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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1895
Page
5
A noisy harbor yesterday and scattered city notices mark a quiet day. The mayor's court heard one drunken case, while street crews cleaned crossings and a Massachusetts visitor returns home after winter gear.
Levy and Jacobs announces drastic price cuts on dry goods and textiles at 200 Mish Street to reduce stock amid dull sales. The ad touts the true remedy Syrup of Figs and criticizes other laxatives while urging customers to act.
December brings oversized stocks as weather turns colder. Prices slashed on men’s, boys’, and children’s salts, overcoats, and all-wool shirts to fit budgets. Bressaur and Anthony urge shoppers to buy now at 4 Tigh street, while John A Morris and Chas R Welton & Co advertise coats and hats with substantial warm discounts.
Last night a stranger was seen peering into yards on Harrison Street. George Broughton reported the man, who was found in Richardsons yard and claimed to be from Boston seeking work while drunk. He was taken to the station and held for the Mayor's decision.
In Newport News on December 12 a lively casino event honoring visiting young ladies drew strong humor and stylish dancing led by notable Norfolk belles. The Tinydor Choral Association booked the Moxart Symphony Club of New York for a December 18 opera house concert, described as among the finest entertainments here. Also noted are arrivals and ship activity including the British steamer Bexby and the Rappahannock from Liverpool, plus a Leo Wheat recital at the Presbyterian Church and new organ installation. The report mentions Judge Appellard’s family and a Taylor-Hirden wedding, with local social and fraternal events filling the scene.
A Rome. Ga. site is chosen for a cotton mill of 30,000 spindles and 1,000 looms costing about 400,000. The Ruth mill project follows a Northern and Southern capital coalition, amid other week reports of Amberland purchase, timber lands, and various manufacturing ventures across multiple states, including hosiery and glass works.
An 19th century advertisement touts Trostetter's Stomach Bitters as a universal remedy for dyspepsia and indigestion. It claims the product offers certainty and prompt relief, supports a regular body habit, and aids urinary function. The notice also markets $10 suits and home furnishings from local merchants John A. Morris and J. S. Crawford with limited-time reductions.
Elizabeth City December report covers second division of North Carolina Annual Conference. Delegates, including many from New Bern and other districts, are admitted on trial and others advance to second year. Reports from colleges and ministers are read. funds and assignments discussed. conference adjourns after approving education and church support actions.
Wake Forest College in Wake Forest North Carolina reports a record enrollment for the term, with about 280 students, and prepares a January start. President Taylor returns from New York, lectures by Prof. W J Poteat scheduled, and the faculty outlines plans for the spring term and attendance at the Baptist State Convention.
At Madison Square Garden the Ameri can Federation of Labor reads a Chicago Trade and Labor Assembly message blaming lawyers and others for disunity and calling for a new Chicago labor movement. A special committee was directed to investigate and report on a plan to establish a sound Chicago labor movement with two federation executive council members to go to Chicago.
Huntington jury finds John Bingham guilty of felony for assault on City Editor Jewell of the Times. Co-defendants charged with conspiring to kill the editor to be tried next.
In Berkley yesterday afternoon at the bride’s home on Liberty street Miss Maud Sykes married Mr W L Iur Roy. Betsy Jones county court failed to sustain her charge of unlawfully eating Betsy to pay court costs. Town Council did not meet due to lack of a quorum. Captain Myers Burnett and wife arrived from Newport News as guests of Captain J B Whitworth. Talks of life saving stations along Cheethut Street spark discussion amid mounting office seeker lists.
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