Unclear Address List From City Ledger
Fragmented OCR reads many street names and numbers across blocks such as Queen, Main, Church, Bank, Water, and Commerce. No coherent event or person identified. appears to be a damaged listing of addresses and locales with inconsistent formatting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Fil Bank
Heh Main
Main Street
Main Stret
Commerce
Ami
Church Street
Roanoke Avenue
Pants Street
Water Street
Bank
Granby
Commerce Streets
Freeman and Counsel Clash Over Gordon Property Option
Testimony recounts Freeman offering options on the Gordon property to block rival bids. Witnesses describe secret deals, city interests, and attempts to protect Joyce Lake water rights as the Water Board meets and judges Keeling testifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman
8. M. Lloyd
Mr Young
Gordon
Young
Preemiy Shoul
Mae
Otties
Anderson
Ann
Lloyd
Mr. Love
Baldwin
Steamer Charlotte Runs Aground Near Old Point In Thick Weather
The Charlotte Aggrount steamer of the Baltimore Kesapeake and Richmond line ran aground near Old Point while inbound. A telegram sent to Norfolk for assistance. Southern Tug Phedmont with Owler Clerk Hudgins aboard dispatched to attempt refloat. Navigation hampered by dense weather and rising tide. no injuries reported beyond delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Hownd
Baltimore
Kesapeake
Richmond Steamboat Company
Chiamntte
Celine
Old Point
Norfolk
Southern
Phedmont
Owler
Hudgins
Steamer Graniteeb Repairs After Rudder Breakage
The Norfolk Old Point and Willousrh by Split company's steamer Graniteeb is up for repairs after twisting and breaking her rudder while at sea. A tug replaces the vessel in the interim. A chest pain remedy with Chamberlain's Pain Balm is recommended for quick relief when caused by cold and possible pneumonia. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Old Point
Willousrhby
Graniteeb
Web
Chamberlain
Harbor Improvement Drive Sparks Norfolk Portsmouth Meeting
A joint Norfolk and Portsmouth committee gathered at the Business Men's Association to push harbor improvements. Mayor Mayo chaired the session and urged a united effort to secure federal support, with a plan to appoint a delegation to Washington and prepare trade statistics to show port needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Business Men's Association
W. Ra, Mayo
A. Doble
James W. McCarrick
Joseph @. Carroll
K.P. Loyal
W. T. Anderson
Reed and King
Mayo
Mocsrelok
Washington
Portanouth
Berkley
Wiehwiy
Avalon
Noel. Waptiin McCarrick
Wretington
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Relief
Relief to six towers and distressing kidney and bladder diseases said to be cured within six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. The ad claims rapid relief from pain, frequent urination, and water weight, touting a breakthrough remedy. Sold by Walikte & Williams at 198 Water Street, Norfolk Va, with Hopkins steamed hominy and milk quart can advertised nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walikte & Williams
Jrupiriata
Norfo Va
Civil Service Examination for Engineer Department posts
The United States Civil Service Commission will exam applicants for Engineer Department at Large in the near future. First group includes licensed steamboat inspectors and related positions. second group lists numerous trades with specific salary caps. Applications must be filed by February 1, 1897, with semi annual registers later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
United States Civil Service Commission
Engineer Department
Office of Steamboat Inspection
Calkern
Washington
Db. c
Missing laborer Burgess at New York docks identified as dead by wife
Sam Burgess, a laborer with the New York Philadelphia and Norfolk railroad docks, vanished after December 22. Burgess reportedly drank with coworkers at McHugh's and did not appear for the night relay. His wife believes he is dead, having drawn his pay, and notes other similar disappearances tied to ships needing crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Gurgies
New York, Philadelphia and
Norfolk Railroad
Burgess
McHugh
Norfolk to underground electric wires by September next
The Norfolk Virginia council approves an ordinance to place most electric light wires underground where practicable, with overhead wires allowed only if heavily insulated. Trolley wires will be covered by safeguards. change to underground system slated by September, reflecting the city's growth and desire to curb overhead wire nuisance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houimore
Norfolk
Coumelti
Statement Untrue in Legh R Watts Pooling Vote
Baltimore Sun letters claim Legh R Watts of Portsmouth Virginia denied voting against Beabowrd and Roanoke pooled stock sale. Watts served on the pooling committee and, per Monday Sun report by Louis McLane, Watts Rebingon and McLane all voted in favor of selling paged stock to Mr Ryan at 125 dollars a share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
Leltur
Sun
Legh R. Watts
Portemouth
Beabowrd
Roanoke
Ryan Symleme Watrae
Watts
Louis McLane
Rebingon
McLane
Cteck
Ryan
Military-City Guard Attends St Luke's Episcopal Service
Next Sunday morning the local military city guard Vee titles Jackson Light Infantry and Norfolk Light Artillery Rihes will attend divine worship at St Luke's Episcopal church. This is the annual military service led by rector Arthur S. Qilteyd, chaplain of the Fourth Virginia Regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Guard
Vee Titles
Jackson Light Infantry
Norfolk Light Artlery Rihes
St. Luke's Mpiscopal Church
St. Luke's
Arthur S. Qilteyd
Fourth Virginia Regiment
Auction of Watches and Jewelry at Morris Anetion House
Morning sale at Morris Anetion House Gh Now Market features watches jewelry albums and related items offered without reserve and without prior sale. Descriptive advertisement notes the sale as absolute and unconditional with no reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Anetion House
Accident on Cotton Steamer Injures Man at Point
On Tuesday John Gander at Lennyberies Point was injured when a bale of cotton fell on his ankle aboard the steamer Massayaqua. He was moved to the engine room NPoraAriy and then to hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massayaqua
Lennyberies Point
John Gander
Vines
28 Mile Street
Nariinonpe steamer damaged on voyage near Albemarles
Fragmentary report describes the OL Dominion steamer Nariinonpe ton suffering machinery damage during a journey. References to wreck, port of curea col in one day, and a laxative quinine tablet remedy appear, with unclear attributions and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OL Dominion
Mathews
Aviiem
Kenney Jabba
Hakie
Doriaton
Albemarles
Police Board Hears Budget Plans and Tramp Nuisance Talk
The Police Commissioners met at the Mayor's Office to prepare next year's expenditures, seeking over twenty two new hires and high grade bicycles. They discussed abating the tramp nuisance, considering jail terms though law limits apply. Detective Heppel's $75 expense for a Baltimore arrest was denied refund by the Governor. board to review at next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Police Commissioners
Dawes
Johnston
Soe
Spagdant Heppel
Heppel
Baltimore
Second Old Testament Lecture At St Luke's By Bishop Randolph
Bishop A M Randolph delivered the second in a series of Old Testament lectures at St Luke's Episcopal church to a large attentive audience. The free talks aim to engage all interested and those who fear a dry subject will find the eloquent and logical presentation enlightening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
A. M. Randolph
Virginia
Burk & Co. Store Improves Interior with New Display Cases
Burk & Co on Main Street enhances their shop with elegant French dinte glass display cases and brighter interiors. The firm maintains a careful stock and emphasizes keeping the premises nicely arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brichtening
Messrs
Burk &O
Main Street
Burk & Co
Peaunt Want Entertainment at Atlantic Ward Residence
The Helping Hand society of the Central Avenue Baptist church in Atlante City hosted an authentic entertainment at Mrs. 8. 13 Ironmonger’s residence at Central avenue and Pit street. The program was enjoyed and refreshments followed after the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Avenue Baptist Church
Atlante City
Iron. Monger
Central Avenue
Pit Street
Atlantic Ward
The Shoe That Will Do That and Ward Off Sickness
An odd mixed ad item touts Patrol Shoe in several colorings and workplaces, claiming health and comfort benefits. It mentions HELLPR'S One-Piece Shoe at 416 Bank St and references Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sold by Perry & Cameroun in Flushing Michigan, plus free eye examinations by Dr Week at 152 Main Street. The piece also notes a Norfolk Va residence and a Thursday morning gathering at a local residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Sloe
Hellpr
Bank St
Perry & Cameroun
Flushing
Michigan
Proposals from Mayo Mose Tant Pays Dent Board
Proposals are listed by the Salt Sta committee with reference to poll and counts. The coarse OCR reads names, locations, and dates, indicating a municipal planning or polling discussion. Further readable items show references to a board and committee actions, with implied scheduling and approvals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WR Mayo
Mose Tant Pays
Dent Board of Pollue Com
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W. HH. Trice & Co, Real Estate
INS
RANC
Corner Bank and
Plume Sts
Duke
York Street
Bute
Cove Taw
Queen Street
Maid & Bank Bt
Yarmouth
Maid
Pike St
Tite Street
Reiley
Balikland Street
Fenchureh
Ui Fenchureh St
Port Slatlantic
Hill Street
Oss
T. F. Rogers
Columbia Bulld
Granby Street
Eet End
Bank Street
Miain Street
Yn Berind
Siselus Street
Miphland Avenue
Freemason Street
Burruss, Son & Co
Bankers
Europe
Baleet Square
Mettowee
T Inwin
W. T. Irwin
Three Yee
Wales
Wm. HH. Wales, Jr
Pred. Greenwood
Janes
Pierson Willan
Sal Freeman
A. Woodward
Preeman
W. Thompson Tarpon
M Freeman
Wire
Lie Creek
Wits
Mir
Barron
Thie
T. Henry Jones
Aly
Jones
Wreeman
John Lh. Jenkins
Choeden
Troon
Hugh C. Davis
Little Creek
Afrenward
Mmital Honsei
Doelle
Reeman
Counc
James Y. Leigh
Secant
Water Board
Joyce
Trooke
Jude Keel
Thorns
Baentive
Ble
Hugh ©. Davis
Joyce Jake
Tayloy
Koeln
Juder
Mike
Woodall
George W. Wright
Wisviett
Moe Steele
Tandmark
Joyens Lake
Lynn
Haven Sa
Idle
Anatier
Wreemian
Min Hk
Wirlehit
Mounellimen
Jule Ierthne
Freemen
Mrr
Wright
Charlotte Agrount
Mer Hodder
Congressional Committee
Atlante
Chile
Ocean
Catholc Kivtendts
America
Sorfolk
Nigel
MTERS
Reed
Tives
DHL
Messrs. J, 2D
Dobie
W. A. Anderson
Hopkins
Sio Hurgess
Moen
Bond
Wilitery
Aton
Noorthaapeton Division
Police Board
Cuy
Meppel
Wolphne St. Luke's
Dr. Week
Gale
Opaare
Bow
Cooper Earble Works
Rorpfole
Angers
Soprpion
Cavis Sioner
Oun
Ind Dane Tory
Tibet
Dr. Deane
DR. J. A. Deane CO
Kingston, N
van Wyck's Academy
Philadelphia
Willie Collier
J. Enn
Shuret Street
Jonas Wien
Enabing
Liv den
Jonas BieMigner
Jolim J
Wennett& Bro
F&c
Price
Robert F. Holmes & CO
Iwlone
Main ST. Oppensite
St. James l Hotel
Smithfield
Mall Street
J. KR. Briggs
Joseph Brown
Hentml Bays
Walter J. Simmons & Css
Watters and
Pithins
Anim Ss. J
FOS
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