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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1897

Page

3

Night School Admired by Norfolk Y M C A Members

The reception for Norfolk Y M C A educational class members featured Mayor Mayo, association president Robert Taft, and instructors who praised the night school. Charles Borjes performed violin as the program emphasized providing practical learning, civic duty, and strengthened citizenship through the evening classes.

Young Men's FehrisUan Association J. B. Gordon W. i. Mayo Norfolk Charles Borjes M. CG Rome Dizelf Pan Institution

Christmas Charity Urges Helping Neighbors In Drambieton

Citizens in Drambieton are urged to share Christmas joy with the less fortunate. The piece notes health and prosperity this year, calls for gifts to the poor, and mentions a pupil gift of 10452.8 to Grammar School No. 1. It also reports the death of J. L. Ashburn and updates on Master Marin Winter’s recovery. Funeral plans are announced for 3 o'clock at a Baptist church.

Drambieton Grammar School No JL. D. Ashburn Hfe A. H. Ashburn Clay Avenir Cobh Bros. & Co Cotton Factors Igingyreue Baptist Church

Christmas Week Notes From Windsor Collee and Town

Atlantic City residents and Windsor College students arrive and plan holiday visits. Local families depart for Franklin and Eastern Shore while Moran Avenue Baptist Church schedules a Christmas entertainment and collects charity gifts for the poor.

Free Sample of Dr. King's New Discovery Offer

A vintage drug ad promotes a free trial sample of Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption, coughs, and colds. It claims physicians endorse the remedy, guarantees results in severe cases, and offers regular bottles at 60 cents and one dollar at Burrow, Martin & Co.'s Drug Store.

Dr. King Burrow, Martin & Co

Divorce Granted Mrs Cannon in United States Court

Judge Martin grants an absolute divorce to Mrs Littin Bain Cannon from Joseph Promise Cannon. The decree ends the marriage, allows her to resume her maiden name Lillian Jain, and notes alimony is settled. Several related civil actions and police court notes are listed, including real estate transfers and federal court dispositions.

Court of Law and Chancery Yeaterday Martin Mre Littin Bain Cannon Joseph Promise Cannon Lillian Jain Jennie J. Anderson WH. E. Owen Dlimagea West End Realstate Company Norfolk W. M. Jones Jal Virginia Luxion Ben Turner Jnth Sutlin Frank TV. Whitehurst St. Vincent's Hospital Justice Tomlin Muffin Whitehurst Turner Sanderlin's Queen Street Turner Wa Als J. . Sma Olney Stead Ribble Place

Cataclysm Reports and Local Relief Efforts Amid Eruption News

Terrible volcanic eruption near Mount Popocatapetl devastates surrounding villages and kills thousands. No direct evidence from Mexico City yet, but private telegrams indicate the government is taking active measures to aid destitute families. Also notes malaria, stomach bitters remedies, and local holiday sales promoting candy and garments.

Popocatapetl Moxicn Mexico Pri Vate Malaii Kaperioaee Paelle Chunatemali West Indies South America

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