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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1897

Page

2

Last Night’s Reports From Demorest Medal Work Held

Reports from the Demorest Medal work at St Andrews Day events reveal details from Union chapel Brambleton Sunday school to literacy and flower mission drives. Miss Buelah Bullock and Miss Mathew White led efforts with distributions of literature and sewing mills, amid an evening of music and social programs.

Frances Barnes Odell Lola Meit Herson Ted Tye Union Chapel D. W. Odell Ueilon Brambleton Belns Buelah Bullock Matthew White Measie Jacobs W. W. Casey Skiss Vith Poly Erxiaben Proveman

Close of the Bazaar at Ohet Sholem Temple Ends Two-Week Run

The bazaar under the Indies of the Ohet Sholem temple closes after a successful two week run with strong attendance and brisk sales at the booths. Proceeds go to the Catholic Orphan’s charity and the event is praised as a bright, attractive affair. Also noted are fruit and produce ads by George T. Dawes at 220 Water Street and a Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promotion.

Ohet Sholem Indies Ohet Sholem Temple Jetek Strondee Orpitans George Tr. Dawes Dawes Jowest

Smokers urged to support disabled veterans fund

Vague patriotic appeal from Southern veterans kinfolk urging readers to buy Lost Cause Smokine Tobacco with a pledge to donate two cents per pound to disabled veterans. Multiple wholesalers listed as agents, including Major J. E. Wright and several companies, with demand to purchase at retail and wholesale levels.

W. Davis Toes, & Co J. Ll Farrant & Co Wrights Missouri Maduraciluurets J. E.M. Wright Nor Talenols- Gu

Patented Feathery Footwear Promoted by Local Store

The ad touts Them Now coats and a $2.00 petite dress option with neat dressy features. Manufactured at a nine factory line using the same stock, the 32.00 patrol offers narrow to broad toe choices. Available exclusively at Rluer's Shoe Store.

Stewart Ineligibility for West Point May Be Reconsidered

Hampton citizens question Stewart's eligibility for the West Point appointment after a Norfolk examination. The Newport News Press quotes a Virgina Constitution line and local letters arguing residency rules may bar Stewart from Second District selection. The letter from Hampton stresses Stewart’s ineligibility and suggests his alternate, Mr. Judges, could receive the appointment.

Hampton Min West Point Arlaen Stewart Newport News Press Daily Press Virginia West Point Military Academy Wissu Errey Virwiike States Army Belnis Vitstata Hampton Acouibonry M Stewart Jindees

Lecture at Academy of Music Draws Praise from Editor

Rev Dr Thomas H Dinsmore delivers a lecture at the Academy of Music in Norfolk. J W Van Advocate editor of Central China Van Advocate from St Louis praises Dinsmore as skilled and engaging. Audience members note the lecture’s vivid experiments and scientific demonstrations from the resins of science. Box office opens at SUN for screenings.

Thomas TH. Dinsmore Academy of Minsie Norfolk Lineeum Jesse Roy Hei Young Central China- van Advocate St. Louis Dinginece Kent Sun van Wyck's Academy OF Music Ryseture Norfolk Lyceum TH HH Dinsmore

Lines of November City Construction Plans

City Engineer Rooke issues details for six new house frames on Church and St Paul streets, with names such as Myers Ward Moorbes and Webster among the builders. The article notes other local civic items and political chatter about Virginia appointments and a Washington-focused outlook.

Rooke Ines Myers Maran Ward Avorbes Maryk Worrington Mes Orvaly Atvenun Webster Ore Hamivey Avene Tames Toro Church Street Beth Moore Piper Brick St Paul St Viele Held Leash Street

King's Daughters City Union Holds Semi annual Session

The City Union of King's Daughters in Norfolk met in Epworth Hall with Miss Margaret Roper presiding. Reports covered circles, finances, nurse work by Edith Nason of Chicago, and fundraising to hire a second nurse. A resolution urged newspapers to support charitable aid and members were reelected to offices.

Norfolk St. Andrew's St. Maui's St. Luke's St. Peter's Reetor Evo Arthur Linga Mar Lieyd Arthur S. Lloyd Clenry Litth W. M Newton Mosars Baldwies W.L. Perry St. Paul's Daughters of the King D. Pucker King’s Daughter Epworth Margaret Roper Thompson Wii Spworth Washington Hsing King's Daughters of Norfolks Asl Order In Edith Nason St. Luke's Hospital Chicago Nason Miss Nason City Talon Serfouke Tim Wis May T. Perily Y City Union Mike Bland Taylor Charidiea Willoughby Coote Mapp Terry the Taylor Misa Marqusport Ramsey J Lary

United Charities Aid for Norfolk Poor in 19th Century

A Norfolk Virginia notice from November 20 1907 seeks support for the United Charities to relieve distress and supply necessities. Membership is one dollar per year plus private donations, with aid coordinated by Mrs A B Chocdnidge and Mrs A B Ware and overseen by Col Geo Mut and others.

Norfolk Virginian Nrewer Preamtson Street Masonie Temple Sermbary Mra. A. DB. Chocdnidge Mpa A. I Codehlse Ant Col Geo Seth Te George Batt Treatisnes Calted Chartis

Weather Report and Calender of High and Low Tides

Fair conditions across Virginia and North Carolina with warmer temperatures and winds shifting from easterly to southerly. Includes sunrise and sunset times, high and low water marks, and regional observations from Norfolk.

Washington, D. C Virginia North Carolina

City Notes and Meetings Amid Broad Local News

City brief notes cover the Third Ward Democratic Club meeting at their hall on Cha sille street tonight at eight. Religious services today at the Apod Women’s Home corner of Fenchurch and Parkland streets. Thirty four marriage licenses granted last month and one hundred thirty deeds recorded in the Corporation Court. Funeral for Mrs Lavinia Crocker from her home on Teles and Virginia streets this afternoon. General rehearsals for the German Reformation fundraiser at Ghent Hospital begin at seven each evening with church prayer meetings and daily rehearsals at four for the choir.

Calihan Buffalo Boston Polots C.F. Pool New Orleans Times-Democrat Tits Tamaily Munt Chipley Washington Chipley Third Ward Democratic Club Chasiille Street Apod Women Fenchurch and Parkland Streets Corporation Theavete Lavinia Crocker Teles Virginia Streets JH. Roberts Walton Pinner's Point Lessig Lauenter William Thal de March Beren Chris Lan Ehurch Great Bruse Norfolk

Doll Show and Sale for Confederate Widows Benefit

An event titled A Pretty Event offers a doll show and sale to aid Confederate widows. Hosted at Mrs. Frank Anthony Walker's 102 Grave Street on Friday, the sale promises a novel display of dolls in various sizes and styles.

Memorial notices from Suffolk residents in November and December

The fragment lists obituaries and funeral details for several individuals including India A Hayden and Ama Chomnken, with addresses in Portsnimutt and Suffolk. It notes funeral services at residences and a church, invites attendance, and mentions interment arrangements for families. The text preserves nursing and memorial language with dates and times implied by the OCR.

Two Men Die as Engine Plunges From Rail Train Wreck

A Atlantic and Danville train derailment near Gill's Station 20 miles east of Lawrenceville results in the deaths of Engineer James Lewter and Fireman F Z Smith. Express Messenger Davis Joyner is injured. Conductor Garner and mail clerk unhurt. Bodies sent to West Norfolk for burial. wrecking efforts continue.

Strack Lawrenceville Norfolk Gill's Station James Lewter F. Z. Smith Lewters Nreman Bogilton West Norfolk No. 4 Park View Lenved Smith Thinville

Scarce Browns Hercules Braids and Low Priced Textiles

Scarce Browns Hercules Braids in three widths 6 10 and 15 cents per yard with reductions on several styles. Silk Tubulars 10c per yard Soutache braids 25 cents per bundle and various bed coverings blankets and comfort items advertised with season emphasis and bold pricing.

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