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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1897
Page
5
A late night street skirmish on County street is noted along with a string of local happenings. Meetings planned include a City Council session and a convention at the baseball park. Excursions, church outings, railroad work, and arrests for minor offenses fill the day’s brief items.
The Democratic Committee of this city met last night and organized. Officers elected were Captain J. W. Wood as chairman and S. W. Niemeyer as secretary. Ward meetings were set for Thursday the ith to nominate delegates to the Senatorial convention with locations per ward.
Meeting of the Democrats of Picna and Grove District yesterday afternoon organized and nominated delegates to the State convention. W L Wilson W Lynch and G W M all named for Senatorial and House of Delegates conv entionRh W Wilkins W Rh Dudley and Him Hodges also endorsed for the House and Kenater. Delegates to the Roanoke convention were instructed to vote for Tyler for Governor and Taylor Scott for Attorney Comer. The meeting adjourned with no further business.
The Christmas Committee of the Council, including Wallin, Moore and Be Outen, heard the S50 reward offer for Chiat. Applications from Deputy Shevlin Abbott and Officers Leng and Calvert were read. Gordon also claimed credit. The committee recommended the reward go to Abbott. the Council will act tonight.
Sunday morning at about 1 30 Porteh a well known man pistol whipped and shot a woman on the corner of Queen and Thedwin streets. The injured woman was struck in the right hip and Porteh is jailed awaiting the outcome of her injuries.
A man named Sam Strone was arrested in Norfolk yesterday by Sheriff Codd for alleged cow theft from a local gentleman. He is jailed on charges related to larceny.
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for wounds ulcers and skin eruptions with a guaranteed satisfaction or money back offer. It also notes The Tub has bought the Andrews Parker stock and will sell at nearly fifty cents on the dollar with extraordinary values at S74 Main Street on July 12.
A.J. Phillips advertises fabric sale under Oxford Hall with reduced yard prices on striped and plaid linen shades including dotted Swiss patterns. The heading references Greater Horgatus of the Lennon and mentions stripes, plaids, and linen tones.
Advertisement notes crash hats and linen hats in stock from Charles R. Welton & Co with sizes and new arrivals.
The Virginian reporter spoke with Commodore Wiru MAT, commandant, about alleged discharges in the Newark yard construction department and rumored use of funds. He explained no layoffs were planned beyond reallocation and outlined anticipated repairs and ship work, including the Newark, Amphitrite, and other vessels, with a July allotment and a potential $20,000 repair estimate.
The passage notes Ocean View store hours closing at 5 on Saturdays with notable talent, led by manager Tush and a stand trio including Preston Miss Helmain and Caibert, indicating a promotional lineup and sales agents.
Wire doors and windows in Steele. Odd sizes made to order and hun. Frigerators and mosquito nets available. Furniture and Carpet Blouse listed.
Our regular custom of clearing out all spring and summer stock is now in operation. We sell no goods. All men's boys and children's hats must go. LBreslauer and Anthony 114 High Street Linen Hats Linen. Weils Virneleon and Co.
Asa Sanders allegedly attacked Mannie Harris with an axe at her home on 72h Scott Street. Harris was struck repeatedly and crushed skull injuries left her unconscious. Sanders, later captured, faced charges as investigators and doctors described the brutal assault and attempt to rob and abduct.
A derelict vessel capsized after a heavy downpour near Way Point, leaving two men missing. Witnesses say the boat was overloaded and struck by a large wave, causing multiple injuries and the vessel to overturn in the river.
An antique medical passage discusses kidney function and disease with emphasis on cleansing, urine, and bladder pathways. It links inactivity of kidneys to a sequence of disorders and touts a product as restoring vitality and treating kidney ailments and related conditions.
Judge Rutter held emirt in the coun disposing of cases including Robert Wotoercutt with a con cealed sum, and John Renaugh shooting Thorp Curtis. Sentences ranged from ten days to minor fines. Jerry Wilson faced theft counts with unspecified penalties.
Yesterday afternoon a well known man named Shepheard Davis employed as a boatman on the Camden railway line fell from a tram and was run over. His head was crushed and the body cut in two. The remains were recovered and taken home for burial at the expense of the railway company.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the Friends' Church with Rev. fall officiating. After services, burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery. The piece notes a local business, The Hub at 74 Main Street, and mentions a Bermudan export sentence about onions.
Atlantic City Norfolk Virginia July 12 1807 readers see a long column praising the rapid growth and vitality of Norfolk urging improvement in industry and commerce. It critiques the press and laments wasted potential while urging civic development and public works.
A garbled note touts a medicine named Viger ds Mleatric Bithora claimed to restore health by nerve focus and digestive aid. It mentions stimulants for the liver and digestion and references a drugstore, Martin & Cots Drug Store, as a place to obtain it.
Fragmentary text cites postmasters and a list of names with initials and places. It also mentions soldiers in the Union army and daily routines, but overall content is garbled and difficult to interpret. The readable items suggest a historical administrative note and military reference without a clear narrative.
Miss Mollie Nolland of Texdt visits sister Miss Sue Plothind on Toerktoy Avenue. Miss Bln Stafford of Money Pate attends Mrs. Dale. Mrs. Willan Thirden and Minchior Bess of Hichmond visit Mrs. OW Young. Miss Octavia Young travels to Telethmound Wednesday. Mr. GA Sawyer, son of Capt. D B A Sawyer, died at In tiwathmey's hospital aged 29. burial in Rosedale, N C. Friends T im, Bernard and W J Spence attended the funeral. Miss Willian Whitehead visits the Misves Cooper at Barnee. Dueton family and relatives on Eastern Shore return to South Norfolk.
Tollings from Crewe indicate Norfolk and Western will restart shop work in a few days. Several mechanics laid off months ago will return to duty. Dr W J Bryant elected Mayor at recent Town Council meeting. The Rev J T Routten recovered enough to lead services. Willie and Ruby Routten visited Norfolk briefly. A large new schoolhouse is nearing completion and praised as one of the finest upland Virginia public buildings.
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