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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1896
Page
2
An old advertisement notes Hopkins' Steamed ay hulled corn is always in season. It promotes an elegant lunch option with a 2Sihk serving suggestion, priced by the quart at 18 cents.
In police court Judge Tomlin handles a light docket. London Talley, selling liquor without license, found guilty and fined $31.60. appeal noted. Two Brambleton Democrats Whitehead and Jakeman were dismissed. Mary Goodman fined $6.50 for intoxication. Mary Mann fined $5.50 for trespass. George Smith caused $10 damage to peace. discipline by Mary F. Cheesman. A boy, Leroy Brown, suspected of $20 theft on Ocean View train. case continued. Also a dog case involving Joseph Freeman and neighbor Samuel Hayes. Freeman bound over for $25 peace. Local theater notes promote Yale’s The Twelve Temptations and the revived 8 Bells at the Academy of Music with lavish production and scenery.
Among One Cotton Men weather remains hot in Texas while other cotton belts see moderate temperatures and light showers. Liverpool spot sales reach 40,000 bales, with year earlier 3,000 bales. futures ease, London silver down, New York futures quiet with minor declines. U S port receipts total 68,167 bales. Southern market slips slightly. prison inmate Henry Lindsey, jailed at Princess Anne, becomes violent, a guard is assigned.
A satirical critique of appetite and digestion describes Hostettee's Stomach Bitters as a prompt relief remedy. It promises relief from dyspepsia flatulence heartburn and fullness and claims improved food digestion and blood health. It also asserts benefits for nerves mood sleep and various ailments including malaria rheumatism and liver complaints.
The Bryan and Sewall Free Silver Club at Richardson's hall held a large meeting with about fifteen new members. Officers appointed to solicit subscriptions to cover immediate expenses included Groves Morris Mullins Dutton Jakeman. Col George A. Martin gave a lengthy denunciation of the gold standard and praised the Democratic cause. A separate Republicans club formed at Exchange Hall with Edward Robinson as president and fifty members enrolled. Port Norfolk delegates chosen for the September convention. Ex Mayor C W Seabright visiting Norfolk with remarks on Bryan and WV politics.
A young boy, son of Mrs. Stubbs of Bermuda Street, fell over church balusters to the pavement nine feet below. He survived with severe facial bruises and was carried inside by Mrs. Jakemain. his mother was visiting nearby and distraught. The item also notes a Matthews County excursion, a Labor Day march plan, cotton warehouses being erected by F. W. McCullough, and local ads for spectacles and furniture.
Norfolk likely to host a large cotton press for loading Yorden s Steam ships with cotton this fall. Officials from the Southern Railway inspected sites at Pinner s Point and Norfolk to expand docking and freight handling for exports. Progress may include street paving leading to terminal property, while the exact press location remains undecided. Coal exports and an upcoming auction of household goods were also noted in the day s business.
Divine service tomorrow at 11.30, 8 p.m. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Young People’s meeting at Tech Bm V. Charles Wilson, colored, was arrested yesterday by Officer Heppel for stealing a watch and chain and is held for Portsmouth authorities.
Local notes show Broevides Stern and Hornthall couples in Baltimore, Hudson and Hardy travels, Beckham returns from Isle of Wight, Collins duo to Clifton Springs New York, and others visiting hospitals, weddings, or on business. A new electric street sweeper arrives for Norfolk Street Railway. James Pitchett vacations at Niagara Falls. Sail steamers on James river eyed. A disturbance at ferry Elin ends with assailant at large. Grace Trunk and Heith Trunk from Syracuse visit Hodgson Grace street. Trunk to sing at Epworth M E Church session.
Kirn Hall near Park and Brambleton avenues stands as a landmark of Brambleton, housing an entertainment hall and lodge room. The mammoth building cost 20 000 dollars and showcases ornamental workmanship under proprietor Henry Kirn and contractor R E Baylor. Racing boats on the Eastern Branch are listed for today at 10 a m. Captain Telly with Sea Gull, Dr Mtheridge with Winner, R B Cake with Sea Foam, William Clark with Carrie Bryan. A resident alto from Spurgeon Baptist Church choir plans a visit to Great Bridge, Va. J T D Lownesbery, once ill with fever, hopes to travel north next week. An ad promotes Joools Sarsaparina as a cure.
Baltimore and Norfolk Line announces ticket sales from Norfolk and Baltimore at a dollar for one way first class, one and a half dollars for round trip, with tickets valid ten days. Steamer departs Norfolk daily at 7:30 am except Sunday, arriving Baltimore 7:00 pm. Information via ticket agent at Old Point and 58 Main street Norfolk.
Announcement of G A R National Campment events with an excursion to Matthews County. Details mention steamer service, fares, and return validity. Includes routes via Baltimore and Ohio lines, through trains from Norfolk, and tickets sold at stores and by league members.
Washington August 28 1896 Norfolk Weather Bureau reports fair weather for Virginia with variable wind and mostly clear skies east of the Rockies. North Carolina fair with northwest winds. Barometer rising east of the Mississippi and west of the Rockies, falling in the valley. Temperatures generally steady except slight warm in the Northwest and Upper Lake Region. Port calendar lists sun rise and set times, high and low water, and August moon phases. Observed max 78 min 70 with slight departure from normal plus 0.31 inches since January 1.
An advertisement touts unusual attractions and a special sale on 400 dozen gents’ unlaundered Chelsea shirts in sizes 14 to 17, with French yoke extended neckband and pearl buttons. Bleach, damask, high workmanship, offered at a reduced price per inch.
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