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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1897

Page

2

Healthy Mothers and Strong Children Promise

A plea for maternal health and prenatal care emphasizes fathers and mothers planning for children. Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription is touted as a natural remedy to support feminine health, ease childbirth, and ensure healthy outcomes. A testimonial from Florence Witte of Victor West Virginia is included, urging readers to obtain medical advice and the illustrated medical book offered by the Medical Association.

Pierce Flonener Witte Victor Wall

Properties for Rent and Improvements Listed Across City Streets

OCR fragment lists numerous addresses in multiple streets including Duke Street Bute Street Mariner Street and Church Street. Describes rooms flats improvements and multiple properties with a focus on rental availability and desirability.

Duke Gene York Street College Mince Duse Street Bute Street Falkland Street Mariner Strees Penchareh Street

Burruss Son & Co Bankers Notice

Burruss Son Co bankers offer commercial paper and bonds on favorable terms. They advertise deposits in time accounts and rent deposit boxes. They mention charges for drafts and exchange and note services to Europe.

Exchange Mrkn Europe Allahs of Oerett

Water of Gilthin: a valued remedy sold locally

The ad proclaims Gilthin Water as the best remedy and urges purchase from M. I. ay barney, Atlantic Motel, and others. It lists various rubbers and prices and notes a shoe store near the courthouse.

Harris M. I.ay Barney Atlantic Motel N& To Nhber Iier PRICH

Norfolk Council Eyes Joyce's Lake Water Deal and Fire Chief Dismissal

A tense Norfolk city meeting debated condemnations to acquire Joyce's Lake for a larger water supply, with officials outlining condemnation procedures and prior offers. The session also ousted Assistant Fire Chief Wood over misconduct and awarded promotion to John Webber, amid contentious council debate.

Joyce Wood Common Council Caurroll Messra Soaldwit Briggs Coviite Ones Greenwool Kiser Lowenbore Jacobs Rolland Wobble Iran Seleek Council Messrs Davis LW. Davis H.C. Anerson Meine Cailien Winston Joyeres Lake Poly Phepiar Mle Paneer Maso Wool Trom Fire Department Cam. Wood Ohler Ryan Hla Euhortinare Capt. Wood Anderson JP. Munting John $. Webber Thomas Kevill Ward Church Wriber Mo. Jnes Rtvan Mr. Webber

Day's Court Record Highlights Routine Police Court Actions

Justice Tomlin presided a lengthy Police Court session with several routine outcomes. John Miller was fined 2.50 for assaulting Leon Salsburg, Mamie Thompson faced unlawful trespass charges with a 2.60 fine, William Thompson warned to leave the city within 30 hours, Eddie Austin and Frank Matthews fined 1 each for fighting. Corporation Court handled minor offenses with several prisoners bailed. In Chancery Court Martin oversaw property transactions on Dathe Street and nearby parcels.

Justice Tomlin D. Miller Leon Salsburg Mamie Thompson William ‘Thompson Eddie Austin Frank Matthews

SEW CONVENT OPENS AT NEW LOCATION FOR FRANCISCAN SISTERS

The Franciscan Sisters have moved to a new convent at No 7 Queen Street near St Joseph's church. The two story building includes a reception room a work room a chapel a refectory and living rooms with gas lighting and heating. It will be formally dedicated soon in a modest ceremony.

Las Dames Street Brewer St. Joseph's Hhirch Queen Street Beng Lenge Paaiary

Norfolk Branch Aimed by Areraach Organizers Meeting

A meeting was called by Mir W. J. Barton to organize a Norfolk branch of the Areraach Organization. The session opened with Barton outlining aims and noting local conditions. At 12: a general discussion led to electing Mr. Mark as president and planning future mage meetings with addresses from prominent speakers.

Tshell Freeman Keellig Virginian Water Board Middle Mr. Freeman Keeling Richard H. Wricht Christian Missouri George J. M. Keeling H. L. Smith Paxcta George Tudge Keeling Anderson W. T Norfolk Mr Freeman Amerton Mir W. J. Barton Iban Barton Mark Wis Ehoean Young Men's Christian Association Waii Jo. Disharon Nye Gymuniasuni

Enormous armor plates shipped for Newport News vessel

Huge armor plates from Mid-Mesters Works bound for Newport News Shipyard travel by special freight car. Each plate weighs about 8000 pounds and measures several feet in length and breadth, with 8 inch thickness and curved edges prepared for mounting on the vessel.

Eirlots Wiramiice Neeley Mesters Newport News

St Andrew's Brotherhood Concert Pleases Narrow Audience

In Associaion hall last night Norfolk artists presented a Pleasant and artistic program. The solos by Tupman and Jenkins and Miss Taylor on Rubenstein and Scotch ballads drew praise for expression and pathos. Jenkins, Maye, and the violinist also contributed, with audience noting the lack of an encore.

St. Andrew's Hroitherhood St. Andrew's Brotherhood Associaion Hall Norfolk Martha Messrs Tupman Jenkins Taylor Rubenstein Pirsthee Fle Miss Taylor Mw Jlenkins Jkins Vrner Dhe Even- Inks Walter

Vieperan Corps meeting and club notices in Norfolk

The Veteran Corps of the Norfolk City Guard met at the armory rooms. Officers and a committee were appointed for future reorganizing and upcoming duties. The University of North Carolina Glee and Mandolin Chorus will give a concert at Youths A hall tomorrow evening with a promising program and strong student performers.

Norfolk City Guard Armory J 4 Marshall Eld Aner Ono Nal Wniush Lassiter Mremman Ail Marshail Bof Kasson Hte Cr Noot Doeuts Diassite University of North Carolina Choh Yoots A. Hall University of Nove Carolina Comte Saige Wall Janudary Y. M.C

Local Character J D Williams Rushed to Hospital

J D Williams, a well known town figure, was taken to St Vincent's Hospital yesterday for treatment of erysipelas. He has been a familiar presence in the community for decades, employed in various capacities and closely connected to local affairs.

Rogers James J J.D. Williams St. Vincent's Hospital Holt Ae Tims Xere Helio

Funeral Arrangements for Elanna Co

Obituary note records the funeral for Elanna Coe with interment at Wallen Cemetery. It mentions Atrs James and a chapel service, with a lunch offering described as Hopkins Steamed Hominy at Mik. Ouort. The text is fragmented and includes price reference of 1 cent.

Elanna Atrs. James Walle Cemetery Hopkins Mik. Ouort

Interment services announced for Wittnim at Sopermumpton County

The notice states a funeral will be held for Wittnim with interment in Sopermumpton County. Services will begin at First Pantst Church on Premieten streets Wednesday at 2:20 PM. Family and friends are invited to attend.

Turner Lothlock Witely Sopermumpton County Monitwy Wittnim Premieten Esray Mgnninp Owlwek Peienids Athena Pambes Monspiral Hillmore Mary Dana Jn i Bath Attery Dst Core Mina AN Hs Chawehate Jahn Dynes Perso Dor Phice Restonehureh Atreet Rasoon

Funeral of Rev Wather White Of North Carolina

The funeral for Rev. Wather White of North Carolina was held yesterday at the Chapel of St. Vincent's Hospital with Father J. J. Doherty officiating. Interment followed at St. Maury's Cemetery beside several pallbearers. the ceremony included community figures and mentions of parish activities. An advertisement extols Sarsaparilla cures and liver pills, touting medical products.

Wather V. White North Carolina St. Vinernt's Hospital Tev Pather J. J. Doherty Fev Wilkon Manthey Frio de Ces St. Maury's Cemetery Helmy Meesie Wil Fam Denavin John B. Loughtan D. Donovan Cosmos Smith C. Philips Thomas Wevill Maywean

Wright's Main Street Ad Puts Half Price Drapery and Goods

An old advertisement touts bargains on lace curtains and miscellaneous goods at Wright's 19 Main St with cut prices and weekly sales. It mentions blankets, household items, and eye care services, claiming low prices and guaranteed prescriptions.

Wright Main St

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