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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1897

Page

5

Hastings Court Opens Term Amid Small Turnout

Short Paragraphs recount July Hastings Court term starting today with few spectators and multiple local items. Crismond case set for trial. public concerns over bathing near city limits and school board meeting planned. various local notices about rent, fires, transportation, and community events reflect a bustling, unsettled town.

Hastings Court Crismond Dinwidale Svend Cora Erb Richmond Norrow T. J. Smishers Meginsey South Street Captain Weledorff

Pinners Paint Water Front chooses officers and plans

Stockholders met at the Portsmouth Board of Trade and Exchange to organize The Pinner s Paint Water Front company H Ty Maymund president A J Phillips vice president John J Watson secretary and treasurer Th Wool attorney and several named individuals as directors The firm plans to purchase the Redgers tract at Pinners Point to dredge a channel to the Port Warden line and develop the property including a bulkhead and rail access to attract large ships, with roads streets and other improvements outlined The project aims to exploit the riverfront and connect to the Southern Railway line in Portsmouth

August Buff Port Norfolk Railroad County Mis Charles Minter Winchester Durham Buckroe Beach New England South Portemouth George Metloury Harrison Etrent Cain Connell Virginian Willguehby Spit Company Moevers WOR Vimelxon & Co Doeeph Aronia Seaboard Welton John Co Edward Denby County Street Bilevel Washinton South Mostemenmih Postal Tech Griaph Company Park View Ehurch Matton and Anne Penr Norfolk Mortsmouth Wilson Smith East Dork Commany Pinance Crocker William J. Stewart Southern States Telephone Company Portsmouth Surfelk Churchland Bine Jim Wille IL Sen Ope James J. Pls Wiel Ag Senoisville Trew Mir Savage Choarehind Ranthet Chirehland Jim Peterson Yeater Johnson Athanthe and Danville Pinner Peterson Petorson Pinner's Paint Water Front Portsmouth Board of Trade and Exchange H. Ty, Maymund A. J. Phillips John J. Watson Th. Wool Messrs Kenry Kirn TW. Whisnant E. C. Brooks Tohn Tl. Sharp John S. Wrist PB. Gast James W. Meads Pinner’s Point Redgers Miraberh Southern Railway

Debts and Disturbances at the Mudie hotel Scene

A garbled report describes chaos around a Mudie hotel where a man named People? is implicated in a debt dispute. Witnesses recall a window cleaning incident and a sea of names. authorities allege a prior act by a prisoner, with scattered references to captains, shoremen, and a court proceeding from an event at a Southall or Quhart Meet.

Fioss Ball TV Orean Heb Society Merhorkat Ehurch Ttampton Fonds Earey Whomaby Miro Julian PhilNpe J. Bow Paener Henry Eley Leone Ard Win Fine Wivia Rence John Py Lew Reticm Tratetsturs Derbert Me Mape Dafant Prand Wittin J. Oller William M. Atkinson Suffolk Polich Copier Norfoet paNeeman Waite Suftalk Kieston Nog Dino Si Dowd North Main Street Etha Isau Irine Miss Doi Whitey Mr. Win Mr. Win MP Wii Noefalls Norfect

Funeral Notice and Local Advertisements Mix in Broad Page

A fragmented 19th century notice blends a funeral schedule for Miss Nath Minnie with a commercial ads run. The item cites Trinity Park and a 218 Yorke Street address, mentions a senator race in Charleston and an ex senator Irby, and lists store offerings from Divesley & Anthonys with items like curtains and hats, plus prices and hours.

Minnie Merton PMS Yorke Mae Wits Trinity Poo Eniured

Crash Wats at Teu by Charles T. Welton & Co

An OCR page fragment advertises low prices and a banner week at Charles T. Welton & Co and W. & Vienelson & Co. The jumble mentions linen hats linen items and a shop banner urging shoppers to visit for bargains this week at 302 Oxford Street and related listings.

Crash Wats al Teu Charles T.welton & CO Oxford

Unclear OCR: Names and events scattered across Berreeley exhibit notices

Fragmentary text lists numerous individuals and locations tied to exhibits and visits, with muddled names such as Mr Ehoupe Miss Addie White and Miss Annte Pawtar, plus references to Baltimore and Newport Mews and various streets, but details are obscured and inconsistent.

Ehoupe Pete Ube Newport Mews Palmer Clare Tis Sadeburys Wook Homer Lithiy Strees Tetves Wiststom Alerhbert Hank Pdr Iitvg Ikais Terea Andy Iom Rosather Greetinn Stovtfer Ferret Berkley Lemay

Fragmented OCR note hints at place names and events

The readable parts reference locations such as West Norfalls and Sumatera, with scattered mentions of people, dates, and actions. The text appears as garbled OCR from a historic page, containing several place names and potential events but lacking coherent structure or verifiable details.

Crowded Greenville Fourth preparations mark town event

In Greenville NL crowd gathers for Fourth of July activities. The report notes orderly conduct and local residents traveling to nearby areas. Names mentioned include Nessie Skinner and A M Moore among others as community members depart or plan travel.

Greenville Nessie Skinner Tke Tharper Tadtiiowe Mosis A.M. Moore Pealebrh Betis Ageli W. Windbee Cielimes Fos Warrenton NL DC

Edenton Notes on County Specialties and Local Work

Fragmented report from Edenton notes a series of local concerns. Mentions include Nage Thesus Coispeal, Queen Pate market activity, and A. Unhekabea returning to town amid various workplace and property details. The piece also references upcoming events and interior renovations at Lewry's arias and Day View plastering work.

Edenton Wibvins Thesus Coispeal Wilteria Busi Pate Lewry

Spectators Visit from Chinige and Washington Socials

In Hartford, July 1, visitors from Chinige Mira Wiiwaheti Mead and Miss Marry Pinibeat of Badenton joined Miss Jessie Briddiyk visiting Mrs. Marython and others at the Blanehanl home. Andge M. L. Mure from Norfolk is in town this morning.

Hartford G.oc Mira Wiiwaheti Mead Chinige Misa Pinibeat Badenton Andge M. L. Mure Norfolk

Suffolk Political Outlook Touts Local Campaign Movements in July

In Suffolk Virginia on July 7 a special report outlines campaign activity for both parties. Key figures include J Booker and Ali as prominent local residents with influence in Lower Taishi, while Republican organizers push for state committee support.

Suffolk Naess J. Booker Strom Backlis Ane Ali Vane Me Artin Rikho Weber Wiley Jessie Garesent

Mayor's race and school plan dominate City issues

Fragmented OCR recounts talks on mayoral action and public schools. Mentions specific wards, possible recommendations to the court, and interest in education funding. Notes partial recovery from injuries and ongoing concerns about building projects and municipal governance.

Something to Know for Health and Digestion

A vintage ad-like product claim promises to restore life and purify blood. It asserts the tonic boosts liver and kidney function, aids appetite, and improves digestion. The text includes promotional pricing and a local drugstore name.

Steve Larraw Martin We Chas

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