Norfolk Storm Delays Transit As High Tides Hit City
A northeast gale swept the coast causing Norfolk to experience record high tides and flooded lower streets. Streetcar service to Brambleton was halted, water covered Queen Street and near the Norfolk and Western depot, with Lambert's Point damage estimated in the hundreds. Capes Henry and Kitty Hawk saw winds 52 and 68 mph, the weather telegraph warned mariners to stay ported. The storm intensified offshore and warnings were issued for vessels from Hatteras northward until further orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Ume
Norfolk
Brambleton War
Queen Street
Norfolk and Western
York Street
Lambert's Point
Ocean View
Virginia Beach
Cape Henry
Kitty Hawk
Hatteras
Cleveland
Horne
Uber Violet
Gray
Fire Damages Central Avenue Houses In Atlantic City
A fire on Central avenue yesterday morning destroyed a house owned by Mrs Wilson and a adjoining structure owned by Mr. Pilon Conlin. The blaze caused insurance losses and displaced residents including Mr James Mitehinges. Patrolman Freemin and the fire department responded quickly, with engines from two houses aiding the effort. The incident drew community support and prompted calls for improved central ward fire protection. Also noted were church services and a postponed Demorest Medal contest at Colley Memo Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Avenue
Wilson
Wa Aman
Pilon Conlin
Conk- Ho
James Mitehinges
Vom
Milor
Mar
Mer
Hirt
Wapt
Mars
Williams
J. Wi. Simpson
Holiday Goods and Toys at Heller Store and More
Max Schwnon at 124 Church Street advertises Hollhday Goods with toys dolls carriages wagons and tricycles and special reductions on tea sets dinnerware and bric a brac. Also promotes fine china white ware lamps and rubbers for men women and children along Bank Street opposite the Courthouse with additional notices for Regina music box and Chapman Jakeman jewelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Schwnon
Church Street
Specifix
Hollhday
Storm-King Boots
Heller’s Shoe Store
Bank Street
Courthouse
A Bostonian's Complaint About Colored People Case
John W Shields a Boston driller said in Norfolk Police Court he was locked in a cell with two colored men and denies being placed with only colored prisoners. He admitted dining with a colored man at a Cove Street shop but insisted he shared a cell with whites as well, while authorities disputed his claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conmnis
John’ W. Shields
Boston
Shields
Norfolk
Jie
Pines
Tustlee Ashburn
Cove Street
Tovld
Ladd
Barge Sinks After Collision With Ocean Steamship Oregon
A Norfolk and Carolina railroad freight barge No 1 sank near a wharf after being struck by the British steamer Oregon en route to Newport News. The barge carried perishables and Christmas goods. water flooded in and it capsized within minutes. The Oregon escaped damage and towed the wrecked barge to shore to salvage remaining cargo as workers cleared the freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bnglish
Norfolk and Cirolina Railroad
Oregon
Sinderiey
Newport News
Washington
Orexon
Wit
Ratheonad
City News in Brief Personal and Social Notes
A compact Norfolk era update lists social happenings and local items. Items include Trev G. P. Mutledge traveling to Cinel neath, Norfolk’s port weather, a widow’s bouquet for Chief of Police King, a church funeral at Grace Baptist Church, and the Telegraph line between Norfolk and Portsmouth reported broken. It notes the Fairfax steamship rough seas, a transfer of clerks and laborers by Southern Railway, and various local residents and events including weddings, invitations, and obituaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seawell
G. P. Mutledge
Cinelneath
Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal
Norfolk Lodge
George Young
Huntersville
King
Fairfax
Toston
Taylor
Wis
Creney & Dunvs
H.R. Wharton
Maltic VY. Lipscomb
Grace Baptist Church
W. B. Fitzhugh
Cape Charles
Texas
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Emily Po Northam
Cape Menry
Southern Railway
West Point
Oto
Janeen
McParland's
Taunenburg County
New York
Augusio Prono
Alexandria
Mgr. I. W. Beesley
Almelynause Committees
P. Z. Mortis
Walter AL Riwarrds
Hele
Mary Esther Edwards
Elgar AP Trobuses
At &Oelovis
Ho Street
Pollard Rives
New England
Miresie
Rives
Will
First Presbyterian Church
Round trip railway fare and special sale in Norfolk
Early 1850s style notices advertise round trip tickets at reduced fares between stations, with special rates for Norfolk and related routes. The item promotes a sale by Vickery & Co at their Malin Street location, featuring jewelry, novelties, lamps, and other gifts at unusually low prices, promising substantial savings. References include dates in December and January and a passenger agent named Trooke.
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Norfolk
Riehori
Port
Cuehmend
Trooke
Poatiwag
Vier Athietic Patel
Wvidkory & Co
Vickery & CO
Malin Street
Weather Forecast And Storm Update From Norfolk Dec 1 1895
Forecast for Virginia and North Carolina fair with northerly winds. storm along the North Carolina coast strengthens with dangerous gales reaching New England. Center east of Hatteras, winds near 68 mph. barometer falling from Texas to the Dakotas. Warmer west of the Mississippi. cooler in the South Atlantic. Local snow along South New England and Mid-Atlantic coasts. caution for vessels leaving port. Met data from Norfolk Weather Bureau Dec 18 with temperatures and precipitation totals.
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Washington
Virginia
North Carolina
South New England
Hatteras
Texas
Dakotas
Minnesota
Montana
Mississippi
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountains
New England
Midvile
Atlantic
Middle Atlantic
Men’s meeting and Boys’ Gospel Army services set for tomorrow
A men’s meeting will be addressed by Rev Towson with a Granby Street Church male quartet and local orchestra. At 2:30 p.m. the Boys’ Gospel Army holds another service. A fire on Central avenue, Atlantic City, destroyed two frame houses housing Wilehines and Ate Holland. a separate alarm at Loomeloods reported a blaze with no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Street
de. W. Moore
Pistor
Jon
Christ
First Presbyterian Church
J. Kh. Hewerton
Second Presbyterian Church
Lacy
B.S. Towson
Granby Street
Orches
Gospel Army
Pire
Central Avenue
Atlantic City
Looteloods Sry
T. F. Rogers
Columbia
POR
Tomokyn Square
Church
Athe
Bunk
Cibherhind
Proonieson
York
Falilund Tel Yarmouth
Chaent
Viscant Lola
Ghent
E. Wighland Avenue
Uwelling
Shiehts Street
Buble Street
Peace
Cumberland Street
Yarmouth Street
Mirkin Strent
Churel
Mane Street
Oillowson Bank
Gresley
Commerce
Bute
Roush
Ter
Matin
Chie
Death of Captain John W. W. Marshall in Maine
Captain John W. W. Marshall a well known fast pilot from Brambleton Ward died in Sanford Maine. Severe illness brought on by his condition caused his death. His remains will be brought here today for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John WW. Marshall
Brambleton Ward
Sanford
Wis City
Fragmented local notice on street and wage details
A damaged OCR fragment mentions street addresses, wage figures, and a Sunday timing reference. It references W Chay street and Deeeriten 1s with 1160 i Meloek non and STALEENON WA M. The legible bits hint at a public or work-related notice but contain garbled names and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolt Antile
Bbs
Peibenar No
Chay Street
Eri
Staleenon
Welock
Prhemis
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Erie Medical CO
Buffalo, N.Y
Colorado
Geo. D. Levy
Granby St
AH. Trice & Co
Bank St
City Tall
Churels
Bile Plycet Schoos
Campel'a
Main Street
Pechis Street
Bute Street
Chis Wotter
Duke Street
Maltatv
Marineretree
Porter-McNeal Comp
WMI Supplies
Ay Watel Street
Burriss, Son & Co., Sankers
Wercini Anu Wiver
Murape
Fefa
Fol- Ife
BEY Bstern
WNIX
Saat Tan
Saag
Humphreys & Son
Agang
Nowiawestern
W. Freeman
Haddington Building
Oppo
Art League
Geo. H. Dawes
Quits
Water Street
Gmayer & CO
Ilroad
Ise West Market Square
Morislies
Atlantic Seaboard
Pre. Vent
Regina
Chapman & Jake Man
Main and
Bank Streets
Drs
Umman & Firey
Chapman & Jakeman
Bostonian
Tal
Utoweh
Leneh
Parkentine
Clare
McGlivery
Bull River
Himpton Boads
Baltimore
McGilvery
Watel
Lynchesame
George FP
Pitlings
Burkentine
Galloway
Drake Sandth
Cig Eiby
Baltimore Fia
Pir
Yong HS
Smulth
Onantnaushy
Heller's Sob
Pinnhos
Privces
Wnt
Dela
Manin Street
Kniss
Frank HH
Gale
Norfolk Candy Wkhichen
Dank Street
Christine
Levy
TV Main Street
Chapman & Jokeman
Gary
Raphel
Corner Plume Street
Dr. Weck
Candy Kitchen
Bank
Castorla
City News
Seaport
Reristhe Bottelioy Wieder
Furi
Vordar
Department of Arriculture
Sereen
Saacas
J. J. Gray
RAND
Gay Coen
Tully Os
Tamans Kensunuton
Garenin
Scires
Tinek
Mersey
OL Shabbae
Ray Phane Cola
Penny O
Catiway
Metcaly Trident
Blackworth
Nat Seth
Turkey
Yuri IY
Tole
the Hub
Maine
Elef
Castorte
Castoria
Ebo
Mesa
Sealoard Air Line
Atlanta
Return Pigs
Hela
Enle
Taormina Bey
A.W. Brown, JR
Dassen
Wirt & Paul
Main St
Corner Church
Tae Cooper
Ws Bank
Basehalla
Aiiiotie
Gymnisi
Ue Sporting Goods
O’neill’s
Floral Exchange
Atlantic Hotel
London Layer Table
Gee
Tahoe
Nichole
Sawerk
Ashing Low Avenue
Inhi
Connertion
Sibel Stock
Erro Intel
Nichols & Wall
NS Portlogi
Trustea
Colonial Front
Doyle & Small
J. B. Armstrong & Co
J.T. Armstrong &Co
Owl Market Square
Holiday Presents
Walter J. Simmons & Cas
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