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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1896

Page

3

Our Wood and Coal Co Offers Bargains and Delivery

An old time advertisement details Our Wood and Coal Company at Henry and Chapel streets Wil rrceive prompt attention offering cord wood at three dollars per card split and delivered coal at rock bottom prices telephone 299 or postal inquiry. Also mentions an art exhibition at Norfolk College tomorrow evening and weekend hours plus health tonic for headaches and a selection of beverages and prepared foods.

Rock Barlon Mur Wood and Coal Company Henry Chapel Streets Woot and Coal Company

Republican State Committee Meeting In Virginia Today

The Republican State Committee meets at noon today amid unpredictable results. Arrivals include General James A. Walker and others from Staunton, West Point, and Danville. The Tidewater GOP Association plans a layout at their rooms for supporters as some Lamb backers push endorsement.

Republican State Committee James A. Walker Minth Morgan Treat West Point Brown Allen Staunton Barksdale Danville Tidewater Republican Association

Development meeting of Willeired property explorers

A group of Northern capitalists led by William Keltoy and others convened to discuss the creation of a new development company. The meeting aimed to consolidate capital stock and plan the transfer of property, with John A Resane and Frank taking leading roles and William F. Taylor holding a controlling share. The agenda focused on forming the new corporation to facilitate land development and capital investment.

William Keltoy Samwel WN Jorden John Resane Frank New Butt Willeired Meh Ain Page Mer Mare Taylor Ft Aive

Lowenburg Converdale Car Project Details Emerging

Fragmentary notes describe a proposed conversion of a car model by Joan Ptenitiead DveMP and Benjarin Is enberp from Wiseltevene to serve as a private rest. The plan includes routing via Norfolk railroad lines and street alignment, with references to committees and legal authorities and partial technical specs.

Onvert Joan Benjarin Isenberp Wiseltevene Wars Diloe Ottes New York Whitidelohin Norfolhe Norfolk Tuite Ra- Ville Tealle McOnotriee

Sunday School Address On Effective Methods

A speaker with extensive experience in Sunday school work will deliver an address this coming Sunday. Prof Mo Hamel of the International Sun and Cheats union will discuss the best methods for Sunday schools and share insights from long practical work.

Mo Hamel Derry- OU

Patience and Potent Bitters for Nervous Digestion

The text promotes a tonic named Bitters as a remedy for wakefulness and digestion, claiming it supports the brain nerves, stomach, liver, and bowels. It links improved sleep and calm nerves to restoring digestive harmony and general vitality. The language imitates old patent medicine style urging use of the product.

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Warline Array Provides Colorful City Battalion Drill

The city military held a regular battalion drill at Armory Hall led by Lieut. George W. Taylor. Three infantry companies from the Fourth—Leethes, Norfolk City Guards, and the Jacksons—trooped in line with precision praised by spectators, mainly Indians. The Naval Post Band played martial tunes before a lively dance sequence drew the crowd together for an evening of music and celebration.

Armory Hall George W. Taylor Leethes Norfolk City Guards Jacksons

In Gay New York at the Academy of Music Tonight

Canary and Lederer present In Gay New York for Klaw and Herranger management at the Academy of Music tonight. The Atlanta Constitution notes the show’s New York setting and the potential for crowd appeal, referencing rail fares, hotel proximity, and the production’s acclaim while warning of social and political tensions.

New York Canary and Lederer Vines Canary & Aeervey Wichow & Vihinger Boise Athavia Meropolis York

Local Brevities and Scribbled Updates from Town

A jumble of short items mentions Mr Adam Tredwear and Mr Parrot ill in New York Street area. The pilot boat Reiler tied up in port with revenue cutters Namiltan present. Rev Dr Howellson prefers Mille hore A Rusiy and plans for a weatherite new device. A Sunday School pageant, courthouse news in N C and Holland visit by Mrs. Mettiinan fill the fragment.

Adam Vie Elas Reiler Namiltan J. C. Parrot Dre J. TR Howenon Lnver Interna Synilay School Lipa Mettiinan Rome Holland Mteveent Wits N.C Chapel Street

Market report for cotton and futures amid steady and declined prices

The report notes mixed cotton market activity with New York futures down 1 to 12 points while cash markets show steady to firmer tones in some regions. U.S. volumes include 428 bales of spot receipts and 28990 bales in February, with week totals around 2,802 notes and 7,815 bales last week, as markets soften in Orleans and Savannah regions.

Wistwiy New York Stlee New Orleans Orleans Seine Savanah Souther Iind

Portenouth Event Promises War Themed Sideshow

A 19th century fundraiser described as a large scheme offers a tableaux of Civil War survivors and themes of sedition. It promises patriotic appeal and a dramatic performance by musicians under orchestral direction.

Talmatie Shinp Portenouth Presone Hootbert & Sullivan Muste Penes

New Great South American Kidney Remedy Claims Fast Relief

Remedy touted as curing distress in six hours by a “New Great South American Kid” relieves pain in bladder kidneys back and urinary tract. Claims rapid relief with instant ease in water retention and passing urine. Marketed by WALKE & WILLIAMS druggists of 343 Water Street Norfolk Va.

Wuiney Mladder Walke & Williams Water Etreet Norfolk

Simon Capps Bail Granted in Priddy Damage Case Raid

Disjointed OCR report notes Simon Capps jailed then bailed for 5000 in a Priddy damage matter tied to a Percy Robbery case. Mentions Charely Lewis shooting at Seelinger’s Talbot Street bar and various defendants with penalties or sentences in the Corporation and Police Courts.

Simon Capps Charely Lewis Leobert Whitehurst Princess Anne Councy Allantie City Cornelius Smith J. M. Churdis Ghent Flena

Judge clears Park Place land case and police court docket

Judge W B Martin presided in the Court of Law and Chancery disposing of the Park Place Land Company contest and a failed new trial motion in Pridily vs street railway. A police court docket included several minor thefts and tramps. one youth admitted paying a detective to gain entry but was deemed untrue, and others faced fines or removal from the city.

W. B. Martin Court of Law and Chancerw Park Phage Land Company Mb Ense Mnestil Wild Ube Plate Pridily Plinitt Aweoonlly Yuaterdany Haetiee Manmlithong Eise Sien K. Mayfeld Sain Ree Ttrooks A . Bruce Tom Havin Perry Yratahtonon Wid A Youn Wetries Voluntary Sinternes Meppel Morris Goslow Olootine Jesse Duvel Frank Thoms Tam Pawlkner Vf Wieory

Norfolk Virginians Voice Global War Service Plans

An AMNEWASGIT style piece argues for U S efforts to provide aid and services at home and abroad amid a world war. It mentions unity, liberty, and national resolve, with calls to support allies and to prepare for postwar services and industry, stressing patriotism and mobilization.

Armastrone Association elects officers amid racial tensions

The Armastrone Association, guarding welfare of the Hhimpten Neral Pstitute, held a meeting to elect officers for the coming year. Key posts filled include President W. de Sebleto-Vin, Vice-presidents Morris K. des sup and Arthur Curtiss Jamies, and corresponding secretary Moore yy Aneney, with officers addressing opposition to negraes entering the fence of work and education.

New Yorks Doe Armastrone Association Hhimpten Neral Fields Helen Villard MWG Seyepredin Aniong Bean Hone Hall George Fo Praobods Mes Thome Suto Miss Prancisoc Kaylew Mre Sohtertein Lloyd M Twerein Phelps Stokes Hlts Prissol Peitcipal Putin Geinhia Sehletfelin Nurden Morris K. Dessup Arthur Curtiss Jamies Almon Goodwin Din Maw C. A. Poole Meoree Yy Aneney Mas Brieo A. S Wrlaset

Shrewd Handkerchief Buying Offers Decorated Accessories

Miller, Rhoads & Co advertise a wide range of embroidered and linen handkerchiefs, gloves, and Hosiery items. The notice highlights open work embroideries, pure linen, and various priced goods with emphasis on tailored finishes and gift-ready presents.

Local District News On Norfolk Street Padways

Fragmented text reports a man named Joseph Khper with injuries at his Washington home and mentions Justice A. H. Hawkes improving after illness. It notes management on Norfolk street paths and efforts toward betterment of culture on Central Avenue, causing some residents concern.

Joseph Khper Migs Wise Savage Central Avene Jefe Sesterdale Hicke Ham A. HH. Hawkes Koeterday Norfolk

Quiet Richmond private marriage amid family circle

In Richmond this afternoon at 6 30 o clock a small quiet wedding will occur for Miss Weet Gy Street and Mr Ambrove Page a local secretary of the Norfolk family connections and Mr Mose Ethel McDowell listed among attendees as the families honor the nuptials amid a restrained ceremony.

Tocurera Col in Yne Dat Quinine Tablets Ad

Aduertisement claims Luxelive Bromo Quinine Tablets cure or money back. Druggists offered refund if not cured. Includes garbled pricing and nonsensical timing details.

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