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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1897
Page
6
Fire on the steamship Aries near Portsmouth flats endangers the vessel as cotton cargo smolders after a Friday night blaze. Tugs assisted, keeping fumes under control while the ship remained berthed since Saturday. The second item notes the burial of Mrs Elisabeth Hargerty at Oak Grove Cemetery after a Hamp ton death.
Mr J W Tildwood of Churchland recounts a frightening night as his daughters Hodine and Panitta, returning from the Southweet Female Institute in Wrlztol, faced a sinking footboat in a high wind after the Norfolk and Western train ran hours late. The ferryman steered to shore and landed them unharmed.
At a meeting held last Wednesday night Monumental Sunday school elected its officers for the year Superintendent John H. Hall Assistant Superintendent John Deans Secretary C A Roane Assistant Secretary Thomas C Owens Treasurer Emmett Deans Librarian L Mek Jack.
Yesterday on Crawford street Taylor reported being assaulted by a stranger named Brinkley who struck him several times without provocation. Brinkley was arrested and required to leave collateral for his appearance Monday.
Kansas Supreme Court exams a seven year old legal prodigy Ryan Gilbert son of J G W Gilbert a lawyer of Atchison. The boy answered all questions rapidly and correctly earning a law certificate while his father watched. Judge Doeedy praised the unlikely candidate as the court granted admission to the young Gilbert amid astonished onlookers.
Funeral arrangements are set for 3 PM tomorrow at 31 Holliday Street for three year old Michael Folk who died after ingesting strychnine found in a package purchased years earlier. The tragedy follows a day of disturbances on Suffolk’s Palr grounds involving a pistol threat and a fight, with several men summoned to Police Court.
Claim Scott's Emulsion of Cod liver Oil with Hypophosphites cures coughs and colds promptly. The oil feeds the blood and warms the body, the hypophosphites tone nerves, and glycerine soothes inflamed throat and lungs. Priced $1.00 at druggists Scott & Bowne New York.
Berkeley residents see post and church notices, holiday closings, and local movements. Posts warn about mail deadlines at 14 Borkwy Ave. Rev R M Chandler conducts services at Chestnut Street Methodist Church with special Christmas music by Captain W H French. Sailors and teachers depart for Suffolk Philadelphia Blacksburg and Durham. A tow rope incident injures Captain Marshall. Mills close until Monday the 27th. Streets improved by a freeze. Several townsfolk travel or visit relatives and attend performances at local institutions.
Newport News voters denied sewerage bonds by a single vote despite calls for reform. Efforts in the Legislature may seek a two thirds voter threshold or alternative spring bond election. Additional local news covers Gwynne’s case prospects, county expenses inquiry, a death ruling, estates, church Christmas events, Emancipation Day plans, and Councilman Hughes seeking re election.
Georgetown University in Washington D C notes a holiday recess from Wednesday to Monday January 3rd with most students returning home. The first term at the law school has ended and the second term runs to March 12th covering torts contracts equity and other topics. The Dramatic Society rehearses Richard Sheridan The Critic and Marrick debates consider a national university with control over all collegiate degrees scheduled for Washingtons birthday.
Promises Hostetter’s Stomach Hitters and Flostetter’s Almanac renewed appeal for New Year with a multi language 193 issue of 11 million copies. Almanac offers health tests, astronomical and chronological items and testimonials. Includes notices on ladies’ furs and general sales from Walter J. Simmons & Co.
A promotional medical offer pledges treatment for £5 per month with medicines included if patients apply before January 1. The rate is half the usual charge, with specialists charging more. The reduced price applies only to applications before New Year’s Day and continues until cure.
Dr LB Firey operates at 344 A Street with offices 1 and 2 offering ophthalmology and otolaryngology services.
Advertises vanilla extract lemon almond and other spices as the purest flavors for a digestible dinner. Claims jelly wines priced at 1.00 to 1.50 a gallon offer a banquet rivaling expensive meals.
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