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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1897

Page

2

Real estate listings for residences stores flats and offices

Ww H H Trice and Co list residences including 257 Duke 38 Riley 226 York 327 Chapel 1m Walle and others. Stores cover Commercial House 31 Main 252 40 Water 527 Church and more. Flats include 412 Church 861 Church 175 Bank 38 Main and offices at 151 Main 211 Main plus a lot in rear 183 Church and an office in City National Bank Building.

Duke Riley York St Chapel St Walle Church Tottico Talbot Bank Rowneke Tock Queen Main Granby Main St Bank St High St Wenchurch St Church St City National Bank Auyntic St

Street Car Fares Set At Fifty Cents Round Trip

Street car conductors will sell tickets for fifty cents round trip in Norfolk. Daily service includes sixteen trains each way.

Norfolk Jes Tr

First Niagara Falls Excursion Leaves Norfolk July 6

The first Niagara Falls trip of the season departs Norfolk on Tuesday July 6 at 6 10 p m via Washington steam car with a Washington connection to Baltimore and Ohio railroad for Niagara Falls direct via Pittsburgh crossing the Allegheny Mountains by daylight Fare from Norfolk 13 00 for round trip Rail details from Arthur G Lewis Southern Passenger Agent Atlantic Hotel ju25 ot

Niagara Falls Norfolk Washington sWashington Baltimore and Ship Railroad Pittsburg Alleghany Mountains Arthur G. ‘Lewis Southern Atlantic Hotel

Heller's Shoe Store Ad and Local Steamship Notice

A fragmented local item advertises Heller's Shoe Store at 64 Bank Street with prices on ladies and men's footwear and a steamer Northampton excursion to Old Point with trips daily except Sunday, pricing 60 cents to 80 cents, plus a library donation note and assorted notices about sales and examinations.

Ieee Seer Heller's Shoe Bank Street Northampton Ray Line Mobjack Bay Old Pome Old Point Monnday Twiy Sth Gay Whart Jon Old Point

Third Ward Workingmen's Club Nominees for City Committee

The newly organized Third Ward Workingmen's Democratic Club met in its clubhouse on Chirlobie Street. A large attendance of prominent ward Democrats heard presentations. Five new members were admitted, and progress on by laws and finances was reported. Five members were proposed for the City Executive Committee at the upcoming convention, with names including J Turner and W T Suresat. The club planned 100 printed tickets for delegates and committee members for the ward meeting.

Third Ward Workingmen's Democratic Club Chirlobie Street Gapl John J. Wash Ehuaiaml Ltd Kiapp A7as Fivn Henry Weverbal Progress Pitt Fnlding Mdcdl Indeeuness Shire VO So Iourt Bony Ktouanotee Olotees Chen D J Turner Mi W T. Suresat Tas J. Randolph Mer K. Meade Osborne Min Robert Bleet Mir PU Araeurerk Vere Uatey Owilnss Owilnss Te Apiain Tas

Young Men’s Christian excursion to Old Point Comfort aboard Pocahontas

The Young Men's Christian association plans a moonlight voyage aboard the Pocahontas on Friday from Southern Taulway wharves. The program includes a choral and instrumental concert by campus musicians, with pianist, baritone, tenor and impersonator performances. Refreshments will be offered by association members at a moderate price. The steamer departs at 7:45 PM and returns from Old Point Comfort, with tickets available from association members.

Pocahontas Southern Taulway Company Old Point Ua Chotee Dan Dy the Owl Toni and Mandolin Club Messrs, MH. L GHW Gai K.P. Chapsinn Terry L Gordon Or. Carrow Messrs Charlies Gorjes IP Koerner WM. M. Rugby Baritque Roc. Tupman Ub. Gordon Mr. Rugby Wile Tupman Rusby Auett Gordon Paink Sola Ated Fireet Oenra Marcia

Assault on officer during arrest at city corner

Officer West was struck twice by a prisoner as he phoned headquarters for the patrol wagon at the corner of Chireh and Waten streets around 50 o'clock Mist wicht. West remained unharmed and secured his prisoner at the station. James McDonnald, a friend of the arrestee, was arrested for interfering. Goldstein faced charges for carrying a pistol.

Omcer West Chireh Waten Jie W. Gi.louse Ma West Mouse James McDonnald Arres Goldstein Cheres Ted

Dairy Inspector Appointment Discussed At Health Board

The regular weekly meeting of the Board of Health convened yesterday with Dr. Riddick presiding. Members Dr. Field Dr. Chiles Dr. McCormick Health Officer Shepherd and Inspectors attended. A request to rescind the Calvert street closet removal order was referred for study, and debate over appointing a dairy inspector resumed. The City Attorney's opinion is still pending. The Sanitary Inspector reported 101 nuisances for the week with 5 abated and a nuisance on South Park avenue was ordered investigated. The meeting adjourned after brief discussion.

Board of Health Riddick Dr. Field Chiles McCormick Shepherd Calvert Street South Park Avenue

Local Highlights From Norfolk Longshore News and Visits

Local items report Prof Clowsra’s choir to hearse at VY M C A, visitors Powell Titus of Titusville Fla and Miss Gertrude Crane of Baltimore visiting Norfolk relatives, Mrs L A Levichagy hosting, Mary Phoawyer from Newport News with Mrs L A Levichagy, charity bazaar on March 9 for St Marys Asylum, Dr J M Miller of Greenville and Dr A L Rogers of Washington registered at Atlantic Hotel, social visits among Ballimore, Ballimoore, and Norfolk residents, a Queen Street market incident and a Norfolk Warehouse construction update, George Collins hospitalized after injury, Mr Pat White visiting from Kansas City, plans for New Government building under the new law.

Clowsra Cifss Wilhl VY. M. Cla Powell Titus Titusgie Fla Colton Pmxchunes Vesbortay Gertrude Crane Baltimore Norfink Aly Bel Walkland Street Mary Phoawyer Newport Wewn Mes L.A Charles Capehart Wadler Mitchael Ballimoore Mab Allert Stahl Waverley Street Hichard Betwood Queen Street McCyartinay Norfolk Tharegoald Pat White Kansas City White

Daily Service On The James River Navigation Line

The Virginia Navigation Company switches to a daily Richmond to Norfolk schedule. The Pocahontas will depart Richmond each morning, with Wednesday and Friday variations. The Artel, tied to the Pocahontas, sails from Richmond Tuesday Thursday for Norfolk, arriving in eleven hours. The Artel will depart at 4 80 a.m. on Mondays, opening state rooms the night before to suit passengers who avoid early risers.

Virginia Navigation Company Richmond Norfolk Pocahontas Wiehmond Artel Sailine Titehmond

Cotton Market Roundup Under Heat Across Texas and Southwest

In Texas and the Southwest hot dry weather dominates as Arkansas posts a 102 degree high. Spot cotton in Liverpool slips 1 29, with 10 000 bales traded. New York contracts close steady after a 4 to 6 point rise, August at 7.44 to 7.46, October 7.11 to 7.12, January 7.18 to 7.24. Spot demand remains strong in New York with sales of 4 712 bales. New Orleans AUZUSE futures advance 5 points to 7.22. US port receipts total 1 052 bales, down from last year. USDA report due next Saturday at 11 oclock.

Texas Arkansas Liverpool New York New Orleans United States Iss Agricultural Bureau

Mrs Gertha Sterling Dies in Northampton Visit at 34

Mrs Gertha Sterling of Northampton county died yesterday morning while visiting Mrs Knight at 11 Mart Street. A widow with three children, she was 34. Her body was sent for interment via the New York Philadelphia and Norfolk railway yesterday afternoon.

Gertha Sterling Northampton County

Cotton blooms sent to the Cotton Exchange from Southampton county

Three handsome cotton blooms were sent to the Cotton Exchange yesterday, gathered on the Sth Instant and the farm of Mr J Pope in Southampton county, Virginia. Mrs Pope belongs to the Cobb Bros Cho cotton brokerage. Indications show Southampton's cotton crop is doing well.

Cotton Exchange Oy J. Pope Southampton County Ma Pope Cobb, Bros, & Cho Southampton

A Mig Excursion to Fergusson's from Goldsborn

A Mig excursion from Goldsborn led by Air. 3 Fergusson will arrive Taraday about 1200 strong. The party plans stops at all necessary resorts and may see the Wilson Ny baseball team face the Olympics in one or two games.

Fergusson Goldsborn Taraday Wilson, Ny

Red Lion Hotel Entering Century of Public House Service

Ardmore Ta hotel the Red Lion has held a public house license since 1708 and is about to reach its hundredth year of continuous service as a licensed pub.

Red Lion Ardmore

Norfolk and Western Railway May 1897 earnings report

The statement of earnings and expenses for May showsPetrol Car ng? 507 against 0 for the period. Net earnings for eight months ending May 31 1897 rise to 1 950 345 09 from 1 104 000 25 a year ago, an increase of 974 847 98.

Norfolk and Western Pail Wey

Donohue Arrested in Highway Robbery Case

Mrs Wier, residing at 8 Donohue Street, states her husband is charged with highway robbery. The alleged victim is his wife after an incident near the Norfolk and Western railway in Brambeton Ward. Police arrest followed by Detective Snowden.

Donohue Deiifue Deinohue Norfolk and Western Railway

Death of W. Ts. Shepherd A Southern Railway Clerk at Planer's Port

Obituary notice for W. Ts. Shepherd a clerk of the Southern railway at Planer's Port who died at St. Vincent's Hospital. The legacy shipper ages unclear, remains sent to his Richmond home for interment.

W. Ts. Shepherd Southern Railway Planer St. Vincent's Richmond

Norfolk Not Represented at Statemen's Convention

The seventh annual convention of the Statemen's Association was held in Winchester yesterday. Athiler Tigan of the Norfolk Department was detained, but his paper on chemical engines will be read before the body.

Statemen's Association Winchester Athiler Tigan Norfolk Department

Legal Proceedings in Corporation Court Dismiss Insanity Defense

In Corporation Court Judge Hanekel presided over trials of Null Sykes and others. Sykes was found insane and discharged after evidence and argument. Mahoney’s charge of selling MHipar was not substantiated and dismissed. Various defendants faced penalties for drunkenness, cruelty, and public disorder with fines or dismissal as noted.

Corporation Court Null Sykes Sheei Vieyeje Thom Merrimac Club Julgie Hanekel Sykestone Wey bin Holm P. Mithoney Urrademed Mhipar Sinilas Makmerpey Ciity Mo Mae Honey Ma Wit Papas Janes Torbdargielss

Court proceedings outline a flawed triad case and judgments

In a recent court session presiding judge Martin handled a notation for a new triad involving I. OM, Peed, and Bon ve against City National Bank. A ruling favored the plaintiff with an unspecified amount plus interest. Other cases named James Ta. Williams and Lian bw Wiis seek judgments with interest dating from October.

Tee WB Martin James Ta Willams Interast Ryan Metober Gd

Damages Sought in Admiralty Case Before Mills Court

Judge Indyve Wy presided as the Mills court heard the admiralty case John A. Mills versus a schooner. The suit seeks damages for a ca ll loss. The case involving Charles Grimeve and the Alternainel Chesappese Comalcom AMY was moved from City Court to the United States Court.

Indyve Wy Brawley United States

Property transfers and valuations listed in notices

M Watt transfers to William L White property on Rambetton EDV TET near Hear Reservoir year valued at 2100 dollars. Mrs John ot Fentress acquires property No 271 Queen streets for 2600 dollars.

M. Watt William L. Whitehurst Ranbteton John Ot. Fentress Toe Dilwaml Mets Quen Streets

Portrait of Abe Sagidors and Garin in Norfolk feature

In Norfolk the Washington Capital of Tidgoth appears with a portrait of Abe Sagidors. Garin is praised as a superior writer among underwriters, and the piece recalls Shan Cenrlnind’s Arkansas path to a U.S. Attorney General post, noting Mitchelsh’s press influence and the writer and his wife visiting Norfolk and Ween View.

Tidgoth Abe Sagidors Lund Nora Garin Mel Wintley Shan Ark Ss Arkansas Democrat Itthe Eek James Mitelesh Norfolk Ween View

The Outlook July issue features Geneva number and short tales

The Outlook publishes a Geneva themed issue with illustrated sideles and stories by Professor Mrander Matthews plus departments like Books and Authors The Thellistous World Life Folks The Home Club and more The price is 3 4 per year and the ad copy mentions various medicines and Washington Chemical Co products including nervous relief claims

Geneva Nvmber Mrander Matthews Life Folks Tlome Club Iysticn The Outlook Company Avtor Pines New York

Wheel event in Newport News and Norfolk Association run

Saturday afternoon next fifteen of the Newport News WY. M. cA. Wheel new wil come to this ery and join as many wheelrmin of the Norfolk Association in run to the City Water Works. On the return to Norfolk Junelh will be served as the association rooms.

Newport News WY. M Norfolk Association City Water Works Norfolk Association

Dancing at Ocean View Hotel Ball Room

A large crowd of young people enjoyed dancing at the Ocean View hotel ball room last night. Prof. tel leg a, in charge, will host a grand soiree tomorrow night and invites his former pupils to attend.

Oven View telleg#a

Weather Report for Washington and Nearby Areas

Forecasts indicate showers probable in Virginia with easterly winds and in North Carolina with southeasterly winds. Rain calendar notes sunrises at 4:63 a.m. and sunsets at 7:27 p.m. High tides at 3:00 a.m. and 6:47 p.m. Low tides at 9:15 a.m. and 10:18 p.m.

Washington Virginia North Carolina

Weather observations from Norfolk July 7 Department of Agriculture

Norfolk Weather Bureau reports daily climate data including maximum and minimum temperatures departure from normal rainfall in past 24 hours and since July 1 relative humidity readings. Observer V G Orla notes conditions with numbers obscured by OCR but indicates standard station records and departures from normal.

Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Norfolk TL J. Do Orla V.G

Fire destroys Maltby Avenue home. several injured

A fire at Maltby Avenue near North Maltby and James Al streets yesterday damaged a residence. W. T. Russell and family, along with relatives visiting Winston, escaped with injuries. Neighbors and local residents aided victims as firefighters battled flames in the early hours, with partial details from residents about the sequence of events and people present.

W.T. Russell Maltby Avenue James and al CO Tea Avenue Aliy W. MM Currig Vankins

Legislative turmoil as bill passes amid confusion

Debated measure advances after heated exchanges among lawmakers. Speaker and attendees clash over phrasing while AbeaH and Dingley weigh in on Cuba policy. Final tally records yeas and nays as session adjourns for the day.

The Grandest Remedy from Chil Towli Virginia

A garbled 19th century notice touts various remedies and tonics, including King's New Discovery, with scattered references to medical claims and vendors. The text mentions local pharmacies and merchants like Martin & Cats, and hints at cough cures and patent medicines.

Tt. U. Chreeve Chil Towl Hives King Gadt Mr. King Bae How, Martin & Cats Gio

Academy of Music presents Lights and Shadows spectacle in Washington

Readers are told of Misty Taek Catered ete and Pam Fonee as heroes in a program at the Academy of Music. Lectures and dramatic pieces, including Ten Thuy and Meú Yiu, are praised for variety and emotional impact. Audience reports describe crowded halls and praise for vivid visuals and dramatic storytelling.

Onthvabivile Academmy Heros Manel Aude Marek Amelin Ecuts Demost Qted Gageto Thomas JT Dinsmore Vincent Academy of Music Washingston Thonses Washington

Tour of Eastern Cities Features Witzsim Wothes Sullivan

New York reports Hubert Witzsim Wothes Sullivan are arrested as part of a larger tour through eastern cities. They are set to appear in friendly sparring encounters across the region.

New York Hubert Witzsim Sullivan

Shake Into Your Shoes Patent Cure Promoted by Vendors

An odd diatribe in a 19th century ad claims a quack remedy for foot discomfort from new shoes. It touts a supposed cure for sprains and corns and urges purchases through general stores and shoe shops with a list of dubious terms and numbers.

Adlon Ity Rau Triad Piles Ress Allien

Notice of business closure at 170 Chirch Street

A notice from Tore Man announces the cessation of business at 170 Chirch Street. The author thanks friends and patrons for past support and states no further business communication will be conducted. The message contains several unclear names and phrases but conveys a final closure and gratitude.

Chirch Street

Whimsical Wash Suits at Unheard of 49c Prices

The advertisement promotes wash suits for children ages 3 to 9 from a factory line. Prices drop from 75 cents to 1 dollar to an astounding 49 cents, claiming a big clearing sale to close out stock. It proclaims Whizz Bang pricing with no profit motive and urges readers to buy while bargains last.

Local resident speaks on a medical topic in Berkley Va

Mr Williaam McPherson of Berkley Virginia comments on an alleged medical treatment and its effects his statement discusses patient care and potential outcomes in a terse exchange.

Williaam McPherson Berkley

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