Norfolk Courts Open With A Quiet Docket
Yesterday's sessions in Norfolk courts were unusually dull with a short Police Court docket. Col. Ruttin, unemployed reporter, was discharged after attempting a defense speech. A drunken neighbor terrorized Chapel street. he paid a $5 fine plus costs. Four others faced minor charges. several trespass arrests were reprimanded. Notary Whiteleaf qualified. various property suits and transfers were recorded.
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Norfolk
Justice Tomlin
Ruttin
Tomlin
Edward Howley
Chapel Street
George Kendall
Lr. A
Shamadine
Water Jana
Mikey Kelly
Talbot Street
United Charities Appeals for Needed Food and Fuel
Relief officers of the United Charities warn the rising winter distress strains their resources. President John J. Roper says calls increase and many cases are invalids or able-bodied men out of work needing steady food and fuel donations. The group urges continued support to prevent suffering among the poor.
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Wir
John J. Roper
United Charities
Acton
Brambleton Board Debates Sewerage and Ward Progress
The Local Board discusses a sewerage and street improvement plan affecting Brambleton, urging citizen input before the next meeting. Reports note charitable needs as Prof Baxter’s Great Invention tickets go on sale for relief, while Mrs Skreynski’s death is ruled a self-inflicted pistol wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brambigion
Fmilies
Prof. Baxter
King’s Daughters
W. D. Southall
Fifth Ward
Smithfeld
W. W. Wall
Windsor Avenue
C. L. Charters
Alexander Skreynski
Eastrambleton Avenue
I. G. Story, Jr
W. H. Webster
AL. Nash
Z. Wilson
Fulton Whitney
Frank Karn
W. J. Grimes
Mr. Williams
Baltimore
Norfolk Postmaster Fight Shifts Toward Doyle or Sharp
A Washington dispatch reports Devereux Doyle seeks the Norfolk postmaster job to succeed Doge with a favorable White House meeting. His rival is Walter Sharp, backed by Norfolk leaders Merritt Cooke and Col. Joseph Duke. The contest splits on gold standard politics and may end before McKinley’s term with Senate delays over gold bug nominees.
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Devereux Doyle
Norfolk
Doge
White House
Sava
Walter Sharp
Merritt T. Cooke
Virginia Assembly
Joseph Duke
Cou- Mitses
Virginia
Doyle
Richmond
Baltimore
Compaten
Minde
Cifles
McKinley
Sharp
Senate
Sidewalls funding request before March council
Mr Bunting introduces a resolution in the council to authorize expenditures of 20000 for sidewalks in Beambleton Ward and Wellby venues. The Local Board of Improvement would supervise the work with oversight by the Cornells. The measure was postponed in the last session and will be brought up again next week.
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Beambleton
Bunting
Cornells
Locat Board of Improvement
Legiela
Leen Booams
PREVEY HOME WEDDING IN ATH COUNTY CELEBRATED
Mr Walter Dey returned from Warm Spring Virginia as best man for James Reid of this city who wed Constance Warwick daughter of Judge Warwick at the judge's residence in ath county. The ceremony was by Rev William N White. After a reception the couple left for Mot Springs Covington and a wedding supper followed with guests including Miss Nellie Davison of Richmond.
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Reid
Bark
Conmury
Walter Dey
Warm Spring
James Reid
Sind
Constance Warwick
Warwick
Ath County
Patlova
George Warwick
Miss Warwick
Kirkie
Constance Stevenson
William NL White
Presbyterian Church
Mot Springs
Covington
Abi
Howe
Nellie JiAvison
Richmond
Stite Tyeasurey Harmon
Local Notes From Baltimore and Nearby Visits
Baltimore visits and arrivals fill a local column with names such as Dr. Newbill, Mr. Edward Gorman, Mr. W. O. Jones of Elberton, and Mr. Charles O'Brien Cowardin. The Hampton Roads trial is set for Monday with Wilkeston as guntiant. Widespread chatter covers marriages, missing youth Tommy Hicks, a streetcar accident, and the Cuban League weather impact. Also noted are the Tuskegee Negro Conference dates, railroad officials in town, a sleigh accident near Malin street, and ongoing auctions conducted by Mr. John Behrend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. AL
Page
Bay
Baltimore
Newbill
Lan Hiness
Ro O W. Hughes
Richmond
Edward Gorman
Reveomiee
W. O. Jones
Elberton
Waller Hawley
Charles O'Brien Cowardin
Richmond Dispatch
United States
Wilkeston
Hampton Roads
Councils
Mdna
Rosa Montague
Malin Street
Cuban League
Walter Goss
State Reformatory
Guard Turner
Nvcetd
R. B. Smith
Allantic Coast
Norfolk and Western
Talbot Street
Tuskegee
Ala
Booker T. Washington
John D. Potts
Passerysger
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Lewin Weisiger
Virginia Navigation Company
Frank Mathews
Mathews
John Behrend
Mr &. Samstag
Washington
Hehrend
Four Lindenwood lots to be sold at Real Estate Exchange
By order of C W W Farrell Jeus toe C TL Farrell & Co will auction at the Real Estate Exchange at noon today four adjacent land parcels in Norfolk near the city. The properties, Lot numbers 12 37 228 and 129 on the Lindenwood plat, form one block fronting the north side of Catt Street. Bounded north by Norfolk and Western railroad property northeast by Plow Musitdeeersed street south by Galt Street and west by Lot 130. Buildings and improvements on the four lots are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W W. Farrell
Jeustoe
C. TL. Farrell & Co
County of Norfolk
Norfolk
Lindenwood
Catt Street
Norfolk and Western Railroad Company
Fire at Water Street sun dwelling causes minor damage
A fire on Water Street last evening at seven burned a sun dwelling in the rear of Melid’s suyard. The downtown department arrived quickly and contained the blaze with only small damage reported.
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Water Street
Melid
Harris Lithia Water Endorsed By Seaboard President
President Hofman of the Seaboard Air Line praises Harris Lieshin Water as the best lithia water he has used and calls it a valuable remedy. It is sold by M. T. Dodson, druggist at Atlantic Hotel, and by Pruw, Wastin & Co.
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Hofman
Seaboard
J.T. Harrs
Harris’ Springs
M. T. Dodson
Drugfist
Atlantic Hotel
Prruw
Wastin & Qo
Hagstetter's Stomach Hitters Promising Health Revival
A promotional piece extols Hagstetter's Stomach Hitters as a comprehensive remedy for indigestion dyspepsia and stomach disorders. It claims relief from headaches appetite loss sleep issues and heartburn, noting the medicine restores vigor and a cheerful appearance as fevers and bodily troubles subside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagstetter
Cure Story Promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Noted reader recalls grippe relief after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He reports full recovery after two bottles and urges others to seek the remedy at local drugstores. Dr Weck eye expert offers free examinations at 152 Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Weck
F. HH. Gale
Main Street
Germans Hold First German Club Event at Temple and Hall
Senior German Club at Temple hosted bi weekly German night with most members present. Mr Tench Tilghman returned to senior ranks guiding dancers as supper followed near midnight. Halcyon Club’s first German of the season held at Montefiore hall with Brown & Roper decorations and chaperones Mrs Dames John Loughran and Stockley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vtemple
Masonic Temple
Tench Tilghman
Halcyon Club
Lfabcyon
Montefiore Hall
Brown & Roper
John B. Loughran
W.d. c. Stockley
Hugh Steele
Girls Entertainment at Old First Baptist Church
Dr Willingham of Richmons will deliver a speech at the Girls' entertainment at the Old First Baptist Church on Cumberland Street at noon today. All girls are invited and a present will be given to each visitor will be admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willingham
Richmons
Old First Baptist Church
Cumberland Street
Cure a Cold in One Day Promises and Home Remedies
An old advertisement touts Laxative Gromo Quinine Tablets claiming a one day cure for colds with a money back guarantee. It also prescribes Chamberlain's Pain Damp on the chest and a second wrap on the back for quick relief, noting use when pain stems from a cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Danny
Mall Price List Fragment
A fragmented shopping note lists Bay rum Bay pump water cologne French extract and glycerine soap with old prices. It references LEVY BROS at 444 Main Street and shows items priced in cents per bottle or box with unspecified units.
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Levy Beos
Main Street
Friday and Saturday Gents Underwear Sale at Wrights
An urgent sale notice lists Gents heavy wool undergarments and drawers priced at 1.00 1.25 and 1.60 with choice for Friday and Saturday January 2 and 3 at Wrights 370 Main Street. The notice mentions Barham Blackwell and a forthcoming funeral for a daughter of Joel C with seats on Seat Street Hop.
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Wrights
Main Street
Exch
Wright
Barham-Bva Blackwell
Wet Pot Paul
Berham
Joel C. Seats
Ase
Seat Street
Priday
Jan
Notice on Stolen Logs and Reward Offer
A local lumber firm reports thefts of logs from four rafts with a mark of 1 on the small end. They suspect a saw mill buyer and offer $100 to a mill worker lawyer who can prove logs marked J are saved by others. LEAP JOHNSON LUMBER Co.
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Aan
Leap Johnson Lumber Co
New Blood Joins Bennett Diamonds and Loans Firm
The Metropolitan Loan of McH, at No 10 Church Street, adds Jonas Bennett as partner boosting capital and enabling loans from $1 to $1,000. The Bennetts operate a jewelry trade and loan office with a display window of fine diamonds, promising lower prices than elsewhere.
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McH
Bennett
Church Street
Jonas Bennett
Swice
ANS
Bennetts
Jonas Bennestt
J. Bennett & Bro
Butter prices fall with new Metto wee butter use
The notice reports many households switch to Metto wee butter after paying 40 to 50 cents per pound for butter. It claims improved preparation for a growing trade and mentions a $9 Charlotte reel.
Mettowee Today Ends Special Clearance Sale
The Mettowee Today ends the Special Clearance Sale with many lines priced lower than before. Shoppers are urged to buy now for best selection. Joseph Brown 210 Church Street Norfolk listed as contact.
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Joseph Brown
Church Street
Norfolk
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Sleshit
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Saes
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Norfolk and Western Mailroad
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Sumpsi
Chines
FSM
Temsters
Wm. McLean
A. L. Carter
Church
Calvert Streets
Walker Elux
Elizabeth A. Miller
Highland Avenue
G. W. Deal
Augusta Plemlingway
Mary Hemingway
Marshall and
Claiborne
Drambleton
Sime
Same
West Park Avenue
Trambleton
Anha
Bramhleron
ROYAL
New York
J. F. Sarg & Son's
Corman
John W. Burrow
Titw Street
Nertoth
Countie Wil
Dr. Deane
Zac
Soc
DEE J. A. Deane CO
Kingeton
X.Y
Business College
Hees
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Ressler
Rinepa
Porta
Voa
Fatlanta
Gin
Prevey Home
Kenadinie
Robert Travis
Holland
Watt, Bettew
Clay
THE
Old Dominion
McIntyre Furniture CO
Main St
Charlotte Reel
Mettowee
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