Norfolk Gas Co and local bargains feature in small ads
Colbie tink hu welles buelley pauper tinted and other securitg announce deposits and interest terms. Two Barast Hot Plate Store offers a $1.25 unit plus tubing and wiring for home use. City Gas Co of Norfolk advertises rentals and bills of exchange. Levy Bros and Fass Furniture list weekly bargains alongside Hopkins steamed hominy and various furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colbie Tink Hu
Welles Buelley
Doughe Bnd
Barast
Rin City Gas
Norfolk
Plume Street
Absence at Ocean View Hotel Sparks Railway Probe
Sensational case unfolds of Lessee E R Thornton missing since the 4th with hotel leased to Ocean View Railway Company. Investigation reveals arrears, a $1,000 electric bill, and a $8,000 total claim secured by bond. Steward Timothy Murphy briefly jailed but released after funds turned over. Hotel remains open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Thornton
Ocean View Hotel
Thornton
Ocean View Railway Company
New York
St. Dennis
Ocean View
Norfolk
Wharton
Timothy Murphy
Murphy
United States
Cross
Plummer
Clark
Smith
Patel
Local notes and brief items from Norfolk area happenings
Mr John Wingfield enjoys vacation in Mathews county while a Briggs wood cart capsizes on Mariner Street and Norfolk Academy delays catalog production. First Baptist Petersburg plans an excursion to Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Police Commission meeting postponed until Mayor returns. Mr and Mrs G Adams with Mrs H T Peterson and Charlie head to Watkins Glen and Niagara Falls. Officer Moore issues a warrant for a Church Street furniture operator for overworking a horse. A gold water bottle is reported missing from a hotel toilet by Johnay Myers. police note the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wingfield
Mathews County
Briggs
Mariner Street
Norfolk Academy
First Baptist Church of
Petersburgh
Norfolk
HT. C. Peterson
Chariie
Bay Line
Watkins’ Glen
Niagara Falls
Omcer Moore
Church Street
Johnay Myers
Camel
Potent Digestive Aid Claims Health Benefits
A discussion extols Trosteters Stomp igh Bitters as a mild remedy to stimulate digestive organs and expel waste. It asserts benefits for the bowels kidneys stomach and liver, arguing against dangerous remedies and promoting active bodily function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinney
Noel
Cee
Campbell's Photograph Gallery Offer on Frames and Portraits
Readable notice advertises discounts on pictures and frames at Campbell's Photograph Gallery 172 Main Street Ballentine Building. Includes a life size portrait option priced at $2.50 and a bicycle themed prize offering a high grade bicycle tree and frame for life size pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell's
Main Street
Ballentine Building
Lim
Justice Tomlin’s Court Trials and City Notices
Justice Tomlin disposed of an unusually light docket. Frank Joynt was found asleep on Commercial Place and, after resisting arrest, injured Officer Salsberry. Joynt fined $10 and costs. A boy named Elmin Russell, 11, from Knoxville, Tenn., held for several days. Other minor cases include fining Dan Mosely, W. Watts, and Hol. Craghton, with various penalties. Funeral of James Buchanan held at Freemason Street Baptist Church with large attendance. Secretary Carlisle’s New York trip and a serenade by Lyneer Quartette conclude the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Tomlin
Frank Joynt
Commercial Place
Salsberry
Otcer
Joynt
Oliver Salsberry
Elmin Russell
Knoxville
Tenn
Tomlin
William BE. Wyatt
Thomas Sharkley
Main Street
Daniel Mosely
Costa
W. Watts
Terry Drew
Portsmouth
B. Davin
J. H. Barmur
Dlemissed
Hol. Craghton
Paperus
James Buchanan
Freemason Street Baptist Church
Wharton
Rufus Weaver
Park Avenue Baptist Church
Elmwood Cemetery
Pickett- Buchanan Camp
C. YV
Lafayette Lodge I. C. C. F
Jerusalem Finc
High Tent of Rechabites meets with reports and local parade plans
The High Tent of Rechabites adjourned amid committee work with no firm decision on female representation. Four Virginia regiment companies plan a drill at Cape View tomorrow with Cavalry, artillery units and Governor expected to review. Also notes on Cholera remedies, Silver question discussions, and a local advertisement for The Casket store offering midsummer silver goods and fresh Michigan hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballentine Hat
Fourth Virginia Regiment
Gcean View
the View
Grim
Mortsmouth
Ciovernor
Col. Hotxes
Devastating Fire Ravages Atlantic City Industrial District
A major blaze swept Tuesday evening through the Atlantic Gun Mill Company plant the Old Dominion Guano Company and Merritt Wrecking Company wharves in Atlantic City destroying eight acres of lumber and storage facilities. Flames gutted buildings sank a hoisting engine ruined wharves and damaged machinery while the wrecking schooner William Coley and three wrecking barges were moved to safety. Fire damage areas included the Atlantic Saw Mill, guano depots and extensive wharfing facilities with losses estimated at around 100000 and insurance near 40000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Gun Bil Company
Old Dominion Guano Company
Merritt Wrecking Organization
Atlantic City Ward
Front Street
Old Dominion
Merritt Wrecking Company
Atlantic Mills
Guano Company
William Coley
Henry Seymour
Mark Niflcent
Atlantic Saw Mil Company
City Fire Department
Iis
Dorothea
Seaboard Air Line
Larser
Aviantic
Danville
Baln
Chester
Cant
Mansfield
William Griffin
Poole Street
Chos
B. Rowland
Chlef Wood
Weather Forecast for Virginia and North Carolina
Local thunder storms expected in Virginia with cooler northerly winds. North Carolina to have fair conditions early followed by evening or night thunderstorms, winds shifting to northerly and cooler in western areas. Port calendar lists sunrise at 5 20 am and sunset at 6 59 pm. Moon phase notes August dates and times for quarters and new moon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
North Carolina Fair
Weather Report From Norfolk August Observation
The Norfolk Weather Bureau records show 24 hour maximum 26. minimum 8. and normal temperatures with departures from normal. Rainfall for the day not stated. rainfall since August 1 not specified. Observer J J Gray notes the data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Norfolk
Eosce
J.J. Gray
Heat Wave Eases With Hopes For Cooler Christmas Weather
The Weather Bureau reported yesterday’s high of 96 degrees and noted a cooling trend as the backbone of the heat wave may be broken. Some relief arrived in the afternoon, though morning heat was brutal. folklore and horse fatalities were cited amid forecasting of a possible storm period early August with heavy rains along the Atlantic coast and blustery conditions inland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Cape Hatteras
Atlantic
Local Woman Dies of Sunstroke at Princess Anne Avenue
Mrs Carry Perry wife of Joseph Perry of 16 J Princess Anne avenue was found dead in her bed at about 4 PM by visitor William Capp after knocking and receiving no answer. Coroner Newton and the husband were summoned. sun stroke was ruled the cause with no inquest held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carry Perry
Joseph Perry
Princess Anne Avenue
William Capp
Newton
Miller Rhoads Co Advertises Plain Facts In Bargain Year
In a year when the trading public can secure bargains, Miller Rhoads Co asserts no misrepresentations. Their ads promise exact delivery of what is advertised and emphasize factual statements connected with their business.
Hot Weather Fabrics At Bargain Prices In Local Shop
Advertises summer fabrics and garments with low prices for lawn organdie dimities and crepe de chine. Notes linen effects, stripes, and figures, with discounts on solids and all wool crepe cloth. Mentions corset department active and aims to keep a complete assortment for high or low grades at various price points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falion
Nile
Taffeta Ribbon in Black White and Colors Sold Fast
We secured more of the fine Taffeta Ribbon in black white and colors priced at 19 cents. The lot is expected to sell quickly and may not last the week.
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California Tig Syrup Co
WH H Trice & CO
Boush Street
College Place
Cumberlind Street
Falkland
York Street
Bute Street
Chapel Street
Granby Street
Duke Street
Riely
Fenchurch Street
York
Bank Street
Charlotte Street
Dartmouth Street
Cor James and High
Water Street
Church
Roni
Gladstone Ptel
Brambleton
Park Avenue
Jamerson Avenue
Sands Westparket Square
Nortol
T. F. Rogers
Columbia
Kent
York Place
Windsor Avenue
Brewer Street
Freemason Street
Freemason Storest
Tazewell Street
Brown Street
Albemarle
Plume
Bank
Granby
Commerce
Roanoke Ayanue
Commoarca
Roanoke Dock
Commercial Ce
Burruss, Son & Co
Levy Bros
Hopkins
Banis
Leslee Thornton
Biotel
Railway Oficinals
Phose
Justice Tomlin's Court
Corporation Court
Haneke
Charlottesville
James Henry Harris, Jr
Cora Howe
Pettis Epps
Pocahontas Young
Carlisle
Secretary of the Treasury
John G. Carlisle
Washington
Maple
The
Battery
Ells’ Island
Herman Stump
Cleveland
Buzsard's Bay
Serennaded
Virginian
Lyneer Quartette
D. W
Chamberlain
Greenwood & Bro
Michigan
D. P, Reid and Bro
MU Company
Martha Portlock
Charles Kenney
James Goode
Jasper Moore
Wesley Avent
Valentine & Stevens
Levy Bros. 490, Inc
Sun
Weather Report
Svory
Lua Menssare
Carrie Perry
Princes Anne Avenue
Beecham
Bphcham
Yilekins
Gerty's Station
Norfolk County
Wilkins
Neil
Yerra
Olive Branch M
Dozier
Port Street
Athintic City
Ato Oelock
ER. M
Mate
Eelock
Cooper Marsle Works
Nounfolk
AE Ly
SLES
Elias
Ball’s
Dr. Deane
J. A. Deane
8Haside Lodge
K. of
Aptic
V. Cc
GEO
BELL
OCEAN
Royal Arcanum
Witten
W. S. Wilkins
Weegens
Cleburne Brown
Seourg
Old Dominion Lodge
No.6
Middle Street
NG. D
Williamsburn
College of William and Mary
Williamsburg
Nike
A. Lyon G. Tyler
Ome
Aupruet
Smith's Creek
Eas & Guarantes
Llened
W. H. Wales
Auld Lw
S. J. Whitehurst
E. Cor
Church and
Charlotte Streets
Hartford
Southern Agency
OLD Dominion Paper CO
Cs Commerce Street
Cooke, Clark & Co
Roanoke Avenue
Mrs. Winslow
Irwin's
Twin City Express
Mires
Scott
Walter J. Simmons & Cosbvy Main Street
Colonial Front
Doyle & Small
JR. Briggs
Porter-McNeal Co
Debalenas
Sloanboat, Mill and Machinists
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