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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1897

Page

5

Portsmouth News Flotsam and Jetsam Local Bits

Local items note frozen creeks and 10 degree temps, measles cases in Park View, and plumbers busy with frozen pipes. W T Edmonds and bride return tonight. Miss Bessie Wright laid to rest at Oak Grove. an oyster float drifted ashore from a gale. Scottsville reports a street robbery near a bill collection. Baseball interest grows as Virginia League revival looms. footpad incident in Scottsville ends without theft.

Park View Culpepper W. T. Edmonds Bride Charles T. Bland Dan- Ville Portsmouth Green High Streets North Street Carrie Baltimore Seaboard Air Line Alexander Horton Arm Frend Trinity P. E. Church Bessie Wright Oak Grove Lyvchburg Dinwiddie Street

Young Man Dies After Illness at Norfolk Retreat

Thomas B. Barry of Camden Courthouse North Carolina arrived at C. L. Williams stables on Wednesday. He became ill and was sent to the Retreat for the Sick in Norfolk where he died yesterday. His remains will be sent home today.

Thomas B. Barry Camden Courthouse N.C C. L. Wiliams Norfolk Mintatoen Portsmouth Avanue Banville Palway Hall Constance Crump Seaboard Air Line

Meeting Attends Memorial at Owen's Memorial Church

The Owen's Memorial church meeting drew a large audience with strong interest. Monday night many penitents appeared and seven conversions were noted as Mr. Stransford continued his work. Last night attendance rose again with many faithful attendees lingering and responding.

Attens Owen's Memorial Church Stransford

Trial of T H Savage Amid Jury Impasse

A Woose jury failed to reach a verdict in the trial of TH L Savage charged with tying Iwait and the jury was sent home awaiting today’s possible verdict. Savage is accused of lying in wait to kill McClelland Cult pepper about a year ago. Mr and Mrs Elisha Miller announce the marriage of Cyne’s daughter Joe Virginia to My Ignatius Vo Show on Thursday February 4 at St Paul’s Catholic parsonage.

TH. L. Savage Savage Elisha Miller Cyne Davghter Joe Virginia Ignatius Vo St. Paul's Catholic Parsonage

Benevolent Chris Nan Unton Ladies Acknowledgments

The ladies of the Benevolent organization express gratitude for donations received from Mr. John T King five dollars, Mr. John Mihigan five dollars, and Mrs. Richard Beaton, noted as a bundle of clothing contributions.

Chris Nan John T King John Mihigan Richard Beaton Eothing

Police Court Disposes Several Local Offenses In Berkley

In Berkley the Police Court yesterday afternoon fined Richard Smith three dollars and costs after an unruly scene at the station and handcuffing. Alexenda Sparrow faced arraignment for improper conduct with Wattiec Shrek. a young white man paid one dollar and costs for public intoxication. The Tidewater Council plans gathering with about ninety names. Captain Charles Party’s party memories are marked by services at Armstrong Memorial Church. Interment for Miss Beesle Douglas’s son is set at Magnolia Cemetery.

Richard Smith Sweet Canaan Oller Sikes Tt Ie Rudd Winn Dunn Smith Moore Alexenda Ninth Street Janswige Wattiec Mmsor Tidewater Council A. Merhunios Pysilen Charles Pweloek Armstrong Memorial Pevsbsserts

Burns Club Banquet Celebrates 138th Anniversary of Scottish Poet

Newport News Jan 26 Special The Burns club hosted a banquet at the Ivy hotel to honor the immortal Scottish poet. The room was decorated with mags medicine as feasting, speeches, and singing continued until 4 p m. Police court notes list several disorderly conduct fines and a few cohabitation cases. In a notable local moment Henry Green and Lelia Robinson wed on the spot after clemency.

Robert Turns Biel Newport News Vac Burns Club Ivy Docckert M. Levison Ned Richard Brown David Terry T. Gunnerson Ol Point Charles Perkins Henry Green Mesty Jones Tommuy Williams Lelia Robinson Wiech Rachel Jones Vanid Andrew Green Tommy WH Henry Jones Ann Wey Hayawarry Previn

Rvyan Tracy PigIt Welter Weigth Contest In Syracuse

Fragmented notice reports a boxing welterweight contest in Syracuse with a claim of a world title bout, plus local business and clothing ads from Lawrence Welton and others. It also mentions Chamberlain's Pain Balm for chest pain and the Duke of Marlborough mortgaging estates to raise funds.

Syracuse Rvun- Tracy Omehrary Ltd Hopkire Chicaxo Trae Ad Duke of Marlborough

Not in a generation concluded from fire rage

A fragment reports fires in Chicago requiring ambulances to move victims home. About forty were involved, with many extinguished by small flames.

Chicago

Four Burned to Death in House Fire at Widly Village

A fatal early morning house fire near Widly Village Mich claimed four lives. Victims include My Vuanwater, Miss Anna fondawater, and a young boy aged about 11. Mr. Wombwater was away. fire suspected to start from an overheated stove. The house was destroyed and authorities report the scene was heavily charred.

Wits Anna Fondawater Vandiwater Wombwater

Norfolk and Western Station Fire In Roanoke Causes Minor Damage

Fire at the Norfolk and Western Railway Station in Roanoke Va. damaged adjoining areas after a blaze broke out near a restaurant. Fire department responded quickly and contained the fire with a brief effort. Cause reported as defective wiring with limited damage details available.

Norfolk and Western Railway

Five TOSSES BURNED and Fire Raze Tolento Site

Fire at St Clair street destroys twenty five horses and many vehicles. Total loss estimated near 00 000 with insurers based in New York. Multiple six story buildings affected at Pearl street area. One man injured, burns reported from fire escape.

Jerry Sinble Tolento Toledo St. Clair Street Wily Hale Insurance New York Pearl Street Verey Kent Walton & Co Laugr

Queen of Hawai I visits Washington in late afternoon reception

SME May live in Wastiington receives intrapartments at the Shoham iis afternoon from a town of clock, aided by Milks Naholelenn and attended by Mr. Joseph iMeleluk, officials note a public reception with hundreds of ladies and gentlemen. The ex Queen is described as intelligent and gracious, greeting callers warmly and promising to consider a stay in the area as part of her tour.

Woshington, Db Yin Wlankoex Hawai Joseph iMeleluk Dome Vanerdas Oleveris Hingston and Pestle Sime

Fragmentary Notice Remembers Mason Death at Garvebire Home

The unreadable clipping hints at a death report tied to Mason, with references to Garvebire and a private residence. Names and exact events are obscured by OCR garbling, leaving only scattered fragments about a funeral or tribute context and a possible shipper or collector named Gibbs.

Racially charged trial draws crowded court scene

A chaotic courtroom hearings feature a racially charged case. The judge presides over statements about rape and a deadly attack. Spectators fill the room as authorities discuss potential punishment, with a strong public interest noted.

Twelve Birk Savers Drowned in Capenhaison Mistery

A garbled report from Capenhaison dated January 26 describes twelve savers drowned near Haarhoore. Officials and witnesses refer to a failed rescue while relatives mourn as tensions rise over a rumored religious dispute linked to Missy House in London.

Suffering no more Paine's Celery Compound praised as miracle cure

A fragmented notice extols Paine's Celery Compound for curing disease with strong testimonial claims. It references doctors, patients, and long sleepless nights eased after using the remedy, noting skepticism finally yielded to reported relief and urging readers to obtain the product.

Paine Bo Gaya Boston Peoce Peston Cambrilleport Tosrane Tnt Pole Boardtigs

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