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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1897
Page
2
A fragmentary rental notice appears with street names and a request for rent details. The readable text mentions street names such as Commerce, Water, Maun and Nos, with a price reference of 40 dollars. The garbled OCR obscures complete details but indicates a housing or room rental listing.
Residential listings at 0G Duke Street 229 York 72 Colea leva and 257 Gravity ar plus 321 rankilial Bt reference. Commercial stores at 1 Main corner Water Maodisay sts 627 Church st and 27 Talbot with offices 88 Main st 21L Main st in City National Beni.
A period sale advertisement offers yardage of silks, velvets, and lawns at half price. Items include black dress goods, silk Gloria, sunUmbrella items, fancy parasols, and remnants of lawns and dimities. Limited quantities, stock to clear, don’t miss this sale.
Street car conductors will sell tickets today and hereafter at fifty cents for the round trip. The notice also mentions sixther trains each way daily in Worfoelk and ends with a garbled word jestr.
The shop advertises cabinet photographs for 1.25 and four diamond photos for 60 with color watercolor added on orders over 000 B. 8 CAMPLESLL. Limited offerings include six cabinet pictures and favorite photographs, urging customers to place orders.
Readers report Eddie Miles imitation of a racist stereotype at Ocean View this week described as immense and excel lent by witnesses. The act drew criticism for Blackface portrayal, prompting responses from attendees and organizers about sensitivity and impact.
Norfolk police investigate the unexplained disappearance of Walter Fo and William Carey, both last seen near Lambert's Point. Descriptions note Walter Fo as a tall seaman with a straw hat and umbrella, Carey as a stocky man in a dark suit. The case remains unsolved with no motive or witnesses.
Forecast and general conditions for Woday show fair skies with warmer temperatures. In Virginia expect fair weather with south to southwest winds, while North Carolina shows southeast to south winds. Port calendar notes sun rise at 4 58 a m and sunset at 7 24 p m with high water at 10 47 a m and 11 01 p m and low water at 4 43 a m and 4 54 p m.
The annual meeting of Norfolk College of Young Ladies held last evening saw reports from drivers approved and officers appointed. Captain Job Roper was president with Ma Tu Swilby as secretary and treasurer. Directors elected included J. T. Powell and L. Clay Kibby succeeded by Thurston in relocation instruction.
Intense heat and dryness sweep Texas and the Southwest while other regions enjoy clear weather. Liverpool futures rise modestly and English consols slip. U S port receipts total 1 041 bales, with New Orleans and other ports showing gains in the cotton markets and port stocks at 150 209 bales versus prior years.
An early 20th century ad promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal cure for wounds bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It lists a 23 cent price per box and notes availability through Burrow Martin & Co The Jefferson Richmond Virginia operates on the European plan in summer with rooms from 1 50 per day.
Tiad to close doors at Levy Bros store but crowds kept away. More salespeople will be on hand tomorrow as the Great Rebuilding Sale continues for the next thirty days. Early arrival urged to beat the rush.
Aleasis C I Greenwood Bro promote midsummer discounts on gold and silverware attracting general public and tourists. Mastman Ixodak supplies offered at fixed prices at The Casket 318 Main Street. Gas range advertised as cheaper to run than coal or oil with no danger.
The U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Norfolk furnishes 24 hour readings including maximum and minimum temperatures, normal deviations, and rainfall totals. The text lists figures for temperature highs and lows, departure from normal, rainfall, and mean relative humidity, as recorded by the observer.
The Lee Tides hosts a summer outing with music by the Trium Misqueol and a visit by Marys Aowdouy Canets, inviting attendees to ride to the View and enjoy hospitality at Patne, Port Me. Guests will view harbor sights, see Lifes and Merry Land depictions, and be welcomed by hospitable masters as the Militia Company arrives University-style on the morrow.
Mrs Seotha Anna Deri Ocen Predd died unexpectedly at the residence of John J White 787 Church Street Norfolk born 1822 in Virginia widow of Rev Course W Deems Methodist minister of several conferences She had two children Mrs John J White and Marcellus Ta Lives services set for 4 80 this afternoon at 427 Church Street conducted by Rev Wy Yours Remains to Mt Olivet Cemetery for interment at Mt Olivet Cemetery
The funeral was held in the city for Afr AL WY Willett Sr who died at his home on London Bridge Vine county. Rev PT McClaer of Park AVCTILG Presbyterian church officiated. Interment followed on the farm. Pallbearers included Alex W Bell Decree Thrown Times Cornick John W Barkley Thomas Wy Keeling Thomas B Gresham B B Macon and John Shepherd.
Richmond report in the Baltimore American notes two men from Norfolk were found asleep on a miniature balcony at the City Jail tower apex three hundred feet high. They had joined a nighttime excursion, climbed the tower despite being intoxicated, locked the door, and slept in the iron crow’s nest until discovered by a City Mall watchman.
A Norfolk issue corrects an article on City Gas Light Company. The proper name is The City Gas Company of Norfolk. The noted special rate for gas engines should be $1, not $1.25, a rate the company says it proudly offers.
At the Standard Peanut Company on Commerce Street yesterday afternoon Joseph S. Cannon cut his wrist with a knife, severing a vein and spurting blood. He received medical attention immediately. The item mentions De Witt's Little Liver Pills in an ad bracelet.
Lieutenant Andrewers Sr of the First Artillery U S A married Miss Fannie Davis daughter of Captain and Mrs J J Davis at the post chapel Wednesday evening in a full dress ceremony officiated by Rev C W Streeland the post chaplain The bride as well known in Norfolk plans a European tour for the couple
A car load of books, records, papers of the Catholic Knights of America is expected in Norfolk today. J C Carroll of Norfolk has been elected supreme secretary of the order. The shipment funds the order’s facilities, with about 2 000 crates and Sb sub-cowns distributed nationwide. Carroll’s appointment follows four years as supreme treasurer and reflects broad business and civic ties in Norfolk. Representatives from forty three states attended the Mobile meeting.
Local notices report residents planning travels and health updates. Miss Julia Collins improves at home after diphtheria. Virginia Tatem, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A Tatem, dies at 7:00 a.m. funeral at 6:00 a.m. Cedar Grove interment. The two Bram Brambleston marriages, W Grey Deans and Ethel Grey Deans, and Alvah Wy Deans with Bessie A Jaynes, held at Nev. Dr J P Barrett’s study, with receptions at 506 Reeves Avenue later.
The Sureka Camping Club met last night at the residence of Mr. George J. Haynes and elected Julian W. Davenport as president Charles C. Grant as vice president Wm Burgess as secretary and George Wn Haynes as treasurer.
A long reading describes Life magazine’s fund to send poor city children to a farm in Branchville Connecticut. Readers are urged to donate 3.00 to provide two weeks of country life and a photo illustrated appeal with reports of past outings and promised gratitude from those helped.
Fragmentary notes describe poet H. G. Vayne at work on Granby Street near Monroe bulb. A thief entered a ship at Cranby Junction and City Hall Avenue, stealing books and papers. The encounter sparked renewed attention to Vayne and churchcourt issues.
The event announces a gathering of the Young Men’s Emethin Association with a program of speeches and fashion displays. Readers are invited to attend a cold refreshments and attractions at Oll Point while the meeting proceeds.
Yesterday warrants were issued for the arrest of Wiesoks riders on a charge of Matis the bipwebe ard. mtice by riding the sidewalls. They WHT ln served big the parities probably Tinned G9 the Police Court. ¢ der Durnin elutes Thirt the poles have been instruct ed to fully enforce the ordinance regu lating Clevele riding and Treimplly twr rest all who violate its provisions.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a remedy ad for an 19th century drug, with names and scattered lines about a Mr. Giver up to die, a New Discovery, and a shop at a main street they reference. It includes inquiries about eye burning and headaches and an address 310 Jain street with Dr. Weck. The passage mixes advertisement copy and vendor notes from a Richmond or Washington era newspaper.
Scotia Anna White widow of Geo. Doms dies aged 76. Services at her son-in-law John J. White's residence 17 Church Street Norfolk Thursday at 4 30 pm. Interment Saturday 9 am at Oliver Cemetery Baltimore. Also dentist BARRETT advertises new Main Street address 301 805 Norfolk.
No Cure No Pay. That is how grocers promote Grove's Tasteless Chili Tonic for chills and malaria. It is simply tonic and quinine in a tasteless form. Children love it. Adults prefer it to bitter nauseating tonics. Price sixty cents. Je 26 oed h2t.
A promotional item touts Electric Bitters as the best medicine to restore tired nerves and vigor. Claimed to be vegetable, it tones the stomach nerves liver and kidneys, purifies blood, improves appetite and digestion. Sold for 50 cents or $1.00 at Norrow Martin & Co.'s Drug Store. Also notes heavy crowds at Virginia Beach surf baths.
A fragment ad style item presents math puzzle style questions about measuring water and shoe wear, with a marketing line promising long lasting comfort. It references price points and product features for a shoe store and a vapor stove display at labeled street locations.
An energetic ad extols Azere A Mighty Lively Clothing House opposing high prices. It promises to keep prices down with factory folks controlling costs, branding itself as the best made and lowest price clothing provider on the green globe.
Notice states that after purchasing the entire stock of goods fixtures tools materials and accounts belonging to the FP H Gale trust the jewelry business will continue at the old stand No 310 Main Street under the firm name of the FP H Gale trust jewelry firm continuing operations with full inventory and accounts transferred.
The Gale Jewelry Co announces that only skilled workmen will repair fine watches and jewelry and invites friends of the old firm to patronize them. Mr PF H Gale named manager. Also highlights good assortments of percales at 8 and 12 ½ cents, shirt waists, and value prices from Joseph Brown at 210 Church Street in Norfolk.
Norfolk Virginia July 1 1897 notice announces purchase of the dairy rooms formerly Bernard's Dairy Lunch rooms at 161 Church Street. The new owner will supply first class lunches and meals to order with personal attention. An experienced young man oversees the Soda Water Fountain serving cream soda at five cents.
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