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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1897
Page
5
Morning bulletin lists county thefts, arrests and trials. Mentions Glebe’s event this afternoon, a street committee meeting, and planned parties amid tires. Unveiling and church activities noted along with political candidacy chatter and public notices.
Win H. Gainwill and Atlee McDononeh were married at Bu Paurts parsonage by Rev Brather Brady in a vealoyidly officiated ceremony.
A medical notice extols Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a premier safeguard against fever and malaria, claiming it strengthens the stomach and bowels, stabilizes the system, and builds defense against intermittent fevers. The ad promotes the tonic’s preventive and curative virtues amid regional health concerns.
Reported this week that Charles Cook rearrested on a warrant for burning Whitehurst's hall, with stronger evidence cited by Commonwealth attorneys. Crismond and co defendant sought bail. prosecutors urged continued detention citing grand jury timing and potential additional evidence. Court postponed case to Saturday with witnesses to appear at 10 o'clock.
A resident thanks the paper for reporting on the Portsmouth street railroad after waiting in vain for a streetcar on Tuesday with two children to reach the cemetery. She notes no cars ran that morning and urges the line to notify residents when service is halted, praising the paper's courage in addressing the issue.
A pretty wedding took place yesterday afternoon at Mon umental parsonage. Mgr H Miller superintendent of Nor York sewer department married Miss Addie Wilkerson of this city. The bride wore silver gray and white traveling suit with nude roses. Maid of honor Miss Lucia Hossault wore old rose silk with carnations pinks and lies of the Valley. Best man was Mr Th L Nachussen. The couple left for a Northern trip and will reside in Granby street Nor Tolk after their return.
A thief using a false key entered John Loomis's store on County Street extended, stealing whiskey and goods while Loomis watched. He reportedly enters through the front door and leaves it unlocked to signal his access, with the latest break occurring after Loomis returned home at six. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as purifying the blood and boosting health.
Clothes that are well made fit perfectly and satisfy wearers cost a dollar or so more than items from tenement sweat shops. You are not saving money but wasting it on inferior purchases. Our stock is well selected cut and made by first class tailors with a money back guarantee. Breslauer and Anthony, Ida High streets.
Special sale this week on children's suits at Messrs. Levy and Jacobs 200 High street Nhnave. Call to save money. Ladies straw sailers in all styles at W J Virnelston and Co.
A vintage ad notes budget offers including 100 Gendron Bugers for 65 and Hest Wheel at sale prices. Seven ty-five baby carriages are advertised as cheap, highlighting discounts at J Crawford's Furniture and Carpet House.
Linn confesses to Constable Siverson that the men under arrest are the party responsible for the Portsmouth blaze on the night of the 28th. Major Crocker, Cols Stewart and Griffin push to secure convictions, with attorneys briefed after Linn’s statements. Public details emerge as reporters piece together the story.
Two men, Charles Williams and Rutherford Ripley, allegedly robbed a freight car on Godwin Street then attempted to enter another car to head toward Raleigh. A city arrest followed. Officer Warren recovered their bags and they were jailed, to be turned over to the city today.
In a dismal state for some time the Portsmouth Canton held a meeting to reorganize and elected H. C. Reynolds calplLam J. Thos Hodges lieutenant W. D. Minter en sign C. J. Thompson clerk W. Etheridge accountant. Thirty six members were present.
The Outlook May presents Tob McCarthy on Gladstone in 1858 and Paris life, Wagner on European cities, Dobge on day nurseries, Crandall on gray shingles, plus Thanet and Dunbar pieces. Scribner’s May showcases Harvard topics and New England events. The Pocket Magazine’s May includes Celeste and Kate Carnegie stories. The Illustrated American’s April 24 issue covers Grant and Congress. Virginian Orange and White No.23 blends politics and time value with John Demorell.
Did You Ever Try Electric Bitters says the remedy cures a range of female ailments and bodily complaints. It promises strength, health, and relief from nervousness sleeplessness and digestive issues. Burrow Martin Co. and Welton Co. advertise medicines and new garments in a period newspaper style.
Willie Seymor colored shot ward Randall colored near Money Delot but magistrate Poindexter ruled the incident accidental and discharged Seymier. Also Clever Sykes detained a man for drinking and disorderly conduct after an officer used a club to bring him to the station. Mayor MetCoy will hold a hearing this morning. Mayor McCoy returned from New York after unveiling the Grant monument. Local groups schedule meetings at Main Street Church and on Berkley avenue.
Narrates early colored cadets at Annapolis including Bundy and Alonzo C. McClennan of Charleston. Describes McClennan’s court martial for breaking ranks, confinement on the prison ship Suntee, resignation, and later drug store ownership. References Dr Metleman and a New York Times account of negro cadets and their records.
The narrative recalls a person pressured to resign and sent to Massachusetts. They describe boarding a ship to travel to Cotmubia College and facing harsh treatment in the dining hall and recitations. The account notes Northern state peers and a Mississippi youth leaving after a dispute, with a warning about risk to life if he spoke.
A man sits in thought as a surreal narrative unfolds with misheard dialogue, muffled thoughts, and shifting imagery. He witnesses a journey from light to darkness, a tunnel crash, and a coin from his pocket before encountering a maid on a pristine path. The piece blends dreamlike exchanges and faint voices.
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