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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1896
Page
4
The Portmouth Record reports on local arrests and fines for nuisance and drunkenness, shop thefts by youths, and a watchman assault incident. It notes efforts to sewer County and Crawford streets, upcoming December court term, and community events at Trinity Church and the Elks lodge.
Admiral George Brown, in Washington on business, returns home as a Virginian reporter interviews him. He cites no funds to advance yard work, notes suspensions due to lack of money, and says further hiring depends on a deficiency bill likely to pass before Christmas. He avoids Cuban question specifics, signaling hope for a large military appropriation.
The Wright Memorial M and Sunday School held a well attended revival in Lovelock Sunday afternoon. Rev J T Bosman led prayers and Rev W J Young spoke on missions. A solo by Mrs Cora Fulford Putte and a recitation by Miss Jones followed, with the group singing several hymns before benediction.
On a Saturday night two children tried to frighten inmates at a King Street house by prying a blind. The resident, startled, grabbed a gun and nearly fired before the youths fled. The incident warns that such acts are dangerous and risky for both parties involved.
A youth named Hutt of Payette street suffered a broken leg at the hip after a wheel jolt on slab wood near Momer son's mall railroad crossing. He was carried home by a brother, given medical aid, and his father contacted for further care.
George W. Morse offers hire printing office in Portsmouth for sale with a bargain claim. Potential buyers are urged to consider the deal and contact details are implied in the notice.
A report describes four Black women with babies rolling on a street near the Courthouse. One child fell from a wheeled carriage injuring the head, while parents are urged to supervise nurses. A separate note mentions a shooting during a Saturday row on Onsstere Street where John Braxton shot Scott in the head and fled.
An unknown person damaged patches and fences along Pattonette in Park View, offering a $15 reward for information. Police warn the culprit will be caught. public concern rises about this vandalism incident.
The Council forms a special committee led by President Sherwood with members Willems and Rea to confer with Norfolk and the Business Merchants Association for harbor improvement reference. they plan to meet Monday to confer.
A Sunday noon fire in Brighton near the shell road, Welorertag to U. S. WHS, consumed a double home occupied by two colored families named Barnes and Pleree. Firefighters arrived after the structure was fully engulfed. the blaze was ruled accidental with total loss to the occupants.
The Board of District Stewards of the Methodist church will meet at the Continental M church to fix salaries for district ministers. The Presiding Elder will be present. The council comprises twenty members with one from each church in the district and will be in session nearly all day.
The funeral for Mire Mary F. Davis wife of Wm F. Davis was held this afternoon from the family residence in Scottsville. The services were conducted by Rev May and the remains were interred in Chat Grove Cemetery.
Constable Carmine yesterday arrested Jim Peterson on charges of breaking into Mr Sehuck Tes house in Huntersville. Police report Peterson seized a number of articles and was committed for examination.
An old column touts Hoxeter Stomach Bitters as a safe and reliable remedy for stomach and bowel issues amid voyages and travel. It highlights enduring tropical climates and temperate zones, urging travelers and mariners to acclimate with the product. Also advertised is Hewittimer’s store on High Street offering improved Mie and median wade shoes at popular prices.
Advertisements urge shoppers to inspect holiday stock at multiple stores in Portsmouth, Virginia. Dealers promote discounted woolen goods, furniture, curtains, and home decor, with notices of imminent closeouts and storewide sales from early morning to noon. (Names include Levy & Jacobs, Charles Woolton, W. E. Virnelson & Co, J. J. Billesty, Lawrence & Welton, Crawford’s Furniture.)
Reported from Cort Street Chapel yesterday with Dr Owen in the chair. Dr Divkineen of the Religions Ternatd attended Chinland Shidays Hey, Rev Braxton Drake preached for Captisn at West Norfolk, and Rev Davis of Calvary noted a good meeting at Sputum Memorial with two admitted by lect towed for Lap Cisv cd ane. Me Mey of the University of Virginia preached at Maupih Street Church. several ministers preached, but no selection of trusten Nis was made.
The dispatch details Admiral le HMA at the preltie station and MN Department arrivals near Philadelphia. It notes sixteen days ago San Francisco operations and mentions ships in Smyrna harbor and San Francisco, with disruptions in Smyrna labor for exactly two months.
A large gathering of male members of St Pauls Catholic church met at St Josephs hall on Sunday to form a lyceum. Puther Brads Deresided delivered an address. John F B O Connor was elected president and Frank Meads secretary. A committee including J civil Mancards Johara a J Z Riley M T Brennan and Arthur Flynn was appointed to draft rules.
A scrambled note describes a boy, child of a masslob Pr, injured yesterday afternoon on Queen Street in front of his father’s residence. He suffered broken ribs and was summoned for medical aid.
A brief item describes an overnight burglary at the Yost residence where Percy Yost and his wife were out. Returning home they found their house entered and clothing stolen. A strong wind and nearby disturbances are mentioned as context.
An old style newspaper ad block touts tonics and laxatives with exaggerated claims. mentions prices like $10 and $12.50, promotions on jackets, dress goods, and textiles, plus hotel manager Major C T Picton endorsing Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. It claims money-back or satisfaction guarantees and lists sellers such as Major Picton and Lapslaurer & Anthony.
A disjointed OCR fragment mentions a county court action and an administrator case related to Gibbs and Randall. It references a collision in October 8285 in an unclear location and mentions a steamship company and steamer dg wolliston. The readable facts are sparse and not cohesive.
Fragmented OCR text from Berkeley describes a church or community gathering at Pythian hall with various officials named. The passage is garbled with many misspellings and does not specify a clear action, date, or outcome. No verifiable facts to summarize beyond a scheduled town meeting and committee mentions.
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