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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1897
Page
5
Readable items report four marriages forecast for tonight, court adjournments and trials, robberies, flu and fever cases, travel slowdown due to cold, repairs and factory notes, skating at Shea's pond, street conditions, and community notices from Portsmouth including church meetings and anniversaries.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a price conferred to a military figure and a record of selection. The garbled lines obscure specifics but imply a wartime award or honor linked to military service and a preferred weld setting.
The text notes the long standing public popularity of Ayers Pills since their preparation and asserts they fulfill their promises where others fail, highlighting the World’s Fair medal of 1893 as recognition of their record.
The Baptist Union met at 1 o clock and urged Baptists to send their sons to Richmond College. Dr Owen spoke on the institution’s fitness. The group then discussed carporiage with Dr Pilcher advocating state work and ministry. They adjourned to meet at Oak Grove church and hear further talks. Dr Pilcher will preach at South Street church then Hobday of Salem will lead the next pulpit.
Five young men from South Portsmouth set out in a sloop on a river night voyage. They sought Tan 2efck to ride out a storm, but inclement weather forced them back. By Thursday, wood, coal, and water ran low and they trudged toward shelter. Three reached a distant point while two stayed hidden behind a sack. Cold conditions persisted as dawn approached.
The Moa mma Rorebud society will convene at eight o clock Sunday afternoon. Invitations extended to members and guests for a pleasant social gathering with Miss Clera Harpe and notable locals expected to attend.
A garbled report describes a pursuit or incident involving an individual named Deleinset Teorb at a sail location and Deputy Sheriff Siverson hiding. Mentions a prisoner, an attempt to heat something, a plumber being sent for, and a pipe malfunction followed by a flame heating incident. An igured rimben of otis agrove and crude actions are noted with vague details.
A damaged excerpt describes a person and event at a station house with a brief, unclear action sequence. The readable text mentions a led out moment and fading conditions, but specific names, places, or dates are not clear. The excerpt reads as disjointed narrative not sufficient for a full report.
The article notes a meeting tomorrow evening at the Court Spoor Maptict Church feature room. An excellent program will be presented.
Monuments M church hosts morning and evening preaching led by Rev HR Waterel with Sunday school and Bible classes. Trinity Episcopal Church presents morning and evening services with rector Rev L P Brantford and weekly Bible study. South Street Baptist and Port Norfolk schedule sermons and activities, highlighting clergy from Pee terabure Sat Cavalry Baptist and local associations. Y M G A men’s meeting to address community matters with new secretary John K Witte. Court Street Baptist outlines Sunday worship. Epworth League to meet with Rev Bo man delivering address.
Justices Tiaynys Ho inven and Rutter with De Trait held an examination on Edmond Brown yesterday and ruled he is insane. He has long been a neighborhood terror when in frenzy moods. The Board of Police Commissioners meets tonight at 7 20 p m and City Council and School Board hold regular monthly sessions this week.
Local shops advertise steep discounts on hats coats jackets and fabrics. Vendors include W. Virnelson Co Levy Tacons Lawrence & Weelton and Crawford’s Furniture offering limited time prices and cash only incentives. Many items shown in window displays urge immediate purchase before stock runs out.
Fragmentary verse recalls faded violets on a coat, a recalled fragrance, and a wish for revival. A lover laments distance and memory, noting a pinned flower as a symbol of shared joy now out of reach.
Last night at about seven the mill of Mr John Grim near Deep Creek was burned down. Origin unknown and damage estimated as not very large. Police report a burglary suspect, Davis Cree colored, sought for stealing clothing and cash from George W. TM at Gilmerton Leeks. he was jailed in county jail.
Mr and Mrs Judson Pendleton mourn the loss of their infant son Jas Oy Wei mite year andoeteven months. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock from Flottaday Sun between Hallonw and Pearl streets in Fork View.
In Berkley, Simuel Lanner, a popular young man, fell and was treated after an incident at Jolten's pond. Samuel Yore, gunner, was moved to the Naval hospital this week for illness. Rev. George J. Hobday will preach at Berkley Avenue Methodist church on Sunday, and the community recalls the pastor’s role in establishing the current place of worship.
Special report from January 30 notes demurrers overruled in W. T. Crawford vs. R. A. Harrison cases, with trials set for next term. The piece also covers local marriage licenses, a drowning escape near Dehn, winter weather in Texas, and commodity market updates including cotton and yarn futures in New Orleans and Liverpool.
The Southern railway purchased a farm portion adjoining Norfolk and Carolina railways for 55000 to gain river access and terminal facilities at Whitport Mount. The sale, from Henry Kim and John Grinin, secures deep water access on the Elizabeth River and aligns with proposed terminal plans for the Southern and Pennsylvania routes. Local statements from J T Kinds Harris Springs and Lewis endorse the waterway as highly valuable.
A Worchester resident, Mrs. J W Teal, reports years of back pain and inability to bend. After using Dr Greene's Nervarae and Cathartic Mixture, she says her condition improved, with renewed strength and mobility and less pain, enabling daily tasks.
The text recounts society events and people in Norfolk. It lists attendees at dances and receptions including Miss Miriam Wilkinson, Miss Kate Poltila Ellis, Mr William Williamson, Mr George Goodrich, and many others. Mentions a senior choral event at Mason Temple and a Halcyon German ball with attendees from Richmond and nearby towns. Also notes a Norfolk Virginia Antiquity Society meeting postponed to February 4 and a lecture by William Wirt Herry Oliver on John Smith and Jamestown.
Nichmond headquarters report scarce but ambitious growth as the ANSIOUSLY Society targets Mary Washington House Powder born in Williamshire and Jamestown holdings. Treasury increases prompt stronger campaigns with new members urged to pay annual dues while local committees oversee exhibitions and events at Norfolk and Ghent venues.
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