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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1895

Page

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Impassioned Peffer Attacks Senate Expenses in Barrett Impeachment Talk

Special Correspondent Virginian Mureau reports Senator Peffer of Kansas denouncing Senate burial costs for statesmen in togas. The piece recounts the Vance funeral and a broader debate on government spending, Senate reorganization, and committee appointments as Congress adjourns for holidays.

Peffer Mansas Ileath Anl SisLu Nimoy Hite Ted Telfer Kansas Tom Gintusin

Minnie Maddern Fiske Stars In The Queen of Lines

Amusements notes praise Minnie Maddern Fiske in The Queen of Lines with Shariton Grey Piske. Roland Reed and Isadore Rush noted for other acts forthcoming. box office opens Monday for reserved seats with prices of 25, 50, 75 and $1.

Minnie Maddern Liwoninenve Dandet Elagweter Beave Hetik Nile Amamathe Perinie Werner Owalie Roland Rend PR Polit Clan Roland Reed Roya Tie Academy of Muse Mas Reed Rn New Mask Jeelah Limbor Lind & Rosenfeldts Politielan Isadore Rush Berins Wemeyday

Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co ad and auction sale

Advertises eight day promotion by Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company with teas coffees sugars and other goods at fair prices. Announces an auction of forfeited pledges by Bachrach and Tro at No 78 Church Street tomorrow morning with no reserve and full guarantee.

Virginian Compan Atlante and Pacific Tea Company Minin Street Goodls Baehriach & Tro Church Street Princelock Taylor & Co

Saunders Ad Promotes Bargains in Dress Goods and Novelties

A vintage advertisement touts bargains in dress goods, holiday items, plaids, wines, art silks, wool, striped linens, embroidery silks, and fancy novelties. It urges readers to call and save money and ends with a prompt to see Dr. Week.

A, Saunders

Three Quarters of Insurance Reform Bill Debated in Virginia Legislature

In Richmond on December 14 the House Committee on Roads and Paternal Navigation will hear a push to abolish the three quarter e policy practice and shift liability for full policy amounts to insurers. Senators and delegates from Norfolk and Newport News weigh in as the law seeks to curb incendiary risk and shape new divorce and license rules. A slate of measures including a new charter for Newport News and oversight of city governance is also under discussion amid caucuses and votes.

Senate Finance Committee Niance Committee Daniel Virginia Julius Cae Sar Burrows Michigan Semetor Daniel Lane Hood Capitol Shorehum Reed Maine Houtelle Buuimhen Pulbue Tepburn Town George D. Wise Hit W. A. Tones Washi W. Tt. Trigg Richmond Texas Trigg Rim Ethics Liedmoend McBenner Petersburg Thichmond Empire Transportation Company House Committee On Portsmouth Cooke Toned Gentral Labor Union of Norfolk Charles T. Mind Boykin Newbert News Military Academy Newport News Warylek Chey Tadnay Thomas M. Williams Potter Ma Williams Willams Pes Uaerkist Parr Bowrde Supervisors Cornell Cabell Uandley Caben Keegee Gabel Cooke and Wathaway

Local Goods and Live Stock Auction Announcement

Frank HH Gale advertises new diamonds at near cost through Christmas at 1842 Main Street. The MetCleary McClellan Live Stock Co. announces an auction next Tuesday December 17 offering 250 horses including fast trotters pacers row horses from EH Kindle and about 100 mules 14 to 18 hands high. Shippers report top stock quality. buyers welcome to bid at their own price.

Frank HH Gale Main Street MetCleary-McClellan Live Stock Company EH Kindle

President Cleveland’s Norfolk Visit And Cape Charles Hunt

The president traveled from Norfolk aboard the lighthouse steamer Violet to Elizabeth City and Berkley, then to Washington aboard the Maple. Reporters and locals gathered as the president discussed news and plans while steps were taken to continue the voyage, with Cape Channel noted as a prime ducking ground near Cape Charles for his hunting excursion and return plans.

Cleveland Norfolk Berkhes She Dre iReilly Commiander Wildes Lighthouse Board Mnd Liamberton Hough Pamiico Sound Elizabeth Albemarle Chesapeake Cauhan Miliow Milcabeth City Lou Verles Madame Wood Berkley Willaim Kine Gahotehete Norfolk and Southern Railroad Maple Fais Brant Aten Washington Ums Alrock Lerkley Waishington Cheye- Link Executive Aihout Pew Mayle Thas Bernele Cheapeake Chevelute Dee Darth Mad Cape Charles Hilt

Heptasophs Celebrate Twenty Eighth Anniversary

Friendship Conclave No 2 Heptasophs plan a January 12 celebration in the central room of the conclave with a banquet and entertainment by leading talent. Rev R. H. Rawlings will deliver the sermon at Centenary M. Church and guests include local con claves. Committee members are George W. Wright W O P Gregory John Whitehead and Wm Smith.

Friendship Conehiyy George W. Wright W. O P. Gregory John Whitehead Wo. Smith Beta Dave Hnelindhag Centrity Llapenses Friendshpy Concave Ita Friendship Ranus Wirfink Columbian Gamma Portsmouth H. Rawlings Hans DSA Gregory

Officers Named for Elveton Post No 4 Colored Regiment

Officers Elveton Dahlgren Post No 4 G A R De mietiet of Virgike and North Coro link composed fof colored men bas ed the following officers Post imtender James Puller shsth term Senior Vice Commander Nicho las Langley Adjutant James PO Car ter Surgeon Joshua Brickhouse Chap lntn James J. Chomson Quartermaster John L. Gibbs Omeer of the Day Ann Hel Langley CMeer of the Guard Thom as Murrell Sergeant Major James T Hikiges Quartermaster Sergeant Bar ry Vanes Guard Ivaac Pitchett Dele ggates to the Department Encampment James P. Carter and D Langley

Elveton Dahlgren G. A. BR Demietiet Virgike North Corolink James Puller Nicholas Langley James PO Carter Joshua Brickhouse James J. Chomson John L. Gibbs Ann- Hel Langley Cmeer Thomas Murrell James T. Hikiges Barry Vanes Ivaac Pitchett James P. Carter D. Langley

Useful Holiday Gifts at Wright's on Main Street

A crowded early 20th century catalog lists ladies handkerchiefs embroidered in various borders, gent and ladies initial pieces, silk and linen scarves, neckwear, mufflers, and silver jewelry. Bargains include umbrellas, satin comforts, rugs, lace curtains, and Trish point lace curtains with prices from a few cents to several dollars.

ORNT Nottingham Wright Main Street

Demand Increason Patrol Shoes Advertised by Heller’s Store

The demand increases for our Patrol Shoes at two dollars. The sturdy shoe is suited to current weather, made with three solid leather sores in galters and laced. Policemen foundry men blacksmiths painters and all mechanics wear them. Those seeking an easy broad shoe should call at Heller's Shoe Store eight Bank Street opposite Courthouse.

Heller's Shoe Bank ‘Street Courthouse

Burial of Allen G Thurman in Columbus Ohio

Simple family burial held at Washington avenue and Bleh street with many attendees including Governor Archineley and Jix Governor Campbell. Rev J L Grover led the service with psalm reading and prayers. remains interred at Greenlawn Memorial alongside wife. Pallbearers included grandsons and nephews. casket inscribed Allen Granberry Thurman born 181? died 1855.

Columbus Allen G. Thursman Washington Avenue Bleh Street Ie House Allen W. Thurman Archineley aMciais Campbell Ley T. Neal Chillicothe J. L. Grover Grover Thurman Neo Midge Thurman Grove B. L. Rexford Universalist Church Remeling Greenlawn Greenlawn Memetarre A. Ts Thirmany Allen G. Thurman Gwynanett Am ‘ Dan Urbana Mecidin Dp Bellfontaine John G. Duns Columbus Joseph Matthews Allen Granberry Thurman

Levy Bros Extraordinary Special Sale at Levy 174 Main Street

Levy Bros at 174 Main Street launches a week long December sale featuring cloaks dress goods table linens towels gloves and blankets. The ad touts deep bargains across handkerchiefs kid gloves boas and display items with prices as low as 3c to 75c and claims unprecedented savings in dry goods during the holiday period. Chapman Jakeman listed.

Levy Stros Otter Taras Levy Main Street Levy Bros Fonds Inc Dryg Bo Levy

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