Poison in Wild Fowl and Local Notices From Portsmouth
Local Portsmouth items note a boy bitten by a wild fowl along with brief town news. The Circuit Court adjourns to the 30th as multiple small items, meetings, fines, and notices fill the page.
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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1896
Page
5
Local Portsmouth items note a boy bitten by a wild fowl along with brief town news. The Circuit Court adjourns to the 30th as multiple small items, meetings, fines, and notices fill the page.
Mayor Davis convened a court session to hear Pannie Small on Sunday liquor selling and disorderly conduct charges. Witnesses testified liquor was sold. Small was fined 100 dollars and appealed. The disorderly conduct case also proceeded. further testimony postponed to next Thursday for clarity.
Washington March 21 reports detail the move to replace the worn subsidiary silver coin with a new design. The Treasury has funded transfers to the mints for recoining since 187?, noting large wear losses and reimbursements from appropriations.
A dispatch from March 21 reports conflicting notes about Joby Waller’s status. Sources in France and American papers note confusion after a formal exchange involving Ambassador Mpagus and the French Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
Merchants promote cash sales and spring goods at low prices with notices of window displays and Easter suits. Advertisements mention high street shops offering suits, undergarments, yeast powders, seafood, and household items with ready cash bargains and upcoming promotions.
North Carolina scene shows a Democratic unity drive and Republican resistance as delegates, candidates, and party regulars discuss strategy for the state and national contests. Local figures, meetings, and speeches highlight tensions shaping the election outlook.
Mirabeth will preside over the legal actions at Dartford’s county court starting Monday. Attorneys and most hawyers are expected to attend, including JO. O'Rie who has joined with Commodore Weaver.
A lively gathering hosted by Master Percy Wells on Park Avenue Friday night delighted a youthful crowd. A portion of attendees are expected to resume work on April first as the event concluded with festive energy.
The Rev N M Watson of the Methodist Church spoke highly at a Young Moophe's Union gathering last night at the Baptist Church. Local visitors included Mesaven Nicholson and Pettit of Norfolk. A fire on March 21 near the station damaged goods on a platform. a cotton bag pile was burned and engines affected as the Atlanta special train arrived.
A clipped obituary fragment notes a lecture at Obsthee last eight, a church benefit attended by the Pomiains of Atp. WH Griffin, with interment at Darvas Neck in memory of HM. Tt CH. The report is largely garbled but mentions burial details and a name connection to the deceased’s father.
A fragmentary report from Norfolk VA describes a constable facing harsh criticism for actions during a disturbance. The text is damaged but notes tensions and alleged misconduct during an arrest or intervention, with reference to crowd behavior and public safety concerns.
The report notes a lively scene at a Berkley event with residents and visitors including Mrs Sink Melee, Mr Stinley moving his family to Torben, and Morris set to occupy the pulpit at Berkley Avenue Baptist Church on a Sunday.
Mrs Jenny Deloney Richins teaches latest Parisian fashion decorating at RE COLLEGE. Students study refined silk patterns, stitching techniques, and design contrasts as part of a continuing education program.
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