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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1897

Page

2

Chautauqua by the Sea Lists Lecturers for Norfolk

The Virginian outlines the upcoming Chautauqua season in Norfolk with a long list of lecturers. Renowned names such as William Jennings Bryan and John Gordon are mentioned as possible first speakers, along with a schedule of lectures and dates from June 15 to July 15 featuring E. G. Warman Eugene May Levin Handy Ferrer Martyn and others.

The Virginian Norfolk W. J. Groves Association Tie Wiliam Jennings Bryan John 3. Gordon Lst Union Warman Chicago Delsarte Levin Irving Handy Delaware Hugene May Washington, D.C Yosemite Valley Patrick Neary Eugene May E. B. Warman Eugene Muay Ferrer Martyn New York Hoyt L. Canary Gaston Mass Same Terrer Martyn the Rock Concert Company Right Rock Concert Company Carlos Martyn D. D the New Woman C. F. Aked Liverpool Eng Abraham Lincoln C.F. Aked King Drummond Leavitt W. F Dana Warren Nina Drummond Leavitt

Hood's Sarsaparilla and Mood's Pills Ad Claims

An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as restoring nerve strength vigor and vitality by enriching the blood and Mood's Pills as a preferred easy to take family cathartic.

Hood

St James Hotel Offers Daily Bargains on Furnishings

Local hotel unveils special bargains today including room furnishings table linen carpets pictures and parlor furniture. Shoppers may find discounted items through the day at St James Hotel.

ST. James Hotel

Sunday School Institute Meets at St Luke's Norfolk

The Sunday School Institute of the Episcopal Convocation of Norfolk met at St Luke's chapel with Mr John Warant presiding and Rev C Bryan as secretary. Revs Lloyd Ibble and Lancaster led the sacrament and addressed general Sunday school work followed by Rev H L Duhring’s talk. Lunch was served at the Masonic Temple by St Luke's ladies. The afternoon session discussed moving convocation meeting times, with next October at Hampton Church and November at Jenkins Bridge on the Eastern Shore. A resolution thanked St Luke's ladies and papers were read by Hugh S Bird and J Farkand. A lively Question Box preceded closing exercises.

Episcopal Convocation Norfolk St. Luke's Church John Warant C. Bryan Hampton Weredt Lloyd Ibble Lancaster Hi. L. Lancaster Berkley H. L. Duhring Philadelphia Hampton Ehurch Convoecathon Jenkins’ Bridge St. Luke's Tlow Hugh 8. Bird War and Mary College Farkand Portsmouth A. S. Lloyd C. B. Bryan Tuneton Wy. A. Barr Sutfoll

Liquor licenses issued in Norfolk court action delays

The Norfolk Corporation Court granted numerous liquor licenses but deferred final action to Saturday to allow the police to object where clubs share buildings with bars. Names include M. Cumming, Godwin & Co, Fitzgibbons, Morse, Mellerney & Wyatt, Jones, Malbon, Bonney, and many more across Main, Water, Union, and Church streets. Habeas corpus case Travers adjourned for lack of witnesses. another debtor freed after agreement to collect debts. Willoughby Peach Co charter granted with capital up to 75000, Norfolk officials listed.

Police Court Corporation Court Police Department Goodridge M. Cumming PP. Godwin & Co Washington Street Thomas S. Fitzgibbons Main Street LB. Morse Water Street Mellerney & Wyatt James Jones R. J. Malbon Church Street Turner & Malbon Ordinary N. G. Bonney Union Street Orinary Marshall & White John Vermillion Granby Street Vance Commercial Place Norfolk Steve Seelinger Bank Street Henley W. A. Shipp Church Strees Hawor Giadson Chapel Street Uquor J. Th Welly Viento I, Rhea W. AL Stroud Queen Street Uquior I. A. Underdown Digarar I Rudolph William Hart & Bro W. A. Bets Edward Bets W. T. Quinn Palbiot Street Taylor & Loyall Chauby Street W. A Rudolph J. Af. Molly James Street A. L. Toules Ordinry I. O'Connor & Co N. Hathaway Brewer Street J.T. Prince Ords- Iml

Brotherhood of St. Andrew convenes meeting at St Peter's

The Brotherhood of St. Andrew will hold its next quarterly meeting Sunday at 4 PM at St. Peter's church in Grambleton. The agenda features a discussion on making the Brotherhood Bible Class more useful to members, with several speakers and open discussion to follow. All men are invited.

Brotherhood of St. Andrew St. Peter's Church Grambleton Brotherhood Ible Clauss St. Andrew's Cross

Funeral Notices for Mary Ann Dodd and John P Minter

The funeral of Miss Mary Ann Dodd was held at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Father Wilson and Rev. Mather Wilson officiating. Pall bearers included Peter Smith Cosmos Smith Walter Sharp and others. interment in St. Macy's cemetery. The John P. Minter funeral at Colley Memorial Presbyterian drew a large crowd with R A Robinson and W L Bogers leading services. interment in Hinwood.

Mary Ann Doi Mean Welock Church of the Sacred Heart York Street Father Wilson Mather Wilson Thew Walter Doherty St. Mary's Ame J. Op. Kevill Peter Smith Cosmos Smith Walter Sharp Thomas Kevill Exlward Arry Henry Reardon Walter Bilisoly W. H. F. Dickson Mne St. Macy's Cemetery John P. Minter Phice Iso Oclerk Colley Memorial Presbyterian Church Athintic City Telstar Prew. R.A. Robinson Sto. WL. Bogers Lambert's Point Methodist Church Hin Wood

Seaboard Air Line Opens Portsmouth Depot Ticket Office

Seaboard Air Line announces a new Portsmouth depot ticket office opening May 1. Mr J W Small will serve as ticket seller, a position noted with pleasure by his friends.

Seaboard Air Line Portsmouth Fis J. W. Small

Weather Report from Norfolk April 29 1897

Rain for Virginia North Carolina showers and thunder storms colder southerly winds shifting north. Sunrise 6 11 a m sunset 6 63 p m high water 8 26 a m and 8 33 p m low water 2 28 a m and 2 14 p m. Observed max 69 min 58 normal. rainfall 0 in 24 hours since April 1 1.51 in. Grantors and property transfers listed include 465 Freemason Street and lots on Smith Street Windsor Avenue priced 34 000 and 600 respectively.

Censt Ams Washington Virginia North Carolina U. S. Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Norfolk I. J. Gray L. P. Troberts Raphael Mogalins Isaac Hirsch Freemason

Baltimore creditors secure injunction against trustee sale

Judge Marlin of the Court of Law al Chancery granted an injunction restraining W. A. Ross, trustee, from selling any debts or goods in the Abramson assignment pending future court action. Silberman & Todes and other Baltimore creditors allege irregularity in the assignment.

Marlin Court of Law al Chancery Silberman & Todes Baltimore W. A. Ross F. Abramson

Petersburg YMCA to Host Athletic Exhibition at Opera House

Fifteen senior gymnasium students will perform an athletic exhibition at the Petersburg Opera House for the Petersburg Y M C A fundraising drive to build a new gymnasium. The junior class will hold a Saturday outing and all members report by 10 00. Prof Ward leads the day with plans for the event.

Opera Petersburg

Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and Colds

An advertisement asserts Dr King’s New Discovery is superior for coughs colds and chest complaints. It claims safety reliability and money back guarantee with triad bottle free at Burrow Martin Co drug store and regular size priced 30 cents to $1.

Dr. King Dr. Wing Triad Burrow, Martin & Co

Laura Jay arraigned for larceny in Police Court

Police Court heard Laura Jay a servant girl arraigned on larceny charges for stealing a pocketbook containing 80 dollars and papers from a residence on Boush Street. Detective Arlingtown recovered the stolen property and Justice Tomlin sentenced Jay to three months.

Laura Jay Boush Street Ma. S. Ta

Nor folk Todge No 2 Meeting Promises Important Business

Tonight at the regular meeting of Nor folk Todge No 2 key business is expected to be discussed. The notice mentions DeVites Title Barly Tisers as a remedy for constipation and stomach troubles with names J A Trotter W L Walker and others attached to the ad.

Norfolk Barly Tisers J. A. Trotter Nor- Meika UW L. Walker Crambleton Truitt& Smith Merkley

Minday May at Cine halls delivers new pictures

An offer from Sarfott at Cine halls STO Mirkin strcet Minday May presents a new picture for viewing. Call to see special specimens.

Cine Halls Mirkin Minday

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