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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1895
Page
8
Richmond reports a potential adjournment of the legislature and the influence of reform factions, with leaders like W L Mayall and J T Belgren mentioned. It covers church services, Christmas observances, a new statue in the Cathedral, and community incidents including a local collapse and hospital updates.
The Brambleton Local Board of Improvement met with Mr Jernigan presiding and members Banks Cooper Jones Spann and Sterling present. The group approved last meeting minutes and discussed abatement of nuisances on East Brown Avenue Reeves Avenue Lake Avenue and West Brambleton Avenue with pavement at Schoolhouse No 1 and lease papers for Jamison Avenue near term.
Newport News man Mr Stewart visits his mother Mrs Baral Stewart in Poole Pel Mine dinac Paine shares news of his brother Mr Wood’s death in Boston Mass. Little Miss Hazel Barnes hosts a Christmas party for friends. Ch Toy Memorial Church plans a Christmas program and other local churches schedule events Tuesday night.
An 1840s testimonial touts Dr Miles Heart Cure as curing heart disease. It cites severe symptoms like pain, faintness, and palpitations, and claims a patient in Louisville recovered after using the remedy. The notice invites readers to buy the product and send for free literature from Dr Miles Medical Co.
A merchant advertises a large stock of wines and spirits at low prices. Includes Sheam Wha Ballon Apple Brandy Old Southampton Apple Brandy Cider and Whis kies plus imported American Champagnes and wines from own importation. Also offers special items and all trades at usual low prices.
Public notice from E. Vance liquor dealer outlines landing and freight terms starting Sunday in May. Goods for Norton, Tappahannock, and nearby points to be received on Saturdays. immediate landings at the wharf and limited transports beyond Tappahannock.
In Elizabeth City North Carolina a Christmas docket included several cases such as Thomas Sanders for drunkenness and wife beating. A tense aftermath arose from a knife threat during a racial clash until police intervened and a preliminary hearing occurred.
Relatives from Virginia visited Edenton for Christmas. Streets were closed and civic buildings including the bank and post office shut for the holiday. Youths enjoyed fireworks and other festivities while Christmastide services were held at St Paul’s Church led by Rev Drane.
Fragmentary catalog lines show items such as Moon Shape Mirrors with white metal trimmings priced at 250, 1.25, and 1.00 dollars, brass bedsteads with pin cushions at 60 cents, white metal Jewel Boxes, Wood Inhtstande with pen holder and glass bottle, white metal Photo Frames, Pin Trays, Paper Cutters, Wood Child Work Box, Sho blue metal Inketands, and gents' Seguridad Boxes with varied prices, reflecting a late 19th or early 20th century sale listing.
Auction at 6 o'clock on Friday at 1 Main Street will sell goods without reserve including iron pipe cases registrer minors window pictures chairs tables shelves and office desks with shelving in store. Auctioneers Taylor & Co. announce public sale of varied items.
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