Easter Trade Review Brisk in Norfolk Stores
A wide survey of Norfolk merchants shows a brisk ante Easter trade across furniture carpets dry goods millinery and clothing. Firm reports highlight higher sales anticipation due to tariff changes and a large volume of dress hats flowers and footwear sold with many retailers claiming record or near record performances.
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Norfolk
Virginian
Samuel c. Phillips
Church Street
Weinberg
Hery
Levy Gros
Main Street
Aml
Andrews & Parker, Clothiers and Furnishers
Muffin Street
Mr. Parker
Forrger
Burrow, Martin & Co
Main street—"Easter," Said Mr. Jones
Greek Forces Win Great Victory Near Larissa
London dispatch reports 1897 Greek forces under Demopoulos and Mavromichales defeating Edhem Pasha near Reveni, with Turkish casualties claimed at 7,000 dead. Greeks cross the river at Pachyskalos and unite near Damas after breaks at Boughazi Tyrnavo and Koniskos. Athens erupts in wild rejoicing over Regens and imminent Prevyesa fall.
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Associated Press
London
Smolenitz
Reveni
Tylinavos
Larissa
Edhem Pasha
Ifis
Revenl
Demopulous
Boughazi
Tyrnavo
Mavromochale
Koniskos
Damas
Athens
Regens
Turkisil
Pachyskalos
It¢is
Young Men’s Christian Association Outing to Virginia Beach
Yesterday’s excursion carried 115 boys by special coaches to Norfolk and Virginia Beach. The group enjoyed a day on the beach, life-saving station visit, pavilion games, lunch, and ice cream. Officers praised the Virginia Beach and Southern railroad for courteous service and safe transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Beach
Young Men's Christian Association
Fcymnasium
Edward Pace
Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Southern Depot
Main Street
W. H. Ward
Virginia Beach and Southern Railroad
Norfolk May Challenge for Convention Strength
Norfolk aims to host the upcoming convention and near surpass Richmond, citing superior facilities and seaside access for August crowds. It notes Richmond’s baseball team improving but Norfolk Newark teams seen as stronger, with Wells likely to retain pitchers and Mazenna at infield positions. Funeral details for Capt Charles H. Epps described as a major local event with a long procession and large turnout. his insurance was about $25,000.
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Richmond
Norfolk
Newark
Wells
Schmidt
Suimmel
Stultz
Chesbra
Mazenna
Elsey
Marr
Hargrove
Sam Lever
Hatcher
Apps
Damages Awarded to Davis Against Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
A jury awarded Samuel B. Davis 4000 dollars against the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company for alleged libel. The suit claimed a letter by John Callahan, the company's general superintendent, contained libelous words about Davis after he left service and sought a captaincy. Wilson and Brown defended, arguing the act was not corporate.
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Washington, D. C
Samuel B. Davis
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company
Planaintiff
Norfolk and Washington Company
Virginia Oyster
John Callahan
H. C. Murray
Norfolk
Messrs. Wilson
Brown
Rail line grants free bicycle check in North Carolina letter
A Seaboard Air Line circular effective immediately allows free bicycle checking. A letter from Fayetteville dated April 10, 1897, asks E St John, General Manager, to accept thanks from the North Carolina division of the League of American Wheelmen, praising the line as the first in the state to recognize cyclists' rights.
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Seaboard Air Line
Fayetteville
M. C
E. St. John
8. A
Portsmouth
North Carolina
League of American Wheelmen
South Atlantic
James G. Hollingsworth
N. C
Easter Bal Poudre at Masonic Temple Drawing Guests
Young ladies of the junior smart set held a handsome bal poudre at the Masonic Temple last night attended by about twenty five couples led by Mr. John Wingfield. Chaperons were Mesdames Leigh Walke Woodard. Visitors included Miss Prentiss of Virginia Miss Barnes of Hampton Miss Brewer of Baltimore and Miss Niles of Washington along with eastern scholars home for Easter. Costumes were notably handsome.
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Masonic Temple
John Wingfield
Mesdames Leigh
Walke
Woodard
Miss Prentiss
Virginia
Barnes
Hampton
Brewer
Baltimore
Niles
Washington
Shakespeare Club Plans Bright Entertainment Affair
The Shakespeare club will stage a notable entertainment next Thursday evening at Montefiore hall. It promises unusual brilliance with local talent and Washington amateurs contributing. Moss Annie Ale GUI Wauntleroy will head the cast. A very elaborate banquet will follow.
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Enater Cntertainment
Shakespeare Club
Montefiore Halk
Washington
Moss Annie Ale- Gui Wauntleroy
Ministers Meet Over Sunday Desecration In Norfolk
Norfolk ministers from Norfolk Portsmouth and Berkley met to discuss Sunday desecration and consider actions. A committee was appointed to observe violations and urge reform while addressing Sunday railroad work and excursions. The meeting adjourned after approving the resolutions.
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R Mf. Coa
R. A. Robinson
Colley Memorial Presbyterian Church
AR. EL. Bennett
McKendree M
Norfolk
W. 8. Lacy
M. TB. Wharton
W. J. Young
Do. R Towson
Hall
Wharton
Amusements at the Academy of Music include The Wrong Mr Wright
The Wrong Mr. Wright starring Roland Reed and Isador Rush played to a large audience at the Academy of Music last night with strong praise for Reed and Rush. Supporting turn by Sheridan Tupper and Charles Coote added to a noted performance, while anticipation builds for Jim the Penman Friday and Saturday. Johns Hopkins University concert at the same venue features baritone Frank J. Vigler with tickets selling well.
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Wa. Wright
Roland Reed
Isador Rush
Academy of Music
Wight
Reed
Ikea
Mr. Wright
Misa Rush
Tulle
Mr. Sheridan Tupper
Wayland Clingstonce
Charles Coote
Fea Zenface
M’es Alethea Luce
Tulle Bird
Charles S. Able
Frederick Bonds
Jim the Penstan
Jim the Penman
Academy of Muele
Ite
Clayles Young
James Ralston
Pren- Ueman
Iohns Hopkins
Johns Hopkins University
Frank J. Vigler
Gale
Grand Opera Mouse Opener Marked by Formal Night
A well known amusement venue celebrated its formal opening night with a grand reception and notable attendees. The event showcased the venue’s attractions while highlighting community interest in a new entertainment option.
Athletic exhibition at Armory Norfolk night features famed fighters
Norfolk military hosts an Armory hall event on Thursday showcasing visiting and local athletes. Captain Runcan C. Roos, renowned swordsman and wrestler, Lt W. Natcher, champion of England in sword and bayonet, and Sergeants Myer and Meeks will participate. Captain Rees vows to wrestle all challengers, with profits supporting city drills at the Armory at no charge to the public.
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Mie Armory
Armory Hall
Norfolk Military
Runcan C. Roos
W. «. Natcher
England
Myer
Meeks
Rees
Norfolk
Baseball Yesterday Sparks Easter Monday Crowd at Broad Street Park
Richmond Blue Birds returned home yesterday with the Washington Senators following. The two teams met this afternoon before about 3000 fans. Final score Richmond 6 Washington 9. Batteries Flynn Chesbro Scha ttl Woster Mercer McJames and McGuire.
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Areociated
Presa
Richmond
Richmond Blue Birds
Washington Senators
Broad Street Park
R. H. E. Richmond
Washington
Flynn
Newport News Jota Hopkins Stop Johns Hopkins 44 final
In Newport News Virginia on April 19 the Newport News team defeated Johns Hopkins 44 to 38. Players Host Magee Goodrich Everett and Herrick starred for Newport News while Jota Hopkins scored for Johns Hopkins. The game featured alternating leads and strong defense from both sides.
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Newport News
Jota Hopkins
Vin
Johns Hopkins
Newport N
Johns Hop
Hatteries
Host
Magee
Goodrich
Everelt and
Herrick
Phillies win opener over Cementors in tense finish
Leston April 19 Phillies traveled to Toston and edged the Cementors 6 to 5 in the season opener. Final line shows Philadelphia 6 and Boston 5 with 12 hits for the Phillies and 4 for the Cementors. Batteries were Orth and Clements for PHI and Nichols and Ganzell for BOS. Umpire Lynch. Attendance 14,500.
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R. H. EL Phil
Boston
Orth and
Clements
Nichols
Ganzell
Lynch
Three Burned to Death in Virginia House Fire
In Prince George county near Petersburg, Junius Vaughan a colored man and his two children aged seven and eleven died in a dwelling fire last night. Vaughan woke to flames, saved the mattress, then tried to rescue the boys and perished with them.
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Petersburg
Junius Vaughan
Prince George County
Vaughan
Norfolk Fair and Driving Association Plans Spring Meet
The board met yesterday to finalize arrangements for the spring meet. The race starts May 18 and runs for four days. Entries are closed and in the printers hands. A number of communities were appointed as organizers.
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Norfolk Fair and Driving Association
Vestrymen Elected At St Luke's Church
Vestrymen were elected for the ensuing year at St Luke's church listing Capt. W C Whittle William B Newton R C Taylor Jr R E Thompson Dr Alexander Tunstall Judge Wm B Tunstall Judge Wm B Martin John N Williams Frank W McCullough EB St John R Henry Jones Robert F P Baldwin Frank Hitech
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St. Luke’s Church
Capt
W. C. Whittle
Wm. B. Newton
R. C. Taylor, Jr
R. E. Thompson
Alex. Tunstall
Physician Return After Easter Visit In Washington
Dr D Arcy Magee arrives in Washington yesterday after Easter with his parents Dr Claude D MacDonald recently graduated from Baltimore College of Physicians and Surgery and will return home this morning The scene describes a Norfolk boy Harry A Smith and the Roland Reed Company official duties as areasurer with notes on MacDonald’s reputation and expected medical practice plans
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D. Arcy Magee
Washington
Harry A. Smith
Norfolk
Roland Reed
Select Council Meets Short Session and Paving Plans
The Select branch of the City Council met for a notably brief session, approving street cleaning funds of 7 580.24 and paving plans for Chapel Street with Belgian block. Items include Holt Street extension rent, Ward cemetery salaries, vacating unused street ends, and various building petitions.
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Se Wall
Variher
Blient Cleyning PorporeRn
Folt Street
Chapel Street
Couns City
J. C. Carroll
Mosers
Greenwood
Jacobs
Lowenberg
Cooper
Williams
Briggs
Rolands
Holt Street
Taylor
Wilmwood Cemetery
Cemetery Committee
Charlotte
Wood
Kelley
Fenchurch Streets
Brambleton Avenue
Queen Street
I. Owens
A. Demma
Co. D. Townsend
James Somerville
Jorseph Clark
Anna Owen
I. Dusch
Newest Discovery at Coen No 240 Main Street
Fragmentary OCR hints at a feature or promotion at Coen on Main Street with a focus on instruments or music. Names and specifics are unclear but reference to pianos and a street address suggest a storefront event or listing. Further readable details are limited.
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Coen No
Main Street
Pate
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Busness
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George Fass
Fass Furniture Company
RUSH
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Charles Bassett
Wiefheimer
Hofheimer
Nowers
Prevyesa
Milouna
Milouia
Grithovall
Tagarde
Gritzovall
Royse’ Gospel Army
Vo Fieach Pouterdey
Darving
Washington Steamboat Company
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Yodrs
Charles 1
Rhiney
Marty Clay Blaney
Willie Settle
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Armory
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the Select Council
Board of Btreat, Sewer and Dral Commissioners
Common Council
Thomas Townsend
Southern Railway
Brambleton Bonds
Brambleton
Kelly Avenue
Finance Committee
Norfolk Street Railway
Henry Street
Ocean View Depot
J. M. Kelly
Diana Montague
Mayo
M. Cannon
Old Dominion Steanps Ship Company
Water Department
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Pinan
Telerrad
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Ava
Abe Selves
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