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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1895
Page
3
Fragmented OCR narrative covers Selmer Warrington address, art league plans, a Cape Meur road manager in the city, a boardinghouse scam by a young man posing as Condit firm member, and a costly draft endorsement. Norfolk Council officers named for upcoming year, carnival activities end with a spelling bee and sale, then rink setup. A Virginia Virginian blurb notes a brutal assault case on Mary Cousins with William Anderson jailed.
A mixed local page notes a dull day at the bay with weather-bound vessels seen off the capes yesterday. It records sermons by Rev. A Wolke Smith, a new Epworth church dedication in January, and a madinsane ruling for Joshua Gardner. It mentions theft of two oxen and turkeys from T. A. Pity’s yard, a meeting of the Oystermen's Protective Association, and trips for sportsmen from New York. It lists church services, Sunday school, and community events with several local ministers and volunteers. Authorities report Edward and Thomas Ramsey’s drunkenness arrest.
When Raby was sick we gave her Castoria and it remained a family remedy through childhood romance motherhood and beyond. Now at Levy Bros Modern Bargain Store Holiday goods are heavily discounted with cuts on dresses cloaks capes blankets and winter underwear. See Sunday's paper for special bargain prices.
The holiday stock at The Casket promises speckled nice goods and unusually low prices. Greenwood Brothers buy large quantities for cash, enabling tight margins and rapid sales, drawing daily customer exclamations on value. See Dr WECK at 268 Malin Street for eye glasses.
In a fragmentary list of foods such as oranges roast veal celery mashed potatoes turnip white and graham bread the piece extends into a homily on self culture. It argues that if children were taught by parents the importance of mastering temper they would develop a sweeter cheerful spirit and live in harmony with noble uplifting things.
Amusements note a roaring comedy The New Boy featuring Bert Coote in the title role. The Austin Statesman hails the production as one of the cleverest and the house at Millett’s Opera House filled with laughter from opening to closing, praising the entire company as artists and predicting strong crowds for Sousa’s band concert Friday December With.
In Brambleton a Norfolk Street light line on Clay avenue from Mehendres Church to Brambleton avenue is blocked by Norfolk Street Company's buildings, risking dimmed yard lights and safety for pedestrians. An electric light installation is proposed to restore illumination. A festival at Gypsy Wedding is announced with three entertainments next week, details sparse.
In Hunterstown talk centers on Mledoria Vehts for the town. Two new school buildings are under construction in Fourth ward, rising near Vinntersville. W. Os. Leake married Ash ton Turner to Rena Dozier on Oniten street Thursday night at 8 o'clock. They will settle in the town.
Edenton reports pleasant conditions and holiday goods displays as St Marys Guild entertainment succeeds. Rev 7. While attends Baptist State Convention in Greensboro, there will be no preaching at the Baptist Church Sunday. Mood's Pills praised by Cora Varney as essential in the home.
Newport News items list guests of Mig. Kinker on Twenty Lovett Street and visitors from Norfolk and Washington. Chief clerk Pa Eubank returns from Lovdiay duties and Masonic events noted along with religious and social remarks. scattered lines mention families, shipyard figures, and local chatter.
In Fredericksburg Virginia a respected merchant Haney has vanished since Sunday. J W Masters, a relative, confirms the disappearance and mentions the family’s statement that he was last seen at his home. People in Stafford report West says not seen him for two days, amid rumors and speculation.
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