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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1895

Page

3

Newport News Shipbuilding Contracts and Local Charity Event

The Board of Directors plans a committee to urge the Secretary of the Navy to secure contracts for two new ships at Newport News. They expect substantial business for Norfolk and the region, and a panel will forward a report to Washington. A benefit concert by St Mary's Academy aims to fund the local soldiers with amateur performers and a marine corps band. The college event, featuring classical pieces and a treason themed recital, invites support from Norfolk residents.

M. Aml Dots & C Hiwk Street Vwiynes Provers Otternicasn Venta Wns Hvenie Leng Chiss Volo Ad Aenta Hodges Anupactulin Chattanooga Secretary of the Navy Newport News Nertolle Navy Justler Washington Col. M. Tenia St Mary's Enedlet Arnohl Erlets and Ram Corps Norfolk

Sto Mary's Elects Officers in New Church Year

The article lists church leaders for Sto Mary's, including president John A and chaplain Chiaplain, with officers such as vice president Vitwe, treasurer Muppet, and clerk Sinuses W Loms. Rev. John Dehe serves as pastor, and trustees include Wie Moire Hon, WW Aber ont cul, and W Stevin, with Abr. John OR as retiring president.

Sto Mary's Antinori Lawler Ovator John A Loms Chiaplain John Deheerty Marella Rierafiner Wicken Moire Hon W Stevin Eetiring Abr John OR Lotebrink Beromnitig Chinncellor

Brambleton hosts ruined hill fair amid church union vote

Fragmentary OCR reports Brambleton Hill festival opening as Methodist Svinte Selo Union meets to vote on a local matter. Names appear garbled but suggest church leaders and a Reverend Cow involved, with addresses on South Park Avenue.

Rheon Lieht Lotanties Brambleton Hill Nerkow Methodist Udtternouna AiekKen- Ores Kesilar Semvices Abange

Atlantic City church services and local notices

Atlantic City area notices report regular church services and a memorial for Mrs. WP Vaughan with details of a service at Wapitot Church. The listing also advertises a shop at 40 Bank Street offering rubber footwear, clothing, and a store claiming to carry fine glassware and a headache remedy.

WP Vaughan Totaal Dagen Vwebock Centrid Avene Wapitot Lew

Transportation fight stirs rail and steamship lines

The Claremont Herald reports a clash of routes among Seaboard Air Line, Southern Railway, Bay Line, and Clyde Line over steamship and rail service between Richmond Baltimore and Philadelphia. The dispute centers on new sailings, possible rate cuts, and railway maneuvers to control river and bay passages affecting Ocean and inland connections.

Claremont Herald Sheler Seaboard Air Line Richmond Baltimore Southern Railway Southey Railway Portenouth Bay Line Seaboard Aly Line Southern Urame Bay James Michmond Southern Navy Seaboaard Tye de Sat Piehmonul Clyde

Interior department relief fund aims for future support

A fragmentary report notes efforts by the Chief Rein to establish a workers relief fund within the department. It outlines aims to pay members of the department when stocks or warrants allow, highlighting low wage concerns and speculation about a funded program.

Yeu Wilk Kent Rein A Oremen's Po Viehi Rons

Mystery Tumbles in Ill Translation of Touted Totarstaene

A garbled description references a total of oleic content and a contested claim about a misused commodity. It mentions PATS on Casi street and a company named Johnston, hinting at a puzzle involving a pumpkin and a guesser. The text notes high prices and a set of China offered for a raffle.

Tesdas Ty Wiebette Vertizement Atinsten Chinn Chm PATS Casi Street Animauness i Edu Ian Sueritebag Johnston Tite Company Norfolk Ohio House of the

Unclear Text About Property and Address

Fragmentary OCR notes mention a December expiry and a location at 120 Church Street near The Street. Names and precise actions are unreadable. readable bits do not establish a clear event or outcome for a concrete 1900s style item.

George W Carter to Lecture at Y M C A Hall

The friends of Rev George W Carter D D have arranged a beneft lecture at the Y M C A Hall Friday December 8 o clock Minor Mischiots the subject. Tickets sold as seats reserved. Rev W J Young D D praises Dr Carter as a public speaker and a full house is expected. A Santa Claus display and panorama are noted near Billings street during a separate shop window event attracting many local observers.

George W. Carter D. D Beneft Carter WJ. Young D. K Cranks Street Church

Weather Forecast From Norfolk And Surrounding Regions

The Weather Bureau reports conditions across the Virginias and surrounding states. Temperatures drop with cooler winds from the north, and snow or rain is possible in northern areas. A weak warm spell is not anticipated. expect cloudy skies and light precipitation in parts of the region.

Wrights Health Underwear Sale Ad

Advertises wide range of discounted intimate apparel and outerwear for men and boys including Camel hair under shirts, all wool sweaters, shirts, underwear and accessories with quantities, sizes, and special price points. Features price drops from higher values to 39c to 1.50 per item and mentions fabric quality and color options.

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