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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1896

Page

5

Last Oyster Roast of the Portsmouth Season

Portsmouth notes report illness of local figures, thefts on Washington Street, a funeral at Oak Grove, and busy civic activity. J W Ashton confined at home, T Lawless in the city on business, J C Sturtevant active in municipal matters. Monolithic meetings, YMCA events postponed, and ongoing efforts to organize and support local factories and services. The article documents weather impact, police cases, and community events including a Shipp Brothers concert and a church bell program.

Ted Sullivan Norfolk Mavy Yard J. W. Ashton Io London Street Joveps T. Lawless Washington Street Gorman Cherry Oak Grove Yo M.C Alt Theodore Smith J.C Mrs. Vittolan Portsmouth Atlantic Cortum Deverky Wy.mc Caroline Telly Hieh Sela Boon Maynard Portsmouth Newholiday Lee Ninl Sturtevant Charles TL Marin Osolietr Wetton Teaneridota Marehary Court of Appeals Danville Toreet

Deaths and Funerals in Deep Creek Community

Mes Sime Pereira and Mrs June Foreman die in Deep Creek at 76 and from paralysis. Funeral at Matehuveh and St Hunts tomorrow with attendees named. Also funeral of Sareh Ann Copnedius Sirineer held at Oak Grove Cemetery with Rev Mosesian officiating.

Sime Pereira June Foreman Lnte Samuel Poronpan Deep Creek No. Homme Street Hiental Mo Lachina Sareh Ann Quant Ales Copnedius Bsirineer Cro Oak Hove Iter Mosiian

Local Portsmouth ads parade bargains at High Street shops

The notice promotes discounts at Hi gh Street Portsmouth outlets from J J Bilisoly Levy Jacobs M Rosenbaum and others. It features ready made and custom suits priced 590 to 650 and 13 to 22 50 window promos. Also lists wall papering carpet services and winter stock blowout at Phillies Under Oxford Hall and Smithfield hams groceries and canned goods from J H Pearson with low prices and phone contact.

Ous Bette Levy & Jacobs High Street Solis Lo M. Rosenbaum

House hears Navy battleship plan and costs unfurled

Members led by Admiral Walker discuss installation of new battleships Kearsarge and Kentucky. Secretary Herbert outlined reports on cost and time, with debates over batteries and appropriations. House inquiry continues as tests reveal costly issues and differing opinions persist.

Washington Mareh Herbert Opyolntdmagh Navy Boak Kear Aduiral J. G. Walker Pythian Aninin P. W. Cooper Adware Penner J. Woolwarrel Wen Lieuteenant Stanton Recoruer Selary Pierberta House of Representatives Omcs Los Kearsarge Kentucky

Vacancies in the Board and General Franklin’s Pension Bill

A late 19th century report outlines vacancies on the board in Washington and details a proposed resolution concerning General Franklin’s pension measure. The account names several politicians and committees, notes opposition within Congressional groups, and describes a tense session with ties and votes determining the outcome. The narrative emphasizes the shifting balance of support and the eventual passage influenced by party alignment.

Berkle y News and Notices From The City

Local items report a memorial service for a hospital patient, a Water Company update, a bicycle rider detained then released with a promise of no further offense, and various society notes. The dispatch mentions Washington news from March, a Turkish cruise incident involving American missionaries, and standard drug advertisements including quinine tablets.

North Carolina Not Warmly Met Speen Comet

A fragment from a 19th century North Carolina page reports political tumult and unclear events. Mentions plans for elections, governors, and public notices while detailing social figures and local movements amid brisk commentary.

Edenton Local Sports Brief Mention Unclear Names

Fragmentary OCR text notes a sports moment involving characters like Lib Woalletine Lee and Miss Avie, with references to Miss Lib, Nad, and Lib Woalletine Lee. Mentions a Charlot proprietor at Che ey pier Uads and a referee-like scene. Unclear due to garbled words and missing context.

Diente tSperth Sk Dare Peniay Torissa Egeeton Asead Jaether Tia Pune

Fragmentary OCR note from Washt County court case

Fragmented OCR text references SAVESWILLE Winesrie ONO and a trial at Abart county court with a will contest. Mentions Me Roe and a guest at a religious event. Includes garbled phrases about a cotton factory rumor and a mysterious 5 Mar date.

ONO Unasa NL Wien A. Cohn Ty Abarth Washt

Fragmentary Notices From A Local Page Reunion

Fragmentary OCR text shows names and places with scattered remarks. Mentions Miss Ouiesie Judd, Miss Ralile Clay, Mr Thesty PL Bhouse, and various locations including North Carolina and New York. The garbled items hint at personal notices and brief local items without a cohesive single event.

Thesty Loulebaer Tn Venesoofie Riehmvend Valor Alo Cooke Dtae Minter New York Maktinere Ms Tow Wheenant Moyea OW Tevine Kentucky Aeits Petershire Pep Waldbey Phaltme Mas AW LL Catling North Carolina Sim 1 Gurst Hieh- Mod We Watlek

Seabourn Line Rewriter Returns Home From Visit

Seabour nears line events as Mr Cole attends to matters. Mrs S A Marrell, visiting her brother, Prof. WoCparer, of this place, returned home this morning.

Lewiston News Incomplete Local Gist At Norfolk Visit

Fragmentary OCR notes report minor Lewiston and Norfolk activity with vague mentions of people and events. Some names and places appear garbled, leaving unclear details about dates, actions, or outcomes. The readable items suggest local sighting or visit notes rather than a clear incident or report.

Snow Falls and Local Notes Across North Carolina

A snow event brings a noticeable fall yesterday with varied local updates. Mentions Wake Forest, Raleigh, and Wake County while noting medical and social items including Wingate and Storey, with several names and movements tied to events at churches and conventions in March and November.

Herthe Bridsay Mitch Theo Mores Gemoud Choles Muivor Hh Poeboers John Deiter Meayseper Tere Olevto Diana Tess Chie Perenne Lextigton SMC Sis Gare Asheville Witheran Asie Ville Charlotte Roanoke Senor Peron Orn Sipie de Setha Tor

Petersburg News Notes Reflect Local Legal and Civic Events

The report covers Peter Crowder senior seeking a governor commute for his son’s life sentence after a stabbing case, city officials and engineers detailing a large water project, school and state figures discussing reforms, and residents anticipated in civic duties. It notes a planned water system expansion and mentions local political figures and committees shaping upcoming measures and budgets.

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Fragmented OCR yields unclear local notice text

Readable segments describe a community event or person notices with names and places blurred. The garbled lines reference a public matter, a meeting or ceremony, and mention a person’s relations and a death in a family. Specifics are too distorted to extract concrete actions or dates.

Floating rumor hints at rising Nile costs and policy shifts

A fragmented report from Thee Nive HN describes uncertainty around river trade and Nile region expenses. It mentions Pearl Caden and Ray yedin Pabbie Pel C Vaeviss, with references to Tevas Heaviest, Iptein Ministream Woy OP Teareset, and Meawin Mi te Pew ptian pesery Mitel, signaling potential fiscal pressures and regulatory changes affecting local commerce.

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Davis Monument parade selects John W. Gordon as marshal

The Davis Monument Association board chose John W. Gordon to serve as marshal of the July 8 parade for the cornerstone laying. The event marks the city’s Davis monument dedication with local officials and residents expected.

Tiem Ral John W. Tordon Davis Monument Association Davis Monument

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