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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1897

Page

5

Portsmou th Flotsam and Jetsam Miscellany From Town and Harbor

Portsmou th notes a busy week with payroll news at the navy yard and Seaboard Air Line shops, local flotsam and crime items, a church gathering, and warnings about unattended houses and tramp activity. A local accident near Clifford and Washington is reported with a favorable medical update.

Montauk Tribe Elects New Leaders After Election Night

The Montauk Tribe of Ted Men elected Evan Seed as Prophet and Jon Brigit, Robert Wood, and Watson Vel lines as senior officers for six months with C P Y Brownley as Junior Sagamore and George T. Wriekk Keeper of Wampum. A meeting of Crimes Battery filled vacancies with Colona as First Lieutenant and Z Culpepper as Second Lieutenant. Afterward, attendees danced. A street obstacle on Dimwidele near Dinwiddie caused a woman to fall and injure her chin and teeth. Mgr Jack Carney also fell, both requiring police removal of the barricade.

Atmeetne Montauk Ted Men Evan Seed Jon Brigit Sachen Robert Wood Sagamore Watson Vellines C. PL Y Brownley Wampum George T. Wriekk George W. Ferrebee Crimes Battery Nishi Kk. I Colona J. W. Davis Culpepper Rigs W. LL Palin J. G. Brown L. ©. Mathews Dimwidele King and Dinwiddie Streets Pont Mgr Jack Carney

Military Exe At formerting of the Portsmouth Ries

A fragmented notice describes a memorial ceremony at Portsmouth for ex Confederate soldiers. It mentions a funeral escort and the Camp Confederate Veterans, with references to a specific company and an escort service. The text is garbled but centers on veterans and a ceremonial event.

Portsmouth Cy. Wan Arizona Banat

Local Hardware and Furniture Sales Promoted Through Big Discounts

One day sale news note urging customers to visit Crawford's Furniture and Carpet House, Levy & Jacobs, Chas Ti. Wimston & Co, and Hofheimer's for marked down rugs carpets hats and fabrics. Advertised savings range from two fifty to one hundred fifty dollars with new location at 20 Theh street and Oxford hall, Tortmouth.

Death of Mrs. M. A. Culpepper in Charlotte

Mrs. J. T. Trant of Park View learned yesterday of her mother Mrs. M. A. Culpepper’s death in Charlotte NW Co. Trant left by morning train to attend the funeral. Culpepper had many friends in this city who regret the news.

Columbia Street Washington Street M. R. Wellener Park View J.T. Trant M. A. Culpepper Charlotte

Theft at Woodhouse and Mrs McDonough’s Death

Thursday a negro man entered Mrs Weymouth’s woodhouse at London and Court streets and took coal before fleeing, leaving his bag and coal behind. In a separate notice, Mrs Mary McDonough, wife of Mr Patrick McDonough, died at 127 Randolph Street yesterday at 1 PM after a brief illness. funeral notices will be in tomorrow’s issue.

Mary McDonough Patrick McDonough Randolph Street

Sing Sing inmate Hoffmann attempts suicide during confinement

A prison worker named Hoffmann in Sing Sing attempted to end his life during a morning exercise period. He had been kept in his cell since quitting prison work earlier, and a fall from a gallery left him with a broken leg and severe injuries. Doctors say recovery is unlikely as guards fear increased unrest among convicts.

Sing Sing Frederick Hoffman Prise Stung Sing Hoffman Prntings Elofman Elofinin Stirl S Hoffman Sing Shag

Lawrence & Welton's Cash Store Ad at 2 High Street

Lawrence and Welton offer discounts on locks, tans and slates at 12 4c price. Wellings items priced 25c and 35c per yard. Ladies' hose 1f or 6 pairs for $1.00. Boys' bicycle Mose lic or 6 for $1.00. Comforts blankets and cloaks reduced to close.

Ish Spevini Lnne Lawrence & Welton's High Street

Greater Richmond Feels Public Spirit Fever in City Growth Talks

Nearly everyone in Richmond is abuzz with plans to build up the city. The Chamber of Commerce will host public meetings to discuss growth while traveling salesmen may follow suit. Local figures like Edgar Allan and Judge Waddill are linked to political futures, with talk of attorney general candidates and a possible Washington appointment. A blacksmithing accident, a fatal cart incident, and a fire scare branch through the day, alongside court and agricultural news from the state capitol.

Tuchmond Richmond Chamber of Commerce Chamber Allan TS Judge Hughes Waddill Ben Robert W. Hugh Hughes M. Th. Walton Shenandoah Walton State Senate Senate Warren &. Tairsy Marrigonburg Aspalin Lurty Mabone Valley Lamb Thomas Atkins Henrico County

Weedy Brunswick County Marriage in Petersburg VA

An ornate Brunswick County wedding near Petersburg, Virginia, last Wednesday afternoon featured Mr RB. T. Bishop and Miss Rosa V. Mowerton. The event included a large procession of guests, with Rev. John W. Nicholson officiating. Local society notes also mention community clergy, social receptions, and regional shipping activity.

Brunswick Petersburg RB. T. Bishop Rosa V. Mowerton Carrie Gibbs Arethar Bishop Basle House Bornant Gibbs Edward W. Young Shelter Island Davie & Whittle Woos. Leake Mdeh- Wome West Washington Street Stephen W. Jones New York City Alice Lyall Jones Mar Alfred Kend Franklin Street Atlanta Martlett Roper John Mei Market Stre Mary Torker Raleleh Nellie Mei Canada Mei Joner Elven Aususia Jones Selina Hopecot Hampton Var Tandotyy Richmond Relin Washington Leavenworth Masiimne Dolinston Olyvia Johnston Watson Marton Venn Dies French Scott Patteson Pinten Lassiter Kate Mann Mary Jeper Stell Avie Chamberlyn Nellie Cor W. Gorton McCabe Robert Watson John Watson Cary Berkwith Drooek Rogers Tiamillon Towers Maimiten A. Priendkolr Verhert Mann Wo. Stevens Hebert Morgan Major P. Th. Lassiter John Muyher J. A. Dolinsten MH. Lesbing Wi Benstes Cameron Dun Yan James Dimon Woo Menae Woot Tiehained W Robert Marti John Pail de Shippen Wriebt We A. Tond B Roperit Moris Pattesan John Stesebro W. Shpetiswood Oc Scott Komi Coltler James Cumbert AW Cuitbert S. Venable Wolbert Morton Mt Welock Piper Baptist Circuit Court A. Vanenek Oveloedk Richmend Eninsel Fiannork

Proposal to sail for Abyssinia in three weeks

A plan is proposed to depart for Abyssinia in three weeks in response to a cordial invitation extended by Emperor Menelek. The move signals friendly diplomatic intent and readiness to engage with the Ethiopian ruler.

Abyssinia Menelek

Admiral Bounces Taquadron of Evolution in Blacksede Charleston

In January an admiral plans a bold naval operation near Charleston harbor. The force includes fast cruisers and one or more blockading vessels with Vesuvius as a key unit, while the Draotion will join after Philadelphia readiness and New Port torpedo integration. A large fleet featuring Massachusetts, Indiana, Maine, Tekos, and many other ships will conduct the maneuver.

Washington, Jan Charleston Behounry Avila Chartester Charteston Harbor Draotion Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Columbia Newark Raleigh Montgomery Marblehead Casting van Skintatdin Puritan Amphitrite Cushing Ericsson Dolphin Pern

Roanoke Area Merchants and Firms Listed on Water Street

A dense OCR list details numerous Roanoke area businesses with addresses on Water Street, Main Street, Church Street and Union Street. Firms include hardware, furniture, fertilizer, grocers, furnaces, flour mills, corn dealers, protectives, and wholesale suppliers, alongside banks and commissions. The compilation names many entities such as Norfolk National, City National, Darden & Rives, Groves, McNeal Co, Brown Joseph, Oliver Tl D, and Walker & Williams, with scattered street addresses across Roanoke avenues and commercial places.

Agriculural Rb, & Bro Water St White Sure He Wok Co Plume BE Artistic The Vass Furniture Co Church Minka Norfolk National Main St City National Tinhoom Wee Cabler J. D Bank Bt Mood Trewing Co Gad Tabet Brewing Co We Knelp Noel Chorso—Wholesale Seoit Roanoke Cave Fentress Roanoke Ayer McNeal Co Whatlennie Olernlorfer & Co Tinrne Dharydda Whitesale Tleeht Hirschter Co Jackson Nana Nations Brown, Joseph Alorels Hae Cme St. the Brown Phebe Norte HNL Montels Eto Nash Son Atlantic St. Conke Commercial Place Hho Oliver Smth Wd Tank Sa A. IS. Co Granby Stowe Norfolk Mining Co Urambleton Ave Protea Kavloun Montgomery A& Wilson Roanoke Ave Groves Moanoke Ave Willams Uros Vlount Trawes Geo. TL Hobbs & Keeling Noanoke Ave Redit Loughran John A Whitehurst & Brook Glureh Willia John Church St Williamson & Sykes Ana Churel Fertilizers Thich & Sons Co Dickson American Portuying Co Fire Dosranes Apellin Page Dank St Preodts Porpura Pratt Malin St Wraverlow Craiewel Roberts J. P Duncan Lyos Grocerhen—Wholenale Davis Water St. Truce, O 8 St. Hedin, J. W Woodard & Goodridge Co Bhelaky, L. & Co Ogranky Monnoke Sqr Jus Jones & Son Roanoke Sur Bockover C.T Washington Mulford Williams H.C Market Square Hove Brambleton M.S Gamage Woodsile Wharf Church Bt the Couper Marble Works Bank Bt O'Tourke's Marble Works Lis Church Hal B. Maln Ste Son Eters Barnes James E Campbell's Wharf Orenis de. Yarbrough J. Muste Co Bank Storn Toe Merchanta’ & Farmers’ Peanut Co le Water St

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