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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1895
Page
5
A Portsmouth column reviews police, traffic, and public notices, noting the police commission term ending, street work on crossings, and no major court business. It also reports a rash of thefts, arrests, and recoveries tied to Lasting’s store, Alabama Bill, and other suspects, plus community events at churches and clubs.
Judge Garnett of Norfolk will speak to Stonewall Camp members and friends on General Stewart. He will recount his time in Pennsylvania when he was aid-de-camp to the general. The talk is expected to reveal new details and draw many listeners. Cards announce the marriage of Miss Willie Gertrude Howard to Mr Corneliuk PP Batten at Friends Church on the 18th at 3 30 p m.
A newspaper ad notes an unusually wet season leaving Breslauer and Anthony with excess stock. They cut prices on all men’s, boys’ and children’s suits and overcoats to move stock, urging that the items be sold to every purchaser.
Levy Jacobs on High street announces stock reduction across suiting lines including cloths and worsteds. Former prices dropped, stating new lower tags for suits and frocks with emphasis on discounted textiles and men’s wear.
Morning session before the Mayor involved Campbell an eleven year old from Lincoln street charged with drunkenness. A negro boy Lewis about eighteen faced a similar charge for giving the boy ten cents to buy whiskey. The youth confessed repeated drinking. both were discharged with warnings. Grand Lodge visit and St Mary’s Academy drum corps highlighted local events with brief praise and notes of refreshments and performance.
On a Saturday near midnight Hattie Winnins fell at her Boat Street home while intoxicated and suffered severe burns. A man named Smanders and a Palmer assisted by carrying a hose and water to extinguish the flames, saving her from death by burning.
The Allantic Building and Loan Association elected officers and directors for its first year. George W. Jones and J. Simpson are among directors. A dividend of per cent was declared. Abs. Mam Murphy of Waterbury is visiting in Berkley. Florence S Smith and W J Parker announce their forthcoming marriage at 19 Middleton Street. Russel Hare was injured at Norfolk Academy, needing home care. An accident occurred in Merkley, La. O.C. Perrebee of Camden visits Lown relatives.
A catalog listing publications includes a pure booklet titled Leading Events of the American Revolution with two arrangements of the contents and dates, and The Snows of Ymstar Year a new novel by Wilbertine Teters from Arena Publishing Co Boston. The plot follows a Alabama native turned Italian prima donna whose career and psyche unravel in Colorado with her husband, alongside a Canadian youth and a Virginia girl in a poignant love triangle.
The Aeron Thaler Linotype Company was incorporated today with the Secretary of State to manufacture type casting and selling machines in Brooklyn. Capital is 10,000,000 with 12,500 initial capital. Directors include Ogden Mills William Whitney Whitelaw Reid Philly T. Dodge Thomas J. Etna J Clephane Samuel W. Bryn and George L. Bradley.
An advertisement claims modern mothers find Syrup of Pies more effective for gentle laxative relief for children than other options, while promoting the true remedy Syrup of Figs made by the California Fig Syrup Co.
John A. Morris notes prices for overcoats and salts, claiming $12.50 buys a beaver or Kersey overcoat and $19 salts cannot be matched in the two cities for the money. 303 High street.
In Suffolk Suffolk County Virginia December reports a social reception for Mrs Boswell on Saratoga Street features prominent attendees from Louisville Norfolk Richmond and Chase City. Henry Rooker’s case dismisses a theft warrant as attorney James A Burges prosecutes. a colored woman reports an assault claim tied to a physician's statement. property deeds advancing and town salary hikes for police discussed. park sale proceeds allocated and local stockholders discuss company matters. church events and local visits round out a busy day.
In Petersburg on December 16, officials report no update on the disappearance of Mr. Abralwm Simmons. A public inquiry led by Mayor Coker saw seven men remanded for a St Joseph’s branch incident and positions chosen for a church convention. The Methodist Ministers Association of Petersburg convened and elected officers. A corner lot on Sydney and Pine streets, owned by W Gordon McCabe, sold for 4000 dollars to A Muskina of Chesterfield.
A mangled Edenton note reports cotton shipments to Northern markets from Werte TksSt and notes carpenters busy for months with saws and bangs heard. It mentions community delight over ongoing work and local church attendance, but contains many garbled phrases and unclear dates.
Knowledge shows the remedy Pure Syrup of Figs brings comfort and health through a gentle cleansing laxative. It is praised for kidney liver and bowels action without weakening, dispensed in 60c and $1 bottles by the California Fig Syrup Co, which prints its name on every package. Do not accept substitutes.
Hlomal bane notes argue for keeping denominations under ten dollars to boost use of silver coins and silver certificates. The plan favors circulating small currency, rallying and canceling Treasury silver certificates, replacing them with smaller ones to prevent money supply loss and increase use of silver in coin form and standard certificates.
Susan V Whitehead of Greenville dies this morning. The note recalls she was a longtime local resident. Rev C M Billings has returned from the Baptist State Convention at Reidsville. Christmas trade improves as merchants report large crowds. Tobacco warehouses close on the 20th for holidays. Mrs W T Ware of Monroe visits her father Captain H W Brown.
Fitzsimmons signed articles to fight Peter Maher for the world's championship on February 14 near El Paso Texas. The match set for Texas venues marks a pivotal title clash with both fighters confirmed and contract filed.
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