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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1896

Page

6

Bold Burglar Foiled In Suffolk House Break In

A robber tried entering the Suffolk home of W. J. Grean on a late night, but fled when discovered by Mrs. Grean, leav ing the upper room window open. Investigation shows this was an attempted burglary linked to a prior recent break-in. Also reported were a freight wreck on the Carolina Railway near Suffolk with details of the derailed Jocomeline engine and passengers unhurt, and local lodge officers elected for the Equal Y Lodge.

W. J. Grean Mio Barly Grean Suffolk Carolina Carolina Railyroad Ibbe Aebi Ieee William ©Rocker Washington Gillen Wetross Geen Lin Jocomeline Bally Filremon Uroetter Buffolk Equality Lorne Washington Square Jones Noble Grand W. Ty Button Grant Johnny Ebay Jain Ben. Dumvilie Jauuti Gen. Roberts Feral W. P. Troberts Victoria Westleh Cotelin Servien Suffolk Bietay Vneland United States Meveland Tha Bend Dent Wrebington Haley Weiler Phares Passat Storce Holly Jay Werner Rot Hultman Nievpor News Military Academy Suto Seard Road W. OG. Farrar FE. W Portsmouth Ella. Beale Ferman RR. Smithwick Windsor N.C Co. L. Hutchins Suffolk Yand Carolins Hig Ald Harford County

Transportation Costs Highlight Farm Burden and River Trade

A government report notes that farm product values rise while rail and water shipment costs fall on farmers. farmers bear much of big transport costs, affecting total earnings of railroad freight. The piece mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla as a treatment and cites Mrs A H Bley of Berkeley.

Trond Vale of Farm Perfeston

Texas Pluck and a Women’s National Scheme Rises

Miss Anon Snaxwell Joness and Miss Anna Maxwell lead a newly formed Women’s Association for Greater Sarmtogna with plans to influence national policy. The group aims to promote reform, memory of Washington and Mount Vernon, and to push state officials to purchase the Furatorn Springs valley to protect the waters. The movement gathers support from New York meetings and Texas affiliates, with Miss Maxwell and Miles Anni Mirswell as prominent figures.

Anon Snaxwell Joness Clencerdag Naratogin Anna Maxwell Donen Sarate- B Wosnan's Association For Unhs Baratoei Mount Vernon Washington Wis Avon Vyaxwell Morton State Legielntaire Spriapa Amiel aArlansos Sehaelou Wey Erie New York Tgs Howe Heal Oteer Miles Anni Mirswell Denes Sareteya Talveston Pex Dyerown Forsten Hinds Texas Chizens Renee Say Guy Erree Carolyn Prl

Auction of Fans and Lace from Mrs. Sarah A. Smith Exhibit

The New York Sun notes a fundraiser at Fairmont Park where fans and lace items from Mrs. Sarah A. Smith of Chito Helphia are sold to support children’s housing. Clear proceeds near $200 with total receipts around $45. The show included a Venetian lace fan, white Venetian point shawl, and other costs, with prices up to $125 for a white fan.

Joneddn Fawis Madivgessk New York Sun Americrn Sarah A. Smith Chito Helphia Fairmont Park Tn Als Smith Linsenpa Donohue, Henneberry & Co Wineburg

Fragmented Goods and Auctions Auction List Amid Confusing OCR

A garbled catalog of items appears in the damaged OCR listing auctions and prices. Mentions of handkerchiefs Venetian paint duchess ties and spoons with references to Washington and Cleveland, plus a golden rod design, hint at a 19th or early 20th century sale scene.

Washington Tavias Martha Washington Cleveland Ruth

A Romantic Marriage Amid War Time Oddities

An improbable wartime wedding occurred at a distant hotel as Mr. WW of Bathey and Miss Wedpest joined in matrimony. The tale weaves Civil War era figures, travels, and family trials, including Confederate references and a journey from Virginia to Jackson with festive, if chaotic, proceedings and guests at the Maton Hotel.

Bathey Iseleson Auss Merindige Virginia Ube Dailey Boiges Mo Brey Wedges Maton McDononld Tides Counle Jackson

Substantial support urged for Confederate memorial fund

A New York newspaper note discusses ongoing subscriptions and broad aid for a Confederate memorial project. It highlights contributions from notable figures, calls for regional support across several states, and mentions a planned location and timing for the memorial's completion.

Rough on the Sentry and the Phantom Philanthropy Tale

A garbled wartime report recounts a sentry error and a ruse about a hospital scene. A surgeon inside pretends to treat a wounded man while a larger deception unfolds about a medicine and a supposed swap. The covert plot is exposed as the hospital chest conceals contraband.

Looting for Kens Lroxenta SUie Cath Sank See The New

Fragmentary item describes a location related to looting incidents and contact details. It mentions a gate, wheels, a person named Pramk Fl, and a place labeled 152 Main Surert with unclear context and timing.

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