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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1896

Page

2

Real Estate Rental and Insurance Listings Page

Classified notice listing rental residences and commercial properties in multiple streets and regions, including Olney Road Ghent Wor Botetourt Street and nearby lanes. Includes property owners, street names, and basic rental terms among scattered entries with partial addresses and names.

Tmoelley Stove Palichans Vite Slyent Mariner Venohurel Street Verbore Colter Olney Road Ghent Wor Botetourt St. Torres Etorg Davelling

Ambiguous OCR business notice summary

Fragment reads as a jumbled business notice listing various items and terms including deposits boxes for rent and charges. Names and places are unclear making it difficult to determine a coherent event or entity.

Rennes Honda Pinafore T& Tyree

Mayer and Co Offers Wide Markdowns at the Bee Dr. Tailor

In an item from New Main Street, Meronini Tailor and Furnisher advertises extensive markdowns for household needs and clothing. An eye care dealer promises prescriptions of glasses and lens wear with guaranteed quality amid general sales.

Wilderwerr H, D, Nichols Meronini Tailor and Furnisher New No. Main Street

Beggars ordered removed from Norfolk streets by mayor

Mayor Mayo cites a rise in street beggars as a nuisance and public affront among strangers and locals alike. An order to the police chief demands removal of beggars on public thoroughfares, with aid provided by taxation if needed, noting many are strangers visiting Norfolk.

Awithin Norfolk Mayo Chile T. L. Dornin W. TR. Mayo

Third Organ Recital at Epworth Tonight

The Epworth music society presents the annual organ recital by Mr Koerherat with Miss Armstead and Mr Torres among soloists. The program includes Auber overture, Mendelssohn songs, and excerpts from Coronation March. Tickets available for the charity event, with proceeds aiding Freemasons’ Yuletide offerings.

Auber Mr. Oerner Gavotte oMignen Tiverass Mendelssohn Mr Foe Oita Noorer Wollit Spuetah Am Osl Soly Santa Martare Eominor

Norfolk and Western Train Fare Sale Notice

Norfolk and Western routes to Lynchburg and Raleigh from Norfolk offered notably low fares with conditions for return travel. Tickets on sale December 22 and 23 with return by January 4. certificates issued by principals or superintendents enable fare collection from December through January. Information via Bosley at 611 Theket Agent and district passenger agent J. W. Courtney. details include dates and conditions for refunds and renewals.

Norfolk Lyncbhure Ani Hiedmond Rergen Stet TH. Bosley Musin Street Norfolk and Western Thepot Main Street J. W. Courtneys

Peleos and Stock for Christine at Main Street store

The advertisement touts a large and elegant stock of clothing and jewelry at 155 Main Street, Rye, with prices advertised as lower than elsewhere. It promises watches, gold pieces, Kodak items, and other goods, inviting customers to inspect a wide range of items during December.

Peleos Christine Main Street Stootk Hirsch Bensa

Weather Forecast and Observations from Washington December 17 1896

Washington forecast calls for highs near 42 as fair weather gives way to clouds in the evening with northerly winds turning southeast. South Carolina shows pleasant, warmer conditions with variable winds. The Norfolk weather office reports past 24 hours with max 42 max and min 0, rainfall 2.93 inches since December 1, and departure from normal values.

Washington Wirwinia Carolina U. 5 Department of Agriculture J. J. Gray

Mayor broadens curb on itinerant peddlers in Norfolk streets

Police Board meeting notes the mayor’s order to curb beggars and itinerant peddlers, citing merchants’ objections to outsiders selling on streets. Whistles used by transit crews to be replaced to avoid police confusion. Sunday opening of shops is being tracked. list of open venues will be compiled. Forest sworn to fill vacancy in Brambleton Ward as adjournment ends.

Tie Board of Police Commissioners Ql Meindes Baltimore Rheety Parte Ani Tatice Department Dle Lee Ofty Cetina Nice Ohlef Keel Dave Forest Atlanticity Norfolk and Western Pailway Norfolk

Storm damage and strange notes cloud Monticello Pool area

In Tuesday's storm reports detail damage near the Monticello Pool foundations and tangled wires. Affected areas include street scenes from Nachimion to Mathews with claims of a bewitched event and faint mentions of Alligator River flooding and late events around Wor.

Tuesiday Monticello Tie

County 2033 70 Entertain Delixh at The Country Club

A damaged OCR style notice details a town event at the Country Club with games, prizes, music by The Naval Boat Band, and a sale of goods to raise funds. It mentions Valentine & Stevens and FP. Jacobs & Bro. and lists items like bicycles and damels as prizes. The description is fragmentary but conveys a social gathering with entertainment and a charity sale.

Sabe Commienri Mandas, Valentine & Stevens Suothoncore PW Hickers Ufforts Javobs & Bro

Board of Health Dur Student Tubes Diphtheria Report

The Board of Health met with all members present. It adopted a plan to fund janitorial costs for January and delayed future payments pending Almshouse Committee input. A Bacteriological committee limited tests to diphtheria and croup and ordered physicians to collect cultures and submit at designated depots by 6 p.m. for transport and daily reports. Health inspectors reviewed oyster contamination sites and asked the City Attorney for power to act, publishing the full bacteriological report.

Board of Health Riddlel Almshouse McCormick Smith's Creek City Hall Dock Omee Om , Roni Hearth Norfolk Wweh Hageloch Sy. m Yo Elock Lie Peres Mike Sively Maren Pourmaey

Sixty Ninth Anniversary Banquet For Norfolk Artillery Blues

The sixty ninth anniversary of the Norfolk Uitht Artillery Blues will be celebrated February 22, 1897, with a banquet at St James. The committee lists Surgeon Leroy T. Nash as chair, Lieut John P. Revill, Sergeants M. K. Perebee, W. H. Land, Joseph Wreht, L. S. Woodsend, J. R. Bunting, Corporals C. N. Daly, C. G. A. Melvan, C. C. Jones, W. D. Walters, Privates Frank Wancock, J. N. Eason, B. D. Ames, John Arnold, Corporal C. J. Dey as secretary of committee.

Norfolk Uitht Artillery The St James Leroy T. Nash Ehairman John P. Revill M. K. Perebee W. HH. Land Joseph Wreht Woodsend J. R. Bunting Corporsis C. N. Daly

Funeral of Mr W D Aydeloite in Cumberland Street Church

The funeral of Mr. W. D. Aydeloite was held yesterday afternoon from the Cumberland Street Church where he was a loyal member. The service was conducted by Rev. O Wood and the remains were laid to rest in Ewimecel Cemetery. Pallbearers included Messrs. Frank Disety, J. W. Treashey, H. Tarrall, Waward Church, H L oO, I M. c. Keeling, John O- Gamage, and A. Wl Camp.

Tarrall Waward Church I M. c. Keeling John O- Gamage A. Wl Camp

Vetohor Disastom October 1593 Hitine Vessel List

Bureau Verlias publishes a monthly disaster list for October 1593 listing sailing vessels from various nations. Entries include American Danith Doteh Ren eh Swedish and Portuguese ships with multiple seafarers affected and one American stea uer incident recorded.

Bureau Verlias Aimerican Tiallan Newerlun Seine Steauiers Amortein Uriailan

Ivy exercises at Natok Lodes fifth lodge event

Washington Lodge No. 2 schedules an interesting and entertaining program for its fifth Ivy exercises on Friday night. Tickets available from Mr. D. Carpenter. Officers elected include W Y Williams as master and J W Basset as chaplain, with other unspecified posts filled.

Natok Lodes D. Carpenter Washington Lodge No Hee W Y Willams LL. Bramble Werimstead CG. Wrothow John W. Basset Chaplin

Night at OMden Street M BE church event draws donations

Interesting exercises at OMden Street M BE church last night featured an Epworth League social and a pound reception. A generous drive for the poor collected acceptable donations, highlighting community charity and fellowship.

Spruill Infant Die In Portland. Funeral Wednesday

HuLL-Emma Spruills life ends at his residence on Church Street. Funeral is set for Wednesday morning at six, followed by burial in Portland N C. The infant death is noted as a separate item with family names and dates.

Hull Emma Spruill Hus Church Street Melock

Matern Mother and Pleasant Syrup Advertised Claims

A fragmented ad notes the Matern Mother product and Pleasant Syrup of Pts claiming laxative effects. It mentions Wise and Californie syrups with unclear references to availability at Den the Meet Le Ne OL ns 207 shan 20 Mab street.

Nueho Fee Mae AMM Phils Salaohes Shan Mab Street

Handsome Coronation Wedding at Freemason Street Baptist

Aisa Willie Alberta Barham of this city married Dr. Benjamin Moscoe Gary of Newport News at Freemason Street Baptist Church yesterday afternoon. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. M. B. Wharton with carnation decorations and a prestige of family and guests. A reception followed at the Barhams’ home on Brewer Street, with plans to reside in Newport News after a bridal trip aboard the Washington steamer.

Freemauson Street Baptists Church Aisa Willie Alberta Barham Benjamin Moscoe Gary Newport News Freemason Street Baptist Church M. B. Wharton Mttle Alina Jessie Barham Galntny J. Herbert Cofer Norfolk J. R Bagby Kenton Aid Hoskins W.W Drewry Fayetteville N. C L. Cofer J. C. Latham Effie Cofer Richmond Lyle Pope Newsom's Alice Spruill

Cure for achin eday and lithia water remedy ad

An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with money back if they fail to cure. It features testimonials from J. Harris of Harris Springs praising Harris Lithia Water. It mentions Druseist M. L Dodson and Hartwick N.Y. noting rheumatism relief. Mrs D Robinson’s rheumatism case is cited, with Pain Dly recommended by Jon e Chamberlain as pain relief. Bottles priced at 60 cents, sold by druggists.

Moitr Seaboard Air Line J. T. Harris Harris’ Springs Hairis Lithia Lithia M. L Dodson Druseist Atlantic Hotel Lurrow, Martin & Co D. Robinson Hartwick Rolin Jon E 'Chamberlain

Remedy for flesh wounds and home care ad from 1896

Remedy claims quick healing of flesh wounds including cuts and bruises with Lightning Hoe drops and Lichiuing Hoe, sold by druggists at 25c and 50c sizes. Mentions neuralgia and rheumatism relief, with a money back guarantee. Also notes Norfolk lodge notice for Norfolk 1496 and Fifth Anniversary event on Friday the 15th at 8:10 PM with tickets via F G Carpenter store.

Herb Medicine Co Springfield Ohis Norfolk Orfolee Lodge F. G D. Carpenter Bank Street

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