo and Catherine Drury with details of services and locations.
A large stock of items from The Cooper Margle Works at Bank Street Borfole Virginia is advertised for sale. The notice lists finikhod hee and heanstones with limited details.
Fair and warmer in Virginia and North Carolina with southerly winds. Possible showers and cooler weather by Friday. Barometer trends show declines over lake regions and Middle Atlantic states with highs along the South Atlantic Coast. Temperatures from 60s to upper 90s, with varied readings across regions. Port calendar notes sun and moon phases for August.
Weather observations show a maximum temperature of 92 and a minimum of 72 in the past 24 hours. Departure from normal and rainfall figures are noted with follow-up summaries by J. J. Gray, observer.
The National Magazine, formerly The Bos tonian, announces its August issue with promises of high quality. It highlights fiction and descriptive articles of merit and genius, aiming to place the publication at the front rank of periodical literature. Price ten cents. Hostentan Publishing Company, 33 Newbury Street, Boston.
Col William Lamb returns from a conference in New York with Mick Hymna national chairman of the Republican party. Lamb was at Hampton yesterday but did not attend the convention. He nominates as advisory committee Parl Agnew of Alexandria P W Strother of Giles and S B Carney of Norfolk county.
The steamer Northampton departs May Line wharf at p.m. on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays for evening trips to Old Point. Return from Old Point at 10 p.m. Fare is 60 cents round trip. Also offered: Hopkins steamed hominy ham in milk lunch quart can ten cents.
Sealed proposals will be received at the office until noon on Tuesday August 1858 for furnishing and delivering subsistence provisions to the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers over three months beginning October 1 1995 with quantities to rise 10 percent. Proposals over 500 dollars require a certified check. The right to reject any or all proposals is reserved.
Norfolk shoppers learn of ongoing blanket sale with deep discounts on ladies vests, muslins, linens, corsets, lace caps, ribbons, shirts, and handkerchiefs. The advertisement promises tested value and right buying, listing multiple reduced prices and colored fabrics.
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