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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1897

Page

2

Union Mission Opens Doors Amid Nineteenth Century Reform

Union Mission on Lower Church Street grew from a reform effort to a vital center with attendance of about 125,000 and 800 professing conversion. Under long-time superintendent Walton, the home transformed from a disorderly house to a faith-based outreach, supported by Norfolk merchants, women volunteers, and city pastors, with nightly services and a growing network of church societies.

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Third Ward Democrats Elect Officers for Ensuing Year

The Third Ward Democratic Club met last night at the Charlotte Short street clubhouse with a large crowd. General Do J Turner was named president and new officers named including Pitt as vice president Osborne as second vice president Knapp as secretary and treasurer P.S. Metentt sergeant at arms. The Executive Committee to be elected next meeting. A vote of thanks was passed to retiring president Major Nash. A blaze at Atlantic Peanut Company caused smoke but roasters burns were extinguished and damage was nominal.

Ll. Knapp Ned MW Nt-Arns Wis Enon Major Nash Atlantic Peanut Company

Matrimonial Surprise Unites Wingtell and Turner in Allvbeth City

Mr John FE Wingtell a prominent insurance agent and Miss Nannie Marshall Turner daughter of Colonel and Mrs Henry DL Turner of Glen Atr wed in Allvbeth City on Tuesday in a ceremony conducted by Rev Ta L Willams at Chris Church. The couple returned to Norfolk that afternoon with a mutual friend. Also noted are the funeral of Mrs Julia J Haydon sent to Smithfield and the burial of Mrs Crocker at Emynwood Cemetery after a service at St Marys Catholic Church officiated by Rev Father J J Doherty.

John FE Wingtell Msurance Wingtell Nannie Marshall Turner Henry DL. Turner Glen Atr Gome Allvbeth City Mew Ta L. Willams Chris Church Norfolk Julia Haydon Coperal Henry Smithfield Pather J. J. Doherty St. Mary's Catholi Church Lawinian¢. Crocker Ufos Crocker Reily Virgingy Eimywoot Complery

Mysterious Health Anomaly Baffles Researchers

A long report details a mysterious health condition affecting a community. It notes fatigue and impaired strength among residents after a recent travel stint. Officials warn about stomach and bowel disturbances linked to a food pattern under investigation. Recovery appears tied to a systematic treatment approach.

Lost Cause Smoking Totnerd Tor Dipes and cigarettes

The piece promotes Lost Cause cigarettes to Southern veterans and their descendants. It claims the mild smoke offers relief and urges support through pop sales by retailers and wholesalers. Names of distributors and manufacturers appear, including Major J. Boms and Wright Bros in Norfolk and Missouri producers.

Davis Towa Drs Martant & Con Wrieht Bros. & Con Missouri J. Bom Wrienht Norfolk

They Have Them Now PoE Line at Odd Shoes Store

A garbled ad advertises a complete Poe line priced at 82.00 labeled as pirate. Mentions neat dressy items and feathered styles, made at a game factory with stock at a local shop. Cites limited sizes and a store address 64 Bank St. Ovo Court Hntish.

Game Factory Hell's Shoe Store Bank ST Ovo

Norfolk street railway plans slow suburban extensions says owner

Mr Envenster Willinnsa discusses Norfolk street railway improvements and a cautious pace for suburban extensions. New owners meet at noon at Tunstall and Thom to organize. Principal owner R Lancaster Williams says they aim to expand car sheds and equipment while avoiding overbuilding and seeking public service.

Norfolk Street Railway System Tunstall & Thom R. Lancaster Willams Richmond Norfolk Bower freuMen Sergive Minnet Te Shail

Norfolk Weather and Tobacco Trade Rise Noted

Washington December 1 1897 For Virginia fair colder northwest winds North Carolina cooler coast threat of rain by Thursday night Eastern horizons northwesterly winds Norfolk growth noted hearing difficulty for city and business rise Colonel P H Hanes of Winston Salem NC visits Virginia office with W H Curlett to study Norfolk market aims to push P H Hanes Co tobacco and Early Wirid brands leading to tougher competition with other manufacturers in Norfolk

Washington Virginia North Carolina P. H. Hanes Virginiaan W. H. Curlett Hanes P. H P. H. Hanes & Co Winston N. C Norfolk Baltimore Ely Col

Seaboard Air Line Announces Expanded Baggage Allowance

The Seaboard Air Line will grant free baggage allowances beyond standard limits starting December 1, 1897. Full tickets receive 400 pounds per passenger and half tickets 160 pounds between stations, with unchanged rules for checking baggage beyond the railroad’s lines.

Seaboard Air Line Polley General Passenger Department Betwen

Southern Railways Stunning 1 Page Shooting and Flanking Booklet

A sportsman’s Cyclopaedia highlights a beautiful Southern railway booklet titled Shooting and Flanking in the South. Printed by Matthews-Northrop ton Buffalo serves as a valuable digest of game habitats and species across states, with warnings about throat and lung trouble and a note on Brown's Bronchial Troches for relief.

Southern Matthews-Northropton Buffalo

Gale Jewelry Co expands stock with watches and optics

The Gale Jewelry Co. adds to its popular stock including witches ladies and Kent watches and promotes its Vocheron and Alantin timepieces. They tout timekeeping quality and an optical department led by De A. Week. The firm offers engraving, repair services, and discounts up to 20 percent, with trading stamps and a plan explained. London overcoats at Rudolph & Wallace, 233 Main Street.

Gale Jewelry Co Gale Og Vaeheron Com- Alantin Theeechubs Mir AL Gate Itty de A Manigen Veryone New York Gale Jewelry Company

A Slick Thief and Local Scandal Unfold in City

A tangled tale describes Rev Th H Moulding of Bute Street Baptist Church aiding a confidence man named Henderson. The pair stayed at a boarding house on Gheen Street. Henderson departed, leaving an overcoat and other items stolen from lodgers. Police were alerted from Richmond. Also noted: TR A Mobbs named Norfolk SPCA special agent. An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for consumption with testimonials. Jewelry and garnet accessories are mentioned as well.

Th. H. Moulding Bute Street Baptist Church Jwnderson Sanelimanlola Olly Tongued Darkey Roulding J. W. Wells Atea Corse Richmond St. B. Greeve Nilhowle Dr. King Burrow, Martin & Co

November Tart nyne HO in Elizabeih City

A fragmented notice from Elizabeih City North Carolina references They Chewellyn Wife Vins as pastor of Christ Protestant Pyis cop Church. It mentions JON VS WINGREELD to NANNIN MARS TURNED, daughter of Tleary L. Turner.

Elizabeih City N.C They Chewellyn Vins Christ Protestant Pyiscop Church Jon VS Wingreeld Nannin Mars Turned Tleary L. Turner

Taylor and Lewter Funeral Notices From Portsmouth and Mecklenburg

Funeral notices for ROBEY I TAYLOR of 29 Chitard Street Portsmouth Virginia aged 85 and JAMES J LEWTER of North Street Wy North Street Mecklenhurst Wisconsin announce private interment details. Readers invited to attend services Thursday afternoon with burial at Oak Grove.

Taylor Chitard Street Portsmouth Robey I Nowers Lewter Mecklenhurse Rooms Wia James J Lewter North Street

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