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Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1896

Page

3

Magnificent hall opened at Park and Brambleton

A new upscale hall at the corner of Park and Brambleton avenues, erected by Mr. Menary Kirn, was opened with a ball hosted by Messrs. James Forbes and J. Graham. The two story brick structure includes a 50 by 85 foot entertainment hall and a lavish lodge room on the third floor, with gas and electric lighting and antique copper chandeliers valued near $800. The event drew attendees despite heavy weather.

Park and Brambleton Avenues Menary Kirn James Forbes J. Graham Prof. Fisher Brambleton Avenue Penry Kirn Mr RR

Weather Report Washington and Norfolk December Brief

Weather notes from Washington D C and Norfolk report fair conditions in the interior with coast showers. Northeasterly winds for Virginia and northerly to easterly winds for North Carolina, with tidal data and recent meteorological figures recorded by the U S Weather Bureau observer J J Gray.

Washington, D. C Virginia North Carolina U. 5 Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Norfolk Peace Ae J. J. Gray

Gypsy Queen Operetta rehearals and local notices

Brambleton W C T U plans 3 o clock meeting at Mrs J C Haynes home on Bram litton avenue. Gypsy Queen Operetta participants meet at 4 this afternoon for rehea rsal. Obituaries note Corinne Blanchard dies aged 4 years and 2 weeks with funeral today at 8 p m. Local board discusses street work and water improvements. various residents cited for public works and electric light requests. Rudolphi and Wallace advertise tailored suits at 383 Main street.

Brambleton W. C Duke Suffolk Mrr. RR A. Hyslop Windsor Avenue Hame Flavius Walker East Claiborne Avenue Charles J. Morson Coney Island WW. Nichols Wind Sr Avenue Marston White Nope T. L. Griggs Richmond, IL Spurgeon Kirn Wall Corinne RR K. Blanchard Charles W Theressa Blanchard Rust Highland Avenue John A. Cruikshank Clien Yorktown J. C. Daley Lovitt Avenue L. EB. White West Tunnstall Avenue Norfolks and Western Christian Missionary Association Memorial Christian Temple Memorial Christian Temple, Corner Cook Tunstall Avenues Trey N. G. Newsom Tey A AL Atkinson Elon Convery Lang G Oy Mead Ta mm Atheni

Norfolk Life Painted in Fragments and Local Happenings

A Norfolk focused column sketches daily life with scattered notes on council, church meetings, district stewards, and social events. Mentions Judge Hughes in Richmond, December armory drill, oyster roasts, tax and license records, and a hospital watchman's death.

Judge Hughes Richmond Common Council Armory Methodist Dstrict Cumberland Street Norfolk Masons Les Rifles Ocean View John Neely Hampton Wright Danville St. Mail Uwe Charles BR. Olleti Meh St. Winetnt's Hospital Sidas Ballinee Queen Street M. BM Wailtir's Hall Thomas Hollowell Lonhert

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Fragmentary OCR mentions a Virginian page with full particulars but lacks clear events or names to summarize into a coherent card.

Local eye care and eyewear ads in old Mali street notice

An early 20th century advertisement offers free eye examinations at PLHH Gale 152 Main street and Dr Weck glasses services. It promotes proper glasses to relieve burning eyes and headaches with appointments at Levy 17 Granby street. Also features Hopkins Steamed Hominy sale and Hopkins lunch ad.

Gale Main Street

Construction activity list for city buildings in the month

During the month ending yesterday the City Engineer issued permits for several new residences and structures. Barnes received five brick houses on James Street, Lownaberry two brick homes on Landing, Slewd and J O Thomas one frame building on Kon Street, Webster four frame houses on Smith Street, Baytor one brick on Dartmouth Street. Totw) appears as a partial entry.

Fol- Towle New Wolldingss Ot. Barnes James Street Lownaberry Thomas Kon Street T. Webster Smith Street Baytor Dartmouth Street

Assault at WHlamgon’s Lane Ends in Arrest

Annie Green colored of WHlamgon’s lane was assaulted at her home. William Coleoman colored struck her with a broken bottle found nearby as the weapon. She was arrested and bailed by Steve Yudd.

J. ¥. Schenck Caddo Ter) Benner Annie Green Whlamgon's Lane William Coleoman Naw Saye Oh Olen Steve Yudd

Modern Mother Finds Syrup of Igs Best Remedy

The Modern Mother reports that her Witte ones improve more with the pleasant Syrup of igs when needing the fixative effect of a local remedy. Children enjoy it and it is well accepted. The true remedy is manufactured by the California Wiz Ayrup Company Banky.

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