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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1897

Page

2

Reformation lecture and charity event at Academy of Music

Last night at the Academy of Music Mrs. J B Monroe of Philadelphia presented a Reformation lecture with stereopticon views before a large audience. The program supported the Retreat for the Sick as proceeds go to its new hospital, with over 150 ladies and Beavemen attending and a multi-part stage presentation featuring Luther and monastic scenes. The show will be repeated tonight, with ticket sales by Retreat for the Sick representatives to settle accounts with the academy’s treasurer.

Academy of Music Minroe Philadelphia Brfourth Luther Am- Peror Chavies V Germany Megara W. T. Moore Stephenson EL Ed. Perebee HH. Chavery Ph Peanons Hloner Lee Rifles Pwurth Union Lew Stifles Ethel Neely Italy Virginia Mya Tlaanih Muste

Daughters Celebrate Great Bridge Battle Anniversary Reception

Daughters of the American Revolution Great Bridge Chapter plans a private reception Thursday evening from 8 to 10 at the regent Mrs Ling Nelson Page. The event honors the Battle of Great Bridge with papers on the historical lesson and heroism, plus songs and readings by Yeaman and Mrs W T Broecke.

Great Great Bridge Otis Mes Ling Nelson Page Se. Heo Yeaman Roltye Moe Fest Patelot

Talented Somolak Tans and Local Music Night Observed

A Newport News Sunday event showcased Miss Aliee Jones of Norfolk performing with pianist Prof Jones. Patrons praised the vocal mezzo and piano duo, noting strong reception despite weather. The Virginian highlights includes praise for Miss Pitchelt’s doors and the overall musical evening.

Vref Jones Newport News Bam Aliee Jones Norfolk Prof. Jones

Lost Cyan tobacco and reader push to strict duty

Fragmentary wartime style note urges readers to resist tobacco and maintain duty while criticizing complacency. Names listed include LW Davis and Wright Bros Tobaccos C St Charles MS as manufacturers and agents. Document reads as a branded warning card featuring a call to abstain and persevere.

LW. Davis W. Todd Ate John L. Farant Wright Bros, Tobaccos C St. Charles Major J. KE. M. Wright

Robbery case tied to Elkton saloon bartender Bunkley

In Police Court Joseph L. Bunkley, a white prisoner, faced charge of robbery. The case was continued, and he was committed to jail. It is alleged that last October he robbed Strong Parker, captain of an oyster boat, of a gold watch, later recovered from a Church Street pawn shop where Bunkley pawned it in his own name. Detectives Heppel and West arrested him Sunday morning.

City Hall Square Ball Joseph L. Bunkley Watt Bunkley Elkton Ealoon Strong Parker Church Street Heppel and West

Justice Tomlin Sentences Cascade of Small Offenses

Local court records show multiple verdicts from Judge Megrein including short terms for drunkenness vagrancy and larceny. Several defendants, many identified as colored, received fines and brief jail terms while a divorce action between Annie C Hogpard and J T Dopo was granted.

Dypree Kismet Thion G. Judean Poe Minerva Mes Jideon They Suv Aorp They Suv Aorp In, Her Rhe Ape Vy Dings | Vepestte Tie Charger, Treamadenns Sultans Young Hstor Coma Otlow

Orphans Bazaar Draws Crowds at Opera House Benefit

The Deliehttn Entertaimiment at Cheech street’s Opera House drew large crowds with Mrs Frank Conningham and Mr George J. McDernin of Portsmouth appearing among performers. A portrait by Mr. Morrisobie and a fine parlor furniture gift from Mr John W. Loughran were noted as donations. Robert Downing presents a program at the Academy of Music next Friday, with plans for a grand event at the Academy tomorrow evening featuring DeWalt Hopper and a first presentation of Captain John at the New York theatre in a noted comedy opera run.

Alrut Howse Cheech Street Frank Conningham Oat Richmond Jon Plitewil Maw Cheorge J. McDernin Portsmouth Aternoan Elihiren Norfolk Ohn Loughran Wie Morrisobie

Old People Benefit From Medicine At Burrow Store

An advertisement claims a bowel and kidney regulating remedy named Mleelite rite helps older adults. It says the product contains no whiskey or urinary toxins, acts as a tonic, mildly stimulates digestion, strengthens organs, and improves bowel function. Sold at Burrow, Martin & Co.'s Drug Store for 31,000 per bottle.

Burrow Martin & Co

Woitive Thom Sow and the Copeland Dog S200 Tale

Fragmented item mentions Woitive Thom Sow and double word phrases about a dog and a shop. It references a patrol, a bank street near the court house, and a narrow mind concept, with unclear dates or additional entities. The readable parts suggest a historical public notice or advertisement fragment with place names and prices.

Sainte Aloo Sein Mind Bros Hellis Court House

Navy Yard Dock Expansion Debate in Congress

Virginia congressman William A. Youre opposes privatized naval work and pushes expanding Norfolk yard dry dock to accommodate the largest ships. He argues government yards should handle the work, with Hampton Roads as a strategic point, resisting Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co.’s private dock proposal.

Newport News Ship Building and Biy Deck Company James River Virginia Washington William A Navy Newport News Congress Secretary Long Norfolk Navy Yard Navy Department Nas Mampton Rands New York Newa Privwete

Representative Young Pushes Major Virginia Waterway Funds

Special Dispatch from Washington reports Representative Young introduced a bill appropriating 400 000 to widen a channel to 600 feet and deepen to 60 feet between Hampton Roads Ma yward and nearby areas. It also items 150 000 and 100 000 for Portsmouth and Newport News public buildings. Young urged Treasury action for Norfolk public building work and signaled push for higher funding later.

Virginian Washington, D.K Youngs Hampton Mays Ward Portsmouth Newport News Young Treasury Norfolk

Isle Davis and the Night Study Hour Recital

A damaged note outlines a talk by Isa Davis, ex-pickpocket, at a Bible eliss night. It mentions orchestra practice, a board meeting Friday, and a memorial department reception planning for the first session ending December 1st and the second session beginning June. The Royals hold a large meeting this season next Sunday.

Isa Davis Board of Mreetors Op. Ti Ohe Mine Orial Department Heroe Jon Royals Amy

Frank H. Gale Jewelry Co Announces Diamond Watch Club

The Frank H. Gale Jewelry Co offers new Diamond and Watch clubs tied to the Weathered and Chrey line with weekly payments of $1.00 not an instalment plan. Manager A. Wook emphasizes expert eye services and pride in engraving, with discounts and free examinations after Christmas.

Giale Jewelry Co Gale MBE WW. Gale Dor A. Wook Vilas New York Tr. Gate Jewelry

Weather Report for Virginian and North Carolina Dec 6 1897

Fair conditions for Virginia and North Carolina with warmer southerly winds noted. Offshore forecast lists sunrise at 7 05 and sunset at 4 60. Meteorological data show maximum and minimum temperatures around mid forties, no rainfall in 24 hours, and a slight departure from normal since January 1. J Gray, Observer.

Touby Washington North Carolina Department of Agriculture Norfoll Susvess Teres Wwe J. Gray

City in Paragraphs and Curiosities of Interest

Local notes mix legal business social events and accidents. Dr C F Newbill returns to Mr A P Thomas on Rimand street for legal work. A battalion drill is set for the Armory next Thursday evening. The Hebrew Feast of Hanukkah begins December 1. A war meeting for The Frances Warnes is held at the Girls Home on Brewer Street. Epworth M B Church hosts a Live Rosebud society benefit evening next Tuesday. Past Grand Regent Jamison of Alexandria and other officers will be honored by Pocahontas Cornell Novaga IRA and Dr W J Pettus of the Cape Charies quarantine receives two months leave. A two month leave implies travel to Europe. A fire at No 7 Avon Street causes $50 damage. Epworth Lewrye of Huntersville conducts services at Fluaptersville M B Church tomorrow night. Norfolk ladies assist. Mr Boh Stet of Sunno Baltimore visited Norfolk then returned home. Fog and weather details mention clouds in Norfolk. A house explosion on Sport Street near Cumberland is extinguished with water. Miss Margaret Hagsard to marry Mr Tywe Coleman of Princess Anne. An accident injures Mr Ode in a bicycle incident. Morris plans a furniture sale at his home with a large line of furnishings rugs and more.

C. F. Newbill Thomas Rimand Hannacuh Frances Warnes Brewer Street Epworth M. B Rosebud Society Jamison of Alexandria Pocahontas Cornell Novaga Ira W. J. Pettus Europe Avon Street Flamintes Epworth Lewrye Huntersvilee Baltimore Norfolk Frio Sport Street Cumberland Mrt Brand Crook Margaret Hagsrard Wr Pth Haggard

Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Consumption Says Merchant

Mr R B Greeve of Chi howle VI testifies he suffered consumption and was given up. After trying all remedies he found relief with Dr King’s New Discovery. He claims the medicine cured him and he resumed business. Free trials at Murrow Myrtin Co.’s Drug store.

R. B. Greeve Chihowle Kies Amy Tr. King Dr. King Murrow Myirtin 4 Co

Susie M. Teddick and infant son notice

At the residence of her parents No. 2? Mow Street on Sunday Dec 5 1907 Teddick infant son of Charles and Naomi Mitchell aged several months. Funeral from the premises Tuesday Dec 7 at 2 o’clock PM. Friends invited to attend.

Teddick Pirents Mow Street Bunday Rowland To Charles Naominy Mitel Sidivs

Memorial Services of Norfolk Lodge Honor A J Montague

A large audience at the Academy of Music witnessed memorial services for Norfolk Lodge No. 2 B, P.O. Ellis. Hon A J Montague, Virginia Attorney General elect, gave the memorial address. Music by Prof A St Koerner and a full choir accompanied readings, prayers, and songs ending with benediction.

Academy of Music Norfolk Lodge Nao P.O. Ellis Wagner A. St. Koerner Lloyd John T. Pletcher John W. Ch John O'Keefe Woodward Lodge D. BR. Eberson A. cC. Tuppan A. J. Montague Virginia Montagne J. T. Wilson Audienc A. I. Koerner Dro Mack J. J. Hall Allin A. Hanekal Wm BG. Martin Hoenar W. Om Mayo Nora Lloyd Bible Hike Weil

Browns Time for Fancy Work and Materials Check

Joseph Brown at 210 Church Street notes a mail drop about raw materials and a file and wash twist. He urges readers to tend to themselves and not forget others while acknowledging being too busy to write more.

Joseph Brown Church Street

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