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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1897

Page

3

Local Notes on Weather, People, and Upcoming Events

Yesterdays panorama featured a full arbed moon and frosty morning. Spurgeon’s Busy B’s meet Miss Eve Malley on Hamlin Avenue tonight. Miss Mary Tebant teaches at Grammar School No. 1 and has resumed her chair after illness. Mrs. W. C. Brown visits Wiley Station Virginia to see S. Denston Jones. Master Willie Anderson sustained palatal injuries in a fall near the tail trestle Monday and is home on Charles Street. Two marriages occur tonight at Memorial Christian Temple: Jorn Carroll with Madie A. Tones, and Miles P. Portlock with Kathe Oliver at nine. Rev. W.O. Everton visits from Dare Circuit. A route from Raleigh to Dare County left sick for travel. Willie Firewn at North Charles Street shows improvement. Street Committee approves new sidewalk placements at intersections for pedestrians. The Litthe Sunbeam of Medven ree, under Lucile Simcoe and Rev. D. Webster, plans an entertainment soon. Mr. Henry Pils near Reeves and Bramleton avenues broke his leg yesterday afternoon.

Spurgeon Eve Malley Hamlin Avenue Misa Mary Tebantt Tescher S. Denston Jones Wille Anderson Charles Street Jorn Carroll Madie A. Tones Welock Miles FP. Portlock Kathe Oliver Everton Dare Elizabeth Ciiy North Carolina Harry Raleigh Noo Dare County Willie Firewn Medvenree Misa Lucile Simcoe Ree. D. Webster Reeves and Bramleton Avenues

Campbell displays bas relief portraits and watercolors

Campbell unveils new bas relief portrait series and fine watercolor studies now on exhibition at his Main street studio. Remnants of dress goods and winter wares on sale at Wright's 370 Main. Ticket prices advertised for Chesapeake steamship service to Point. Dr Week listed as eye specialist with free exams. Beecham pills advertised.

Campbell Bar- Jenins Iwright's Main Street

Disreputable conduct leads to fines in Hill case

In Police Court Justice Dalton presided over a dull docket with several minor actions. Dottle Starr and Carrie Poster, both of Washington street, were fined $11.50 each for disreputable conduct after attending a negro dance at Barbour’s Talbot street dive and both appealed to the Corporation Court with bail of £20 each. Richard Beaman was jailed for sixty days for theft from Minerva Williams, with an appeal to the Corporation Court but no bondsman available. Messengers Harness and Bashford of Western Union were charged with fighting. Harness fined $5.50, Bashford discharged, with Harness also held on a separate assault warrant. J Barnes was fined $2 for abusing G Bennett. Minor cases included drunkenness and nuisance fines. property transfers and Windsor Avenue real estate sale noted.

Dottle St.arr Carrie Poster Washington Street Jin Barbour Talbot Street Corporation Court Richard Beaman Justice Dalton Minerva Williams Tie Cor- Operation Harnes and Bashford Western Union Telegraph Company Polles Harness Barnes Lather J. Barnes Bennett Smith & Wesson

Montelius Promoted to Master of Steamer Chatham

John A. Montelius of Merchants and Miners Transportation is promoted to master of the steamer Chatham after leaving port as Essex master. Captain James of the William Crane remains as commander, while Captain Taylor’s career is noted with a full service record.

John A. Montelius Merchants’ and Miners’ Transportation Company Howard John Taylor Chatham Montelin Essex

Meeting for Young Men in Welure room at First Baptist

A meeting for young men was held last night in the Welure room of the First Baptist church led by Ney I. We wWebers with brief addresses by Winston at Freemason Street Baptist. An instructive ten minute discussion followed and the M G A Orchestra contributed.

Yong Men Ney I. We wWebers Aiso Winston Freemason Street Baptist Church

Weather and theater notes from the era mix in one item

The column blends a weather report for Tosa Washington and North Carolina with a note on the Philadelphia performance of Miss Philadelphia. It mentions Penn descendants, a dream sequence, and a theater troupe led by Willie Collier, plus a parade of performers and songs in a touring program.

Fire department adds new fire pump to tug Apollo

The Merchants and Miners tug Apollo now carries a powerful pump and hose system for city emergencies. Acting Chief Weber and company officials watched as water streams reached 50 feet, forming a rainbow off the yard.

Fire Department Apollo Tire Joh &. Weber Charee D D. Wright

Condemnation action for Joyce's Lake property for Norfolk Water Department

Norfolk officials appoint commissioners to condemn land for the Norfolk Water Department project. The list of property owners includes Christian George Jeremiah Fentress heirs Lynn Haven syndicate Wolmore and others. The meeting to review the case is set for January 9th at George Mutts house.

Mothe Walter TW. Taylor Norfolk Judee Juna J. Woodhorne Princess Anne County Che Aten Joye Lake Norfolk Iy Olohn I Woodhouse George Ty Snead Sawyer Stormont George Sb Mutts Ty Chiristhin George Jeremiah Fentress Lynnhaven Syndipate Wolmore Joyce's Lake

Catan Movement Promotes Flags and Charitable Handkerchief Sale

The Catan Movement gains local interest with ladies making two flags for headquarters and public display. W. P. Barton offers lithographic Caban view handkerchiefs at his office, with proceeds benefiting the general fund of the lease.

Catan Cuba W. P. Barton Lesaue

Alleged Varderera Tried at Princess Anne Courthouse

Jacob Tunnels and Maggie King face trial at Princess Anne Courthouse for the murder of Abram King, Maggie Kings husband, believed killed several months ago.

Jacob Tunnels Maggie King Princess Anne Abram King

Supreme Court review on South Carolina alcohol import law

The U S Supreme Court heard arguments on the South Carolina prohibition statute. Justices weighed whether private importation for personal use and state enforcement exceed federal authority and regulate interstate commerce. The case questions police power limits and potential intrastate impacts on imports from other states.

Washington Supreme Court Ohler Duistiens South Carolina United States Congress Hinde Usues Shiras Wibeny State Inspection Ganmary Comino

Fragmented OCR Entry On Legal Proceedings

Incomplete OCR text fragment hints at a court or judgement discussion. Names, dates, and clear actions are unreadable, preventing precise reconstruction of parties or outcome.

Young's Contest Fight Over Virginia Congressional Election

The article describes W A Young's contest against the November 1910 election results in Virginia's Second District. It notes plans to take depositions in Norfolk on January 2 and names attorneys Tasewell Taylor and Co W R Lane as counsel for the contestant. Friends of Young express confidence in prevailing.

Wire Hinin von Viat Woelton Joan Annavannee Coernon Berond Virgntino Congress House of Representatives Congress of the United Virginia Tk. A. Wise Ten W. AL Young Megin Norfolk Messis.Tasewell Taylor

Epworth League Silver Offering at Epworth Methods Church

A large audience enjoyed a local Epworth League service with an encored program. The event featured several performers and speakers, including Walter Dey, Fred Jenkins, and Mason Vieiless, with mixed carols and readings. The piece promotes Vim Sirsuparilla as a tonic for blood health and vitality.

Epworth League Epworth Bilis Aueegas Eden Eisyuntre Walter Dey Reowitath Mason Vieiless Jredel Jenkins Guo Esses Mise Neely Mr. Sneee Misa Brits Nooltation Mika Mason Bud Ea

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