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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1896

Page

3

Boal lek Mesais and tailors offer midseason clothing sale

By a streak of Boal lek Mesais, C F Grovewood and Bye recdled goods and brushes in cases they split. Early buyers can exchange a set and new stock will fill gaps from a recent onslaught. Helly Fost Storers at 16 Bank street advertise ready made to order suits and underwear. Nichols, Agent, Merchant Tailor and Porter at 355 Main street promotes Hawkins steamed flour and milk quart can at 10 cents.

C.F. Grovewood & Bye Nichols Matin Street

The Blind Goddess Reforms City Vagrancy Policy

Justice Tomlin adopts a strict approach to ridding the city of vagrants. Nine men, including Frank Hart, Edward Moore, James Davis, Edward Hayes, John Reynolds, Frank Lewis, Harry Wilton, Fred Fox and William Fl, were jailed for thirty days with bread and water, after prior orders failed. Others received orders to leave while several minor court items and licenses were noted.

Justice Tomlin Frank Hart Edward Moore Kentucky James Davis Edward Hayes Pennsylvania John Reynolds Portamouth Frank Lewis Harry Wilton Fred Fox William Fl Norfolk and Western Oficer Barron Nuddicts Washington Robert Washington Jal Doyle & Smital Malin Street Columbus Floyd Portsmouth Sarah Groves

Virginia Land and Improvement Company chartered in Norfolk

The Virginia Land and Improvement Company of Norfolk Veo was chartered yesterday by the Corporation Court. Its holdings focus on naval improvement and estate development in the county. Stock is set at 25 000 with a minimum 60, offices listed and a board of directors including Mieesea J. oP and Henry Win wT among others.

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Mothers' Meeting Weekly at Noon Draws Local Interest

A fragmented notice describes a Mothers' group gathering at noon today in a local hall. The text references a lively session with a respected speaker and mentions a movie event and a general invitation to all mothers. The overall tone signals community engagement and timely social activity.

Western Iaiwiay Ticket Office Announces Court Action

An item lists ticketing details for a court case at 272 Main Street and Norfolk and Western Depot. The notice mentions a lynching event in a historical context and references dates in January and December.

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Special holiday rail rates to Washington and return

M an unidentified agent announces special holiday round trip fare to Washington. Tickets dated through December 30 indicate travel to Washington, D C with return by January 4 1897. D J Callahan agent.

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Community Christmas Celebrations At Union Mission And Local Churches

Sunday schools and church groups hosted Christmas entertainments across the city. Union Mission held a large Christmas dinner for about 150 with a gala program directed by Lum foy and a supper by Foreman and Fentress. The Junior Sunday school at Freemason Street Baptist and a Snow Palace cantata at the Whr… Baptist drew crowds. Other events included Brownlee Bridge pageant and a late Friday program at the Lambert-Piersonian church with performances and recitations.

Union Mission Lumfoy Fentress W. CG T. U Freemason Street Baptist Church Aootelook Snow Palace Snow Queen Jack Prost Sata

Fragmented Frost and Local Notices From Norfolk Area

The frost hit yesterday, with a locally noted chill affecting residents and travelers. A July event at the Old City limits was mentioned, along with various church, school, and transportation notices, plus a medical staff move and a small incident at a Norfolk hotel.

Water debate leaves council at stalemate in recent session

A joint session discussed the city water famine scare amid storms and delays. The committee postponed decisive action, ordering further investigation while considering past proposals including a Wells pumping plan and a harbor support project near Portsmouth.

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Fragmented report describes an event at a public reading led by Depo Vothle a noted singer and humorist and his wife in a Michigan or Ohio venue. Audience reaction is noted with oncores and a sketch titled Ephes Reten featuring dialect and dramatic performance.

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Fragmented OCR Note from Local Paper About Patrols

An unreadable OCR snippet mentions patrols and a list related to Beatoon Granby. The text is incomplete and many words are garbled making precise details uncertain. Potential reference to WHAM and an interview line remains unclear.

Witte Granby

Al Gone With Dead Man In Pomona Tragedy

A 70 year old man and his wife were found in Pomona New Jersey December 1924 after a deadly incident. Details describe a fatal event during caregiving with the elder man dying and the woman in a deplorable condition. A burned home and improvised surroundings accompany the scene as investigators work the case.

Pag Biserhorty Olin Pnall Hite Howe

Four Men Die in Pontoon Boat Capsize at Point White Crossing

In Petersburg Virginia on December twenty, four men drowned after a boat capsized at Point White crossing. The four men, all colored, were pulled from the water by rescuers but could not be revived. Authorities searched the area and recovered the bodies.

Petersbureg Hagerheon Onbel Bowman

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