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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1896
Page
5
A jumble of Portsmouth happenings includes a mayoral hearing for the Port Norfolk Iullsoad manager on a violation charge, a dry dock update with the ship Vexas leaving soon, a horse fatality, late Seaboard train, church notices, deliveries, and local social moves.
An OCR readout lists multiple church events including beliefs at Court Street Baptist Church Dor 4 with pastor Bosman leading services at 1 pm and 6 pm and subject Christ and Mines. Calvary Baptist Church and Second Baptist content, with details of singing, preaching and Sunday school. Also mentions Norfolk, Seuttavile, and Woolly events with lay activities, dedicatory services and weekly programs.
A chaotic scene described aboard a train depot platform where soldiers and attendees gathered in disorder. The narrative notes the presence of many Black attendees forming crowds and a tense mood as they observed soldiers, with a later reference to the crowd’s fascination and reactions.
A Monday night program at the Academy of Music features Miss Atmonds and Abe Tannin, praised as outstanding performers. The show, billed as the only chance to witness a fine musical production, is highlighted as a top past offering at Soldier's Home Theatre.
Mossie, Levy & Jakobs at 200 Lighttrees plan to enlarge their shop and reduce stock for carpentry work. Plain Meures items priced for cash, with sale limited to cash transactions. Levy & Tacos at 200 Tigh Street announce the move. Coddell of Raleleh and Minted Alexander of Plymouth are in town.
Heath of Me James Givshing known resident of Stottsville Norfolk County dies Friday morning following illness. He led Scoultsville life long, served as Confederate veteran, merchant, and honorary member of Grimes Battery. Funeral to be held at his residence with local police presence. Doon Creek unrest flares as a white mob clashes with Black residents. a young woman is stabbed by a colored girl after an altercation. a pistol is fired to disperse the crowd.
A church conference at Court Street Tapia Church discussed appointing a committee to oversee improvements to the church. Plans include purchasing a new carpet and minor enhancements. The council approved the project as a whole despite limited funds, with ongoing discussion on overall worship space needs.
A funeral service was held for Mrs. 9 at 100 Chron Street with proceedings led by Mr. ME Lebed. Attendees included pallbearers Jean TD, Gitlinig, Pola Nelson, We Phoet, Iola Wuarlor, Alex Delworth, Catt Dod geeds, and others.
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Fragmentary OCR shows a jumble of ads and notices from a small town paper. Listings include prices for fabrics and umbrellas, yardage for cloth, names like ALICE V. INUSLY and CHARLES TR WE LTON CO, a hospital-like note about Mrs Hhodie Noah, and crude remedies like Chain and Mary salu.
After a Friday afternoon ball game a dispute near a Norfolk road escalated when a White man assaulted a Black man named Nim. A bystander stood still as a train struck Nim, then the aggressor fled. Police and witnesses note a tense scene with injuries and racial tension unfolding.
The board and council planned meetings this week while authorities reported arrests for an $80 theft from a Hoodies store. A child accident on Lincoln Street led to a hospital visit, and various local property items were noted for sale at J. B. Crawford's furniture.
Notices announce Epworth beesugie activities in Berkeley with details of meetings and a church service. The schedule lists a time for a residence visit, an afternoon gathering at the Armstrong Memorial Presbyterian Church, and a Young People's class in the afternoon, inviting many attendees to participate.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Abrams Mies WGA and a convention in Chicago. References a street, a gale event, and Solomon Moot’s daughter returning to Mills. Details are fragmented and unclear.
A garbled OCR text fragment mentions lines, dates, and names with legal or public notice context but details are unreadable. The piece references authorities and local terms, yet no concrete event, date, or entity is clearly identifiable.
Readable fragments suggest a June event involving Iya Hu and Baad Tol. Details are unclear but reference to dates and scheduling indicate a local or personal notice about a planned gathering or appearance.
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