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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1897

Page

6

Churches Today Showwide Services Across Norfolk Area

The city churches announce Sunday services across Epworth, Episcopal, Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist and Baptist congregations. Key events include Holy Communion observances at First and Second Presbyterian churches, ordination of elders at Coley Memorial, revival meetings at Huntersville M B Church, and a Fourth of July program by the Y M C A with Captain Mayn addressing Norfolk.

First Presbyterian Church Ind Avard Minlek Young Peoples Second Presbyterian Church W. S. Lacy Pamor Lla. Im Mellendree M. MW South Tk. HL. Bennett Windit. Toa Mpyorth M. B Sourth Ypaator Cumberkind Street M.M Ila. m Bastion Sunday School Y. PI Wiest Taptisc Granby and Wreemason Streets J. &. Haceher W. Dt. Danu Spurreean Sudan Uilimerton Green Street Masonde Won Mayn Norfolk Cthristian Sciencee Services Servicws Christian Science Rooms Eombe Crinhy Street ColMere Phen John

Norfolk Real Estate Auction At Holt and Chapel Streets

Land at the southwest corner of Holt and Chapel streets Norfolk Virginia to be sold at 12 m July 6 by L D Smith & Co auctioneers with terms one third cash and balance in installments secured by deed of trust or all cash. Also 132 Chapel Street property fronting Duke Street area in Atlantic City Ward near Lewellyn and West Land Company offered at 1 m July 6 with cash terms.

L. D. Smith & Co Real Estates Exchange City of Norfolk Holt and Chapel Streets Holt Street Chapel Street George W. Dey J. W. Tunter T. TR. Barlana C. Hl. Ferrell & Co Real Metate Exchange Atlantic City City of Norfolk Duke Street Mindine C. L. Lewellyn West Jind Land Company Duke Stree

Hat Restored After Train Conductor Halts 47

Friday afternoon a 6:40 p m train to Ocean View stopped and backed up after a hat blew from a News Lady on board. The conductor’s unusual courtesy led to the hat’s recovery and the woman’s grateful smile, while a nearby man dismissed the gesture.

Ocean View

New York East River marks removed buoy at Charlotte Rock

On June 29 1897 the spur buoy marking Charlotte Rock off Thirty-fourth Street East River New York was discontinued after the rock was removed to a depth of 26.5 feet at mean low water A Greenwich Harbor spar buoy was set on June 22 1897 to mark Steamboat Rock near Greenwich Harbor Conn with red and black horizontal stripes

New York East River Charlotte Rock Thirty-fourth Street East River New York Connecticut Greenwich Harbor Conn S. E Chimney Corner N.S Greenwich Marbor

Independence Day Postal Service Hours Notice

On Monday in observance of Independence Day the city post office will open general delivery and street window from 10 to 11 a.m. only. No business at money order or registry windows. Letter carriers will not deliver or collect after 1 p.m. Public urged to mail items for trains and steamers after that hour.

City Postolice All Mall

De Witts Witch Hazel Salve Praised for Piles Cure

John Griffin of Zanesville Ohio says he suffered thirty years until De Witts Witch Hazel Salve cured his piles. The advert describes the salve as unequalled for piles rectal troubles cuts bruises sprains eczema and all skin troubles and lists distributors J An FP Trotter Truitt Smith and RL Wilson.

John Griffin Zanesville, C de Witt J. An FP Trotter Truitt & Smith R. L. Wilson De*Witt R. L. Wison

Reward Offered for Arrest of Shadelford Charles

Chief of Peter Norwood locates Shadelford Charles, the old man involved in a fatal quarrel over a woman at Harris bar on Wilmington street in October 1894. Norfolk authorities claim a $100 reward for his arrest and delivery here. The case dates back to the October 1894 incident.

Raleigh News and Observer Peter Norwood Shadelford Charles Norfolk Capt. Norwood Harris Wilmington Street

Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for skin ailments

An advertisement promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum keyer sores tetter chapped hands chillblains corns and all skin eruptions claiming a cure for piles with a money back guarantee. Price is 25 cents per box and it is offered for sale by Burrow Martin & Co.

Bucklen Burrow Martin & Co

Photographs on sale at Campbell display board

Six cabinet photographs priced at $1.25 and four diamond photographs offered. A watercolor option available for orders over $4.00. Campbell advertises eye care and headache relief products with promotional claims.

B.S. Campbell

Legal Intelligences From Judge Martin Court Actions

Judge Martin cleared the docket in a busy session of the Criminal Court of First Resort presiding yesterday. Cases tried included Smith Mill Co Ohio versus L Shefsky with a new trial granted. Erie City Seem Works versus W H Trice et al overruled on a motion for new trial. Harry Fives versus George W Taylor verdict for plaintiffs at $14.40. a new trial motion to be argued next week. A suit to recover damages from attached stock showed the plaintiff proved ownership by the son of Fivel. Adjourned to next Tuesday at 10 AM.

Martin Court of Law and Chancery Smith Mill Company Ohio Agentuat L. Shefsky Erie City W. H. H. Trice Harry Fives George W. Taylor Thade AT. Fivel Harry Vivel

Robberies and arrests in Gramm bleton Ward

John Bagby, colored, suspected of robbing Dr. W. B. Meredith of Gramm bleton Ward of $25 worth of silverware. bailed $100 for appearance on the 12th. R. J. Baylor bondsman. William Augiler, colored, assaulting Anne Gregory, fined $5.50. Daisy Heywood, colored, profanity, fined $5.40. D. J. Jones, colored, assaulting Annie Isher alias Jones, colored, fined $4. William Patterson, colored, a sick variment, ten days in the Jal hospital. Stebert Hughes and John J. Peryer, suspicious, discharged and ordered out of the city. Motlie Knuckles, colored, breawed of the peace, fined $3. Richard Simpson, fined $10 for attempting to assault Richard Smith, who demanded the man erase attentions to his daughter and had insured the girls life for his own benefit.

John Bagby W. BR. Meredith Grammbleton Ward R. J. Baylor Willam Augiler Anne Gregory Daisy Heywood D. J. Jones Annie Isher Alias Jones William Patterson Jal Stebert Hughes John J. Peryer Bell Nicholson Motlie Knuckles Richard Simpson Richard Smith Simpson Ife

Oldfield transfers lot on Clay Avenue Brambleton Ward

Charles B. Oldfield transfers to J. D. Lowns bery a lot on the north side of Clay avenue Brambleton Ward for 2600 dollars in a public notice style transfer record.

Charles B. Oldfield J. D. Lownsbery Clay Avenue Brambleton Ward

Marriage Licenses Granted to Four Couples

Yesterday four couples secured marriage licenses. Stephen Jlppan, a cotton grader, wed Mary Julia Newstead, who is white. Willie Burnett married Mary Love, who is colored.

Stephen Jlppan Mary Julia Newstead Willie Burnett Mary Love

Granby Street Bridge Nears Completion in City Ward

The new steel bridge spanning Smiths Creek at Granby Street is nearly finished. Last spike driven by J. Pierson Williams, Mayor's clerk, on Friday evening. Structure features 145 brick piers, twelve iron tie rods, plate girders, and potential future steel door. Designed in City Engineer office with Walter H Taylor Jr as superstructure lead under W T Trooke supervision.

Smith's Creek Granby Street J. Pierson Williams Sivth

Lectures at Chautauqua Mirror Noted Travelers and Psychics

Two lectures yesterday at Chautauqua featured Mr W Ti Dann of Warren Obio recounting travel impressions of Mutrope and Old World scenes. In the evening Dana and contributor Prof Milward Warman demonstrated hypnotism and psychic phenomena for a class, drawing surprise and approval from the audience.

Mr. W. Ti Dann Warren Obio Dana Bimbo Dina Milward Warman Tin Academs Chiss

Virginia Bench Attractions Spark Weekend Crowds

Crowds pile onto trains as the hotel fills and new faces arrive for a series of concerts by Miss Yewell of Washington, D C Turner of Norfolk 1411 Conley of Mikado fame and professor C loward. Fireworks display touted as the Souths greatest, at 8 40 p m on the MName. Special train at 9 20 p m from Virginia Teach to shuttle attendees.

Miss Yewell Washington, D. C Mr. Turner Norfolk Conley Cloward Anne Trotel South Virginia

Ward Meetings Chosen to Decide Roanoke Delegates

Roanoke Democrats will choose delegates at ward meetings rather than primaries. Captain Washington Taylor notes strong primary support, prompting a plan to hold ward meetings in July at 8:2 PM. City Committee met at 4 Commerce Street to finalize expenses and details, with locations to be announced.

Roanoke Washington Taylor City Democratic Executive Committee Per Commerce Street

Peanuts on the Jump in Virginia Market

The peanut market stays active with Virginia stock around three cents. Spanish nuts show weak demand while Virginias are in strong demand. In sight is inadequate and prices may rise. An ad notes De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve for piles and skin troubles with brands J. M. W. Trotter, Truitt Smith and R. L. Wilson.

Fire Works Display Draws Crowds In Ocean View

Ocean View hosts a grand fireworks show on Monday drawing crowds. Tickets cost 25 cents, sold by streetcar conductors. Fireworks run each half hour daily from July 2 onward.

Ocean View Hound Trip Praing

Great Bathing at the Beach By Wearing Bathing Suits

An old brief notes fashion and seaside culture referencing bathing attire sold by Levy. The fragment hints at enjoying a swim, mentions garments and leisure by the shore, with a casual tone typical of a period column.

Levy

Norfolk Truss Company advertisement claims fitting and low prices

Norfolk Va. truss firm advertises properly fitted devices by an experienced physician with free consultation. It promises comfort, a wide range of prices, special attention to women and children, and a guaranteed cure without cutting. Hours and location given as room 9, No. 458 Main Street.

Am Eure Norfolk S. Va Truss Co Main Street Alore

Cooper Lowers Na Werhl's Record In July Meet

The report notes Cooper lowering a longstanding mark as Raetoe and others pace the field. Timely aster and Cron led in early stages while Wy Haldie and Dahh trailed, with final pacing by ib qttnnad in a tense track event.

Raetoe Cooper Omile Yakowsd Divine Aster Cron Les Leebel

Old Dominion excursions sail to Old Paint from Bay Line wharf

Old Dominion steamers depart Bay Line wharf for Old Paint today at 10 00 am 1 00 pm and 4 00 pm return at 11 30 am 2 80 and 6 15 pm fare 500 cents round trip for special excursions today and tomorrow details appear in the Old Dominion line advertisement.

Old Dominion Bay Line Old Dominion Line Old Paint Jyd-St Andi

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