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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1895

Page

2

Colored men ratify Lamb for State Committee chair

Third Ward Republican League fixed a meeting at Tidewater area to ratify Col William Lamb as chairman of the State Republican Committee. Bowden sent word he was ill and could not attend. Resolutions praised Lamb and urged loyal Republicans to support him while noting discontent over previous leadership and recognizing George Plowen’s past service. A large, mostly colored crowd attended, with speeches by J C Ashbury and W H L C Grown.

Third Ward Republican League Wm. Lamb State Republican Committee William Thorogood Bell Bute Street Lonmib W. HL. Oc Republican State Committee Willan Lamb Tetuder Atatesman William Mahone William Lamb National Committee Virginia Republican Party Virinka George Plowen Kev Mylene Tidewater Ehomelehip Congress Voles Cor Dink Wwe

The Twenty-First Annual Meeting of the Cotton Exchange

The Norfolk and Portsmouth Cotton Exchange held its twenty first annual meeting with J O W Perry presiding. The president reported a 1854 95 season marked by record production of 9 901 261 bales and 435 mills in the US, with 32 new mills added that year. Southern consumption was 362 838 bales. Norfolk receipts declined 5 9 percent due to rail and distant ports. Coastwise trade prospered as Norfolk’s port activity and ship shipments rose. Total Norfolk cotton receipts for the season reached 480 259 bales, with 51 100 bales in previous year. Directors’ election set for next meeting. inspectors named. Meeting adjourned.

Norfolk and Portsmouth Cotton Exchange J. O W. Perry Elaly Southland United States Norfolk Agervic Virginia Newport News Pees Dynes Orie Otto Cutton Ineretia Mur Port Messrs WL Fy Gregory J. Mherthn Thomas R. Cooke

Meeting Disrupted by No Quorum in Perkley Journal

Citizens plan a meeting after both councils failed to form a quorum for a joint session on the Perkley annexation issue. Attendees from Annexation Committee and Opponents listed, with Winston presiding. A wedding notice and social details follow, noting a reception and the bride’s attire.

Couneils Perkley Jungithon Ktehaethon de Moetlige Micotine Aldo Soentlemen Messrs Morum Tiiek Boas Collins Thyslop Leelesty Leelesty, Camp Anid Stheleen Connell Winston Veet, Wehton Geodrichy Fricicy Annnexation Conunktte W. Roelfeller J. A. Slaymarker M. Miller John WL Wrenn J. W. Meo Eh M. WrWerhige Ti Williams Lo Porkley C. Buren Borkley Chor W. Jones Mek Woodhouse Sod Poindexter

Viehkerg and sSpevind Gift Sale at Reduced Prices

Rich gifts largely discounted with books under half price. Stock includes handkerchiefs gloves jewelry boxes manicure sets and cases Onyx tables carriages bohl pens games novelties bric a brac and a toy exhibit. Norfolk market stock highlights Watney Holiday goods Vanished stock sale by Viehkerg and co 121 Main St Norfolk Va.

Norfolk Vickery & Co Main St Deld-Ty Nolin

Local Norfolk Notes Highlight City Hall Cupola and Weekend Events

A condensed Norfolk Chronicle records quick updates from the growing port city. Mentions repair work on the A. D. Lawson schooner at Graves’ yard, a Mayor Pettit portrait exhibition, and Mr. A. Mek. Griggs’s holiday trip to Athuta. Norfolk football meets Suffolk Academy Friday. Christmastide plans unfold across churches and schools. A leaking coal harbor lading at Boston docks required pumping, while a street quarrel left Whitfield injured. Other items note a Kindergarten entertainment, pro-Cleveland letter to the New York Herald, and court proceedings in Boggs vs. Borers.

A. D. Lawson Graves Mayor Pettit Recey & LA A. Mek. Griggs Athuta Norfolk Suffolk Academy Boston Stormera Fey J. Young Granby Street M. i Richmond Bo Marey Emily F. Northam Cape Henry Wis Arthur Whaid Cucen Janes Weslonley D. Whitfield Whitfield Bute Street Asa O'clook W. J. C. Elis New York Herall Cleveland John Tilton Belese Court of Appeals Boggs Borers Modan Steven W. Carter Wye OW Harry PL Dinbeck Mt Yeune White Puntereville Bel Teastas Young Lady Manchester

Ovation of Appreciation at The Hub Holiday Carnival Sale

Thousands gathered at The Hub for an Ovation of Appreciation. The Holiday Carnival Sale drew eager buyers as prices ran almost next to nothing, promising a community blessing. See the windows.

Norfolk

Hub's Holiday Carnival Sale Promises Low Prices

We will double our force of salesmen today as the Hub announces a grand Carnival of Low Prices in Morfolk and nearby areas. A purchase of over $7,000 in fine furnishings from BERNEY BROS. trustee enables drastic discounts on shirts underwear hosiery neckwear gloves and clothing at about 50c on the dollar.

Berney Bros Baltimore Saeneas Floral Exchange Granby Street

Prize Turkey contest ends with Dec 22 reveal

Readers send in answers to the Prize Turkey question asking what great American history event the name THE HUB evokes. A 20‑pound Christmas Turkey will go to the first correct respondent. Winners announced next Sunday December 22.

HUB

Resolutions from Pocahontas Council 43 Mourning loss and memorials

The Pocahontas Council 43 memorializes a member lost, notes duty to virtue mercy and charity, and orders minutes and publication. It records obituaries and family notices, including a infant death and a public memorial service timetable. The document lists committee members and secretary, with personal details and a funeral notice.

Mocahontas Council Hoya Arcane Siice Joand Brether Mpomas Knon Mornhenios Council Hell Pocahontas Cornell Tyke Olay

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