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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1897

Page

9

Report on Portsmouth to Gilmerton road project

Commissioners prepared for court action on a proposed Portsmouth to Gilmerton road. Estimated cost under $3,000, right of way donated by property owners, aims to shorten travel distance and boost regional trade and land values.

Portiock Portsmouth Caimerton Moye Talk Gilmerton Meyer Gilmerton Portsmouth Street Railway Burton’s Point Timmerton Mportemouth and Deep Creek Tligh Street Climerton eYort Fia Eenstevetom Norfolk Seti Baar Vones Boathern Deane Weil Esapital

Marry vs Giamilinan case heard in Mayor's Court

A civil suit for wages filed by Coldbergs against Giordaman was heard in the Mayor's Court. Attorneys clashed over evidence including ledgers and books claimed to be forged. judge postponed final action, with plans to transfer to Hastings Court for settlement.

Giamilinan Cioldbers Coldberg Pion Norfolk Choodmat Geadmin Ansey Min Tilton Vonel Jude de Weill Giorduan Imootha Hastings

Murder on the Seaboard Line Near Suffolk

Early morning reports from Suffolk authorities say the body of an unidentified man was found on the Seaboard Railroad between Suffolk and Franklin. The deceased, crushed by a line pump, is linked to a worker named Stade employed by the millroad. Cause and circumstances remain undetermined.

Willy Soy Suffolk Stade Millroad Franklin

Street Thieves Frightened Off After Window Break In

Reports from Pitth Street detail a Friday night burglary attempt where thieves forced an entry through a window but fled without securing any loot. Local chatter notes a string of incidents around town, including a dog-related scare, a tramp named Craig, and a police search with several arrests.

Moiman Willian Edwin Strodt Calvert Calven Pitth Street South Strait

Programme Tor Centra l Church Inaugural Decade Effort

The children of Central church announce a decade long event with a programme featuring singing, solos, and a celebration to be held today. Participants include Tymnie Singh 108 Keritation and Lesky Denny with performances by Mos Singing and Clyde White. Concert One “Seven Times” closes the program.

Singh Tymnie Model Church Lesky Denny Mos Wymnie

Electric event disrupts Portsmouth park debut

A noisy disturbance at a Portsmouth electric pond near the park drew many officials from the city. A band played as the crowd slept, and the scene lingered into early afternoon. Meg reported returning home after the incident in Newtown Ty-Nnige.

Portismouth Aya Abe Newtown

Navy Yard Notes on Ships and Repairs

The rough coppersmiths have been working on special work for the New York and downs. The Standish left Avery dock yesterday. The Amphitrite will be ready to leave the yard by October 1. She is engaged in Cunling.

Navy Yard New York and Downs Hampton Toads Standish Avery Dock Cunling

Twelve Cast Iron Propellers Ordered for Torpedo Fleet

The construction department received orders to forge twelve cast iron propellers for the torpedo fleet to be used on the Mississippi. The Wahnetn departed yesterday afternoon for Holmpten Roads carrying stores for the Neel.

Conssruction Department Torpedou Mississippi Wahnetn Holmpten Neel

Delighful Honor Reception in Richmond for Miss Wright

An ornate write up from the Tichmond Leader describes a lavish reception at Mr Hy Holt’s Richmond home honoring Miss Julia Wright. Attended by Mrs Welbit and Miss Nell, the event featured sparkling supper and dancing lasting into the early hours. Guests expressed high regard for the charming young woman.

Tkichmond Tichmond Wiehmond AL Holt Jilia GC. Wright Sage Elipar Mag. J. i. MP Welelit Nfell Anna Tiolt Taroy

Special car visit to Columbia Park by guests and press

A party of guests and newspaper men toured Columbia Park with Superintendent Dickerson providing information for the pay mind. They viewed the park features and building drawings noted for superb architecture and sampled the water. A large crowd lined the route as the Armison Plate Committee and city officials announced committees for armor plate location and board of trustees plowing committee appointments.

Sesteray LyafcMigen Columbia Park Dickerson Leipwens Miere Arimson Plate Committee John J. King Davis Heed GC. W. Walker Linsnon Truse A. F E. Warner Sherwood J. C. Minvehall J. W. Trapyer John le Watson

Man Charged After Assault Arraigned on Westover Draneh

Charles Martin, a Black man, assaulted W. T. Tidgard at his Westover Draneh residence and threatened to kill him with a club. Constable Adams arrested him. he appeared before Justice Griffin, received thirty days in jail with bail, and was bound to keep the peace for one year.

Gcluvens Charles Martin W. Tt Thidgard Westover Draneh Adams Justice Griffin

Assault at ISIS Store on Scott and Green Streets

Yesterday morning around six three men entered the Joe Coleburn shop at Scott and Green streets and beat him severely in the face and head without provocation. The victim, Flo, recalls only that he could identify the assailants but does not know their names.

ISIS Welock Joe Coleburn Scott and Green Flo

Religious Service Notice at TAstor Church

Court Street Hagust church announces services by Dr. A. E. Owen today. Sunday school at 9 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. by the pastor with the subject An Appeal to Men to Choose the Sur-

Court Street Hagust A. E. Owen Tastor Alen

Get Ready at Montinental Church Services This Sunday

In the evening program titled Get Ready the Montinental church presents a Sunday schedule with Rev T R Betty leading worship. Morning Sunday school starts at 9 15 a m with preaching at 11 a m and p m. Mayor Baird urges reporters to note the city wire insulation ordinances and law penalties discussed in Police Court remarks.

Montinental Church T. TR Betty Baird Yestering Ely

Justiciws Court: Disorderly Conduct, Fire Incident

Justice Alnswer disposed of cases including Prankoly and Lena Misen for disorderly conduct. Charley Moss and Mary Worten faced disorderly conduct penalties. A house breaking charge against Keat Tech? was noted. An oil stove exploded in a cook shop on County Street. a colored man grabbed the stove and threw it into the street, suffering injuries to his lands.

Justice Alnswer Jeln Stewant Lena Msien Charley Moss Mary Worten Leon Daya Keat Tech de Beyton Commmunistin County Streat Tie

Runaway Accident Shakes Dr Culpepper and Hope Buggies

Yesterday at about one o clock a horse bolted from Chestnut Street, dragging the doctor from a buggy and injuring Culpepper’s vehicle while Hope’s buggy was wrecked. The report advertises DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a cure for dyspepsia and related ailments.

FS. Trope Bury Veg. Culpepper Dr. Hope

Spence Motor Man Case Continued in Mayor’s Court

The case of Charles Spence who ran into Mrs Harris and another woman was continued in the Mayor’s Court yesterday due to Mrs Morris not attending and at the request of Captain Wapper. It is rescheduled for Saturday October 4 at noon.

Charles Spence

Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption Remedy

A dated patent medicine ad touts Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs colds and related ailments. It promises safety when paired with Dr Kings New Life Pills and offers a free trial at Thirrow Martin and Co.s Drug Store with a money back satisfaction guarantee.

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