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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1898

Page

2

Winter Term Start At Southern Shorthand and Business Univ

January 8 marks the new term at the Southern Shorthand and Business University. A scholarship offer appears on the first page amid several local ads promoting quick sales and drastic discounts on furs jewelry and merchandise from WALTRER J SIMMONS & CO and The Gaile Jewelry Co with a two week or one week sale window.

Southern Shorthand and Business University Dezs- Te New York Waltrer J, Simmons & CO Gaile Jewelry Co Frank Galle Beeins Moenduas Dan Vary

Irles Social Event at Mireles Building Sees Honorary Committee

The Norfolk area social gathering hosted by the Ir les group featured a reception and speeches. Leaders including W. T. Baker and A. T. Somee presided as members listened to remarks on community progress and enjoyed refreshments in a festive atmosphere.

Emancipation Day Celebrations and New Year Notices

A long, garbled Norfolk page notes Emancipation Day events with veterans ceremonies at Dahlgren Hall on Lucen Street and a color guard program. It lists memorials, prayers, songs, and a question on changing the holiday for convenience, plus various New Year receptions at the Country Club, YMC A, and local churches with dates, locations, and hosts.

Coloral Dahlgren Hall Lucen Street Yvon Country Club Prank Anthony Walke Teanby Street Eloel P.m AL Wi Osthoorlock Ladlea Freemason Street Baptist Church Gom Serpell Treath Ietaed Lamb Moore Mehkett Wd. J. Hall Park Avenue Hall Wi North Mainevenue

Elected Officers Across Fraternal Lodges Revealed

A scanned notice lists elected officers for Charity Lodge No. 1 Knights of Pything Red Men and other fraternal bodies. Officers named include L. Myers, A. Slatz, I. Gale, W. Williamson, W. Gordon, J. Bare, and others amid a wave of shorthand titles and roles.

Tete T Cooper B. Holmes Gii Ledger D. Willamson WI Ah Wow Gordon W. DB Raper Trotters Mitewer Tribe Hoa WL . Chase Siehem Whinowkhieoh M.C. McParland Singh- More Awe Eason Willaimeon Boithers Wampuns Stiler Devepor Wirwamy Chark Taree Daren Sachen Sealer Sagamores Venuty Sumer Strpamere WLOP Toangshey Iter Oof Frank ‘Tarrall Wanpan Cpl Hudgins Aviawwams Moesers Wentz Hinman Wihltehurst Tristocs Hertieaion Riecampment Nog BO. OF Coorke W. Landoreblet Patriarchs Cie I Tite I G Jamison Jim Warden Wood Cheenwell James Ko McCoy Serthes Adarenesee W. TH Fast Find Comition Club Thanes J McCabbe Esident Joseph TT Wilson View Mile Frank Kennedy van Kirk Old Dominion Ollirera BL Woods Aow Baylor Flo Tiegunsa AL Brown Seribe Wlay Woodhouse Treasurey Pes

Fatal domestic tragedy shocks town in wartime era

A local household near to the river was struck by a fatal event involving Mrs. Lawrence Doh and her husband. The incident occurred late at night during a period of heightened tension and personal strain. Police investigated as neighbors described a violent quarrel ending in a fatal injury to the wife.

Tote Re Lawrence Latywrensete Fanady Erley Alee Fon Dbouetiber Ipome Pada

ELIAS BALL Promises Warm Wishes and Thanks

A letter from Elias Ball of 362 Main Street extends holiday greetings and gratitude for support, noting best wishes for a prosperous New Year and continued cordial relations in the future. The missive addresses illness and well wishes in a formal, old fashioned tone.

Tony Prieta Ptake Elias Ball Main Street

Outlook for Norfolk Business in 1898 Brightens

The article surveys 1897's mixed results and anticipates a stronger 1898. It cites improved retail sales, near full stores, and growing confidence, with construction on the Monticello Hotel and new warehouses. It notes potential elevators and rail improvements, especially the Norfolk and Virginia Beach railroad, to boost exports and employment.

Norfolk Monticello Citizens' Bank Atlantic City Pinger’s Point Virginia Beach Lambert's Point Sturf

Harbor Mastership dispute and local notices in Norfolk

The Evening Telegram notes rumors of a change in Norfolk harbor master leadership after W W vain vacated the post. Abr datah is said to have resigned to shift control of two thirds of harbor fees to the board, with three harbor masters sharing the funds. The Telegram cites limited local action and mentions other unrelated town notices and advertisements.

Harmon Newport News Telegram Nm Strong Nenedis Norfolk Tarhor W. W.W Vain Abr Datah Rosk Beda Lwo Ile Ft Ta Tin Purachen

Memorial Services for Rev D S Barten Held at Christ Church

Memorial services are planned at Christ Episcopal church for the late Rev D S Barten D D rector of the church who died June 26 1897. Bishop Randolph was to preside but illness in his family shifts charge to Rev B D Tucker D D and the dean of the Norfolk Convocation. A tablet unveiling and a sermon by Rev Carl E B Grammer TD are scheduled with local clergy and other church ministers invited.

Christ Episcopal Church Barten B. D. Tucker St. Paul's Church Norfolk Macing Messrs W. Oc. Dickson D. §. Burwell Christ Church R. Geissler New York Carl EB. Grammer Christchurch

Norfolk notes on trials visits and port records

The report lists trial costs for the Andersen case at $3,358 excluding attorney fees. It notes several locals traveling to Richmond for the governor’s inauguration and others visiting family in Bank Street and Norfolk. December port statistics show 59 rejects vs 69 in 1899 and imports of $45,204.

Andersen C. L. Parker Artesian Shell Norfolk Tichmond C. D. Raynsford Washington Ater Tn nleWt Augusta Virginia Waters C. E. Grammer Pyrscopal Seminary Alexandria Durhoe Grammer Wm. W. Old Hay Freemason Woo'clock Queen Street M. BR J. W. Moore Seimwood Cemetery

Norfolk Delegation Praised by Virginia Lawmaker

In Norfolk, Merritt T. Cooke is hailed as the watchful treasurer of Virginia with broad support from the delegation. Charles B. Mann and others are noted for influence and diligent service, while Mrs. Emme Backnall, widow of Dr. George Blacknall, dies aged around 80 with a private funeral planned Sunday afternoon.

Charles B, Mann House of Delegates Virginia Mir. Mann Norfolk Niss Merritt T. Cooke Cooke Treasury Quake Arr. Cooke Kiger Foster Virginia Mouse Larslie General Assembly Mann Emme Backnall George Blacknal

Committee to aid the poor at First Fan-Uist church drive

A charitable committee plans to receive offers between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at First Fan-Uist church at Granby and Freemason Streets to distribute funds to the worthy poor. Also noted are notices of obituaries and local events including a funeral service for Annie Lydia Lawrence and a memorial for Paul Tordan.

Indies Granby

Petershure Peanut Trade Report Marks Record Quarter

A Petersburg city report notes the December quarter yielded 4 000 bushels of Siminish peanuts valued near 100 000 dollars. Virginians bought fewer tabs of tobacco while Peterstown sales surged. court clerks issued 208 marriage licenses. fiscal data show 2704 pounds of manufactured goods taxed. a gun incident near Greensville caused a fatal wound. General Weyler comments Cuba may fall. Trood’s Sarsaparilla promoted as blood purifier.

Petersburg Petershburg Alanna Nee

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