The Baritone Singer and Stage Mishap in Port Elizabeth
A London note recalls a comic mishap involving baritone Aliford Walle and singer Gao Lacritage during a Port Elizabeth performance. An open hall, wandering animals, and a challenged encore produced unexpected audience reaction, ending with a halting finish and admonitions about stage duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliford Walle
Clifford Malle
Charles Halle
Englind
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
Weeds as Fertilizer and Dock Construction Details
An old farmer extols weeds as valuable soil nourishment and notes that decayed plant matter enriches crops. The piece then shifts to a New York Sun report describing modern dock construction with channels, locks, hydraulic cranes, and high pressure water systems in a large harbor facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wons
New York Ledger
Mororn
Legge Inn
Notes on Wealth and Courtship in 19th Century Satire
A collection of quips on money, marriage, and self interest from various periodical voices. It contrasts frugality and miserliness with social performance, includes a cartoonish Italian count joke and a jab at cash hoarding. The piece cites silver stockpiling figures as a broader satire of financial priorities.
Wholesale Quotations From Drawston Norfolk Va June 4 1896
Wholesale quotations from Drawston Norfolk Virginia list diverse goods including Tigh Mackerel No 2 in kegs at 7 dollars, herring and lard prices, pork products, bacon shoulders and cracklings, dairy items, syrups and molasses, flour types, and various lumber market rates. Notable entries include Western Dairy products, New Orleans sugar, Liverpool fine salt, and timber prices for Cypress lumber and stave markets with wholesale ranges across many categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drawston
Norfolk
North Carolina
Ting
Hanmis
Smithfield
Western Dairy
Sutter Market Orm
New York
Western
Uracerton
Laguayra
Duva
Isaette
Wainrides
Imaezee
Porto Rico
New Orleans
Geen Low
Liverpool
Fragmented Market Listing Covers Cattle Hogs and Shingles
A dense historical market item lists prices for white oak shingles and various lumber products alongside livestock quotes. It itemizes steers, heifers, cows, oxen, hogs, sheep, and calves with weights in pounds and price ranges, reflecting a mixed rural commodities market segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aive
Bobh
Shipping News At Norfolk Port Aboard Various Vessels
Port of Norfolk ships report arrivals and departures amid winter winds. British steamers and American vessels hauled lumber and timber while several named crews sail toward New York and Baltimore. Memoranda note barges towing cargo along the coast and vessels bound for Suffolk and Bremen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Morty
Tsi
Wrtiktburn
Jacobs
Gulventon
Bremen
Willian Lamb & Co
Sehr
Kideht, Jr
Crowley
York
New York
Henry
Clay
Eighteem Mnutes
Litwintson
Atlantic Coast Line Timetable Quick Tours Through Day and Night
A fragmentary timetable shows Norfolk to Philadelphia and New York routes with daily departures except Sundays. It notes connections via Tor, Jersey routes, and mentions Pullman cars, sleeping coaches, Cape Charles, and Walker's Agency guidance. The text includes scattered city names such as Norfolk, Philadelphia, New York, Atlantic cities, and references to trains and steamers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunlay
Bligh Bireet
Philadelphia
Feh
New York
Norfolk
Bileh Street
Norgcond
OO Oom
Cporicene Torch Street
Odo Lev
York
Ome
Arrivic
Pouipork
Sundiny
Meine
al S A
Railway Officials Named in Historic Passenger List
W. Taylor as General Passenger Agent and C.6 Haines listed as Superintendent appear in a historic railway announcement. The brief item names key officials and their roles within the service, reflecting organizational structure of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Taylor
C. 6
Haines
Rail schedule excerpt shows Norfolk to Weldon to Atlanta routing
An historical passenger timetable fragment outlines the Norfolk to Weldon and Atlanta route, with connections to Washington, Weldon, Monroe, and Chattanooga lines. It lists departure times, intermediate stops, and agents in Portsmouth and other towns, signaling schedules and transfer points for a veiled late 19th century rail service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Corry
Pop
A. Zeige
Wronklin
Wembleton
Amursionsiere
Lewiston
Ant Wehd
Vchurhotte
Dorave
Monroe
N.C
Choaten
Orn
Linh
Usin
CIA
Aleville
B.C
Sui
Weldon
Witan
Portmouth
Toi
Southern Rail
Ashevilly
Atlanta
Mobile
Moontyromery
Orleans
Mall Wad
Iron Pillane Steamers Head South and North to Norfolk
The Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company operates new iron hulled steamers on daily routes. The Iron pillane alriiers NEWSONT NEWS, WASH INGTON and NORFOLK sail to Washington and Norfolk, with departures from Fort Monroe and Portsmouth. Luxurious vessels include electric lights and steam heat, offering gourmet menus from Washington and Norfolk markets. Tickets available at B&O and WW&C offices and at W.T. Walker’s. For information contact agent D. J. Callahan at 441.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alriiers Newsont News
Washington
Norfolk
Potomac River
Chesapeake Bay
W. T. Walke's
Baltimore Steam Packet Service Advertises Reduced Rates
Baltimore Steam Packet Company promotes reduced rates for the Norfolk to Portsmouth route via the Union Dock and Cantong. The notice highlights passage times from Baltimore to Philadelphia and New York, luxurious saloons and staterooms, electric lighting, and baggage checked to destination. It lists office contact at 77 West Main Street and agent W. Landall for further details, with daily service except Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afl
Pointa Sock
Kvtgund
A. Om
Norfolk
Roy Vest
Malin
Arin
Richmond
Folk
Newport News Avery
Richmord
STRA
Northampton
Luray
Accomack
Nolan
Blaine
Sailine
Norroll
Old Point
Portsmouth
Ey Ling
Hampton
Bay Line
Poqgolin
Severn Rivise
Rouchna
Thy Line
Morfolk
Shvern Rivel
Reday Ass
Rf oaLe Saak
Washington, N
Tsowbern
MW. C
S. Tt
Freielich
Portemouth
Alert
Nortel
Baltimore
Union Dock
Chesapeake
Perso
West Main Street
Slontier
Vrelcht
W. Landall
Norfolk and Western schedules and limited trains
Complete timetable data for Norfolk and Western routes including connections to Roanoke, Columbus, Chicago, Washington, Richmond and Petersburg. Notes cover Pullman sleepers, departure and arrival times, intermediary stops, and ticketing details with agent contacts for GG.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Richmond
Wevshington
Ala
Lynchburg
Tounoke
Radford
Kluefeld
Pocahon Kenbya
Columbus
Chicago
Roanoke
Alyy
Pulaski
Hristo T
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Conuseta
Monsnoke
Washington
Chattanoogee
Pointes
Pullman Slovpers
Alemphis
Ontaway
Norfolk
Mast Tibuls Limited
Sea Warfolk
Norfolk and Western Tauroad
W. DB
Val
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kentucky
Jack Cade
Cade
Henry VI
Justina FE
Shem Nak Uy
Oylag
Swaullond
Baneline
Youn
Tieopholis Shepstond
Juan
Renaineerdt
Tay
Chen
San Francisco
Mda Whitow
Aberdeen
London
New York Tribune
Calcutta
New York Press
Florence
Operin America
Somorgilio Journal
New York Mall
Morat Halstead
Cebu
Troy
Sis
Guo
Virginia
Lawtians
Maynan's
Market Jr
Lowe Dowderes Chanutiitend
Pantyveeseseres
California
Prine
Hoatingtty
Cypress
Kim Drie
Warnes
Shipping News
Clieaind
George
Dyadley
Willson
Midgepont
Pis
John Th. Canson
Harrison
Junber
A. T. Cohn
James
Tumber
Sony
Oakes Anes
Cropper
Wattle Summers
Width Lumber
Bohr
Jeremih Smith
Pansang
Prayenon
Timiter
Dubley & Co., Bankers and Brokers
Carroenandents
Lamson Pros
Ohlento Mould
Peale
Hell
Hirarmin
Mambiers
McIntyre & Waniwell
Stock Molton and
Prodive Exediutigros
Quick Sreryvicr
Reasonallis
Fain Street
Norfolk, Ws
Lipme
Chis
Ron noSsTas
Providence
Eiris Crain
Boston
Barun
Wildentty
Vrarvde Maracer
VLA Otont
Wwe Npws
James Re Ytandin
Virginia Novikaton Company
Missour
Pocahontas
Clyde's Wharf
Wehmenid
Petereeburg
Waverly
Hicksford
Atlantics and
Danville
Michmond
St Mekut
Waite & Son
H Brandt
James W. McCarrick
Heoanokre, Norpole and
Galtimore Steamboat CO
Sumley
Aahore
Telephone &. WM. Randal, Agant. Orpole and
Ratparannock
Essex
Line Wharf
Tappahannock
Lanillnes
Ugchan Wisbw
Jain Bereer
SUN
Aon
Ocean View
A. Bariet
Cienor
General Omee
Norfolk and N Sd i
Urolissa
Ak C. Railroad
Yous
Wee Ly
Norvfolle
Suffolk
Tunis
I. C
Tarboru
Rocky Mt
N. c
Willis Inston
Wrymouth
Annston
Wilkon
Fomirudet
Wilmington
Atlevillas
Charleston
Columba
Aurela
Gaheass
Savinnih
G . Jacksonville
Soulma
Cape Charles
York, Paladelmia and
Horfolk R. I
TITAN
Piuiss
Norpole & Souirery
MALL
Rtd
Ene Hess
Elsat
Encon
Mackey i Roper
Pant Helhoven
Pslenton
Noy al SH. Hk
Steimer
Pigiout
Windsor
Tesday
Snpurbay
Snpurbay For All Vac Rejas
Chowan
Como
Balinay Creak
Cotmeetinge Op
Keilhaven
Virginia Dare
Malcolesville
South Vinek
Ave Waeslington
Interdain Ware
NC Express
City
Edenton
Eivabeth
Atewa
Atonday
New Na
Fenny Goldshore
Aland N
Jacksonville
Norpole
MATT
Wis AM Rail
Sbeany Unies
Norfoll
Pisge Stallions
East Main Street
Nor- Talk
Western Depot Freight Staton
Witter Street
Eastern Catolina Dispatch
PARP
Poines
Pottier Abl
Mercorobinn
Atlantic and
Fihoom
West Norfolk
Dianville
Bro Jp. Om
Flolk
Eave
Lawrenceville
Jeffrees Junction
Southern Railway System
Dennlston Junction
Durham
South Toston
N. and
W. Rt. Wullman
Asheville
Augusta
Memphis
Walke
Ag Ancy
Wharf Norfolk
Wwv
Williama’ Agency
Portamouth
Alnumable
Atlantic Railroad
Virginia Beach
Silas W. Burt
W. van Now Din
Repect
Lla
Joyal
Twave
Virginia Poncho N
Intermedate
Pasaentera
Roe
P. Holland
Chesapeake and
Ati
Ohio Railway
Dsub
Wis
FOI (Incinnatil
Sally
Im Wa
Shiahay
St Louk
Mewix
Cis
Cordonsville
Soho
Onan
Ol Pott
Wille
Chola
Laouknvilie
Gerville
Louis
Nortons
Pteke
S.A.L. Seaboard Air Line
Wrluuks
Gouthound
EL Williams
Dortsmouth
Aroran Mer Batt
Anderson
J. W. Brown, Jr
Vass
Joten
J. We Winder
Cfo
Nontit
Mathews
Bay
Penn
Ivy
B&o
le P.m. LY
Fortress Monroe
M. L. Froweble
Steam Packet Company
Linde
Quick Sr
Norte
Wabay
Orith Rand
We Horfalke
CebEs
St Pal
India
Nil Pot Bouth
Seaboard
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!