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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1896
Page
4
A compendium from Portsmouth notes Miss Mamie Ney travels to Baltimore, a family quarrel settled before Justice Rutter, and various visits, sales, and notices. A small fire near Smoky Town caused little damage while a pigeon shoot is planned at Port Norfolk. Funeral arrangements for Judge C W Hill and Mr John Catherell are announced, with other local alerts and civic updates sprinkled through the day.
A fragment recounts a 1893 exposition moment when the white world wonder arch and dome dominated the scene. Ayer's Pills supposedly received a world’s preference prize, with Chicago-Nice and a record show mentioned as part of the era’s promotional pageantry.
The pills have enjoyed continuous public success since their preparation and fulfill their promises where others fail. The World's Fair medal of 1893 recognizes their worldwide popularity, underscoring a long record of reliability.
Mr R Brooks visits Gloucester County and finds his horse at EB C Brooks Co stables with ear cut and a deep neck gash. The injured animal weak from blood loss. Constable Whitehurst arrests a man named W H Jenkins for fighting. Justice Rutter fines eight dollars twenty cents. Jenkins resists, is jailed for 30 days, and faces additional charges.
During a mid afternoon Norfolk County storm at Schroeder Hill heavy thunder and lightning struck two trees in front of the church, killing a horse and a mule while stunning a boy who regained consciousness. Several passersby sought shelter under the trees and all others escaped uninjured as the party chose to move on rather than risk further harm.
A suburban resident returning home Friday night encountered a Black man who asked for the time. When told the youth did not know, the assailant advanced as if to rob him. The youth drew a gun, the man fled, two shots were fired, and the outcome is Unknown.
Calvary Baptist Church led by Rev P S C Davis holds Sunday School at 9 30 with W H Rodman as Superintendent. Pastor preaches at 11 and 8. FP U will meet at 2. All invited. Fourth Street Baptist Church pastor to preach at morning and evening services with morning subject Dead.
Morning attempted trunk theft ends in a scuffle on Columbia Street as two darkey suspects clash with the owner who cannot hold both thief and horse. Purchaser of the old Clubhouse plans a Brighton move but Russian Jews acquire the building to convert it into a synagogue for $500. Eleven Plymouth Rock pullets stolen from Mr. Trant’s Park View coop. two fence pales and locks removed during the raid. Jacob Winning der’s Prentis Place home broken into, axe used to force door, valuables and clothes taken. Buffalo Lithia Springs sees a surge of visitors led by General Peyton Wise and others. social events with Mr. Taylor’s party and Miss Powell noted. prize awarded in a guessing contest at Dr. Laird’s cottage.
A vintage health ad extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for kidney and bladder support. It claims the tonic gently stimulates urinary organs to prevent stagnation, flushes waste from the system, and aids digestion and liver function, portraying the remedy as safer than neglecting urinary health.
Many adverts offer a one week sale at Lawrence and Welton and other High Street stores featuring calico, ginghams, embroideries, shirt waists, and hosiery with deep discounts. Highlights include yard prices for fabrics, reduced umbrellas, parasols, and dress goods, plus a Bay Line steamer to Old Point at 7 p.m. on select days for 60 cents round trip.
North Carolina officials release the state August crop report based on 96 counties and 950 correspondents. The drought and heat have reduced yields in rice corn cotton and tobacco while peanuts and fruits show mixed results. Republican leaders endorse most Populist ticket despite internal splits and discuss possible electoral deals in Raleigh.
The Natches Democrat notes a Sunday law that would require saloons and business places to close from half past midnight to noon while open for trade during all other hours, mirroring secular week patterns. It also reports Marseilles, France, finishing a drainage system comparable to Paris at a cost of $7,000.
From Fort Wayne Indiana dated November 29 1894 a reader recounts forty years of heart trouble with fainting weak spells and palpitations. After two years of Dr Miles remedies including Heart Cure and Restorative Nervine one bottle stopped heart trouble and restored sleep and daily function. Promotes free book from Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
A notice states that 13 shares of the Portsmouth Gas Company stock owned by M. W. Armistead have been lost. An application will be made to the company for renewal of the time by the heirs of the deceased, M. R. Armstead. A funeral procession is ordered for John F. Cutrist on Sunday at 4 p.m. from the Independent Steam Engine Company No. 1 on South Street in full uniform.
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