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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1897

Page

2

Death on the LRU Street Hotel Mystery

A well dressed man about 35 years old registered at the Meareton house in LRU Intd then disappeared. His body was found in his room with signs of long death and possible self harm. The inquest is postponed while investigators seek relatives and confirm cause of death. Identification points to David Hlliard of Edenton, with connections to Richmond via a W J Maxwell in the belongings.

Meareton LRU Joe Smallwoord Mysini Ih Noel Adorei Hong Nash George Chamberlain David Hitard Lewis Hilliard Richmond W. J. Maxwell W. A. Maxwell Maxwell Hillard North Carolina Edenton

Woman Kills Self in Brambleton Crisis

In Brambleton yesterday Mrs. William Skreynski of 511 Brambleton Avenue shot herself in the stomach amid grief over the loss of a child. She died at 1 PM after being treated by Dr. Grimes. An inquest will be held today. she leaves a husband, a painter, and a small family.

Brambleton William Skreynski Brambleton Avenue Grimes

The Casket Promises Best Goods at Lowest Prices

Roy the Cheapest and Moat Greenwood Bro advertise public advice to buy the best goods at the lowest prices. Greenwood Bro announce sterling silver watches diamonds and Eastman Kodak supplies with heavy inv...

Roy Messrs Greenwood & Dro Greenwood & Bro Eastman Kodaks Bess New York Malin, Street

Open Letter Denies Milk Inspector Trade Deal

A letter to Nar folk Board of Health from PL. WHITER clarifies no alliance with the Milkmen's Association. He explains proposing his own dairy inspector candidacy and resigns after two months, disavowing any commission by the association or individuals.

Fo B. WoltoSeyeann Board of Health City of Tiam Hue Mi Kmen Milimeon Uneir Milkmen's Association Minin 'S von My Ooveley Whiter

Charles A Gardner Sings in Patherland at Academy of Music

Admirers applaud Charles A Gardner in the Path erland comedy at the Academy of Music on Monday February 1st. He voices Karl Leopolds role with charming stage presence and comic timing. He performs songs including The Lily and Apple Blossoms. The funeral of Mr C T M Ayres was held at St Luke's Church with a large turnout from local lodges. The report notes Vaughan plans to wed Miss Hill and a Cuban sympathy meeting is set for Cumberland Street Baptist on Friday January 5th.

Chas A. Gardner Charles A. Karl Gardner Comediaans Patherlam Academy of Music Karl Leopold Faneral Vinn C. ™. Ayes St. Luke's Priet Church Everly D. Turker S. Pauls Church Rel Men O. P Wondmen Woplasapha Ry Tueron Tran A.M. Vaurhan Frm Vaughan & Simmons, General Insurance Baltimor Mica Annie Wayne Olf Cumberland Street So'elvek Mieaston Ranemiph

Death of Wr. Rove at boarding house on Wenehureh Street

Mr. Barr died yesterday morning at his boarding house on Wenehureh Street near Cove aged forty five. He was a stranger to the city but had been in the town a short time making fancy wire goods sold on Main Street.

Ward Ling Wr. Rove Barr Wenehureh Street Cove Ely Main Street

Hovtetter's Stomach Bitters Promoted for Digestion Relief

An 1830s advertisement extols Hovtetter's Stomach Bitters as a gentler cure for indigestion constipation and biliousness. It claims the tonic aids liver function eases bowels and supports natural recovery without violent purgatives or weakening intestines.

Hovtetter

Campbell Studio Exhibition Showcases Watercolor Cabinets

Campbell, the Ballentine Block photographer at 340 Main Street, displays a new bag-relief portrait series and a line of watercolor cabinets. The works are on view at his studio and emphasize stylistic finish and unique texture.

Campbell Main Street Ballentine Block

Injunction Sought Over Joyce’s Lake Sale Debate

An injunction hearing before Judge Marin delayed the foreclosure sale of Joyce's Lake farm, IS acres with water rights. Judge Keeling seeks to block the sale to protect his option while City Attorney Taylor asks time to defend. committee reports on Freeman and Litt Creek expected tomorrow.

Joyce's Lake Chambers Marin Autcom Toe Aay J. M. Keeling Norfolk IS Acres Celestia Joyce H. GC. Hog- Sard &O Keeling D. Tucker Drogke Thomas TR. Ballentine William M. Hanlon Common Council Herbert L. Smith Joyce Ali Brooke Judge Keeling Messrs Harvrourds Mrr Thomas i. Ballentue Hs Water Committee Martin Bys Elent Christian George Gid Hom Aral Judee Keeling Hinge Brooke Yayamie Wovil B. Smith Vicorses Oly Taylor Wheeling McHine Christian George Bern Elly Sil Cres Virginian Freeman Littl Joyeu Mrt. Freeman Tristeit

Committee Approves Freeman Transfer Report Amid Some Opposition

The committee voted to approve Freeman's transfer report despite reservations about a councilman's conflict of interest with city dealings. The session was secret, but The Virginian confirms the vote and anticipates council adoption. The case clarifies how property transfers to the city were handled and informs the public.

Freeman Courac

Appeal from United Charities for Norfolk relief funds

The letter from Joan L. Roper, President of United Charities, urges Norfolk residents to donate as funds are nearly exhausted. It notes over two hundred families rely on aid, worsened by extreme cold and unemployment, and calls for generous support to extend assistance during severe weather.

Norfolk Calted Charlites Joan L. Roper United Charities

Rescue of Ramsey Wonknee Millboy From Rail Track Peril

In a snow storm a man named Ramsey residing at Lindenwood was saved from death beneath a Norfolk and Western terminal line engine. Witnesses J C Lattle and another gentleman moved him from the rails after he fell while intoxicated. The engineer likely would not have seen him in the blinding snow.

Ramsey Lindenwoond Norfolk and Western Terminal J.C Lattle Thelattenton Rameecy Hem

Blockade Drill Preparations Stir North Atlantic Squadron

At Old Point preparations for a blockade exercise are under way with ships of the North Atlantic squadron. Admiral Bance remains confident the event will prove valuable for officers and men and herald a new era in naval evolutions near Charleston harbor. Hampton Roads Golf Club announces the clubhouse opening and first tournament on Saturday. Executive Committee members listed as J A Shipton M C Armstrong and W R Homer.

Pleel North Atlantic Squadron Old Point Ariesion Harbor Charleston Harbor Bance Hampton Hampton Toads Golf Club Ths Hampton Roads J. A. Shipton M.C. Armstrong W. R. Homer

Postponed Children's Missionary Society Event

The Sunday room program by the Second Presbyterian Church Children’s Missionary Society is postponed due to extreme cold and rescheduled for Monday afternoon February 1st at 4 30 o clock. The notice promotes medical tonics as a cure for ailments in unrelated ad text.

Children's Missionary Society

Hall Price This Week Se. Pint Bottle Rum

Se. pint bottle hay rum Ibe bottle bays rum was 2he Ise bottle Forks water was 2he 20 bottle Florida water was boc 5c bottle fine cologne was Sic Zhe fine French extract was bbe ae petroleum Jelly fe box buttermilk and glycerine soap Worth lic LEVY B 68. S44 Main street.

Florida LEVY Main Street

Sing Out Sale at Our Store on Church Street

A local sale advertises a ten day event at 1 Church Street offering all stock at cost. Items listed include Toller Sets, Clothes Baskets, Tubs, Wash Rothers, Wringeors, Ol Stoves, Miour Pins, Jue Lamps, Bowls and decorative Ware, bric a brac, and more as the shop pivots to a new exclusive stock. The notice urges customers not to miss the event.

Ournt Church Street Jodau Fim

Ladies' Rain Gear Sale Items Today and Tomorrow

Special for Today and Tomorrow ladies' first quality rubbers 25c ladies' storm rubbers 25c and ladies' regular cut rubbers 14c.

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