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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1895
Page
5
The day after Christmas brings little work for undertakers while doctors stay busy. The town records minor incidents with fines for disorderly conduct and pistol use, a festive crowd at Mulveys's Christmas event, and church and charity notices.
Classified items report shop discounts at Ludtwandt stores and J Crawford’s. A man in Washington DC attempted suicide at Hotel Portsmouth, leaving letters and plans of cremation and forgiveness for his wife and child, police involved, Mayor Davis notified. Also covers Christmas accidents, an altercation at the almshouse, a university concert, and church services across the city.
An accident occurred sixteen miles from Portsmouth when Joop Feit i Weider and his companion faced a train crash. Feit died after injuries from the impact, while bystanders and rescue teams tended the injured and carried the body away as authorities responded.
A Kiwanis meeting elected officers including John W. Hopper and C. S Weaver with various posts named. The report notes a Christmas day assault in the county near the city and a warrant issued for arrest. Local ads promote sales at Levy & Jacobs and other merchants. Passenger tickets from Norfolk to Wilmington and Philadelphia offered for December dates with special round trips.
A barn on Cooke Street near Cobhambla owned by Thomas P L Cooke burned rapidly damaging end fodder wagons and a fine horse. The building insured for 1500 dollars. Investigators suspect incendiary activity as no one had entered the hall for two hours before the blaze.
A man attacked Clinton Joyner on Wing Street in the county yesterday. Joyner was knocked to the ground as a police officer pursued the suspect. Townes was arrested by Anderson and remanded to jail.
A Watkins woman was involved in a violent confrontation in the county after a dispute with a nearby neighbor ended in threats to shoot. Constable Anderson intervened yesterday, arresting the Watkins woman and placing her in custody.
Detroit mayor Pingree edges into suspense with ideas to fund streetcar service by city purchase of tracks and shifting lines amid fare and ticket package proposals. The report notes rival ambitions and political theatre surrounding the plan.
Christmas in Suffolk Virginia passed quietly with services at St. Pauls Episcopal Main Street and St. Stephen. A morning fire at Washington Street destroyed display stock and caused minor damage while authorities and the Fire Department battled the blaze. Nearby obituaries note deaths including Mrs. Darker and Mrs. Warner Waller as the community reflects on the season.
The melting of the council and the slow quorum process marked a lengthy night as six members answered roll call. Officials discussed expenses for the fire company, street stabling, and town property while preparing reports for the next meeting.
A historical note highlights daily government costs reaching around 1,000,000 with cabinet officers withholding bureau reports for next year’s budget. Treasury officials cite pensions as the major pressure point while the 141,000,000 needed for the year mirrors earlier funding debates.
Reported by the New York Times a six to eight man syndicate in Buffalo and New York City seeks articles of incorporation and charters for companies in Iowa. They plan large capital stock from 1 000 000 to 15 000 000, with charters allowing investment firms building utilities and electric networks. The group says it will sell the charters to others rather than use them itself.
The Rev. Mrs. Frost succeeds her husband as pastor of the Congregational church in Littleton Massachusetts. A public installation was held with many clergymen from surrounding towns in attendance. This marks the first time a woman has been called as pastor in this denomination in New England.
A tide of small town items including church services at St. Vals and a Methodist gathering, a Sunday School celebration, and holiday reflections. A child marvels at the daytime moon, a birthday note, and a verse from St Nicholas noting the Galitzin princes and princesses count.
An old promotional piece touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant, effective laxative. It claims gentle cleansing of kidneys liver and bowels without weakening them and warns buyers to avoid substitutes. Available from druggists in the U.S. and bottled by the Californian Fig Syrup Co.
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