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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1896
Page
2
Readable fragments list properties at 119 Bank Street 412 Church Street Bramble Town 410 Park Avenue and 7H Jamerson Avenue for a forthcoming notice. The mixed format lacks dates or agencies but preserves street data and house numbers.
The report notes bonds and other security bought, deposits received and interest paid on deposits. A deposit box is offered for rent and charges described as moderate. Bills of exchange are drawn and cable operations noted in the principal activities of the era.
An OCR fragment shows varied ads from a photography gallery and furniture store. Mentions life size portrait framing at 2.50 and chances at a high grade bicycle, Campbell's Photograph Gallery at 172 Main Street Ballentine building, Armstrong bed fixtures, Fass Furniture and Carpet Company on Church Street, Hopkins' Steamed Heming and an elegant lunch item priced 16 cents.
A mixed Norfolk city column notes visitors including Mr and Mrs J P Massenburg of Henderson NC and Rev T A Hall of Atlantic City Wards. Mentions 82 degree day, Nellie Butt’s return from Great Bridge, Campostella Bridge repair, 83 dog catches with 34 drowned, heat felled five horses with two dying, Congressman James D Richardson from Murfreesboro TN, Epworth League meeting led by J A Helgin, Bry an Sewall proceeding through the city, recovered stolen lead pipes found in Armistead’s field, Dr L B Anderson to present water plan to increase city supply, and an auction sale of Valentine and Stevens furniture at 38 Bank Street.
Repeated attempts to burglarize the color ed man Dodson on Wilson Avenue near James Street prompted police watchfulness. At 2 am a shot from Dodson’s wife’s revolver drove off a burglar, who fled hatless. Detectives Arlington Snowden arrested Tony Bush on James Street, who named his uncle Charls Keeling of Howard Street, leading to their joint custody and Dodson family identification.
Local forces including the Fourth Virginia Regiment under Lt Col George W Taylor joined Norfolk Light Artillery Blues Grimes Battery of Portsmouth and Mehmond How izers for a dress parade and drill at Ocean View. Infantry and artillery performed well before hundreds of spectators as the Governor failed to attend. Also listed are June 1896 maritime disasters by Bureau Veritas with totals of steamers and sailing vessels from various nations.
An old advertisement touts De Agnew's Catarchal Powder for nasal relief. It claims instant, painless cure of catarrh hay fever colds headaches sore throat and tonsillitis with a 60 cent price. Sold by J W Burrow D C Cannon A B Helstand and others in Atlantic City and nearby towns.
Closing out sale advertised by WM. N. Portlock trustee for R. A. Saunders. Read: fine lawns at marked reductions to 4c and 10c, white goods from 44c up, black lawns and India linen cut to 7c, located at 172 Main Street. Great bargains in all goods.
Norfolk Virginia August 1896 correspondence concerns Ocean View liquor license enforcement. Ministers Bennett and Moore seek action under Code 1887 section 660. Commonwealth's Attorney Marshall replies court adjourned to September and urges witnesses be presented to Justice of the Peace Hawks. Marshall will assist upon return.
Captain W. Bunting of the Abyl seocom, a fishing schooner from Chincoteague Virginia, was wounded yesterday near Cape Charles. He suffered a fractured left jaw and a gunshot wound to the nose, treated at the marine hospital and later sent to St Vincent's Hospital. He fell unconscious for about three hours after being shot between 10 and 10:40 PM while en route to his vessel Abbeccum.
Mrs Bettie Myers, aged fifty five, fled to her Marl Wer street home yesterday morning. Ill health and heat contributed to her death after years of invalidism. Funeral from home last evening at five, interment in Hebrew Cemetery. Also, Mrs Emily Holland aged sixty nine died yesterday at her son’s residence 204 West Highland avenue. Funeral from above address at ten this morning. AMU MINSTRELS AND AUTO PLAY this Thursday the 20th. Norfolk Academy of Music to host the large minstrel show with top artists and navade there for the performance.
In the Southeast the temperature stays hot with scattered showers in the cotton belt. The market shows gains in futures and spot prices with modest volume and exports details for the week ending August 13, 1896.
Relief in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure promises rapid relief for kidney and bladder issues in both sexes. It claims to ease urinary passages, reduce water retention, and aid in passing urine quickly, with sales through WALKE & ILLIAMS in Norfolk Virginia since 1878. Also cites Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy's epidemic success and promotes its efficacy for bowel complaints.
Justice Tomlin rapidly disposed of a busy docket in the Police Court. W H Ross colored jailed for suspicion of Soul-Non robbery, ordered to Portsmouth within half an hour. Dincey Cook fined and jailed for assaulting Hattle Lewis with a beer bottle and an axe. Kayton fined for intoxication. Griffin dismissed on theft suspicions. Several minor cases resolved. warrants issued. marriage record shown. Obituary notes Mrs Emily Stiles dies after seven weeks illness. funeral set for today. Notices warn removal of time weeds. civic garbage and ward improvements outlined.
A fragmented advertisement style notice urges readers to visit The Casket for midsummer clearing prices on sterling silver wares and other goods, promising acceptance of greenbacks and silver coin. It promotes Imperial Cafe offerings and Levy Bros discounts, and notes a Northampton steamer excursion schedule with vague timings.
In Turf Field and Farm a warning against inexperienced drivers during extreme heat. Cites horses collapsing in streets and advises employers to hire skilled drivers who monitor exhaustion. Recommends removing horses from harness at once, cooling, and giving cold water and ether camphor mix to revive, plus open air stabling and sparing feeding for two days.
Baltimore August 14. Negotiations for settlement of the Southern rate war have made progress though not publicly admitted. Outside interests aim to prevent renewed hostilities after Judge Stapleton’s hearing tomorrow. If no agreement arises Seaboard Air Line may cut into Southern Railway revenue, affecting other roads. Pennsylvania has shown interest. Deadlock persists and holds significance.
A Columbia City florist Mr David Blackwood on Colley Avenue in Atlantic City ward reported a decoy message inviting him to his home to quote for floral decorations. While he searched for a key the burglar had entered his residence and stolen clothing money watches. The decoy messenger is believed to be the burglar.
Obituaries and funeral notices for J H Higgins at First Presbyterian Church Elmwood. J H Hill service in Drewryville Southampton County. Holland family notice at West Highland Avenue. Emily Stiles death in Goth year. Quillen James L Quillen funeral at Atlantic City residence.
Forecast notes mild temperatures with a slight rise in Virginia and partly cloudy skies with local storms in North Carolina. Expect southerly to westerly winds, warmer interior, and a posted barometer pattern across the Atlantic coast. Also lists port calendar sunrises and moon phases for August.
Metrological data from August 13 to 14 show a maximum of 89 and a low near 60 degrees. Normal temperatures and departures are listed, with trace rainfall in the last 24 hours and since August 1. J J Gray, observer, notes twenty-four years ago electricity as mechanical power was unknown, contrasting with current investments of about 500 million dollars in electrical machinery.
In the current year when the trading public seeks bargains our ads are plain statements of facts about our business. There are no misrepresentations we will prove our assertions always and buyers will get exactly what is advertised.
Advertising copy outlines white organdie and striped fabrics in multiple finishes and prices from 2c to 69c per yard, including Nile blue organdie and Shanting Pongee. Notes a summer corset department and aims to stock complete ranges in high or low grades, with prices ranging from 39c to $1.90.
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