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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1896

Page

3

Southern to Advertise for New Fast Passenger Steamer

A Norfolk to Baltimore line run by the Boathern Mathway is planned to continue after a proposed Sea Board and Baltimore Steam Packet Company transfer by the Toean syndicate. Southern intends bidding for a modern steamship of high speed, with plans drawn though no build date set. The report notes extravagant opulence in royal regalia but is unclear on related dates or ownership details.

Thinoere Horak St Stoner Boathern Norfolk Baltimore Seaboard Air Line Givinigu Seaboard Baltimore Steam Packet Company Toean Syndicate Tt Uw Southern New York Sound

Sunday School Work Emphasizes Upbuilding Sunday meeting at Second Presbyterian features Prof H M Hamill of International Sunday School Assoc

The Sunday school mass meeting at Second Presbyterian church drew a small but captivated audience for Prof H M Hamill, an experienced field worker for the International Sunday School Association. He urged practical methods, unity without doctrinal stridence, and emphasized the teacher as the key to effective teaching, with focus on a Senior department and home visitation to reach absent members. He urged maintaining and spreading the gospel through active, upbuilding work within the church and community.

Second Presbyterian Church H. M. Hamill International Sunday-school Association United States Canada Hammill Nebraska Louisville Viartans New Orleans Augusta Nash Ville Dade Vansionges Catd Aorifer Ubon Thie Ava Sensees Senion Uber Jmindore

Convice Coun Crieplelers Headline Clashes With Leavenworth Figures

An obscure OCR fragment references Leavenworth, Nas, and Dee with a note about a gang of five conspirators. It mentions leader C U McKibben, a prison photographer, and a pending case involving four men sent for count.

Leavenworth Nas Dee French Bart Leavenworth McKibben

Saithern States Tele-Phone Company Elects New Officers

At the annual stockholders meeting the following directors and officers were elected. President Charles B. E. Fink. Vice President I. T. Stoke Jr. Treasurer Miro Warfield. Secretary Frederic S. Ax tell.

Saithern States Hist Qeht A. J Nrise Ts DD Starke Novrodie Soi Debe Hay Warteld James 2D. Mason Seymour Mantelbam Henry Mergunder J. A. Nk GB. Fink Maryland

New Great South American Isidney Cure offered relief

Relief claims targetting kidney bladder and urinary pain mention prompt relief for men and women. Claims include reduced water retention and pain during urination. Advertisement lists WALK & WINLIAMS of Norfolk VA as sellers and mentions Dr. Weck eye relief and a steamed hominy product with low pricing.

Iielx Walk & Winliams Druggiars Water Treet Norfolk

Far Weather Report and General Conditions for Today

Washington December 18 1896 fair in the morning with increasing cloudiness through the day southerly winds and warmer temperatures. North Carolina states fair and warmer with southerly winds and possible light local showers. Port calendar notes sun rises 7 13 am sets 4 52 pm high water 7 45 am and 8 08 pm low water 1 08 am and 2 10 pm.

Washington North Carolina

Weather observations from Norfolk department report

Norfolk weather bureau notes for 24 hours ending December 17 report maximum temperature 40, minimum 30, normal values based on year observations. Departure from normal since March 1 and since January show measurable variances. Rainfall in 24 hours recorded as 0.00 inches, total since December 1 is 2.90 inches. J. J. Gray, Observer.

Metrornlortent Mita Department of Agriculture J. J. Gray

Reunion at Country Club Opens New Norfolk Clubhouse

A large gathering of Country Club members celebrated yesterday at their elegant new clubhouse near Lambert's Point. The festivity featured decorated rooms, flowers, and a superb orchestra led by Juste Melee. Afternoon and evening refreshments accompanied varied social program, with lingering camaraderie and orderly attire observed.

Country Club Lambert's Point Tyic Thor Juste Melee Tim Teinton Berks Enlor Peseelte

Scene Created and Other Local Notices and Trials

A varied docket includes a minor bar raid with $15 theft and Budd reprimand, a seduction conviction of Elijah Eyes with parole conditional on the girl, a club charter for Brimbleton Pleasure Club to promote literature and culture, and property transfers including Mahoney to Wood and Blick to Tile with associated property values and street locations.

Rene — Ney Cove Street Budd Steve Budd Newsboysa Elijah Eyes Corporation Court Carrie Mallory Elis Norfolk J. D. Putnam de Shilppy W. A. Coke Hours Moore Cook Edward Mahoney Tex Marigaret C. Wood Cyighy Tenth Streets San Mahoney's Granby Street J. W. Blick Lovey A. Tile Sheck Andixtures WS Cove Street

Local Brevees and City Notices Highlight Courthouse Pokes

Police activity and social notices fill the page. Mrs Arrington remains at home as Sunday celebrants prep for Christmas. An electric car incident injures a dog on Church Street. A furniture firm reports special rates during delays. Misplaced names, addresses and scattered events reference church gatherings, post office wires, and local merchants in a cluttered city snapshot.

Moore Sarah Arrington Fenchurely Steoot Norfolk Cote Boplumber Church Street Souathampton Chel City Feriph Yestering Virginia Benen Atitia McAlpine Mur Stipley, Miss Mer Mer. A. Urown, 7 Holt Vtroos the Norfolls An Wysle Stoom- Doat Company Anon Hd Aeade Leis J. Kautnion Pope Uhiploetom We Ode'l Hroe Sh Commission Crom Mukemlo League Falr Bortemont Lizzie Thomas Suiliot-houge

Destrocher DS Fate and Casino Skating Garden Referenced

Fragmentary OCR describes Destrocher DS Fate in Pittsburg December. It mentions a building project, a bridge, and an investment around 0. The text claims a casino origin involved in equipment and skating facilities with a grand garden complex costing about 345,009. The reporting is garbled with many misspellings and uncertain details.

Pittsburg Oulton Ile Fee Maskin

Coelonion Captured and Trials Linked to Arvi Allen Alias Walter Cross

The report notes the capture of Coelonion and ties to trejective Arvi Allen also known as Walter Cross and Walter Irvine in a housebreaking and robbery case. Tewes remain in custody pending investigation as health and vitality claims accompany unrelated notices about Hoede Sarcanaciii and others. A trip to Washington D C is offered with December tickets valid through January 4th, 67, for Callahan agents Weg 19 20 21 27 80.

Arvi Allen Ony Son Oliver Samsted Osxenr Tolomean Walter Cross Walter Irvine Tewes Washington, D. C Callahan

Levy Bros Bargain Store Special Sale On Textiles And Glasses

Levy Bros Bargain Store runs a Great Monday Sale with discounts on curtains lace valances portieres silhouettes and more. Store at 196 Main Street new No. no lists price cuts and crowd enticing offers for Christmas gifts including glasses and home furnishings.

Levy Bros Pnd

Unclear damaged text on public health and local events

Fragmentary OCR passage mentions Washington, Dee, and La libertad with unclear references to a marbletead tig arrival and a hydraph curves port. It notes Perel plac in rom Mission alie Miate tsinod and a San Barbara chaoniel death. Registar of Vita Stillkves reports total So ent Mhoto with causes including diphitherts and malarial fever.

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Sihoday's Maks Median Event

Fragmented OCR text describes a local event at West Sanday with a meeting crept into a description of schedules and locations on Main Street. It mentions Tr. Werk and an export, with 14 locations referenced.

Werk Inde

Galveston County Courthouse Fire Damages Records

Fire at Galveston County Courthouse destroys records and shelves in the sheriff's office. Walls remain standing while power and telephone lines are affected. No motor vehicle records saved. court oathwatch and insured items are noted. Detroit and Meiel references appear as unrelated notes.

Galveston Tex Galveston County Nio Ollee Oathwatch Sao

Mislisted Vessel Action Plans and Port Facility Update

A damaged report notes circulation of notices regarding a vessel tied to Portmouth harbor. It mentions landing actions including a prop asking for return of goods and a crew tasked with keeping watch over the ship to prevent fishing operations.

Peewee) AUS BBiersae. It has proved all that was eas y

Local ad notes affordable b Na pantene products with pricing at 1.00 and 2. cents, directing readers to 207 and 2a Main Street Wittig for purchases. The fragment highlights satisfaction and value in a small town storefront listing.

Peewee AUS Bbiersae Gilvier Main Street Wittig

Gloves and Handkerchiefs at the Linen House sale

A Norfolk ad notes gloves in two price ranges one dollar and one fifty with clasps in black and color options, guaranteed quality. Handkerchiefs move freely and a half dozen make a nice gift. Linen House at 210 Church Street, Joseph Brown.

Joseph Brown Church Street Norfolk

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