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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1896
Page
2
A local storefront on Main Street invites shoppers to save money on buying goods. The notice lists Rudolphl & Wallace as the sellers and encourages customers to review the inventory before making purchases.
Damage along the coast tops reports of wrecks as the three masted schooner A J Bentley goes ashore near Ocean View and crew are rescued. A Swedish crew member is aided by a brave colored fisherman while another unknown schooner and a steamship are sighted near False Cape Life-Saving Station.
The Wednesday snow storm left streets cluttered with debris and downed wires. Horses were electrocuted by live wires. a bakery wagon was killed after stepping on a fallen line. Downtown the surge of wreckage delayed restores while Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads braced for salvage and dispatch.
The Norfolk branch quarterly meeting of the Virginia Bible Society Executive Committee will be held this evening at 8 o'clock in the Y M C A building. A lumberman’s wife from Harwick, Minn has suffered rheumatism for five months and credits Chamberlains Pain Balm for relief. It is sold at 60 cents per bottle by druggists.
The Virginian notes Weather Bureau rocket signals caused dramatic sky reports labeled as a meteor show by The Landmark and Pilot. Observers saw a red fireball and trail, but officials say it was a warning rocket to curb gale danger, not celestial visitors.
The yacht Norna, in port for several days, faces a libel suit in U S Court over a 21287 claim by Hugh Namsay of Perth Amboy New Jersey who says only 600 has been paid Commodore Weaver was arrested for a small debt but later discharged The vessel sailed to Newport News where bad weather detained her and Deputy Marshal Jett proceeded to Newport News to seize the yacht The Norna attracted many visitors during its Norfolk stay as it prepared to continue the Inter News company sponsored cruise
A special session of Norfolk Presbytery convenes at 11 a.m. in the lecture room of the First Presbyterian Church to consider changes including Rev. J. R. Howerton’s receipt of Rev. Pysan Ark’s resignation and the potential call to Rev. Maurie Washington Prterdin ehurch in Maryland along with related vacancies and removals within bounds. The meeting is open to the public.
A printed circular issued by J. W. Miompson discusses Southern ownership and the Seaboard Air Line connection with the Northern Bay Line. It notes arrangements for shipments to the South via major routes and implies regional railway integrations.
The text describes a pig laxative remedy labeled as Syrup at piss, claimed to be manufactured by the California Pig Syrup Company. It notes it as superior to other remedies and mentions children enjoying the product.
Fragmentary timetable lists December travel from Norfolk to Mehmond via steamer Louise with 710 am departure from Portsmouth and 2 55 pm arrival. Mentions special train and return routes. Advertisement for eyewear by Dr George L D Levy at 17 Granby street.
The Christian Missionary Association led by Rev. N G Newman of Suffolk closed after several days of sessions despite bad weather. Prominent speakers including J F Larrett W S Long W W Staley and L B Herndon spoke on mission work and education. Windsor Isle of Wight was chosen for next year’s meeting.
Local items note Prof Charters Borjie visiting Edenton on business. Several parties left the city for the Peninsula. A train steamer arrived to load grain. The Misses Cooke of Richmond host the Misses Nash on Freeport NEON Bore. An oyster roast at Mecean View was postponed to next week. A horse hauling a cart on a ferry slipped causing minor injuries. Religious services announced for Pyithian Caustic. P M Peed & Son and James Jordan adverts urge purchases and credit.
Petersburg Va December 3 Special Today marks the anniversary of the Peters burg Mexican Volunteers led by Col. I F Archer who served in Mexico with Gen Taylor from January 3 1817 to August 1 1848. Survivors listed include J Edwin Spotswood David Shields T G McCaleb Richard Westmore and Willan Wells. The article notes heavy snowfall south of Petersburg with ten inches at Jarretts station and describes various local appointments and storm damage along the line.
Glorious weather invites readers to shop for flannels blankets comforts and under wear at Joseph Brown on 210 Church Street Norfolk Virginia. The ad highlights proper hosiery and life’s comforts as winter sets in.
Partial readable notice indicates a sale or auction in Norfolk Virginia on December 1 with details about property or items and involved parties. The text mentions parties and locations but is heavily garbled.
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