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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1896

Page

3

City News in Brief: Fall and Concise Record of Local Events

A wide sweep of items from Norfolk area life includes new police uniforms soon, Edwin Seperk visiting from Richmond, subway pipes on Plume Street, and an excursion by Old Dominion Steamship Company to Mathews County. Reports note a Masters degree work by Norfolk Lodge No. 1 Masons, recoveries from illness, a Baltimore Sun editor visiting, and various local moves and incidents.

Edwin Seperk Richmond Plume Street Old Dominion Steamship Company Mathews County Norfolk Lodge No A. P. & A. Masons Wade Downing Charlotte Street Charles F. Daley Baltimore Sun the Atlantic Bristow Hright H. B. Harrison Southern Railroad Washington, D. C Win Brimmer Cumberland Street Cobb Tsland Hampton State Pharmaceutical Abhocciatun Dornin Wid M. L. Hofheimer Hom Hunts Street Portsmouth Main Street M. Umstadter James H. Barnard Tonawanda N. Y Lemuel Barnard Chicago William H. Barnard Goldsboro Wilson Rocky Mount WN. C Virginia Beach Danville Grays Ocean View Astern Virginia Holy Neck Christian Church Nansemond County R. P. Denby Church Freemason

Infant Pettus Buried in Rimwood Cemetery

Beramuleton infant Pettus aged four months and two weeks, son of Mr and Mrs John L Pettus of 10 Cevella avenue, buried yesterday at 2 o clock in Rimwood Cemetery. Mrs Dr J J Hall and two daughters Edith and Florence plan a visit in Raleigh with friends. Mrs Marshall White of Windsor avenue ill after trip to Virginia Beach. North Mozart avenue drainage urged. residents warned of washout. Pha recidents plan a concert with refreshments at Trinity M Church. Public note on local weather conditions and community events.

John L. Pettus No. 10 Cevella Avenue Rimwood Cemehenry J.J. Hall Edith Plorence Will Sperdi Raleigh Marshall White Windsor Avenue Virginia Beach R. H. Bennett Mozart Avenue Pha Trinity Mow Church Wiest Epworth League Prug Suffolk Elyout I. Weet J. (. Parker Grey Colonels J. Boykin FF. Day Isle of Wight W. Gary Deep Creek Kh. B. McGuire Main Street A. W. Eley Hampton Virginia Pharmaceutical Association Franklin Portsmouth Excelsior Independent Merritt Triges Palaces Springs N.C Messrs James Harvey McLemore Courthurd J. Po Good Southampton County Miss Lints Lawrencevill

Local notices and incidents fill confusing town page

In a town column the sanitary official Pano faces funding shortfalls while urging prudent oversight. Betsie Hunter and daughter Allen visit Newborne from Central Avenue for a month, Addie Prince will visit Miss Brown and Miss Jenkins, and Mr Cutchins plans to resume activity after illness. Tomorrow at 4 the Loyal Temperance Lesson meets at the Methodist Church. Grave Baptist Church hosts a lawn party on Central Avenue tonight and tomorrow. Sergeant Stevens turned over a boy named Thomas Riddick with a ham under his coat to Officer Fitzelhbons, and Joe Hicken, colored, clashed with S and J Haskins over a sugar purchase leading to warrants and arrests. Read the newspaper to see the full details tomorrow and Saturday.

Bettie Hunter Allin Central Avenue Addle Prince Brown and Jenkins Gleu- Cestar FL Cutchins Outten Street Welook Loyal Temperance Methodist Church Grave Baptist Church Washington Stevens Fitzelhbons Thomas Riddick Joe Hicken Arrington Hicken

Sunday School Convention in Suffolk at Holy Neck Church

Suffolk Va July 22 Special The Eastern Virginia Christian Sunday School Convention opened at Holy Neck Church Nansemond county with delegates from all charges in the state. Speeches covered education culture and Sunday School influence. The session runs three days with future talks planned by ministers professors and local officials.

Suffolk Eastern Virginia Christian Sunday School Convention Holy Neck Church Nansemond County Tidore Unis Bimith J. Bb. West Everett N. G. Newman J. H. Butler J. W. Barrett Ww. Nor J. J. Rawles Johnnie Morgan Newport News Richmond Crutchfeld Messrs. Mosby & Polkes Council Caounell McAnge Lley Major Wright Nurney Norfleet Commonwealth Briggs Holland Suf

Hastings Court Proceedings in Poston Moss Case

Newport News July 22 Special. Hastings Court hears Poston Moss case with defense closing testimony and continued arguments. Police court docket small with dismissals for assault and jumping charges. Common Council meets and approves fire bond funds, sewer work, and census duties. bids and budgets discussed. Target practice announced for Huntington Rifles at Point Breeze. Stantonville Democrat bolting Chicago ticket noted.

Newport News Hastings Court Poston Moss Fisher Ovine Jon Mounicdathes Joellog John Moneyham Arthur Howard Wash Gregory George W. Rowe Common Council W. B. West Privilgee Dr. Pressey J. W. Croaby

The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser advertisement

An early 20th century style ad announces The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser by M. Pierce, chief consulting physician, offering 100k copies for 1.99 dollars. The print stresses new font, paperbound edition, and requests one-cent stamps to cover mailing ads.

Common Sense Pinin Ku Rine LV. Pierce Invatlcde Ioteland Surgical Institute Miginio N.Y

Virginia Pharmaceutical Association Session at Hampton

An important Virginia Pharmaceutical Association session at Hampton yesterday attracted much interest. Routine business was handled, the death of three members was reported, several men were elected including one woman the first ever admitted to membership in the association. An excursion to the Capes and a pleasant concert were enjoyed before the group plans to reconvene today.

Virginia

Ayer's Pills Win Prize at Chicago Fair of Nine Years Ago

The fragment recalls a 19th century Chicago Fair where Ayer's Pills earned a world prize. It hints at architectural marvels and arching domes, with a nostalgic note on a white world-wonder and a long-running record.

Ayer Chicago-Nice

Ayer's Pills and 1893 World’s Pair medal noted

Ayer's Cathartic Pills have long pleased the public and earned the 1893 World’s Pair medal. Separately, the Navy issues sealed proposals for supplies for the Norfolk shipyard, with bids due July 2 and to be opened publicly, covering hardware, labor, and dredging support per naval standards.

Norfolk Navy Department Wuoealbligeton D.C Navy Stanidard Navy Pay Office Wim Stewart

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