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Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1896

Page

3

Critics Fire At Smiths Bijou And Franklin Theatre

A critical feature reviews Smiths Bijou on Union Street and The Franklin Theatre nearby. It decries drink heavy shows, cheap thrills, and indecent pantomime while noting patrons include sailors and local crowds. It contrasts artistic merit with crude entertainment and warns of moral concerns.

Franklin “Theatre Union Street Nebraska Franklin Avon Washington Street The

Arrest Report Alleges Burglary Suspect Detained

A resident on Cottage Toll-Bridge Road reported a burglary and detained a man named Armstrong as a suspect. The prisoner was taken to the station house and held for county authorities.

Burciary Jimpson Cottage Toll-Bridge Hupe Armstrong

Notes on Newport News Court and shipyard progress

In Newport News July 28 special report cites mechanics at the yard doubting the little steamer Markiet balance as hull sinks. Cromwell ship to be launched next week. Hastings Court had no business. heat hindered activity. Legal notes: Judge Barham decision awaited. police court fines and dismissals listed. trespassers fined $7.50 each. Bryan and Sewall Club proposed. locals urged to form promptly.

Pesce Newport News Cromwell Hastings Court Barham Michael Hayes Costa J. D. Marshall Commonwealth

Local Board Meeting Notices and Community Happenings

The Local Board plans a 7 o clock meeting tomorrow night addressing ward business. W A Taylor and family of 214 West Brambleton avenue leave for Danville Virginia to reside there. Mr and Mrs Meyers of York Pennsylvania visit relatives on Windsor avenue. A group guided by Mrs James Holmes enjoyed an Ocean View outing. The funeral of Cal Jackson at S J Met er s Episcopal Church was held in the afternoon. Thieves stole fowls from J Labbs on Maltby avenue. A Young Ladies Society lawn party occurred at Park Avenue Baptist Charvary. An excursion to Virginia Beach today by St Peters Ladies Auxiliary and Sunday School is planned.

W. A. Taylor West Brambleton Avenue Danville G. Meyers York Roanoke Mars H DD Nichols Windsor Avenue James Holmes Brambleton Avenue Ocean View Yosturday Cal Jackson Rooom Uh Wetrambleton Mvonne S J. Meters Episcopal Church Young Ladies’ Society Park Avenue

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