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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1897

Page

3

Trial Date Set for Pecker Crew in Olive Pecker Case

Legal intelligence reports that Joho Anderson and three companions aboard the ill fated Olive Pecker will face trial Wednesday for double murder and arson aboard the high seas. Judge Hughey of the United States Court will oversee the proceedings as veniremen from twenty counties are summoned. Testifiers Mareh and Martin Barstead, held for testimony, were moved from jail in new suits funded by the government, receiving a dollar a day while in custody.

Pecker Hughey United States Court Annderson Boston Olive Pecker Anderson High Seas M. I Pleasante Mirchmond Andrew Mareh Martin Barsted Marratwill

Police Court Scene in Smith Street Thief Case

In a police court on Smith Street, Owen Smith and several defendants faced charges of petty larceny and property theft. A colored woman accused of taking items from a complainant was involved, with additional sentences for chicken thefts and embezzlement cases noted. The court adjourned after sessions, with sentences ranging from fines to brief detentions, including a veteran chicken thief released after a short term.

Owen Smith Street Veterin Indhe Hess Ohn Mills Gail Nasser Weod Merk Homan Georgy Firth Daisy Temple Sam Cress

Woman's Wonderful Ways Lecture by Nee Kendall at ws Moston

Mrs Kendall spoke at the W Society in Moston delivering a lecture on the true position of women in society and how physical health affects social and intellectual standing. She contrasted heathen and civilized women, warned against impure tonics, and urged consideration of Warner's Health products as beneficial for women’s wellness.

Moston Indies Kendall Elyiity Lewith Amell Charming Indy Warner Ieee Wwe Germany Jesse Sipemessel Bey

Obscure Rail Route Details From Fragmented Notice

A garbled historical notice describes a rail line between Norfolk and a western area with references to Serta ao Western Lialwnay and The Westthaled Limited. It mentions daily loans, a Pom time, a 20 to 25 minute transfer, and a ticket agent contact, all in unclear terms.

Norfolky Tehmond Serta Hertel Westthaled Limited Toms Ne Ehnig Noel

Missing schooner Julia Bailey feared lost after voyage

Reports say the three masted schooner Julia Bailey, from Norfolk to Saco, Maine, is believed lost near Cape Cod after departing November 10. Crew of five and a captain named W.O.A. Wyman were aboard. no trace found since early November, with hopes they were rescued by an unknown vessel.

Julia Bailey Witeh Saco Maine Atlantic Cape Cod Julians. Bales W.oa Wyman Norfolk Val Tetter Hailey Tiawold Barry Tianna Hatley Moltiston

Thackeray Literacy Society Holds Weekly Meeting

The Thackeray Literacy Society met in the coeas of Lie YOM to discuss improving organization and select a committee for a purse. Wendell Hokies and others spoke on poetry and speaking to the public. a refreshment server and cheerful talk followed, with all men invited to attend.

Thackeray Bela Tin Oal Shien Appelwtal Sigebehes Ly Iver Wendell Hokies VMA

Funeral services for Blaer to be held at home

The Rev B D Tucker Lerday mornings about clock in the funeral services of eon Blaer corne at the home of his parents in Sorth street. The remains were deter redin Portlock cemetery Tortsmnonih Otr. Harry Smith has purchased the A Ho Teksaml's Interest in othe Mem brake avenue pharency. Mr. Smith to Well new and pot amon the residents, The Rev G A W Coos nil LR Dindtey, the former of Burroughs Memnorhil Prie 1st church, and the latter of Comteal Avenue Baptist church, now reside at the pastorium of the lacier church. The Rev JC W Manowell of Colley Memorial Prebyterian chuwet arrived yesterday from Durham. He is stopp ing with the fmily of Mr Kewrh on Compe avenue. A committee from Selkies Memorial Methodist church who wer to meet and entertain the new pastor the Pew Sr Wiliam J Jidking were at the hes peake and Ohle whart ist evening Metated yee

B.D. Tucker Lerday Eon Blaer Corne Sorth Street Portlock Harry Smith A Ho Teksaml Othe Membrake Avenue Mr. Smith G. AW. Coos Nil Dindtey Burroughs Memnorhil Prie 1St Comteal Avenue Baptist Church Lacier JC. W. Manowell Colley Memorial Pew Wiliam J. Jidking

Weather Promises Busy Day For City Workers

The day brought unusually favorable conditions as city employments went on with market products likely to draw country customers. J W Wright of the city water works announced improvements to the Westhy system. CE Woodsen, rector of St. S., traveled to Laneh for a reception for T. Willhuns, the new pastor of Teinhy Church, whose arrival was warmly welcomed.

Westerday Owl Adoor Wits Loew Eneineer J. W. Wrieht Ety Water Works Wermeh Wittte Westehy Ds Westehy Ds Wed Ateater Pyerbieny Treater. the Few, CE Woodsen, Rectar of St. S Laneh Willhuns Ehureh

Weatherproof coating touted as substitute for whitewash

A fragmentary note describes Cold Water Paint by Gamage & Waller dated Nov 18 as a water proof coating claimed to replace whitewash and provide superior sealing. Church notices mention First Presbyterian services and a sermon by Pastor Divine at 10 a.m with a Yang popes meeting planned.

Gamage & Waller Norpeys First Presbyterian Church Tew Wied Mick Patster Bivine Morrowy Oh Eso A.m. Yang

No clear headline due to fragmented text

Fragmented OCR passage discusses wine from grapes and references Noah and biblical themes. Mentions Sourh Jersey as oldest wine grower in the United States and quotes Mark Twain on German language. No coherent event or outcome is clear.

Teshen Spoor New Jersey United States

Arrival of a minister to the Masons chapter

A garbled report lists a ministerial arrival and multiple named figures from the Masons, including stewards and secretaries, with disrupted names and places. The fragment notes a convening at a west meeting, a secretary role, and mentions Medford and Richmond among locations, with no clear date or outcome.

Uteers Ttenstongis Dev tSpeelat Maisons Sesabon Atlers Ide Stearn van Tone Lt T Pvt Poe Retin Bent Cpom Rate Norfolk Era Seviluys George W. Poe Richmond Secu Tre Iisteyr Conrad Merson Das Robot Lehman Shoud Tieseco Mines Cound Cyrapter SRS UN Silerdinae Abel Oobbaunte Vunseey Anak Neagba Deenrighi Pites News

North Central Conference Work At Chemistry Center Meeting

The United States and regional delegates gathered for the Uyaayadineg Moetione conference. Honored attendees included Cherie Pres Jonnie, Dr Tul Ivey, Swindell, and several others as they reviewed conference logic and exam procedures. Rev Jon G. Wiha of Crinity College opened with a lecture on science foundations. Chicago Mayor Warrigon entered the political arena as the Democratic nominee for a sensitive post.

Haleigh Noo Chenemal Center Cherie Pres Jonnie Tul Ivey Swindell Beay Dr Law Gwetedy Pbs Jesse Lay David Parker Hobart de Dios Voneoy i Whetii Milary A Vinatyte Ernest W. Way Wldo Basser Chmeler Chou Ynent Gelress Jon G. Wiha Crinity College Tonga

Norfolk Life View and Local Notices Collide in Turbulent Paragraphs

A whimsical Norfolk city column sketches life with scattered notes on a temple memorial service, a civil service exam, visitors from Braithheld, a nurse druggist Powell opening a grocery, and a vision of local churches. The piece blends mundane events with brief social and religious happenings.

King’s New Discovery Proves Useful For Coughs

For three years Me ROOT Greeve of Chie Hewle Wa endorses King’s New Discovery as a remedy that cured his cough and chest complaints. The product is claimed to aid coughs colds and chest congestion and is offered at Murrow, Martin & Co. Drug Store with two bottles free.

Root Greeve Chie Hewle Romney Murrow, Martin & Cots

Soldly Canvans Pharmacy and Holmes & Co Notice

Fragmentary OCR lists multiple business names including Canvans Pharmacy Alfred Wot Trobti Holmes Co Main Street and Helistans Atlantic City store. Readable fragments suggest a commercial notice or advertisement involving these firms on a date at a street location.

Canvan's Pharmacy Date Street Alfred ‘Tl. Wot Zia Main J. Trobti Holmes & Co TG Main Streog Vheistanl's Atlanthca City

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