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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1897

Page

2

Street car conductors sell round trips at Norfolk fares

Conductors will sell round trip tickets today and thereafter at Nor

Nrny Coma Norfollk Sixteon Jem Td

Heller's Shop Ad Promotes Slippers and Oxfords

An old advertisement lists ladies and men's footwear including slippers and tan oxfords from Hellers Shop at 64 MHSkk street opposite the Courthouse. It also promotes steamer service to Mobjack Bay from Bay Line wharf at 7:00 a m daily except Sunday with a $1 round trip fare and notes Dr Weck the eye expert offering free examinations at Main street. Grand voices at Ocean View feature George Preston.

Sangay Sal Swors Quesrerin Heller's Shop Mhskk Street Courthouse Northiampton Bay Line Mobjack Bay Ocean View George Preston

Evening Excursion to 4 Pasar Returns

Steamer Northampton resumes tri weekly excursions to Old Point on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays leaving Bay Line wharf at 5 30 p m and returning at 10 50 p m Fares are 50 cents for the round trip.

Pasar Northampton Old Point Bay Line

Special Week Offers On Cabinet Photographs

Six cabinet photographs priced at 1.25 each and six favorites. four diamond photographs 50 cents. one watercolor with orders over 4.00. B S Campbell.

B.S. Campbelll

Greenwood's superb stock of manufactured silverware on midsummer sale

Sterling Silver and Silver by Greenwoods attract world attention with a superb stock offered at midsummer prices. The stock is very active in twin cities and surrounding country as buyers respond. Greenwood's provides value and confidence, drawing large patronage.

Messia Greenwoods Twin Cities

Not Aza By Ok Drowsy Take Arecpue Rie Eit

Incoherent fragmentary OCR text yields no clear event or identifiable entities. The readable words offer no verifiable names, places, dates, or outcomes to summarize into a factual newspaper item.

Aza Ok Drowsy

Murder on the Justin H H Ingersoll at Sea

Paul Blanchard, a Canadian seaman, is charged with murdering John Christianson aboard the American bark Justin H. H. Ingersoll between Bermuda and Madeira. Witness Seanm Nicholson saw Blanchard strike and throw the captain’s friend overboard. Blanchard later injured, subdued, and accused by Nicholson. Ammon Nicholson then shot Blanchard but failed to kill him. Blanchard later brought to Norfolk for trial.

Paul Blanchard United States Alexandria Justin HH. Ingersoll New York Bermudas Madeiras Pirot John Christiansen Burk Viethm Christhinson Seanmn Nicholson Llow Blanchard Awetch Louis Larson Thomas Nicholson Guikty Nicholson Christianson Nigheleyn Hmlanchard Thomas Nichelson Derer San Hu Mpler Seener Perrin Mr Harks Phe Amisstre Man Voneday Savin Thiversoll Son Corse Southwiverdl Throl-Talim Cinc Jed Viet Phomag Nicholson Pana Blanchard Amnon Ammon Montevideo Lazarete Yantie Hampton Roads Norfolk Ackiss Slanchard Grand Peterson Brooklyn Sandy Llook

Public building in Norfolk under new system

Chief constructor H. St. P. Hamilton visiting with Leroy Shields to study the Norfolk site at Plume and Atlantic streets for a proposed public building costing 250000 dollars, including a 46000 dollar lot. Hamilton will remain several days to gather data on size location surroundings and foundations for the project.

Treasury Department H. St. P. Hamilton Leroy H. Shields Customs Norfolk Hamilton She Jol Plume and Atlantic Streets

Southern States Telephone Company praised for modern system

The Southern States Telephone Company manages a strictly up to date system with exchanges in Norfolk Portsmouth Berkley and Suffolk handling over 20000 calls daily. The service features metallic circuits long distance instruments and independent connections offered to the public at half the former cost.

Norfolk Southern States Telephone Company Portsmouth Berkley Suffolk Old Point Newport News Local Exchange Charles Pink Starke Fred Axtell Secetary Charles J. Mink J. D. Starke, Jr Q. Collins Willam Iannill

Severe heat and drought grip cotton regions in 19th century notes

The report describes intense dry heat across Texas and the southwest with showers in Georgia and Alabama. It references cotton market activity, futures in New Orleans, and rising concern over moisture shortages driving anxiety among growers. Specific dates and figures appear garbled but the overall theme centers on heat stress, moisture shortage, and market notes affecting cotton.

Texas Southwest Georgia Alabama Eason Verdes Supnet Tate New Orleans United States

Boat races set on the Eastern Branch between bridges

A local event on the Eastern Branch between the Norfolk and Western bridge and Campostella bridge promises boat races at 1 o clock. The first meet will feature double oars and prizes with medals for winners.

Eenheth River Norfolk and Western Abroad Campostella Bridge Othe Yo M. Ola Aloo Singie Tyee Willetars Neaypaty Pyiter Campreételli

Real estate transfers by Morrah and Co and Baldwin Co

Sales of head Batoan across Heal Estate inrehangre and properties in Maltby avenue Branm Dieton Brambleton Avenue and rar bleton ward to Judsie Spalding and J I Hubbard for sums of 300 and 1500 respectively in local land transactions recorded by Byrd Baldwin Co.

Heal Estate S . Ry J. A Morrah & Co Maltby Avenue Branm- Dieton Weird Judsie Spalding Byrd, Baldwin & Co Dland Brambleton Avenue Rarbleton Ward J. I. Hubbard

Police officer assaulted on Mein Street near Addington line

Brambleton Ward officer Peliceman auynn was attacked yesterday morning around obstacle time after alighting from an electric car at Mein Street corner. He was brought to the station house and given medical care.

Peliceman Auynn Brambleton Ward Verticsa Y Ti O'Elock Mein Street Addington

Visit of Mother Mary Agies to Baltimore Franciscans

Mother Mary Agies of the Sisterhood of Franciscans is in Baltimore on a visitation to the three branches of the order there. She will travel via Richmond and Norfolk, the only other houses of the order in this country. Mother Agnes arrived from Jéng earlier this week.

Abese Mary Agies Baltimore The Ordes Ri Iichmond Norfolk Order Wother Agnes Jéng

Legal Intelligence Chronicles: Arraignments in Federal Court

Wickson saved from the goaltows by two jurymen. Willand Nickerson, 14, arraigned in Corporation Court on an indictment for criminal assault on a three year old in Atlantic City Ward. Defense assigned to Walter H. Land. Ten jurors favored hanging. verdict set punishment at ten years in state prison. Police Court: TE. Donahue arraigned for attacking his estranged wife near Norfolk and Western tracks. fined and hospitalized for five days, with potential banishment after. Additional cases include thefts, assaults, and various fines in Brambleton and nearby avenues.

Wickson Clinistonia Fedral Court Willand Nickerson Corporation Courté Atlantic City Nickerson Walter H. Land Donahue Norfolk and Western Brambleton Traundolph Poin Donahue Sam Goldstein Archer Campbell Lucy Moore John Griffin Sidney Wilson Kelly Thurlin Ida Lloyd Luchis Banks Armistead Martin Bill Johnson Charlotte Small Lucy Boston Corporation Court W. H. Land Surety Charles Boston Omera Wrenn Rose Stephens James Harris Mary Webb

Weather Report for Flowing Fair with coastal showers

Forecast and general conditions for Flowing Fair Washington July 8 1897. Virginia and North Carolina expect fair weather with coastal showers. Southeast to northeast winds. Port calendar notes sun rise 4 53 a m set 7 27 p m high water 6 22 a m 5 52 p m low water 10 16 a m and 11 26 p m.

Washington Virginia North Carolina

Trial in salvage case over Clintonian at Newport News

In U S Court Judge W H Grawley presided over Caleb Croodwin v Clintonemin the British steamer Clintonian salvage suit. Trial likely span several days. The Clintonian was among ships burned at Newport News f ire and was sold with proceeds placed in bank. Any court award to the libellant Croodwin will be paid from that fund.

United States Court W. HH. Grawley Caleb Croodwin Clintemin Newport News

Court of Law and Chancery enters suits in session

The court docket lists filings including Nottinghoom as executor against Ailaid Maurtay, Dinette against Curry, Waontvess vs Covenant Building, and a property case in Typos yike Tenn with damages claimed at 600 dollars.

Court of Law and Chancery SS. Nottinghoom Diventon Co Mirra

Norfolk Leotdpe No. 24 Elects Officers and Representatives

Norfolk Leotdpe No 24 elected Jenny Trimyer as councillor George Baker Walimd Dies and W S Marton as secretary and treasurer Wilson James as treasurer Vila Lantrip chairmen Meister conductor and a slate of outside sentinels Mullen Richardson Trimyer Plant and others named as trustees and representatives to the State council meeting in Lynchburg next October. The notice promotes rapid attendance before flu season.

Norfolk Jenny T. Trimyer George M. Baker Walimd T. Dies Vier Marton Sassieiant Cd. That Peutrosts Fi. Win Wilson James Vila Fr. Lantrip

Local resident John Pemtress dies in Mio County

Connerville, Mio county reports the death of John Pemtress a resident aged around sixty five who died Wednesday after a reported accident. His house on Main Street is closed. Relatives are notified and local authorities are handling arrangements.

John Pemtress Connerville Mio Fouk County

Grandest Remedy Promoted By Local Advertiser

Mae 2k 2 Careeve reports using Dr. King’s New Discovery and a patent cough remedy to treat continual illness over three years. He claims the remedies cured his sickness and credits business success to the cures. Letters offer free samples at Buy row, Martin &o's Drug Store.

Hutant Kilne Wing Buyrow Martin &O

Aarcon Vallesroionnen Laces at Vie

600 pieces at Vie Le 2he MMe adc 60 a dozen yaws just received and Levy Bros.

Vie Mme Adc Ans Levy Bros

Norfolk Weather Report July 8 By J. J. Gray

The Norfolk Weather Bureau records show 24 hour observations with a maximum near 84 and a minimum around 5. Temperature departures from normal are negative and rainfall totals are noted for the past day and since July 1. Observer J. J. Gray signs the report.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Norfolk Tee Yale Dlus J. J. Gray

Agelasto Wins Virginia Tennis Title in Hot Lynchburg Final

W A Agelasto secures the Virginia singles championship at Lynchburg with a 5-7 5-1 4-1 6-1 victory over Reid of Portsmouth. doubles fall to Evans and Jackwell of Bedford City. Reid and Robinson claim doubles crown. Agelasto fainted after heat but recovered to finish strongly and a Norfolk venue for next state meet is favored by most players. The Weather and club enthusiasm impact practice ahead of future contests.

AL. W. A. Agelasto Lynchburg Washington Reid Portsmouth Agelasto Brothers W. A Alex Evans Jackwell Bedford City Reid and Robinson Norfolk Virginia Beach St. Mary's Reglon Nhu Keweh al- Wosti St. Mary's Orphan Asylum

Literary and Radical Entertainment by Tonian Epworth League

The Tonian Epworth League at Queen Street M. E. church held its first literary and radical entertainment last night and it was a decided success. The program included opening hymn prayer recitations by Miss Jessie Moore and Miss Antie Caler, instrumental duets by Lola Stroud and Naomi Stevens, several recitations by Myrth Weaver Gladys Jones, Annie Sadier, and a quartet including Lucretia Prater Stroud Myra de Weaver and Annie Lindsay. Collection for the event and refreshments followed hosted by the league and congregation.

Tonian Epworth League Queen Street M A 3Essie Moore Teva Antie Caler Lola Stroud Naomi Steynolds Pastor Soo Myrth Weaver Gladys Jones Annie Sadier Lucretia Pranane S ‘Hala Stroud Myra de Weaver Annie Lindsay League Congregalion

GROVICS TASTE 38 CHILL PONTE? Drug gist ad claim

An OCR fragment advertises GROVICS TASTE 38 CHILL PONTE claiming it is sold by druggists and loved by children while adults prefer it to bitter tonics with a price note ending in 52.

Norfolk excursion tale and memorial service details

An extended Norfolk excursion notice describes a personal guided trip to Watkins Glen and nearby sites via Baltimore and Washington with multiple side trips to Toronto. It notes ride inclusions, return trip validity seven days from Norfolk, and ticketing through ARTEDUT BAW, plus a memorial funeral service for Mary Won Header with details of time place and invites.

Nta- Hara Wats Mitrata Watkins’ Glen Neva Gores Norfal Baltimore Washington Sh S Mauch Chunk Glen Gnolke Pauchett Watkins’ Cien Baying Ceneova Rochester Tulalo Norfolk Artedut Telanmi Chuck Pyam Mies Mary Won Header Eachether Ponktas Caliente Bhimire Moon Moran Avenues Ghent Chareh Portsmouth OS O'Eloedk

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