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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1896
Page
5
The article details a tumultuous political scene with Alderman Jamies Halen denouncing Republican struggles and canvassing antics, plus mentions of party corruption, a contentious bridge dispute in Manchester, and a series of local crimes including a missing grocer, a burn injury, a street assault, and a robbery at Mrs. Thorpe's home near the Exposition Grounds.
A gossip column style item list notes happenings in Portsmouth including Mrs. Moore's fragile condition, Miriam Benson visiting, upcoming marriages, a live horse incident, and a Newark yard sale to Florida. It mentions Elks Memorial planning, courthouse activity, a coal cantaloupe hole incident, Rev. Dr. Ray moving to Central church parsonage, Seaside Lodge meeting, roof fall injuries, Epworth League attendance, a drunken man sheltered, donations from school children, and a new grocery partnership at King and Green streets.
Fur items and remaining goods were auctioned by the Portemouth City Hall under the two week past trusteeship. Bids won prizes for Ladies Bleyele Miss Theody and several diamond rings for Miss Lula Bloote Miss Ida Peake Miss Annie fall, plus many other named items and donors. After bidding, attendees danced until four in the morning.
Yesterday services were held at St Pauls Catholic Church for Mrs Mary Moore with Rev T J Brady officiating and burial in St Pauls Cemetery Mrs Carrie P Clark wife of James Clark was conducted from Trinity Church and interred in Oak Grove Cemetery
A Virginian and Public Ledger report shows the American House, leased by Mr. Lee, undergoing a full renovation to become a first class hotel. Over $10,000 spent, forty-two rooms, electric heat, private baths, dining room, and barber shop planned. Lee, 27, has run Ponce de Leon hotel in Roanoke and aims to attract traveling salesmen and guests, with opening in about two weeks.
The Bika Memorial Service of Portsmouth Lidge No. 80 Elks holds annual memorial exercises on Lomurroy afternoon with Naval Post Band selections, opening ceremonies by Exalted Ruler Charles Lash, prayers by I L Allison, and performances by Miss Martha Nelson Boswell, Mr W D Crowell, Mrs Sidney Watts, and others. Includes solos, duets, quartettes, and closing rites by the lodge and officers, with benediction by Rev L B Betty and accompanists Miss M Agnes Clay and Prof W He. Junes.
A letter from a butcher to the City Council argues that stall annual rentals and business licenses unfairly burden local butchers. He compares this with county carts selling meat without licenses, claiming market traders face ongoing costs while outsiders can sell daily without proper dues. He urges action to reduce unfair advantages and protect local traders.
The article notes the return of Worshipful George H W to a grand lodge position after an interim term, detailing his appointment by the high officers and his involvement with the Masons. It mentions Alehmoned Vin and the Central Mo 1K church in connection with the ceremony and duties.
Mrs Willama of Nelson Street South Portsmouth fell yesterday while returning from Norfolk and injured her knee on a sharp piece of ice. She was placed in a carriage and taken home where medical aid was summoned. Beecham’s products are mentioned in the fragment.
Roll of honor for November 1896 lists students by district and class. Names include Third Grammar Bilsoly Hudgins Lawn Friedin Minnie Only Vivien Shane Iola Williams in Second District and many others across First Grammar Second Intermediate and Primary classes in the First through Fifth Districts.
The regular monthly school board meeting chaired by Trant reviewed the last minutes and heard a report on school regulations with changes. The superintendent noted 1,789 pupils registered, high attendance, good teacher performance, and proposed December Soh payment. financials for November showed 1,859 dollars spent and bills were approved. Two applicants, Miss Marion Thomas and Nellie J. Simmons, were elected as required teachers. a library fund entertainment was authorized. court license action near schools was filed. adjournment followed as property committee reviewed school-house fencing costs with Mrs L Martin.
An old incomplete opera house building draws spectators who lament unfinished halls and slow engagements. Advertisements promise quick relief for kidney and bladder issues and promote woolen dress goods sales with heavy discounts at local merchants.
The ad touts Paine's Celery Compound as the world’s true remedy for diseased stomachs nerves and digestion. It claims medical authority from a Dr. B. Phy His of Darinwath College and asserts universal cure for dyspepsia dyspepsia and various nervous and stomach complaints.
In a Saush Porte mouth district report a resident named Hoary Liaitnes oversees a crew of carrier pigeons and instructs them daily. The government assigns him as superintendent to manage the birds with a routine involving river journeys and whistle signals to guide arrivals and returns. Professor Gaffney notes Liaitnes shows remarkable patience and fit for the role.
OCR reading reveals a 19th century natural science description of a foot dwelling worm or gastropod-like creature. It details its siphon mechanism, feeding, and secretions, with notes on its spinelike structure and respiration. The passage debates origins and theory, mentioning Walter Pike and natural history context.
A jumble of ads offers tonics for colds, laxatives, and tonics, plus sales on furniture, clothing, and housewares. Names include BRESLAUER & ANTHONY, W. BE. WINNELSON & CO, CHARLES hk, WHALTON & O., and G. S. BELL. Chamberlain's Pain Balm endorsed for rheumatism. sale price 50 cents. terse testimonials from Hartwick, IN.
The Desender number opens with a symposium on The Engineer In Naval Warfare featuring Rear Admiral John Walker A Mahan Captain A B Mahan and Lieut A Staunton. James I Wilson recounts Lincoln’s faith. Major Arthur Gri smiths discusses Penn Colonies Industrial progress. Bryan asks Has the Election Settled the Silver Question. Theodore C Search writes on Cure Trade with South America. Mrs Townsend on Curfew for City Children. Hazeline on Cuba. Bassett on Repeopling Ireland. Women as Centenarians and other topics are noted.
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