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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1897
Page
3
Our half worn patrol shoe shows three solid lather soles with double sole shanks. Used by police, railroad workers, painters, carpenters, boatmen, and mechanics. Our name and business line dated for traceability. Visit HELLER'S One Price Shoe Store, 46 Bank St., opposite the Courthouse.
A catalog note shows wrappers and shirt waists with prices from 9 to 1.25 dollars and skirts from 1.39 to 1.79 and up. It mentions Levy Bros at 844 Main Street and references a crowd at Hofheimer's for half price sales on shoes.
Bainbridge dispatch reports that the steamer Ily of Columbia from Palatola Bla to Columbus Ga struck a reef at Smiths Bend two miles above Ordon on the Chattahoochee River around midnight Tuesday and sank within minutes. Waves were lost, vessel believed total loss. Light cargo aboard. City of Columbia mail packet owned by Independent Line of river steamers, value about $10,000.
A Baton Rouge dispatch reports James U Lobdell a West Baton Rouge parish planter, killed by lightning around 7 am while returning from supervising work. Two plantation hands with him escaped unharmed after the strike. A brief incident note follows with a reference to local product Buckingham Lithia Water at 614 Church.
In the Police Court Solomonport, a colored man charged with assault on a woman with a bond, the case was reserved for advisory ruling on bondsman arrest rights. Mary Turner and Louis Smith, both colored, were sent to the grand jury for assault and burglary respectively. Mary Cuffee, colored, admitted larceny of six dollars. J W Vann fined for assault. A L Marden and George Viett resolved. Susan Shober Wainwright qualified as executrix with seven thousand dollar bond. The Law and Chancery Court adjourned to Thursday next.
Judge Hanckel yesterday granted a charter to the National Shirt Company to manufacture shirts overalls and other wearing apparel. Capital stock was increased from 35000 to 25000 with F A Miller of Norfolk as president John P Swanson of Danville as vice president Arthur Brown of Norfolk as secretary and treasurer. Directors include R A James of Danville and Wills Brown of Norfolk. In March the clerk recorded 170 deeds and issued 43 marriage licenses, 12 to white couples and 31 to colored couples.
M Fival assigned all stock of groceries dry goods and nations in store No 109 Nicholson street to Hugh G Miller trustee for 100 dollars. BP J Morris is the only preferred creditor with the remainder to be paid pro rata.
The Old Homestead, a New England drama, plays at the Academy of Music tomorrow evening with a Saturday matinee at 2 30. It features four life views from Swanzey New Hampshire and New York showing hometown memories. Large seat sales, prices 60 cents adults and 24 cents children.
London March 31 The Irish tax rate debate continued in the House with John Morley arguing for readjustment and noting Ireland’s oppression by landlords. Goschen contended Irish taxation weighs the poor no more than English taxes, but opposed Whittaker’s amendment. Blake’s motion was rejected 317 to 157. Whittaker’s amendment not voted as the session adjourned.
From Constantinople Minister Terrell reports Yessuf Yunnan in Salri Astadle Turkey was murdered and robbed of 500 pounds sterling, linked to distribution of American relief funds. Terrell requests recovery of the stolen money and arrests of the guilty amid the incident.
Weather report notes fair conditions for Washington D C with Virginia showing increasing cloudlines and northeasterly winds quietly warming. North Carolina is partly cloudy with probable local showers and easterly winds, warmer in the northeast portion.
Meteorologist data from the Weather Bureau Norfolk shows the past 24 hours with a maximum temperature of 62 degrees and a minimum of 4 degrees. Normal temperature is 61, departure from normal plus 2. Rainfall measured 0.0 in 2 hours and 4.38 inches since March 1. J. J. Gray, Observer.
Local notes report Joe Martin of the Wilmington Journal formerly of Norfolk in the eely. Dr Campbell of Roanoke preached at Second Presbyterian last night. J D Furlong and his daughter Lizzie left on the Bay Line steamer to Baltimore. An electric car collision on Main and Granby broke a pole. Joe LaPoucher, treasurer of the Academy of Music, received a diamond scarf pin from projectoscope managers. C M Bruce of the Clerk's office engrossed resolutions of respect for C D Owens, late general manager of the Mne.
The Democratic Executive Committee schedules a city treasurer primary for April 20. The Common Council meets next Tuesday. The Washington Circle of King's Daughters hosts a 430 p m meeting at the Girls Home. Frances Baines Y hosts a self denial social on Mariner Street April 1. Peanut hunt planned by Frances Barnes in Mrs William Iretman's yard at 805 Charlotte with 6 cents admission. cake and cream offered for nonparticipants. Police Board to review new spring uniforms. A King's Daughters event at Mrs A T Davis's residence on Bute Street. Confederates or widows eligible for state pensions must apply for certificates showing under $1,000 property or under $800 income. Second seasonal organ recital at Christ Episcopal Church tonight. Evangelist Charles M Crittenton arrives Friday for several meetings at Centenary Church Friday, Union Mission Saturday, First Baptist Sunday morning, and afternoon at the Academy of Music. Norfolk W C T U holds a parlor meeting and oyster supper Thursday at Mrs Dozier’s home at Cranby and York Pince. Columbia Lodge No 44 J O O T elects W A Woodhouse as representative and J Z Anderson as alternate to Grand Lodge in Staunton in May. A petition for Benjamin Brockfish’s pardon circulates in Princess County. Hon George B M Nowden returns from Washington. Rev W S Lacy will attend the Assembly’s Home and School annual meeting in Fredericksburg today in Richmond.
The funeral of James A. Watkins at St. Joel's Church Hampton drew a large turnout, largest in years, with many organizations sending tributes. Col Royal T. Frank and Maj John L Tiernan led honorary pallbearers, while six of Watkins colored employees served as active pallbearers. Rev G W Bryan conducted services as Garrison officers praised his public esteem.
An advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Yabiets. Druggists offer a refund if it fails. Priced at 25 cents with sp8 tu thu sat 7m details.
Senators debated Mydlow Chilton and committee amendments to the treaty. Several provisions were tabled including a separate court per case and arbitration limits, with no final vote date set and two-thirds support uncertain.
In Frankfort Kentucky on March 1 the four to mnth Senatorial ballot remained unchanged with Hunter 68 Blackburn 43 Davis 3 Bosle 7 Stone 10 as 124 present and six polls totaling 65 needed for a choice. Tension rose as A D P Jones and Doorkeeper Tyler almost fought with knives amid graft and withdrawals. Governor Bradley refused pressure to withdraw opposition to Hunter and fusion plans failed. Linney reportedly plans to vote for Hunter tomorrow after leading anti Hunter Republicans.
The Western Joint Trade Bureau will replace the Western Freight Association. A committee of trunk line officers prepared the new agreement, submitted to lawyers for legality review in the Heat of Trans Missouri division. Five commissioners will supervise, elected by road presidents, with current administration forming the new board.
A fatal blaze at No 61 West Fifteenth Street killed five, including Pirate Darlington and her 2 month old baby, Elizabeth French. Infant Videle Wrench and Tien Worrissey, both named, perished as debris collapsed. Mrs Darlington was found later in the cellar, presumed to have been buried when floors caved in.
United States Senator Angus Cameron of Lacrosse died in Milwaukee last night from debility after a period of ill health. The longtime senator served in the U.S. Senate and was a prominent figure in Wisconsin politics. His death marks the end of a lengthy public career and prompts tributes from colleagues and constituents alike.
An early 1900s style advertisement proclaims high value of their own manufactured products, promising trust and savings for customers and friends who know its worth, though wording is jumbled and unclear. The snippet focuses on clotted wording about quality and loyalty without concrete details or identifiable brands.
An advertisement touts JF Sarg and Son's artificial mother's milk made from pure cow's milk using a new German patent process. It claims to be the only healthy substitute for mother's milk and urges readers to consult their physician before use.
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