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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1897
Page
2
An advertising claim extols perfect health as essential to living and promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy. The copy asserts the product repairs digestion, nourishes blood, restores vigor, and enhances enjoyment, offering a free promotional booklet in exchange for stamps. It cites a mail address in Buffalo, NY.
Real estate broker W H H, Trice & Co advertises for rent a wide array of residences and flats. Listings include 148 Duke Street 81S Bute Street 2.4 York Street and other properties on Duke Street Bute Street Grace Street Yarmouth Street College Place Dune Street Church Street Falkland Street Am Mariner Street 48 Fenchurch Street 10 Hill Street 8 Commerce Street Main Street Water Street Bank Street 60 Water Street Flats and stores at various Church and Main Street addresses.
A scattered list of dwelling numbers and shop addresses along Granby Street and adjacent avenues. Entries include multiple dwellings on York Street Highland avenue Main Street and Commerce with store numbers on Roanoke Pank Water and Bank streets. No narrative, just property listings and locations.
Burruss Son and Co bankers advertise services in commercial and other business paper. They offer favorable terms on negotiations, accept deposits with interest on time deposits, and rent safe deposit boxes. They operate as exchange agents and cable channels to Europe.
An old advertisement for Sheller's One Price Shoe Store on Me Bank Street opposite the Courthouse. Mentions eye exams and eye expert services offered with references to free examinations and guaranteed readings, though the OCR text is garbled.
U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Norfolk records past 24 hours with max temperature 41 degrees and rainfall since January 1 noted. Observations list warmer, cloudy conditions for Tolnr and variable winds in North Carolina Piedmont region with low water at evening.
The article outlines preparations for the inauguration including participation by various Republican clubs and civic groups. It notes the likelihood of large white and colored organizations traveling to Washington, with military units such as the Langston Guards and National Guards possibly joining the parade. Committees are not yet appointed and several clubs from Hampton and Newport News plan to attend.
A scattered local column reports Mrs Whitney Houck traveling to Florida and Miss Jennie Baum visiting Baltimore friends, with several civic and church notices. It notes the Merrimac Club election, visits by Grand Archon Gregory, Royal Arcanum installations, and a traffic arrest on Main Street. Also listed are church services, medical ads for kidney cures, and local commerce notes from Penchwurh Street and Main Street featuring Foster promotions and Rankin’s Steamed Hominy.
W H Lewis & Co and W R Lewis are named defendants in a U S federal case filed today, alleging a debt of 101000 tied to a loan from Finch. W R Lewis is sued individually for 40000 and Lewis & Co for 1000,000 with notes totaling 110000. The Lewises, oyster merchants from Secomac County, Va, face likely little defense as the debt is not disputed.
Norfolk Lodge No 38 BP O Ellis held a ceremony at their hall over the Academy of Music last night initiating seven new members. A regular smoker followed with feasting and toasts. A fire near Bank Street caused property damage and the mascot horse of Engine No 1 was killed en route to the scene. Interments for the masons were at Engine-house No 1 yard. A basketball game and Young Men's union meeting were announced, along with exports and local notices.
Fragmentary report shows Christian Endeavors schedules at Colley Memorial and Lambert’s Point Presbyterian churches with worship times around 4 and 8:20 PM. Names listed include Mandidate Wot Walton and references to Saunders of Prodee ricksburg, va.
The report notes Mr PT Morris as a listed individual associated with a New York matter. It states that personnel deny the proposed Mor premoted scenario. Norfolk remains deemed sufficient, while Fire Chief Martin J. Ryan’s condition improves with walking aid and pain persists from a back wound. Assistant Chief Wether assumes department leadership.
Advertisement notes a sale of lace curtains and portieres at about half price. References Wright's at 191 Main St old number and mentions Virginian newspaper. Also cites fabric and local goods dealers and a tonic remedy sale by M Dodson and others.
No new developments reported as Inspector Clum nears completion of investigation into a $5,010 shortage at the Protothene Lexluston post office. Waller Sharp and other political figures vie for the vacant postmaster role, while endorsements, influence, and prior service shape the field.
A health hint claims stomach derangement stems from poor digestion and warns wind, indigestion, colic, and sour stomach as common forms. Lightning Hot Drops are touted as an immediate, permanent remedy that has cured thousands and is sold in 2 and 60 cent sizes.
Inspector J. H. Wardle of the Washington Post Office Department removed Deputy Postmaster W. V. Wilkerson from duty in Lexington, Virginia, for a $250 cash shortage and inability to account for or explain the missing funds. The Postmistress Mrs. Williams was also relieved of duties as the investigation continues.
The Academy hosts Flat Company on Wednesday evening with discount standing room. Also Sands Across the Sea melodrama returns next Monday and Tuesday with Hartford Courant praising its engaging story and balanced tone. The World stage version features Tarry Elliston and J 2% Little among a full cast, with notable storm scene realism and matinee show today.
A garbled notice lists a patent remedy phrase and advertises Laxative Brome Quinine Tablets for cold relief. It intermixes names, locations, and dates with funeral notices and a partial community church listing, reflecting a chaotic 19th century newspaper fragment.
The Cry Council of Chicago enacted a rule prohibiting hats in theaters under heavy fines for owners who permit hat wearing. Mayor Swift and several ex judges critique the ordinance as unconstitutional or misapplied, arguing the wearer rather than the manager should bear penalties. The debate centers on who bears responsibility when patrons refuse to remove hats.
Proceedings reveal city asks about water supply and bottle trade near Norfolk. Freeman disputes alleged schemes to bottle water, with critics urging council to reveal who profits. Local businessmen Gebris Gn Hastie consolidate to run tailor business under Teasley & Harte name with Beasley settling pre 1887 accounts.
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