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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1897
Page
3
Norfalie Toye Wi, 38, of P.O. Elis, will hold a session Friday evening after initiating new members. Watch for details on the event and participating members. Tate Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets offered with a 25 cent refund if not cured.
Trementious Rosle announces early Christmas rush at Greenwool's with a wide display of diamonds watches and novelties priced from one dollar to hundreds. A consignment of ladies furs from New York is on sale for one week. Walter J Simons & Co and Rudolphi & Wallach advertise London overcoats at 32 Main Street.
In the City Courts Justice Tomlin disposed of cases involving Alexander Wicks and Ben Capps among others. Several defendants colored were fined for threats, assaults, embezzlement, and drunken disorder, with one remanded for further investigation. The Court of Law and Chancery covered divorce verdicts, suits against the Chesapeake and Ohio road, and real estate and loan disputes. Clerks filed assignments for creditors, detailing stock, premises, and assets across multiple parties and locations.
The article markets a world famous bitters and wine product named Tristot ters Biomieh Bitters and wine Uhotr VOHTH eK claiming decades of popularity. It mentions a new venture under direct supervision by Mitebup with about 17 workers, and an eleven million print run for distribution. Also notes health claims about Hastet fee's Bromiel Abers and suggests royalty-free samples from Grapists and Somers Ina. Winter term at a local university includes a scholarship call, and a large sale of furs and goods is advertised.
Concluding from the second page, several church and school groups announce Christmas entertainments. McKendree Methodist Sunday School plans a Thursday night program, Moran Avenue Baptist hosts Christos entertainment tonight, Disciples' School on Freemason Street schedules Thursday, Grave Baptist postpones to next Thursday, Cumberland Street Methodist sets Friday evening event, and Epworth plans Friday nine of this week.
Thasabel Morrison with a Mikable company presented Carmen at the Academy of Music to an enthusiastic audience. Minard Eisner as Don Jose matched the role, while other acts included the comedy Never Again and My Friend from India with a strong cast. The program also noted Miller’s New Year engagement and ongoing vaudeville at the Star Theatre along with a humorous printer’s note and an ad for a medical cure.
A long list of scattered Norfolk names and events appears in brief paragraph form. It includes visits by John Goode and Captain Henry Jarker, returns from Washington, social plans for New Year celebrations, travel notes, arrests of Virginia Gould and others, and a mix of society guests, railroad officials, and local residents. The article reads as a fragmented social column with little cohesive narrative.
Yesterday afternoon Detective Wee arrested William Rowington an amarly nesro found in a room over a store on Union Street newer Chupoh. The suspect gave no account of his presence and was taken into custody. A resident later identified the house and the suspect was brought to the station. A complaint of breaking with an attempt to steal is tied to the case and movements were reported to Justice Tomly.
An old fashioned ad lists free samples of Dolly for consumption colds and coughs. Claims many physicians use it in practice and promotes Burrow Martin Co and others. Includes offers for pills and tonics, and references to various local shops and events.
The YMCA announces a New Year special featuring a SONS program, reckonitions and addresses, plus a basic ball game and refreshments served by the ladies of Freemason Street Baptist Church. Also mentions a cold remedy and Rudolph & Wallace garments.
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