Tailor shop marks holiday sales and a family illness
Eiverything marked down for the holidays remains available at Marchant Tailor and Furnisher New No 125 Malin Street. The wife of D Robinson a Hartwick prominent lumberman suffered rheumatic fever for five months. Chamberlains Pain Balm is praised as effective, sold at 60 cents per bottle by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Nichols
Marchant Tailor and Furnisher
New No
Malin Street
D. Robinson
Hartwick, N
Robinno
Chamberlain
Evie
The Record of a Day in Norfolk Society
A collage of local happenings notes comings and goings of residents, visits from officials and doctors, house parties, entertainments, and a quirky aside about cockroaches attracted to ink at The Virginian office. Names include Dr Thomas H Barnes, Judge Premus, Prof J W Kelly, Mr Hugh Henry, Mr A Duncan, Mr G M Serpell, Miss Apple Smith, and Mrs G R LeRoy among Norfolk and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Barnes
Nansemond County
Premus
Suffolk
J. W. Kelly
Uteblane, Academy
Yesterdday
Savannah
Huston Wharf
Hugh Henry
Hampton
Hampton-Carlisle
A. Duncan
Robert Johnson
Ghent
G. M. Serpell
Duke Street
Liberty Reptst
York Street
W. T. Giitchrist
Norfolk
Misa Nora McNeil
Washington County
New York
Miessra
Antonio Smith
C. Moran Berry
Shakespeare Club
Soutern Jates Telephone Company
Alfed Duncan
Arch
City National Bank
PF Pao
F. C. Petrie
Scotland
Pc, Dewrie
Er Floral Company
Wmliv
Percy Petrie
N.L
Bune
Ian Campbell
Johnostons
Annindate
Miss Metre
Helen Campbell
Ady
Charles Prohman
California
Cone
Virginian
Golf boom in country laid out by merchants today
The article notes talks of developing golf courses in the country and plans to promote the game locally. An enterprising merchant has already announced supplying golf sticks, signaling growing interest in golf infrastructure and equipment.
Syrup of Figs Popular Laxative for Children
The Modern Mother notes her children are more easily coaxed to take a gentle laxative with Syrup of Figs. She finds it preferable to other remedies and says children enjoy it and it benefits them. It is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oie Maii
Amenca
Deane
Dr. Deane
DR. J. A, Deane CO
Kingston, N
California Big Syrup Company
Special this week handkerchiefs and linens sale
Special this week at Wright's 196 Main St Norfolk line includes new handkerchiefs for ladies and gents at low prices. Gents white silk handkerchiefs offered, plus curtains from 98c to 12.00 a pair and chenille portieres from 1.98 to 12.00. Special prices on table linens towels and napkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Wright
Main St
New No
Seaboard Financial agent change aims at neutral talks
The Seaboard Air Line board met in Portsmouth to discuss removing the Mercantile Trust as financial agent and selecting a new one. President Hoffman argued the move stemmed from General Gill’s pool to gain Seaboard control. After Baltimore talks between CW and Hoffman, frictions eased and a fresh alignment was expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
R. Curzon Hoffman
Mercantile Trust and Deposit Company
Baltimore
Seaboard
Hoffman
Joh Gill
Hollmann
Iis
General Gill
Louis MacLane
D. Fisher
Mr. Hoffman
Hoffman-McLane Pool
Mercantile Trust Company
Seaboard Securities
Raven
Alr
Rentlemen
Tt Ie
General GU
Rumors Surround Murder at Oceana and Rising Tensions
Reports claim a sensational Oceana murder of John King by the son of his wife’s lover amid alleged complicity by both. Fear and racial tensions intensify as factions threaten vigilant action and possible transfer of suspects to Norfolk, stirring community upheaval and calls for justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oceana
John King
King ix Sti
Sana
Princess Anne
Norfolk
A Graceful Couplinent at Temperance Union Meeting
A Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting yesterday saw president Mrs Jones prevented with an onyx tab and amber lamp presentation from Nor folly Portemouth, Berking and Arande City unions. The event included resolutions urging restraint from intoxicants this festive season and announced a pound reception for the Crittenden Home with requests for donations, especially for Buell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman'a Chris- Han Temperance Union
Mra
Landsanine
Aceirt Feom
Norfolly
Portemouth
Berking
Arande City
Aled
LL Weme
Mra. Jones
W. C.D. 11
Crittenden Home
Buel
Closing Exercises at Miss Leache and Miss Ghiselin School
The Closing Exercises featured simple Christus songs by pupils and a Christmas poem, carol, and a spotlight on “Christ In the Quarters.” A Christmas offering collected gifts for the poor, pleasing the audience and praising the teachers. Also notes holiday closures: W-No Remedies sale ends December 26 at Rivertown and the Woman’s Work Exchange closes December 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leache
Ghiselin Yeater- Jay Aufterncan
Scotland
Capps
Christ
Mahone Poker Hand Tale in Washington Bluff Scene
In Washington a General Mahone poker story unfolds with a casual high stakes game among senators. The dealer tests him with a bluff producing four queens and a straight flush, Mahone calls and wins with a four of a kind. Laughter follows as the players toast and pay for the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General Mahone
Chamberlin’s
Lex
Mahan
Ovek
Mahone
Nils Canis
Wasatier
Sre
Ang
Anc
Cienera
DTM
Laueh
Hue
Dreland
Rob
Mabon
Walter
Toe Hottie
Colonial Hotel Opens Amid Festive Crowd
Report describes the opening of the Colonial hotel with a free linen spread and guests praising the hotel’s fine appointments. mentions public interest in the health of attendees and promotes a blood purifier product.
Fragmented tale of a jewelers sale and theft implications
A garbled story describes a Virgin man near Brown a Wolf jewelers on Pek Street in Inet Wisht learning that the stock was being sold by assignees to individuals. The crowd eyed quick bargains as a nightly theft had occurred. An apparent sale hints at a broader crime network and references to officials and a French government figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pek Street
Virginians
Perini
Jones Held After Colorful Destruction At Festivities
Report describes Abe Jones, a local figure, celebrated by a crowd in Celebentond with colored attire. Det Arrington and Det Roddek investigated disturbances as furniture was smashed in the residence. Jones was detained after a resistant incident and remains in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Jones
HM Sowass Line
Howe
Arringtons
Roddek
Jones
Christmas Eve Hours at Joseph Brown Store Norfolk
For public accommodation the store stays open late on Christmas Eve. The shop emphasizes practical items to beautify homes and improve comfort. Linen stock is abundant and handkerchiefs occupy pride of place. Located at 210 Church Street, Norfolk, owned by Joseph Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Shoes
Joseph Brown
Church Street
Norfolk
Xmas Carnival at WNorfoll’s Busy Store Bargains
A festive feature promoting Christmas bargains at WNorfoll's Busy Store. The note touts textile and accessories for men including borders, neckwear, handkerchiefs, shirts, and linen goods with low prices, inviting friends to shop the event and highlighting varied fabrics and gift items.
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W. J. Reynolds
Brambleton
Augusta
Maine
Virginian Oflice
East Main Street
Young Main
Care
ASD
Sissi
Geo, Berger
Old Reliable
Old Market Square
Ly. F Roberts
Roanna Gibring
Baltimore Street
G.T. Dla
Wikimona Javana
Kuala
Lake Om Olen
Chichents. Chemical Co
Paliadelphia
Paley Co
Moensie
Bole Mermida Sr
Tau
Tarma
Astreet
Wintel
No & S. Portsroad
Apis
Apis To Th S . Eley
Berkley
Freemasan St
Virginian Building
Appiv
Virginian Ofticr
Rubbers Rubbers
Ubberw
Childs
Lsuleas
Dkubbe
BOC
Geote
Arecic
Heller
Bank Street
Courthouse
Navy
Wrights
Vienlence
H.W. Sones
Alain Slieol
Woaman
Woman's Work Exchange
Crater
Mara
Lewis
Ian Bi
Atul
Raper
Mod
Hunter Baltimore Rye
Lndies
Lattimore Rye
Wallanahan & Son
R. Worthy Smith
Roosop Colugshin Dalida
Hofheimer
High St
Portsmouth
Malognaeaear
Wettor
Pomaray
Mall
Roel
J. M. Main
Church
Ans
Wilexe
DR. Mots
Consumers’ Brewing
O. F
Wirt & Paul
Jewelers
I hPa
Irvin's Express Company
W.T. Irwin
Water St
Bleyoles
Oxford Teach Milles
Ing
Rhoads
Czarra
Awe
N. W
Wien
Ang Oo
J. H. Hill Printing Company
Chatuizne Directory Co
Onre Vickery & Co
Main Street
Desi-Aw
Amy
Sante Clausa Aia
Penere
Bia Ety
H. , Werthemner
Churgte
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