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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1898
Page
5
A compilation of short items from Portsmouth including New Year reflections, visits, church events, school openings, police matters, travels, and local business shifts. Notable mentions cover weather, public works, baptist church meeting, mayor's court, and minor incidents plus a fakir swindle strike and naval personnel reassignment.
During December seven white and five colored licenses were issued. County totals show twenty white and fifty colored, the largest monthly total. Yearly there were 125 licenses. 68 white and 60 colored. In the county there were 159 white and 87 colored licenses issued.
Notice states Perebee and Shannon at South and Green streets dissolve by mutual consent as William Shannon retires and Perebee continues the business at the old place seeking public patronage. The death toll note lists December deaths: 16 colored wives, total 289. whites 174, colored 115.
Letters from readers prompt Virginian reporters to verify a Portsmouth navy yard service contract. Officials admit cars run every 15 minutes only until late, then half hourly service continues to the ferry, with gaps causing readers to question adherence to the agreement.
Vague OCR fragment references administrators collectors cashiers and others with partitions of limits. Mentions JOUN L WATSON and Welton & Co Neo alongside river transfers and transit services in a historical city record. No clear event or date to anchor a full story.
A historical advertisement lists The Hew York Glothing Gomp y at 214 High Street as agents for Celebrated Manhattan Shirts Monarch Glaston burg Underwear Wilson Bros Denham Ribbed Underwear Shaw Knit Seamless Hosiery and other reputable articles. The text markets various brands and garments, emphasizing quality and merit.
Creditor notice for W. L. Virnelson & Co announces auction of stock including Tints Cups Umbrotas Canes and other items on Wigh Street. Claims must be filed with trustee A. El Warner within the specified period as required by the trust agreement.
The firm flem of Ferebee & Shannon is dissolved by mutual consent. Shannon retires from the partnership. Jamin de Peret Vo operates under his own name at Old Straw Ne and South Street. He promises to continue patronage and support the.
Auction notice for building lots on North Court Street and boulevard property with details on frontage and size. Terms require one third cash, balance in one and two years with deed of trust. inspection at 9 High Street with contact C. Miesibver Auctioneer.
Desirade residence to be sold at Pullack auction on Monday January 8 1898 at 72 o clock detailing a corner plot on Dinwiddie street fronting 28 feet with 16 foot depth and an alley 16 feet wide. House built three years ago by John J West features hot water heat closets bath sewerage heaters mantels and more. Terms cash balance in one year. John C Niemeyer auctioneer.
Transfers list several deeds including George W. Fuller to W. W. Silvester for 50 feet of land at Berkley Avenue and Tatem Town Road. Norfolk Land Company to T. Worbeth for lots 650 and 651. P. Stehamtson to A.C. Lankford for lots 1 and 2 on a Plat. M. Richardson to Richardson for lot 652 on Campastella map, price $450.
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