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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1897

Page

2

Munyon's Health Guide Promises Easy Doctor Access

An advertisement touts Munyon's Guide to Health as a life saving manual that explains medical care clearly. It claims affordable access through druggists or a card to Prof. Munyon in Philadelphia and promises rapid cures with its remedies and direct advice from Munyon.

Munyon Jin Ih People Alynyon Prof Munyon Arch Street Heladelphia Munyer Sean

Delightful society notes from a busy winter week

Social calendar highlights include Mrs Frank Anthony Walke hosting a large morning card party with a carnation prize, Miss Pare Carr visiting from Washington City, and Mrs Voight hosting a grand card party with 48 players at their residence. Attendees span Mrs Howell of New York, Mrs Leleh, Mrs Gordon, and Mr J Wellsford, among others.

Pare Carr Washington City Ida M4 Prank Anthony Walke Pame Wilber Sharp Edward Thompson Riddle T. W. Henderson R.A. Doble Janes Leleh George Gordon James Piddle Phi, Youtman A. T. Cooke Wiobinson J. 1. Cooke Hayden Gilliam Richmond Edward Phompaen Walter Sharp Wilno. White W. W. Ldtte Sammuiel Lings Charlies G. Long Geo. W. Denfield United States Navy Hurruas Corprew Emily Gay Baker

Local items report court-house vestibule work and community events

A jumble of local notes mentions renovations at the courthouse vestibule, Evangelist J W Lee planning meetings at Union Mission, marriages issued by the Corporation Court, imports for January, a Grace Baptist Sunday entertainment for library funds, and various visits and travels of townsfolk amid brief notices of accidents and meetings.

Mitor James D. Brady Petersburg Cly Hall Avenue Ryan Fire Department Evangelist J. W. Lee Union Mission J. G. Shackelford Trouston W. L. Brooke Free- Mason Street Corporation Court Clerk Grace Baptist Church Wirary Fund Liddell Hartoite Alex. Gates State Street Binghamton, N.Y

Inauguration Preparations Prompt Steamship Deals

The Norfolk and Washington Steam Boat Co plans special sailings for President McKinley's inauguration on March 4. The Newport News, Norfolk and Washington steamers will depart here on the evening of March 1, with two ships slated for Washington and the rest advertised in the Virginian. Nearby ads announce furniture, dress goods, and a Sacred Heart church sale of an upright piano with prior public sale bids.

Norfolk and Washington McKinsey Newport News Norfolk Washington Hell Virginian

Marriage at West Norfolk joins Atlantic duo Smilin and Annie

The couple Smilin Avan of the Atlantic and Miss Annie Avan were married at West Norfolk on Wednesday night, witnessed by family and friends, marking a happy union in the community.

Id Smilin Atlantic Annie Avan Weat Norfolkeharen West Norfolk

Inaugural Steamers to Carry Norfolk Washington Crowds

Norfolk and Washington steamers Newport News and Norfolk and Washington to run from Norfolk to Washington on March wm. Tickets 2.00 round trip on sale March 1 20 and 1d. return by March 9. Apply to L J Callahan phone 441 for details. Also Campbell exhibit bas relief portraits and waiter motor cabinets at 520 Main Street Ballentine Block.

Norfolk Amet Washington Newport News Norfolk Merl Monroe Munirhon Capitol Washinton Mareha LJ. Callahan Janaik Campbell Widrawake Waiter Main Street Ballentine Block

Navy Rowing Championship in Hampton Roads

Rowed for big purse in Hampton Roads as crews from the battleships Indiana and New York compete for seven thousand dollars. The New York wins by about four lengths on a five mile course beyond Thimble Light, amid sirens and cheering crowds. The purse was raised by the sailors themselves, with a $3,500 side, and a sailor is rumored to have absconded with part of the money.

New York Lars Conrac Wondy Dnuty Hampton Roads Indiana Thimble Light Old Point New Navy Rennett Charel Sippet Air Jonas Hexnitt Endur i Mike Cain Tsi Fim Bennett Jim Key

Melntyre Company Furnishings Store On Main Street

The Melntyre furniture company recently moved to a handsome multi story building on Main Street near Chireh. The store offers extensive stock of furniture carpets rugs lamps pictures and more with shelves in front of every window for easy viewing.

Vetus Ce Lommince Company Main Street Chireh Nas Melnore Purniture Company Nas Recenty New York Church Street Minn Street Alome Willy Lunerei Thi Tay Twee Koors McIntyre Lake A Melntvye

Bargain China Goods and Shoes Advertised at Local Store

A local ad touts cheap China china ware and a barge lot sale with pieces priced at 1.25 and limited time offers. It also promotes Patrol Shoes at 2.00 with lace and gaiter styles, urged as the best for policemen, machinists, drivers, and workers, available at BHELEMMS One Pride Shoe Store 38 Bank St opposite the Courthouse.

Uroenwaoud & Rea Trac China Whield Joneer Oor Oystermion Bhellems Bank St

Weather report from Washington Jan 30 1897 and Norfolk updates

General conditions for town outline weather in Virginia with showers in Pass and southern region. North Carolina sees showers with northeasterly winds and temperature rise. Port calendar notes sunrise and sunset, high and low tides. Railway promotions place William H Taylor in Louisville and J Wingfield to Norfolk. Today marks Chinese New Year with Norfolk participation in New York festivities.

Washington Wysht Southern Railway William H.taylor Norfolk Aesistant Louisville Disbarsement Mr. Taylor City New York

Murder Trial Linked to Abram King Case Opens Monday

The trial of Lizzie King and her paramour for the murder of Abram King will begin Monday at Princess Anne Courthouse. W. H. Land of Norfolk will assist Commonwealth Attorney White as the case proceeds. The Wright imprisonment term carries over to the April term.

Mer Mushoc Lizgie King Abram King Princess Anne W. HH. Land Norfolk Common Wealth White Wright

January City Buildings Permit List and Evening Recital

City Engineer Brooke issued permits for four new structures in January: M. W. Burk two brick on Grigsby Place. W. A. Face one frame on Walnut Street. Celestine Williams one frame on Thirteenth Street. Pinne Meoint. A public piano recital will be held Wednesday evening at the M C A Hall with vocal selections by Boswell Kindred Williams Thurston and Mrs Harrtz.

Brooke Ines M. W. Burk Grigsby Place W. A. Face Celestine Williams Thirteenth Street

Fire at 198 Church Street Put Out by Officer Nelson

A small fire at 2 am yesterday morning near 198 Church Street was extinguished by Officer Nelson. It began from a burning piece of paper in the second story, causing incipient smoke and minor damage.

Nelson No. 198 Church Street

Veonte's Common Sense DA in Lin teland Surgical Institute

In Lin teland New York a publication titled Veonte's Common Sense DA is advertised with 689000 copies at 2 40 each. The item is offered in a mail order format with a one cent post for mailing and a separate price for a paperback edition, indicating promotional sales and distribution details.

Veonte Linteland Surgical Institute Iucala N. Y Maillaw Ovis

James Boyd obituary notice from Portsmouth Virginia

The notice lists the late James Boyd son of Jamison YW and Winifred Anderton aged 1 year 1 month 36 days with funeral at his parents residence on Holliday Street Portsmouth on January 30th 187? at 2 o clock. Friends invited to attend.

Ee P Svon Holliday Hatton Pearl Streets Portsmouth A. Om James Boyd Jamison YW Winefred Andleton Garilam Eva Blackwell Pal FO Tatham Joel Wire Chaalotte

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