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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1896
Page
4
A column of brief Portsmouth notices from the era reports court adjournments, visits, minor incidents, and local happenings. Topics include upcoming picnics, fish frolics at Ocean View, a marriage rumor, construction work on London and Washington Streets, law notices, arrests for trespass and burglary, and safety notices about a hydrant repair and street crime. The Virginian notes delays in the newspaper and acknowledges reader patience.
Funeral services for Morris Levy were conducted yesterday afternoon at his residence on County street attended by many Hebrews and Gentiles. Rev Dr. Eberson of Norfolk led the rites and the interment followed at the Hebrew Cemetery in Norfolk.
During Tuesday night unknown burglars tried to force the back door at Hodges Store, County Street. They failed to gain entry and appear to have fled, leaving the safe untouched.
Jane Brown, a colored defendant, faced trial in the County Court yesterday on a highway robbery charge and received a ten year sentence in the penitentiary. Previously she had been tried as a participant in the Low Pine murder case, acquitted, but then held on a charge of robbing Fine's store after the same murder.
Orders have been issued to manufacture interior fittings for the battleships Kentucky and Kearsarge at the navy yard. Cabins will feature mahogany furniture while ward rooms use oak. Production to move as material becomes available.
Otis Beaton a Hoffheimer's store clerk was cutting cards for display when a knife slipped and nearly severed his thumb. He sought medical attention and had the wound dressed by a physician.
Lieutenant Bostick is assigned to the Hydrographic office. Ensign Cauldwell, detached from the Monadnock, is ordered home with three months leave.
Mrs John Sherwood notes only two society women admit using rouge, cosmetics abhorred by refined standards. She says upper ten thousand aim to emphasize distance from potential scandal and avoid any hint of artificial beauty in public life. New York Times.
In Berkley Rev. M. W. Butler and Main Street Christian Church delegates left by the Atlantic and Danville for the Eastern Virginia Christian Sunday School Convention meeting today at Holy Neck Christian Church in Nan Lemond county. The session will last about three days with Prof. Hoberts delivering the opening address. Also noted, D. B. Cox returned home to Hertford after visiting relatives, Miss Mary Thurston traveled to New York, the Town Council convenes tonight, Frank Rudd recovering from surgery at St. Vincent's Hospital, Rev. George W. Wray preached at Chestnut Street M. E. Church, and H. Midget was released from jail after a shooting incident deemed accidental.
The Baltimore American notes a new rate war on the Chesapeake Bay that leaves Baltimore with no freight disadvantage versus Philadelphia New York or Boston. Lower freights provide a historic opportunity for Baltimore businesses to expand into the South, boost prosperity, and strengthen trade ties as the South remains financially active.
Lawrence and Welton advertise deep discounts on Turkish towels bed spreads and sheeting. They tout umbrellas mosquito canopies muslin undergarments and a large display of men’s and ladies garments with reduced prices. Mention in Virginian and advertise closing sale with hours and locations in Portsmouth VA.
The North Carolina railway assessment lists Atlantic Comet Link 6852.94, Southern Highway 48,719, Seaboard Air Line 5,205, miscellaneous roads 1,210, total value 26,416,920, with steamboats and telegraph totals. Other items mention Gov. Guthrie, Dems confident, and local obituaries, including Thomas S. Armistead.
In Elizabeth City on July 23 families attend the funeral of Mr Mo Lavy with relatives M Wetsel and J Salomonsky. Baptist Sunday School excursion on the steamer Newbern to Nags Head yields a generous net. Edenton baseball visits, Mills of Elizabeth City shines, and plans for Washington trip noted among local items.
Local tidbits report Annie Willian of Sentioand marching through Weldon duties, with early week weather and a range of community items. Mentions students, church activities, and small town updates across Halifax and surrounding areas including Be L Courch picnic plans and store clerks resuming posts.
Leeton Edenton NM July 22 special Frank Witte has returned from Baltimore Miss Walker of Emporia to the west of Mise Madge Bond on Granville street The Ghost Baseball team hoped to play Washington The seven? summe of ball between Ghent and Edenton was played Tuesday afternoon and an oval was won by the locals.
A fragmented public notice announces terminal connections for multiple railroads and a major price listing. It names the Portsmouth Water authority secretary, contact address at 100 High Street, Portsmouth, Virginia, and references a terminal price structure for pipelines and contracts. Ends with scattered OCR remnants.
On Tuesday July 28 1806 a sale of groceries and liquors will be held at a store house located at the corner of Queen and Arm Streets. The auction covers household effects and stocked goods in the shop. Local listings note a public sale to settle accounts and transfer ownership.
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