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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1897
Page
5
Brown's at 210 Church street promotes a two day Christmas sale on gems, beauties and pillow shams with substantial price cuts. Items include Applique and Point d Esprit sets, dressing cases, scarfs, and Irish point mats with reduced prices and no refunds.
The third day of John Andersen’s murder trial in Federal Court closed with jurors deliberating the evidence. District Attorney White argued premeditation, while McIntosh urged self defense and a lesser charge, as Judge Goff read instructions guiding verdict options and potential penalties.
Santa Clara and Mr. Rolle Th Coldsmith promote holiday clothing sale by Cannon Ball Clothing Company. Large crowds gather as West manufacture garments go on sale with overcoats and suits highlighted. Health trip notes and welcome to friends mark the visit.
The notice markets guarantees for patent medicines including Dr King s New Discovery and Bucklen s Arnica a remedy with a long standing refund policy. It lists a range of slippers boots and shoes for men and women with prices and sizes and notes the shop location on Bank Street opposite the courthouse.
The Atlantic Hotel undergoes a grand makeover costing nearly $40,000, with marble wainscoting frescoed ceilings and updated plumbing. Dodson’s ownership positions it as the finest hotel in Virginia beside Richmond’s Jefferson and the Chamberlin at Old Point. The interior now features Georgia marble, mahogany, heraldic motifs, stained glass, ornate chandeliers, new telegraph rooms, and a renovated grand stairway, promising enhanced guest luxury.
James O Neill returns to stage with The Dead Heart a dramatic revival tracing the doomed romance of Robert Landry a sculptor in revolutionary France Love entangles Catherine Duval and a noble rival Latour with Landry finally sacrificing for his beloved The production features John A Thompson scenic paintings and costumes by Maurice Merrann plus prior London ties and Miss O Neill’s staging. Also Henshaw and Ten Broeck announce a Christmas road show with strong musical comedy and matinee pricing.
Charles Sydney Smith of Athinta California wed Miss Mottemet Cooke Taylor of Nis city at St Delors Place in a quiet ceremony yesterday morning. The bride wore a green traveling gown and the couple departed by Southern Railway to Columbus, then Atlanta for a rest after visiting Smith’s family. Smith is a Southern Railway man and a young business success.
The Melmyre Furniture Co at 281 and 283 Main street advertised in The Virginian for several days and saw response far surpass expectations. Sales were so strong that they needed to increase staff in every department multiple times as crowds poured in.
The Norfalls District Rawahl of Stewards met yesterday at the M E Church with nearly all members present. Presiding Mider Wiew led as Garlan chaired the meeting. Salaries were discussed with the Presiding Widests salary raised to 81,800 matching last year and the secretary instructed to assess district dues for the coming year. Concurrently Gold and Filvyer trimmed items advertised by Jack Oliver the hatter. He promotes a line of gold and silver trimmed pendents and Indies’ jewelry, plus canes. Store: Genilonen’s, 20 Main Street, Yd door from Vir- Sinbinottec.
Local residents report a small night raid on chicken coops by two men. The thieves stole several Lyehickers from MoM and a similar number from another property before fleeing as Mr McClanans party gave chase. A volley from a double barreled shotgun was fired. both suspects escaped.
Me. OW. Cooke of the New York Philadelphia and Norfolk Railway announces Christmas holiday trips to Philadelphia and New York and return. Tickets are poor for return with danger, start in November.
A 1897 Norfolk Virginian weather section notes forecast for Washington and surrounding states with cooler northerly winds. It also highlights a Christmas appeal by Mr Diggs, toy dealer and Huyler’s candy agent, promoting free Christmas cards and calendars to children amid a bustling window display.
City Water Board and Water Commission held meetings behind closed doors with the press absent. Plans reached remain secret until the next city council sessions. Secret agreements and terms were discussed, with details to be revealed later. A separate business notice promotes discounted goods from Gale Jewelry Co and Rudolph & Wallace selling over the two weeks, while a private funeral is noted for Arrington.
The Christmas rush begins early at Greenwood's with increasing volume as Christians approach. Thousands will be drawn to purchase appealing stock, including silver novelties from 18e and items worth hundreds of dollars. A refined line of fine jewelry has arrived and is offered at attractive prices.
A festive Christmas scene is advertised at Kenny's Modern Vea Stores located at 292 Mall, southeast corner Church and Mien streets. The display features a colorful Urthograph cromoly frame with horn and drum motifs to create a lively holiday mood for customers on Monday morning.
Sowing of the WPCA pench ane on sir The Baltimore and Ollesaltresd offers low excursion rates to Philadelphia New York and points North. For more information contact Arthur G. Lewis at East Street Muet Tel 2010. Children s Furs at lowest prices.
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