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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1897

Page

7

Helpless Rheumatism Cure Promoted by Swift's Specific

An advertisement extols Swift's Specific as a blood remedy for rheumatism and related disorders. It cites testimonials from Frank T Reynolds of Dalton Georgia and B E Gibson of Madison Indiana, claiming long-term relief after failed treatments. It asserts S S S cures cancer scrofula eczema catarrh and other diseases and offers free mail order.

Swift Frank T. Reynolds Dalton S. S SS. S BE. J. Gibson Madison Swift Specific Co Atlanta

Pistol Rule Aims to End Concealed Weapons

Justice Tomlin enforces a new rule to curb concealed weapons. John Adams fined 25 dollars and jailed 15 days after discharging a revolver on a street in Brambleton. Other cases include assault on an officer, a brutal husband arraigned, minor fines, divorce grant, and three prisoners sentenced for felonies.

Justice Tomlin Ife John Adams Old Dominion Steamship Company Brambleton Corporation Court John McLean Berkley Jones McLean Andrew Williams Witl Witteh John FP Lawler Nicholas Columbus Wallace Brooks Zion Wilson J. W. Bowe Wileson Bowe Norpole Ind Portneroouth High Street Ariive Philadelphia New York Portmouth Phiadelpha Boston Pullman Jersey City Cape Charles

Norfolk postoffice contest promises sensational developments

The Richmond Dispatch reports from Washington that Walter Sharp, a Norfolk post office contest applicant, is arriving to answer charges in the Porto Mesa Department. Senators Danigh and Abartim reportedly support him, but the charges are denied and speculation surrounds a potential appointment. Postmaster General Wilson says no decision until the matter is resolved. Sharp is in the city but offers no comments for publication yet.

Richmond Dispatch Washington Norfolk Post Office Walter Sharp Porto Mesa Sharp Senatora Danigh Abartim Bat Cleveland Oeneral Wilson

Charity list and closing notices in early Norfolk item

A long OCR fragment shows a charity list with names and amounts from a Norfolk collection plate at First Presbyterian Church, plus a paragraph promoting Dr Weeks eye care in Norfolk with patient endorsements and a tally of cases treated. The text mentions Rev A Coke Smith, J A Speight, and city officials in passing.

Comipidohona Memberstig TI. Battimore Alvert Ryan Eas Aunae Co L. D. Starke Julia R. Ward Widwim Hy Wales William Childrey & Metis Ccce First Presbyterian Ehurch Nisker Mies Arnold Wwallen Whitehead Rene BR. Whitehead Taylor W. W. Chamber Frank Dusen Viginia O. A. Siege New York Norfolk Frank Hy Iale Main Street Market Square Weeks Willey Thiz City A. Coke Smith Granby Street Court Street M. ER Churh Lynshburg M. BR. Wharton D. D Peeemaon Street Aptist Church Pper Norfolk College Ff Young Ladies J.C. Hall Park Avenue Baptist Church Park Avenue Baptist Church, Nev. Urorze W. Carter Park View Behurch Portsmouth J. A. Speight Atlancie Banpna J. L. Winston Select Council of the City of Norfok James Pearitt Publi Schools Capilladoon L. Roper W. WE WE Viieo Trev A.B Chinaway Gener Th. L. Page

Shipping News and Arrivals Prompt London and New York Trade

Shipping news lists steamers and schooners bound for London and New York, with cargoes including cotton, cotton seed meal, lard, flour, lumber, and coal. Vessels cleared for Liverpool and steered toward various U. S. ports, detailing their masters and cargoes amid marked sailing activity.

Siburn Gellue London Wm. Lamb & Co Edward FR. Smith Lane New York Mane Sehr William JB. Steiiman Maxwell Ight Barge Rh. Mead Fur Coal Frank W. Munn Chandler Washington D. C Annapolis Georgetown I. J. Donaldson Lisge Brady C. A. Burns Drumelyer Nicholson Liverpool Furness, Withy & Co Florence Leland Wand Georgie Claris Bartlest Dumber Tug W BF Taylor Tatem Old Fort James River Vaeht Celeste Tor Weta Chandler

Midwinter Meeting of the King's Daughters Union

The union will hold a midwinter meeting on Tuesday February 24 at 4 p.m. in Epworth Church lecture room. All members and friends are urged to attend to hear committee reports and learn about the organization’s work.

Ity Union of King’s Daughters Epwortly Eus Union Aml

Salem Taprist church event postponed due to weather

The social and entertainment program at Salem Taprist church scheduled for February 2 and 3 was postponed because of wet weather. Norfolk and Portsmouth performers were expected to participate with a live audience of local residents. Additional events include a complimentary musical by Pocahontas Come Na 493 and a talk by Professor Koerner with eye care guidance.

Salem Taprist Church Norfolk Norfok Portsmouth R.A. Willl Weaders Professor Koerner

No Room for Doubt Proof of Dr Dutt Cough Symp

A reader endorses Dr Dutt's Cough Symp claiming rapid relief from a cold and chest pain, noting it cured after a few bottles. The note lists sellers Cannons Pial Alfred T West and others and mentions Bull's Cough Syrup price as 2 cents plus other goods like Howtins Steamed Hominy at 10 cents a quart.

Bull's Cannons Pial Pete Sepeen Alfred T. West Main St. Bort F. Wolmes & CO Main St Heistand Atlantic City

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