Robberies Surge in Norfolk as Petition Drives Activates Courts
A Norfolk report details rising robberies despite police vigilance. The piece notes calls for whipping and hard labor to deter winter crime. It covers a break-in by James Kinsey at Graff's saloon on Water Street and a court update on multiple cases and petitions, including Downing’s sentence reconsideration and a December term docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor—Law and Chancery and Cor Peornation Courts
Norfolk
James Kinsey
Graff
Water Street
Kinsey
Heppel
J. T. Saunders
Mehmond
Yperra
William Downing
Downing
B. Martin
Marshall R. Peterson
Caleb
City of
Nortons
Tohn HW
Zeller Vz
Mitney Daurney
Re B. Beil
Americcan Net and Wine Company
Yz. Whitehurst
Norfolk College Young Ladies Present Notable Evening Show
An entertainment program by the Norfolk College young ladies featured piano duets, recitations, solos, and singing with performers including Etta Berry Lydia Macomb Louise Gale Lella Scott Annie Davis Florence A Duther Sallie Jones and Sue Russell. Later a police entry reports Richard Evans seeking a warrant against George Ballard and Emma Jackson pursuing John White alias Jesh John for an assault, with Detective Snowden and Deputy Constable McGuire coordinating the warrants and arrests in quick succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk College
Thubinstein
Etta G. Berry
Lydia L. Macomb
Lucknow
Misa
Louise Gale
Plano
Raft
Lella B. Scott
Birelezski
Annie Davis
Wagner-Liszt
Miss Meade
Shupson
Bete
Cohld
Webb
Tyes
Kamenin-Ostrow
Rubinstein
Florence A. Duther
Nesbis
Margaret Crandall
Parker
Linda Wright
Fiano
Lilet
Sallie Ht. Jones
Debating Society
Oye
Hall
Sue Russell
Richard Evans
George Ballard
Justice Dalton
McGuire
Emma Jackson
Jesh John
Jim Barbour
Snowden
McGuire Drought
Ballard
Death of Stephen H M Cherry brings funeral on Sunday
Death of Stephen HM Cherry occurs at his sister’s residence. Funeral at 2 p m from Queen Street M E Church. He was aged and served as member of Wack Hawk Tribe No 677. The Tanern of Grice T Goss conducted services for Abs Mary 5 Go’s daughter who died yesterday in Cumberland Street home with interment at Elmwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen UW
Cherry
Abs
Mary
Cumberland Street
Hey. Boon. Hatcher
First Baptist Church
Elmwood Cemetery
Interesting lecture series on electricity and health
A local Evening Pref. J 1S. Bows delivers the third in a series of lectures on electricity and its practical uses. He explains the theory and offers lessons for business and personal improvement. The First Baptist church in Wilton hosts a New Year talk by Miner on Mintwrind street, with attendees urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aly. M
Paul Inet
Ely
Wilton
New Yen
Laliding
Mintwrind Street
Hobbes
Norfolk City Briefs and Local Notices
A rundown of light local items including an art exhibition at Norfolk Carttage, a street fire on Bank Street, a fatal chimney incident on Bank Street, an arrest for drunkenness on Main Street, and social updates. Notable mentions include the death of Hester Washington, the leisure club Halcyon meeting, and commercial reminders on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Carttage
No. NG Queen Street
Hester Washington
Central State Hospital
Guy Mo Mason
Bay Line
Cet
West Virginia
Ann Gi
Leigh
Bank Street
Omeer Walker
Main Street
Halcyon
Hell
Owens
Hla
Kentlemsen
Public Health Crisis Strains Oklahoma Quarantine Rules
In Mthrie Oklahoma a fever outbreak provokes clashes as residents ignore quarantine orders to host gatherings. Doctors and volunteers face resistance while attempting to administer diphtheria treatments to ill children. A year old Elvon suffered severe illness as caregivers refused care, highlighting widespread fear and alleged withholding of medicine amid the epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diptheria
Mthrie
Okla
Dee
Maperon
Preville
Inga
Nick
Elvon
Peaysichin Aid
Mtn
Otters
Tate
Levy Bros Hargaan Steer Auction Notice Mentioned
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Levy Bros and Hargaan Steer in what appears to be an auction or notice. Details are unclear with several garbled terms and unrelated words about tiles, pres, and abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewy Bros
Levy Bros
Hargaen
Frightful Incident Near Store Ends in Turmoil
An altercation occurred around 8 o'clock yesterday near a Trent store after an advertisement for Teynsend's sale drew a crowd. A man assaulted another with a knife and was restrained by two bystanders, leaving him with head and hand injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trent
Hans
Steamer Accident Injures Deckhand at Sea
Daniel Corprew, a colored man employed on the steamer W. Petit, returned Sunday with a badly mashed foot. The injury, caused by an accident at sea near Maymouth, occurred when a member was caught in the machinery, resulting in the loss of one toe and partial loss of another.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Corprew
T W. Petit
Wilet
Miymouth
le Ger
Norfolk and Western Holiday Tickets Outlined for Christmas
Holiday rail rates advertised from Norfolk to Gynehbure and Richmond with round trip fares 5 15 and 1 40 respectively. Tickets on sale December 22 23 24 25 and 28 to January 1. return valid January 4 1897. Students may buy December 18 21 with college certificate from Hi Bassey City Ticket Agent 126 Main Street or N and W depot. E W Courtney District Passenger Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christmas Woliday Hatee
Norfolk and Western Railway
Norfolk
Gynehbure
Richmond
Hi. Bassey
Main Street
Norfolk and Western Depot
E. W. Courtney
Wonders Never Cease cures rheumatism with Salvation Of
Mrs Fr Phelis of Enfield Conn notes relief after using Salvation Of oil for rheumatism. Alfred Wisst of 20 Slain St and Cannon's Pharmacy advertise Salvation Of metal wall dealers 25 cents. Main St drug store stands Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelis
Enfield
Conn
Bey Cannon
FI Macy
Alfred T Wisst
Atlantic
Cake Walk Delayed by Poor Advertisement at Phung Street
A local cake walk drew few participants after limited ads. Steve Moud hosted the event on Phung Street but most notices failed. The walk was moved to Thursday night at 11 30 p m due to the lack of sufficient publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Moud
Tiaples
Phung Street
Cure for Cold Warns of Absent Doctor
When a family physician was away, J Y Schenck recalls using Chamberlains Cough Remedy to treat his two year old daughter’s threat of croup. He notes it relieved her immediately and would not be without it in the future. The ad also promotes laxative quinine tablets and Beechams products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Y. Schenck
Caddo
Ind
Tor
Wanner
Chamberlain
Successors to Chailatene Direct ory Co at 14 Main Street
The notice records the succession of the Chailatene Directory Co with Vickery & Co listed as agents at 14 Main Street. Detlow is noted in the text as part of the directing or settlement context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Fear
Jev
P. V. FL
Box Augusta
Maine
deStu
Chailatene Directory Co
Care Vickery & Co
Main Street
Detlow
Great Sale of Oxford Shirts and Gentlemen’s Wear
A vivid catalog style listing shows a large sale on bow ties handkerchiefs and neckwear including Four-in-Hands and silk initial goods. It highlights laundered nogits and collars, plus sterling silver accessories and linen items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honda
Oxford
Abe
Niles
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P.O
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Asna Gielring
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Chichester
Druegisis
Chemics! Co
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Star Shoe Store
Pricw
Sults
R. D. Nichols
New No
Posted States Court
Thomas Tabb
Hampton
Robert M. Hughes
FT. Wonida
Spidiers
Hughes
United States
Woodtin
Hampton and Old Penny Rathway Company
Law and Chancery Court
Lom Conner
A. R. Manekel
Williant Brothers
Geis Munther
Wehanl Morris
Robbins
Whitehuret
Jatz
James H. Stevens
J. Te Asbury Ress
Turher
Ipy
Felonious
Resault
de Qty
Paul Riddick
Mattie Winton
D. W. Jones
W. Smith
Jasper Willams
Ida Allen
Elnora Riddick
Edna Armistead
Tdl
Dorsen Mt Rel
Menardie Thay
Dan Kely
Siatur
Ophelia Hedford
Margaret Warvin
Lawler
Welen Washington
Pe Ibure
Deatiius Eid
Eleeteie
Ane Mentha
Mowe
Preaseul
Gioseph Wlopper
Wlepper
Holiday Buyers
Paney
Monnet Jong Henner
Singh
Todd Day
Mieke
Ted
Toei
Jara Sablon Collepeter K Witery
Wile Lena Fel
Hiathlsurne Reefer Sult
Just Pecvives
Toenerrow Ith
Dyer
Sohael
Anne Amitrient
Noys
Peerines
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Witha
Hermes
Bainty
Willest
Fiona Din
Neto Hi ' Fares
Fale
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Hismarek
Pete
Wes
Ieee
Conesu
Wesek
Hamdan Naellehten
Iran
Gay
Patulally Lanfiareed
Hopkins
the King of Pills
Beechams— Alechams
The
Portsmouth
Directony
Norpole Mae
TORY
J. H. Hill Printing Company
Acrus
the People's Outfitters
Main St
Winler, Aut Rhoads
X & Co
Worfolk
Cnre Virginiat
Consumers’ Brewing Co
Banta Clauz
Xooda
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