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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1896

Page

2

The Casket Offers Watches Diamonds and Remnants Sale

Greenwood's advertises guaranteed watches at standard prices, special figures on diamonds, and closing out remnants including ten and table spoons. It promotes cheap bleached and unbleached cottons, fine bedspreads, towels, silks, gloves, and spring goods with quick cash retailing and down prices. Levy Abros and Jack Oliver advertise Main Street shops with low prices and fashion items.

Greenwood’s Greenwood's Marseilles Levy Abros Main Street

Bowdenttes Claim Upper Hand in Wrangle for City Office

Democratic and Republican factions in Tidewater pursue control of city offices as preconventions loom. Bowden supporters stay quiet while Lambites plot precinct chairmen. Rumors float of candidates for City Collector and Commissioner of Revenue. Campaigns spread to Old Pellows Hall with plans for speeches and appeals.

Lumbites Bowden Republican Party Mr. Bowden Tidewater Republican Association Plume Street Maj R. G. Banks Mijor Lamb-Waddy Mr. Lowery Col. Waddy Nationail Corventhon Tinsday Madore Banks Ould Pellows Chuite Street Cy Organization

Nat Goodwin in In Missouri at the Academy of Music

Advance sale for Nat C Goodwin's revival of In Missouri at the Academy of Music grows, drawing audience favor from distant towns. The play centers on the Jim Cummings Express robbery with Goodwin as Sheriff Jin Mladburn and features George Fawcett, Jean Clara Walters, Amis Russell, and others. Primrose West's Minstrel, a new city engagement, will also appear at the Academy next month, promising a novel minstrel program.

Nat. Goodwin Nat. C. Goodwin Academy of Music Goodwin Asd M Izzouri Missouri Jim. Cummings Mr. Goodwin Jin Mladburn Bir. Goodwin Jean Clara Walters Amuis Russell Henry Bergman J. G. Saville John T. Craven Estelle Mortimer Ethel Browning Primrose & West Thin City

YOM Board Reports February at Salem Avenue

The Roanoke Times notes a charity meeting of the YOM Board of Directors with reports on February work. Attendance and activities include services, Bible study, youth groups, and entertainment events. Our Salem avenue farewell for Mr Sehilier drew large turnout. plans include move to Norfolk for his future home. The third anniversary of the Plhorerioe Crittenden will be held at Epworth Church with scriptural readings, talks, songs, and a benediction.

W. J. TL 'Price Academy of Music Gospel Army Bible Glass AveriBe RYN Claws Roanoke Times Sehilier Salem Avenue Bop Oo Elks Teds Norfolk Will Langle Stine Hay Epworth Church Dre Youngs J. J. Mall Meg. Weston Re Chives Wis Qarownt’ 0.00. Miss Mwell Mr. Harry Walton Hawtings

Split in the Political Arena After Train Tragedy

A chaotic scene unfolds as a political split widens during a Norfolk area incident. A man named Gregory discussed implied actions amid a contentious party divide. A worker reported a dead dog on the rails, while officials search for a missing figure tied to the Mahone canal route controversy.

Pier Westerdagy Donte Ano West FF Gregory Uiregory Vinsinian Ride Norfolk Gen Min Vichmond Republican Party Pallroad McGinty Mahone Canal

Stolt Sires Jinn sn loan and charity at Holt Street

An old entertainment event features songs and schoolroom scenes at Holt Street Orphan Asylum with a debt covering act led by a kind teacher. Saka & Co announce a new clothing store opening at 100 Main Street, remodel completed. Also ad copy promotes Syrup of Pigs from California Syrup Company and a Shakespeare quote noted by Dr Weck.

Holt Street Waeleel Thei Tracher Kade Wetle Saka & Co Main Street Vishurs

The Churches To-Morrow and Sunday Services

The article lists church services for Second Presbyterian and First Presbyterian churches with pastors Rev W I Lacy and Rev IK Hawerton. It notes divine services, Sunday school, and Young People's meeting times, along with a third in a series about the Savior.

Second Presbyterian Church Lacy Wimoarrow Dim Teh P Hunday School Mule People's Prayer Ton First Presbyterian Church IK Hawerton Wil Tomor Tie Ted P. i

Memorial Service for Meads Held by Younardbeants Association

The Younardbeants Christian Association holds a memorial meeting tomorrow at 4 o'clock in memory of Meads with the General Secretary presiding. Ex Secretary Haidden Hopkins of Richmond attends and sings two of Voorhees' hymns. An Evening In Wonderland at the Yoo CoA Mall was enjoyed by Juniors and Teams, with Ca Vrey's act praised by the audience.

Younardbeants Christian Association Herman Meads Tiidden Llopkins Richmond Alr. Voorhees Womndlertiad Yoo Coa Ca Vrey Mwere

Membership Contest Announced by Yours Men’s Christian Association

The Yours Men’s Christian Association announces a membership contest to boost numbers. A Tuesday night meeting will finalize plans and a special prize will go to the member who recruits the most new members.

The Yours Men's Christian Association Licycle Hargest

Old D Mineral Line Announces Steamship Run to Old Point

Commencing immediately the Old De- Minton Steamship Company will offer a regular service to Old Point with departures from Bay Line wharf at 10 am and 4 pm and returns from Old Point at 12 am and 6 pm. The Correct Thing in spectacles and eye glasses will be available through Dr. Weck. A beauty pan ty eas Bleye is promoted at Frank I. Gale’s agency. Bargains at Wrighes 196 Main Street with a price list from last Sunday’s Virginia.

de- Minton Steamship Company Old Point Bay Line Milneat Wrighes Main Street Virginia

Swindler caught as police court handles busy docket

A crowded police court dealt with a swindling case involving a boarding-house keeper Lancer and a boarder Robert Babe accused of stealing eighty dollars in pension funds. James Biglow, linked to Babe, was sought as the investigation continued. Dr White was ordered to appear after a contempt ruling for not obeying a summons. Multiple minor offenses and ongoing legal actions filled the docket, including Stevens case and other public notices.

Justice Burroughs Fhoubus Robert Babe United States Pensioner Lancer Babe James Biglow Tieep Monty Ton oMivers James Iblaw Iglow Babe Wis DR. White Salle de Forrest Pronklin Theatre J. O. Anderson Say I White Dla White Jiumtiee Burroughs Phe Otpis Migh Manning Stevens Aget A. L. Stev Burroughs Iterideagv Vth Church Ail Bermuda Streats Penses Givorgy Vetton George Tetton Wespiss Bob Wilton AO Hain Nowaid Marchant James Obl Adi Mayo Wesault Vohoped Ted Robert Bra Tres Melwird Nelrov Swat Horks Christilin Robert Abe

Weather Forecast For Washington March 14 1996

Fair conditions across Virginia North Carolina and Washington with light to moderate northerly winds. A low pressure area covers the Southern Rocky Mountains and extends to the South Pacific coast while clear skies prevail in the Upper Mississippi Valley and lake regions. Temperatures largely steady with warmer in the Dakotas and colder in the Northern Rockies. Saturday indicates generally fair weather in the Northern and Eastern regions and steady South Atlantic temperatures. Port calendar notes sun rise and set times and tides.

Washington Virginia North Carolina Rocky Mountain Pacific Coast Mississippi Valley Atlantic Coast Dakotas Rocky Mountains South Atlantic States

Local Weather Data Norfolk March 13 by Weather Bureau

Local meteorological data for 24 hours ending 8 p m last night. Maximum 30 degrees. Minimum 14 degrees. Normal 44 year mean 44. Departure 13 degrees from normal. Departure since January 1 minus 78. Rain or snow trace. AGL J J Gray observer.

U. 5S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Norfolk J. J. Gray

Brambleton Church Work Yields Souls and Moves Residents

Meetings at Memorial Christian Temple produce notable religious action with many converts. New residents include O A Stoneman moving to 41 200 North Marshall Ave and Charles Stanton occupying 126 South Reservoir Ave. Cottage prayer meetings grow. sermons urge salvation and preparedness. Police seek burglars who entered a Wiles Street dwelling and stole furnishings.

Memorial Christian Temple Chris- Wans O. A. Stoneman Pennsylvania North Marshall Avenue Charles Stanton Hegervolr Avenue South Reservoir Avenue Gules Presbyterian Church Melentree Messrs Snow Windsor Avene Tudgins Willoughby

Petersburg Notices and Deals at Auction and Local News

Patersburg notices cover property auction of a plowing mill sash door and wind factory on Lombardy Street with buyers James and Bristes paying 4300 dollars. Local leaders discuss Republican committee meetings in Norfolk and Richmond. Confederate veterans adopt resolutions praising Daughters of the Confederacy and fundraiser proceeds. Steamship S A McCall owner Mel. W. Phillips notes plans regarding metall removal. Reverend Wilken conducts revival in Wisechurch. Mrs. Andrew Martin dies from burns in Dinwiddie. Will of Dr. Riech er Eppes admitted to probate. Richard Eppes named administrator. Jon By dnor purchases 617 acres of timbered land in Dinwiddie for 2000 dollars.

Detersburg Vat Maren W Speelulo Thomogs Pannell Wvetioneer Solkk Pubic Mhms Wathie Sounh Lombardy Street Koowhats Davinton Monsrs Jiames and Bristes Stith Bolling Todas Norfolk Toemerruw Tn Chatman Tom Mehmed Republican Party Tichmond Daughters of the Confederacy Fair Daughters of Our Land Mel. W. Phillips S. A. McCall Petersburg Wilken Market Street M. B. Church Wisehurch Andrew Martin Dinwiddle County Prince George Rieher Eppes Richard Eppes Jon Bydnor Dinwiddie Tasporc Tat County James Cuskie Hichmurnd

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