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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1895

Page

2

Battle Anniversary Address Highlights Women’s Heroism

Mr. Robert M. Hughes spoke at Great Bridge Chapter DAR in Norfolk about the heroines of the Revolution. The event featured a 4 to 7 p m reception, colonial decor, and stories of women’s wartime acts, frontier fort life, and fearless defense of homes from Kentucky to Virginia with vivid anecdotes and praise for pioneer courage.

Robert M. Hughes Great Bridge Granby Street Abs. Phil, Yeatman Hughes Thighes Capitol Richmond Washington Thomas Nelson Yorktown George 111 Hamilton Mys Experiestont Atrs Merrill Civilizaton Husbena Frankfort Cook Stan Firal Shvores

Monster bill at St Mary’s Male Academy concert

Tomorrow night the pupils of St Mary’s Male Academy, aided by local histrionic talent, present a two part musical literary and dramatic entertainment at the Academy of Music. The program features an orchestra, solos, selections, and a historical drama Benedict Arnold’s Treason with a large cast, followed by a second act of songs and drum performances.

St. Mary's Male Academy Histrionkc Academy of Music Tairiaia Santos Ornters Pullharus Ovotuuto Benedict Arnold Geo Washington Walters LaFayette Chas A. Morrisett Henry Clinton C. Chisnel Knyphausen Bo Lawler Putnam O'Rourke Greene Lawler Graves M. Trannan Jameson Seoee Chine Lowry Carleton Milan Talmage Seeeee Charry Nkinve John Andre Aubrey Parte Pletener PoubGlim Sleep Ee Mma van Wert J. O'R Vefe Witla Clinton K. Glennan Charles Andre Ware John Andre Patton Hezekiah Smith Wm Tory Chiyton Guar W. Tarrall St. Keyne Walter Sharp, Jr James Bromley Molly Louis Sharp Selo Aid DB. Ware H. L. Brokers

Rescue at Sea Off Sou Georgetown Aboard Mary and Nel-Ne W

Rescued at Sou. Capt. Steelman of the schooner Nel-Ne W Haartett at Pinnem's Point reports a night sighting near 9 0 of December with a small gun blast from the light direction. The Mary of Bayonne with Capt. Wm. i. Elsworth and two men was rescued after rough seas left her eight ton yacht adrift, crewed by Elsworth and two others. She was abandoned about twenty seven miles southeast of Georgetown and brought aboard a larger vessel after a heave ho and sea anchor. Also notes Makemie Presbyterian League meeting at Second Presbyterian Church tonight at 8 with Prof J C Penzold presiding and music by the Second Church choir. Public invited.

Steelman W. Haartett Pinnem’s Point Nabout Mary Bayonne Ww. i. Elsworth Crypt Elsworth Mate Twihford Howlett Georgetown Makemie Leacne Makemie Presbyterian League Wll Second Presbyterian Church Mey J. L. Allison Portsmouth Second Church J. C. Penzold

Local social notes and council meeting in Norfolk

Laconically reports on Norfolk locals including a select Council meeting tonight, gospel wagon mission, water pipe burst on Queen Street, and police activity. Mentions church appointments, evangelistic meetings, arrests for assault and drunkenness, a birthday party, and various religious and civic events with several named individuals and local organizations.

Queen Strees Tunis Bute Street Hey. C. W. Leftwich Trinity M W. H. Ward Y. M. C. A. Gymnasium Haltimore I Plorence Crittenden Kev Grove W. Carter Centenary Mom Wm. Russell Salisbury Mul St. Vincent's O. S. Garten Christ Church W.S. Leake Grace Baptist Church Richmond Manchveter Oilver Moore Robert Lereharcee Mollie Hogwood Lower Cbhurch Times M. Rinek T. TD. Culler Bank Street O.S. Barren May- Michvel Chapel Tiarry Pall Norfolk Chereh Cumberford Street Sherri BT Nelson Aeonmereon Lee Nicki Osheer Savder Aloe Toe Turner

Clyde Line Prived Right and Rail Interests Disputed in Norfolk

A garbled 1585 dispatch from Norfolk correcting false claims about Clyde Line rights, Seaboard Air Line, and Southern Railway ties to Richmond via James River. Also notes schedule changes by Norfolk and Caroline railroad and announces a Friday lecture by Rev Dr Carter in Norfolk.

Norfolk Talitey Norfoll Virginkin Clyde Stemmelchi Company Seaboard Air 1 Baltimore Merrell Richmond James River Jas W. McCarrick Kelding Geo. W. Carter PD. D VOM. C. A. Mallon Carter Peetor Dr. Garland Norfolk and Caroline Railroad

Washington Weather and Local Elections News

Weather notes from Washington on December 10 1595 forecast fair in most districts with some rain and possible snow on the Middle Atlantic coast. local meteorological data show temperatures and rainfall. Election officers for 1396 were elected at Page’s Hall with plans for a public installation and a concert by the 1. ML. CG. A. troupe and a review of Bert Coote’s The New Boy at the Academy of Music with strong performance notes.

Washington, D. C Virginia North Carolina Ruain New England South Atlantic Lake Tennessee Atlantic Middle Atlantic Page's Hall Bankstreet J. P. Anderson Grigge B. W. Bray J. W. Batts J. N. Melride Ww. Stinley J. 8 H.W. Oliver G. Halstead J. Dean Sentinal van Telburg Hofman FE. W. Bray W. B. Cheek T. W. Wosham Messrs. Oliver McBride Washam Eas MLC Bert Coote Acadermy of Music

Press Club Meeting This Evening At Club Rooms

There will be a meeting of the Press Club this evening at o clock at the club rooms. Members will transact important business and receive reports from the entertainment committee.

Cosker Mesers Creenwood Tb Bro Holiday Goods Sale

A garbled Christmas promotions notice touts new and desirable wares including watches diamonds brass goods onyx owls hats spectacles and novelty items. It urges customers to visit and patronize the shop for the best selection and lowest prices during the season.

Xmas Cosker’ Mesers Creenwood Tb Bro Fokl Amt Inbretis Ane

Chapman and Jakeman Jewelry Store Ad in Noetilis

A fragment touts CHAPMAN & JAKEMAN as the handsomest jewelry store and best line of enerts in Noetilis with bold phrasing and local flair, inviting customers with confident branding.

Noetilis Chapman & Jakeman

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