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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1897

Page

3

Organ Recital at Epworth Church Draws Large Styled Norfolk Audience

Norfolk notes an Epworth M. G. church recital led by Professor Anton F. Koerner with Miss Lena May Edmonds and others. The program featured commanding organ pieces and a Tannhauser Fantasie on piano and organ. Next recital on Thursday February 9 will pair Koerner with soprano Mrs. John P. Kevill and others. The other feature reviews Lipincott's Magazine February novel Under the Poelchie by Charles Herbert New, detailing treasure scheme aboard a Spanish galleon.

Marnigeont Epworth M. G. Church Ming Anton FP. Koerner Lena May Edmonds M. K. Ewell R. Jones Virgines Roper Messrs VW. OD Crowell W. Lumley J. Iredell Jenkins Charles Borjes Professor Koerner Tannhauser Miss Roper John P. Kevill Bessie Williams Lippinecott Lailone Islands Chirence Herbert New Utley

Local News Briefs From Spring Street and Surrounding Areas

Mr Ackers of Spring street travels to Baltimore while Mr and Mrs Duncan return from Camden to bury their child. Ida Williams of Central avenue celebrates her seventh birthday with a 4 to 6 reception. Curbing on Central avenue near Spring street improves the street’s look. Mrs Avanda Dunbaugh, 63, dies at Camp avenue home. burial to York county today. Monticello hotel foundation delays due to pine log scarcity and road conditions. Second Presbyterian reception postponed due to illness in several families.

Ackers Spring Street Baltimore Duncan Central Avenue Camden N. C Ida W.T. Williams Avanda Dunbaugh W. HE. Widegins Camp Avenue York County

The Suspected Pillbuster Barge Ward Heads to Philadelphia

The barge Ward once linked to arms for Cubans is loading lumber here and will depart next week for Philadelphia and Wilmington. Master James Martin, age six and son of Judge W. G. Martin, was taken to St Vincent's Hospital Wednesday evening for an appendectomy and is reported doing well.

Ward Philadelphia Wilmington James Martin W. GB. Martin St. Vincent’s Hospital Jim

Mostetter's Stomach Bitters and Lithia Water Promotion

An advert touts Mostetter's Stomach Bitters as a gentle regulator for the bowels and liver, arguing against drastic remedies and praising persuasive methods. It also includes a testimonial from J. T. Marne of Harris Springs, S C, endorsing Harris Lithia Water as a valuable remedy. The piece promotes Campbell photographic portraits and water color cabinets by B S Campbell at 340 344 Mary Street Ballentine Block with exhibition details.

Mostetter Seaboard Air Line J. T. Marne Harris’ Springs S. C M. TL Dodson Atlantic Hotel Burrow, Martin & Co Campbell B.S. Campbell Mary Street Ballentine Block

Weather report for Virginia and North Carolina January 22 1896

Fair and slightly warm in parts with western winds over Virginia. North Carolina shows fair skies with westerly winds and slightly colder eastern areas. Port calendar notes sunrises at 7 14 a m and sunset at 5 28 p m, high and low tides listed. Meteorological data from the Weather Bureau Norfolk records 24 hour temperatures, rainfall, and departures from normal with observer J J Gray.

Washington Virginia North Carolina U.S. Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Norfolk Olservaliom J. J, Gray

Miss Philadelphia Tonight at the Academy in Norfolk

Amusements note that Miss Philadelphia returns for a single performance with a large cast of nearly one hundred and a lively satirical show. Tickets priced from 50c to 1.50, plus balcony and gallery options, as the program promises a bigger, better production than last November. Also preview of The Tornado and Otis Skinner engagements with detailed repertory and notable company members.

Philadelphia Academy Philadel Phia Norfolk Wile Collier Lincoln J. Carter Academy of Music Odgen Wright Emma Howard Virginian Ita Otis-Skinner Otii Skinner Skinner

Local Church and Community Events Report

BAM ELE ran The East Norfolk Y's meet with Mrs Crider at 121 Windsor Ave this afternoon at 4 o'clock. The King's Daughters plan an entertainment at Kirn Yall next Thursday night featuring Melvendres talent. McKendrey church and congregation will hold a church social in the lecture room tonight. A fine programme is arranged with Miss Kathe Warwick leading the Powerorth League devotional at Trinity MOR Church tonight. Mrs W D Southall is visiting relatives in Smith Neld Va. Mrs Thomas of Mathews county, visiting Mrs Evans on Enat Willoughby Ave, returned home yesterday. Mr Oliver W Pickett moved his family from Wickory Grove to No 1 North Reservoir Ave. Miss ya D Smith, daughter of William H Baith of Princess Anne county, married Mir Thorogood William yesterday at 3 p.m. The ceremony occurred at the bride’s home.

East Norfolk Y's W. D. Southall Smith- Neld Thomas Mathews County Evans Enat Willoughby Avenue Oliver Wl. Pickett Wickory Grove Norfolk Couty North Reservoir Avenue Ya D. Smith Mr. Willam Baith Princess Anne Bounty Mir Thorogood Willam

Lincoln Carter’s Northern Company to Perform at Academy

The Landmark’s notices announce Lincoln J. Carter’s Northern company, on a Southward tour, will perform at the Academy of Music in January 2000. It contrasts with the Southern company, which will not appear here or at Richmond, noting last year’s audience approval and criticizing the Landmark’s advance notices.

Academy Lincoln J. Carter Msnear Mr. Carter Northern Norfolk Philadelpha Richmond Pennsylvania Mavaen A.B. Diuesberry Academy of Music

Best foods and wares offered at lowest prices

Greenwood & Bro advertise top stock of sterching, sliver, watches, diamonds and more with prices that speak for themselves. The Deso watchmaker and chrometer adjuster offers service at the old stand. Fox stamped crackers urged for safety. Beechams pills promoted.

Newt Messrs Greenwood & Bro Creenwood & Bro Rasiman Kodaks Deso New York Mainstreet

Arrest Warrant Surrenders French Bank Chief in Kentucky

Washington dispatch reports McKnight, former Kentucky bank examiner turned president of the German National Bank in Louisville, surrendered to U S Marshals amid charges of falsifying accounts. Warrant issued following Comptroller Eckels review, with proceedings affecting bank closure and state officials.

Louisville McKnight German Naonal Bank Uc Pounis United States Winckburn Washington Escotty Loulaville J.O. Melaighty Goreman National Bank Followhius German National Bank Kentucky Southern Associated Escott Eckels Chickee Welets

Des Moines Banic Closes After Cashier Replaced

A bank in Des Moines closes after a notice on the door reveals cashier Harry Mackhorn has been replaced. The institution faced depositor concerns as losses rose and a plan to increase deposits to five thousand dollars was halted. Clearinghouse officials reviewed the savings bank status and decided to seek remedies, while the bank’s debts and obligations remained unsettled.

Shrise Clatvain Martin Clearing Minise Association Committee Savings Bane

Ballot Progress in State Legislature and Utah Senate

Reports from January ballots show Democrats and Republicans in joint sessions with various names like Ballentine Dubois Nelson and Plakier Kyle Coodykoonis Mowman Bowler Keller Palmer Thatcher Trenderson Rawlings, indicating scattered votes and no immediate winner for U.S. Senator or Utah Senate. Public sentiment hints at Nelson or Dubois potential, amid party-line shifts.

Joehe Twlso Maho Dubois Prise Merve Plakier Jas Kyle Loneks Coodykoonis Mowman Bowler Keller Palmer Utah Salt Lake Thatcher Trenderson Rawlings

Judge Ward Dies of Pneumonia in Abingdon

Judge George W. Ward of the Washington county court died from pneumonia at Abingdon at about 1 o clock. Born in Winchester, he had been a longtime Democrat, served as commonwealth's attorney, and three times elected county judge. He leaves a widow, daughter of Creston Walters. Abingdon bar and court officers honored him, circuit court adjourned in his memory.

Redmond Ann Abingdon W. Wied, Jr Washington County Laterem Walters Creston Abingdon Judeeo Shelfey

Tennessee Inaugural Day Delivers Eloquent Addresses

Nashville observers recount a crowded hall for the inauguration with Governor elects Taylor and Turney greeting the audience in a ceremonial setting. Officials from state courts and agencies filled the gallery as both governors delivered speeches to an enthusiastic crowd amid starry decor and a formal program.

Hob Taylor Nashville Tenn Robert Te Taylor Oyter Palrel Asteindly Tennessee Industrial School Spinkery Stud Tennessee School Supreme Court Court of Chancery Appeals Turney Gow Taylor Thoampaan

Munyon's Neuralgia Cure and Local Notices

Munyons Neuralgia Cure advertised with claims of relief for nervous and facial pains and toothache, priced at 25 cents a vial with free medical advice from Prof. Munyon at Philadelphia. The Virginia branch reports a peculiar sweet potato resemblance, and a quiet marriage at First Baptist Church with Attendants noted. A poverty party aided Grace Baptist Church funds, and surprise parties moved between Outten and Charlotte streets. A discussion on Central avenue paving seeks a permanent, agreeable solution to improve the road, following recent deaths in the area.

Munyon Arch Street Philadelphia Brambleton Annie J. Wright Central Avenue Rfey Mary Bual-fantine E. EB. Baylor Outen Street Niet Grace Baptist Ehurch W. Shorthouse Princess Anne Aven Dore

Southern Exports Rise in Southern Ports Share

The Manufacturers' Record notes a strong rise in exports from Southern ports for eleven months ending November 1896, totaling 120,208,012 in value. The national export increase was 118,800,000, with Southern ports contributing over 30 percent of the total, while other ports accounted for about 8 percent. Dispatches signal a general business uptick despite slower overall change.

Japan US alliance claim shocks Madrid audience

A dispatch from Maine reports Klint M. DeGuerville, who traveled with Japanese staff officers during the late China Japan war, told Madrid Geo-Geographical Soviets that Japan and the United States agreed to an alliance. He warned this could unsettle views on Japan’s Philippine policy and ambitions, while critics questioned the source and context of his statement.

London Gan Central News Maine Yas Klint M. DeGuerville Lcure Madrid Japan United States Philipine Islands Spain Uiwee

Virginia Military Institute Winter Board Meeting Summary

The Virginia Military Institute board of visitors met in Lexington for their winter session. They were saluted by cadets and conducted organizational business in the morning and afternoon. President Scott Shipp was retained as superintendent, while Major John Handolph Tucker opposed continuation, though quietly remained.

Geo Mon Poucker Oi Lexington Iisltors Virginia Military Institute Witter Scott Shipp Ibsley John Handolph

Mysterious Murder Near Dirbatel Tennessee

A farmer Joseph Deckard was found murdered at his home four miles from Dirbatel Wass, Te Tenn. His wife Mrs Deckard fled the scene with an axe wound on her own arm and later died. An inquest was held but no clues were found to identify a suspect in the incident.

Virginia club elects officers for new year

The newly elected board of governors of the Virginie clubs met and chose Caldwell Piardy as president, Henry Wallit as vice president, J Thomas Peolle as secretary, and Andre-Mottu as treasurer, with British revenues reporting a handsome surplus and an excess over estimates of about 13 million dollars.

Virginia Cotes Ditevens The Virginie Clots Hast Mighe Caldwell Piardy Henry Wallit J. Thomas Peolle Andre-Mottu

Local Medical Expert Offers Fitting Services in Norfolk

An advertisement from a medical expert at 358 Main Street Norfolk Virginia promotes hospital fitting services with guaranteed examination and fitting. The ad claims free examination, reasonable prices, and expert care by a doctor numbered 358 Main St.

Pital Main St Norfolk

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