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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1897

Page

2

Norfolk’s new public building praised by readers

The Virginian publishes the first image and description of Norfolk’s prospective public building. Readers and local figures from politics commerce and law express opinions on design material and location, with granite favored by several and Granby street location debated.

Norfolk Publc Dsd Ster W. T. Anderson W.A. Young News W. OW. Dey Marry Wolcott Virginian TL. Thoyster Cosora- Hoy Comet Trice Walter Sharp D. Lawrence Groner Dl W. Borum The Chamber of Commerce Hudge R. W. Hughes Peilere Court W. St. White United States George McIntosh J. M. Henry LeRoy Shisiis Customas Carpenter & Prebles Norman Bell Norfolk and Virginias Jurge R.W. Tomlin HH. N. Paulson

Norfolk lodges elect officers for 1890 season

Numerous lodges name officers and leaders for 1890 at year start. Norfolk lists include Matonka Cornell No.147, Friendship Council No.32 American Legion of Honor, Norfolk Council No.33 Wraternities Accident Order, Norfolk Lodge No.9 Knights of Pythias, Virginia Conclave No.1 Heptagraphs, and Dominion Council No.28 Tlame Chelp. next, a New Year reception invites young men to the YMCA with a varied program of basketball, music, refreshments, and displays at 6:30 to 10 p.m.

Tates Matonka Cornell Home Cirth PP. Wevills James Hamghton W. PF Irvine Morris Adelsdorf Cuhte W. PD. Dodson W.laine Kelly Wm. N. Grubb TH. Hodges L. W. White W. Stirnsburger C. J. Jones N. Levy J. Levy R.A. Dodson L. V. Carey A. 5. Lloyd W. W. Silvester Goulde B. H. Mack LT. Nash Norfolk Lodge Knights of W. M N. L. Warwick Archon Snow W. W. Abernmathy Fisher A. da. Ward Ta Bunting FL McCoy W, White Herald TD. Steimhilber A.V. Mirwood Sp. Sentinel

Murderous jealousy ends in attempted murder at Mason place

Detectives Heppel and West rush to Main and Church Streets after gunfire hits Lallah Herbert and Eva Dixon. Edward Mason, the shooter, is arrested amid liquor fueled chaos as Eva Dixon recounts a planned attack over revelations of Mason's multiple marriages. The wounded woman undergoes surgery at St Vincent's Hospital and is expected to live. Mason had obtained a revolver from George W. Dashiell's gunsmith shop on Union Street while evading others who warned him off. A Christmas reception at St Mary's Male Academy featured a light social program and student recitations later in the day.

Heppel West Main Church Streets Edward Mason St. Vincent's Hospital Mason Sva Wis Ella Carson Lallah Herbert Asn Virginian Mungon Illa Carson Eva Justice Dalton Danvie Eva Dixon George W. Dashiell Union Street Dashiell Dmecer Jones

January issue highlights Jamaica China travel and weddings

Tin International lists features such as Winter Days in Jamaica and Who We Explore China plus A Wedding and Two Cyclones. The Fruit Trade Journal notes the Virginian receiving the holiday issue. special excursion to Baltimore announced by Old Bay Line agent Mr. Brown with tickets on sale January 1 for a January 20 round trip at 350.

TIN International Hann American Quoin Company Chicago Jamaica China Price 7. W. Brown Southern Old Bay Line Balimore Passonger INK Batu Way Itn Norfok Portsmouth Old Point Comfort Sunoy Por Informa- Hon Atv KMICR Mi. C.K. Butting J. W., Brown

Household Gods and Dr King’s New Discovery

The piece markets Dr King’s New Discovery as a household remedy for consumption coughs colds throat and lung infections. It claims a quarter century of use and a money back guarantee while urging Burrow Martin & Co. Drug Store to offer free trials.

Dr. King Burrow Martin & Co

Green Gilled Oyster Health Debate At City Board Meeting

The Board of Health met in bi weekly session yesterday to discuss green gilled oysters. Dr Newbill chaired with Drs Chiles Tildick and officials hearing appeals from Lynnhaven oyster carers. The board asked City Bacteriologist McCormick to request official information from Washington on the issue.

Board of Health Newbill Chiles Tilddick Shepherd Pettit and Bell Jacques Lynnhaven McCormick Washington Clay Street Riddick Park and Willoughby Avenues Trambleton Cumberland Street Street, Sewer and Drain Board

Among Our Cotton Men and Market News

The cotton market shows generally clear weather in the cotton belt. New Orleans estimated receipts range 15 000 to 17 000 bales, vs 7 962 last year and 13 855 in 1894. London silver fell. Liverpool futures rose 1 point. spot middling upland steady at 12 1/2 to 12 3/4. New Orleans futures up 2 points. March at 5.45. New York futures up 8 to 4 points. January to March levels around 5.75 to 5.80. Spot cotton at 16 1/4 to 16 1/2. About 8 000 to 10 000 January notices issued in New York.

New Orleans United States London Liverpool New York

St George Smokers Celebrate Christmas Night at Public Library

The St George society held a Christmas smoker in its rooms at the public library building. The event featured refreshments and a spontaneous program with vocal and instrumental selections. It closed with a hearty chorus singing God Save the Queen My Country Tis of Thee and Auld Lang Syne.

St. George Society of Clever Gentemen

Praiseworthy Repast at Le Crow Slave Business Yard

George B. Crow, manager of the George Le Crow slave business on Commercial Pines, hosted an enjoyable oyster roast and provisions for his employer and workers. Mr. Hime LiNups provided a gramophone entertainment with Virginius Tucker, a former employee, in attendance, making the gathering a pleasant year end note.

George B. Crow George le Crow Hime LiNups Myr Virginius Tucker

Christmas Services At Multiple Churches

Tutheran church on Christmas color service tonight at o clock. Sacred Heart church holds a 4 o clock Sunday tree in the rectory. Tremason Street Temples church Sunday school Christmas entertainment at 7 20. Those with coughs cold sore throat urged to try Brown’s Bronchold Troches sold in boxes.

Tutheran Church Tirst Sacred Heart Church Fforesaid Vroemason Street Tsetples

Gift delight at Uns Christmas for Silloway family

Mr and Mrs Silloway of 29 Ar Logan Arc received many presents during Uns Christmas with joy. The most appreciated gift was a handsome Bor Makomide offered by Mrs Silloway's mother, reflecting the year’s grateful sentiment. Tons Sarsaparilla is praised for its healing and nerve-building claims.

Silloway Ar- Logan Suloway

Norfik and Western Railway Offers Excursion Tickets

Reduced fare excursion tickets available on Norfik and Western railway lines for return travel by January 4. Valid from November 10 and January dates, sold by General Passenger Agent W. OB. TE VILE. Walter J. Simmons & Co promote ladies furs in a week long sale featuring children’s furs at low prices.

Western Railway Norfik and Western Railway Iss Genel Walter J. Simmons & Co

Weather Forecast for Virginia and North Carolina

Threatening weather in early morning then fair for Virginia with southwest winds shifting to northeast. North Carolina expected to be fair and warmer with southwest winds. Fort calendar notes sunrise 7 17 am sunset 4 59 pm high water 2 12 am 2 31 pm low water 8 34 am 8 38 pm.

Washington, D. C Virginia North Carolina

City Notes Show Holiday Socials And Local Hiring

Tenn exists with Norfolk friends for New Year at the Country club. Professor Bain of Sewanee visits. Simpson of Farmville in Norfolk. Woodhouse on gunning trip on the Eastern Shore. Miss Dijon of La Grange visits Freemason Street. Dredge for sale seen at Tarrant's Creek. Pickett Buchanan Camp 3 to meet tonight at 8. Chief Dornin convalescing. Albers builds two dwellings in Woodland addition. Police benefits paid in the past year. J Carlyle Stephens at North Street for holidays. J B Groff in Norfolk on Plant System business. Tug Van Werer at McCullough’s awaiting inspection. Tug decorated for Christmas. Thory Hurst notes from Norfolk Dispatch visiting his father Major D W Lurte.

Tenn Norfolk Country Club Charles W. Bain University of the South Sewanee T. McN. _Simpson Farmville Nor- Tale F. Woodhouse Lilian Dijon la Grange N. C C. H. Albers New Woodland J. Carlyle Stephens Johnna Hopkins University Baltimore North Street J.B. Groff Phiadelphia Chesapeake and Ohio McCullough Golfsboro Argus Thory Hurst Norfolk Dispatch D. W. Lurte Henry

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and January Scholarship Note

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as the world’s salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin scrapes with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Price 25 cents per box sold by Burrow Martin & Co. Winter term at the Southern Shorthand and Business University begins Monday January 3 and scholarships are available.

Southern Shorthand and Business University Bucklen Burrow, Martin & Go Southern Shorthand and Business University Detsir

Obituary Notices From Journal Fragments

Fragmentary notices show obituaries and funeral details. One item mentions Oph/Nady as resident at 238 James Street with a funeral from Queen Street Church on December 25, 1 o'clock, inviting friends and acquaintances. Another line notes Jones on the 25th inst in Denver, burial from St Peter's Church today at noon.

Nady James Street Virginius Bary Queen Street Fpriday al- Lend Jones Denver Col Junids Calus J St. Peter's

Chamber of Commerce Meeting Weighs City Consolidation

The Chamber of Commerce calls a meeting of all members by the Board for Thursday at noon to discuss recommended plans for consolidating city business organizations into one body. Secretary Samuel F. Borum urges a large attendance to advise on the proposed resort.

City National Bank stockholders meeting announced

Norfolk Va December 10 1897 annual meeting of the City National Bank stockholders to be held at their office on Tuesday January 10 1898 between 12 and 1 pm for the purpose of rep eating the number and election of directors.

Norfolk The City National Bank di Peete GB W. Leigh Ell-T

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