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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1895

Page

5

Portsmouth City Council Defeats Ferry Charter Effort

Portmouth city council adjourned meeting debates charter challenge to ferry bonds of 85,000 at a 6 percent cap. They order paving Water Street and center street lamps, push tax collection plan, and authorize pamphlet printing of city contracts. Officials discuss back taxes from 1876 to 1894 totaling 82,741.73 and refer sewerage payments.

John H. Hume D. W. Ballentine John J. King J. Davis Reed Samuel T. Montague Minter L. C. Brinson J. White Ashton Joseph F. Weaver C. E. Murden County Street C. BE. Outen Smith King Water Street Ashton Water Company Gas Company Reef Sykes Crawford Street Wythe Street Byceee Committee Charles T. Bland Em- Pre Transportation Company Ferry Committee Richmond Grimes’ Battery City Hall Public Property Committee Sanford, Brooks & Bonsol

Gleaned In The Storm Items Of Intercut

A storm laden batch of Norfolk items notes Mariah Daniels paying $2.50 to the city for fighting. Arrests include B. W. Norman for grand larceny and a drunkenness case. Navy yard incidents involve tug Wahneta and the Monongahela. court martial adjourned. Church notices, sales pitches, and local meetings fill columns alongside a fire of minor events.

Wintry Dany Mariah Daniels Cireles Crawford Street John Lee Clarence Neville Board of Police North Street Levy & Jacobs Daniel Culpepper Almyhouse City Hotel South Street Baptist Church M. Rosenbaum Grice Lodge Creighton Venus Cow Wharf Monongahela Terry Franklin William Pflcker Searman Pfluger Dolphin Gulf Coast Montgomery Navy Yard North Atlantic Department Ja l E. W. Norman Norfolk Lewin Bros Norman

Petersburg Notes and Local Notices in Petersburg Va

Petersburg notes report a Richmond man R M Pleasants death by laudanum, a warehouse fire destroying Pednean stock, a hog bite injuring a driver, upcoming weddings at Park Mace Church and residents’ social notices. Also mentions arrests for a stolen cow, state supreme court proceedings, a laxative advertisement, and a goods sale at J Phillips with deep discounts at J Crawford's.

Petersburg R. M. Pleasants Richmond Wiing Laudanum J. M. Pleasants United States Internal Revenue Office Petersburgk Pednean Jarrett's Station Petersburg and Weldon Cirigeg WA. Finnagan Southern Express Company WH. G. Leieh, Jr State Supreme Comet State Supreme Court Allen

North Carolina Conference Session Directory Held

The fifty ninth session of the North Carolina Conference of the Church South convened in Elizabeth City with Bishop A W Wilbon presiding. The lengthy directory lists presiding elders, clerical members, applicants for admission, and various boards and officers, reflecting a large gathering and extensive organizational structure.

The North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Church, South A. W. Wilwam Harthmore Ditory Hnlgabeth City Dee Te Me Church South Wilson Haltimore A. W. Wilbon Don W. J. Lumsden

Montague Grand Minster to Attend Lodge Event

Members of GHICK LODGE No. 83 invite Danatit and Pilewater Lodges to join in the ceremony with Mt Montague presiding. The gathering will occur at the corner of Vilin and Hiverviiw streets as a courtesy to the attendees. A stray red horse named WEAKLING is in the area and owners may claim by proving property.

B.C. Allred C. W. B. Anderson G. FP A. Bruto G. T. Lavernani F Mumpars Kramer Danday Wiliin Winton T. J. Dalley N.S. Leary HW. Davis Soln A. Reary S. Davis Mr. Browks Daeper M.A. Phompeony O. Duttatet Morrison Caleb d Pook Mering Wile Gregory Dy Pix Lewes Wootbent Swain's Mwcklon On NH Parker A.liter Wiley N. Dye Ney Doltive2 Nal Mile MM. Terontess N.oal Hook Morrh Jerome John A. Wramer Johnson Clas PicPoreman J.’. Joner Jonathamw Brockert L. WW Joyner Nothay Walker ML Jupney Mitchell Kilge McMullilans Baewred Kelley le Maun Langsten Manny A. Lee Spences Letters Jamies T. Hayman L. Leiteh J. & L. Etheriige T. CL Levin Joe Commander M. Lowder Thenry Grecory J.T. Lyon Mira M.A Phomp Son J. 0 Martin Charles Thewburs J. W. Martin W. J. Morris Ll. S Massey L. L. Nesh Culpepper C Norman Phora A. L. Ormonh Clhaales A. He Page JL Teabmasiters JM Pate A. Manny A. Z. Parker Pen Morrlyserré Boob Mann Thormgaon Ramiles J. No Blee Vow Tobinson Underwood Fe. I. Rose FG. Thompson W. W. Rose J. F. Mann J. A. Mouse Ghick Montague Jewendett Scott Vilin Pritea Vost Mike Ral Lerutlor Samuel Pearl and Hoke Streets Portsmouth

Army Promotions in Washington D C Dated List

Der Promotons announce Wenley Mer Vit elevated to Major General and Colonels Senas Pendtithe and John of Coppinger given brigadier general ranks in the Twenty fourth and Twenty third Infantry respectively in Washington D C.

Washington, D. C Der Wenley Senas Pendtithe Twenty-fourth Infantry Col John of Coppinger Ifantry

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Portsmouth News City Council Charlies T. Blond Portanouth 18 High Street Breslauer & Anthony High Street John A. Morris Henry Street Third Tatem John Kenny Fada M'g’r Chas, R. Walton & Co Hatteras and Mean Board of Supervisors FR. Nimmo BE. M Deep Creek Silvester Place Western Branch Codd Court Street Baptist Church Harrison Lucas Louisa F. Mahoney Messrs G. M. Reynolds Eugene Brinkley Robert Noel Robert Hutching Bokind Wr. E. Owen Dinwiddie and Clifford Streets Nelson John and Edward Nelson Washington Street Dr. Pleasants Run Dog Gardner Mindle Istelle Winbourn Park Mace Church Wehmond Elnete Conway Cloet Tne Chauime- Ing Mre R.A. Winbourn Miss Lowin Corneal Berry Abe Fleury Nugent Devon Mary Thomas Wid Willham Thoms Brandon Prydyce California Pig Syrup Co J. Phillips Oxford J. &. Grawford's Paocren & Gatline Co., Cinq Elizabeth City Presiding Balders Binelli J. AL Nathan Walker J. A. Stumley Ntew OW. Melick Olver Ryder Mires Johnny Sawyer James Perry J. Sanford BLP Spence Sell M. TM IM. Shamburger W. Heath GO Smoithy Mom Poaring P. Snow GT Livehy ii W. Stelnis Ales Sutton Lenny Weaston Nathan Walkers Tyson Mon Sawyers M.C. Thomas W. Shuarhert Thompson Worms J NLR Leary K. B. Thompson Mes Baral Tcawfords Pinmy Chale Moremi W. EL .Townsend Pos Poynsene Ant Love PL Tripp Ae Swain Troy Theo Preyers Putte aUitehent Twilley Wed Gate Wow Leiderwood Mt i Tow Worths Munn Wirtlek Walkers White Wits Pi Malteces Mogens WiNks Kramers They Mupghies Lay Dalmates AL Anderson McMuttian Oal Aman Wourlag J.B Nouvkhoy Davis Chuame Hoae PLA Twwiehs Alt Dade Ley Gran dEerry AL Mer Comernon Mtr Dal Poos Sifppsa Conncer Trevers A. Cireen Morrisette Trond Peo Isely le Davis Atomale McMullam McMatan Main Phe Somlelseany McKionen Mes. Com Sime Kes Winoss Rey Gl Ycott Nemes Vitter Miawete Wenooth M. Prootes Stabivbautk Tominaner Thacher Cabber Townsend Db. Pines Worthy Johan Jesse T Willialenn Transefis HH le Moards Doo Mroven Woon Mirena Bhopinaan Dau Head Lor Te Westvallin CMA Viren de Thiel Thetaden D. Markett Lev Toten Dm Levin Millard Malhe Tilelon Amiderson Choek Rkerty AL Cunteehin Lips A. J. Ova OO O. Hill Olb Galloway I. Tioodehiid Cuvion More AG. Wenidon Woo. Joe Aten Wo Tearithiis iThemi Mars DO. Levingestioon Roger Moor Ales J. Vortor Mans Pool Aisa Powyas Dodds A OY Ftyter Toe Sinead Veljn Bt. i Wiley Ith Erica I AL Wit Wis Weob Dowd AL Ivhap Dy Underwood Niven D. Wils I Ithoyiner J. A. Morandsasy She Wepre Lay Millard Meal Strowed Poi Gthsen Doser Moore Alon Jarvis Gatlin J Walker Oice Mall Dry Ottis Court House Ona Board OF Church Extension Hej Lemt Tutite Ah Holden Puckett Pharmpean AL Metben Gi Bo Seibth A. Labatts Layce Bodchester Trebenrors A Jolson Gotdev A. Torres Auk Armory BOART Merion Tiath W. J.C Hieson M .G. Johnsen Vern Prost Rawger J. D. Guthevie Luy Metterrahia MM. Latih Ob. Nicholsen Spa Crema Allte George Neal Flint Bull John OC Boss Ia Pablo Fu Ley Constable Joun Memeyee Johnson's E.C. Brooks Joun L, Watson Hrteta Nour Wigh Street N. P. Coline Wol. Orissom W. AV. Rowe Jurnier Pope Joonicer MM. Jackson N. H la S. Rater G. P. Alston John G. Dally J. W. Sanders Lettin A. T. Noblea J. Ww.eans W. CU. Norman M. W. ‘Tuttle J. Thompson N. M. Jurnev Thym W. J. Crowson Trey Sttev W. OH Triusean N. M. Lawrence A. D. Muse PL P. Gibbon Tal Green Haskett C. Spiers AL M. Throwking Epworth League Committee Ma. Hithop J. Th. Hurley Shaenmburger MN. I. Boudidlo G. $. Pricchara Iowa Register W. M. White Nisk St Portsmouth, Va Nash High ST Plegant Meagver Kersey Conta Canada Seagon W. C. Nash’s Bear Wildings John H. Winder Seaboard Aly Line Co. i. Jone News County Middlesta Cniga Queen St. Noli Co. W. Hudgins & CO A H. B. Wilnkins Phong Nik Browne Walter C. Brooks
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