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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1897

Page

2

Orphans Bazaar Attendance Tops Week’s Crowd

A large audience enjoyed a lively Orphans Bazaar program last night featuring Mrs J T Kenny in a violin solo, Mrs Gera Polford Puller in a vocal solo, and Mr Pe Ally in reels. Tonight George P McCarrick will recite by request and an afternoon entertainment will please the orphans. The Ancient Order of Hibernians hosted a gate dip dinner and supper, while young contestents for prizes performed well and the fall season shows gratifying success.

Proubly Basgaar Lst Ut Iest J.T. Kenny Gera Polford Puller Pe Ally Peorge P. McCarrick Order of Hibernians

Rathbone Lodge Knights of Pythias Installed in City Banquet Held

The Rathbone lodge Knights of Pythias in the city was installed as a full branch last evening with 31 members. Officers include Past Chancellors Anderson Cherry Turner Lesner and others. General Turner installed the officers with Colonel Barwards present, and a midnight banquet followed at Lints and Garrett’s with elaborate tables and a generous feast.

Rathbone Lodge Thomas J. Anderson J. W. Cherry J. A. Turner John Ul. Lesner Gommanier Morris W. HW. Cheek Previto Ernest W. Turner George Sturminger J. J. Barker Winance Jokeman Lesner Hawk Carter J. MM. Kegebeln J. B. Chase L. T. McGuire Claude James Allen V. Holmes W. W. Gordon Turner Taylor

Thackeray Literary Society election and Christmas drive

A Thackeray Literary Society meeting at the YMCA elected J. T. Moreland as president and other officers, adopting a new constitution. The Christmas celebration plan for city children includes a large committee and a dinner, with 600 or more expected, asking for public contributions. A committee will accept funds and applications daily at the YMCA.

Thackeray Literary Society Y. M.C. A. Duelings J.T. Moreland Inom. Taylor Vic Afr Wt. C. Warris J. A. Keel- Ine

Bleekie Bitters Promoted For Old People Health

Old people and patients requiring medicine to regulate bowels and kidneys are advised Bleekie Bitters. The tonic acts mildly on the stomach and bowels, strengthens organs, and aids digestion. Electric Bitters also praised as an excellent appetizer. Price fifty cents and one dollar per bottle at Burrow Martin & Co.'s Drug Store.

Yparne Pierce Burrow, Martin & Co

Rudolphi and Wallace Garments touted as superior

Phiem Xow and Ci plereine of Yor S34 Pridn are described as neat dressy solid leather footwear. Made at the same factory and stock as OUR 82.00 PATROL with Narrow, medium and broad toe options, available only at HELLER'S Houston 64 Bank St opposite Court House.

Heller Houston A Bank ST Oppo Court House

Why Regular Physicians Fail to Cure Female Diseases

A regional medical quarrel over female illnesses leads to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The article portrays the failure of some family doctors to diagnose and treats women’s complaints and promotes Pinkham as expert for female ailments, citing many testimonials of success from women seeking advice in Lynn Mass.

Ilse Lydia 2. Pinkham Lynn Mass America

Weather Report and Observations for Polar and Virginia

The weather report notes fair to misty conditions in Polar Washington D C with morning showers evening rain and southerly winds. Virginia expects partly cloudy skies with local showers and south winds. Temperatures show a maximum and minimum with mean humidity and rainfall figures for the Norfolk area. METEOROLOGICAL DATA: observed temperatures, rainfall since December 1, and departures from normal are listed by J. J. Gray, Observer. In a separate item, four Sierra Leonean men stranded in Newport News after the British steamer Holy Rood left them behind seek aid. authorities plan transport back and may fine a Newport News lodging keeper Mitchell for sending them here.

Polar Washington, D. C Virginia North Carolina U.S. Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Norfolk J. J. Gray Newport News Droweht Sierra Leonne Africa Holy Hood Mitchel Mitchell Steve Jones Church Street Cay Jones Polter

Vote of thanks at Retreat for the Sick meeting

At the weekly meeting of the Retreat for the Sick managers a unanimous vote of thanks was given to Captain Th. P. Sheen and Sergeant W. W. Lamb with their military detachments for their part in the recent Reformation entertainment. Also praised were Miss Brihel Neely for music Mrs Dr Payne and Mrs R if Jones for services and many young participants. The Norfolk press is thanked for use of the plane.

Th. P. Sheen Lee W. W. Lamb Messrs Honard Avery W. T. Moon Gordon Percy Stephenson George C. Reid A. Woodward IU. Pereboe Brihel Neely Dr. Payne R. If Jones Mr. Burke Norfolk Press

Presbyterian Church Notices and Clergy Change

Notices list tomorrow sermons at Presbyterian church Edwards pastor at 11 a.m. 7330 p.m. Sunday School 9 30 a.m. Young People's meeting 6 45 p.m. Second church TEW W. W. Lacy BD D pastor Divine services 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sun day School 2 50 p.m. Young People's prayer meeting 7 p.m. The resignation of Rev W T W Bam ber from Preemason Street Church of Christ Disciples takes effect January 1 next. The pulpit will be filled by Rev CQ Wright, WU N, until another pastor is secured.

What Presbyterian Church Edward Mack Sable Bath School Presbyterian Church Lacy Sumtey Youngs People's Bamber Preemason Street Church of Christ’ Disciples CQ. Wright WU. N

Second Night Christ Church Supper Draws Big Attendance

The second night of the Christ Church supper on Pyoe Mason Street drew a large crowd with a generous sum raised. The event promotes the Bronchial Asthon motioned funds for the insulan fund. Brown's Bronchial Troghes advertised as having remarkable curative properties sold only in boxes.

Brown Hayoe

Brambleton Seeks Free Holt Street Bridge Purchase Plan

Residents of Brambleton and five wards debate making Holt street bridge free to cross at Mahone's lake. City officials back a city purchase or parallel pedestrian bridge with costs shared by city and ward, while council finance committee reviews feasibility amid franchise concerns.

Holt Street’ Bridge Bramble‘ton Wild Dridge Holt Street Tyre Taylor Pe Nance Committee Alantic City Brambleton Holt Street Bridge Atlantic City Bridge Sick Street Bridge Monciner Street Lowitt Brown Avenues Ino Eite Bridge Company Elky Norfolk

Bucklen's Amioa Salve Best Salve for All Skin Ruptions

Bucklen's Amioa Salve advertised as the best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores eruptions and skin troubles including fever sores chapped hands and piles. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and sells for 23 cents per box via Burrow Martin & Co.

Burrow, Martin & Co

Rapid progress on new Citizens Bank and city buildings

Construction surges on the Citizens Bank on Main near the custom house with steel nearly in place and brick rising to one story. The Bank of Commerce remodel on Main near At Jano advances toward Christmas completion. The Monticello Hotel at Granby and City Mall rises with a grand roof, 459 rooms slated. A pump house on City Hall Ave is dismantled for a $6,000 structure of steel and corrugated iron. Clerk's office upgrades include a steel fireproof gallery and 24 deed books and 220 NEs filing. DIED AT ST VINCENT'S: Frank H Whitehillrat of 9 Chapel Street died at St Vincent's hospital at 8 last evening. he was 60 years old, unmarried, with a brother and sister.

Citizens’ Bank Main Street Custom House Bank of Com- Meree Jano Indiana Bray Timestone Monticello Granby Street City Mall Avenue Abell City Hall Avenue Athletic Street Corporation Court ST. Vincent's Frank H. Whitehillrat Chapel Street St. Vincent's Hospital Ofelock le Wag

Patented Terazitian Remedy Promises Relief

A dubious patent medicine ad extols Hipstetter's Stomach Hitters as a cure for rheumatism and digestive troubles. It claims tonics restore health, treat dyspepsia, constipation, and kidney complaints, and speed convalescence, urging readers that medical professionals endorse the product.

Hirge Ant

Christmas Gift Goods and Fresh Groceries Offered

Local ads promote new goods at low prices from Greenwoods on Main Street with daily fresh stock. Powell Co at New Market Space touts specials and designs in brown checked sailings. KNIGUT death notice notes service details. KNIGILY family funeral announced for Friday noon.

Greenwoods Main Street Powell & Co, No New Market Sypmee Rudolihi & Wallace Knigut Church Street Knigily Quucey Street M. I William A

The New Gladiator Returns at the Academy of Music

Robert Downing stars in The New Gladiator at the Academy of Music after years away, delivering a magnificent performance with a largely new version praised for improvement. Eugene Moore as Florian and Alma Kruger as Neaddamin shine, with strong company support. Downing also plans In Fsomar with Kruger as Parthenia. Tonight Samson and Delilah debuts, promising strong appeal. Hoyt's A Stranger in New York arrives next week with Charlotte Crane and a lively cast drawing good audience interest. Huguenie Blair brings The New Magdalene Camille and Galatea next week with a balanced company and star power.

Robert Downing Academy of Music Downing Eugene Moore Florian Alma Kruger Mr. Downing Miss Kruger Samson and Delfiah Salvin Hoyt New York Charlotte Crane Hmttle Hugenie Blair Camille Miss Blair

YM C A Public Meeting Heads Sunday Program

The Young Men's Christian Association holds a public meeting Sunday at 4 pm with State Secretary Coulter speaking on Stones in the Way. Miss Silsby of the Boston Philharmonic plays cornet, I C Tupman sings, and Bearvice will be accompanied by orchestra. Ladies are invited.

YM. C. A Young Men's Christian Association Coulter Silsby Boston Philharmonic Orchestra I. C. Tupman

Browns Great Day for Underwear

Joseph Brown of 210 Church Street is featured in a brief item noting a notable event or promotion described as a great day for underwear. The readable text focuses on this person and location with no additional context.

Joseph Brown Church Street

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