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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1896

Page

2

Death at Gladstone Hotel Captain Mullins falls to death

Captain James G. Mullins, a well known hotel warder and former captain of Jackson Light Infantry, died after a fall from the fourth story window at the Gladstone Hotel. Coroner rules death by own action unlikely. funeral plans set as the Army and local companies honor his memory.

Gladstone Tailoring Company Une Gladstone Hotel James G. Milling Wai Balit Mulling Bruse Dibs Dean Newton Wees Amentoonee Alessia John L. Nash W. H. Webster BW. Seward WW. A. Wood Johue Saunders T. Whiting Ed. James Gladstone Emma Parrish Captain Mulling James Pthis Ala Mullins Sotos

Kaiser and Baker wed at St Marys amid Hospital gift

At 4 o'clock yesterday Peter A Kaiser and Annie F B Baker were married at St Marys Church by Rev J J Doherty. A reception followed at their future home with many friends. A delegation from St Vincents Hospital Norfolk presented an elegant breakfast service in a morocco case engraved Presented by Mr and Mrs Peter A Kaiser Their friends and well wishers at St Vincents Hospital Norfolk Va December 29 1890. The couple left for Baltimore then Niagara Falls and will be at home January 15 1897.

Hillacr Mise Hokero Peter A. Kaiser Annie FB. Baker St. Mary's Catholic Church J. J. Doherty Neil Sheliers Smale Nures St. Vincent's Hospital Physicians and Surgeons of Norfolk Kalser Balltimore Niagara Falls

For Rent Real Estate Items Including Several Streets

A list of rental properties and stores across multiple streets including Duke, Bute, York, Grace, Main, Church, Water and others. Descriptions mention rooms and improvements, stores with dwelling spaces, lofts above stores, and flat listings. Several entries note desirable locations and old street numbering in a historical context.

Duke Street Bute Street Rowsh Grace York Street Colinge Place Duke Due Street Riley Falkland Street Mariner Street Fenchurch Street Commerce Street Main Street Church Street Mhiurch Street Water Street Cheverly Street Commerce Ible

Lithia Water Praised By Local Figure

Mr J T Warre of Harris Springs testifies that Lithia Water is by far the best water ever used and a valuable remedy. Sold by M Lson Druglet at the Atlantic Hotel and by W W Martin & Co.

Rothman Seauvoard Air Line J.T. Warre Harris’ Springs M. L. Son, Drugelat Atlantic Hotel Martin & Co

Reading Room for Young Men at MPworth M. E. Church

A distinct innovation in Norfolk church circles will be carried through by Mpworth M. E. young men. They open a reading room on New Year’s Day in the church basement for congregants and strangers, stocked with West periodicals and healthful books. The room will be open daily from 4 to 10 p.m. The aim is to provide wholesome recreation and curb improper pastimes. Queen Street Methodist church is considering a similar effort.

Byeworth Churels Norfolk Mpworth M. E. Entred Ciy Queen Street Methodist Church First Prespyterian Pettite Daske Hall Erpitton

Safety valve demonstration impresses Newport News engineers

Yesterday a safety valve by George J. N. Carpentier of Newport News was tested on the tug Kathe at Gaston wharf. Engineers and officers of Black Hawk Tribe and Red Men praised the valve's automatic relief action that stops the engine instantly when a leak or break occurs in the main steam line. The note also lists several lodge officers and upcoming social events and church services with local organizers and times.

George J. N. Carpentier Newport News Inens Gaston Wharf

Funeral of Aunt Charity Fybert at Catholic Cemetery

Charity Fybert died at a very old age and funeral services were held Monday afternoon. She had served the Sates family for many years and was interred at the Catholic cemetery.

Charity Fybert Wonton Mariner Sivest

Vrof A Nellesen Announces Piano Lesson Event

Professor A Nellesen will offer a piano lesson session at Nieslanedtive studio Saturday after noon. The event targets ladies and gentlemen seeking to learn piano basics with emphasis on technique and musical reading.

Levy Bros Bargain Store at Picton La Denison ad

Spetecind Mothing sate Levy Bros test chores athlete M43 novelties this week at spect ives feupslea collar gadey dressing shaving cases piires shoppe bass silverplate tacts plush case crilulolt eusea Kld gloves undpes of offer eholve opticles Suitable for every age Visit our bie etore thievel Major 2 Picton la manager of th State hotel Denison Pex traveling men say is one of the beat vowels in that sedan Th syasrkin of Chamberlain s Colic Cholera gud at rhoea Remedy Major MPlotan says I have used to myself and in my family for several Years and take Measure by Saying that I consider it an infallible seure for Giarrhoea and dysentery ALWASS recommend it and have free quently nadministered it to my fuerts in the hotel and in every case I has prover itself worthy of unqualified en forcement Bor one by all drupelats Dr Weck eve expert 3 located per manently Examinations free BF F Gale 142 Main street

Levy Bros Picton State Hotel Denison Pex Sedan Mplotan Alwass

Week of Prayer Leaders and Speakers Named

A city committee of the Ministers Alliance plans six evenings of prayer next week at St Panis and First Presbyterian Church. Leaders include Rev. M. G. Wharton and Rev. W. H. Atwill with multiple pastors speaking on topics such as Humiliation, Thanksgiving, and Missions. Daily services run 4:05 pm with brief talks limited to fifteen minutes.

Alliwre St. Panis First Presbyterian Church The Evangelial Alliance Eleuven Common Brotherhood of Christ Freemasontreet Baptist Church Cumberland Street Methodist Church St. Paul's Episcopal Church Mtmnisters’ Alliance Nis St. Paul's M. G. Wharton Dh. 1 Pew E. B. McCluer W. H. At Will Thesday Churen Universal R.A. Robinson Lender E. J. Mateher J. EE D. D 1. Bennett First Presbyterian W. H. Edwards L. K Wright J. A Merritt Speaters J. J. Han Teader H. B. Johnson St Tintewood Dp. D

Missing Man Jessie Pow Seen Near Atha City

Police hunt for Jessie Pow reported missing after last seen in Abonaay Uiahi with 78 in his belongings. Description notes a black suit and derby hat, dark coat, and a pale complexion. investigators say he may be in Dwight area as authorities widen search.

Jessie Thome Atha City Mr. Kavell Watts Dwight Mir

Unclear fragmentary report on a local incident

The readable parts describe a sudden event on Chapel Street near Princess Anne, involving a pistol and injuries. Names and specifics are garbled, with many missing words, making it difficult to identify people, places, or outcomes.

Coorg Chapel Street Princess Anne

Water Wotiowr Finds Syrup of Vines Best Laxative for Children

A report notes that Syrup of Firs, manufactured by the Californian Ply Syrup Company, is preferred for its gentler laxative effect and greater acceptability for children, compared with other remedies.

Pickett-Du Chenah Camp Confederate Veterans Meet

Regular meeting of Pickett-Du Chanah Camp Confederate Veterans was held last evening at 8 o'clock after postponement from the 22d. Present: H C Woodhouse commander. Rev BG D Tucker chaplain. T B Jackson adjutant. Past Commanders Garnett Dornin and Taylor. Washington Taylor chairman. R A Doble Fred Greenwood R H Gwaltney J H H Dey and other members. Minutes and reports approved. Lectures discussed and postponed. Diploma offer reviewed. General Lee birthday observance planned. Committees named for toasts banquet and related duties. Meeting adjourned.

Pickett-Duclone Pickett-Duchanah Camp H.C. Woodhouse BG. D. Tucker T. B. Jackson Garnett Dornin Taylor Washington R. A. Doble Fred Greenwood R. H. Gwaltney John HH. Dey H. T. Smith William L. Royal Stuart Monument Association Richmond Royal Gettysburg Lee RE. Lee Tucker Henry Washington Taylor R. T. Gwaltney J. R. Rykes

Little Trixie at Academy of Music Wins Thundering Applause

The Academy of Music presents May Smith Robbins and company in the musical comedy Lie Trixie as the New Year attraction. The Philadelphia debut at Standard Theatre drew enthusiastic crowds with songs and dances earning encores. Reserved seats go on sale this morning with matinee pricing set for adults and children.

Trixie Holgey Academy of Music May Smith Robe King Audienc Nish Tibet Byron Ecomediana May Smith Knobbins

Coroner Rules on Covallys Bingen Case

A coroner in Newton Yeaverday reports the jury found the death due to unknown causes in a case involving Covallys Bingen. The verdict indicates an accidental or unexplained death with no clear criminal act. Authorities urge further investigation.

Newton Yeaverday Covallys Bingen

Engagement announced for Miss Chara Mora and Bernard Lillients

The engagement is announced of Miss Chara Mora to Bernard Lillients of the firm Bachrach. The prospective bride is the daughter of Mirrle and stetor of Messia Mas, Henry and Arthur Morris.

Chara Mora Bernard Lillients Td 8 Bachrach & To Pie Sty Mirrle and Stetor Messia Mas, Henry Arthur Morris

Wood and Coal Company Notice

All friends are asked to leave the store at Wa Charlot street for wood and coal. TK. OO. Nottingham & Co. telephone 20 The Kine. Brechams Pills Beechama.

Wood and Coat Company Wa Charlot Street Nottingham & GO

Pain Relief Claim Attributed To Amberkain’s Product

A fragment from a 19th century notice describes an ailing wife of a prominent Tartiwick figure seeking relief. The text claims Amberkain’s Pain is the sole remedy bringing rest from pain, urging purchase at 50 cents per bottle through druggists.

D. Roningon Tartiwick Wassick Mir Toatin Usha Amberkain Opin

Weather outlook for Virginia and North Carolina dec 30

Weather report from Washington DC dec 30 forecasts increasing cloudiness and warmer temps in northern Virginia, southerly winds. North Carolina expected partly cloudy with light coastal showers and northeast winds. Also notes 24 hour observations from Norfolk weather bureau with max and min temps and rainfall data. social note: engagement announcement for Clara Morit to Gunzen Dormee.

Washington, D. C Virginia North Carolina Mata U. S. Department of Agriculture Vende J. J. Gray

The Raveges of Catarrh Disease Breathes Through City

Fragmented OCR describes catarrh with sore throat nasal secretions and lingering symptoms. Mentions frequent colds worsening malady with headaches nervousness and fatigue. notes potential systemic effects and general poor health.

LocalGoods Trade Notes Mention New York Suppliers

A fragment notes Thayer received a set of samples from New York manufacturers and Am Cheng reported the same at extremely low prices. The brief implies active sourcing and price competition in the market.

Thayer New York Am Cheng

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