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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1897
Page
2
Brown's stores boast record sales for a single day and a week with steady demand for Towers and Sea Island fabrics. The ad touts fresh handkerchiefs from 25c to 1.25, Velours and French goods at 10c to 15c, guaranteed kid gloves at 1.00, plus 25c and 50c underwear. Joseph Brown, 210 Church Street.
The trial recounts John Andersen's alleged fatal shooting of William Saunders, mate of the Olive Pecker, during a voyage off Bahia. Witnesses including seamen from the crew testify to the captain’s killing, Andersen’s control of the ship, and the disposal of the body as prosecutors press a murder case with disputes over necessity and self defense.
About thirty ministers from Protestant denominations met at North M. Church for the Ministers Alliance. Rev B I Tucker presided. A committee was named to arrange speakers for the Week of Prayer beginning January 8. A petition will be prepared for the Legislature urging reforms to enlarge the Burte penitentiary.
Rev W J Young preached a striking sermon at Epworth M E Church Sunday night titled The Reformation. The service formed the third in a series on the several religious eras of the world. He traced causes leading to the Reformation and discussed its growth from a denominational view, noting many denominations today.
Trev. J. D. Harte attended the Carrsville Va conference. Evangelists Ireland and Owen reported baptisms and collections. Four received Sunday night. several professed conversion. more than forty added to the church. Meetings closed with large attendance and further followups planned.
Notes of interest announce the Annual Fate and Feast of Waygood Memorial Church hosted by the Ladies' Aid Society. The event occurs Monday through Wednesday December 23 and 24 in Princess Anne County Virginia with Leam Haven oysters for cents and free entertainment each evening including tableaux, dialogue, music and a raffle. Proceeds go to church debt. Rev W W Waller of Franklin filled the pulpit Sunday morning with Rev. Wowlson of St Peter's preaching in the afternoon and Rev John F R Wales at Christ Church in the morning.
The Norfolk and Washington Steam Boat Company offers halfday trips to the National Capitol and return for the maidens tip, priced at $3.00. Passes run from December 22 to January 2, 1Shs, with departures noted during the holiday season.
Advertisements from Shreveport and Station Arizona tout Dr Kings New Discovery as a reliable cure for consumption coughs and colds. Merchants offer free trials and endorse the remedy after decades of use, claiming it never disappoints.
Norfolk Candy Kitchen promotes fresh Christmas candies offered for delivery and sale. Tickets available for trips to Washington at 1. a.m. and Metonsa for 3.50 each, with return validity through December 24. Callahan at Wetlabout notes holiday busy season.
A 1897 weather rundown lists Virginia rain clearing by noon with northerly winds and North Carolina rain clearing in the morning. port calendar times cited. A plan to consolidate Norfolk business groups into a single Board of Trade or Chamber of Commerce is discussed, with leaders proposing names and awaiting committee feedback.
Epworth League of Epworth Methodist Church held a 8:15 pm business session after devotional exercises led by Rev. Dr. Young. Officers elected included J. C. Martin president T. S. Southgate first vice president Mrs. W. J. Freeman second vice president Mrs. C. H. Wood third vice president Miss Virginia Old secretary Miss Annie Odell treasurer and Wiret. Tupman chorister.
In a Sunday afternoon incident off Town Point the Merchants and Miners barge and the Northampton Dump together collided while approaching the bay. The Northampton sustained damaged planking and six timbers but was repaired enough to resume its regular trip Monday morning.
The funeral for Mrs. Pannie A. Hennebery was held at 3:30 PM from her residence at 244 Bute Street, with Rev. Dr. W. J. Young officiating and interment in Kimwood Cemetery. Pallbearers included Major A. Myers, W. J. V. M. J. T. Davis, G. Pollard, Luther White, W. T. H. Trice, and T. Byrd.
Plea circulates to relieve oyster bed taxes as green gilled oysters from Lynnhaven River and Hastern Shore depress sales. Drought and weed buildup clog water flow, affecting oyster flavor and market viability. Norfolk interest grows with public tasting planned at Granby Street, while Delegate Charles Smith seeks legal tweak on oyster takeouts.
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