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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1896

Page

2

W H Trice Co Real Estate Rentals For Rent

W H Trice and Co advertise for rent residences on multiple streets including 72 Relley Falkland Bute York Water and Church streets along with stores and flats. Listings cover houses shops and a 40 by 80 foot lot at 114 Church Street among others. Some text is garbled but conveys rental opportunities across multiple properties.

Relley Street Ae Falkland OS Bute LA Mariner Street Irene Perehire Street York Street Toush Fenehureh Colles Thane Sory Olney Thond Ghent Mite Heir Batelourt St Commercial Place M Street Ser Mult Street Sindyetenet Maly Syiret Street Bankatrowti Church Street Main Street Bank Street Freemason Elwin Jou Chapel Oval Lyell Mo Marn Street Old Aber Matin Street Pini Water Street Granby Commerce

Plan of Work for Norfolk Harbor Improvements Unveiled

The annual report by Captain Thomas L. Carey details the Norfolk harbor improvement plan begun in 1877 with revisions through 1885. It outlines dredging channels to specified depths, adding an anchorage at Western Branch, and the total estimated cost of 1 041 774 46 dollars. It notes progress to June 1895 including widened channels and dredged acres, with a focus on increasing harbor depth to accommodate naval and commercial traffic.

Thomas L. Carey United States Norfolk Virginia North Carolina Casey Hampton Roads Morfolk United States Navy Yard Eastern Branch Norfolk and Western Ines Port Warden Fort Norfolk Navy Yard Magtern Branch Campostella Hildire He Kley Flats Western Branch Norfolk Harbor United Siates Navy Guard Norfolk and Westernmillroad Isle Sewail Point Bar Tredged Hospital Pin- Her Polis Twimberr Point Ree All Point

Unclear dredging plan for Western Branch waterway

The article discusses the Western Branch and Nansemond river improvement plans with a 200 foot channel, 12 foot depth at mean low water, a 6.37 mile reach from navigation head to Western Branch, a 200 by 200 foot turning basin near Suffolk bridge, and a larger channel to deep water at Town Point. It notes appropriations totaling $45,000 on June 3, 1896, current expenditures of about $40,000 to June 30, 1895, and estimated total project cost around $152,000 with an additional $35,000 Congress approved on June 1, 1896.

Nansemond River Suffolk Bridge Town Point Congress TIEN Chesapeake Bay Albemarlee Sound Nsco Vali

Unclear OCR text about convention and meetings

Fragmentary OCR notes reference a convention and meetings in Athens and related figures. Details are illegible, with many garbled names and dates.

Pedestrian Footwear and Holiday Gift Offers

Local ads urge buyers to purchase PATROL SHOES at $2.00 for dry feet and comfort. C.F. Greenwood & Bro promote water diamonds jewelry silverware clocks and fancy goods with extended holiday inducements and on site fittings by Dr. C C Jones and Prof Wirs er hberg expert.

Ne. C.F. Greenwood & Bro Grealy C. C. Jones

City water supply contest stalls plan for Norfolk

Norfolk boards and the Cornell water committee met to weigh two proposals for a 2,000,000 gallon daily supply. Charles Bilvens urged a system of gang wells but was opposed by the Water Board. Dr. Anderson's resolution to delay further action was discussed and postponed for more study of options including North West River prospects.

Norfolk Charles Bilvens Water Board Porson Cornells Special Water Committee Hoon Saylor Lake Lawson Mr. Bilvers Princess Anne Pepork Sopple Paylor Folewhus North West River Waller Wd Buperinien Wichet Wrahioor Vislt Utaun Cary Little

Lake Drummond Water Level Falls Amid Dredging

Reports from the food Authority indicate Lake Drummond has dropped from the depth of three to four feet within months. Some blame drought, others point to canal dredging and enlarging channels as the cause, with experts noting dredging may be just starting and fearing further depth reductions.

Food Authority Lake Drummond Sone Ari Chu

Lake Drumond water plans face dredging questions

Report from hunters describes a drastic lake level drop at Lake Drumond. A new hard beach six to ten feet wide now blocks boat landings where water once reached, prompting calls for investigation into the lake’s condition and its suitability as Norfolk’s water source.

Lake Drummond Norfolk

Armenian Meeting Promises Strong Turnout in Cumberland Street

An Armenian sufferers event at Cumberland Street M.M. B. church opens at 8 p.m. with speakers Miss Agnes E. Slack of England, secretary of the World's W C T U, and brief addresses by Rev. Arthur Lihoyd and Rev. We Ym Young D.D. The gathering is expected to be well attended and widely noted.

Cumberland Street Agnes E. Slack England Arthur Liho We Youn

Fire at Nicholson Street residence endangers family

A bed and furniture burned in a residence at 162 Nicholson Street where Caroline P, a colored nun, and her three children escaped with minor burns after the flames started around 12 20 PM. Firefighters and a neighbor, Charles Cooper, aided in the escape. The woman had left the children in the house and reportedly set a fire to the bed.

Nicholson Stro Caroline &P Charles Cooper Ted Ottated Brambleton

Traveling salesman jailed for embezzlement charge

A traveling representative for a coffee company faced charges of embezzling £175 from his employer. The case details describe the alleged theft and the subsequent actions, with the accused appearing at court and awaiting further proceedings.

Ting Coffee Company We C. “Ss Tspirty Coneiaite Wliie

St Mary's Catholic Center Hosts Interlude and Gym Event

A fragment notes St Mary's Catholic church hosting a joint event with male alumni and a choir from Fort Lund. Attendees include pupils and members of the St Mary's choir with plans for a Catholic center or hall. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.

Mary's Anton St. Mary's Fort Lund Heen Tholfe Peinule He Gop Catholic Enteralmeni Ballanil Gymnasiiun

Norfolk Oster Women at The PotlPractice Convent

The Norfolk district convent speech was held in the imperial town hall. Delegates discussed operations and local duties amid a brief session, with remarks by community leaders about service and culture.

Untitled Reflections on Sin and Salvation in a Poetic Fragment

A fragmented, archaic verse passage discusses sin, love, and salvation. It speaks of years of greed for wealth and the hope that love may redeem a soul. The speaker contrasts worldly desire with spiritual warning and concludes with evocative, ritual imagery.

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Holiday Pond Promotion Clarified By Norfolk Advertisers

A fragmentary notice from Norfolk and Portsmouth area businesses lists a laxative and quinine tablet promotion. The garbled text references refunds, public notice, and holiday display events, with scattered names and locations in Virginia.

Haury Milneirtet Norfolk Portsmouth

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