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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1897

Page

6

Burned boy near Suffolk home ends in lunacy hearing

Henry Gualghney, a 60 year old Suffolk resident, was badly burned by boiling water while playing near a stove. He was declared reasonably insane at a lunacy commission hearing attended by Mayor R. L. Brewer and Dr. W. O. Murray and will be sent to an asylum after required papers are received.

Suffolk R.D. Abdell Walter Mia Lie Ab Gibson W. W W. Murray Henry Gualghney Sane Gualghney Moan Jle R. L. Brewer Parker Sal- Jand W. O. Murray Rick Tenderhio Relloyonli Carter Lhasa Manny Wenmi Mall Carte Medicine CO New York Trerkley Van OLD, Town Recorder Cook Remedy CO Masonic Tonple Calgagco, Ill

Womanly health and Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription praised

A promotional piece extols Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women, claiming it strengthens the body and alleviates weakness and disease. It features testimonial letters, notes on pregnancy and infant health, and mentions the Common Sense Medical Adviser with broad sales figures and affordability.

Aowomman Pierce Cpa Coo J. A. Clonugt Liston Low Co N. Hampshire World's Dispensary Medical Assasiatign Buffalo

Runtersville Church Growth and Local Board Actions

The Trantersville M. E. church reports strong growth under Rev. T R W Webb with a large Sunday school and new classes led by Jd J Wittehurst. An Epworth League is formed with officers, and sermons by W Lankford and W Walton are noted. The Local Board of Improvement held a session approving street extensions, fencing bids, and road works, with engineer directions and budget adjustments.

Trantersville M. EB TR. W. Webb Jd. J. Wittehurst Wrler W.E. Lankford Arthur J. Oded J. Whitehurst Ming GO. A. Turpin Mus Jd. Sout Tredster Migs M. Evelyn Savage Baltimore Warry L. Walton Howe League Board of Improvement Brooks Johnson Méesis Witehinga Nottingham Pebworth L. C. Starke Welth Street Levellyn Avenue Janey Atlantic City Anne Aveyone Twelfth Street Granby George W. Denby Styron Fence Company Cou Bet Fey Allen Ginchendo Macing Wheelvest

Colley Avenue Frontage Grading Approved for Church Property

A church representative asked the board to grade Colley Avenue in front of Colley Memorial church to permit a new fence for the property. The request was granted. The widening of North Street was moved to the next meeting.

Nottheham Denby Etyron Fence Company Richile Pool Street Armistead Bridge Road Ward Avenue Meesrs Conover Murray Colley Morial Church Colley Avenue Colley Memorial Church North Street

Local Social News and Obituaries Highlight Summer Moves and Deaths

The town notes arrivals and departures including Mrs Taondon meeting at 3 30 afternoon, Mrs Ashberry guest of Mrs Chapman, and families moving to Morganton and Portsmouth. Infant Herbert Linwood Godfrey died aged 18 months and 13 days, with funeral at Park Avenue Baptist. Mrs Webster and Mrs Nash featured in an entertainment at Young residence with refreshments. Funeral for William N Prince at 138 West Highland Avenue. Local religious and social events fill the week with assemblies at Ayrow Lodge, Park Avenue Baptist, St Luke's, and a concert program at the church.

W. C T. A Taondon Sheldon Avenue D. Ashberry Roanoke City DB. FF. Chapman Lovitt Avenue Colonel Avey Emily North Park Avenue Lo Morganton N. C O.grownell South Marshall Avenue Liye Portsmouth C. L. Watkins Wake Forest Hlehland Avenue Daniel Godfrey Samuel Gind Mary Suzan Dower East Brambleton Avenue Elmwood E. B. McCluer M Young Windsor Avenue Webster Nash William N. Prince Hig West Highland Avenue Park Aavenue Baptist Church Od Pellaws Myillane and Jr Ratherhand Ayrow Aafternoon Deters Molsvapal Church J. 0. Cole Brotherhood Bible Class Wilcox Clay Lioyd Wales Mass Park Avenue Baptist Shurch M. PL Willams Paper Bar de Hall MTM L. Nicholson Reding Cseene Ales Evans Echele Ames Brown Avenue Veltacs Cynthua Capps Tunstall Avenue Virginia Beach Sue Russell

Atlantic City Religious Events and Movements

Dr HL EB Johnson and family relocate Fram 220 North Street to a new Parsonage on Central Avenue. The Rev E Tr Dudly departs for Wilmington NC to attend the Southern Baptist convention. Mrs Sook Anderson leads a Mayer meeting at Central Avenue Baptist. Young People's meeting at Lekies Memorial. lectures at Kies Memorial by Dr HL Johnson on Woman and her place. A Rutledge Society musical and literary event at W T Shalow is planned with refreshments after performances.

Robert J. Ballard Wrule & Lynch Filer C. J. Writter Tle Nancy Hanks W. M. Brithein Southaastern Virginia League of Baseball Ohubs Suffolk Tom Smith Confederate Veterans Nannie Thomas Smithield The Christian Church Holland Bank Street W. O. Cramer Nansemond River Busgiaerark Randolph Society W. A. Carr Bullolk Isle of Wight Court M. 7. Cleary New York Lake Drummond A. A. Pruden St. Phillips’ Plo Durham HL EB. Johnson Central Avenue E. Tr. Dudly Wilmington N. C Southern Baptist Convention Sook Anderson Mayer Central Avenue Baptist Church Rutledge Yy

Letter from W M H Taylor on a Suffolk party incident

William M H Taylor of Virginia writes about a Suffolk excursion for twelve guests that left on April 30 1857. He alleges an uncalled for anonymous article about the trip appeared and asserts the party faced delays at a canal drawbridge and a freight train water stopping incident. He asks for publication of his letter in justice.

Danwiic Suffolk Jay Lake Drummond Canal Drawbridge Gombuctop Alyself Severa John L. Roper Lumser Company le Coun Darty Norfolk Bent Bey WM . H. Taylor

Gents' Underwear and Accessories Sale Ad

Unusually large line of men's underwear shirts drawers and related items offered at special prices. Includes Balbriggan Lisle and wool fabrics with assorted colors and sleeve lengths. Also features neckwear handkerchiefs and hose with varied discounts and amounts.

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