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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1896

Page

3

Munyon’s Cold Cure Promises Quick Relief From Colds

An old advertisement touts Munyon’s Cold Cure and Cough Cure as preventing pneumonia if taken early. It claims rapid relief within twenty four hours and lists uses for bronchitis and other lung ailments, urging readers to buy from druggists and write for free medical advice.

Munyon Arch Street Philadelphia

Fire Rages Through Depot Offices Causing Major Loss

A blaze gutted the Norfolk and Carolina railway depot and offices on Water Street, drawing in five fire companies and two tugboats Piedmont and Little Nell from Southern Railway. Important papers and freight were saved. losses exceed 500 dollars, with peanuts and cotton damaged. The Norfolk Baseball Athletic Association held its second annual banquet at No. 19 Main Street. Amelia Rives-Chandler, recently married to Prince Troubetaykoy, is visiting Col. Rivas near Charlottesville, Virginia.

Tre Southern Railway Mire Fie Siaboard Air Ling Indmont Norfolk and Caru- Nan Railway Fremen Haast Lron Mughews Street Ian Why Piedimont Wil Seavousad Air Line Little Nell Nail Water Street Norfolks and Carolina Railway Burke J. W. Perry WG. Youn Norfolk Nota Rend al- Mort Medmont Norfolk Mire Nell Beat Nnl Norfolk Baseball Athletic Association Main Street M. L. Thurman J. Morain T. J. Stichardson

Intercet Notes and City Briefs From Port City

Local items report Mr and Mrs Hi Crocken spending a week in Baltimore. The Y.M.C.A. of the city grows fast. Tug H Christian hauled from Grave’s railway. Wm Coley steamer off the ways. the schooner William H Frewen used to raise the sunken Phos Newton. The gusty wind reached 38 miles per hour. A registered pharmacist sought for a position. District Convention meets at 10 at the Disciples’ Church. Parter event at Masonic Temple postponed. Porter Taylor’s First Sergeant back on streets. Flag at Odd Fellows’ Hall lowered in memory of Thomas Bettmore. Norfolk and Petersburg steamer McCall may reroute Norfolk to Richmond. Four foreign ships entered February, thirty-eight cleared. Mr Rich Borjes and wife leave for Willamport Pa. A three-masted schooner ashore near Auhneteague. Robert M. Hughes to address women’s club in Richmond. Old Dominion Steamship Co. building dock at Graves slug site. Republican meetings nightly. mass meeting to discuss city chairman in mid-month. Old Dominion steamer Cuyan-Golike arrived after collision with Clyde. no damage. City jail inspected by Loyall, Pelld, and East. no major improvements urged. Midget Concert for Epworth M E Church proceeds. tickets 25 cents. Rev W Webb returns from Claremont meetings. begins ten-day gospel mission at 40846 Church Street near Queen. service 7:30 p.m.

Hi. Crocken Baltimore Y. A. OC H. Chriistian Grave Merritt Wreckinge Company Coley Disciples’ Church Masonic Temple Porter Taylor Odd Fellows’ Hall Thos, Bettmore Wiliam H Phos. Newton James Millen Messrs Watt Rettew & Clay Norfolk Petersburg McCall Richmond Fareien Fay Wien Rich Borjes Bay Line Willameport Auhneteague Robert M. Hughes Old Dominion Steamchip Company Crraves TIXSW Colon Republican Ciths Ith Obalrman Old Dominion Clyde New York Harbor RB. P. Loyall Mh. m. Pelld Frank East W. Wt. Butcher Heneft Epworth Mo Monteforestyll Masonite Temple TW. Webb

Onin guest of Mr. Clark amid Norfolk ties

Local notes from Onin and Norfolk include Dram Alton Juegge J Vait as guest of Mr AJT Clark at 219 Willoughbs ay n. Community reports show growing interest in McKendrer Epworth League with officers largely re-elected. Evening events feature Miss Huth Pulford, Mr Gop S, and Rev RRW Webb. Also noted are railroad damage to Engine No 7 and a charity memorandum book loss.

Juegge J. V. Lait Onin Clark Pury B's Sporecon Huth Pulford North Malby Avenue Gop Hee Hampton R. Breeden West Brambleton Aveniue W.G. Ashley South Reservoir Avene Mmanweer New Cosel North Chu Sp. m Norfolk, Albemarle and Atlantic Railroad O’brien Mapleaye-nu

Common Council Considers Commissioners for Property and Street Openings

The regular meeting ran late as the Common Council discussed appointing commissioners to open Holt Street and similar streets. Debates over land appraisals, street improvements, and sewer and water issues dominated the session with multiple votes and adjournments.

Night Frolic at Academy of Music Delights Albany Audience

The Academy of Music offered A Night's Frolic with Celle Bis in a strong comedy company. The Albany Times Style notes two recent performances by Wilken and Turner, full houses, with Miss Elis as the gay widow and Captain Kate well done. Cast members Mayne, McGregor, Morhow, and Newsome praised. on the Mississippi Harworth's play drew a sizeable gallery audience and strong crowd pleasers.

Academy of Music Elever Comedienne Celle Bis Albany N.Y Wilken and Turner Miss Elis Captain Kate Mrs. Sedley Nellie Stanton Mr. Mayne Capain Chindon Mr. McGregor Commode Anton Mr. Morhow Dudley Sedley Mr. Newsome John Arelle Wrm Harworth Border School of Drama Border

Report on cemetery petition and York Street bridge plan adopted

The Cemetery Committee disapproved Colonel Lambs petition for a public square and approved A J Manning for land purchase. The Atlantic City bridge report favored purchasing York Street Bridge for 12000 with revenue earmarked for a new bridge. The report passed ii to one. Other city items include approving bills, appointing a physician for the Poor, and referrals to committees on frame buildings and the Morence Crittenden Home funding. Adjourned. Hood's Sarsaparilla ads follow.

Willam Lamb A.J. Manning Brambleton Atlantic City Bridge York Street Io New Bridge Moesers T. C. White Tronmonger Mn White Wembroke Avenue Hoper Lanne City Ghent Board of Health Bribhougs Old Dominion Steamship Company Church Street Mnance Committee Morence Crittenden Home Pinalite Comittee

Ovation To Mr Surette At Montefiore Hall

A large attentive audience greeted Mr T W Surette at Montefiore Hall as the University Textension Centre presented Parsifal a Wagnerian drama. The lecture and stereopticon views transported listeners through the Rhine romance while J J Miller accompanied Surette on the organ.

T. W. Surette Montefiore Hall University Textension Centre Wunener Dfffcult Dreamland J. J. Miller Surette Webster Vicar

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