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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1897

Page

2

Real Estate List From City Streets and Plats

Public notice of property listings including residences on MSiiley street Duke York Col lore Granby Manklane and Riley streets Aringston Place Church street plus properties on Maltby Claiborne Clareh SLO00 High Talbot Tank York est Colonial Ghent Holt Church Main Water Madison and Queen streets with store and office locations noted in City National Bank area.

Tazewell Street Bute Street Charlotte Street Welling Cumberland Street High Street York Street Duke Street York Place Main Street Mann Street Shields Street Dartmouth Street Roanoke Granby Street Commercial Hire Church Street Commerce Water Street Msiiley St Duke St York Collore, Place Granby hManklane Sy Holt St Riley St Aringston Plate Pramaleton Imon Graydon Avenue York Est Colonial Avenue Ghent Holt Main St Corner Water Madison Sts Church St Commerce St Talbot Queen St City National Hank

Sale on dress goods and parasols at half price

60 yards of summer black dress goods and H silk Gloria to 1.50 will be sold for 1.00. Fancy parasols at half price, 100 yards more of lawn and dimities at half price. Remnants of lawns silks and dress goods to close out. Don’t miss this sale.

Campbell's Photography Ad Promotes Photo Packages

An old newspaper ad lists six cabinet photographs for 1.25 dollars and six favorite photos at 7ic. plus four diamond photographs for 60 cents. It states a water color gift with orders over 4.00 by B. & Campbell.

B. &. Campbelll

Keeon View Attractions At Ocean View This Week

Eddie Miles performs a highly praised impersonation described as a baby in a cradle. Miss Daisy Raymond, from Tes and Raymond, is noted to have Norfolk roots and appears this week at Ocean View.

Daisy Raymond Tes Raymond Ocean View Norfolk

Levy Bros Holds Sustained Building Sale Amid Crowds

Doors closed as Levy Bros ends a building sale while crowds surged. Officials announce another sale tomorrow with early hours to avoid rush. The Great Tiebuilding Sale continues for thirty days as shoppers anticipate more discounts from the retailer.

Levy Bros Rome

Special midsummer prices at The Casket in Mace

Muddled note describes a sale by Messrs F Greenwood and Lrv in Mace. It mentions summer trade and special bargains on bar goods and silverware for the general public. References tourists, Bachman caps, and a casket related sale, with unclear dates and details.

F. Greenwood & Lrv Bachman’s

Norfolk delegates favor Tyler for Governor and Merritt Cooke for Lieutenant Governor

Norfolk ward meetings nominate and endorse Tyler for Governor with Merritt T. Cooke as Lieutenant Governor in Roanoke convention plans. Delegates across wards show Tyler support, some nonbinding instructions, and mixed backing for Cooke, with Atlantic City and other wards contributing key names and decisions.

Norfolk Brent Atlantie City Ellison Alen Roanoke Tyler Atlantic City Morrill T. Cooke Virginia Tlon Merrit Br. Conmke Second Congressional District Walter Oa Forwards BN. Peurson GL. Charters Miarks Th Pitt Joe Batley W. E. Poster Jones Prankatten Or. Webster Roster Ilon Merritt T., Cooke Mr. Tyler Wen Merrill T. Cooke Covernor Bryan Chicago

Choubandgia by the Sea at the Academy of Music

In Norfolk the piece Choubandgia by the Sea closes near night at the Academy of Music. Mr. Cluman from Washington DC will present Picturesque America showcasing travel views and printed scenes.

Norfolk The Academy of Music Cluman Washington, D. C America

Bucklen's Arnica Salve for skin and piles ad

An old ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best skin remedy for bruises sores ulcers tetter and eruptions and claims it cures piles with a money back guarantee. It lists price two cents per box and notes distribution by Burrow Martin Co The Jefferson Philmont Va and markets travel lodging and meals details for the summer season.

Bucklen Saalis DY Burrow Martin & Co

Weather Report Forecast For District Regions

Washington DC July 14 fair in Virginia and North Carolina with no temperature change and southwest winds. Sun rises at 4 57 am and sets at 7 26 pm high water at 10 03 am and 10 18 pm low water at 5 9 am and 4 03 pm

Washington, D. C Virginia Fair

Weather Observations from Norfolk July 14

The Weather Bureau reports 24 hour observations from Norfolk. Maximum temperature and minimum values are noted with departures from normal. Rainfall for the past day is recorded, along with mean relative humidity. Observers include J. Gray and Mary Westy.

WV. S. Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Norfolk C.e Mary Westy Sevees J. J. Gray Observar

Concert at Soldiers' Home Norfolk Excitement Grows

Norfolk residents rally for a large outdoor concert by the Cloward chorus at the Soldiers' Home tonight. Tickets at 50 cents include grounds admission, with special preparations led by Colonel Woodfin and Professor Cloward directing a large local volunteer force. Boats Lay Line and York River parties join, with Carence B. Wanford to recite the Star Spangled Banner and Miss Blanche Yewell singing Columbia and the Anvil Chorus pieces.

Norfolk Cloward Indore DOD Woodfin Aldwin Scully Newport News Alr W. J. Nelms Sidney Anderson Excurelonu Northampton Hampton Roads York River Academy of Music Carence B. Wanford Blanche Yewell Columbia Anvil

Rumor Links Judge Lewis to U.S. Attorney Post in Virginia

Washington correspondent reports a strong rumor that Judge Lunsford L. Lewis, former Virginia Court of Appeals president, may succeed W. H. White as U S district attorney for the eastern district of Virginia. Also named is J. H. C. Delamente of Caroline as assistant district attorney, said to have Republican support from Representatives Walker and Yost, with potential earlier appointments than expected.

Washington Richmond Dispatch Lunsford L. Lewis Virginia Court of Appeals W. H. White United States Astern District of Virginia J. H. C. Delamente Caroline Walker and Yost Virginia

Coal bids opened for Water Department contract

At a Water Board meeting bids were opened for 2,000 tons of coal with sources including Pocahontas Tom Creek New River Old Pardee and Russell Creek. Nottingham & Wren offered 2.63 per ton and were awarded the contract.

Water Department Nottingham & Wren Pocahontas G. S. Relees & Co Toms Creek Geox. W.taylor & Co New River Thacker Poms Creek Rawlins, Niohms & Co Old Pardee Russell Creek Merchant's Coal Co.'s Nottingham & Wrenn

Sale of liquor cigars and tobacco stock on Church street

By order of trustee D Tucker Brooke J T Jones & Son will sell at No 648 Church Street today for cash as a whole the inventory of liquors cigars and tobacco assigned to the trustee by John T Jones for creditors of the deceased dated March 11 1897 Purchaser to assume unexpired tenancy of the sale store No 68 Church Street Sale subject to court confirmation.

D. Tucker Brooke J. T. Jones & Son Church Street John T. Jones Decd

Pavilion Ball Room Opens in Virginia Beach With Music

Prof Lellasza announces opening of the Pavilion Ball Room at Virginia Beach. The room has a costly build with a perfect floor and promises delightful entertainment. From the 16th onward it will be open nightly for couples to dance, with music attracting attendees on the evening train.

Nench Prof Lellasza Virginia Beach

Electric Bitters Promoted for Nerve and Health Tonic

Advertised as a pure vegetable medicine, Electric Bitters is claimed to restore the nervous system and vigor. The patent tonic purportedly strengthens the nerves, aids digestion and appetite, and benefits the kidneys, with sales at Dus tow, Martin & Co. Drug Store for seven dollars a bottle.

Theese Dustow, Martin & Co

Health Board Urges Action On Street Dumping

The Board of Health met yesterday with Dr Newbill chairing to address dumping sweepings near the city. A complaint from the barrel factory urged stopping street sweeping dumping within 100 yards of city limits. Dr Chiles proposed grand jury action, but amendment failed and motion to notify the street department passed. Milk inspection talks stall with no progress and a letter to the City Attorney was ordered for authority on appointing a milk inspector.

Board of Health Newbil McComnick Chiles Riddick Meld Shepherd Inspectora Ust Vurt Srand Soard of Apter Street Department Sewer and Grain Board Ridstick C Chiles Field

Mott House Advertised In Tarrytown Proposes Southern Trade

A letter from HW R Vaughan proprietor of the Mott House in Tarrytown New York includes a hotel advertisement touting its Main Street location midway between the New York Central and Hudson River rail stations and the New York and Putnam railroad. The note mentions a six fifty monthly commute forty daily trains to New York City and ferry connections via steamer Christina. The description highlights a hilltop site with river views spacious rooms a broad piazza tennis court croquet grounds electric light stem heat and modern utilities with stable accommodations. Nearby drives reach Sunnyside Irving Sleepy Hollow Andre Monument and Washington’s headquarters rich in revolutionary lore.

HW. R. Vaughan Mott House Tarrytown-on-the-Hudson WN. Y Mott Main Street New York Central and Hudson River New York and Putnam Railroad Tarrytown New York City Christina Sunnvelde Washington Irving Sleepy Hollow Washington

Body found near Town Point by tug captain

Captain Forrest of the tug J Alvah Clark located a floating body off Town Point. Coroner Newton examined the remains at Atlantic and Danville wharf and took them to the morgue. An inquest is planned. The man is unnamed but believed to be William Jones of Bacon's Castle Surry County, data linked to a sunken raft rear incident.

Forrest J. Alvah Clark Town Point Newton Atlantic Danville William Jones Bacon's Castle Surry County

Permit Granted for Six Brick Houses on Wivelyn Street

A permit to build six one story brick houses on Wivelyn street near Granby has been granted to Mrs Kory A Sav age. Work begins at once under Sfalstead Williams contractors. Mr D A Wilson to soon build a two story frame cottage on Maltby avenue. NERVOUS TROUBLES cured with ANIMAL EXTRACTS free bank tells how Washn Chemical Co Washington DC

Wivelyn Street Granby Kory A. Savage Sfalstead & Williams D. A. Wilson Maltby Avenue Free Bank Washington

Sunday Quiz and Local Shop Notices

A misc text block presents a riddle about measuring 4 gallons using two casks and a shoe advertisement claiming long wear for $2.00 patrol shoes. Local notices promote Heller’s store on Bank Street, Virginia Beach beach crowds, and Dr Week’s eye care clinic at 10 Lady Street, with Ocean View events and tenor George Preston.

Hadosoniv Heller's Lion Stort Bank SL

Merry Band Concert At Ocean View Delights Ladies

The Merry Band Camping Club from York Pa residents of Ocean View hold a concert for ladies with instrumental and vocal pieces. President Warren Beck reported a hundred fish caught during a fishing trip as visiting wives and York residents join the event and the Virginian notes this is the club’s second Ocean View visit.

Merry Band Camping Club York Ocean View Merry Band Norfolk Jnentreet Warren Beck

Myers Wissberg Wedding at Mariner Street Residence

A quiet wedding took place yesterday at 4 o'clock at 28 Mariner Street between Mr David Weisberg and Miss Sadie Myers. The ceremony was by Rev Dr Herman Genmusche of the Reth IEl Synaposque. A reception followed with seasonal delicacies and a North ern tour planned. couple to reside on Mariner Street.

Eloeck Reon Myers Mariner Street David Weisberg Sadie Myers Annie and Rachel Benjamin Myers Herman Genmusche Reth Iel Synaposque

Bride Bertha Sarloius Weds Abr Joseph W Sparat

The bride’s mother’s residence Miss Bertha Sarloius united in marriage to Abr Joseph W Sparat of the city at 5 p.m. yesterday. Rev HM Penmoshti of Beth F Orthodox Congregation officiated. They left for a northern tour by the Winsn ington steamer and will live at 120 Holt Street.

Bertha Sarloius Joseph W. Sparat HM Penmoshti Beth F Winsnington Holt Street

A HIERO OF PEACE Virginian honors Captain William G. Lee

The Virginian acknowledges receipt of a life sketch of Captain William G. Lee, a Norfolk native long based in Savannah. James I. Chase, a former time steamer officer and witness to four rescues, collected press notices, Treasury letters, and Congress awards for Lee. The pamphlet also includes reproductions of the medals.

Virginian William G. Lee Savannah Lee James I. Chase Treasury Department

Y. M. C. A Excursion Planned to Old Point

The Y M C A excursion to Old Point is set for Friday night with manager A C Tike of the Hyechka Pie tel offering reduced rates to bread waiter and pavilion to ten cents. Excursionists will stay about ninety minutes at Old Point as wheelmen publicize the event around the city.

Old Point A.C. Tike Hyechka Pietel Ol Point C. A

Allen's Moot-Base and Woot-laise Foot Therapies

Patent foot cures advertised for painful swollen feet and bunions. The ad claims instant relief from stinging coins and buntons and a snug fit for new shoes. Offered as Allen’s products at 25 cents with free sample by mail order from Allen, 17 ly Roy, N.Y.

Allen Ly Roy N.Y

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