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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1897

Page

2

Health and beauty linked to well being in women

The ad links health to women’s beauty, arguing health shows on the face and that diseases of the reproductive organs cause most sickness in women. It promotes Dr Pierces Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets as cures, urges readers to request a copy of The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser, and provides mailing details for the World’s Dispensary Medical Association.

Dr. Pierce Pierce People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser Cme World's Dispensary Medical Association Main St Buffalo N.Y

Witt Trice & Co Rentals Markets and Listings

Listings of residences rooms stores and flats marketed by Witt Trice & Co. on streets including Bute Boush Duke Grace College Place Fenchurch Main and Church with details of improvements locations and sizes. Offices and multiple properties offered for rent or sale with varied configurations and prices.

Main Street Church Church Street Church Street

Address heavy directory fragment on Granby and Commerce streets

Fragment from a directory listing multiple addresses and storefronts on Granby Street Main Street and related avenues. Contains a mix of store numbers and building labels with scattered street names such as Freemason Water and Commerce, plus hall and bank references. No coherent event or narrative discernible.

Columbia Granby Street Borat Jk the Avenue Main Street Tut Jain Street Freemason Churel Street Biein Street Whareh Street Brore Roailake Avenue Gank Street Mate Street Water Street Bank Granby Commerce Malin

Fire devastates Norfolk Driving Club stables and horses

A major blaze at the Norfolk Driving Club grounds near the Fair Grounds destroyed the stables and burning feed house, killing thirteen valuable horses and injuring another. Total loss estimated near 600,000 dollars with owners including Mr Mariner and Mr Mathner unable to salvage the event's purse. The fire originated on the grounds, leaving the club planning reconstruction as insurance details and costs roll in.

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Norfolk Carpenter Held on Concealed Weapon Charge

Joseph White, a Norfolk, Virginia carpenter, is jailed at the First Precinct Police Station and will face Police Court on a concealed weapons charge. He allegedly harassed two women in a Norfolk woman’s residence after arriving on the Norfolk boat, claimed the white woman was his wife, and was disarmed by Detective Sutton.

Norfolk Washington, D Washington Post Joseph White First Precinct Josephine Norris Thirteenth Street Solog Sly Sutton Promeles Elivina

Local notices mix with events at town venues and court case notes

A jumble of town happenings includes a Select Council meeting, church services, and social notices. Reports mention visitors, weddings, funerals, and minor incidents. A court matter notes a disturbance at the Grantee and Malin Streets corner with names and outcomes awaiting confirmation.

Funeral notices and ship news from Norfolk area

Funeral services were held for Mrs. P Dousherty at St Marys Catholic Church and interment followed at St Marys Cemetery. The funeral of Mrs Mars Chored was held at the Elmwood Cemetery with Rev Mather Printh officiating. Mrs Louisa Harrision, mother of Mrs M Harrizon, died at 24 St Paul Street. service details for her memorial are incomplete. The Granite City steamer arrived and began service between Old Point and the Spit. Merchants and Mechanics Bank elected directors W B Rogers W S Spratley W H Wales Jr John F E Wales and A Cooper. officers to be elected at next meeting.

P. Dousherty Warder Poherty St Mary's Catholic Ohurch St Mares Sirs Mars Chored Looechoek Mather Printh Elmwood Bite Street Baptist Church Norfolk, Willoughby Old Point Railroad Company Granite City Mornivnes Old Point Spit Whholders Woodhugg Merchants’ and Mechanics” Bank W. B. Rogers W. 8. Spratley W. H. Wales Br. W. H Wales, Jr John FE. Wales A. §. Cooper

Financial Notices on Deposits and Securities Transactions

A merchant bank notes discounted paper and negotiates favorable terms for pelts bonds and other securities. It records receipt of deposits and interest allowances, rental of deposit boxes, charges assessed, and exchange drafts. A cable issued to the principal indicates transfer or correspondence related to these transactions.

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Eels Lithia Water Praised By WHR President Holman

WHR President Holman of Seaboard Air Line endorses Lithia Water as the best remedy he has used, noting it has done much good. Sold by M I Druggist at Atlantic Hotel and Martin & Co. Eyes examined free, 362 Main Street. Blurred vision and headaches claimed to improve with proper remedy.

WHR Holman Seaboard Air Line J.T. Harris Harris’ Springs M. I Atlantic Hotel Iw, Martin & Co Byene

Special Sale on Winter Underwear and Provisions

Special sale at Wright's 170 Main Street features winter underwear and Hopkins Steamed Hominy Hulled Corn. Also on offer Elegant lunch mix and Milk quart cans priced at 10 cents each.

Wright's Main Street Hopkins

Hock at Anclor and Lightship No 4 Post Restored

Lightship No 4 has been returned to her post at Winter Quarter Shoat after drifting ashore and being rescued by a British steamer. An evening CAL meeting is scheduled Tuesday at the president's residence. members missing the gathering may face a fine.

Anclor Winter Quarter Shoat Tron Fiampton Roads

Levy Bros Sale Promises Deep Discounts on Goods

A historic advertisement notes Levi Bros at Maulin Street closing out sale of underwear and other items. It claims cures and refunds for freshness, offering half price or less on every piece with crowds expected to grow daily.

E Crowe Rogers Darralyeia Syla Levy Dros Evry Levy Bros Ha Mauln Street

Arrest for Forgery Ends in Virginia Beach Debacle

J B White, a prominent Norfolk wholesale broker and shooting club figure, was arrested Sunday afternoon at 1:30 by Detective Sergeant Heppel at the Virginia Beach depot on forgery charges. Endorsed checks tied to a new shooting club venture on Marin’s Island in North Carolina involved forged endorsements and misappropriated funds, with White claiming he used the money to build a clubhouse and faced mounting questions from stockholders and officers.

J. B. White Mr. White New York North Carolina An Oliver Wink Ile Owhich R.A. Dodson Or. Trons Johieton Viewpr A. White Ccoppness CW Fentress Barre Watcott cortiNentes Stork Aiv White Aire Wileh Seeme Brecaution Podven Johnston Portre Dodson Churge

Infant Son of Mr and Mrs S Tyres Passes Away

In a quiet Sunday morning notice at No Marshall Avenue the infant son of Mr and Mrs S D Tyres is reported as deceased. The fragmentary text notes a residence and family names in a brief obituary style item.

Yrin Fneti Westwortit S. DD. Tyres Marshall Ayenue Patiorinen Ardarch

Merchandise receipts at Norfolk December 1894 totals

Norfolk Chamber of Commerce reports December 1894 merchandise receipts across categories including lumber logs staves shingles railroad ties and hay. Also lists crops like corn oats wheat and rice. dairy meat and fish products. naval stores coal iron and tobacco figures with various units and totals.

Norfolk Chamber of Commerce BRM

Postoffice attracts district attorney interest in postmaster case

In a report from the postoffice district, United States District Attorney White has instructions to prosecute if needed, leaving the decision to proceed to his discretion. Authorities avoided comment, while speculation mentions possible candidate appointments beyond those named. A chest pain remedy advertisement notes Chamberlain's Pain Balm as relief and is directed to readers by local druggists.

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Meeting Notice of Suffolk Street Business Men’s Association

Notice of meeting for the Suffolk Business Men’s Association to discuss recovery measures after a fire on January 10. Joan Mariner, president, and Thomas H. Wilcox, vice president, announce officers to be elected at 7 o clock on Tuesday January 2.

Joan Mariner Nuffolk Larucey Business Men's Association H. Wil.ox

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