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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1896

Page

3

Hie Nowell Wood and Coal Company Ad Promotes Prompt Service

The Wood and Coal Company emphasizes strict supervision and prompt delivery for wood and coal. It quotes coal tonnage and cord measurements, lists contact details at corner Herry and Chapel streets, and advertises various products and services including tonnages, tonic bottles, bouquets, and eyewear.

Wood and Coal Company Mer Manarer Mir FL Waters Gur Woot and Caonal Company Herry and Chapel Streets

Grand Jury Report in North Carolina and Georgia Sessions

The grand jury adjourned at the Corporation Court term and listed cases: Trebilli James Smith alias Blindy and John Pields third offense petit larceny. John Winslow larceny from the person. J D Stevens caiman. Moss Lerner attempted rape and felonious assault. Not true bills for Bernadine Wiebahn and Monroe Scull. George Taylor housebreaking. December term brings more arraignments including Fredmond Wall and others. events mention Charles Wietahn's prior murder by gas. Special session addressed National Storage Company v Chatham collision damages.

Corporation Court Ofr Trebilli Jamey Smith Alias Blindy John Pields Petit Lerveny John Winslow J. di. Stevens Caiman Moss ‘Lerner Bernadine Wiebahn Mourder Monroe George Taylor Church Fredmond Joe Wall John Iields Sam Cotton Francis Robinson Blluh Epps Sed Wittelurat James Monroe Thomas Epps Samuel Strawn Cornelius Smith Danjiel Carter Richardt Morris Roye Po- Hce Justice’s Court Rigel Y Harrett Natonal Storage Company Tieamboat Chatham

Cotton Belt Weather and Market Fluctuations

Weather in the cotton belt turns rainy while markets show decline with cotlireet nivel dropping to 24 pointe. Reports include New Orleans receipts estimates of 6 500 to 7 500 bales and 9182 to 11 075 bales previously. Also notes multiple ads for medicines and hotel manager Major Pieton praising a cholera remedy.

Cotton Belt Deverponal Pointe Desifa Steney New York Glosmar Bendy TMA Tech Eady Mid- States Bint & Apahist New Orleans

Weather Summary for Virginia and North Carolina

Weather report from Washington dated December 10 1895 notes fair skies in Virginia with slightly warmer temperatures and westerly winds, and fair conditions in North Carolina with southwesterly winds. Calendar provides sunrise and sunset times, high and low tides, and water levels for the day.

Washington Virginia North Carolina

Weather Observations Norfolk December 9

The Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau reports 24 hour observations for Norfolk. Maximum 61, minimum 62, normal 48 with departures plus 10 from normal and plus 207 since January 1. Rainfall amounts not shown. J J Gray, Observer.

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Interesting Table From Sehhowt Superintendent Report

A monthly report includes a tabulated table compiled by Superintendent Doble for the Sehhowt district. The table covers schools and related data, presenting it as noteworthy reading for readers interested in local education.

Doble Por Mishoport Doble

Stuart Robson in Mrs Ponderbury's Past at the Academy

Madame Janauschek stars with Stuart Robson's company in the dramatic role of Mrs Ponderbury in Mrs Ponderbury's Past. The show, paired with Mr Gilman's Wedding, opens Monday night at the Academy of Music with reserved seats selling tomorrow morning Evangeline follows as a concurrent attraction. The musical extravaganza Evangeline, praised in New York, features lavish costumes and strong scenery and will be staged at the Academy of Music Monday evening under Klow and Extinger. A Midnight Bell by Hauser is also described with a four act New England life and strong comic performances by Bel, Martin Wripp, and others, drawing audience praise for staging and effects.

Stuart Robson Janaubchiz Academy of Music New York Jan Brooks Mottash Sparkie Vwo Messrs. Krlow & Extinger Haost Academy of Alitte Dirby Laura Weeeee New England Bel Martin Wripp

Undenominational mass meeting announced in city

An undenominational mass meeting will be held Thursday evening December 17 to support Sunday school work. Rev M L Alammli, at the request of the Virginia State County School Society, will speak. The event coincides with a July weekly schedule of activities at the Episcopal church and nearby organizations.

Willis Bucaine Boner SUR Chabin Norfolk Virginian Square Esre Virginian Simall Nice Deg-Dt Care Virgin Care Virginian Sup Tay ML Alammli Virginia Suiete Sociecy Fehl Tareta

Meeting Postponed by Epworth League in Portsmouth

The remaining meeting of the Seacide Union of Epworth Leaguers has been moved from Sunday to Tuesday December 22 at Owen's Memorial Church in Portsmouth. The earlier gathering at Monumental Church in Portsmouth is canceled.

Asoution Monumental Church Portsmouth Fullay Seacide Union Epworth Leseuers Owen's Memorial Church

Reid Memorial Entertainment Promises Pleasant Evening

The Rel memorial entertainment at WMO tonight promises clever and delightful fare. A. Clall invites attendance to enjoy a pleasant evening while supporting a good cause and aiding the charity.

WMO A. Clall

Curea Could In One Day Luxative Bromo Quinine

Advertisement for Curea suggesting a one day cure using Luxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Claims druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Includes small timing note and price 250. sp tu thu sat 7im appears as calendar shorthand.

Local Notes Patch Norfolk News Highlights

Article compiles scattered items from Norfolk area including social notices, church events, crimes, and local infrastructure. Mentions Ex-Congressman George Howden in Washington, Rev Liney midweek services, artesian well drilling, Benjamin Jacques funeral, Monticello foundation work, tug Emma Kate Ross delivery, theft from May J. Richardson, Portsmouth meat theft, Mauree panorama at Cumberland Street church, church conferences, ministerial matters, Chrysanthemum Preserves fundraiser, and a shooting arrest involving Wing tones in Mollien Court.

George Howden Washington Uervetive Bradford Newport News Liney Venjamin Jacques Petersburg Monticello Foundation Emma Kate Ross Charley Wilson Heppel J. al, Richardson Portsmouth Steven Church Street Arneme Mauree Gram Bunny Oes Nichols Cumberland Street Mollien Court Elaine Robert Mosely Tanne Creek Wistrier

Brambleton hosts charity entertainment and local notices

A Brambleton notice invites residents to an afternoon event at Rose Avenue hosted by Mrs J T Howard to benefit the Enterprise Society. Obert Walden performs at MeKendre. a funeral for Mrs J B dunes is noted along with a Norfolk area wedding and a Board of Roads meeting discussing officer vacancies and substitutions.

King's Dave Irs J.T. Howard Rose Avenue Melkendr Church Clay Avenue Dixie Atul Elecuthonic MeKendre Enterprise Brambleton Msi Frambleton Myr J. BR. Dunes Tienes Cerella Avenue Py Marrett Famely Nose Anne County

Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Advertised by Local Pharmacies

The ad cites Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a quick cure for coughs colds and croap. A testimonial from Elmer E B Baker of Blandon PA says it is the best medicine and always kept on hand. The notice lists multiple local druggists including Cannon's Pharmacy and City Drug Store.

Burglary Threats and Property Dispute Mentioned in Local Notice

A garbled early 20th century notice references a dispute over property on Lawrence Avenue and Lambert's Point, noting threats of legal action if nuisance or trespass persists. It mentions residents Will Consolvo and Mr Atongse and references Cottage Toll Bridge and central wye. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.

Winfal NM. C Matlvond Eley Erkley Bute Street Wrest Rute Street Pwon Arneme Cottage Toll Bridge Seeley Lawrence Avenue Lambert's Point MSA Avonaire Ms AG Central Wye- Hue

Distressing Patent Cure Claims Relief for Women

An ad for a "New Great South American Kidneys Cure" touts immediate relief from urinary and bladder issues for both men and women. It claims rapid tension relief and public health benefits, with testimonials from a Norfolk drugstore and a Rhode Island lumberman’s wife cited, selling at ten cents per bottle through All Originators.

Great South Amercan Pune Lord Walker & Williams Norfolk

Suitable Holiday Gifts From Joseph Brown Store

A Norfolk shop lists crochet and Marseilles quilts as holiday gifts. Prices range from 45 cents to 9.75 dollars with hemmed items at 69 and 89 cents and a Marseilles piece at 1.35 dollars. The dealer emphasizes light weight catchy designs and strong overall value.

Marseilles Joseph Brown Church Street Norfolk

Chairs and Furnishings for a Cozy Reading Nook

A quirky note promotes leather upholstered chairs and other seating options for a comfortable reading area. It hints at inviting chairs that tempt lingering and a fairy tale mood in a library setting.

Pioneering Deformity Remedy Advertised by L B Firey

An old health ad promotes a treatment for a chest deformity termed the fireon breast deform. It claims nasal polyps are common and describes symptoms including catarrh, throat and stomach issues. L B Firey offers free consultation at 186 Main Street with various specialties and washable hours.

Bey Wien Bret Ibngen Childrer L. B.firey Main Street

Specimen Photograph Offer for Cardholders

A promotional notice offers a special finished photograph for $1.00 to holders of any photographic ticket, valid until the 10th. The advertisement promises a photographic beauty, with references to a church and Main street location and a deceptive branding by F PATS Corp.

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