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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1897
Page
3
Christmas shopping surges at Greenwood’s The Casket with a wide stock including silver novelties priced from 18 cents to hundreds. New jewelry arrivals and low prices promise two weeks of sale heat with slippers boots and rubbers heavily advertised. A winter clothing push follows with fur consignment and a note about scholarships at Southern Burnband and Business University beginning January 3.
The First Lutheran Sunday School on Charlotte Street hosted a Christmas program with a large audience. The tableau depicted people at the foot of the cross and featured a full schedule of choral numbers, recitations, and medal presentations for faithful attendance. Other services at Disciples' Church and Union Chapel showcased Santa Claus arrivals, ship arrivals, and boys with presents as part of holiday entertainment.
The funeral at St Peter s Episcopal Church drew a large crowd with Rev Woodson and Rev Gatewood officiating. Pallbearers included Howard Williams James Hull Clifton Baxter and others. Interment at Elmwood Cemetery followed. The Local Board of Improvement met to review street, police, and school work with future sewer projects and a free Jolt Street bridge planned. Also report of a large Christmas Sunday school event at McKendree with Rev Chander leading prayer and performances by Mary G. and Mordaunt Etheridge.
Watch night services set for 11 o clock at Christhan Memorial Temple Lonighs led by Rev J P Barrett D D. Nearby churches Morin Avenue Baptist and Colley Memorial Presbyterian announce evening events and a Christmas program mixup caused some attendees to be disappointed. A frame double tenement is under construction on Campe avenue near Colley avenue owned by Mr Peter Smith. Central Avenue Baptist church Tarnest Workers meet tonight with musical and literary program and 10 cent door charge. Mrs Buchannon’s residence hosts the meeting and Mrs Wille Benston plans a year end watch party to welcome 1808 and visits friends in Richmond.
Washington reports the Comptroller of the Currency James HM Eckels will resign effective tomorrow. Charlies G Dawee to assume the post next Monday. Eckels plans to travel to Chicago to begin retirement.
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, and other skin eruptions with a money-back guarantee. It also promotes Nervous Troubles cured with animal extracts and offers a free book from Washington Chemical Co. in Washington, D. C.
Mrs. F. W. Miller of Thalia, Princess Anne county, says green gill oysters from Lynnhaven threaten thousands of dollars in sales. High tides and weed have colored shells, though taste remains sound. buyers fear the green gill, harming demand. Dealers fear a rough season as shipments fall and prices drop.
An article discusses upcoming public tests and pleas tied to a health product. It mentions Stomach Bitters and To stetters remedies, with references to publication by Nostetter Company and distribution details. The piece emphasizes widespread use and test readings, including testimonials and importer information.
Thanksgiving service at Gravee Biaptise church tonight at 8 o'clock with a second 12 o clock event. The program includes a special feature, musical or song service, and a short aid sermon. New Year's greetings follow. all are welcome for a pleasant evening.
Mrs Mary Tird Wearrietyry asserts her child is worth millions and credits a quarter bottle of One Minute Cough Cure for curing croup colds and lung troubles. She mentions Protter Teo Walker and Trafic Smith in Norfolk and Nerkley.
Special sale items include 100 table covers from 4 to 12 for four to twelve dollars, 30 pairs of portieres at reduced prices, and 100 ready made dress skirts to be closed out by next Saturday Christmas Day. Cloak and cape sale continues with same discounts.
A small ad offers ladies capes at deep post holiday discounts. Capes once selling for 5.00 to 6.00 are offered at 3.75 each as remaining stock to clear before New Year.
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