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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1896
Page
5
Daybook details local happenings from Portsmouth including weather, patrol and court activity, church attendance, charity drives, and business openings. Mentions tradesmen moving into new store, taxes, a proposed public house opening, multiple arrests for fighting and gambling, a marriage license, and city bond bids.
In our new store we invite friends and patrons to visit. Bost and Auft Wats, all styles, W. B. VIRNELSON & CO., M4 High Street, Oxford Hall.
The report on the USS Texas flaws warns of disease and structural weaknesses since keel laying and prior accidents. Medical officers fear fever outbreaks from contaminated harbor water as the ship braces for disinfection and possible reactivation. November marriages list sixteen couples from the Hustings Court.
A loud steam whistle near factories wakes residents from 6:50 each morning for several minutes. Citizens report health worries and urge action to halt the noise. One man plans legal action if the nuisance continues, citing his ailing wife and doctors advice.
Our children's goods move to Oxford Hall under W I E Virnelson Co. and display two strong deals on all wool fabrics and coats. Furniture sale to close out stock includes sewing machines carpets and more with prices cut. 2715 High Street offers reduced refrigerators and screens.
Portamouth residents discuss John Linn son of Dr. Linn of this city linked to the Dynamite mine explosion. He is described as a cousin of Mr. Jaush and a noted local figure now moved to Fernandina, Win. A Yard accident injured machinist C Rudd in Berkley when a heated piece broke and resin spilled on his face and eyes. he was treated and sent home.
A Wright Memorial church meeting drew twenty attendees with many penitents and six conversions. The revival, led by Rev W OH Avwill, continues all week with planned services at Bozman noted as Breaching several nights.
In Berkley John Armbrecht and Co. of Richmond arrived last night to grade Chest et street. The John W. Daniel Democratic Club did not meet due to bad weather. A small fire occurred at the Ryland Institute last night. the fire department was poor but not in service.
In Dallas Texas the city treasurer was found wounded in his office after two men robbed the vaults at midnight. The attacker fired, wounding the treasurer who claimed to have shot at the robbers and said about $6000 was taken. Police hunt the assailants as deputies pursue leads.
A War Department telegram from Fort Rijggohl Texas reports that last night the quarters of Post Chaplain M C Tinine burned. The chaplain and his daughter died in the blaze while Captain Bhtine perished trying to rescue them. His wife survived unharmed. Chaplain Haine, born in Kentucky, began as a private in 1864 and became Post Chaplain in 1880.
An old advertisement touts Tonics and Stomach Mittens for workers in offices and factories. It claims benefits against dyspepsia constipation and premature decay as well as rheumatic pains. Chamberlains Pain Balm is cited by Hartwick New York resident D Robinson as giving rest from pain and is sold 50 cents per bottle by druggists.
The Suffolk area reports a hurricane outbreak shifting operations across the river with multiple raids on farms and bars, leading to arrests of Mabry and Dexia and preparation for transfer to Norfolk authorities. Evangelistic services begin at the Baptist church led by Rev. Hex Swen as a revival continues.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a Standard Oil company outlet with ambiguous timing and pricing, mentioning an opening on Sunday and a sum of 150 in local currency.
A dated advertisement touts Salvation Oil as a timely remedy for rheumatism and neuralgic pains. It cites user testimonials from Ashland Virginia and Macy at 2 Route Street Main Street, praising rapid relief, reduced swelling, and pain cure.
A fragmented ad-like text promotes an alternative truss and medical services. It parrots claims about a “Physics of experience” and “Virginian State Hoard of Medical Examiners” licensing, promising no charge for WI services. The writing is garbled and nonstandard.
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