Excursion and Picnic to Virginia Beach July 1 1897
Grand event for St Marys Orphan Asylum with amusements, athletic contests, music and dancing. Norfolk versus Portsmouth tug of war and a special dinner for 25 cents. Trains run from Brambleton with nine daily trips, tickets for adults and children under 12, call for contributions at the asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Beach
St. Mary's Asylum
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Brambleton
al- Loost
St. Mary's
Franklin Avenue Investment Prospect on Charney Street
A shard of an orderly note mentions the Wer Wad Tana Company on Franklin Avenue and a 66,000 investment near the Synagogue on Charney Street opposite Freemason. The fragment hints at a real estate or business opportunity with a sizeable sum referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Avenue
Wad Tana Company
Price
Sic
Casin 2
Charen Street
Freemason
Residences and Plats Listed Across City Streets
A compiled street listing shows numerous residence numbers at Duke Riley Chapel Arch Cottage Place Walkinna Granby Maltby Mariner Kelly Bank Church Talbot and more. It also notes stores on Main Water Church Commerce and a brick warehouse Roanoke Dock plus offices on Main and Church streets and spaces behind 1 and 3 Church Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell Street
Bute Street
Charlotte Street
Cumberland Street
High Street
York Street
Duke Street
Jtoush Street
York Place
Asi Abus
Riki Boltigiad
Bank Stiuer
Shietls
Daycinawit
Granby
Church Street
Commerce
Main Street
Duke
Riley
Talbot St
Talbot
Bank
Roanoke Dock
SuinChurch
Mains St
Crowded Holiday Celebrations Across Ocean View and Beach
Thousands flocked to Norfolk Virginia Beach and Ocean View for the Fourth of July holiday. Excursions from Norfolk Suffolk Baltimore and Washington filled ships trains and streets. A noted youth excursion aboard Annie Reynolds ended with safe return despite a belated voyage and a calm voyage home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Ite
Norfolk
Washington
Baltimore and
Thousnands
Ocean
View
Virginia Beach
Virginia
Old Point Comfort
Ariel
Suffolk
Eastern Shore
Baltimore
Vivid
Ocean View
Two Boys Burned By Powder In Toy Cannon Explosion
Reported incidents describe injuries from powder explosions on Hamilton avenue and Falkland street. Tom Henney and James Woodward, both about 14, suffered facial burns as a toy cannon exploded, blowing parts of a step and tearing clothing. Willie Ryan, 12, burned on face and hands while pouring powder from a bottle. Harold Addenbrooke’s hair singed. Fire crews and doctors treated the injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Henney
William T. Anderson
James Woodward
William J. Woodward
Hamilton Avenue
William L. Prieur
Woodward
Bonney
Young Woodward
Willie Ryan
Martin Ryan
Fire Department
J. A. Addenbrooke
Falkland Street
Graves
Harold Addenbrooke
Wharton Resigns Norfolk Pastorate in Resignation Note
Reverend M B Wharton of Freemason Street Baptist Church reads his resignation to Norfolk congregation amid talk of a move to Brantly Church in Baltimore. Deacons to consider on Sunday. Telegrams show Wharton weighing a change despite a higher current salary. Brantiy offer would cover most pay with Evangel share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Wharton
Freemason Street Baptist Church
Brantly
Baltimore
Norfolk
Wharton
Wetlon
Patriotic Americans and Court Docket in Holiday Session
Legal notes describe a holiday Police Court stretch with Justice Tomlin handling cases over two days. Among actions, Frank Collins jailed thirty days for larceny of a ham and fines for breaches of peace. others faced larceny, lunacy, drunkenness, or assault charges with varied sentences or continuances. A countercharge case involving Claud Engel and W T Stevens ended with fault assigned to Engel and small fines or dismissals. Mary Marsh’s sentence for running a brothel was suspended upon agreeing to relocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Tomlin
Frank Collins
Samuel Williams
Mamie Green
Lucy White
Sonny" Johnson
Judson Johnson
John Thompson
John Ryan
Wie H. Robinson
W. H. Smith
Captain Pitts
BE. A. Perry
Cumberland
Nicholson
Joseph Beskin
Joe Bright
Jim Brown
Marthy Walker
Lillie Raines
Martha Walker
Augustus Wright
Claud L. N. Engel
W.T. Stevens
Stevens
Sentancie
Mary Marsh
Brewer Street
Weather Report for Today and Nearby Regions
Washington DC July 6 1897 general conditions fair with high heat Virginia showers probable and variable winds North Carolina showers expected southeast to south winds Port calendar provides sun rise 4 52 a m sun set 7 27 p m high water 1 55 and 2 43 p m low water 8 20 a m and 12 09 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Virginia
North Carolina
Weather observations from Norfolk Bureau report July 6
The Norfolk Weather Bureau records show 24 hour observations with a maximum temperature of 86 and a minimum of 72 degrees. Departure from normal and rainfall data are noted, with mean relative humidity around 72 percent and an observer named J. J. Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 3
Department of Agriculture, Weather Bureau
Norfolk
Jan-Uary
C.ce
J.J. Gray
Jennings Family Op Edged Fourth Visit Home
Mr G W Jennings Sr and wife of Elizabeth City spent the Fourth with their son's family and returned home this week. Some residents place garbage in boxes or baskets while others do not. The Sanitary Officer urges all to place out garbage in a container to keep it off the ground and ease collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Jennings, Sr
Elizabeth City
G. W. Jennings, Jr
Johnson Avenue
Floods in Southern France Cause Huge Losses
Advices from the south of France report flood destruction surpassing earlier estimates. Losses are put at 200,000,000 francs in the aggregate. A large portion of villages escaped damage and the death toll is about 900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Thardly
Villese
Vestry Considers Hiring Pastor To Succeed Dr Barton
A meeting of the vestry at Christ Church drew about fifty attendees to discuss ways and means to obtain a pastor for the parish. The session planned to advise the vestry on consulting with the bishop and with union authorities regarding the selection of a pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deen
Christ Church
Barton
Woman’s Ovarian Ills Promoted By Free Advice
A letter from Mrs. Curtis of New York urges women to seek free medical guidance from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for ovarian inflammation and related symptoms. The testimonial from Mrs. Ansig Curtis of Tivonderoza New York praises Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier, claiming full recovery after years of weakness headaches and ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weron
Ant
Lissa
T Shell
Judge Hlanckel Opens July Corporation Court Sessions
Judge Hlanckel convened the Corporation Court for its July term. No Grand jury was empanelled. cases tried include William H. Sheed acting as administrator of Virginia Taylor’s estate under an $8,000 bond with Richard 4% interest and Tunstall as surety. Appraisers listed: J. G. Keeling, W. C. Preston, and George G. Llobson. Lelia A. Taylor resigned as executrix of Robert B. Taylor’s estate, with William I. Taylor acting as executor under a $20,000 bond with S. J. Taylor as surety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlanckel
Corporation Court
Brand
Williaa 2H
M. Sheed
Virginia Taylor
Hiehard
Tunstall Surees
J. G. Keeling
W. C. Preston
George G. Llobson
Lelia A. Taylor
Robert B. ‘Taylor
William I. ‘Taylor
S. J. Taylor
Sugar Tax Proposal From Imported Stock Highlighted
Washington July 6 Secretary Gage writes Senator Allison urging a 1 cent a pound tax on refined sugar made from stock imported before the tariff bill. Treasury customs analysts say the duty could boost revenues by millions while imposing hardship on those best able to bear it. Senate committee stance remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington,d. C
Gage
Allison
Treasury
Senate Committee
Court actions list sales and lawsuits in Roanoke area
In the Court of law and Chancery yesterday WY. Wk. opera entered xult against N. Burruss T. 8. Garnett and others for sale of most of the block of buildings on the west side of Roanoke avenue owned jointly by Mosars, Rogers and Burruss. The Burruss interest conveyed in his deed of assignment will have half of sale proceeds go to a trustee. Suits entered include Petersboro Spanish Peanut Company v Columbia Peanut Company Norfolk. Peter Smith & Co. v Alice and M. V. Neale debt damages 204.74. Bingham Hopkins & Co. of Maryland v Eason & Whitehurst as sums up area 5. M. J. Miller v W. J. Gaxter Tr detinue damages 500. George T. Gambrill v S. Max as sums up damages 200. Tl. Owen Gain Company v Southern Railway trespass damages 600. James G Johnson & Co v R. A. Saunders assumpsit damages 450. Philip Stern v Marx assumpsit damages 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Law and Chancery
Opera
Xult Agaist
N. Burruss
Garnett, Et Als
Roanoke Avenue
Mosars, Rogers and
Burruss
Aten
Petersboro
George T. Gambrill
Max
Sumpesit
Owen Gain Company Ve
Southern Railway
James G
Johnson & Co
R. A. Saunders
Assumpealt
Philip Stern
Marx
Assumpsit
Obsequies of Mrs Elizabeth Crhiselin Held at Second Presbyterian
The obsequies of Mrs Elizabeth Agnes Crhiselin wife of Afr John Crhiselin took place Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Second Presbyterian church conducted by Rev Dr W S Lacy. Interment followed at Cedar Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Agnes Crhiselin
Afr
John Crhiselin
Second Presbyterian Church
W.S. Lacy
Cedir Grove Cemetery
Judge Feinles Presides In Circuit Court Transit Case
In yesterday s session Judge W M Feinles presided in Alexandria replacing Judge Hillehrs. The sole case, Rapid Transit versus Red Wing, arose from a collision near Fenwick Island in April 1898. The judge took the matter under advisement as Deputy Marshal Cress returned with Paul Blanchard, alleged murderer of Mate Christiansen, to be indicted by the grand jury this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
W. MH. Feinles
Jude Hillehrs
Alexandria
Actioner Rapid
Actioner
Red Wing
Fenwick Island
Tosk
Cress
Paul Blanchard
Mate Christiansen
Bark Ingersoll
Blanchard
Lumber rails injure man on Atlantic and Danville Bailoone surge
While unloading lumber from a car on An Atlantic and Danville Bailoone surge at Town Point yesterday morning Fleury Williams was badly injured by several rails falling on him. He was taken to his home on Lrewer street, and attended by Dr. Speight. Ocean View his all stars this week, Manager Bush has the most attractive Lalent Chat could be secured. Hear the grand trio-Preston, Miss Belmatn and Calbert. jJulatf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Danville
Town Point
Fleury Williams
Lrewer Street
Speight
Ocean View
Bush
Lalent
Preston
Miss Belmatn
Calbert
jJulatf
Whizz Bang Clothing Clearout for Kids 3 to 9 Years
An arcade style sale promotes wash suits from our own factory priced at 49c, down from 75c to $1.00. It declares a big clearing sale to close out stock with unmatched low prices and urges quick purchase before the opportunity passes.
Steamer Northampton Resumes Tri-Weekly Excursions
The Steamer Northampton will resume tri weekly trips to Old Point departing Monday at 7:10 p m from ay Line Wharf and returning from Old Point at 10:30 p m The round trip fare is 60 cents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
Old Point
Ay Line
Sterling Silver Stock At Greenwoods At Midsummer Prices
Sterling Silver and Silverware draw world attention at the barge. Greenwoods offers superb stock at midsummer prices to attract buyers in twin elites and outlying country. The stock remains very active and customers get exactly what they pay for, fostering confidence and large patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Greenwoods
Greenwoods
Huntersville Justice Fines Yorkshire Fights After Game
Justice A H Hawks handled Monday cases at League Park bailiwick. Fl J White and Treaty Sivells faced minor charges after a postgame incident. Brockwell cut by a metal ring. Ta Banks fined $5.55 for assault on George Porter on upper Church street. Additional cases: Courtney Almond and Boney Butts, both colored, fined small sums for assaults and abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Hawks
Huntersville
League Park
Fl. J. White
Treaty Sivells
Amilukt Lge
Brockwell
Prockwell
Ta. Banks
George Porter
Upper Church Street
Squire
Courtney Almond
Richael Riddick
Boney Butts
Ella Kee
War Kee
Griswold transfer for Claiborne Lot in Brambieton Ward
A.C. Griswold conveys to Susan M. Griswold a lot with improvements on Claiborne Avenue between Clay and Reeves Avenues in Brambieton Ward for two thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. Griswold
Susan M. Griswold
Claiborne Avenue
Clay and
Reeves
Brambieton Ward
Retreat of Xaverian Brothers at Mount St Josephs College
The Xaverian Brothers from Tchmond and nearby areas began a retreat yesterday at Mount St Josephs College on Frederick Road west of Irvington Md. Rev Michael Klinsing of Good Counsel Normandy Missouri will lead the retreat which ends Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tchmond
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Haltimore
Mount St. Joseph's College
Frederick Road
Irvington
Michael Klinsing
Passionist
of Good Counsel
Normandy
1St. Louis
Roeston
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic for Chills and Malaria
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as iron and quinine in a flavorless form. Claimed to appeal to both children and adults, it emphasizes palatability over bitter tonics and lists price details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felgrove
Price
Ide
Be Morbid Conditions Tale Beeoha eA 7 na sn a fee
The fragmentary text suggests a short item noting a morbid condition or tale, with unclear names or specifics. No coherent events or identifiable persons are readable to anchor a fuller summary.
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Yeelphes
Rootbeer
T. F. Rogers
Granby Street
Fue Khar
W.H. Ho Trice & Co
Mstata
Corner Bank
Plume Streets
E. Jenkins
Main St
Mayer & Co
Mill Supplies
West Market Square
Morfolk
Norfolk and Old Point
Corductors
Ffty Agénta
Jes-tr
Sam
Tadio Jiegeh
Mybicuss Anne
Inverness
Virginia Beich
Old Pott
Annie Reynolds
Tag Ehrman
Sil
Sewell
Aid
Whyhet
Omtur
Kteynolds
Sleht
Tig Tinstler
Navy Yard
Fort Monroe
Washingon
Southern
Norfolk and Western
Chesapeake and Ohio
City
Dcvcan View
Am Freeracker
Raleich
Bank Street
Lee Rifles
Tagets
MAS
Freemason Street
Legal Intelligence
Sossion
Weather Report
Constead
Elcaeda
New York
Ovarius
Vorvuorntian Conor
Baw and Chancery Court
Dda
Roel Ny
Elias Ball
Citizens' Band
OW Mocurisor A
Vankines Tansis
West Mainstreat
Duby Ih
Noun
Walter I
Doyle Cushier
Owl Point
Squire Ward
Meo
Dunston & Silverwood Norfolk
Eoll
Briggs & CO
Yaras—fost
Pathland
Charlotte Streoin
PP Homes
Joseph Brown
Orrade FE
Ain
The
Cooper Marble Works
Planafers
Hall& CO
Walter
Hall, Prop'r
Walter J. Simmons
Seiad ST
Risut
Snorest
Middleton Early
Nohipot I
Clover’s
Reid & Co
Cannoyd Vielp
Oliver’s
Hain Street
Yaza Char
India-Ceylon
Loyall
Witttehurst
Chanod Granhyw
Constable
Lotte Efreet
Boynton
West
Chlon-India Tea CO
Beth City
N.C
East Indies Coo
Essanby
Lotte
Ram
Langballe's
Norpolk
Church
Holt
J. W. Gamage
W. N. Waller
Gamage & Waller Wholesale and Retna
Plument
Narginia
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