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Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1896

Page

6

Wedding bells bless Suffolk nuptials and veterans bash

A busy Norfolk county pageant notes the marriage of Miss Alice Virginia Haughnant to Z Witmer Dennis at Ebenezer church Barretts Neck with many attendees from Suffolk and Maryland. The Tom Smith Camp Confederate Veterans plans a January 1 celebration for General Lee’s birthday with parade, ball, and tableaux to aid veterans in need.

Suffolk Nansemend County Alice Virginia Haughnant Z. Witmer Dennis Ebenezer Methodist Church Barrett's Neck Virginia Maryland Garrett W. Houghwant F.G. Dennis Machiponge Northampton County Barrett Newlk Tom Smith Hubert E. Lee Wol. Thos W. Smith John M. Shepherd Cal Boykin John FP. Lotain King William W. Spencer Lucy Ann Howell Spencer Cleopus Pullen Max A. T. Weyhman Andrew Short West Jericho Henry H. Hodges Sarah J. Harrell Holy Neck William DB Wright James de Bills Eiiss Emma Powell Will Flomorrow John W. Gay John ©. Gay William Urquhart Mr. Gay S. Hosier Annie Copeland Jair Edgar Applewichie Calverelty Susie Prentis Norfolk Friends Prank John Holladay Elon College N.C John W. Ames Henry Powell Bride Nee Butts George W. Butts Chucka- Wek Port Norfolk Portsmouth Wiliam Gillette Edwin Ravers Sheriff Baker

Courtleigh Seeks Marriage and Business Pact Amid Proposals

In a tense exchange, Old Brambles questions Courtleigh about marrying his daughter Mabel and joining the family business. Courtleigh counters with plans to marry Mabel, travel, and share future proceeds, while the old man weighs the arrangement against inheritance and partnership prospects amid wartime era currency and historic references.

Courtleigh Mabel Nse

Death remedy sparks debate over mercy killing by California pastor

Rev. Charles W. Wendte of Oakland argues that hopelessly ill patients in agony should be allowed to die with family consent and medical approval. He envisions a governor appointed eight member panel including physicians and officials to authorize a humane death after full investigation and proven incurability. Public sentiment appears divided on the proposal.

California Charles W. Wendte First Unitarian Church Oakland Cal Wendte CiWwilleedl Hey Charles W. Wendt Dr. Wondte

A Poor Singer's Romance in a Russian Ruble Tale

Pauline Bradshaw Inberitk Fortune once a Chicago vaudeville singer now in New York accepts a 60 000 ruble bequest from a presumed Russian admirer who died She recalls Count Vladimir Rostoffski who wooed her then vanished with diamonds and savings The tale blends romance loss and a bounty from beyond Russia The other matter recalls a Bengal court martial in 1800 for mutiny and execution of a private and two others on April pages

Pauline Bradshaw Inberitk Pauline Bradshaw New York Chicago Pauline Rero Vladimir Rostoffski Pauline Bradsilaw Fifth Bengal Regiment Dia

Ocean Tenements and Sponge Culture in Florida Waters

An official report from Washington discusses Charalampos Chorphios a Greek merchant seeking a concession to cultivate sponges in Florida. It details methods of artificial culture favorable to increasing supply, notes opposition from local fishers, and explains sponge biology and cultivation techniques.

Department of State Washington Mytilenos Charalampos Florida Erante United States Flu Commission Malia New York Journal

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