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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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