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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1895

Page

5

Seaside lodge to elect officers and watch-night services noted

Seaside Lodge K of P will elect officers tonight and many churches plan watch-night services. Other items include talk of abolishing the Beuboard Alp Line storekeeper post, no emancipation day celebration by colored people, and a Portsmouth Rifles New Year target practice at St Helen.

Seaside Lodge K. of P Witis Portsmouth Rifles St. Helen J. Saunders County Street Trinity P CO. R. Smith Gloucester County Kiyn Hall Tortsmouth Cotiion Club Mary Piedmont Richmond Thompson Mo Mo Anderton Bay Line Tyaltrowe Pinkter's Point Haelgess Central Scotteville Goodman Tigh A. R. Warner Pinner Nolan Mane Willie Phare Tye Jones Portemeanth Lumber Com Siversouw Taostine Pitties Negro Allen Oficers Mom Tienry BR. Yarner Portsmouth Port Warner Navy-yard Snonley

Syrup of Figs Promises Health Benefits and Comfort

Prominent promotion extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant laxative that cleanses the system and aids kidneys and liver. It claims universal satisfaction, approval by medical professionals, and its manufacture by the California Fig Syrup Co. with prices 60 cents and 1 dollar.

California Fig Syrup Co

Lodge Elections Across Tidewater and Portsmouth Fraternities

Tidewater Lodge No 66 I O F elected D F Gwynn noble grand W J Webb vice grand A W Locke recording C W King permanent 8 L Neville treasurer G Hope Tonkin chaplain Harry B Bell insile guardian C Riguardson trustees C A McLean E N Goodson W J More Installation set for next Monday night Portsmouth Lodge No 16 K of P elected J M Broughton Hugh M Smith J B Cadmus FP W Cherry John Summers D T Brownley R L Mutehias M of A DT Brownley Grand Lodge rep alternates George Gaines D D G Co Court Street Baptist elected W C Corbell superintendent George H Barrett secretary A R Williams treasurer etc.

Tidewater Lodge O. F D. F. Gwynn Noble W. J. Webb Vicu A. W. Locke C. W. King L. Neville G. Llope Tonkin Chaplin Harry B. Bell Insile Charles &. Knox Outsky C. Riuagrdson William J. Sturtevant The Poor Punch Caroline Sherwood T. M. Hodges Tilie Barlow Maggie Qass Wattle Lash

Wesleyan University Glee and Mandolin Club Concert Review

The Wesleyan Glee and Mandolin Club gave a concert at Kirt Tall under M C A auspices to a large audience. The crowd applauded warmly and showed much pleasure. Program highlights include Wesleyan songs, Davis with the Glee Club, March Bohemian, and the Mandolin Club number. The Thayer Glee Club, Alabama Court Medley, and Walker Mandolin Club perform a variety of pieces with solo slots and Serenade pieces.

Wesleyan University Glee and Mandolin Club Kirt Tall M.C. A Wand Wwe Wesleyan Davis Mareh Grover Mandolin Club Thayer Glee Club Robert Stevensy

Marmuilils advertised sale at Hammits Ls Portsmouth

An old style notice advertises a weekly sale at Hammits L's 120 Wigh street Portsmouth offering discounted handkerchiefs and large reductions on coats capes jackets fackets wool blankets and other goods for thirty days only at cash prices with flags of price cuts and a display in the window.

Alex. Warner S. Goodman Led Street Cook County Streets Chinn Sik Werth Oeh Portsmouth M. Rosenbaum Tgh High Street

Local Clothiers Adopting Cash and One Price System

On January 1 the stores will switch to cash and one price sales with a pledge to offer the best goods at the smallest price. Advertisers include John A. Moris & Co, Charles Br. Welton & Co, Levy & Jacobs, and Breslauer & Anthony, all listing low prices on suits and textiles.

John A. Mortis & CO. Clothiers and Tailors High Street January Ltd Ah Quueks Charles BR. Welton & CO Ae Levy & Jacobs H. L. Page & CO Jett John Wataeson Antes Ballance County Street Will Haly Gms

Low Brotha Harton Hy Tickets Sale Starts December 23

On December 23 and 24 and January 1 tickets from Norfolk to Wilmington and return to Chester, Philadelphia, and other points are offered at special round trip prices. Fares include $6.26 to Chester and $6.75 to Philadelphia with return by January 7. Contact Arthur G. Lewis, 60 Main St, Atlantic Hotel district, for tickets and info. A separate ad promotes carpet, refrigerator, canopies, and oil cloth discounts at J. S. Crawford's for thirty days.

Norfolk Wilmington Delaweres Chester Philadelphia Epecia Arthur G. Lewis Main St Atlantic Hotel J. S. Crawford's Ww. Co High ST Twin Cities

Lodge on Venezuela and Senate Arbitrate Debate

In a lengthy Senate debate, Mr. Lodge defends arbitration with Venezuela and asserts Venezuela has always sought arbitration while Britain and the United States press for a peaceful settlement. The discussion shifts to committee control, party majorities, and the Populists' stance on Senate organization as leaders move toward a recess and tomorrow's vote.

Venezuelat United States Great Britain Britain England Lodge Hilchiesther Venezuela Lincoln Chiensu Ewes EL Rover Venezucla Lilialn Venanela Mitchell Re. Publicans Senate Este Gorman Core Win Ts Wse Vominftlves Yous Abyss Alten Den Aso Mattter Mnrrhs Allen Republic Party Ue Senate Nebraska Mid Kenai Mir Allen Paya Nats Cmme Rhele Butler North Carolina Brooke Sonicare Harris Democrats Republicaans Pevinte Velomoe Mir. Veet Colorado Walcott Allison Wolcott Cockrell To-Morrow Tnmorrow

Munyon’s Remedies Claim Wide Cure for Digestive Ailments

A testimonial from New Waterford, Ohio, praises Munyon’s Dyspepsia and Kidney Cures. The writer says indigestion, spleen enlargement, and stomach weakness vanished after three weeks of Munyon’s treatments, claiming quick relief in hours for kidney issues and rheumatism as well. The piece promotes Munyon’s products and lists prices and order instructions.

My. P.M. Littl New Waterford O. Shye Dinemir Munyon Miunyon

Church society elects officers in Berkley meeting

Members of the Christian Missionary Society at Armstrong Memorial Church in Berkley elected officers for the coming term. The gathering included sermons, baptisms, and farewell remarks by Quisenberry who later left for Warsaw, Kentucky. Funeral rites for James Wili were held at his Berkley home with many attendees.

Armstrong Me Morial Ollievers Christin Mivlewaver Society Tex Camplon Beerebey Srynuel Larenz Stobert Th. Kiendren Donuminations C. Boykin Ulacksburg Wit Quisenberry Wales Qulsenberry Iiy Pric Hyre Warsaw Berkley Ghpence James Wiki Berkley Avenue Tev. Rom. Chandler Chestnut Street Ghureh George G. Martin Kelly G. Ives Ol Milldam Bridge Main Street

Petersburg Budget: Rector Resigns. Farewell Service Held

Petersburg notes reveal Dr. Wainen faces threats forcing his resignation as rector of St. Pauls Episcopal Church. Rev. Thomas Spencer Dyson delivers the farewell sermon. The Academy of Music is deemed unsafe by City Engineer Thomas R. Dunn until repairs are completed, with Mr. Wm. E. French awaiting guidance.

Petersburg Dee Lev Hains D. D St. Paul's Episcopal Church Joe Wainen Thomas Spenter Fralns Thomas R. Dunn Academy of Music Wm. E. French

Academy Condemned Over Rotting Pillars

City Engineer to be informed. Mayor Collier to appoint commissioners to inspect the Academy after reports of rotting floor pillars and possible further repairs. In other news, Anne Brown and Charles Taliaferro faced charges of unlawfully secreting and embezzling a letter. Taliaferro jailed on bail, Brown jailed in default of bond awaiting April Richmond court. Bishop Randolph conferred with St. Paul vestry over the Good Shepherd Church dispute in Blandford.

Academy Collier Anne Brown Charles Taliaferro United States MR. A. Young St. Paul's Episcopal Church C. Venable Adams Street Church of the Good Shepherd Memorial Blandford St. Paul's Church

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