19 Jan 1897
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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1897
Page
1
An advertisement touts Lightning Hot Drops as a universal remedy for internal and external pains including toothache earache and headache plus corns chilblains and frost bites. It promises rapid relief for stomach disorders and old wounds and claims safety for children while asserting a price of 26 cents per bottle.
The Baptist Young People's Union of Freemason Street Baptist Church plans a reception Friday at 8 p.m. The committee apologizes for mis delivering invitations due to changed street numbers and invites all church members and congregation to attend.
The Virginia legislature and Southern states observe January 19 as a legal holiday honoring General Robert E Lee. Banks and public offices in Norfolk close, post offices run to Sunday hours, and schools close or dismiss early. A Pickett Buchanan Camp banquet, and a famed eulogy by Senator Benjamin HLH, mark the day amid further cotton market notes from Texas to New Orleans.
Norfolk items report uniformed gatherings and badges for local members while a tornado warning looms for next Monday. Rev Dr A Coke Smith returns to Lynchburg. Harry Walton ill with grip. Various residents arrive back home from Boston and Liverpool. A Norfolk oyster thief is jailed. a horse found on Church Street is impounded. A gun drill by the Norfolk Light Artillery Blues is planned at Armory Hill. many civic events and memorials are noted at camps, hotels, and local halls.
A young man brought two ducks to The Virginian claiming Captain Hudgins sent them to Mr Collins. No Collins or Collins employee found. many Captains Hudgins named in directories. Despite daily inquiries staff and Hulls awaited calls. two employees had ducks for supper.
J B White, extradited from Norfolk to New York to answer forgery charges, has not yet been tried or bailed. Bail of 2500 dollars set by Court of Quarterly Sessions remains unmet. Counsel Ivor A Page returns to the city. New York lawyers Friend and Mouse to defend. Hon John Wise unavailable in criminal court. Captain R W Tomlin and C Brooks Johnston at Sing Sing reviewing evidence. Also: Gospel Mission meeting at Chapel Street at 7 p m. Hood's Sarsaparilla touted. Levy Bros advertise deep discounts on cottons and muslin underwear at 344 Main Street.
President Wolfman of the Seaboard Air Line endorses Harris Lithia Water as the best lithia water he has used. He states it has done him much good and calls it a valuable remedy offered for sale by M. I. Dodson, at the Atlantic Hotel Burrow, and by Martin & Co.
Dr Young presides over revival at Park Avenue and Dr A Coke Smith preaches for Union Mission. Deacon elected at Freemason Street Baptist. Lizzie Lawrence speaks at First Baptist and Epworth Methodist. Rev J H Amiss tasked with Higher Criticism paper. John J Lloyd preaches at Grace Episcopal. Makemie League set for First Presbyterian with Dr Kerr as speaker. Christian Science meeting led by Miss Mary Way at Granby Street library. Park Avenue revival continues with two sermons by Dr MacGregor. Union Mission collections across churches reach several amounts. Heptasophs sermon by Rev W J Young extols servant leadership amid critique of modern press. Sunday School rally at Church of Christ Disciples features multiple speakers. Mr Capps praised for selling tickets to entertainment. Central Avenue church records strong Prospects as Dudley preaches. Dunaway to supply Richmond pulpit while Wright rests in Florida.
Mrs Henry Fry of 4 Flint Place South Boston Mass reports her daughter suffered severe St Vitus dance losing speech and arm use but after using Dr Greene's Nervure blood and nerve remedy improved dramatically after six bottles she can talk and has full arm use Dr Greene offers free consultation at 35 Westeth Street New York City for nervous and chronic ailments.
Dr. Dunaway, a respected member of the Dunaway family long prominent among Virginia Baptists, has just concluded a successful pastorate at Churchland Virginia. He will commence new duties in February, preaching for the first time on the Sunday in that month.
Captain Joseph King, a famed Atlantic coast diver from this city, lies in critical condition at St. Vincent's Hospital after a stroke likely triggered by hours in ice cold water during a recent wreck dive. He was found wandering in Frenchtured Street wearing a skull cap sweater and one shoe, then became ill hours later.
Hebrew Mr and Mrs Ephraim Jacobs renewed vows at their residence on Mariner Street on Sunday in a Jewish ceremony conducted by Rev Dr B Everson of Chef Sholem temple. The couple had been married four years ago in North Carolina and a banquet followed the ceremony.
Prof Garfinckie of Vienna delivered a lecture on phrenology at Montefiore hall last night. The talk focused on the science as it relates to women and was praised for its instructive content and engaging delivery.
A joint City Councils committee debated relocating overhead wires underground. They backed heavy insulation for electric and trolley wires, considering safeguards. The committee adjourned to Monday to hear more witnesses before drafting amendments for a September implementation. A separate Special Water Committee met to plan its inquiry into city officials and water supply with limited public access.
A fragment urges buyers to sample crackers rather than relying on dealer claims and to let the mayor argue their merits. The text implies a decisive preference for a brand named FOX'S XXXX but is incomplete and lacks clear event or outcome.
Headquarters Pickett Buchanan Camp Norfolk Va January 1 iko7 Attention Comrades A Si'k ielal meeting will be held in the hall tonight Tuesday evening at o o'clock After business they will observe Gen MR Lee birthday Comrades in uniform or wearing badges By order of HH C WOODHOUSE Commissioner T G JACKSON Adjutant Ledger copy
The Metropolitan Loan of Pich at No. 10 Bee Street adds Jonas Bennett as partner, expanding capital for loans from a small amount to 1000 dollars. The firm sells jewelry and diamonds with a window display praised, while Dennellys run the business. Jonas Bennett is a well known young partner strengthening the enterprise.
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