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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1895

Page

2

Norfolk as Terminus Hinted If Water Front Leased

Southern railway president Spencer announces Norfolk could become the terminus under conditions tied to leasing water front property. The Tunis property sale to Mr Dawson McCormick prompts speculation on the involved parties and purposes. Local business groups urge prompt action while awaiting formal council submission.

Norfolk McCormick Dawson McCormick Spencer Southern Railway System Tunis Tun Vinuisian Southern Railrond Windstax Southern Railroad Pownt Cowneils Meno Capt McCarrick A. AL Nash Prose Reisvesteu Business Men Chamber of Commerce Cortus Ixchange Real Estate Exchange Merulaute’ and Munufecturers’ Association Eneh Conneils Couneils Speaver Atlantic Fotel Pi Vingini Mall Banda The Genels Opel Alliaven Greater Norfolk

Norfolk City News in Brief Big day for local notices and incidents

A noisy day in Norfolk with police matters, fires, and excursions. Officer Wynn resigns. A pilot boat struck by lightning off Cape Henry. A man fell from an electric car on Queen Street. Excursions planned to Ocean View and Soldiers' Home. Court actions and arrests noted along with weather and market briefs.

Grooby Street Sunoday School Ocean View Pne Indica Discintes Kelly Avenue Queen Street John Hill Boston Court of Law Chaheery Mra Gasenn Schons Wood Street Freemason Street Baptist Sunday School E. O. Allen Lorillard ‘Vobacca Company Norfolk Ue Sehoolsr Dolmar Ariel Berkley Uoendontas Streeter Germap Freemason Street Baptist Church Richmond Norfolk and Western Railianch Harry Walters P.M. Mmnerson Atlaantic Coast Line Oshkosh Wis Howe Potonw Wan Chas Williams Peiditn Mynor Mourice Justica Pelea Mahuwie Iresuytenan League Jane Wroffh Strocter Israel Gentlemen’s Driving Club A. Nash W. J. Simw90us M. W. Talbot Kurriss Corprow Are I. Bhek New York Staunton Charlestown Iagerstown Philadelphi Takenaek Angerstown Ald Richardson Cirita

Drowned in Atlantic City Drawbridge Accident

A sad drowning occurred Sunday about 2 10 a m at the Atlantic City drawbridge over Smith's Creek. Dennis O'Brien and John Storey drowned when a boat capsized during a fishing trip with Harry Smith James Dunlany and John Messin. Capt J C Little aided recovery. O'Brien leaves a wife and five children. Storey was unmarried. Both bodies were sent to the police station for inquest and burial arrangements followed. Storey funeral at Church Street residence with Rev Tucker. interment Elmwood Cemetery. O'Brien funeral at his mother's residence with Rev Howerton. burial Elmwood Cemetery.

Dennis O'Brien John Storey Atlantic City Smith's Creak Dvoennis O'Brien Harry Smith James Dunlany Jobo Messin J. C. Little Litte Mestre O'Brien Dunlany Sod Brein Storey Little Story

New Pastor Howerton Takes Charge at First Presbyterian

Rev Dr J R Howerton assumed duties as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church with a Sunday morning sermon from Philippians. Large crowds attended and he will be installed Wednesday night. a sermon will be preached by H Kiea Jr of Alexandria. Police Court cases featured a mix of fines for whites and colored defendants, plus several continuances and bail for appearance.

Virgin Star Ansociailoy Association White Sullinn Springs Greenbrier County West Irgini Baryon Library Irievancor Vrancie H. Motinire Lichmond Virginis James O. Lamb Joe. Roger A. Pryor New York Geo. Perkins Charlottesville BR. Walton Moore Vairfax Bleoky Cnet Oeste Rey Neander M. Woods Memypis Teun Second Presbyterian Church Woods Pimethy Howerton First Presbyterian Church J. R. Howerton Sud Paul The Philippines Kev ‘Hoo H. Kiea, Jr Alexandria

Weather and market notes from June 1895 Brambleton

Local meteorological bulletin lists temperatures and cloudiness for Virginie and nearby areas with wind directions. Market prices for cucumbers peppers cabbage beets onions and beans across Norfolk Georgia North Carolina and Maryland are provided. A Brambleton W C U meeting is announced for 4:30 PM to plan attendance at the District Convention in Ebernever Hall Bay Side June 20th. Wagons leave Bank Street at 8 for transportation.

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