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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1896

Page

6

Suffolk Fire Destroys Home. Two Children Saved

Amid bitter cold, two small children escaped a Suffolk fire that consumed a dwelling near the Norfolk and Western line. The blaze started around 2 a.m. and left three families homeless, with heavy losses to building and furniture. A neighbor sheltered one rescued child for the night as authorities awaited firefighting efforts.

Bufolk Suffolk Waltelad Rhiverine Jira Barah Smilih Washington Bayhire Bone Norfolk and Western Carolina James Downing Mim Dee Saunders Mar Ber & West Welling J. J. Macleary A. H. Taylor Baltimore

Newport News Christmas Riot Leads to Court Actions

In Newport News a holiday riot prompted a police court docket full of fines and jail terms for drunk and disorderly conduct. Several individuals faced charges from larceny to felony, with most offenders jailed after Christmas revelry. A marriage license was issued to John Wall and Clara Renderson, both colored, for a Sunday wedding.

Newport News Youngs Sminall Universal Jase John Wall Clara Renderson Willie Green John Fields Joseph Bryan Win James Ridington John Pitzgerald Jimed Twine Michard Rhone Mike Green Pat Ryan Sarah Minor Edward Knight John Stewart Lucy Caster

Christmas services and parish updates across Ames area churches

The Ames community reports holiday activities in multiple congregations. St Peter's welcomes new rector Rev Woodson with services beginning the second Sunday in January. Trinity, Park Avenue Baptist, and Memorial Christian Temple outline sermons and holiday programs. Bishop Randoph confirms at St Peter's. local celebrations include parish picnics, concerts, and Sunday school announcements amid carols and Christmas day services.

Robert Gill Petoeys- Te Willoughby W. J. Smith St. Peter's Fredericksburg Woodson Franklin Arusus McKondree M. TE Ma. Maa Tev Mennett Worth Legoue Park Avenue Bapist Dinnerfall Mekeniree Trinity Pr Kinkon Mon College North Carol Anion Chrstan J Feaver Carlsinas Entertainment Spreeen PL HL Marcin Lewis Teheanison Roatvert Itreerville M. OC Binimbleton Avenue Bishop Randelph Woomm Y Neh Dipvie

Local Notices and Church Announcements Mixed In One Row

Dr J J Johnson will travel to Richmond Virginia to warn a couple. Miss Finma Johnson attends Suralk College and visits home on Front avenue. Rev O W Duke near Windsor Virginia and Wind Sor Va. Rev TH Johnsen preaches morning hours. Joe a question from ye dying year. Miss Pertha Meekina visiting on Third street. Mrs Mary Tutt visiting Pool street. Rev W R Keefe preaches today at Liberty Baptist Church. The Christmas entertainment by Liberty Baptist Church was a credit to all concerned.

J. BE. Johnson Michmond Furene Boggs Mobert Henry Townsend Tre Finma Johnson Suralk Colere Front Avenue Toomarrow Toyton Institute W. Duke Windsor Lie Sana Browehy

New Year’s Gindernt Describes Bitters Hype

The notice proclaims widespread public taste for Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters and previews an upcoming Creel Almanac edition from The Hostetter Company. It promises accurate Astronomical review notes, calendars, statistics, humor, and general information with plentiful illustrations in multiple languages.

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Heller's One Price Shoe Store Ad at 46 Bank Street

Advertisement for a variety of men and boys rubber footwear and shoe items with price ranges. Mentions Rubberts rubbers studs and different styles including gents shoes and buckles. Located at 46 Bank Street opposite the Courthouse.

Childs M.taes Syste Bank Street

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