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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1896

Page

5

Grimes Battery Prepaces for Fair at City Mall

Unclear city notes report Grimes Battery preparing to fit up the City Mall for a fair on Monday. Atlantic Division of the U RR E of P plans to attend on the 22d Inst. Local incidents include a chicken thief chased from a yard, and a busy night street scene with several disorderly arrests and a shooting near Crawford street.

Oe City Tony Central Sunday School Seaboard Aly Line Grimes’ Battery Atlantic Division U. RR. E. of P Grimes C. J. Boush K. L Ivery Round Table Norfolk Jennie Bettie Humphett Amd Nannie ‘Tranny Fitinghwn Sheel Reynolda N.C Beotlavile Dean Queen Bireot Pleasant Vwiel Southampton County Dir. Robertson Mawtard & Watlaon Portsmouth Anderses Isham Anderson Atv Teham Chiries Walker Ain F. Rieser Sydney James

New Year Observed Quietly With Open House

The day was observed modestly with a few open houses and calls. The Posomer kept Sunday hours and the reception drew about 100 attendees who registered and enjoyed refreshments. Professor Tories will present music and the evening passed pleasantly under the Ladies Auxiliary supervision, adding to the association’s activities.

Tories Larles

Weep the Holiday Inn Holy Satire Trades Denied Coal

A satirical note claims wood and wool dealers will not deliver either wool or coal on any holiday after 32 o clock, reflecting a mock protest against holiday service disruptions.

Wim

Dont Wisk Hammills Mandkerchief Sale At Late Today

Advertised mandkerchiefs in various qualities priced per piece with discounts. Bargain sale at IAMMILEL'S 320 High street highlights silk and wool handkerchiefs, overcoats, capes, jackets, and blankets with limited time cash offer ending in thirty days.

el Sannney

Accident injures child in Brighton on Tuesday afternoon

A seven year old girl, daughter of Libble Opelind, was hurt when a horse started at the Bay Line stop in Brighton. Her leg was caught in the wheel and broken in three places. She was taken to her mother’s home on Counts street where Doctors Troy and Finness treated her.

Brighton Troy and Finness

Dortsiarthy Company Members Engage In Target Practice

Lincheon members of the Dortsiarthy Company marched to St Helena yesterday and engaged in target practice. Private HAL Alexander won the medal after a sharp display, hitting a four inch target at a distance of several yards.

Lincheon Dortsiarthy St. Helena Hal Alexander

Election of Geers at Athanthe Division meeting

At a meeting of Athanthe Division officers were elected including RF Hunting as Captain RR Warren New sommat BT Montage Deratd lot Ly Nelson Torold 8 Gildersleeve as surer The approved officers will be named at the next meeting.

Athanthe H. OK Mjeeted RF. Hunting RR. Warren Newsommat BT. Montage Lot Ly Nelson Torold Gildersleeve

Crash and One Price. January 1 cash and one price system

Local merchants announce sales and price cuts with claims of best goods at smallest prices. Several ads urge customers to visit Morris & Co for clothing, Welton & Co for books and candles, Breslauer & Antoni for carpets and colors, and J. & Crawford for household items. Promotions include passes with purchases and limited time offers through January 8 and thirty days of big reductions.

John A. Morris & cM. Clothiers and Tatlors Wigh Street

Defects in the Texas as Official Naval Board Statement

The Naval Inspection Board reports extensive defects in the battleship Texas after days of investigation. They urge keel fetes, stiffened bracket plates, more watertight doors, pump and piping improvements, and better hydraulic and ventilation systems. Repairs at a navy yard will render Texas a first class ship.

Naval Insneviiomu Board Texas Naval Inspection Board Whey Orien Navy Yard

Mirginia State League touted as top baseball circuit

In Monday’s Cincinnati Times-Star column the Virginia State League is praised as highly organized and strong. Manager Lefty Marr will lead Cincinnati’s mouth ten with top locals and star players like Heeleman and Burke, while Portsmouth’s lineup is built from Cincinnati talent. Plans mention pitchers Devitt Binnachard and others. Heeleman may depart for Portsmouth rather than Milwaukee.

Cincinnati Tines-Star Cincinnati Portsmouth Milwaukee Munnajer Marr Devitt Binnachard Liserary Kentucky

Complimentary Reception at Court Street Church

A church reception last night in the teentre room hosted by members of Court Street Bio. Het Church for Chebb pilietor Mev Dr A B Owen and wife. Attendants served refreshments as several attendees from the church and Doctor's personal invitees joined in a pleasant evening.

Court-Street Het Church Chebb Pilietor Owen Imbery

Monroe Doctrine Resolution Debate in Senate

In a Jan 1 Senate session Rep Southard offered a resolution backing the Monroe Doctrine. The text asserts US loyalty to the doctrine, opposes new governments under foreign interference, and argues the doctrine is vital to the US business safety and honor as established by Paris agreements.

Bouton Senate Southard Committee On Rules Monroe Hootie Ariel Moasewehusetia Bayewor Paris States

Acmod Victory Reported in Transvaal Frontier Conflict

Reports from Preterity indicate armed British South Africa Company forces threaten the Transvaal frontier. Rising tensions at Johannesburg prompt official inquiries as Britain weighs steps to counter potential intruder incursions.

Vertin Itn Advieus

Medicine ad for Hostettorms Stomach Bitters promotion

An old advertisement extols Hostettorms Stomach Bitters as a general restorative. It claims to improve appetite and sleep, aid digestion, strengthen the kidneys, and prevent diseases like Bright's disease, touting its benefits for dyspepsia constipation rheumatism and nervous ailments. It presents the product as preventative and restorative for various organ systems.

Bright

New Berkley Council Elects Officers in Unstable Meeting

The Berkley town council held its first meeting under Mayor A. A. McCoy electing Capt. M. C. Keeling as president amid contested rolls. John W. Whitstone and Capt. M. L. Keele faced nominations for mayor and recorder positions with several ballots. Health officer status was abolished and police elections postponed, while committee assignments were to be set by the president at the next session.

A. A. McCoy M.C. Keeling GC. R. Rockefeller Keeling M.C. Sealing Council Recorder Mesers J. M. Borkley Jacob 5 Reed Wim, Tilly George G. Martin Chistes A. Wilhime Louis Jones C. Wockafeller al Miller John W. Whitstone Capt Keele Herkley Thea R.A. McCoy Col George Aa. Miurtin Loveduve Lion. R.A. McCoy Yeni Ecto Two Miaiwer Wowlit Petherbridge Berkley Drme Dawghenty Chanestur

Governor Morton's Message and U S Imperial Tone

The message to the Legislature challenges political divisions between Britain and the United States, warns of potential disruption to elections, and stresses the need for careful arbitration in foreign affairs. It also praises the state’s Exposition work and cites a Meridian dispatch about a sheriff’s robbery case.

Munyon’s Cough Cure Ad Claims Immediate Relief

An old medical ad promotes Munyon’s Cough Cure and Cold Cure as rapid remedies for colds and chest pain. It claims immediate relief when taken at the first signs of a cold, and touts additional homeopathic tonics. It encourages readers to write to Professor Munyon in Philadelphia for medical advice and product information.

Munyon

Morton Aide States Gov Morton For President Bid

State Comptroller Roberts Smuyn of Albany releases statement endorsing Gov Morton as a presidential candidate. He argues Morton’s conservative judgment and proven service guarantee support and reliability and predicts victory at the St Louis Convention.

Roberts Smuyn Beri Psa Albany Jan. J James A. Roberts Mid- Wight Morton St.Louis Agar Shes Gov Hin Tie

Prussian Horses Stud Farm Supplying German Army

A vivid description of the Faimons Stud Farm in eastern Prussia near Penkohnou founded by Frederick the Great’s forebears. The article explains the farm’s role in supplying thousands of horses to the German army, its peaceful herd behavior, and the skill of herders in guiding horses to display specific dispositions. It also recounts a curious list of animals associated with biblical episodes and legends observed by visitors.

Prussia Penkohnou Fans Noren Teo Frederick the Great Nail East Prussia Kingdon Czar Nad Kaiser Isoaine

City Visitor Hosts Tea In Country Town Mayhem

A city visitor describes a tea party in a country town where locals imitate city manners and spoil the custom. An elderly maid is observed enduring the boredom of the afternoon as questions about milk and sugar rise.

Uis Boston Transcript

A Stove Suggestion and Public Notices from a Historic Page

A housewife finds comfort placing a larger platform around the stove to keep cooling surfaces within reach. The piece also notes pestilence in China and urges decorum in company. The Pilgrim's Progress appears as a referenced text from 1873, with a note on its author’s long labor and resting.

Pilgrim’s Progress

Syrup of Figs Promises Health Benefits and Comfort

Knowledge says nightly use of the Pire liquid laxative Syrup of Figs brings comfort and improvement. The California Fig Syrup Co markets Syrup of Figs in 50c and 1 dollar bottles, claiming kidney and liver relief without weakness, with medical approval and wide satisfaction.

California Fig Syrup Co

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