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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1897
Page
6
A bold Suffolk store robbery at M Jones & Son leaves a scene of shattered glass and stolen apparel while police trace the thief. The article also recalls the death of Mrs. Rebecca Neville and notes community events, funerals, and local political chatter in Suffolk and surrounding areas.
A Portsmouth report notes over 3,000 acres near the navy-yard to Gilmerton Locks held by a railroad syndicate. The piece questions why the land remains undeveloped and considers possible rail expansion to lower costs by shifting termini away from Tambert's Point if the Chesapeake and Ohio extends toward our shores.
Local Norfolk items report small court activity and farewell sermons at Presbyterian and Baptist churches. Numerous community notices mention fire relief, police protections, a horse and buggy theft, a prison lockup in South Portsmouth, and a large turnout of Norfolk residents visiting Portsmouth.
A young child, son of a local family, had been ill for an extended period. Despite a brief improvement, the boy grew worse on Saturday night and died shortly after, leaving grieving parents and a community seeking solace.
The obituary notes a popular boy mourned by many in the city. His funeral is planned for this afternoon at 5 o'clock from the home at the corner of Middle and London streets, with services led by Rev. Bosman. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Foreman, George, died Sunday and was buried yesterday at Oak Grove Cemetery.
The Epworth League of Monumental church holds a monthly social this evening in the Lecture room at o'clock. The two cities supply strong talent for the program. The public is invited with no admission charged and a free will offering box at the door.
Congregation and interested parties are urged to attend a meeting led by T. J. Brady regarding rebuilding St. Paul’s church. A card thanks Hiemen and local citizens who aided in efforts to save the old church from destruction.
The funeral occurred Sunday afternoon at the husband’s residence 712 Green Street. Rev McRay conducted services and the interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery Assistert? in the family plot.
RRESDAUBR and ANTHONY offer midweight clothing at all prices to clear stock for spring. Attractive neckwear and ready to wear items feature in the sale as the store makes room for new merchandise.
Mr John Ambrecth, contractor for Berkley avenue, drives rapid progress on paving and street widening from Chestnut street to Liberty, with crushed rock laid for swift car passage. Widened avenues, new electric tram line, and nearby streets benefitting. many workers hired from Richmond with pay day boosting local families.
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