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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1897

Page

2

Christmas Cheer and Church Services Across City

The passage notes Christmas celebrations and charitable acts across the city. Santa lore is recounted with humor, while church services and special meals are planned. Organizations like The Girls Home and Union Mission will receive donations for the poor.

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Christmas shopping rush boosts stores like Rudolphl Wallace

Creenwood's stores report a rising Christmas rush with thousands expected to buy gifts from a full stock. The Guskes advertise silver novelties from 18 to hundreds of dollars and a jewelry sale showcases new arrivals. Rudolphl Wallace promotes superior garments.

Remendous Amd Creenwood's Rudolphl & Wallace

Silent Sufferers Told Mrs Pinkham Helps Women Seek Medical Advice

A period advertisement urges women to write to Mrs. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts for free guidance on sexual health issues based on extensive experience. It cites a testimonial from Mrs Colony praising prompt sympathetic replies and relief after following her instructions.

Mra Colony

Church Services and Sermons Across Mitton Street Area

Churches list upcoming services with pastors and topics. Mitton Street Methodist Church South hosts specials Saturday 10 am, Sunday 11 am and 7:30 pm sermons. Calvary Street and First Presbyterian also schedule morning and evening services plus Sunday schools and youth programs.

Mitton Street Methodist Church Bev Wlow Mtoare Star of Bethlhems Monty Oopoom Cunbertind Street Methodist Church H.R. Johnson Wil Mt Wa Mt. Ana P. An Church of Christ's Dischiles Seoul Presbyterian Church W. S. Lacy Fla Miabor Ta Jyom Pit Atiuaten Cha Suninay School PO Martin Spurgeon Atomers Ehurch Bavelock

Governor Pyiews Endorsement Sparks Political Debate

Widespread discussion surrounds the governor during a tense period of party alignment. Supporters cite Mr Bale as a capable, well qualified choice with strong party service and broad backing from key senators and ward chairs.

Pyiews W. Sale Messrs Poster Marvin Winer Conke Athe Gi Wall Olor Bonnet Bale Chaweng Tyler

Untitled Police Notice on Wage Theft Case

A police court case unfolds in Nebraska on a wage theft claim. Sergeant Mepped and Detective West arrest a subject after locals report withheld pay and illegal deductions. Witnesses describe misappropriated funds paid to Penton and a claimant’s request for refunds as authorities prepare formal charges.

Nebraska Penton Poliew

Trade Advert: Low Excursion Rates From City to Major Centers

Mine Ling offers low excursion rates to Philadelphia New York and other units. For further information apply Mine Ch Lewis under Ace Toe tel Molen Cors eiment of Tadies Pars fron New York Sale loots one weet Mikes no object Must be sold Walter J Simmons & Co.

U Willan Woodland Park Place Mason's Creek City Mall City Unil Electrice Line York Street Tae Baltimece Ohio Roy Ling Indelphia New York Ch. Lewis Ace Toetel Molen Walter J, Simmons & CO

Big Peanut Fire Ravages Atlantic Peanut Plant

A five story Atlantic Peanut Company building on Campbells Wharf and Commercial Place, Woodin, burned after flames spread from the third floor. Damage to machinery and offices tops 8000 to 22000 with insurance coverage. tug Dorothea and Piedmont aided firefighting under Chief Ryan. Local winds fanned the blaze but firemen confined flames to the origin building.

Atlantic Peanut Company B. WH. Velvines Jones Water Street Commercial Place Ryan Seaboard Air Line Dorothea Southern Stairway Company Wy Piedmont Piedmont Srvamen Ochoek Vie Department Pennnut Company Walker Meilmount She

Endowment Pink Enisios officers elected in Kythe

Improved Order of Prince Josephs No. 282 elects officers for the coming year. Officers include Past Archon, Archon, Provost, Secretary, and Warder. The Bay Line schedules travel to Portsmouth and Baltimore after services. Promotions and local business notices follow with candy shop mentions and Christmas favors.

Kiser Prelie Hirensted Pimanelo Milesoat Warder Wreteht W. Obey

Christmas Music Halls in City Churches Promotes Choir Specials

City churches prepare Christmas programs with soloists and choirs. St Paul’s and Epworth M E present an array of anthems and carols, featuring Mrs. Warrenton Miss Thurston Miss Doyle and Mr. Crowell. St Mary’s Catholic and Sacred Heart offer traditional masses and choral works. Freeman Street Baptist and Centenary Methodist list carols and anthems for morning and evening services with noted soloists and organists.

St. Paul's P. BE C. Whitney Co Tubbate G. Parnen Adbert J. Holda Herald Angels John Frances Gilder Warrenton Thurston Doyle Mr. Crowell Epwortit M. BE Israel Williams Nazareth Gounod James Iredell Jenkins Mozart Handel J. Doran Ner Barnes Sale—Arin Carol Ejolec E Manger Tyrone Weldinger Solnists Miss Neely Mics Jones Walter Diy Carol Senmvicr Wwoerts Col Stalner Stubbs Carel Cned Christian Mon SMC Sane See Amid Bnow Ree Ilss Neety Annie Dey Alice Jones Crowell Walter Dey Hines Centenaicy I Etimtodint Noyes Sels Aed Alte Daet Tenar Ani Charis J.P Garland Anthone Lloyd Hasmer Soprainb

Hymns and streetcar turmoil headline church and transit chaos

A chaotic night scene on streetcar No. 35 ends after a long clash between a motorman and conductor over a loop maneuver near the Norfolk and Western crossing. The motorman curses and refuses to move, passengers protest, and tempers flare until order is restored with the conductor defused. Weather and market notes follow with cotton trend data and commodity prices.

Brambleton-Main Street Norfolk and Western Railroad Company Mually Bo Boeck Matly Ortha Pissengers Te Sonlacior Ft Iast Nike Kentleman

Fragmentary graveyard verse from December 25th

A damaged text presents a garbled funeral style verse mentioning visiting a grave and memories of a loved one. It references a December date and themes of devotion and remembrance, though many words are unclear.

Well Dressed Men Lead In Suits In Overcoat Weather

An old-time sales pitch touts the advantage of dressing well with stock and expert cutters in town. It promises lead in suitings and guaranteed finish with overcoats featured for the season.

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