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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1896

Page

8

New Year's Eve Ball Glows in Beaufort Hall

The Li Nor Mission Club hosted a grand New Year's Eve party at the public building in Beaufort. The hall was festively decorated with evergreens and wreaths, music flowed beautifully, and refreshments followed as guests welcomed the new year. Names of attendees and speakers are listed, with a note on Captain Geo. Smith returning from Charleston after a brief delay. The piece reflects community memory and sorrow for a lost loved one while celebrating a joyous transition.

Beautont N. C Li Nor planetMison Club Beaufort Wil Veaufort Jenee Hatsell Susie Lool Jin Rumley Mins Chintiie Pyetsell Charlie Hatsell Mamie Lindey George Mateo Mies API Whitford Newberne N.C Eric Abernethy Mise Corinne Chad Geo. Smith Charleston Smith Southport Howe Carl Chadwick Cecil Tay- Ter Will Landers Wimington Concordia Toles, No. Wm. 1 Co. Fy John MM. Grand T. BR. Adair Gerhivnile Bevies Tanabe Herman Ro E F. Gardner Alfred Styran Pines Gweerlone Mueshiy Annie Whitford Neches N.C Tor Tor

Damage from win described in Hertford notes

In Hertford North Carolina on January 2 reports recount a local wind event causing damage. Rev Julian Runley of the M E Church delivered a pene sermon last Sunday to a tarce gathering. Mrs Dan Perry and daughter visit Mrs Trotman on Church Street. Miss Luvin Hays left for Aheside with sister Mira Tha and Wana Granberry visit Gatesville.

Hertford N. C Spspinn Manny Mete Julian Runley M. E Church Dan Perry Pine Town Trotman Church Street Luvin Hays Aheside

Perennial laxatives vs transient cures and a name change note

The piece argues that people ignored lasting benevefal effects in favor of short term relief while Syron of Mies promises permanent cure for habitual constipation. It mentions Sir Charles Pete’s Jewish descent and a name change from Ki to Charles during studies, ending with a fading note on his accent to his surname.

Syron Mip Sir Charles Pete Charles Dies

Petersburg News Briefs On Local Repairs And Weather

Special dispatch from Petersburg notes repairs needed at the Academy of Music with renovations by contractor plan. Weather details show December temperature averages, rainfall, and snow measurements. civic notes include church rebuilding and a government project opening at Petersburg Works for training and enrollment.

Academy of Music Meyer Wwe Wilburson Perfertiy Prine George Courtney Pune Banting Newton N. 1 St Pauls Episcopal Church Petersburg Jhon United States

Newport News Courtship and Local Social News in Tidewater VA

From Newport News Virginia a social page reports a wedding anniversary reception at Marston Street with Mrs Taylor Mrs Sitterfield and Mrs General Walker among guests. Supt S M Smith sails home from the North. The Southern Poet about City of Form to be docked for repairs. Foundry busy with brass work for numbers 16 and 16. Essie Head visits Hilton as Henry Witch of Norfolk calls on friends. Wesleyance Club hosts a tower Louise concert at Johnson’s Trail this evening.

Wport News Jon Oller Mra. Taylor Sitterfield General Walker Mara Mar. Mareton Mary Low Hon Pembroke St Pauls Tidewater Virginia 8. M. Smith Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company Porm Newport News Foundry Company Miss Essie Wortemouth Jones Hiton Witch Henry Norfolk Tower Louise Johnson's Trail

Contested Voting Tales and Pomp’s Notable Role

A column recounts a disputed election incident involving ex-Sheriff Aries Custer and voter registration biases toward Republicans, with Phelps briefly registering as a Republican. The piece shifts to praise a University of Pennsylvania figure named Pomp, describing his influence, eccentricities, and ties to campus life, while touching on debate over US note and silver coinage policies and quoting Hon. John G. Carlisle on free coinage and war loans.

Aries Custer Bow Custer Phelpa Wighland Street Phelps Custer Minke Colmubas United States John G. Carlisle

Reverend Stringfeld Sermon Lifts Trotist Congregation

In Morehead City on January 2, Specially-Rev Mr Stringfeld preached a notable sermon in the Trotists church with the text Come unto me, all ye that labor, and are heavy laden. Rev B C Glenn, beloved pastor of Whe Set bedtiet e TM hmeh, then returned to his charge after Conference. A lively section of community updates followed as locals discussed trips, visits, and young people hosting a lean-year party at Newborn Towse Inet.

Morehead City N. C Stringfeld B.C. Glenn Towse Westere Lee Erie CiAlrius Whernothy Gean Apelibell Jol Inn Nowlean Mir Walter Treyel Yirshallshire Evra Aloes Wallaee A. T. Beret Wills & Co Sairfert

Wesleyan Glee and Minutolin Clubs give exhibition at Open for Month

Elizabeth City report notes Wesleyan Glee and Minutolin Clubs delivered a fine exhibition to a large audience. Mentioned are Newport Sons and Mr TS Bin of Berkley visiting. Mayors Corl and Sanders details unclear from garbled text. storm-related disruptions observed. Brockett’s boat and a missing person inquiry referenced with uncertain names.

Tillzabeth City Wesleyan Glee Miunilolin Jet Tevins Newport Sons TS. bin Berkley Helms Wallin Rount Gan Tepe Hee Corl Proomatinis Wraeme Thoms Saders Willun Sanders Wiliam Butross Norfolk Severn Bonis Hans Net

Edenton Scene Reflects Construction and Visitors

Edenton, Jan 218. W N C reports George W Roper of Norfolk was detained at the dining views, with Mr. and Mrs. Bish on Queen Street Wednesday. Women repair a root at a local distillery after a recent wind storm. Miss Note Skinner of Vermfort visits Miss Pencle McMuilon on Gayen Willestient. A conch shop is being erected on Church road as town activity grows amid public service sentiments.

Edenton SN. C Georke W. Roper Nowfolk Queen Street Pencle McMuilon Gayean Willestient Mhureh Goad Cahein

Aluminum and white metal novelties sale listing

A fragmented catalog of white metal and aluminum items with sale prices. Items include Moon Shape Mirrors in white metal terms, brass bedsteads with pin cushions, orange cups, white metal jewel boxes, inkstands with pen holders, white metal frames and photo frames, pin trays, paper cutters in a case, child work boxes with lock and key, inkstands with floss bottles, vanity sets, cigars boxes, atomizers in assorted colors, all offered at various marked prices.

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Heart Disease Cured by Miles Remedies Ad From Fort Wayne

An Indiana reader from Fort Wayne writes of forty years with heart trouble and sleeplessness. After two years of no relief from several physicians, one bottle of Heart Cure and Restorative Nervine restored health, enabling sleep and daily duties. Dr Miles Medical Co offers remedies with free booklet.

Fort Wayne Ind Wellacuin Rook Dr. Miles Medical Co Elkhart Miles

Portmoutin land sale of properties listed in deeds

Property sale notice details multiple parcels in Portmoutin tied to three deeds. Includes West Silver Avenue, Southwater Street, and Armnarche Street plots with bounds, measurements, and conditions. Sale appears to proceed under county court protocol with public auction terms and reserve guidelines.

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