First Winter Day Sparks City Public Works and Church Plans
A long list of local notes reports winter began yesterday with school pay, church services, and public safety. The hospital project advances, union depot work, and street repairs occupy civic attention as telegraph and water infrastructure improvements proceed. A summons targets youths for disturbing a Chinese laundry with firecrackers.
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Mayors Court
Columbia Street
St. John's Diystery
Croker
Naviel
Stonewall Camp
John A. Morris
Chambers
Tyr
Hinds
Union
Witte
I. R. Oriffin
W. N. Deeks
Tigh Street
Mteen Ata
Jie
Owens
Norfolk
Garethi
Rome
Tilon
Patie Moup
Mandy
Eprine
Vireinik
Columbia and
Crawford Streets
South and
Wrehington Street
Saturday Morning Sale At Mamma Store
Hundreds of Christians attend a Saturday morning sale at Mamma Store with discounts on gloves children's wear and jewelry. The advertisement lists low prices on ladies gloves and children's wear and notes reductions on carpets refrigerators canopies and oil cloth for thirty days at Hamillilfs 220 High Street and J S Crawfords.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nerloawenr
Hammilil's
Hijch Street
J. S. Crawford's
Meeting of the State Board of Embalmers
The State Board of Embalmers met at W B Johnson’s office to receive renewal applications for 1896 licenses. An accident report notes a 10 year old boy seriously injured from a porch fall on Henry Street. A dress maker, Miss Nate Rawls, dislocated her knee after a fall on High Street and was treated by Dr S Dope. The Seaboard Air Line served sixty days notice on Commissioner Maines of the Southern States Freight Association, hinting at potential aggressive moves against rivals. No Seaboard officials were seen yesterday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Embalimers
State Board of Embalmers
Wm. B. Johnson
Maj. L. T. Christian
Richmond
Geo. Wurls
Winchester
C. W. Woolwine
Roanoke
B. Wheatley
Alexandria
W. B. Johnson
Lcenses
Joseph Minno
Henry Street
Hope
Board Air Line
Maines
Souther States Freight Association
Beaboard Air Line
Seaboard
Suffolk
Specia
Auitur
Ofice
G. W. Nurney
J. Walter Hosier
Fmewat
Cort
Southwinpter
Pines
Ve. Edwards
Commonwealth
Miapete
Nolle
Cormnneatt Welll
Latham
von Weber
Dimne Dilels
Klein Annie Louise Twitty
Ial
Louise Urquhart
Birives
Lara
Ruby Cibo
Terrett
Annie Mitchell Liurtt
Avalon
Tayuis Grogis Nor
Laura Virginia Willey
Mabel Plorence Diss
Mana
Sertereereen
Brahms Lelia Beraud Sayige
Marye Annie Oo Sutton
J. Pherponrah-bye
Malti Vertisterce de CO
Alcy Claes
Edwards Lizale A
Tucker Lady
The
John Richardson Wilby
Mano Solo
yPetit Olera
Tine” Orere
Eeeseee DM
Cralk Fhood
Queen
Mary
Tennyson
Gertrude Schellfieer
Gerthe Eisener
Louise
Burges
Brownley Odom
Brahms
Deepaulit
Trenry Johnson
Colorad
Johnson
Assesa
Drewerts
Aod
Defaad
Chistmas
James HH. Smith
N.go. Nor
Dinner Street
He. Lee
Wilbon Toddick
Sleepy Mole
N. G. Norfleet
James H. Smith
North Main Street
County Clerks Office
Ninsenmond County
John Weed
Mary Trooper
W.og. Paryar
Sudk Ait Lary Academy
Warrenton
Ted “Wiion
Christmas cheer and local notices in Portsmouth
A fragmentary historical newspaper page highlights holiday requests for charitable church drives, a court appearance notice for a person named Pow, and a sequence of ads from merchants like CHAS. ROWELTON & Co and M. ROSENRRIUM. It shows public fundraising for the Poor, shopping promotions, reduced prices on suits and overcoats, and local business appeals on High Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reduetler
Portsmouth
M. Rosenrrium
Mish Street
Bargain Blanket Sale at A. J. Phillips Store
One week bargain event featuring discounted wool and synthetic blankets, shifts in price from $10 to $6.90 and $7 to $3.90, plus a 25 dozen supply and a loom of assorted shirts reduced from 50 cents to 49 490. notes on stockroom clearance and new front display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Pillips
Oxford Hall
Suffolk County Notes Audited Finances and Contempt Fines
Suffolk County reports detail a recent association audit showing a $50 net gain from October celebrations and a court session fining four individuals $50 each for contempt. A college recital and local map relic highlight town culture and history, with notices of obituaries and residents visiting relatives in nearby counties.
Political debate and Senate adjournment noted
The scene captures a Virginia Senate session where a resolution on financial policy and open diplomacy is debated. Key figures like Mr. Allen and Mr. Cockrell shape the motion, with a vote tally of 24 ayes to 24 nays as a tension point before adjournment. Also referenced is Dr. Flower, a controversial Boston specialist, touring the South to lecture on cures as part of a broader public interest.
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Chazell
Shire Shipy Cocti
Lhoth
Bert Goearegadis
Peetelert
Serviers
Treasury
New York
Mtearehond
More Allen
United States
Betes
Tilke Eral
Monroe
Popudiet
Abe
Platt
Foodie
Pingnes
Wis
Tyens
Nays
Sewell
Sherman
Smith
Thurston
Wetthern
Naye
Allep
Atneon
Bukter
Diite
Rerey
Plackhinn
Butler
Cad Cages
Chilton
Chirk
Cockrell
Dulbeds
Ijl Hon
Tmarris
Tones
Ark
Nev
Kyl
Mite
Mitchell Ore
Morgan
Nelson
Maseo
Peter
Tperletos
Jori Grew
Tritoguuadl
Rane Stewart
Teller
Ima
West
Yoo
Wiebe
Waasett
Wilswattmese
Allen
Pirnance Bas
Alfred Eo
Senate
Coneliie Herk
Incipient Panic Follows Bank Secretary Meeting
A bank officials meeting sparks fear of a panic as large denomination notes flood the market and counts of 1,000,000 in notes strain currency offices. Stocks falter with declines at the Stock Exchange. firms Nichols Frothingham Sands and De Neufville fail amid broker concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cehea
Enn
Weichet
Treliviel
Trevor
AMS
Wyland Institute Recital Heads Berkeley Event
In Berkeley the Wyland Institute presented a pupils recital with Miss Lahn Butt as principal and several teachers in attendance. The program included piano solos by Virginia Jones and Annie Ninomi, recitations and songs, with notable numbers like The Bone of Violets and Tin the Forest. The event followed a note on a deed of assignment involving Chestnut street and Mr George G. Martin as trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piero
Verees Aang
Sele “Lichnerette
Gelhel Mies
Virginia Jones
Ione Soto
Goener
Ihe
Gbntys
Mompson
Teddi Winntodwer
Wollenhnugit
Mies
Annie Sitemt
Chestnut Street
Yeetonliny
Cheorge G. Martin
Dy Tilisely
Wis
Ananelal Troubili
Th ‘Tl
Wilson
Marleen
Ming
AL Eliott
Nettle
Harry We Meads
Lee Street
Ryland IN
Pinnoe
Newport News Happenings and Holiday Events
Newport News notices announce St John’s Day services at lodge No 241 on Dec 7 with St Tahmany No 5 Hampton joining. A Donkey party at the Military Academy marks the Christmas departure, chaperoned by Mrs Newton. A German New Year’s night at the Casino is planned by local women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port News
Wil Lodge
Hampton Lodge
Bremond Lodge
Military Academy
Aroas
J. KK. M. Newton
Newport News
Public Auction for Gent's Furnishings at Store No 6
Public auction at Store No 6 Meh street begins 7 pm Saturday December 21 185 with Gent's furnishings and suitings to be sold cash terms. Proceeds held by Griffin trustee for Goode and Goode of New York. Second item mentions a social event at Old Point and an informal gathering in honor of Miss Cox of Hichimewil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Goode
Mrs. Goode
New York
Wes
Old Polnt
Ely
Wey
Gaard
Hi. OM
Cuttin
Miss Cox
Hlehimewil
United States
I. Jond C
Samuel
Cooke Streets
Portamouth
Local News Briefs From Elizabeth City and Nearby
The town reports piles completed on Poindexter Creek and crews moving to Timber Creek to finish drainage work. Contractor Browne finishes pile driving while Ch Seobt announces sale of mill fixtures. Missing woman Vielon Daman未 reported absent since yesterday evening, police cautioned.
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Miiaiheth Clin
Dee
Spetini
John We. Janks
Norfolk
Vistine
DS. Cramer
Maula Street
Mies Mary Thowith
Washington
Ah 1. Hirrett
Privthup
Louis
Theseholaes
Wanon
Browne
Poindexter Creek
Wecuples
Pmberreek
Ch Seobt
Ch Seobt, Pecetvir of the Tones Mirmificturing Company
Eame
Vielon Daman
Thas
Syrup of Figs Promises Pure Laxative Benefits
Advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as an appealing liquid laxative that cleanses the system and relieves colds headaches and fevers without weakening organs. It claims wide medical approval and notes bottles cost one dollar and ten cents with California Fig Syrup Co as the sole manufacturer.
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California Pig Syrup Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pulon
Pollee
Benti Powis
Simms
Roenevoalont
Hristian Union
Cristian Union
Privetow
Chas. Rowelton & Co
Breslavuer & Antitony
High Street
Levy & Jacobs
von Inven
Pearson
Stephen F. Whitman
Ferry News Store
Water Street
Vera Beringer
Phunderoey
London
Wilds Happernr
Juliette
Romeo
Esme Bor
Prince the Anus
Charlotte Cushman
Elocution
Suffolk College
Suffolk Fair Association
Conurt
Nansenond
Euar- Bolin
Sale Dees
Tre Pyoctim & Gawoe Co., Cir
Witter
Amall
Sith Avenue
Gah
John W. Burrow
Be. Irc
Beater
Flower
Boston
Plower
Toston
AL Danville
Vian
Tharton
New Atlantis House
Mandath
Ey Aend
Tessie Elietp
Mains Express
Berkeley
Newport News Happenings
Aly O Berman Pride Theatre
DAVIS
the Liveryman
Middle Street
Adv's
John CG. Niemeyer
Londons
Rely
Lambton
Windetl
Seaboard Ale Line
Elizabeth City
Hantal Miay
WN. White
Ilight
W. Hudgins & CO
Co. Nash's
High ST
Legac
Sengson
W. C. Nash
Scott
H. L. Page & CO
Enomine
Brandt
Crawford Street
Higistreet
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