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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1897
Page
6
The City Council conducted its regular business with multiple measures adopted or recommended. Ordinances on contagious diseases and street improvements were passed, sewer and water concerns addressed, and committees reported on pavement work and street lighting.
A garbled 19th century notice page lists rental ads and addresses on Melon and First streets. It mentions dwelling rooms, apartments, and various properties for rent, with references to operators CORROOKS and others. The text includes a theater entry for Opera House seating and a list of names involved in performances and bookings at a local venue.
A crowded day in the city with Epworth Leagues meeting at Monumental Church Owens Memorial, a hospital benefit opera at Oxford Club, and a planned road completion on Queen Street. The city council chamber gains new lights, a street sale by Central Church Ald Society, and a marriage announcement for Miss Leate Hinfer and Mr. Most. Police note a boy charged with making cows fight and a dog attacking a cow on Cont Street. Election of officers for Magalia Camp follows a meeting, with installation slated for January first Tuesday.
Stocks show wide swings as Waverly Company and Aetna Works Company report varied share prices. Virginia based firms and Norfolk listings indicate volatile activity with Aetna at £25 per share and Campetella Bridge at £150 per share amid uncertain conditions.
A lithe girl named Well was struck by a vehicle on Washington streets near South Street. The injuries were severe and she died at the scene. A boy involved was detained for examination before the magistrate tomorrow.
The Epworth League at Owens Memorial Church held its monthly meeting with strong turnout. Reports from committees for November were read, new members admitted, and officers elected: President S. Witterfield, First Vice President Merbert Heath, Second Vice President Ella Carvis, Secretary O. Waller, Treasurer Daweas. The social program featured songs, recitals, and vocal solos, with Miss Caries delivering a refined solo performance and Mrs. W. O. Lewis assisting.
A village company presented The Lights of Liverpool at the Elks Opera House with songs, sketches, and vaudeville acts. Proceeds benefit the hospital fund as performers entertain a sizable audience amid enthusiastic reception and street corner notices from local organizers and supporters.
In Suffolk Virginia a proposed peanut plant sparked a clash with the fire department over town support and engineer appointment. Officials discuss delaying construction until the town secures an engineer, while local merchants fear economic disruption and farmers expect timely payments if the plant opens.
An old style ad promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve claiming cures for cuts burns ulcers fever sores and other ills with a promise of satisfaction or money back. It mentions a 25 cent price per box and cites War side fog Burrow co and Ludalphh Wallace garments as related names.
An OCR fragment outlines Berkle y wedding notices and family details including names such as Litton Qoekntelher and John Gib, local church rites at an afternoon ceremony, and mentions of relatives and community figures. The text is garbled with numerous misread words and scattered person and address clues.
Abbreviated and unclear text describes a local notice with scattered phrases about addresses and street names. No clear event, date, or entities are readable enough to identify a specific people or organizations involved. The fragment offers only partial street references and unrelated words.
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