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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1896
Page
5
The Tramp escaped custody amid a string of local notes. Reports mention a slow electric road, upcoming exhibitions, and community events. Local crime, market notes, and public notices reflect a quiet town in transition.
Isiah T Nicholas a Chestnut Street grocer and Mary J Hodges were married last night at the bride's parents home 901 Glasgow Street Nev W H Edwards officiated Brother J Frovuk Hodges and Samuel Hanburry served as ushers After the ceremony a reception followed The couple will reside at Park View while their new house is completed
All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. Go To Mommie Advertised Side Week if You Want Barzels, 820 High street. CHAS R. WELTON & Co offer new Children’s Caps.
Wednesday afternoon Charles Ballentine, a Texas workman, suffered a painful accident while chipping a bolt head. A piece of steel lodged in his eye, sending him to the dispensary and later home in South Portsmouth where medical aid was summoned. County friends warn that if Scot’s Creek Bridge owners do not repair it, the bridge may be condemned as a county thoroughfare and repaired at the county expense.
The funeral of Mrs Jane Forsman was held yesterday afternoon at Monumental ME Church with Rev Mr Betty presiding. She was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Chharles Hesse mourn the loss of their four year old daughter Florence by death yesterday. The funeral will be this afternoon at 4 o clock from their residence on Randolph Street extended in Brighton.
Jackson Mississippi March 26 John McGann longtime Republican leader and former Jackson mayoral candidate died this morning at age fifty seven. He had been chosen a delegate to the Republican National Convention and was slated for postmaster here. The funeral drew wide attendance, with Masons Odd Fellows Knights of Honor and firemen present. Simon S Hartman of Tunnelton West Virginia suffered annual seas of chills and fever treated with Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. he reported quick relief after one dose. For sale by all druggists.
For the next thirty days the Chicago Bargain House at 216 High Street Portsmouth Virginia will sell all stock at or below cost. Come early for best bargains. J J Hilisol y proprietor announces the sale.
Get Your Spring Sate with ready made or made to order goods at low prices. Levy Jacobs advertises wool suits from 5.90 to 7.75 and up at 200 High Street plus window displays from 13.50 to 22.50. M Rosenbaum promotes wall papering and furnishings at 116 and 418 High Street. J S Crawford's offers furniture and carpets. A J Phillips advertises winter stock including dress goods and gloves at Oxford Hall. Groceries compare prices with Smithfield ham 14c and assorted items from 10c to 18c at corner Green and Bart.
In Richmond and nearby counties the anti Lamb faction of the Republican party claims momentum ahead of the April 2 convention. Candidacy chatter centers on James A. Walker and George Wise with Col. Millet and Col. Elett poised for possible terms. A new party banner, the American Patriotic Political League, advocates election reform, church-state separation, and immigration restraint while promising to curb public expense and temperance, with a platform outlining eight key goals.
Regular monthly Town Council session includes adoption of an Ordinance on telephones, approval of Liberty street repairs, and assignment for electric pole locating. Bond of Recorder-elect approved. remarks on Mrs Sophinall inquiry. Death noted for Major H F Woodhouse with funeral plans.
March 26 report notes responses to Senator Sales and J S Meormick on government action. Letters from Whitehead Wilson Femigier stone Burton and others express support for diplomacy and American citizen efforts to influence UK policy on Ireland. Secretary Oney Wi ltes urges reminding the department of active interest and possible intervention.
A garbled Washington dispatch notes a letter favoring reform in the state governance system. It mentions inter-state gambling concerns and a favorable report by a reform committee. Arthur Crafts of a reform group and Governor Oeerrath are named amid mentions of gambling policy and a racing proposal.
A vintage medical claim describes headaches as destroying health and causing memory loss irritability and exhaustion. It links the condition to epilepsy heart disease apoplexy and insanity and promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a cure.
A fragmented telegraphic record details North Carolina political debate involving Senator Pritchard and Populist factions, mixed with social notes on a Greensboro to Raleigh region scene. It mentions university events, local marriages, travel of officials, and an Easter Monday inspection, all reflecting a broad, period newspaper snapshot.
The article records a marriage ceremony with Catholic rites in a church, officiated by a rector. Couples mingle after the service, and reception highlights include music by Miss nonia Werk and Miss Lata Smith of Baltimore. Local businesses and hires are noted, including changes at a millinery shop and a new pool-room position for Kiery Edwards.
In Lewiston on March 2, residents noted include J BK Mancock of Scotland Neck and Hayden from Washington Dt. M Hancock and relatives were in town yesterday. AJC Holloman traveled toward Miner for Miss Grace Dall and Me Thomas Niphubbs. W D Brien of Fortress Monroe visits his father W J Bunen Sr. Je White of Windsor rode this morning through town toward Roxobel.
Special notices record Mr Walter Partin of Bunkleyville visiting friends Mrs Ro GB Batt and daughter left Tuesday for Washington. Mr Wille Pender, a popular operator of A Line, was with us briefly yesterday. Mr N Sellers left this week for his home at Goldsboro North Carolina.
Fragmented OCR text reports on local happenings. Mentions Plymouth residents Mrs Skitthethovie and Mize Wozelka visiting on Broadway, Theodtore Tralph’s family receiving telegrams from Columbia, and ex-postor J. b White attending Utah event. Reports on machinery issues delaying a planned meeting with YP union and upcoming public event not clearly detailed.
In Mertford Hertford County N C the town saw many lawyers pass through this week including Bogart Nowitzky and J B Willis. Mr C S Mcafullan returned from Norfolk and Tim Morgan and his wife visited there. Court adjourned Tuesday evening with the jury still busy.
Malipax Halifax N C March 6 A Virginia couple eloped seeking a minister. They traveled to Weldon and were wed by Mr Stain baele. Jacob Wallace an eighty year old colored man was found dead at home. Mrs M H Clark who had been quite ill for four weeks is improving today.
Jackson Facheron NW CL reports that on March 26 at Cleveland Eistel Mr Joolks Jag visited. Several insurance and book agents are in town. Transom J. and Judge T W Mason of Garysburg NC were also in town.
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