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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1895
Page
3
A fragment from Levy Troy ads hints at a modern bargain store offering cloaks caps blankets and water wear at special prices. The notice urges readers to check Sundays paper for sale details and discounts.
Detective Mekown earns praise after a dramatic roadside confrontation near Denby’s ferry road. Witnesses say he intervened as Doyle faced an assailant, a man identified as Thine Killick, and restrained a potential stabbing. Killick fled, but Mekown pursued and recovered a stick used in the attack, leading to Killick’s capture. Doyle, though injured in the struggle, survived and aided bystander reports.
Fragmented OCR from a 19th century market page notes declines in London and New York contracts for July, with scattered price estimates and receipts in New Orleans. Mentions of Salem and Norfolk areas, plus references to Titan markings and sparse export figures, render a shaky picture of market activity and settlements.
An old ad touts a three sole leather shoe praised by policemen, ostermen, farmers, and mechanics. It mentions Baby Castoria style phrases and notes a contract for advances, inviting readers to visit the shop opposite the courthouse.
A Petersburg wedding pairs Herbert Arrington and Annie Gursen with a ceremony at St Pauls Episcopal Church. Bride is daughter of Mrs. W. A. Young, groom’s party includes S. G. Wilson as best man and Miss Herele Walte as maid of honor. Reverend John Rideout officiates. reception to follow with local guests. Meanwhile arrests and city charter discussions linger as other items headline the page.
Elizabeth City columns report upcoming town events including a barge linput project on Main Street, church activities at Chestnut Street Church, and a note on the oyster law. Mentions Rev Johnston's arrival, a Methodist mission start, and a Ladies Bazaar fundraiser with parish members preparing a program.
In Edenton a local optician and jeweler hosted a town entertainment night featuring a performance by The Weather with dancers and a troupe. The evening drew notable attendance and mixed reviews.
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