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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1897
Page
5
The Ocean View concert features tenor George Preston as the main draw this week. The program includes various vocal pieces and a display of Bix photographs and watercolors offered with orders over eight dollars.
The social column highlights a bustling migratory season with many visitors in the city and numerous Norfolk residents heading to the mountains and seashore for rest. It records multiple marriages in Richmond and local society events at the Country Club, Ocean View, and various homes, with travel to Clifton Springs and Virginia Beach noted among locals.
The Lap store at 374 Main Street buys the Andrews Parker stock and the W T Andrews Co stock formerly at 330 Main Street. The goods will be offered at the new Dove building within days at unusually low prices. The stock covers all ready made clothing and gentlemen’s furnishings, all new and up to date.
Beginning tomorrow Levy Bros on Main Street launches the greatest sale of dry goods in Norfolk. Prices are cut deep to clear room for workmen, with bargains on numerous items from ginghams and linens to curtains and garments, all cash and no disputes.
Mrs. Fannie Lehman is bedridden from Paris green poisoning affecting her eyes. Two weeks of pain and partial blindness leave her dependent, with her physician unable to confirm possible recovery.
Weather bulletin notes showers in Virginia with cooler air Sunday morning and southerly winds. North Carolina to expect showers variable winds turning southeasterly. Sunrise is reported at 4 04 a m and sunset at 7 26 p m with tidal times and low water marks listed.
The hearing in the Court of Law and Chancery on the demurrer in W. H. F. Tice et al versus Mrs. N. O. Burruss ended with the overrule of a plea to add Judge Garnett as trustee, potentially shifting the case back to merits. In Police Court, Thomas Myrick, colored, charged W. J. Beasley with the encyberalement of clothes, the matter continued with bail posted. J. Z. Ross, grocer and liquor dealer, at Church and Charlotte, assigned assets to CC. O. Brown, trustee, naming preferred creditors and noting liabilities over 4,000 with assets unspecified.
Judee Wanekel grants charters to Twin City Loan Company and Empire State Rubber Company. Twin City setup total capital 4000 dollars in 25 dollar shares with officers Moses Frankfurt Nathan Wrink fuorl Minnie I Frank Curt Miver Abrams. Empire State Rubber capital 1,000,000 with land holdings up to 500 acres. principal office Norfolk New York Trey Clarke president treasurer Al Rone 4uno Philadelphia vice president. directors J B O Rourke J W Willecox and others.
A Norfolk docket shows several cases. John Trenderson and James Daniels faced assault counts with continuations. Lucy White aka Indian Lucy and Gillian Obey were tied to theft and assault claims. Tom Topper paid a fine for assault as funeral events unfolded nearby. Murphy’s Boat line references appear amid a drunken arraignment involving Walter Murphy and Mrs. Martha J. Johnakin, with continuances and bail noted.
Tudew Woehes returned yesterday from Richmond. The Court of Law and Chancery has diourned for the term. Yesterday a marriage license was issued to David Welsberg and Sadie Myers, both of Norfolk, ceremony to be held Wednesday next. Suit has been entered in the Court of Law and Chancery by Toyman & Welve. The Plowing transfer of real estate was noted yesterday, including property in South CaverL street, 70.
In a United States Court decision yesterday concerning the steamship Clintonia, Judge Sirawley ordered that marshal's fees and related costs be deducted from the sale proceeds of the vessel, which are currently held in the bank. The case from Virginia and South Carolina details were finalized with the sale distribution to follow.
A commission of Justices Ashburn Seneca Dation and fr. Daker examined Judson Johwisen a colored man declared insane. They found him sane and ordered he be sent to the almshouse. Insanity appears only when he has access to Vana.
The case of Michael Javers of Pasquotank Alabama was heard by the Corporation Court yesterday. He is charged with obtaining land and money from D C Morena and Wilson Davis under false pretenses. A demurrer to the indictment was argued and taken under advisement.
Data from U S Department of Agriculture shows 24 hour records with maximum and minimum temperatures and departures from normal. Observer J Gray notes measurements and extremes for Meteorologien data at Weillerstreau Norfolk July 10.
On Friday night at Virginia Boweh two young women, Miss Nel We Dozier and Miss Chend, were surf bathing when Dozier drifted beyond her depth. Captain 2. UA. Date and Armistena Dobie acted quickly, pulling her from the water. Min Trawlings arrived and helped bring Dozier safely to shore. Dozier suffers exhaustion but recovers. Rawlings praised for timely aid.
The body of a colored woman identified as Battie Plush was found afloat at Lambert's Point. She resided with Mrs. Ly Jordin on College Price and vanished Tuesday morning in a direction deemed unusual. Authorities note prior threats of self harm and that a companion, Charles Young, joined a trip that may have influenced her state. The body was taken to Huntersville after the inquiry, and local remedies are advertised obliquely in the report.
The property on the west side of Clanveh street opposite Morfilk City Boreet Railroad power house is advertised as very desirable. It may be widened and a 25 foot front addition proposed, with improvements planned for the block and adjacent street frontage.
A community notice records a gathering at the Presbyterian Church on Green Street for afternoon services and rites. The event honors residents including Miss J Johnson of Spoithuche and Mr. Prectar, with attendance by local families and neighbors.
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