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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1896

Page

2

Sly counts and negotiates in a broad commerce paper scene

A commercial paper item notes Sly counting and Hans negotiating on favorable terms. It describes city bonds and other securities bought and sold, deposits received on time accounts, interest allowed on time deposits, and rent for safe deposit boxes. It mentions drawing bills of exchange and making cable transfers to Europe and issuing letters of credit to principal elites of the world.

Hans Europe

Inducements for Holiday Stock At Rare Chance Store

A crowded condition prompts The Mesers Greenwood and Bro to offer deep price cuts across Watch Wamond silver and fancy goods. Dr. Jones, formerly of Queen Co, to lead optical dept visiting December 5 and 10, with Dr Mirschberg’s lenses and a discult case specialist visiting December 1. Eyes examined at no cost. Harris Lithia Water praised by T Harris of Harris Springs. sold by M I Dodson and others.

Greenwood & Bro Oe. C. Jones Queen & Co Optical Mirschberg

Norfolk Presbytery Dissolves Relations of Two Ministers

The Norfolk Presbytery meets at 11 with Rev Byron Clark resigning from Makemie and Onancock to Mt Washington. Dr J R Howerton is dismissed to Mecklenburg Presbytery. Clark’s new field includes a Mt Washington church with a wealthy congregation and recent expansions in Accomie courthouse Makemie and Onancock. The central Charlotte church gains vacancy and new leadership. Lacy is named clerk. committees discuss vacancies and visiting mission churches.

Norfolk Byron Clark J. L. Allison J. R. Howerton D. D W. 3. Tacy B. B. McCluer H. C. Moore R. A. Robinson W. A. Slaymaier Eb.t. Wellford Howerton First Presbyterian Church Mecklenburg E. B. McCluer Mt, Washington Clark Mt. Washington Na- Hon Wela Accomie Courthouse Makemie Church W. W. Moore Onancork Charlotte Jiowerton Hy Te O Lacy R.A. Robinson Kk. PB. McCluer W. D. Reynolds The Home Missions Presbytery Ghreeted Mebrew A. Venable Fle Home Missionary Committee

Syrup of Figs and Patrol Shoes Promoted in Local Ad

An old advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs as the preferred laxative for children from the California Fig Syrup Company. It also touts PATROL SHOES by HELLER’S store, claiming dry feet and comfort for workers. It ends with an eye care pitch from Dr. Levy and glasses by Dr. Weck.

Nos California Wig Syrup Company Heller'’S Bank St Opp

Amusements at the Academy spotlight Midnight Bell and Forgiven

Hyot presents A Midnight Bell at the Academy of Music with Digby Bell and Laura Joyce Bell, lauded for wit and scenic effects. Frederic Bryton stars in Forgiven as Jack Diamond, praised for pathos and artful performance. ensemble includes Pauline Baxter, J. Shaw, L. J. Loving, Cordelia Dennison, Edwin Frosberg, and Beatrice. Matinee today. seats on sale Monday.

Hyot New England Digby Bell Laura Joyce Bell Comedienne Duncan B. Harrison Academy of Music Monay Frederic Bryton Jack Diamond Frederic Tryston Academy of iMusic Porgiven Edwin ‘Frosberg Prank Popham Beatrice Academy

Officers Re-Elected at Lady Marie Boys Home Board

At the last meeting of the Lady Managers trustees re-elected Mrs. EL uA Hallett as president and Mrs. J. J. Hub arid as secretary. They plan a Christmas entertainment for the boys and will welcome donations of teas fruits wakes and candies. The trustees aim to raise 4100 due on the building. the edifice cost 12400 with 3100 donated by Mr. Peter Tierney. other funds have been raised.

Marie Boys’ Home EL Ua. Hallett J. J. Hubarid Peter Tierney

Postal Telegraph dates line expansion and coal exports noted

The Postal Telegraph Company announces western extension of telegraphic connections to North East and South regions. The piece mentions a large screw wrench in use and upcoming full operation to handle business to all points. Coal exports for Pocahontas are listed, with William Lamb & Co as agents for Castner & Curran, covering January 1 1896 to November 30 1898 totaling 1 550 0Aas.

Postal Telegraph Company Foamsden Phe Comykey All Pointe Pocahontas William Lamb & Co Castner & Curran

Armenian Keller Miss Slack to Speak in Norfolk

Armenian Keller Miss Agnes Slack secretary of the TR WTA will address meetings at Cumberland Street M. 1 Church Norfolk on December 11 at o'clock. Slack a fluent speaker has many engagements for Southern towns with the collection for the Armenian relief fund. Also notices for eye glasses and free eye examinations at Levy's 17 Granby street with ornamental funeral designs offered.

Keller Agnes Slack Cumberland Street M. 1 Shurch Norfolk Slack Armenian Relief Fund

Two Liquor Men Fined for After Midnight Closing

Police Court heard George W. Campe and H. G. Bonney, Union Street liquor dealers, found guilty of violating the early closing clause of the Goodridge ordinance. Each fined 51.50 and appealed to the Corporation Court. Also in court Rufus Council, Eva Fentress, Nannie McDowell, A. J. Campbell, John W. Brown, William Burwell, William Stewart, Walter Blount, and John Field appeared on various charges including assault, disorderly conduct, and larceny with outcomes ranging from fines to dismissal or further proceedings.

Justice Tomlin George W. Campe H. G. Bonney Union Street Goodridge Corporation Court Eva Fentress Nannie McDowell A. J. Campbell John W. Brown Willam Burwell Wiliam Stewart Walter Blount John Field Brown Brothers Upper Church Street

Court hearing in priddy vs Norfolk street railway suit

Yesterday the case of 1 TD Priddy of Brambleton against the Norfolk street railway for 10000 damages over an amputation after being run over by an electric car on a trestle near the Norfolk and Western depot was heard. Witnesses testified as the suit remained pending at adjournment. Lawyers for the plaintiff included Wilson and Heath, White androokie. Judge Phianekel presided. Also noted was the chartering of the Norfolk Provident Company, stock from 1000 to 35000, with main office in Norfolk, occupying Lowenberg buildings near Bent Bridge in the fashionable area.

Priddy Brambleton Norfolk Treet Norfolk and Western Railway Hiuwyers Far Plaintin Wow. Wilson BR. Heath Srror Hefentant William FL White Dot Phianekel Cou Glternoon Norfolk Provieenpany eTtal Nortiak Norfolk Lowenberg Bent Bridge

An Enjoyable Evening At The Y M C A Literary Society

The Literary Society of the Y M C A showcased a compelling lecture by Mr Brand on diverse substances and their effects, drawing audience attention with demonstrations and questions. Joe J. tires, president of the Literary Society, presided and introduced the speaker with a fitting address.

Young Men's Christian Association Paul Ss Chichener Brad Joe Baetery Brand

Brambleton rector’s trip noted in local column

Rev W P Smith of St Peters writes in his home page column about a recent trip and improved sheets. Funeral reported for Heil ten eard Granville, son of Mr and Mrs WM Ashlin, at 502 Theoves avenue. Jackson Light Infantry exhibit drill to ARMORY. Mrs Divorce advertises sale and ornamental brick edifices.

W. PD. Smith St. Peters Bats Howe Thorn Divorce Toreo Jackson Light Infantry Armory Riberhut J. W. Borum W. D. Smith Heile Tiene Ard Granville Ars Wm. D. Ashlin Theoves Avenue

Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Promotes Laxative Brand

An old advertisement claims Laxative Mromo Quintie Tablets cure colds in one day with a refund if it fails. A Chicago-area note recounts Dr. J. Schenck's Ind. Ter. Banner editor and his family using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy when a doctor was away, praising its quick relief and urging future purchases.

J. ¥. Schenck Taddo (Ind. Ter

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