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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1897

Page

5

Weather, marriages, and town notes linger in Hastings

Local items reflect mild warmth and mud, three marriages planned, court sessions delayed, and civic notices across Hastings. Reports include names like Mr. James Jenkins and Miss Mary Jones visiting, a tug boat launch, and plans for a brass band and Sunday school in Brighton.

Guilc James Jenkins Syracuse Mary Jones Birmingham Ala Brighton Richard Brake Bart Street W. MH. Barnes Mr. McBee Morris Cain James Wheats County Street Washington Southern States’ Telephone Company Park View Col. K. RR Oritlin Court Street J. G. Moody Johnson Washington Street Race Avenue W. A. Carney Friends’ Church Wuarterly Conference Southampton Couity Methodist Branchville Mareh Maurice Brandt & Co Marci Central M. FE Mev Ray Sai’ Niemeyer Ag Ubarian Seaboard Air Line Justice Holmen Stonewall Camp Hyternaory James Lanier Warry Hled Warry Mission Pork New York Y. M. CG. A. Poome Firet Glenn Strveets Portomouth Street Railroad Morris County Street Wars M.D. Mastwood Central Church Cty Wasserman

Funeral notices for Lanier and Cummings in Portsmouth

The Surprise Club of this city plans a Tuesday evening event at the residence of Mr. George Cummings on Lincoln Street South Portsmouth. The funeral of Mr. Samuel Lanier from Soldiers' Home in Richmond is set for this afternoon from Mrs Beaton's residence at the Washington and South Streets corner with interment at Fairview Burial Ground in the county.

George Cummings Lincoln Street Portsmouth Samuel Lanier Soldiers Richmnd Beaton Washington South Streets

Samoset launches at League Island yard with ceremony

A newly built navy tug crafted for the League Island yard was launched yesterday. Miss Bilsle Moore christened the vessel, declaring blessings as the Samoset slid into the water. Constructor Stahl supervised, with Met tine assisting, as the crew towed the craft to the south dock after a brief ceremony.

League Island Bilsle Moore Hire Eneineer Moore Navy Wahnell Stahl Mettine

Mud Spoils Dresses As Boat Parade Slips Through Norfolk

Yesterday morning a group of ladies and Senthenen were invited to the yard for a Senthe tus boat launch. While walking Crawford Street the street car passed, leaving mud on the party and ruining several handsome dresses. The incident prompted calls to pave the area with rocks and accelerate street repairs.

Portsmouth Counc Turry Sentemen

Tribute to Mrs. Margaret Mc Donough Obituary

Death notice mourns Mrs Margaret Mc Donough beloved mother of Mrs S B E hair at 501 First Street South Portsmouth. She is praised as an exemplary Christian woman enduring afflictions with patience and faith, awaiting reward for a well done servant.

Margaret McDonough S. BE Hair First Street Portsmouth Aduain

Sonora Woman Reports Boy Missing After Boat Drift

A Sonora woman named Sarah Smith told a Virginian representative her son left home yesterday morning planning to row to Atlantic City to see his father. By 2 PM he had not returned, a boat was found drifting at Court Street, and authorities doubt he made Atlantic City, leaving the mother fearing he is drowned.

Sarah Smith Atlantic City Court Street Nat

Margarett McDonough Dies. Funeral Planned

Margarett McDonough died at the Hopes after her husband, cover at 4 dolph Streets, in the fifty. The funeral will be at St. Pauls Catholic Church Monday at 8 oclock when requiem mass will be said.

Margarett McDonough McDonough St. Paul's Catholic Church

Local Collision Wrecks Vehicle on Cowty Street

A horse-drawn cart crashed on Cowty Street last night when a horse attached to a bureau min bolted. The driver, a Norfolk gentleman, was thrown clear and badly hurt, suffering head bruises.

Cowty Street Norfolk

Spring goods and novelties in local stores

Advertisements tout new merchandise including clothing, neckwear, embroideries, children's goods, and baby carriage tires. Local dealers such as Breslauer Anthony Phillips Vinne lson Crawford Levy Jacobs advertise windows, prices, and new arrivals to draw shoppers.

Breslauer & Anthony

The Cru Rcs Today Church Services

Local church notices list multiple congregations with sermon topics and times. Rev. Mitchell leads South Street Baptist with morning and evening services. Calvary Baptist under Rev. Davis. Court Street Baptist and Monumental Church schedule morning, afternoon, and evening sessions. Central M E Church details Sunday school and midweek events. Also notices for Christian Service events, temperance sermon, and a Pipe Organ Young People meeting with a guest speaker.

South Street Court Street Win Tein Rugby Ore Monumental Church the Fey L. J. Betty Central M. IS Mickey George H. Ray Ray Central Church Wloc. i. U Neal Dow Dow Oelock City Library Cor Granby Street College Place Norfolk Portsmouth Sham Alfter W. PF. Pisher Wright Ciarch Pa. m M. Roane Baltimore J.T. Kosmean

Junior league monthly meeting to be held this afternoon

Conte Janior Spworth Bensae announces the regular monthly Junior Mpnorth Lengeue meeting this afternoon at 4 o clock. The program will feature special music an attractive recital chorus and an address by the Rev. Wu. DL Bde wards.

Pipe Uist Young People’s Union Court Stredk Basilist Church Weloek E L. F. Johnson Norfolk Adios Esther Ppresem Janior Spworth Bensae Welock Wu. DL

Fourth Street Baptist Church Hears New Pastor Address Sonship

The 4 o clock service this afternoon will be addressed by the Rev. Liish er the new pastor of the Fourth Street Baptist church on the topic Sonship. The Presbyterian church choir will be present with special music for the occasion doors open at 3 45.

Liisher Fourth Street Baptist Church

Market Day Encounter in North Carolina Trastling

A man from Juniot Hill traveling to market in North Carolina and another neighbor were halted by three tramps near Shoulders bil in Wilts county. The trio demanded goods and the assailant drew a pistol to deter the robbers, who fled into the woods as shots were fired.

Piand recital by Edward L Rechussen and group

A piano recital under Edward L. Rechussen with Flora Durham on violin Jo Martin soprano and J 2 Dunbar Suisse, at the YMCA rooms Thursday at 8 oclock p m. Program includes Violin solo first concerto in A major de Berrot Impromptu op 90 No 9 Schubert bass aria from Messiah Hungarian Rhapsody No 14 Liszt and more. The notice also advertises clothing and clairvoyant ads.

Edward L. Rechussen Miess Flora Durham Jo Martin J. 2. Dunbar Suisse VV. M. C. AL Oelock P.m de Berrot Schubert Mendelssohn Hans von Bulow Liszt

Third Babylon Public Will Open Armory Event Tonight

Madam Warren has received definite information about the status of years in New York City on the 27th, the unveiling of a monument to General Ghent. The event involves transport and a proposed meeting with the Companies on Tuesday to decide attendance.

Aid API Armory Madger Mm. Warren Yafrs New York City General Ghent Visa Information Testing Transportiation

Train No W0 Collision Injures Engineer

Friday night at a junction the Norfolk and Carolina engine No W0 on its way to Linkers Port was struck by a falling object and left unconscious. Nearby rescue efforts revived the engineer Mr Thaxton and he was later returned to his home in Scottsville Day MS.

Norfolk and Carolina Linkers Port Thaxton Rhaxton Scottsville Slope Hin

Revered clergyman detained after sudden illness in Cobb Creek area

The Rev iC BD Crawley of the South Norfolk Methodist eluvet is detained at the residence of Alex Thames Sykes after an acute attack of pneumonimenta on Wednesday during a pastoral visit to Mr Jewles's location. His condition is described as critical and removal to Hickory Grove was not feasible.

Crawley

Mysterious Murder Case Leads to Confession and Governor's Inquiry

In a Kentucky court scene, Asa Tower and Scott Jackson faced charges linked to the murder of Pearl Beyan. Jackson confessed claiming his co defendant Walling was not the killer, a claim prompting Governor Bradley to order further investigation after wire communications with officials and a judge.

Mareh Scott Jackson Alo Walling Pearl Beyan Strane Ghwest Gouihe Jackson Aecuin Ryankfort Jack Uy Walling

Local Berkley News Briefs and Church Services

Berkl ey community notes include M rs James Motkin ill at home on Monta avenue and Rev C W Makes delivering sermons at Berkley Avenue Church on the crosses theme. Local council and Mpnorth League activities at Nut Street and 34 Church. rise in rail track work and new mills. Miss Moly Prost case verdict by a jury. R P Ridswas returns from Cleveland. first Virginia men to meet Tuesday at Winn Castle. Berkley Division and nearby lodges plan gathering with important notices.

Toy Lone Franklin Wit Chelohian Kowuhur Berkley Avenue Duas Ivy Voge C. Ww Ba. U Jeli Crear Mpnorth League Society Testnut Street Johnson Athinieity Bibs Monta Avenue James Motkin New York Nor Polke Berkley Stiea Bailresvl Oh ' Avenue Memor Lindesly X- Town Berkley Noproskainty Miss Moly Willyneumoenin Pearl Street R. P. Ridswas Cleveland Morinna Stadt Virginia

Kidney Remedy Claim Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a universal kidney remedy. It asserts relief for back pain and urinary issues, improves bladder control, and reduces night-time urination. Samples and a pamphlet are offered by mail from Dr Kilmer & Co.

Kilmer Pamphet Virginian Lr. Milmer & Cto Inghamton, N.Y

Meeting ordered for Portsmouth Adversary camp tribute

Soldiers are summoned to headquarters at 10 p.m. today to observe the funeral or memorial for Samuel Lanier by order of Crocker Commander TMUOS J Dunn Adjutant.

Stonewall Camp Vomirade Samuel Lanier F, Crocker Tmuos J, Dunn

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