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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1896
Page
2
Historical advertisement notes that headaches destroy health causing memory loss irritability nervousness and exhaustion and claims Dr Miles Nervine cures while warning of related diseases like epilepsy heart disease apoplexy and insanity. The tone promotes a patent remedy with asserted benefits and dangers.
On sale by all druggists, Book on Weart Bed Nerves sent FREE. Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind. Dr. Miles' Remedies Restore Health.
Baltimore Steam Packet Company to place the Virginian on the James River route between Norfolk and Richmond, via the Chesapeake. The iron 990 ton side wheel steamer with 500 passenger capacity, electrical search light, and luxurious interior will offer la carte dining and fast service, departing Richmond in the afternoon and arriving Baltimore next morning, with return options. A campaign of regional freight competition and possible rate wars is noted, including a withdrawal from the Virginia Freight Association and tensions with the York River Line and Southern Railway carriers.
Aspirants for Congress include W A Young of Norfolk Musers H W Maynard and C T Bland of Portsmouth Colonel C Penton Day and Colonel N S Boykin of Tate of Wight County. A new district committee will be organized by Mr Duke and a Nominating Convention likely. Also report of W T Irwin striking a man with a truck slick on the left cheek. Will Collins injured and Irwin arrested with bond set for Police Court morning. Hopkins steamed hominy advertised as always in season.
Regular meeting presided by Dr Newbill ends with election of J R Pettis and H K Bell as sanitary inspectors at 800 dollars yearly each. Districts defined for Pettis Eastern and Bell Western. Other items include nuisance abatement notes and proposed ordinance changes to expand inspector powers.
Justice Tomlin handles a bicycle theft case tied to Heppel and Belote with connections to a Columbia building theft. Braggs with brass knuckles lead to further charges against Thomas and Alonzo Watkins, plus related assault and nuisance dispositions in minor court. Real estate transfers and marriage licenses appear, while Norfolk hotel construction plans are noted from the New York Journal.
A New York Herald crew led by Mrs Minne Matthews and her mother Mrs Ella Haller faced a deputy marshal’s bid to arrest them on resisting an officer aboard the yacht Herald. The struggle at Atlantic City involved a guard dog and a pistol, ending with the weapon seized and the case set for Commissioner Ackiss.
Washington July 16 forecast calls for thunder showers not too warm with westerly to northwesterly winds in Virginia and showers with southwest winds in North Carolina. Atlantic states may see thundershowers with cooler afternoons in the Middle and South Atlantic regions. Port calendar notes sunrise 4 57 a m and sunset 7 25 p m high water 12 46 a m and 1 19 p m low water 7 06 a m and 7 42 p m moon phases listed for July with last quarter on the 2nd and new moon on the 10th full moon on the 4th etc.
The Weather Bureau reports 24 hour readings with maximum and minimum temperatures, normal values, and departures from normal. Rainfall amounts are noted for the past 24 hours and since July 1. Observer: J. J. Gray.
A Boston arrived man named L. B. Jones stayed at W A Stewart’s East Main street boarding house and ran up a $204 bill. Stewart sued Jones after Reid & Sons failed to pay the cargo proceeds, fearing flight and insufficient assets. An uncaplas bond was issued and Jones arrested by Deputy Sergeant Quinn.
The Board of Police Commissioners met with all members present and the Mayor presiding. Applications from Walter B Hozler S Ludy John T James and Robert V Keeling were received. The Mayor supported reappointing the matron though funding expires July 1 and she agreed to continue. A new patrol horse was approved, while the Chief should have a horse and buggy for distant work and a second horse in case of accident. J O Pitt resigned and M A Pitt was appointed to fill the vacancy. A candidate named Childress may receive an appointment when a vacancy occurs. A special City Market officer was deemed unnecessary. Requisitions covered feed for the patrol horse at the city almshouse stationary for the department and keys to telephone boxes. Sergeant Stevens noted Officer Caprio was absent at roll call at 1 am. he explained he slept and faced a $1 fine per police rules. Pitt was sworn in and the Mayor instructed the plainclothes detectives on enforcing the Goodridge ordinance curbing Sabbath liquor sales and gambling. The board adjourned amid notices of weekly Ocean View vaudeville with acts by Van Lear and Barton Howard Goulden La Petite Edith the DeCastros Irwin T Bush.
The column notes Mr and Mrs Lewis Harman departing for Niagara Falls and Canada. Prize races for colored cyclists are slated at M C A Park this afternoon. The deaths of colored women at the Almshouse are confirmed. John F Barbour Club endorses Chicago Convention slate. George W Denby begins Park Place grading. Charles Edward Wright and Miss Mary Cook Russell will marry on the 20th. A Cumberland Street Y M C A excursion to Virginia Beach and an Emerald Beneficiary Association outing near Newport News are recorded. Remains of William H Drift shipped for interment in Princess Anne. Revenue stamp office reestablishment case reviewed by Internal Revenue. Funeral for Annie Cazer scheduled at 11 this morning. she died suddenly at 26.
Tickets and information available from Arthur G. Lewis, Passenger Agent, 60 Malin Street. Also Chamberlain's Cough Remedy advertised as safe and reliable for colds and whooping cough. Great South American Kidney Cure promises quick relief for kidney and bladder issues. Obituary notes infant Pred Prick Valentine, aged 13 months 23 days, funeral at Brambleton Ward residence.
The notice lists discounted linens and textiles including hemstitched bleached sheets, bed spreads, huck towels in various sizes and prices, unbleached damask, India silks, Dresden silks, and wool suitings with multiple color options and reduced rates.
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