Conquering Consumtion Through Blood Purification
A promotional piece argues that consumption is curable by purifying and enriching the blood. It touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as curing 98 percent of cases when used as directed, and claims the work is free with a small postage stamp donation. It notes high sales and invites readers to request a 1008 page medical adviser and the free offer from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manya
Fim
Iris Orest
Boas Mever
Pierce
Hay
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Main Streffalo
N. Vo
For Rent and Property Listings on Duke and Surrounding Streets
WH TRICE & CO advertises residences for rent across multiple streets including Duke, Hute, York, College, Yarmouth, and Church with various rooms and improvements. Additional listings cover restaurant space on Hill Street, storefronts on Commerce and Main Streets, and plots on Church Street, with notes on stables, alleys, and available office space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Penchurch Street
Hill Street
Commerce Street
Atobo Sorbet
Yory Die
Alain
Murmber
Church St
Hank Street
Church Street
Old Ber
Main Street
Church
Main St
Five Months of Records Show Bonafide Names
A classified notice promotes a record book listing purchaser names and trades, praising Berenson pattern patrol shoes for comfort and wear. It advertises Hellner’s Corner Street shoe store and notes the Shoes available in gaiter or lace, used by railroad and water trades. It also includes a Norfolk fare notice from Old Dominion Steamship Company and an eye examination service at 162 Main Street by Dr Weck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heller
Old Dominion Steamship Company
Norfolk
Old Point
Hampton
Alzo
M. B. Crowell
The Howard Arrives in Port with Captain Taylor Remains
The steamship Howard returned from Boston to Norfolk Harbor early yesterday morning with the body of Captain J. C. Taylor. The ship, after a foggy voyage, anchored off the Thapawa Avenue, then proceeded to port to deliver the captain’s remains in Boston for interment likely at Cape Cod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campany
Aheotitus
Nor Tolls
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts a “New Great South American Kidney Cure” claiming relief of kidney and bladder pain within six hours. It asserts quick urinary flow improvement for both men and women, with claims of reduced water retention and rapid pain relief, sold by Walke & Williams in Norfolk Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walke & Williams
Druggiata
Norfolk
Infant Carl Snead dies in stove fire accident
At about 9 30 yesterday morning at the Snead home on the corner of Bute and Cumberland streets, two year six month old Carl Snead was badly burned after his clothing caught fire near the stove. His mother smothered the flames but Drs. Gwathmey and Speightnwall could not save him. he died about noon. The family is overwhelmed with grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Snead
Edward Snead
Bute
Cumberland Streets
Nettie
Carl
Mr. Snead
Qin
Fourth University Union Mission Speakers Named
Dr A Tew Coke Smithn and T Mastin will speak at the fourth University Union Mission across multiple churches on Sunday January 17. Rev J T Mastin is scheduled at Queen Street M E Church at 11 am and at McKeendrine M B Church at noon. The mission seeks all forms of aid. Contact the superintendent by postal card for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke Smithn
T. Mistin
University of the Union
Dro Smith
First Presbyterian Church
Cat
Freemason Stree
Baptist
J.T. Mastin
Queen Street
McKeendrine M. B
Tat Jsom
Norfolk Boys Return to Episcopal Male Academy
Norfolk youths James N. Crepory Edward Tayloe Jo an fuliiord and Charles Tihsk, all from Norfolk, have returned to the Episcopal Male Academy in Potom Ton from Stites. The article notes they are doing well and invite other Norfolk boys to join for the second half term. The school offers Shivby-tiiy PUPS and CAN ACCOMMODATE several students for the term at moderate cost with good instruction. Also mentioned is the arrest and sentencing of the armed swindler AO Loew to three months and a $100 fine by the Sorpayrn ton Court. Vita Wri’s whereabouts are unclear but a protest friend says he may surrender himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James N. Crepory
Edward Tayloe
Joan Fuliiord
Charles Tihsk
Norfolk
Episcopal Male Academy
Ploton
van Adetter
Wendorly Stites
Cnaries
AO Loew
Lawler
New York City Forgery Suspect Faces Early Trial
Mr J. B. White is in New York on forgery charges after an arrest Thursday morning by Detective McNaught. His brother, Libin, is reportedly in New York, having left the city in response to an urgent telegram. Mr Johns Wise of New York has been retained as counsel for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. KB. White
New York
McNaucht
Laebin
Mir Dyer
Witte Ovinite
Mir Johns, Wise
Exports of Canal and Pocahontas Goods Cleared
Exports of Canal and Pocahontas cval cleared by Willuam Laub & Co agents for Castner & Curran for the week ending January 1897 show tonnage and value details. From January 1st to 7th, data indicate totals and classifications with a value of 4,812 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas Cval
Willuam Laub & Co
Castner & Curran
Paceccelioscepe
Covese Tees
Csc Cine
Ycee
Preece
Defeated Republican Candidate Visits City Over Contest
Dr Wise Were also rendered name as Dr RB and A Wise, the defeated Republican candidate for Congress from the Sec ol District, was in the city yesterday to gather evidence in his contest against his successor opponent Mr WoAL Younes. The latter has been compiling his side and will be ready to meet the Doctor when the time comes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wise
A. Wise
Congress
Secol
West Rday
Woal Younes
Senate
White
United States District Attorney
Capt
AH. B. Nichols
Somme
Bert
Cleveland
Wisean- Uiches
Gleve
Kimi
President Hoffman Cure All Cold In One Day Ad
An old advertisement touts President Hoffman pills for a one day cold cure with money back guarantee. The copy references Lexative Kromo Quinine Tablets and claims strong relief, listing sellers and endorsers including Harris Lithia Water and local druggists Dolson, Avlanthe Hotel, Burrow, Martin & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee Eusmara
War Lane
J.T. Warvis
Harris’ Springs
Harris Lithia
Mr. Dolson
Oruceist
Avlanthe Hotel
Burrow, Martin & Co
No Chance for Degge in Omco Post, Sharp Emerges
Postmaster Degge’s defalcation ends any hope of his revival as Omco postmaster. Walter Sharp and R. Devercus Doyle vie for the unexpired term, with Sharp backed by Senator Martin and other Washington figures. Congress and the President weigh the nomination as Senate support remains hopeful. Capt. AH B Nichols denies active candidacy though expected to seek the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Sharp
RR. Devercus Doyle
Doyle
Sharp
Ti Ks
Martin
Washington
Nor- Colle
Norfolk Light Artillery Club plans sixty ninth anniversary event
The committee for the sixty ninth anniversary celebration of the Norfolk Light Artillery Drum Corps is announced with Surgeon Leroy Nash chairing. Members include Lieut John Po Kevi, Sergeants M J Perrebee and W T Land, Corporal C J Dey secretary, and other listed associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Lieht
Tiason
B.D. Ames
John Arnold
C. J. Dey
Lost Purse Story Prompts Finder to Return Girl’s Money
A fragmentary tale notes a young girl crying over a lost purse containing ten dolls and her money. The Virginian vows to publish that the fund belongs to a little girl and asks the finder to return it. The piece hints the recipient’s heart may be softened.
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Juerson
Election of Officers for Southeastern Building and Trade Association
Officers elected for the ensuing term include James G. Gill as president B D White as first vice president P L Gill as second vice president Thomas Jo Nottingham as secretary Rh OW Whitehurst as treasurer Wool & White as attorneys James G Gill as general treasurer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern Building
Daonn Association
Corm
James G. Gil
B.D. White
PL. Gill
Second View
Thomas Jo
Nottingham
Rh. OW
Whitehurst
Wool & White
James G. Gill
Trus
Robbery at 270 Chamberami Street House
A thief entered the open front door of a residence on 270 Chamberami Street and stole clothing valued at a bot ch. The house owner was in a shoe shop nearby. the suspect Wis vite Was With Wink Phe chief helped himself.
Special Winter Underwear Sale Announced Citywide
A local ad lists a special sale on all winter underwear with reduced prices at multiple stores. The notice names WRIGTIINS 270 Main Street and Miss Mary Wis CC at City Library Wilding with unclear dates and office hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrigtiins
Main Street
Mary Wis CC
City Library
Wilding
Local Notices and Social News From Norfolk Area
Mixed local items report arrivals and visits in Richmond and Norfolk. Rev J T Mastin lands today, Miss Belle Turner visits Warwicks, church service and hospital updates follow. Several ships anchored Rip Rap weather, Atlantic Danville railroad meeting on 26th Inst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mimor Montionu
Intercat
J. T. Mastin
Richmond
Church Lewis
Belle Turner
Brooklyn
N. Y
Noble L. Warwick
Atlantic and Danville Railroad
Caoptain MH
B. Nichols
Norfolk Post Office
Ryan
St. Vincent's Hospital
W. J. Young
D. D
Haworth Methodist Ehurch
J. R. Brettner
Port Norfolk Electric Railway Company
Philadelphia
Old First Baptist Church
Cumberland Street
Tome
Ch. J. Hart
the News and Tot
Raleigh Tribune
Raleigh
N.C
Kathe E. Otto
Baltimore
Willoughby Spit Road
Old Point
P. Garland
R. MM. Chindler
Berkley
Bock Bay
North Carolina
Ward barge in Newport News alert男
United States revenue cutter pursues the coal barge J Ward of Philadelphia said to carry arms for Cuban insurgents. The Ward has not yet appeared. Also mentions ton of bitters and a Sunday school class event on Duke Street with Mr Thomas Hoyster receiving silver spoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Virginian
Hamilton
Newert News
Richmond
United States Revenue
Newport News
J. Ward
Philadelphia
Royster
Mre Hoyster
Duke Street
T J. Nottingham
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Trice & CO
T. F. Rogers
Columbia Bulling Granby Street
Beret Ala
Lil Dik Street
Main Strees
Wumberind Street
Charlotte Street
Pereus
Wisghtid Avenue
Freemason
Almiet Abe
Slain Street
Cure Street
Roanoke Avenue
Stary Street
Water Street
Dank
Granby
Commerce
Burruss, Son & Co
Bankers
ARMY
Soli
Ana
Accouma In&g
Europe
Market Square
Vv A
Dr. Weck
F. H.make
the Howard
Boston
Taylor
Papersionk
Prom Vhiouia YW
Asile Howard
Pnp
Caprmain Taylors
Acnas Taylor
Balthwyure
Providenes
Dads
Athorwadd
Tavior
Pinatn Taylor
Tinadine
Chatham Bay
Wiliam Crane
Baltinore
Savannah
Cane Henry
Pissengers
Howard
Pires
Montellus
Tylor
Cape Cod
Ae Goo Nive
John i Moher
Ayer
Ol Wotat
Phoolus
Thorsthig
John B. Maher
Eife
London
Montefiore
Mongay
J. W
Cincinnati
Deaties
Caen Ae
Aueupgi Iarket
Wenthst Sims
Wales
Mission Notes
Norfolk Toys
Episcopal Pomale
Lomy
Ty Fustice
Teadee
Sin Rein N Wurcy
Hoffman
Degge
Ile
Omco
Tyler
Wolter
W. W. Degge
Hlim
Norfyulk
Degg
Desec
Isis
Nemer
Congressor
DT Yahnt
Sorems
Itthoe
Ite
Doe
Levy Hros
Mary Street
Keven
Smilton
Herb Medicine Co
Springfield
Hunter
Mae
Maril
WM. Lanahan & Son
R Worthy Smith
Roon
Columbia Building
Messrs. Sars & CO
Will
Ker
B. Flreys
D. Sauls
York Place
L. B. Firey, M.D
Univety OF Maryland
Over
Stor
Vaz
Robert F. Holmes & CO
St. James Hotel
Cooper Marsle Works
Tis Bank St
Roufork
Virginea
Chiobeater
Ginal
Enuinn
Smithfield
HK. Briggs
WIN
Mettowee
Consumers’ Brewing Co
Pong OF
Walter J. Simmurs Ow
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