Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Norfolk Virginian in Norfolk, Virginia

We have 3,124,248 pages in Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1897

Page

10

Precedents in selecting 1897 House chairmen

Amos J. Cummings reports on how Speaker Reed followed or diverged from precedents in appointing committee chairmen for the Fifty-first Congress. The article traces assignments on Ways and Means, Appropriations, Judiciary, Naval, and other panels, noting when rank and seniority aligned with custom and when exceptions occurred.

Amos J. Cummings Washington, D. C House of Representatives Henderson Reed Jonathan A. Rowell Finais Rowell Committee of Ways and Means W'llam D. Kelley Pennsylvania Wm. McKinley, Jr Ohio Kelley House Major Mecktinley Wtquette United States Maijor McKinley Thomas B. Reed White House Joseph G. Gannon Tilnois Appropriations Samuel J. Randall Cannon Ezra 3. Taylor Nelson Dingley, Jr Maine Chas. J.wielkhaim Banking and Currency Hoe Lewis F. Payson Illinois Public Lands Commerce Charles 8. Baker New York Charles O'Neill Merchant Marine and Fisheries John M. Taraquhar Tie Mr. Dingley Edward H. Funston Kansas Thedbert R. Pitt Minois John H. Sketchan Byron M. Cutcheon Michievan Charles A. Boutelle Alfred C. Harmer McKinley Harry Bingham Bishop W. Perkins Isaac. Stubble Iowa Territories Henry C. McCormick James Buchanan New Jersey Tomas H. Carter Montana Carter Seth Milliken John Dalzell Julius Osar Burrows Michiean James O'Donnell Michigan William ST. Wade Missouri David BR. Henderson Ben Tutler Edmund N. Margill William G. Laidlaw Imshy T. Thomas Wisconsin William W. Grout Vermont District of Columbia Mr. Reed James W. Wadsworth Lewis D. Apsley Sinestehusetts Apshey Eugene J. Hainer Nebraska Henry HH. Baker Nor Dhnimpshire Tle Wadeworth Joseph G. Cannon David RB. Trenlorson Treary A. Choyper Ie Wis Mississippi River Leprovatts Thomas Settle North Carolin North Carolina Daniel Einer Robert G. Douglas Towa Brum Congress Joseph W. Babcock Library Nabcock Samuel G. i Wilborn California Judge Powers George W. Smith Winuis William W. Bowers Warren RR. Tooker Ringer Hermann Oregon

Old White Sulphur: Banquet and Pierces Visit at the Springs

Correspondent recalls the antebellum White Sulphur Springs in Virginia as a social hub where notable figures such as Clay, Marshall, Pierce, and Lee visited. The piece details lavish banquets, music, and juleps, plus a vivid scene of President Pierce’s 1854 visit and General Lee’s 1869 stay, framing the closing of the old regime and the shift to newer Southern leisure spots.

Houry Clay President Pierce Genu Lee Sweet Chalybeate Springs Kentucky Chegapeadke Ohio New River Canons Saratoga Virginia Springs Carolinas Georgia Mississippi Sumpters Pickenses Hamptons Caralinas Clays Marshalls Crittendens Corwin and Owing and Trimble Choates and Websters and Pierces New England Dickinson, Marcy and Dallas Middle States Cass Douglass Benton Far West Magils Cabells Prestons Virginia Carrolls Maryland Hotel Register Clay Rufus Cheate Massachusetts Thomas Corwin Rives South Carolina North Carolina Mr. Clay Jimmie Patterson Theobomaquet Weepon Aicher Kiv Mrr Choate Franklin Pierce United States Staunton Concord Martin House Columbia Pierce Gen. Robi Traveler Lonsray Jron T Onler

Old Sweet Springs at peak of a midsummer visit

A special dispatch from Old Sweet Springs West Virginia July 10 describes a bustling resort day with sunlit lawns shaded by oaks, tennis in bright outfits and a chic Louisville party guest. It highlights a progressive masquerade party hosted by Drs Lockwood of Baltimore with prizes won by Laviolette Lewis and others, notable guests from Richmond Richmond and Louisville, and strong enthusiasm for the season.

Old Sweet Springs W. Va The Virginian Dellermus Oaes Louisville Minke Euce New England Bouth J. Lockwood Baltimore Jach Indy Laviolette Lewis West Virginia Clas I. Pitt Palthmore Thom D V. Mereditho Fanmily tMart Jey Carmichael Soho O. Patterson Sprinsfield Lawson Cincinnati Judie Cowe T. OW. Blane New Orleans W. F. Wheaton Washington, DC AL Chisolm Miles Casper Chisolm Charleston S.C Richmond Many Morgan Flota

Norfolk's Busy Store Showcases Strong Individuality

A vivid feature highlights Norfolk's Busy Store displaying unique character and local charm. The piece profiles the proprietor, notes distinctive merchandise, and sketches how the shop reflects community rhythms and daily life in Norfolk.

Norfolk

Peculiar Store Stands Out Among Ordinary Shops

A description contrasts this establishment with typical stores, calling it aggressive and progressive. It emphasizes careful selection of worthy goods and fair pricing, noting that haphazard buying cannot yield the same quality and value.

Bargain Sale of Ladies and Boys Apparel and Accessories

A lengthy advertisement announces deep discounts on ladies handkerchiefs collars neckwear ribbons and muslin gowns plus wide ranges of undergarments shirts waists skirts parasols and hosiery for men women and children. Featured are price cuts including 4 for 25c on handkerchiefs and 10c to 25c tiers on various items with emphasis on quality fabric blends and limited stock.

Volka Kiever

Ready Made Pillow and Sheet Goods Sale

Bleached pillow cases and bolster cases in multiple sizes priced 12 1 2 to 39 cents. Bleached and unbleached sheets and linens offered in various widths and qualities, with many items labeled under Miller, Rhoads & Co. Also features corset department with several makes and prices from 3 1 2 to 5 75. Large crowds visit this department daily as new shipments arrive, hot days noted.

Finest Madras Shirts Now 75 and 89 Cents

Weather woes aside, massive sale cuts hit summer furnishings with Finest Madras Shirts marked down from 3.25 to 89c and 75c. Also featured are Mens Percale Shirts at 75c and 59c, with two collars and attached cuffs, plus laundered percale shirts at 59c, all part of backward season clearance.

Balance of Men’s Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers Lot

The listing covers men’s Balbriggan shirts and drawers in varying values. Prices shown include 50 cents, 32 cents, 39 cents, and 19 to 25 cents. Details specify long or short sleeves and assorted sizes.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lighting Buchre Party Ort At &c Windsor Hermsdorf Joe Eae Miller, Rhoads & Co Donegal Thompson Norfolk’s& Busy
Search Courier

Search the Norfolk Virginian Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Norfolk Virginian?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication