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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1897

Page

3

Journey in the Orient and Make Science League Meeting

The sixth annual Make Science League meeting was held at Pisst Presbvre- Nancaures with Rev. Robert Carr, D. D., and Rob ert Taft, president, presiding. A lecture by Dr. Kerr titled Journey in the Orient described travels to Athens Syria and Palestine with notes on the Sultan and the life of the saviour. The reports praised membership gains dues collection and the settlement of league administration on a solid basis. The treasurer reported receipts and disbursements for 1896 with emphasis on dues from several churches and contributing groups.

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Weather and church notices from Virginia and surrounding regions

A fragmented weather report from January with fair cold in Washington DC and winds, plus a detailed list of church events and anniversaries across Virginia towns such as Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Smithfield and others. Names include St. John, St. Luke, Trinity, Grace Church and St. Pauls among many.

Kanshe St. John’s i Oh Nansemon Hritars Smithfield Luke's Sty Pic Aniversary Anisburs Va Bray Briton Wiul atHsbu Eveling Ceniu Toh Churel Moening St. John's Hampton Niehe Newport News Naveemond Evenise St. Paul's Suffolk Anne Marah Eastern Shore Chapel Beventipley Virginia Beach St. Thomas Berk Vening Lambert's Grace Church Rolovred Norfolk St. John’s Portsmouth St. Luke's Moentig Cher Eastvills North- Imp ON Munsars North

Captain Thomas W Travers remembered in Alexandria obituary

The death of Captain Thomas W Travers a veteran of the Confederate Navy is noted in Alexandria. He led ships including the Johnny Gibson and the Lnake Jane Mozely, served in Washington ford yore, and belonged to Andrew Jackson Lodge. He leaves a widow and is mourned by the community.

Mexandria Thomas W Travers Uth Lee Street Lambert Alexandria Gerger Washington Johny Gibson Lnake Jane Mozely St.eromteny Tate Henry Im Moy Theshington Steanthbes Nda Andrew Jackson Lodge Moons

Charity Claim at Union Mission Sparked by Critic

Timothy Crowley accuses the Union Mission run by Viehous people of denying shelter to sober destitute workers after an invitation to reform. He says the institution pretends benevolence to poor wayfarers while masking real neglect and false appearances.

Piesé Timothy Crowley

Deliberate assault near Alsrepia street on officers

A chaotic police court report describes an attempted murder of officers March and Sayer at Senet pil Nicnoleon streets. Johnson alias Grant fought back, was wounded, captured, and charged with ri otous conduct and assault amid heavy drinking. Several minor cases include larceny charges and vagrancy, with sentences and fines outlined.

Senet Pil Salyer Po Mean Red Johnson Grant Silver Tomlin Johnson Matthew Ryan Wislteta Foundry Waler Street

Community Notices and Personal Updates From Ward A

A crowded ward notice lists residents with health updates and events. Rev Eo A Potts shows improved health at his home on Mar shall and Brambleton avenues. Several neighbors and clergy, including Mr Cay Thomson, Mr C Spon, and Mrs Virginia Morrie, are mentioned with moves, illnesses, and local activities. The piece notes postponement of a charitable performance and a Sunday school address by Rev Dr Pitcher, plus ongoing family health concerns and local church group meetings.

Eo A. Potts Bia Marshall and Brambleton Avenues Cay Thomson Thomas Woc. White C. Spon Bramebleton Avenue York County Alfred P. Weer Matin Street North Sheravenny A. F. Wihiur West Tunstatt Avenue Ny Bell Virginia Morrie East Bramiteton S&t W. J. Nye Willoughby Avenus Pawtucket D. Bh Nye Kirn Hall J. MM. Pitcher Virginia Mhaptist Sunday School Hible Board Baptist Sunday School Association Mark Avenue Moses Brown Charles Street Wilsie

Norfolk Ward Plans sewerage bonds vote in May

The Local Board discusses financing a sewerage improvement for Brambleton Ward. It proposes issuing bonds up to 760,000 with a tax levy of 1 per 100 valuation, to fund paving and sewerage systems, and submits the question to voters at the upcoming election.

New York Hans Vanseeelpis Isis Tseh Lombay Wales Jernimano Taariks Bunting Haancock Jones Epann Stor Hine Whitetunst Mir Span Nile Ain Whitehurst Sehant Committee Mia Lee Woo Rew Y Comimetos Mehendree Uh and Claiborne Aves Nues Etterline Mahe R.A. Doble Jernigan Sterling Aml Brambleteen Neral Assembly of Virginia City of Norfolk Sach Rys- Erilipe Jornican Tantine

Hayden's Minett Benefit At Hart's Point For Odd Fellows

Odd Kellows of the place host a performance by Hayden's Minett at Hart's Point Inst not for profit. A sermon for men only was given at Lewes Atemorbeal church testment. Several residents, including Mr John F Minter and Mr Worave Munder, are reported ill or in distress at home.

Hayden Avenine Taye Lamboris Patyt Avery Varows Lambert

Weather Affects Housekeepers and Mothers at Hand

Local shop advertises spring underwear fabrics and embroideries from 4c. to 6c. Fruit of the Loom items and embroideries are offered by Joseph Brown at 210 Church Street, Norton.

Han Joseph Brown Church Street Nortoll

Odd and End Sale At Dry Gods and Furnishings

A sale announces liquidations including Everybody Invited of Dry Gods, Nations, Lae dies and Gents Furnishings along with Odd and End Ladies Capes Cloaks Children's Reefers and Cloaks offered at prime cost and some below cost until mid next month before taking stock. a rare opportunity and a word to the wise.

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