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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1896

Page

2

For Rent Residences and Rooms on Duke and Bute Streets

Listings show multiple rental units across Duke Street Bute Street and nearby avenues with various room counts and improvements. Descriptions mention single rooms to 10 rooms with terms including all improvements and convenient locations on Main Church and Water streets. Investments note lofts above offices and desirable storefronts in the area.

Duke Street Bute Street Boush Grace York Duke Ayia Due Street MM Bute Street Billy Falkland Street Mariner Street SF Enchured Main Street Ieairalle Main Chireh Phureh Street Water Street Church Street Chereh Street

F. Rogers and Followers Listed With Street Addresses

Fragmented OCR sets out numerous street names and store numbers including Commerce Street, Granby, Mant Wala Bulle, and Dwelling numbers. Hard to read, but suggests a directory-like listing of locations and offices with many misread spellings.

Chance Popen Gig Shubin Welling Ua Alain Freemason

Burruss Son & Co Bankers Credit Services Ad

Burruss Son Co bankers advertise commercial paper and related banking services. They mention deposits received time deposits interest on time deposits and safe deposit boxes for rent. The wording reflects a vintage bank notice with generic financial terms and no clear events or individuals.

Gia Aetayo City Liarses

Moorica Meets at West Market Square and Y M C A

A fragment from a Moorica church schedule lists a meeting at West Market Square led by Rev R W Welch with subjects A Friend in Need and A Call to Decision. A school session starts at 9 30 am. An afternoon Young Men's Christian Association event is open to ladies featuring Dr M B Wharton on The 7 Year. Wood and coal orders are solicited at 93 Charlotte Street.

Teraville Church South R. W. Welch Young Men's Christian Association M. B. Wharton

Christmas Services Across Churches Draw Large Attendance

The article lists extensive Christmas and Sunday services at Alborthe area churches. It notes program music, organ preludes, anthems, solos, and varying sermon topics across Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Catholic, and A M E congregations. It highlights special choirs and guest performances, with morning and evening services and Sunday School schedules.

Methodists Centenary M. Kk Ee Oeba W. HH Eewards Dln Newton Sophino Lambie Newton Pitz Pheld’ Sopra Gilbert Hiymn Dressler Messing and Honor Aera FL Pullen W. Tl. Edwards Lulu Wilkins Matthe Grandy J. J. Sordan J. T. Lynch Russon T. Hodges W. T Moore Queen Street IL Om J.D. Gwaltney Paul Pelix Vy Am Pou First Baptist Church Gransby and Freemason Streets RE. R. Hatcher First Presbyterian Church Thilsa Pul- Phowin TPG Altiare Salvbatty Pso von Deeley Bey Ates Peastor Suldepy Poathide St. Pau Lisa Menel Mies Buayante Crawell Hay Crowell J. E. Schanek Ood St. Mary's Father Doherty St. Joseph's Father Riley Sacred Heart Father Wilson John's A. M. E St. John’s A. M. E D. P. Seaton America Christian Endeavor

Amusements at the Academy of Music feature Life Without Love

Dainty May Smith Robbing and Miss Norma Hyatt star in a lively comedy at the Academy of Music. The revue includes the song Life Without Love by Arthur Lewis, praised for charm and sentiment. The performance draws audiences and elicits warm reception from friends of the cast. The Sons of Freedmen set a program for Emancipation Day at St John’s AME Church with music, Proclamation readings, and benediction.

Trixie Dainty May Smith Robbing Pile Academy of Muerte Sie America Thoreness Wilmington Ely Awit ‘Travers I. Hebiel Arthur ¢ Lewis Mics Norma Hyatt GO. H. Eldrin Academy Othowsht Muither St. John's Alm Elenora Fortin Music Norfolk Musical Association Uytton B.A. Mitchell Ene Anthony Pinner William T. Selden Joseph S. Mall Waco Odoi Selstitel Seretary Dailes Edn Joseph Pale Alton H Urrison Thoms Patre Vitae Brown Aaron Brooks Colin Wirbebit Charles Mitchell John Robinson Stirling

Christmas Jail Fight Alarms Prisoners in Priday

A chaotic Christmas in the jail at Priday featured a strap beating and a scuffle over a wall scraper. Towns was struck and bled after Baker attacked, Towns retaliated, and Dr Braker treated four stitches to Towns. The incident prompts a court hearing next Monday. Continizions and memberships for the week ending December 26 include Captain Ryan and several circles and firms listed with dues.

George Hate Lares Grand Jury David Neo Baker Braker Cook Daker Pallco Court Ryan merBet Bom Henry Hisnhiivh Brambleton Wales cc San Reese McCarrien

Notable injuries at Notingham wharf incident report

A fragmentary report describes a night incident at the Nottingham Wrenn's wharf where a seamay on the fOURONEE Jon A. Curtis sustained several painful wounds to the lower hand and right events. Wounds were treated at the United States Marine Hospital.

Cooke Jon A. Curtis Deer Wharf United States Marine Phospital Nottingham Wrenn's Wrenn's Wharf, “9S Pobbed of A Dor of Elothines Pullay Fryer Eount

Local Wood and Coal Delivery Ad at Chapel and Henry Sts

California to Texas youth Dominions and French buyers noted, a local ad promotes dry pine wood and large store wood at four dollars per cord with patent splitter delivery. Coal priced as the lowest, contact via Phone 294 at Chapel and Henry Streets.

Hess California Pexas Wood and Coal Co Chapel and Henry Sts

Special Monday Late Levy Bros Christ Mas Novelties Sale

Levy Bros offer a week long sale of Christ mas novelties and related items. Includes handkerchiefs beapleacher collars and cuffs dressing shaving enzes prices chopping bags silverplate goods plush cases celluloid cases kid gloves and hundreds more suitable for all ages. Also advertising glasses and eye care with Dr Weck offer.

Levy Bros Hargain

Christmas in the City a Quiet, Wide Celebration

A December 25 report details a peaceful Christmas across the city with church services, family reunions, and generous scenes at almshouse and workplaces. Celebrations featured sermons, festive meals, a beer gift tour by Consumers Brewing, and community music, interspersed with a bar fight incident and brewery notes.

Ex members of the Norfolk City Guard to form veteran group

Ex members of the Norfolk City Guard met at the Armory in Sarfotke City to discuss forming a veteran association. Lieut J M Marshall chaired with F P H White as secretary. no decisive action then adjourned to 7 30 p m Tuesday for a permanent organization. Attendance was good and more ex members are urged to attend. The association will be largely social and aims for success.

Sarfotke City Guards Tolay Soippertee Ween Norfolk Ci Guard City Guard Company J. M. Marshall FP. H. White

Annual Meeting Notice of Del Mike Won’t Busting and Loan Associa

The formler annum meeting of the shareholders of the Del Mike Won’t Busting and Loan Associa will be held at the home office 19 Norfolk on Wednesday the fifth of February between 1 and 7 PM for the election of directors for the ensuing year and to transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting. Reit ein ROM. WILKINSON, Sec’y.

del Mike Thor Home Office Norfolk Asa Steheller Wilkinson

Sprang Ale Anna Morgan Barge Collision Near James Point

The barge Anna Morgan sailing from Baltimore to Norfolk with oyster sheets and a tug Asher J. Hudson plus schooners Susie Hitch and George May towed in Chesapeake Bay near James Point. December 23 the ship sprang a leak due to cargo and crew issues. pumps failed and hull damage worsened. The craft partly insured and towed to safety. rest of tow including Maggie Donaldson arrived Christmas night.

Anna Morgan Philadelphia Baltimoore Norfolk Chesapeake Bay James’ Point Asher J. Hudson Susie Hitch George May Avaliathe Hudson Maggie Donaldson

Memorial Notice for George Males of Menmoriam

In memory of George Males of Menmoriam who died October 32, 199%, with a quiet, somber tone and reflections on a life full of work and devotion. The message expresses loss and enduring affection from family, hoping for peace and remembrance beyond.

George Males

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