The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-26
NORFOLK LOCAL NEWS
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Mrs. Rising. who has been the guest Of
Mr.. r. A. Hys9op's family, Windsor
avenue. leaves to-day for Philadelph.a
talking en- route Washington, D. C.
There was large congregation at
Park Avenue Baptiat Ohuroa Sunday
night to hear Evangelist Crane, who
spoke with fine effect. as great mum ber
stood for prayers. Meetings daily at 4
and $40 p. m. The singing by Mr. Wolf
sohn us sweet and inspiring.
Mrs. BEETLE Sykes and Miss Alice Creek
moore, OF 41S Sheldon avenue, who were
visiting Mrs Lieutenant Wake, at Old
Point returned home yesterday
The regular weekly meeting of the
Brambleton w. c. T. u, will be held
this Afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Thomp:on, 200 North Parke avenue. All
members ace requested to be present in
order to elect delegates for our conven-
ton, to be held June 2, 1896. Mrs. Irwin,
from Georgia, will be present and talk
to the Union.
Rev. II. H. Martin will conduct revival
meetings at Sturgeon Baptist Church
during the week, holding meetings daily
at and p. m. Rev. L. r. Wright, OF
Grace BaPtjst Church, is aiding him with
able preaching
Mrs. India Creekmore. of Ais Sheldon
avenue, Is Visiting friends and relatives
in Princess Anne county
"A mass-meet.ng Of the Democrats of
Brambleton will be held to-n night in Fes-
tlVal HAN under the auspices of the
Bramhleton Democratic Association.
Captain w. r. Mayo, Mr. j. l.. Win
sion. and Others WIN Address the meeting.
The Issues of the campaign WIN be fully
discussed. All Democrats are invited
Ice cream Will be served.
The Brambleton Democratic Club Will
meet in Quratol Hall Wednesday night
Business of Importance. y full attend
ance +: desired
c.pated meeting owing to election falling
on Thursday next. the time OF regular
meeting. In TIE absen2e of MIR. l. p. Jer-
ngan, president, on m0t,on Mr. Gale wa.
made chairman protein. Other men,
bers were present as follows: Messrs
Banks. Cooper,Jonei:, Spann, and White,
hurst. The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved.
Mr.. Cooper. of the Street Committee
reported the work done on Brambleton
avenue extended, and Bramble,ton ave-
nue. uear the Queen street bl'dge-12
loads of dirt being hauled on the for
me:'. and 169 on the latter; also that the
Superintendent of the Norfolk Stree,
Railway s:gnlfied Willingness TO give
attention to work ITO be done at the COR
ner of Park and Lovitt.
Mr.. Spann reported on Mr.. E. r
Thonlas's application to erect a saw mill
All the corner of Park and Claiborne ave-
nues uHfaNorable, and the Board order
ed that the Recommendation f,um tine
Councils be returned 50 marked.
Mr.. Whftehurst, of hhe School Commit
tee. reported work done on waste pipe
at school No. l; also contract for pavilion
let to the lowest bidder at 1924.
IA petition was read from citizens of
The ward asking for extension of street
car facilities along Granville avenue to
highland, ';hence to Chapel. and on to
Church street.
On motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by
Mr.. Cooper. the petition was granted.
Other matters Of no special interest TO
tine public. received attention, properly
approved bills were allowed, and the
Board adjourned
Invitation to attend the meeting TO be
held tomorrow, Tuesday. evening at $50
O'Clock, IN the parlors of the Girls Home,
IS extended the Brambleton by their
Norfolk co-workers