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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1897

Page

5

Portsmouth News Flotsam and Jetsam Tidbits

Local items across Portsmouth include Col W H Stewart at home, a fish market SPURAPCG event, a Woodmen of the World banquet, Culpepper buying twenty lots near Pin rs, a dying horseman lodging on County street, and various civic notes. Also reports on town arrests, church lectures, and property transfers in the county.

Col W. H. Stewart Fish Market Barn of Torneo County Street T.) Montague Cos Ues Air John Sk. White M.C. A J. Brooks Philadelphia Washington Street Owens Memorial M. E. Church F. F. West New York Anderson Crowes Catherine Modman Rose Burington Rodman Annie M. Sragler George Smith Plymouth Wiley Pittman Court Streets Mommeyman Clowes Stables Ign Yeeterdiay Atlantic and Danville Cay Z. W. Happer Richmond Loli W Cox North Portsmouth Vernon GG Culpepper Wie Fastwood Adeline Sith Columbia Street

Owi Maida' Avetton Benefit at Ooyoni Memorial Church

A temperance hall event at Ooyoni Memorial Church featured the Owi Maida’ Avetton with attendees and purchasers listed. Tickets and a sale of items included names such as Miss Belli Ava Maegrass and Miss Kaline Keteh, with proceeds expected to aid church work. further readings promise repetition and community attendance.

Ooyoni Temperance Hal Belli Ava Maegrass Int. Metwairard Misa Dolly Fhintgon Bonehobo I W. Mourne Anebella Imon Trina Tates Mr. Sarrenyciott Kaline Keteh Fy J Eines Virginia Voants Waturei Misa Susan Hamigat

Local Classifieds and Advertisements Include Furnishings and Wares

The page presents a dense array of older style classified lines and ads for household goods, furniture, rugs, and general merchandise. Names such as CRAWFROREYS and LEVY & JACOUS appear with offers priced from $5.00 upward. WIRSELSON & CO and BRESLAUER & ANTHONY advertise windows and related items with promoting phrases about savings.

Dyspepsia Relief Reported by Franklin Resident

Joseph Hogan of Franklin Mass describes twenty years of dyspepsia with poor digestion and bloating. Joshua Hogan reports complete relief after using Dr Greene's Nervine Blood and Nerve Remedy, noting better digestion and weight loss. Dr Greene offers free consultation at 39 West 14th Street New York City.

Joseph Hogan Franklin Mass Joshun Wogan Dr. Greene Ir. Greene

Disturbing Religious Worship Trial in Wright Memorial Church

The Mayor's Court heard Creecy and Peckham charged with disturbing worship at Wright Memorial M I church on January 9. Witnesses testified to a vestibule altercation and a knocked hat with one party jailed on appeal and Peckham bailed at $100 for February court.

Creecy Peckham Wright Memorial M. I Ith J.T. Wool Warner Creeoy L. R. Watts Col. BK Commonwealth J. Wing John J. King Park View Martich Mobbins Mears Tresicni Wool Meelham Kia Marred Gerke Pantings Court

Remenyi Concert Attracts Large Loyal Audience

Tickets sold well as an enthusiastic crowd welcomed Hungarian violinist Remenyi in Denver. The Gol Times notes a large appreciative audience last night, praising the performer, the quality of the programs, and the enraptured response from connoisseurs and general listeners alike.

Remenyi Denver Iast Nigit Amd

Officers Appointed in Old Dominion Guard

Captain Geo A Brooks announces non commissioned officers for the Old Dominion Guard with lists of ranks led by Mest Sergeant George S Hutchins and others including Second Sergeant BW Griffins Third Sergeant WOW Wright Fourth Sergeant Charles Gould Fifth Sergeant James A Mroughton Quartermaster Walter J Bennett First Lieutenant W H Porter Second Corporal T Stewarts Third Corporal N Markham Fourth Corporal W La Holland. Hats and mats offered at discount prices from CHAS R WELTON & Co.

Geo. A. Brooks Old Dominion Guard George 8. Hutchins BW. Griffins Wow. Wright Charles Gould James A. Mroughton Walter J. Bennett W. OH. Porter Ah T. Stewarts N. Markham W. la. Holland

City Council reports varied progress on streets and licenses

The Tuesday meeting detailed surveys defining building lots on M street Holladay Glasgow and Washington streets with seven sidewalk permits. Revenue reports listed licenses issued and inmate counts at the almshouse. Budget totals, ward accounts, and tax receipts were reviewed, plus a robbery arrest and probate actions.

Revenu Remelpis Fifth Ward Otter

Local Reporter Tangles with Magistrate as Press Criticism Rises

A chaotic account shows Will Baycate Reporteors in New York and others with harsh exchanges about Magistrate Mott. The piece quotes taunts about reporters and a boycott stance, noting past defense by Mott amid claims of impertinence and insolence. An unrelated January sale advertises coats and blankets at reduced prices from Lawrence & Welton, 231 High Street.

Will Baycate New York Enor Leody Kansas Mott Ametroy Tain Reuters Matt Liz Somers Lawrence Watie Dawrence & Welton Portuwmoansh Cote PAO Mow & i Lawrence & Welton Cash Dry Goods Deatey High Street Carew Wemuan Se Yi OVC Noel Heewae Elie Ohnrike Iit Renmort Perentiet

Inspector dismissed over steamboat inspection failures

Washington reports Inspector Hid found guilty on charges related to improper handling of steamboat certificates and supervision. The investigation noted missteps by West Shore Railway ferries and Saberman vessels, with orders to append supervisory notes to official papers and review certification processes.

Washington United States Palrehill Darrett New Yorkey Hid Diarrett Soho Leora Bool Carlisle West Shore Railway Company Witapod Cupeiabn Trehitd Chree Severante Volves West Shore Rubra Howtis Hare Lucal Thomas WH. Tharrert

An Old Reporter’s Anecdote About McCullagh and Joe McCullagh

The piece recalls how a Chicago Record correspondent recounts choosing Joseph J. McCullagh for a Gohe-Democrat reporter post in 1870s New Orleans. It describes McCullagh’s cool appraisal of credentials, a misprinted murder headline, and a dramatic reward of a tailor-made outfit sent to the hotel, with the journalist later praising McCullagh’s support.

Chicago Record Joseph B. McCullagh Joseph J. Mccullush Gohe-Democrat Isso Col. Burke Times-Democrat Doreine Dallas News Che Joe Tohedoaix Collins McCulhich Nicodin Willie Hemepart Mack Todefl Alwass

Noted Port Norfolk incident ends with capture

A disorderly scene in Port Norfolk yesterday began with a street chase after a colored man allegedly snatched from a woman. He fled through a yard and was tackled by local residents and Mr Anderson aiding officers. He was eventually captured after a struggle and is to be detained for further inquiry.

Linehan Anderson Sanegro San Williams Norfolk Anies Williams Vokotonia Japa Mia Carew Ioan Viesetile Wis Vokonoma Lister Tashtondale Therane Didi Pivsichin Carew Hellevoud Hattis Ceretain Annie Luke Mapland Apnie Luke Miss Luke Japan Mae Wall Mary Jacob Mrs. Carew Fey Meyda Choneral Hotty Dex Slade G. Thiund Diort Berhoon John Andlerson Mrs. Miptin Thas Anderton Miawthees Trak Monfalie Amlerson

Tenue of Opt, AL Cadewt and Berkley Church Event

A damaged Berkley area item notes a pastor Dune delivering a sermon at Berkley Avenue Baptist Church on Friday evening. It mentions a social gathering with cake and chocolate organized by a committee, and references local arrests and education department actions in the preceding days.

Opt Cadewt Enjova Gerkley Hainstru Mr Dune Iter Berkley Avenue T. Wathkerton Plelen Penta Oliver Humphries Larrahes Port Alalleghent Patie Ryland Inst de Denke Misa Pilcher Wies

Lightning Hot Drops promise rapid relief and healing

An old advertisement touts Lightning Hot Drops by Field Medicine Co. of Springfield claiming instant relief from cuts burns and inflammation with quick healing. It also contains a disparaging aside about Cornelius Vanderbilt framed as a juvenile remark by a clergyman.

Jleld Medicine Co Sprint Field

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