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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1896

Page

3

Mystic Shriners Visit Virginia Beach From Washington DC

Forty members of Almas Temple Mystic Shrine Masons of Washington DC led by Imperial Potentate Harrison Dingman traveled by steamer to Virginia Beach for a day trip. Ocean Temple Richmond sent twenty five members including Norfolk delegates to join. Return home Sunday night. A colored man’s body was found in the river near Ray Line Ship. authorities believe it may be the drowned man last seen off the Southern wharf. The body was buried by the city. Don’t miss Wright’s Ocean View this week.

Mystic Shriners Almas Temple Mystic Shrine Masons Washington Soty Boaman J. F. Reid James Longstreet Old Point Comfort Charlotte N.C Greenwood, Jr Pen Mar Presbyterian Church Morrison Navy Christ P. E Pickett-Buchanan C. V A. R. Hanckel W. N. Portlock Hoanoke Knights of Pythias Cleveland Chesapeake and Ohio RL. Overton, Esq Liverpool Norfolk Evenine Cotton A. M. Augusta Messrs Rollin Bros Sagatowh N.Y Portsmouth West End M. B Hamptan Septemer Norfolk Cab Company Water Street Frances B. Hodgson Norfolk and Western Misa Chapman Knoxville Tenn Coupland St. Luke's P. E Arthur Lioyd Wytheville Princess Anne Hotel Virginia Earh Colonial Church Orenna Baltimore Washieton Philadelphia W.T. Haydn Pocahontas Council Royal Arcanum Lambert's Point Miller Thmos Marnate Little Hook Ark Virginia Beach New York Yorktown Old Dominion Roks Tia Moge Tosa Tern Sockitly Labor Hall Richmond Moran St. Paul's Episcopal Church Mr. Farland St. Johnny Key Tucker

One Day's Sight Norfolk Notes and Local Movements

A lively Norfolk period piece notes many local snippets. Dr J F Reid returns, General Longstreet is at Old Point Comfort, and ministers meet informally. A large rail and civic group travels for meetings, boat excursions, and garden parties are planned. A storm of social, church, and business activity unfolds with several arrivals, dedications, and community events across the area.

Excursion for the Infant Sanitarium Benefit Planned

A charity excursion organized by Pocahontas Council will depart from Portsmouth foot of Nebraska Street at 7 PM aboard the steamer Northhampton with stops at Bay Line wharf and Lambert's Point. Proceeds aid the Infant Sanitarium. refreshments by Virginia Dairy Lunch Co and Hygeia Hotel offer. A 10 cent full breakwater and pavilion privilege is noted.

Pocahontas Council Eltyons Northampton Nebraska Street Portsmouth Bay Line I Lambert Virginia Dairy Lunch Company Hygeia

Epworth League and church board meet at Leltes Memorial Church

Atlantic City notes show Epworth League of Leltes Memorial Church to meet at 7 o'clock with the official board in the pastor's study. Rev V G Bargamin from Fox Hill Station will preach next Sunday. Rev J T Routten to preach in Suffolk. J B Armstrong elected to the official board. Linwood Sawyer reported improving after two weeks ill. Augustus Miller returns from mountain visit. Katie Burgess to play for Elizabeth City home. Mrs M E Sibley and son H J Sibley leave for Gloucester County. Also contains 1896 Norfolk merchandise receipts across many goods with large totals.

Brambleton W. C Norfolk County Sidney Wilkins Windsor Avenue Mary Philadelphia J. D. Sawyer Newport News Jerome Canus Granville Ighland Avenues H. K. Evans Prank Tillups Wttle Harry Billups Mathews County Thompson North Park Avenue North Maltby Avenue J. J. Hall D. D Kelley Avenue Susie Werrebee West Highland Avenue Virelnm Beach Lewis Tebo Brambleton Avenue Suffolk J. 8. Morgan Richmond No. Wi North Reservoir Avenue Epworth League Leltes V. G. Bargamin Fox Hill Station Leltes Memorial Church J.T. Routten J. 3 Armstrong LeKles Memorial Church Linwood Sawyer Colley

Dixie Land presented at Academy of Music to fair attendance

Amusement notes praise for the Dixie Land presentation at the Academy of Music last night. The comedy drama drew applause despite weather with strong moments and solid ensemble work. Jefferson Lloyd and Thomas M Steynolds lead in sentimental scenes, Lizzie Evans wins favor, and McIntyre Heath provide refreshing comic support with two pickaninnies in twins drawing big laughs. Wright sisters advertised for Ocean View this week.

Dixie Land Academy of Music Jefferson Lloyd Captain Noland Thomas M. Steynolds Captain Hazel Lizzie Evans Virginia Roxebud McIntyre Heath Sarah Jane Roper Josephus Poindexter

Suffolk Town Owes Wright Expert on Stand All Day

Suffolk Va Aug 4 special Sixth day in Major W Wright ex town treasurer embezzlement trial. Expert Thomas Rain testified all day on Wrights accounts claiming town owed 7601.74 excluding taxes while defense argued misstatements and cross examination began. Judge Kilby noted Wright collected taxes as public funds and defense contended despite collections the funds remained in private hands.

Suffolk W. Wright Speehal Thoms Rain Kilby Wright Commonwealth Tollwidh Col Boutin Wading Bain Balancus Stetlers Christian Church Seaheard Roanoke Railoud I . Hunk Portsmouth Water Company Desen Os. Trevathon John Beste John Tt Louwer W.oy Als Miew Sarah A. Ner- Neet Lola Verring Murdock Ehildren PR Tiarredl J. PL Deberry Asepey Hoykin Holland Cantain Wise Wrlht Nin Wounesel Thal Minder Wricht Boykin Wrishl Tadelodners Pisa

Raided Newport News pool hall nets poker gear and $27

In Newport News the gambling house of Bam Ryerson on Twenty-third Street was raided. Police secured evidence of violations of the Sunday law and a gambling table, cards, poker chips, and over $27 in money were seized. The proprietor faces charges. others in court tomorrow on theft and related charges.

Newport News Bam Ryerson Twenty-third Street Eviderim Moee T. Ho Nruthers T. A Meikeous Mies Eamina Hinton Fix Frankoth Pat Hughes William Cromiey Ienry Allen William Courtney Henry William Banister Ee J. M. Spencer Martht Alex Atis James Elam Richard Pie Vo Madivin Sylvester Gordon T. Warren A.C. Pullium Jones Ecux Luvira BE Waura Wi Brewer J. Taylor

Health officers act to curb spread of tuberculosis

Health officials in Norfolk ramp up vigilance to prevent bovine tuberculosis. Veterinarians from the Board of Health and state services inspected two dairy herds, finding two cows previously reported as suspects were tuberculous. Additional cows were deemed suspicious while some herds appeared free. A dairy oversight move aims to test local dairy cattle for tuberculosis this summer. Dr Feild of the Board of Health plans to consult U.S. Departments in Washington during his vacation for further guidance.

Creulusia Ors McCormink and Diddick Board of Health Nilot Oof Dinekshire Stite Ciltehrist and Paville Norfolk Tieroventiv Dealth Feild Unitted States Departments Wrehington White

Night and Best Pieatizing Vows in Toast

A historic medical ad touts a remedy for fever general debility rheumatism nervous agents constipation and dyspepsia. It stresses thorough work prompt effects yet cautions against overclaiming immediate cures. Promoted as wholesome vegetable medicine with a pleasing flavor and trusted widespread use.

Bicycles Auction At Valentine Stevens Bank Street

This morning at 10 o clock Valentine and Stevens 38 Bank Street will auction twelve men s and ladies bicycles bearing the homeplate as one of the best American makers. See advertisement.

Valentine & Stevens Bank Street

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