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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1897
Page
8
A bustling local column lists arrests, court sessions, weddings, excursions, and community events. Notable items include a man charged with assault, a marriage license issued, electric road progress, workers discharged from construction, and plans for church and civic meetings in Portsmouth and nearby towns.
Henry Beatt and Johns Woreman employed on Abr Willis Trail Bode farm were lured by Dempsey to work. Winnie Kale Fon and Javmprey joined briefly then fled. A $2 in money and 200 latex tickets missing. Police chased them. O Mkey Lindsay arrested the woman and two men. Justice Atpe worth sentenced them to fifty days each. Warrant issued for the other man.
A ceremony in Churchland joined Dr. A. Chindler and Miss Lenora Duke as husband and wife. The couple, both on staff at the Woman's College in Richmond, Va, will continue teaching in their respective lines next session. They departed for Richmond after the ceremony, wishing a joyful life together.
The annual Norfolk District Methodist Conference opens Tuesday July 27 at 0 p m at the tabernacle near Hickory Ground Station. Rev J P Garkuid presides. the three day session focuses on spiritual state, Sunday schools, missions and education while electing lay delegates. The district reports 10 charges, 5 church edifices and 6 077 Sunday school participants. total year offerings reach 68840 50 with 381 050 church property value. Delegates and visitors receive daily dinners on the grounds and hospitality at local homes. morning services will feature preaching by attending ministers.
Suffolk correspondent says the All Americas did not show for a baseball game, blaming Portsmouth for only three hours notice to assemble a team. Town players were reportedly unavailable and disappointed while Portsmouth regrets the absence but denies fault.
The Democrats of Deep Creek met Friday night and elected telegates to the Norfolk county convention to nominate a candidate for the Legislature and to elect delegates to the gubernatorial convention. The nominees are H. I. Turdle and George W. Brown. Executive Committee: Evans chairwoman, S. W. Gir, George Brown, John Willey, J. F. E. Turdle.
Attention is called to Emmet Deans notice that he has purchased the stock of Mrs. Thomas Humbley on Illa street and will open a first class dry goods store on Wednesday July th. Deans, with eighteen years in business, is known in the city and previously worked with Peter Smith & Co. in Norfolk for ten years, and will announce further stock details.
Yesterday morning the Chambers company returned home and the Soldiers' Drum Band formed a ring. Captain Marshall presented a Tansee Meerschauar Pipe to the leader Mr. Deane as a token of appreciation, leaving the recipient visibly grateful and speechless.
The Missionary Society of Wrteht ate corner will hold its meeting this afternoon at six o clock. Features include an instrumental solo by Mr J D Varbermeh, a recitation by Miss Bessie Carson, an address by Rev. Wolo, and a performance by Prof J d Mu bar with Mrs Titheridge as accompanist. Attendance expected strong.
A garbled account from a past Whig era gathering features mentions of Mro and Mrs WoT, Baltimore figures Mey Rohentoo and Thysias, and Altes Wem OTe. The Deide is noted, with a white antin theme and a poem worn by the stage. Faint house scents and decorative plants describe a dim atmosphere as guests depart to their homes.
A moonlit evening invites all to an elven stroll toward Old Point as plans promise proceeds, songs, and a gathering with elven guides offering assistance and merriment for attendees.
Fragmentary OCR passage references cough care products and medical terms with multiple typos. No coherent event or identifiable entities provide a factual news item or outcome to summarize.
Store closes at to pen Saturdays excepted with vacancies noted. Sale agents are Foawrenece and Walton in a largely unclear listing of goods and timing.
Ocean View fields a strong lineup with Push the standout performer, while Pear, Preeton, Miss Belmatin and Calvert feature prominently. The quarter delivers high effort as teams vie for top honors in a tight contest.
Frank Waller of Chicago won the 100 mile professional bicycle pace at Manhattan Beach but forfeited the prize to Thomas A. Barnaby of Boston after an unlawful prize dispute. About 3,000 spectators watched a half mile race between ex Champion James J. Corbett and Charley Murphy with Corbett finishing second. The day featured a series of distance records and handicap events with riders from Beeler Boston Murphy Brooklyn and Newark among the top finishers.
The Park View Methodist church marks its fourth anniversary with morning and evening services led by Rev Beauchamp of St James, as current pastor Rev Proctor oversees both. The church, started four years ago with 35 members, now lists 150 names and plans花 flowers and fine music for a celebratory day.
Regular monthly meeting of the Mis Siomary Society held at Berkeley Avenue Baptist church. Address by Rev. W. sher, recitations, and youth activities. Several local residents frequent visits, travels, and guests listed. Children’s Day program planned at Matin Street Church with a long list of offerings and teachers noted. two teachers depart for Charlottesville Normal.
Richmond Virginia July 10 Democrats of the legislative district comprising Chilurke and Warren counties today nominated five delegates to represent the district in the next House of Delegates. Essex county elected seven Tyler and two Wilson delegates to Roanoke. The upper district instructed for Lloyd J. Smith for Attorney General. Concord Miappahannock instructed for Tyler and Smith. Bucking ham district meetings heard from elect six Tyler delegates to Nonaoke and instruct for Mann for Attorney General. Washington DC July 1 July returns for election to the Deity OF Agriculture indicate a rise in the worda.
Competitita dawes in Washington reports the State Department says cases against Competitor prisoners will reach an issue at Traviaena soon. It is expected that the two Americans Melton and Leavitt will be separated from others and dealt with leniently.
A reorganization proposal outlines forming a new corporation called the New Thetford Straining Corporation with capital of 200,000. The plan follows the tram crash and involves the New Thetford Colton Manufacturing Company and related parties as steers of the restructuring.
Martinsville Virginia July 10 reports a ten day race vote outcome as wets prevail with a margin of about 48 dollars against the sale of a local item.
Savans Postrilon reports that Japan’s minister Yoshii sent a note to Secretary Seruvgn replying to the secretary’s message about the Lansing note and the treaty. The Japanese note argues the contentions and elaborates Tokyo’s position, signaling it will be transmitted to Senate committees. Japanese press commentary is described as opposition sentiment not reflecting the government.
A brief clothing advertisement notes Greater Doergnias of the Lonsdon in dotted Swiss and plaids with linen shuts reduced from twelve percent to de, by A. J. Whitlits under Oxford Tall.
Buckden's Arnica Salve touted as best salve for cuts ulcers sores corns and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Advertises a new number for Martin & Co and a sale location on Malin Street while offering five dollar satisfaction terms.
Wire doors and window fittings offered in odd sizes to order and hang. Also mosquito nets, bed linens, and related items. Crawford's Furniture and Carpet House lists crash hats and assorted slacks. Charles KR, Welton & Co, Linen hire just received. MV in Nelson & Co.
Our regular custom of clearing out all spring and summer since after the 4th of July, is now in operation. We reserve no goods, All men's, boys' and children's salts must go. Breslauer & Anthony, 114 Aigh street.
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