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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1895
Page
5
A jumble of local items reports Navy Yard and court notes, arrests, marriages, and funerals. A steady stream of social and civic tidbits mentions the Norfolk County Court, Hastings Court, temperance events, police meetings, and church services, with daily life details from Park View to South Portsmouth.
Virginia congressman D Gardiner Tyler introduces a 150000 public building bill for Portsmouth and a 100000 one for Newport News in Washington. In Virginia, Delegate Bland pushes a Portsmouth public building resolution while local leaders urge data sharing and swift action to secure federal funds.
Munyon's Remedies advertises a free copy of Munyon's Guide to Health and claims cures for asthma bronchial trouble and nervous debility. The letter from J Leureneel of Hamburg Street Buffalo NY touts a 16 year battle with illness and says Munyon's pills brought relief in under three months. Ads note testimonials from across the country and list various cures with a 24 cent price per item at most druggists. Personal letters to Prof Munyon at 1405 Ave Street Philadelphia promise free medical advice.
The Outdoor force was laid off due to weather. The Monongahela left the dock and her crew transferred to Annapolis for extensive repairs after a survey. A deserter from the Dile named Wittinw Pauger was tried for desertion with Captain Bilas W. Terry presiding. The Navy aims to ready the North Atlantic squadron for a West Indian cruise by the 16th amid yard work. A Maryhined military reception at Way Line Wharf ended in disappointment as contingent plans shifted. veterans and firemen provided meals as weather delayed events and the party dispersed by night.
The funeral for Mr James Waller was held Sunday at the Central Methodist Church with a large attendance. Rev W A Baw led the service, followed by cremations to On Crewe Cemetery. Pallbearers included A W M Lindesy and several others. Floral tributes were numerous and handsome. local merchants advertise clearance offers in the same column.
Minneapolis reports Haywood's defiant mutterings as carpenters build a scaffold within 100 feet of his cell. Guards and doctors prepare for execution while the prisoner laments and rants about the rope, hoping to delay the end. The scene mixes grim anticipation with the clatter of construction and murmured dialogue.
Fragmentary OCR text reports a Senate session featuring votes on district committee actions, endorsements of various resolutions, and discussions of public works and financial measures. Names such as Wyryre and Viale appear among a tangle of proposals, with references to hotel and harbor projects, pensions, tax policies, and executive legislative separations. The record notes adjournment after a brief executive session and mentions minor employer and municipal topics.
Berlin dec 1 Barton Von Der Neeke Von Der Horet named Prussian Minister of the Interior amid political shifts. Officials say no Kaiser policy changes expected. discussion centers on Socialist opposition and Prussian concerns. Atlanta dec 8 sheriff Westcott searches for Allen in a separate case involving a death sentence and a family dispute.
Fragmentary OCR text details destruction in Berne Canton with forest damage and a separate violent incident in Giles County Virginia. Mentions people John and Mary Meagan and an apparent robbery and unclear leads. Language is garbled and uncertain.
The funeral of Mrs. W. Stevenson was held yesterday afternoon at the Episcopal Church with interment in the cemetery. An exhibition by the Opera House company and anticipated pastors' talks were noted as part of the week’s events.
A blaze swept through Pine town damaging seven blocks and two dwellings. The incident leveled a large brick building and threatened surrounding businesses. Total losses were estimated at 100000 dollars.
Funeral services for Mrs Jos J Smith were held yesterday afternoon at Berkley Avenue Baptist Church conducted by Rev PL ulosonberry. Interment followed at May Ha Chaneberg. she was a member of the Chesapeake Tribe of Sevl Sion. Two Norfells youths were injured near Berkley rivis ba Une vicinity on Sunday afternoon. Mr 18 Witmer, reported missing Rev W A Bingmaker as of last night. In a series of meetings at Armstrong Memorial Presbyterian Church, Wigington has been visiting Baltimore. Mrs I L Cox’s daughter’s residence remains convConveascEnt. An Market Call entertainment scheduled for the 1st has been postponed due to weather. Mrs Hunter remains ill at her residence.
In Edenton North Carolina reports note the Baptist Church pastor's absence and Sunday service at St. Tula Church with Rev Mohort Deine presiding. Attendance at evening services at the Methodist Church is recorded while congregations face a real water and boiler rust problem due to extreme heat. The paper notes impending vacancy at the First Paper Church and mentions Greenshove as then corresponding secretary following De Durham's death.
Advertises Syrup of Pigs as a pleasant laxative cleansing the system and aiding kidneys, liver, and bowels without weakening them. Claims relief from colds headaches and fevers while noting it does not cure constipation. Sold by druggists in 60c and 1 dollar bottles. manufactured only by California Pig Syrup Co with its name on every package.
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