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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1896

Page

2

Norfollk to Niagara Falls Excursion Series Open

SHPSloan to Wingara fallp and Baltimore and Ohio arrange personally conducted excur sions to Niagara Falls Rochester Buffalo and Watkins Glen from Norfolk. First trip set for Wednesday July 15 from Norfolk via Washington or Baltimore with train links below. Express service leaves Baltimore July 18 at 9:06 am in charge of a tourist agent. Round trip twelve days inclusive priced at 12 dollars before date. Tickets available from BURGLDOWIS Pass Agent Hartlc Hotel Main St.

Wingara Baltimore Oh!o Niagara Falle Rochester Buland Watkins’ Glen Norfolk Washington B. & Cashington Burgldowis Hartic Main St

Court notices and quick dispositions mark Yesterday in Court

In a sparse Police Court docket Justice Tomlin sped through cases. Wy n n and White faced breaches while Nellie Brickhouse escaped with cost. David Whitehurst jailed four months for assault and battery. Harbor Commissioner W A Graves qualified. Rev Walter Buckner authorized for marriage. Bill of sale recorded. estate transfers noted. United States Court relief for Portsmouth Cotton Manufacturing Company. Funeral held for Miss Grace Garnett at St Luke's Church.

Justice Tomlin George Knock Charles Wynn John White Nellie Brickhouse David Whitehurst W. A. Graves A. Corprew Walter D. Buckner Episcopal Church Frank Nimma United States Portsmouth Cotton Manufacturing Company

Steamer Schedule Norfolk to Washington for Christian Endeavor

The Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co announces daylight service on the Newport News route between Portsmouth Norfolk Fortress Monroe and Washington D C for the Christian Endeavor Convention. Departures from Portsmouth July 8 10 12 11 and 14 at 7 16 a m with arrivals in Washington by 7 p m Returning July 9 10 11 13 14 and 17 at 7 00 a m with Fortress Monroe and Norfolk calls. round trip fare four dollars. tickets and staterooms via Norfolk wharf or on board steamer.

Washington Steamboat Co Norfolk Fortress Monroe Washington, D. C Christian Endeavor Convention Newport News Portsmouth Bay Tine Wharf Washington Mathews Street D. J. Calllahan T Smithfeld Luray Smithfield Bay Line Warwick Park Lont Durlemsouth Granby Street Uidren Kiwkers Sivents

Residents seek improvements around Brambleton station

Local residents urge the Street Committee to clear Hamlin avenue turntable pit improve public safety add electric sighting and pave the Park avenue sidewalk near the Norfolk Virginia Beach and Southern Railroad property. The matter will be reported at the next meeting. Meanwhile the Hoggard family returns from North Carolina with their eldest son’s remains for interment in Rich Square.

J. T. Wood Park Avenue Salt Company Brambleton Messrs A. S. Cooper C. J. Jones Cc. H. Spann R. J. Hoggard Charles Street North Carolina Rich Square

Taxable Property Review by Suffolk Fiduciaries Examined

Judge Kilby of Suffolk reviews fiduciary controlled property at the Clerk of the Courts to determine what is subject to taxation. He will forward a completed report to the Commissioner of Revenue for assessment. Much property appears personal, with many fiduciaries potentially unlisted. findings will take weeks.

Judge Kilby Suffolk Commissioner of the Revenue Kilby

Local notes from Atlantic City and area obituaries

Little Miss May LeCato visits Mr James Savage's family in Huntersville. B F McIntosh, longtime resident, dies at 74 at his Central avenue home. Funeral at 3 pm today from Central avenue residence. Local Board meetings move to public school on last Monday monthly at 6 pm. Sunday services and programs listed for First and Second Presbyterian churches with visiting Rex S Y Opshanna to preach in the morning.

May LeCato Avenue BH James Savage Central Avenue Huntersville First Presbyterian Church J. R. Howerton Ineorrow Second Presbyterian Church Lack D. D At & P M. Rex S. Y. Opshanna Oroomiah Persia

Death of Mr Ayres aged 46 at home on Church Street

Obituary notes the death of Mr William T Ayres aged 46 who died at midnight after a long illness of consumption at his residence No 517 Church Street. He was unmarried and survived by two brothers John and Walter and a sister Mrs Joan Curles. Funeral today at 4 pm from his home conducted by Rev J W Moore. Interment in Firnweal Cemetery.

William T. Ayres Church Street Joan Curles Court Omcer Curles

Popular Syrup of Figs touted as family remedy

Advertisement praises Syrup of Figs for laxative use and claims it helps even when others fail. A Frederickstown Missouri grandmother recalls quick relief from bowel issues using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Also notes sales by druggists and a furniture clearance at 195 Church Street and bridal china offers at Johnston China Company Granby Street.

K. G. Gregory Frederickstown

Norfolk City News in Brief Chronicles Miner Events

Norfolk notes cover a Cotton Exchange visit by J P Ferrare of Montgomery Alabama a Norfolk city hall square mower display a Baltimore visitor Mrs W H Caler at the Chamberlain Old Point Comfort a Cumberland Street church excursion to Virginia Beach a former turnkey Griffins lingering injury and other society items Captain Henry Balance of the C W Pettit travels to Petersburg to wed Lula Garnett plus Ladd Ladd and business plans Lambent's Point Lodge officers are installed and an ex Chief of Police protest awaits City Attorney report.

J. P. Ferrare Montgomery Ala Cotton Exchange City Hall W. H. Caler Baltimore Chester Caler Norfolk Young Men's Society of Cumberland Street Church Virginia Beach Griffin Cumberland County John W. Ladd Washington George D. Parker, Jr L. Shefsky & Co W. T. Irwin Bank and Freemason Southern States Telephone Company Roanoke Square Henry Balance Steuer C. W. Pettit Petersburg Lula Garnett Lambent’s Point Lodge Prichard E. W. Brown John T Oramn John W. Baylor L. Bt. Hughes King J.T. Saunders

Weather Report for Today and Next Few Days

Washington July 10 1886 general conditions show rain in Virginia Sat urday morning likely dry afternoon with fair Sunday and Monday warmer southwesterly winds North Carolina showers Saturday then clearing later Sunday and Monday southerly winds Port calendar lists sun rise and set times high and low tides and moon phases for July including quarters new moon and perigee apogee dates

Washington Virginia Carolina

European home for Bertha Sturman after escape

Bertha Sturman, once central to a Maryland North Carolina extradition case, is said to be living in Neustadt-on-the-Hart Bo Varhi Europe with her two children. She fled detectives after a warrant over alleged false pretenses to obtain 100 from her uncle and has since evaded capture.

Bertha Stroman Lana Bertha Sturman Europe Neustadt-on-the-Hart Bo- Varhi North Carolina Maryland

Temperature readings from Norfolk Weather Bureau notice

Observations for the past 24 hours show a maximum temperature of 30 and a minimum of 71 with a normal of 80. Departures noted for prior 24 years and since January 1. Rainfall in 24 hours 0.08 inches and since July 1 six? inches. J. J. Gray observer.

Weather Bureau Norfolk Seececccsee Minua J. J. Gray

Police Board Meeting Appoints Substitutes Sworn In

The police board met yesterday from four to seven thirty. Thursday’s appointees were sworn in with H. Salyer becoming a regular officer replacing Barrom who declined the patrol position. D. Childress Peter Martin and substitutes Jones Fritzinger and Old were noted for qualification.

Board of Poiie Commissioners H. Salyer Barrom D. Childress Peter Martin Jones Fritzinger Old Brambleton Democratic Club

Barnum Impresses London Clergy and Bishop

An old circus man recalls P T Barnum in London sending tickets to clergy and the Bishop of London. A protection detail formed around him as he attracted solicitations for donations. The Bishop praised him as generous and brainy, promising a heavenly meeting when the bishop asked to see him in heaven.

Syracuse Courier P.T. Barnum London Cated Hernum Barnum Varnum Luush

Heart Disease Symptoms Listed in Old Notice

An old medical notice lists chest pain fainting weakness irregular pulse fluttering and choking sensations as signs of a diseased or weak heart. It notes shortness of breath swelling of feet and ankles as accompanying symptoms.

Preserving Cut Flowers by Mr Winslow in 18th Century Advice

English divine and botanist Mr Winslow offers tips on keeping bouquets fresh. Cut stems with some leaves immersed in water to help expansion. recut ends under water for better uptake. Leaves in water aid May blooms but hasten decay for petals already shed. Change water daily and wipe submerged leaves to remove mucus. Only green vigorous leaves should be in water.

Winslow

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