Fragmented Local Property and Business Listings
A garbled OCR listing outlines residences and stores with street names such as Walke Riley Main Water Church and Granby. It mentions dozens of numbered addresses, warehouses, plazas, banks, and a few odd terms like OFFICES and a Bank building, all in a chaotic catalog of properties and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snelliyell Street
Bute Street
Charlotte Street
Cumberland Street
High Street
York Street
Duke Street
Boush Street
York Place
Welling
Main Street
Bank Stree
Shields Street
Dartmouth Street
Roanoke Dock
Granby Street
Commercial Place
Church Street
Commerce
Churey
Water Street
Offces Granby
Cor Merce
Main Arent
Wid
Riley
Ork St
Chapel St
Church
Cottage Place
T Falkland St
Granby St
Ariington ‘Place
Holt
Granby
Mariner
Kelly Ave
Talbot, S
Roanoke Doel
Main St
Talbot
Bank St. High St
Fenebureh St
Bank St
Church St
Naofiona
Bank
Atlitutle St
Street Car Fares Discounted At Norfolk Service Sale
A Norfolk notice lists street car conductors selling tickets today and daily at fifty cents round trip, covering street car fare in Norfolk with sixteen trains each way. The ad promotes a midsummer sale of shoes and wear, featuring Greenwood Bros. offerings and Heller's Shoe Store on Bank Street near the Courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Old Point
Jeb Tr
Adies
Jyadies
Heller's
Bank Street
Courthouse
Niagara Falls Excursion Limited to Norfolk July 6
Niagara Falls excursion season offers round trip rail service to Norfolk via Washington and Baltimore and Ohio lines. Features daylight crossing of the Alleghenies. Fare from Norfolk twenty one dollars and fifty cents. For full particulars contact Arthur Sowis Southern Passenger Agent Atlantic Hotel June 9 to 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Norfolk Tursx
Washington
Yach Ton
Baltimore and Hip
Niagara Walls Direct
Pittsburg
Alleghany ‘Mountains
Norfolk
Arthur 'A
Sowiis
Southern
Tinder Atlantic Hotel
Excursion to Niagera Falls Through Norfolk and Baltimore
Personal tour from Norfolk to Niagara Falls with side trips to Buffalo Watkins Glen and Geneva. Leaves Norfolk Tuesday July 1st via Baltimore and Ohio routes, connects to Lehigh Valley trains with Pullman cars. Round trip price about $11.50, including day in Niagara region and return via Washington. Contact 164 Pearl Street Norfolk for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara ‘Falls
Buffalo
Watkins Glen
Geneva
Wim
Norfelk
Baltimore
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio
Lehigh
Norfolk Sa
Yell
SeGheer Mies
Watling Coarhees
Arthur G.ae
Virginia Beach Visit Described in Scenic Verse and Reflections
An observer recalls a Virginia Beach trip from Norfolk, praising landscape notes, hotels, and new railway improvements. The piece contrasts past and present, notes manager quality, anticipates Cloward’s July show, and preserves vivid details of sunlit shores, crowds, and maritime scenes.
Church Services and Installations Across Local Congregations
First Presbyterian led by Rev Ed ward Mack preaches tomorrow at 11 am with Sabbath school at 9 30 am Young People meeting at 7 15 pm Second Presbyterian tomorrow 11 am and 2 pm with Rev Dr Wy 8 Lacy preaching Lord s Supper observed morning Sunday school 9 30 am Young People prayer meeting 7 20 pm Colley Memorial days highlight reception of members communion and ordination of three ruling elders at morning service and five deacons at evening service Beven elders participate morning service Communion at Lambert s Point at 4 pm
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First Presbyterian
Edward Mack
Second Presbyan Church
To-moiorrow
Lacy
Colley Memorial Church
Lambert's Point
Coal Exports June 1897 Report by Lamb & Co
Coal exports for June 1897 cleared by William Lamb and Co agents for Castner and Curran list coastwise tonnage total and grand total in a compact ledger style. Readable figures show 15 139 percent 4 and 26 689 14 coastwise slips with a final grand total of 141 808 94.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lamb & Co
Castner & Curran
Change of Schedule for Balti more Steamers
Baltimore schedule notice states the steamers of the Baltimore Chesapeake and Richmond Steam Boat Company will depart Light Street Wharf Baltimore at p.m. instead of 4 30. The vessels currently carry the United States mail between Norfolk and Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Richmond Steamboat Company
Light Street Wharf
Baltimore
United States Mall
Norfolk
Grandest South fireworks display and transit offers
Ocean View on Monday July 6 features the grandest fireworks display yet seen in the South. Round trip tickets are 25 cents with trains every half hour daily. See Dr Weck about your eyes. all prescribed glasses are guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean View
South
Dr. Weck
Notable nuptials at Eureka Mills Virginia
A Eureka Mills, Virginia, special to the Richmond Despatch describes a 2 pm wedding at the bride's home noted for high social standing. Bride Miss Bessie White, daughter of the late Capt. J. W. White, wore a going away gown with matching hat and cloves. Groom Charles W. Pierce, a prominent Norfolk-area businessman, received several gifts. The couple left by Southbound train for their future home as many friends wish them a bright, joyous life.
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Eureka Mills
Richmond
Norfolk
Hugh Henry
Bessie
J. W. White
Ourite
Poctet
Charles W. Pierce
Summer Exports Dip At Port As Warm Weather Slows Shipments
The port’s export trade declines in June due to warm weather. Exports totalled 458 557 dollars, down 151 077 from June last year and up 148 427 from 1985. Major items include corn coal coke cotton lard and logs with quantities listed for each.
Epworth League Excursion to Taos Toronto by Rail
Seaside Union Epworth Leagues committee approves New York Philadelphia and Norfolk line for a Taos Toronto convention trip. Round trip fare is 13 dollars with through coaches from Cape Charles to Niagara Falls, one day and one night travel, pending sufficient subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Charles
Niagara
Vance
Fire damages row of Princess Anne avenue houses
About 7 o clock yesterday morning a fire in the roofs of four houses on Princess Anne avenue Nos 300 402 304 and 306 destroyed by about 400 dollars. Two brick houses owned by My. J. Lowenberg and two frame houses owned by Rosa Macklin suffered the loss. Firemen William Martin and J I Rose were injured while fighting the blaze Martin cut hand Rose struck foot by axe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Anne Avenue
My. J. 3. Lowenberg
Rosa Macklin
William Martin
J. I. Rose
Woluer's Magazine July issue details
This monthly for July has been received from the publishers S. McCluer company of New York. Contents include The Smallest Republic In the World The Gradstone Question Prag Henry Drummond The Zone of the Mayflower Grant In a Great Computen Uncle John and the Rubles Price 10 cents a number 31.00 a year in advance
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Woluer's
5. S. McCluer Company
New York
Gradstone
Prag
Henry Drummond
Grant
Norfolk Wharf Contract Awarded to Justin McCarthy
The Norfolk Warehouse Company awarded yesterday morning the contract to build the wharf and shed in Atlantic City ward. The project price was about $9,000 with several other bidders in the running. After completion, additional wharfage improvements are planned.
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Norfolk Warehouse Company
Atlantic City Ward
Justin McCarthy
Norfolk
Wyandotte Tribe No 42 Elects Officers
Wyandotte Tribe No 42 Improved Order Red Men elected C. E. McCoy as prophet Pettis James J. Barclay as sachem C W West as junior bagamore George W Hill as chief of records James K Hill as collector of wampum N A Warrall as keeper of wampum D W Lee as keeper of wigwam
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Red Men
C. EB. McCoy
Pettis
Sachem
James J. Barclay
C. W. West
George W. Hill
James K. Hill
A. Warrall
D. W. Lee
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised in old catalog
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best salve for cuts, ulcers, sores, rashes, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Sold by Burrow, Martin & Co at 25 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Burrow, Martin & Co
Glasses offered for eye relief at Bee Dr. Weck
A vintage ad notes cabinet and diamond photographs with water color orders over four dollars and advertises Bee Dr. Weck at 310 Main Street offering proper glasses to relieve burning eyes or headaches. It references prices like 1.23 and 10e and suggests several photo types and a store label LBL 8 CAMPARE$LL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campare$ll
Dr. Weck
Main Street
Novel tariff views spark cotton bounty talk in South
James V. Reagan Texas Commissioner of Agriculture advocates guaranteeing farmers a bounty through tariff legislation. He argues a sugar bounty benefits Louisiana and a cotton and corn bounty could aid Southern agriculture, predicting it would sweep agricultural districts if adopted by the Democratic Party. He cites farm poverty and harsh markets as drivers for policy change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
James V. Reagan
Texas
Washington
Seaboard Air Line
My. Reagan
Oly
Louisiana
Norfolk merchants urged to boost local advertising and draw trade
A Norfolk observe notes that local millinery dealers and other firms profit when Norfolk advertising targets regional buyers. The Virginian cites Bassett's and others shifting sales from Baltimore New York and Washington to Norfolk, urging all local merchants to unite in promoting the city to a wider trade radius.
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Bagsett
Molin Street
Norfolk
The
Virginian
Bassett
Washington
New York
Baltimore
York
Philadelphia
Hydrographic Bulletin North Atlantic July pilot chart report
The July pilot chart and weekly hydrographic bulletin arrive for mariners. June 21 the schooner Hattie sunk off Smith Point lies 11% miles SE by W from the west ship, heads SE with masts out, topsails sot. Decatur H. Miller, (ss.) Billups. New York Herald. June 12 large spar three feet out of water at latitude 84 degrees 4 minutes, longitude 76 degrees 54 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Atlantic Ocean
Hattie
Smith Point
Decatur H. Miller
Billups
New York Herald
Wise Women Advice from Mrs Pinkham on a Cure
Special from Mrs Pinkham urges women to treat uterine weakness with Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound and Sanetive Wash. It endorses self care, notes symptoms of backache heat or chills, and cites a testimonial from Mars Grove NY resident Watervliet.
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Lydia & Pinkham
Lefore
Dana Delivers Arctic and Ireland Lectures at Chautauqua
Eli Perkins could not attend the engagement at the Sea venue and was replaced by W H Dana who spoke on travels in Ireland and life there. He described landlord tyranny and the poor, gave vivid home-life scenes, and recounted Peary relief expedition tales in Arctic waters. An attentive audience filled the Auditorium to hear Dana's Midnight Sun portrait and travel experiences.
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Eli Perkins
W. HW. Dana
Ireland
Emerald Isle
Dana
Dang
Arctic
LOCAL BRAVITIES AND COMMUNITY NOTES
Rev Edward Mack preached at Second Presbyterian church last night. The Woman's Work Exchange will close at 2 p.m. during July and will not open in August. Master E Ernest Hare son of Mr Thomas A Huse announced for the Pupils recital in Denver on the evening of July 1. The colored Y M C A will hold a patriotic meeting Sunday afternoon at the Masonic Temple Queen street featuring a maid dress by Capt W R Mayo mayor of Norfolk. A Wrenn Son completed a handsome wagon for Consumers Brewing Co a local firm pride. William Angler a powerful West Indian negro arrested yesterday and locked up on assault charges. The steamer Lizzle Colburn on Jones ways for repairs. The tug Ajax to be hauled out today.
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Edward Mack
Second Presbyterian Church
E. Ernest Hare
Thomas A. Huse
Denver
Col
Masonic Temple
Queen Street
Lizzle Colburn
Jones’ Ways
Ajax
Funeral of Bassie May Forest Died at 15 at Grandmother’s Home
The funeral for Bassie May Forest who died Wednesday evening at her grandmother Mrs J J Innight’s home on Liberty Street was held yesterday afternoon at 4 from Second Presbyterian Church. Rev W S Lacy officiated and interment followed at Elmwood. She was in her 16th year.
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Bassie May Forest
J. J. Innight
Liberty Street
Second Presbyterian Church
W. 8. Lacy
Elmwood
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Commercial Claim
The notice advertises GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC as a remedy for chills and malaria. It claims the tonic contains iron and quinine in tasteless form, appealing to both children and adults and noting a price of 60 cents.
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Aell Grove
Norfolk and Wallington Steambone Special Fourth Rate to Washington
Norfolk and Wallington Steambone Company offers a special Fourth of July round trip to Washington DC for 3.50. Tickets on sale July 9 and 25, valid to return July 6. Agent B J Callahan. jy 1-31
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
B. J. Callahan
Weather Report for Washington and Virginia July 2 1897
Forecast shows scattered showers in Virginia with southeasterly winds and potential Western portions. warm air with showers in South Carolina. Cotton belt weather is clear. Port calendar notes sunrise and water times. Financial markets report Liverpool futures up and New York futures steady amid holiday closings.
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Washington, D. C
Virginia
Worth Carolina
Stallongs
New Orleans
New York
Wilmington
St. Louis
Houston
Authoritative denial on St John retirement rumors
President R Curzon Hoffman of the Seaboard Air Line rejected Raleigh inspired reports that Everett St John would resign as vice president and general manager. Hoffman said the claim was baseless. St John returns from a leave and will arrive in Portsmouth Saturday night after a trip to California.
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St. John
Seaboard Air Line
R. Curzon Hoffman
Baltimore Sun
R Curzon Hoffman
Everett St. John
A Promised Invasion Of Baltimore In Norfolk Resort Area
Resorts around Norfolk and vicinity anticipate a large influx of Baltimoreans on July 4. Bay Line steamers offer special trips with departures from Norfolk Old Point and Baltimore Sunday night, many state rooms already engaged. In Princess Anne hotel tomorrow night a program by Jonnie Juniors members and local talents will entertain Norfolk residents.
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Norfolk
Bay Line
Old Point
Baltimore
Old Paint
Kenny’s Fourth of July Picture Shown to Customers
The notice advertises a display by C. D. Kenny at 292 Main Street featuring a “Young America” picture presented to customers on Saturday July 3rd. The brief item notes the venue and date for the event.
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Kenny
C. D. Kenny
Main Street
Citizens' Bank of Norfolk stockholders meeting notice
The Citizens' Bank of Norfolk Virginia calls an annual meeting of stockholders at the banking house on West Main Street Monday July 12 1987 at 12 oclock noon. Walter H Doyle cashier.
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Citizens’ Bank OF Norfolk
West Main Street
Walter H. Doyle
Elizabeth Agnes Ghiselin Rites Ad For July 2 1897
Mrs Elizabeth Agnes Ghiselin wife of John D Ghiselin Esq dies at 74 years old funeral at Second Presbyterian Church on Sunday at 5 PM from residence 46 North Street with service following at the church.
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Ghiselin
North Street
Elizabeth Agnes Ghisilin
John D. Ghiselin
Seconda Presbyterian Church
Paycechis Phonon Professor I B Warman Lectures Tonight
Psychic phenomena class by Professor I B Warman to be called at 8 o'clock tonight in an upper Academy of Music dressing room. Entrance via front of house, through stage and upstairs. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as blood purifier for energy. A sacred concert by Miss Yewell Mr Confey Mr Cloward and Mr Turner planned at Princess Anne hotel tomorrow evening at 8 30 p m.
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Princess Anne Hotel
Cloward
Conley
Jonnie Juniors
Turner
Norfolk
Miss Yewell
Washington
I. B. Warman
Academy of Music
Confey
Notable Norfolk Shop Offers Night Hours for Comfort Goods
On Saturday the store at 210 Church Street Norfolk opens at night offering underwear hosiery gloves ribbons fans and other comforts. Joseph Brown invites customers who cannot visit during the day to come by in the evening.
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Eaale
A. F. Rogers
OOMS
Columbia Bing Granby Street
Pum Rea
Qild
Pranklin Avenue
West End Land Company
Bynagorn
Opstte Breemason
W.H.H. Trice & Co
Corner Bank
Plume Streets
Haver Gx CO
West Market Square
Rap
Messrs
Greenwood Bros
Niagara Palis
Niagera Falls
Her Royal Highness
Beautiful Virginia
Beagh
J. Be Mo
Anne
Virginian Beach
Hollamd
Drof
Maryland
Amet Toseaan
Pinks Reller
Ohfect
Olottaga
Presbyterian Church Notices
Euae
Taos Ronto
Omecers
Reagan
Mrs. Pinkham
Interens
Bassie
Norfolk and Wallington Steambone
Weather Report
Wolfsman
Mr. St. John
Seaboard
Young America
Cooper Marble Works
Ino
Rank St
Nuffolk
Vian
AE. Aall , CO
Walter H. Hall
Atlantic and Danville Railway
A, C
Groner
Wm, N. Taylor
Hood
Middleton Early
Norpolk
Lover's Stible
Portsmouth
G. S. Reid & Co
Joseph Brown
Walter J, Situmons
C. Bejenkins
Langbala's
Larges
Langballe
India-Ceylon
Gare KR
Ram
Iza
Tera
Oliver
J. W. Gamage
W. N. Waller
Gamage & Waller Wholesale
Tetail
Plument
the Rider
Southern States
Southern Bell
Erom
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