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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1896
Page
3
An advertisement claims stomach derangement causes systemic illness and promises immediate relief with Lightning Hot Drops. It asserts the remedy cures wind, indigestion, colic, sour stomach and other ailments, says thousands have benefited, and that it is sold in 25 and 50 cent sizes.
In Norfolk last night a 46 year old janitor Henry Campbell died at Jim Larbour's Norfolk Social Club from natural causes after a long illness. Dora Curtis survived a camphor overdose at Avon Street No. 30. Sergeant Heppel announced two major arrests: Sam Freeman for burglary in Brambleton and James Allen for robbery. Deputy High Constable McGuire had Charles Wisher and Daniel W. Thomas arrested for pushing cart theft. Richard Langley was detained on suspicion of stealing barrels. Police court proceedings set for Justice Tomlin tomorrow.
Weather report from December 12 1596 notes fair warmer in north Virginia and easterly winds for North Carolina with coastal tides and sunrise at 7 09 pm. Observations show 65 maximum 44 minimum with 1.10 inches rainfall since December 17. Also announces a PAC lecture by Rev James C Amber missionary to Japan at St Luke's parish house praising his eloquence and scholarship in the Sunrise Kingdom.
Local society items report Mr G W DeWitt of Chicago as a guest at the Atlantic. Hon Gaston Mears of Asheville and Wes In town. Cove street repair to Avon finished. a church supper held by the Church of Christ Disciples. Mrs Morgan and daughter Lizale of Suffolk visiting Norfolk. Portsmouth Catholic schoolgirls attended St Mary's matinee. Storm damage to overhead lines being repaired. Alfred Stitt, Virginia Beach Railway president, and party arrived by Washington sailer. W D Aydlotte of Parklind street paralyzed. doctors Schank and Leign in attendance. Prof Tl M Hammill to deliver Sunday-school address at Freemason Street Baptist Thursday night, not Epworth as announced. Elizabeth Taylor of Norfolk made honorary non-residence member of Wednesday Music club of Medmond. Charley Johnson, famed pieltist, to box Sam Lanking in Philadelphia on December 17. George Judkins involved in an accident at Atlantic and Dangille Railway. cut head severely, aided by Dr Newton at police station. Mr Henry Mills and Miss Grace Pump married at Third Presbyterian Church Michmond Thursday, reception planned in city hosted by sister Mrs S W Lurnett.
Our Wood and Coal Company advertises prompt delivery of wood and coal with honest measures. The firm lists prices per cord, cord and quantities, and urges patronage from Norfolk and Portsmouth residents. A holiday goods display is promoted for December 12 1896 at Levy Bros and related locations.
Reverend M B Wharton of Freemaeson Street Baptist will preach at Burrow's Memorial Baptist Lambert's Point Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Reverend J R Howerton of Save Pirot Presbyterian will preach tomorrow at 11 a.m. and 7 20 p.m. with Sabbath school at 9 and 2 10 p.m. Young People's meeting at 6 45 p.m.
The ladies of St Luke's church hold a Christmas sale of fancy articles and home made candy today and on Saturday Monday and Tuesday at the store formerly occupied by Adams Express Company. The charitable enterprise will doubtless receive a liberal patronage.
Mr. Truch Miller counsel for Charles Williams, colored, sentenced to hang on January 5, petitions Governor O'Perrall for commutation to life imprisonment. He has planned the signatures of the jurors who tried the case.
The children of St Luke's and St Paul's churches will stage an old folks concert at the M M A Hall this evening at p.m. for the Reid memorial cot fund. The event promises a pleasant program and should draw a large audience.
Special Officer Moore arrested a colored driver linked to Gwathmey and Powell wholesale flour dealers for overloading and impounded the team. He posted bail for appearance at Police Court Wednesday.
J T Jones and Son, acting for D J Turner High Constable, will sell at 10 20 a m all stock and fixtures in store No 47 Church Street known as the Guaran two Tailoring company.
Hoenway Loam and John Reid report a theft on Chapel Street where $180, the savings of many months, was taken. They suspect the thief but no arrests have been made.
The National Bank of Commerce failed to open in Duluth as a posted notice cited insolvency. Directors said inability to earn money forced the closure. Eastern rediscounts noted, cashier E W Mater, deposits fallen from 220000 to 50000 in four months, with $200000 asset and $20000 surplus.
A note announces the execution of Marshall J Mller at San Quentin at 10 o clock. He and Stewart A Green were convicted of murdering and robbing Julius Pier, a Marysville pawn broker, in Yuba County on May 1, 1895.
A fragmented ad mix highlights Narris Lichia Water praised by a local figure, plus endorsements for Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy by Major C. T. Picton of the State Hotel. Other notices promote bargains at Levy's and Nichols, including tailors and garments.
Richmond dispatch notes a suicide by Mrs. Loulga Hicks after prior suicide attempts, guard details, and an inquest not deemed necessary. Also reports urged Cuban recruitment letters to local youths, upcoming Board of Canvassers actions, Norfolk GOP meeting plans, possible Attorney General candidate George Hundley, death of Henry Vogeler, a pardon petition for Mary Carnes, and court actions dissolving an injunction against the Tracion company on First Street.
Bradstreet report notes general dullness with improvement only in a few cities. Retail demand for holiday goods remains cautious, with staples steady but wages and earnings uneven. Warehousing, railroad earnings, and bank clearings show declines. 441 business failures reported nationwide this week.
An advocacy piece extols Paine's Celery Compound as a trusted remedy for nervous exhaustion, sleep loss, and indigestion, claiming wide public and family use. It cites testimonials from E Warren Dupont and notes the product's described invigorating, nerve regulating effects aimed at women suffering from fatigue and poor health.
The weekly trade review notes increases over average levels and a year earlier, with cautious optimism for year end and the new year. Industry output slows in anticipation of better demand, debts and embargos influence steel, cotton prices ease, and failures rise in the U S and Canada while textile activity remains tentative.
Travelers and residents in unfamiliar or malarious climates turn to Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a reliable acclimating remedy. The tonic is praised for aiding digestion, liver and stomach health, and guarding against fever, rheumatism, and kidney issues during long journeys or exposure to varied temperatures and waters.
Applique items offered include table mats and squares priced at 25c 50c 69c and 1 19. Prices depend on size and elaborateness. Scurls and pillow shams offered at attractive figures plus Chenille Covers 6 4 bys at 50 cents. Sunday little things featured. Joseph Brown 210 Church Street Norfolk.
Port wine, imported and domestic brandies including Hennessy, Otard du Puy, Martell, plus fine old Apple Brandy and White Brandy for Sily Peaches. Jamaica rum, Holland gin, champagnes, and related spirits offered.
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