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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1897
Page
5
A compilation of brief notes from the city: court adjournments, retirements, and new arrivals. crossings laid by railroad workers. excursions to Durham and back. liquor license opposition at Pinnners Point, and several visits to relatives in Charlottesville. Firemen plan a Winchester trip, and church services plus a Sunday schedule are announced including Grimes Battery and Odd Fellows.
Speent inte oc Marw rener and Welton's advertises 25 pieces Svateh lawn and yard items, 12c to 26c shirts, 10 dozen real seal belts at 83c each, Maney parasols at half price, and new white blue styles at 12c per yard. Terms cash to all.
A Sinch in Prices advertises reduced men and childrens clothing at Levy Jacobs, 200 High Street, urging buyers to act. Hats are offered at 50 cents as part of the sale. E Virnelson & Co.
Sarah Smith applied for a pension with help from a colored woman. Squires offered to secure $25 for her, then demanded repayment. After going to an attorney and Justice Rut ter, Squires was arrested by Constable Anderson and jailed for fraud, with other victims found in the case.
The Hastings Court issued licenses this month listing White John D Thayer to Anita I Brown Clarence Pegram James to Rosa Lee Markham and Robert J Moss man to Theresa Fussenick. In June in Norfolk County a set of marriage licenses were issued naming Whites Clinton Hoss Caskey to Grace Gordon Morgan Robert Lee Wal ton to Maud Della Henley Morris Banks to Bessie Catsell Peter Macon Martin to Ruby Hardy Henry Clinton Bradford to Lula May Britt Jesse P Downing to Ida Mae Arundell Brant ley Alexander Jones to Addie V Prince William T J Patterson to Annie Bryan Augustus Burgess to Euphermia Midgett Samuel Waterman Hanbury to Indiana Hodges John McCreighton to Myrtle Stryker William Lockwood Williams to Hattie Badger Willie James Wicks to Marietta Murden William W Jones to Charlotte A Forehand Napoleon Hewitt to Mary A Forehand William H Camp to Arintha C Harman.
W S Turner treasurer of Little Bethel AME church West Norfolk faces defalcation charges for misappropriation of 36 dollars. Trustees John Kennedy J S Mann and Martin Everett reported suspicions prompting arrest. Turner held for grand jury with suspended sentence pending restitution.
Bascom Sykes reports new construction lines for several structures including a three story stone and brick Pythian Hall at the northwest corner of County and Court streets. A double two story frame on High between Washington and Dinwiddie, a single two story frame on Green near Glasgow, another on County and Green, and more on Armstrong and Randolph streets.
Theodore Pottysch of Vaughn's New Brunswick bought goods at J S Crawford’s furniture, $22.70, promised payment by check, then failed. He was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Abbott in Portsmouth while leaving town. He paid the bill and costs over $30 when jailed.
Justice Haynes ordered the Davis case sent to the County Court as an accomplice matter. Bail for Davis was set at 500 dollars but he could not post it. His wife Davis was admitted to bail on her own recognizance to appear at the July term.
Conn neing Monday Mornlag June 14th Linen homespun suiting navy blue and linen shades for bicycle suits per yard 124gc Viola crepe cloth light shades regular price 1ic our price 6c All silk foulara 9c worth 20c New lot polka dot per cales This week will be our banner week for low prices A J Phillips 802 Oxford Hall
Tomorrow Grimes' Batkery plans an excursion to the Soldiers' Home to raise funds. The group notes the state bans payment for powder or horses and that many veterans are out of work, needing donations to support the treasury. Buy a ticket to aid the cause and support the men ready for duty when needed.
The Rev. Dr. A. D B Owen will preach a special sermon at Court Street Baptist Church Sunday night to benefit the American Revolution. Members are asked to meet in front of the Masonic Temple at 7 45 p m to attend in a body. Fort Nelson chapter DAR is invited to attend.
A Washington street resident reports an old privy on his property broken into recently and most of the stored items stolen and piled beneath the house. Suspect believed to return, but no further incident occurred.
Mr George Martin buemaker for P. J. Freidiin and Miss Grace Freidiin daughter of F. J. Freidiin were united in marriage last night. The couple will host a salt of reruns at Hotel Portsmouth.
Powell and Steel of Port Norfolk Manufacturing drive three pipes and secure a water supply as the fiscal year opens. Miss Bessie Cook returns from Branchville. A call for better shelter for electric railway passengers. Port Norfolk fishing noted as fine. A Portsmouth socialite visits Port Norfolk and catches fish.
In Berkley a child of Mr K R Humphries died at their home in Montalant aged about six months. Interment will be at Magnolia Cemetery this afternoon. A home marriage occurred last night at Mr J R Murden’s residence on Middleton street. Miss Mary Wtta to Mr W J Wicks of Norfolk. The ceremony was by Rev M W Butler and the couple will live in Norfolk. A poster party by the Girls Society of Berkley Avenue Baptist church will be at Miss Laura Ferrebee’s home on Berkley avenue tonight at 8 10. Program features include vocal and instrumental solos, a recitation, and a notable solo by Mr G Darling Parker Jr. The Methodist Sunday school lawn party continued at Berkley Military Institute to support their organ fund. Miss M Stelle Preeney of Suffolk and Miss Louisa Werebey visited Berkley. The Christian Church Sunday school picnic at Buck Roe Beach concluded with praise service in the evening.
Commencing June 14 the firm Welton and Co will operate at 7 p m on Saturdays excepted. Charles Fk Welton & Co.
Wreslauer and Anthony report collecting varied apparel during an early week trip North. Bicycle suits priced at 3.50 and 4.50 with stated value up to 32 more, an 8.50 dress suit for 1, and a 50 suit for 7.50 are among the specialties picked up.
Wire doors and windows in stock and to order hangings. Refrigerators and mosquito nets available. Beecham's pills will dispel the blues.
Louisene fabrics and new materials appear in small checks and sheer textures such as mousseline de sole and grenadine. Summer dresses feature shoulder capes, flounced skirts, lace trims, and black cloth jackets. Accessories include Panama hats with velvet bands, Tam-o Shanter crowns, and Victorian bonnets in wedding procession color schemes.
A long list of early 20th century mechanisms includes a two spring thermos that expands with heat, a trolley finder for street cars, a hoof measuring device, graduating syringes, a burglar alarm with central wires, a rubber roller for typewriters, an emery wheel mower knife sharpener, a ball bearing revolving chair, a plaster impression cup for dentists, and a spray atomizer for florists.
Fragment describes a hand squeeze mechanism on a pail handle to carry two pails and spray two rows at once. It explains how squeezing forces liquid from the pails onto the bushgos and mentions wald and bail components.
A health article extols onions as a versatile remedy for children and adults including coughs boils and skin issues. It cites onion poultices for croup and a vinegar molasses onion syrup and notes mild breath odor after eating, improved after a time and coffee to counteract it. It urges cautious use to avoid chills.
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