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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1898
Page
2
Joseph Brown at 220 Main Street announces his business will finish yesterday with carpenters likely done today and promises no interference tomorrow. The building is greatly changed and improved and customers will see richer offerings in the initial showing at the new location on Saturday.
Local merchants announce New Resolves for 708 and pledge continued public service with low prices. Meanwhile Heller’s Shoe Store promotes a new line of Cold Weather footwear at 64 Bank Street. Gale Jewelry Co advertises limited two week sale of diamonds watches and novelties. Rudolphi and Wallace offer new brown check suiting designs at 33 Main Street.
The article recounts E. Guy Hall of Morris Thin City Law and Totched with the fugitive Joe Cannon. Hall reportedly waited for Cannon aboard a Norfolk wharf and discussed fare to New York. Morris, on the Princess Anne voyage, confirms Hall’s appearance and uncertain plans.
The torpedo boat Winslow at Norfolk Navy yard ordered to Newport to load torpedo gear then proceed to Key West. Hotwlila and Winslow prepare for operations near Havana waters as Navy drills continue in winter rendezvous at Key West harbor with the North Atlantic squadron.
Secretary Towson of the Norfolk Young Men's Christian Association plans to leave after four years to head the Tudway YMCA in Philadelphia. The move excites respect from locals who credit his leadership with growth and strong membership. The Norfolk area pauses as the succession is unsettled.
John Andersen the cook aboard the schooner Olive Parker was convicted of murdering Mate Samers. Attorney George McIntosh hopes for a new trial as the case nears Supreme Court review. Andersen remains in city jail awaiting further proceedings and is treated with special consideration, including daily berry treats.
Invitations will be issued soon for the marriage of Mr George Wass of Norfolk and Miss Augusta Firth of Brooklyn at the bride's residence on February 38th. Several groom's friends from this city will attend as reported by yesterday's Baltimore Sun. Also announced is the engagement of Miss Chloe Tyler Sans to Mr Duffy of the Baltimore bar. The wedding is set for Trainary 6th at 6 o'clock at Holy Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church, notes delayed by the death of Mrs Sams of Norfolk, Virginia, with no invitations to be issued.
Congressman Young with counsel D Tucker Trooke and Thomas W H Willcox travels to Washington to face the House Elections Committee over a contested seat. Dr Wise of William sboro leads the Tennessee challenge, with Jon S Wise of New York and Col James D Brady aiding as the second hearing is set today.
The Ryshton League Club elected W. H. Tyler as president and B. Tirsewell as vice president with James Martin secretary and W. Thorough-BoM treasurer, plus Thomas Williams as board member. The Definite Contract Building and Loan Association re elected W. W. Perry president M. Henna president Th A. Wilkinson secretary H J.P. Willis treasurer W. W. Sale general counsel RC. Byrd local inspector. Real estate sales at the Real Estate Exchange included parcels at Chapel Street, Mariner Street, and No 83 Reiley Street, with prices $2,780 $950 $1,500 $760 and $330 respectively. The funerals of Mrs Julian E. Tush and Mr Lea F. Whittemore were held at Pirates Presbyterian and St Marys Catholic Church respectively, with interments at Elmwood and St Marys Cemetery.
The week of prayer service at Frevimasen Stood Baptie drew large crowds as speakers Rev Wim Judkins Rev McCiner and others addressed "Families and Schools" with enthusiasm. Bishop A M Randolph led the morning session and "Foreign Missions" followed with leaders Rev Barret and speakers Rev Mateher and Rev Wy Moore.
An old newspaper ad touts a one week sale offering Ladies Furs from New York and a health pitch for laxatives. It mentions refunds on druggists, low prices and consignments, with emphasis on bargains and golden sale values.
Lovers of harmony enjoyed two analytical recitals by Dr Henry G Hanchett director of the Central School of Musical Art New York at Norfolk College for Young Ladies. He performed works by Bach Schumann Brahms Chopin Gottschalk Rubinstein Mason and Liszt with vocal solos by Miss Elizabeth A Taylor and Mrs William T Brooke. A final recital is scheduled for this afternoon at 4:30 with further pieces and the aria from Samson and Delilah by Miss M K Ewell.
The Jerusalem Encampment 7 held installation exercises attended by many members. Past Chief Patrick Grover installed officers including George W. Taylor and J. Clubb. A banquet at Minto Hall followed, hosted by Rebekah Lodge ladies, with socializing late into the night. Norfolk Lodge No. 32 will install officers tonight and share a banquet hosted by Rebekah Lodge.
At St Luke's church last evening Episcopal congregation held an Epiphany service in the church calendar. Rev Arthur S Lloyd led the rites in Bishop Randolph's absence with five other ministers aiding. The church was well decorated and the large congregation enjoyed excellent music led by J J Kuphrat with a solo rendition of Heard the Bound of Voices Round the Great White Throne.
Grace Baptist Church hosted a Christmas event for the Sunday school last evening reaching capacity. Children opened with Joy to the World and sang, a scripture lesson was read by Superintendent B S Ferguson, and Santa Claus distributed presents as a brilliantly lit tree greeted attendees.
Frances Barnes society hosts a first social of the year at Mrs Petree’s home at 239 Charlotte Street. The event featured handsome parlors, decorated rooms, and the group’s charming young ladies. No business was conducted, it was strictly a social gathering with noted success and spirit of the Y club.
A lively social evening featured a strong programme with solos recitations songs and a piano piece. Fifteen masqueraders from Mrs Alter class surprised Mrs Miller at her Cumberland Street home before joining the gathering for refreshments in the decorated dining room.
Workmen from York Pennsylvania will start in a day or two to install a 312000 steam heating plant at the Monticello Hotel. The Webster system similar to that used at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond will be used. The project will take about four months with steam distributed from roof to building by gravity and condensed water reheating the boiler. Mortar work on the final section of the top floors begins Monday. crews came from Baltimore.
The Jackson Wight Infantry company reports major upgrades in ten days including new single and double lockers for sober drops, gun racks, Brussels carpet, decorated walls, and new oak chairs tables and desks. Cantwin JT Nottingham is credited for leading the effort which cost about 400 dollars.
A coloured man named Alexander Duke was arrested on Water Street on suspicion of stealing and carrying a bundle of underclothes bed spreads sheets stockings and other wearing apparel. A claimant identified items as hers and Duke faces a morning hearing. A Norfolk inquest obituary notes Mrs Catharine A Wyldon died in Portsmouth and was sent to Wilmington North Carolina for interment, praised for hospitality and colonial lineage.
Dr Wendling unable to reach tonight’s lecture on Une seen Mealties due to unavoidable delay. Postern Murray reports the Tay neham Association notes postponement. George Mia and Mott Ford Wyidhterl’s TH suffer long term health issues. DeWitt's Little Early Risers praised for stomach and liver relief. To Walker Norfolk and Trust & Smith Berkley feature fur sale with children’s furs at low prices.
A crowded paragraph page from the Greek colony scene notes visits by Miss Gardner of Richmond and Miss Janie Plemming Washin of Richmond, local officials, and visitors at the Colton Exchange. It records arrests for theft and unauthorized labor bureau activity, church events, a Christmas holiday Navy officer, and upcoming Union chapel meeting and Virginia Cub election banquet.
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