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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1897
Page
5
Hastings Court issues and station whispers fill the town news. Postmaster Stodman named at Medyan's, while social announcements note a wedding at Month Street Baptist church and an interment for Mr. W. T. Varkesson.
Police say suspects tied to a Portsmouth robbery were arrested after a patrol spotted a vehicle tied to the crime. The incident involved a residence break in and a pursuit ending with the suspects in custody for further questioning and potential additional charges.
Bative Bioe of Clone at Tall Prien and nearby stores advertise sale items priced at 20.10 and 2.00, with footwear and carpets marked down. Vendors include LAWRENCH & WALTON, W. E. VIRNELSON & CO, CRAWPORIYS Furniture and Carpet, and WOWIT. The agennson sale promises bargains on suits and multiple household goods.
Andrew Crocker, a colored man, was jailed by Constable Dennis Wothe on a shooting charge from a month ago. He allegedly fled to New York where another offense occurred, leading to his return and confinement in Norfolk county jail as an old offender.
Jon W. King died Tuesday at his residence near Gowers Mill after a prolonged illness described as lockjaw. He was in his fortieth year. The funeral is today at 1 o clock from the Grove Vesilence, with Deep Creek Lodge K of P attending in full.
A recent gathering of younger members of Central M B church organized a junior Epworth League. Elected officers include President Miss Ruth Owens Secretary Morse Treasurer Miss Sadie Hyslop Leader Miss Annie Hall and Pianist Mrs Lewis.
A fragmented sale notice advertises reduced prices on hats, mats, and eyeglasses from W. E. Vernelson Co and Preslaurr & Anthony. It promotes discounts from $2.00 to $1.25 and touts headache relief with proper glasses. Other lines mention savings, window displays, and various discounts.
A very pretty marriage was celebrated at St. Pauls Catholic church with Mr WL P Murphy marrying Miss Mamie J Brennan daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Brennan. The ceremony was performed by Rev J Bradly with groom’s best man Mr Joseph Nee and maid of honor Miss Margaret Hrevin. A reception followed at the Brennan residence then a midnight Southern trip for the couple.
Reports from Berkley detail the funerals of W. T. J. Parkerson and B. J. Thodigess, with interment at Portlock Cemetery. The article notes local theater scapes, engagements, and health updates, including Eugenia Blair, Kate Claxton, and I. J. MacRadden, plus industry chatter and a Salvation Army remark by General Booth on homelessness.
A Washington article reviews calls to unite the United States science agencies under one executive leader. It argues consolidation would reduce duplication, save money, and streamline irrigation, agriculture, and land surveys, promoting U.S. resources and industry while preserving ongoing research.
A report from the Wealth Toard of New York calls for sanitary regulation and public health efforts to curb tuberculosis. It advocates a dedicated hospital, government funding, and routine inspections to reduce deaths, noting nearly 6,000 Liberty losses from the disease in the city.
Richmond Jan speech outlines streetcar plans and proposed routes. discussion includes traction system changes and suburban impacts. officials note potential delays to July term. tobacco trade and real estate shifts mentioned as context. Remarkable local figure A Tixxard highlighted. Governor offers reward in murder case. voters case dismissed. baseball salaries and trades cited as context.
A testimonial from Mrs. J. Phelps of Enfleta Connecticut extols Salvation Oil as a cure for rheumatism after doctors failed. The ad claims two hot baths aided relief and promotes Salvation Oil for 25 cents, sold by Pannon's Dammagy and Heispand's Atlantic City Drug.
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