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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1896

Page

2

Oyster Season Opens in Tidewater Virginia Amid Law Debates

Tidewater Virginia ushers in oyster season with seven pints reportedly sold before shells opened. Oystermen face a 2 1/2 inch rule and licensing changes, while the State League of Oystermen vows enforcement. Cannon leads efforts across Nansemond, Isle of Wight, and Warwick counties to ensure compliance as 12,000 of 20,000 organized workers plan the season.

Tidewater Virginia State League of Oystermen James River Day's Point Isle of Wight County Deep Creek Warwick County Norfolk C. J. Cannon Protective Association League Cannon Nansemond Tele of Tidewater Virginia

Outing and Ladies Home Companion September issues

Outing magazine highlights for September include notable sport pieces such as The Secret of the Pine and The Thirty-foot Class along with features like Tenting in the Arid Lands and Piraracy Fishing on the Amazon. Ladies' Home Companion’s September issue showcases Appalachian America with rich illustrations, short stories in letter form, and Harriet Prescott Spofford’s serial installment An Inheritance.

Outing Jack Curtis Amazon America Ladies' Home Companion Shpptembdr Ladies’ Home Companion Harriet Prescott Spofford Mast, Crowell & Kirkpatrick Springfield Ohio

Weather Halts Work At Huntersville Sewing Circle

The Sewing Circle of Huntersville M. E. Church suspends operations until the weather is permanently pleasant. Andrew Corbet of Avenue B has three children with diphtheria and his wife is ill, leaving him unable to leave home for work. Lydia Murnier of Central avenue returned from Cape Henry after a period of pleasant leisure.

Huntersville M. E. Church Andrew Corbet Avenue B Lydia Murnier Central Venue Cape Henry

Notable Guests Gather at Hygela Old Point Comfort

Colonel John W. Thomas and his wife, with Dr. and Mrs. William Nichol of Nashville, stay at the Hygela. Thomas, president of the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railway, tops the recent railroad convention. Other visitors include Mrs. Mary Standiford Keller and sister from Louisville, Mrs. Brady and Horace Brady of St. Louis, and Rep. George W. Smith of Murphysboro, Ill. The hotel district at Old Point Comfort buzzes with society, sea bathing, and a busy social scene as over a hundred guests register at Chamberlin’s.

John W. Thomas William Nichol Nashville, Tenn Nashville Chattanooga Old Union University Murfreesboro Tenn Thomas Mary Standiford Keller Miss Standiford Louisville Hygela Keller Standiford New York Point Comfort Brady Florence Keeble Brady Horace Brady St. Louis George W. Smith Smith Russell Harrison Scott Harrison Hygels Mary Wilberger Memphis Chamberin’s Old Point Comfort Chamberlin's Army Navy North Atlantic Squadron Portsmouth United States Navy

The New 8 Bells at Byrne Brothers Matinee Debut

The Byrne Brothers announce the first matinee of the season at New & Bella Thursday offering lively new and old comedy with the matinee crowd in mind. Tomorrow night features The Hells with fresh jokes and fancy tricks alongside familiar bits.

Byrne Brothers New & Bella Academy Charles A. Yale Rosalie Elliott Harry Bruno Academy OF Music Millners Jancis Byrne Sue Tie

Southern Railway sells Norfolk to Ashville round trip tickets

The Southern Railway offers Norfolk to Ashville round trip tickets for $10 with a September 11th departure at 10 05 a m and return validity fifteen days from sale. Tickets are for a solid through Parkman car train with no changes, listing WM Henry Taylor as the agent for bookings at No 68 Malin Street, Norfolk.

The Southern Railway Norfolk Ashville Land of the Sky Henry Taylor Malin Street

In the Courts of Law Many Tyhtoves and Misdeeds Are Told

Police Court session discloses a string of petty offenses and unusual incidents. Olly McCoy held on $100 bond for stealing forty five excursion tickets from a church. Lucey Simmons reports Alice Ferguson for kerosene on a cat and a lit match in a case continued for witnesses. Robbery charges lead to a ham theft at a Cumberland Street grocery. George Charity linked to several stolen hams. Other cases include a $75 watch theft, various fines for drunkenness and assault, and multiple jail terms or bail actions. Also notes on marriages, licenses, property transfers, and a partition deed amid a hot dry Texas weather summary and cotton market update.

Alice Ferguson Lucy Alice Robert Burnham L. M. Edmonds Green Cumberland Street J. Freeman Heppel George Charity Cedar's Lane Charity Justice Tomlin Isaac Hunter R. B. Taylor Lowenberg Hunter Mamie Augustus Henrietta Green Probva Bartlett Smith Emma Jackson Mamie DeLong Sue Pitt Jack Hickman Emmett Russell Laura Guy Joe Hickman George Huggins Portsmouth

Death Of An Estimable Lady At Shields Street

Mrs Jennie Higginbottom died Sunday at 10 30 pm at her daughter's home No 5 Shields street aged 68 after two years of internal cancer She had been bedbound for a year The funeral was held yesterday at 1 oclock from the residence and interment was in Elmwood cemetery The council committee sessions discussed police staffing and cemetery labor costs with no action on bonds and funds.

Councill Limwood Cemetery Ioughton Jennie Higginbottom Shields Street Hee Elmwood Ceme

McKinley and Hobart Campaign Club Plans Open HQ

The McKinley and Hobart Campaign Club met at Hunter Woods Hall with Woodworth presiding and W L Newton as secretary. Plans covered opening permanent rooms September 1 to Election Day, with janitor, and staff staying at the house for the campaign. A special instrument for election returns was to be placed in the hall election night. Bill Thorogood and supporters vow to embarrass the G O P, aiming to back Dyer if Wise fails. HQ to open at 170 Queen Street September 10 with W H Mills as secretary. aims include cutting Wise and securing votes for Dyer in the Third Ward.

McKinley and Hobart White Hunter Woods Hall Woodworth W. L. Newton Norfolk New York Bill Thorogood Bil Wise Dyer No. 170 Queen Street W. H. Mills

United States Civil Service Examination Ordered for 1896

The U S Civil Service Commission orders an exam in this city on Saturday October 10 1896 starting at 9 a m for clerk day Inspector and watchman in the customs service. Open to US citizens 21 or older with no upper age limit. Apply by September 21 1690 to Frank R Wenry secretary board of examiners at the Custom House Norfolk Va.

United States Civil Service Come Mission Customs Service United States INO PRANK _R. WENRY Civil Service P. O Custom House Norfolk

An Enterprise of Merit Launches Elk Beer Sale

The Virginian reports Consumer's Brewing Company has built a $150,000 plant on Charles Street Extended and announces Elk beer is ready for delivery and general sale. Local pride and home-made product policy urge residents to buy Norfolk brewed beer, shipping in kegs as the Virginian notes. Jacob Esbensen of Des Moines praises a medicine from Chamberlain's Pain Balm in unrelated testimonial.

Virginian Consumer's Brewing Company Charel Street Norfolk Jacob Esbensen Chicago Lumber Company Des Moines Iowa Old Country All Drugelsta

Imer Laenerkionm Tickets On Sale At Coastal Resorts

The notice announces tickets for Imer Laenerkionm available via Washington or Baltimore for mountain and seaside resorts. Apply for tickets and details to Arthur G. Lewis, Passenger Agent, 60 Main Street. Fort Connell Finance Committee met to review unsold 4 percent Holt Street bonds. no action disclosed.

Imer Laenerkionm Washington Baltimore Arthur G. Lewis Main Street

Annual meeting notice of American Fertilizing Company

Mel Tis Norfolk Virginia August 24 1895 stockholders meeting for American Fertilizing Company to be held at the company's offices on September 18 1895 at 12 o'clock noon Frank E Wilcox secretary an25 tdm

Norfolk Frank E, Wilcox

Weather Report for Today from Washington August 31

Virginia fair not too warm with northerly winds. North Carolina interior fair and cooler with shifting northerlies. Barometer rising over central valleys and northern states, falling in Rocky Mountain districts. Cooler in New England and Middle Atlantic coast, warmer in southern states. Local showers noted in New England, Middle Atlantic, and lake region. Met data from Norfolk observations show temperature and rainfall figures for the past 24 hours.

Washington Virginia North Carolina Rocky Mountain Mississippi Valley Montana New England Middle Atlantic Missouri Valley Middle Atlantic States Lake Region

Little Jennie Belote Struck By Bicycle on Bank Street

Four year old Jennie Belote, daughter of James L Belote, was hit by a bicycle rider near her home on Bank Street at about 9 30 pm. She suffered painful bruises and a two inch gash over her left eye but has no internal injuries. The rider, a lady, stopped and expressed regret.

Jennie Belote Jenmie James L. Belote Bank Street

Lightning Hot Drops touted as cure for stomach ailments

An old medical notice claims Lightning Hot Drops dissolve intestinal bacilli causing dysentery diarrhea and cramps. It notes authorities agree on destroying the bacilli within the alimentary canal and promotes the remedy as a safe effective antiseptic with no harmful effects, available at drug stores for 24 cents.

Antone

Obrian infant deaths and funerals in city notices

In this city at the residence of parrs No 1e Charlotte street Man der ads Blut 19h At 4 o clock p m Augustues Lagorio infant son of Alex and Lennie O Brian aged 7 months Funeral private This Tuesday afternoon at 4 o clock Cuddy at the residence of parents No Virginia street Mouding Aubuss ist at 5 o clock p m George O N Pevddy infant son of Edward A and Bessie 5 Diddy ted months Funeral This Tuesday afternoon at 4 Friends invited Baltimore Sun copy

George O. N. Pevddy Edward A Bessie Diddy Ted Baltimore Sun

Local Store Promises Value with Low Prices in Norfolk

Norfolk lot offers 5c linen crash and 12J2c burlap cambric, 25c black storm serge, 39c night shirts, 17c infants caps, 25c boys blouses, 4 for $1, 25c linen envelopes, and other economy items. Ad touts honesty and continual effort behind the business.

Berkley Cambric Ss Yart

Half price remnant sale for fall dress goods

A local sale offers all remnants of wool dress goods and silks at exactly half their former cost to clear space for new fall dress fabrics. Ideal for making skirts and school dresses, the deal targets shoppers seeking affordable fabric options.

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