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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1896

Page

3

Hellers Onbe-Price Shoe Store Ad At 46 Bank Street

An old advertisement lists Heller's One-Price Shoe Store at 46 Bank Street opposite the Courthouse praising marked down goods. It also mentions O Nichols, Agent and Merchant Tailor at New No 25 Main Street offering suits made to order and neckwear. The fragment includes bits of product names and prices for rubbers and garters.

Rubbbeya Heller Bank Street Courthouse Hk. O. Nichols

Legal Labyrinth and Court Notes From Yesterday

Unusually dull court day with James Kersey a burglar case and Adolph Rice sentenced to 30 days. A teamster fined. minor cases include fights and assaults. Walter Cornick jailed for two months. Sam Gotton indicted for criminal assault on a five year old. Transfers list real estate deals and credits. notices on corporate assignments and debt payments.

Sam Cofton Teamster James Kersey J. Graff Higale Adolph Rice Allegheny Merchants’ and Miners’ Transportation Company Dora Johnson Teaamster Anderson Tr J. J. Burgess Main Street Commercial Place Mary E. Warriz Bessie Russell D. W. Wilson M. A. Atordha William Craig Merrimac Granby Street David Jones Pat Parker Nathaniel Miller Walter Cornick

SPECIAL THIS WEEN Useful Holiday Gifts Wrights

Wrights at 106 Ham Street offers a week long sale with new patterns on fine embroidered handkerchiefs from 1c to 50c and white silk handkerchiefs at 2c and 50c. ACE CURTAINS range 98c to 19.00 per pair, portieres in chenille and tapestry from 1.58 to 12.00. Lace curtains, table covers, linens, towels and napkins on special. Largest line of curtains in Norfolk with many items on sale.

Wrights Ham Street Norfolk Wright Main St New No. 370

Funeral and society notes from Huntersville crowd

The funeral of Joseph Klepper was held at 2 30 pm from his Washington avenue home with Rev O S Barten officiating. Interment was at Elmwood. Pallbearers included K E Whitehurst and C Koch. The public schools close today for holidays. A marriage unites Mr J M Morisett and Miss Daisy L Baylor at Grace Baptist Church, with a reception at the bride’s home. A charity embroidery contest at Norfolk College raises funds for two needy families, won by Miss M K Ewell. The barge Belle of Oregon brings Captain R A Harriman and Deckhand John Myers, who were injured when a tow-line broke near New York. both treated, Myers sent to St. Vincent’s Hospital.

Joseph Klepper Washington Avenue O. S. Barten Christ Episcopal Church Worden Pont Huntersville Lodge Elmwood K. E. Whitehurst C. Koch John Small Henry Proescher A <A. RR David Lozier Charles Hayes Maggie Savage R. B. Cornick C. E. Morrisett J. J. Morrisett Eilen Baylor C. J. Baylor Eme Thompson R. BE. Baylor Outten Street C. T. Ingram Norfolk College Deumbleton M. KK. Ewell Epworth Church Norfolk Lodge of Elks Sallie Kindred Winme Norfolk Christchurch Lil Barze Belle Oregon Port R.A. Harriman John Myers New York Myers de. Pettus Martie Hlospital Corps St. Vincen's Hospital

Amus Owts at Academy of Music Chri stmas Show

A lively Christmas afternoon program at the Academy of Music features The Private Secretary presented by Buddwith Travers and a small company. Tickets priced as usual invite full houses for both performances as the witty comedy promises a light, humorous outing.

Academy of Music Tie Plisana Company Pertamanves

Funeral for Stephen W. H. Cherry Held at Queen Street Church

The funeral of Stephen W. H. Cherry was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Queen Street Church with Rev. W. Meare officiating. Burial occurred in Etmanedene. A large turnout included members of the Black Hawk Tribe of Red Men, to which the deceased belonged.

Cherry Stephen WH. Cherry To'viork Queen Street M. Ehehureh Rev. W. Meare Etmaneidenetery Quihe Black Hawk Tribe of

The Wark Mrogeossingy On Safe Foundation Claims

A garbled report discusses ongoing work on foundation integrity with references to energy, concrete progress, and forty foot piles. Expert statements question stability and safety, noting substitutions and the need for a secure base.

Ile M Pmthek

Melting Delicacies and Holiday Baked Goods Debut

A fragment notes melting delicacies and Christmas treats including pistache clayite peach vanilla and creamy ehowohste. Mr Aten adds details on individual moulds beautilian bricks or freezers, shaping festive confections for delivery.

Mtr. Aten

True benefits of Syrup of Fig in laxative aid

The text extols Syrup of Figs as a gentler laxative for children and adults, claiming it is more acceptable and beneficial than other remedies. It asserts the true syrup is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company.

California Fiz, Syrup Company

Christmas Holiday Train Dates and Rail Fares

Christmas holiday dates for Norfolk and Western rail lines list routes to Lynchburg and return at 3.16, Norfolk to Richmond fares, and various tickets on sale December 22, 24, 31, and January 4. Purchases require certificates from principals or superintendents. agents Bosley and Courtney facilitate ticket sales at Norfolk and Western depot and 126 Main Street. Also mentions toys at SPAR SHOE STORE and a testimonial about Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatic pain.

Norfolk Lytchburg Richmond Path Goth Bist Bosley Norfolk and Western Depot J. W. Courtney

Norfolk Colored Citizens Plea for School Facilities

A mass meeting in Norfolk pleads for expanded educational facilities for African American children amid rapid growth. It emphasizes the city’s overall progress while urging white and colored leaders to provide adequate school buildings, noting local leaders and citizens signing as supporters.

Partlewine Norfolk New York Cumberland Street Etary Wittama Salli CorrTon Col Dogan MW. Mitchell Db 1B Bop Seaton Rev WL Howe

Visit of Miss Virgie Phillips Highlights Community Ties

Miss Virgie Phillips of Petersburg Va visits her sister Mrs. 1), Wurton on Marshall Avenue for a few days enjoying healthful holiday time in Rosmoake Va, and attends services at Trinity Church with Rev. Crider’s late service. Social events include Mrs. Dalby’s Music and Fine Arts school gathering at 406 N Maltby Ave with performances by Cora Alenior Sturden, Inez Dalby, Mabel Estelle Dalby and piano pieces.

Rey Hall Hrewn Covenue Park Hay Virgie Phillips Peterstagre Wurton Firace Garland Whitehead Lovitt Rosmoake Wireham College Revi W. Crider Cumberian Street To Morten Jo Rethy Rob Bincon Trinity Pthat Yeslentay Pultic Ediy Hesreed Mhewatll MeKonvee Griswold Weat Lovitt Avenue Imanieer Tpive Ten Cent Main Street Hopne Glends Dalbe N. Maltly Avenue John St. Sweney Seo Parry Mazurka L. Streabbog Cora Alenior Sturden Rone Inez Dalby Mabel Estelle Dalby

Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association Examined by Multiple States

Since 1882 the Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association has been officially examined and certified by Insurance Departments in Tennessee New York Ohio Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Rhode Island Missouri Colorado West Virginia North Dakota Kansas and other states through 1895. The reports affirm accurate books and upright management with every honest death claim paid in full and note the level premium system as the standard. Aug F Parvey, Missouri Insurance Department Actuary, cites the varied classes of company premiums and urges patronage for the good sold.

Insurance Department of Tennessee New York Ohio Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Rhode Island Missouri Colorado Insurance Department West Virginia North Dakota Kansas Elizur Wright Insurance Commissioner Mass Insurance Departments Illinois Texas South Dakota Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association F. Parvey Missouri Insurance Department

Unclear Musical Program Fragments At Twilight Concert

Fragmented OCR record shows Elizabeth Jakemuiu instrumental duet and various vocal pieces listed with titles and performers, including The Legend of St Pras and The Chimes. It references twilight performances, several solo and duet numbers, and community notices about rehearsals and committee actions.

Pititue Siho Elizabeth Jakemuiu Etreapeloe Mak Barah Lee Marie Puatiab Pitisateth St. Pras Sarah OO Hobart Aie Martha Wehayre Pine Mare” Moenry Jo O Lawty Vivi Lee Chapmin Iestenie Panne Hrooks Virhais J Sweney Mae Ratelle Winslow Mistex Winslow Lalor Pianngin Pip Quelles Juotes Siverioo Dalby BB. Vievwerr

Wedding Vows Read By Rev George Torres Mittlefige

The Rev George Torres Mittlefige united Miss Marcie Wellton Meturdey and the groom in a ceremony at the home of the bride’s parents 100 Witleverby Avenue Newport News. The event featured formalities, music, and a reception with immediate relatives in attendance.

George Torres Mittlefige Marcie Wellton Meturdey Anita Te Lrkles Witleverby Avenue Tnt Hellehttal W. Gi. Mattey Newport News Happs Rutledzessiow Carrie McCurdes East Norfolk

Save The Children Cough Syrup Ad Claims Quick Cure

A testimonial style advertisement from a local pharmacy promotes Bull's Cough Syrup as a quick cure for cough cold and croup. A Mir Eline from Miindow Pa. endorses it and notes it is sold for 25 cents. The ad lists Cannon's Pharmacy and other stores as retailers in Atlantic City and nearby towns.

Mir Eline Taker Miindow

Norfolk's Busy Store Promises Holiday Bargains galore

The article advertises a festive sale at Norfolk's Busy Store with deep discounts on handkerchiefs neckwear and men's shirts. It lists numerous items including linen handkerchiefs, embroidered linens, silver keepsakes, and decorative frames, claiming extraordinary seasonal value and urging customers to visit for the best prices.

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