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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1897

Page

2

Entertainment at Princess to feature readings and music

A schedule of entertainments follows the arrival of the 7:45 train from Norfolk and the return of the same line. Mrs Tinaford, a noted performer, will read lines from Velen while Mr Planter interprets Modus. Professor Chow and Miss Manet Yewed will present selections with readings from Picabhet and an Inc Hovition.

Prater de Alindse Hanford Newt Bumeday Val Setoises Mies Manet Tanfordis Picabhet Tinaford Planter Tranford Norfolk Mehr

Virginia Advisory Board Meets in Richmond Lodging Order

The Virginia Advisory Hoard and Grand Lodge Finance Committee of the Kuteghits of Manor met in Richmond with Grand Cloister George L. Currie joining from Nashville. Grand Treasurer Hudnall Supreme Representative Lamkin and Taille attended. Reports show thirteen new lodgers instituted in Virginia last year and the order in excellent condition. The finance committee and trustees reported that the books of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Reporter were found correct after examination.

Virginia Grand Lodge United States Richmond George L. Currie Supreme Lodge Nashville Hudnall Lamkin Taille

Reorganization Committee Plans Appeal in Rail Way Case

The Fraltimore reorganiz ation committee led by William H. Blackfond says it will appeal Judge Morris's ruling requiring the Mercantile Trust and Deposit Co to deliver $52,000 of series A bonds to Adolph Lew and his New York committee. Bonds were bought by Lew and associates and held under a pledge that blocked delivery due to an existing agreement.

Fraltimore Cape Pear and Yadkin Valley Raihway Company William IL. Blackfond Morris United States District Court Merenantile ‘Trust and Deposit Company Adolph Lew New York Reorganization Committee An. Lew Mercantile Trust and Deposit Company

Carrie Louise fishing voyage to Wilbourshy Spit

The Uttle yacht Carrie Louise owned by Mr. K Q Backus took a fishing party to Wilbourshy Spit on Thursday. The party included KX Q Backus I W Seely C TH Simpson John Perdue and RR Lambert. They reported abundant fish and plentiful catches with J W Seely making the largest catch of the day.

Carrie Louise K. QQ. Bachus Wil- Joushby Spit Marty Messrs KX. Q. Backus I. W. Seely C. TH. Simpson John Perdue R. RR. Lambert J. W. Seely

Evising Excursion to Old Point By Grozmer Northampton

Grozmer Northampton resumes tri weekly excursions to Old Point on Monday July 6 leaving Pay the Wharf on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. Round trip fare is 60 cents. Departs at 10 p m returning to Old Point.

Northampton Bay Line Mobjack Bay Western Shore Grozmer Northampton Od Point I. Om Qld Point Mare Jytur

Levy Bros Great Building Sale Continues Thirty Days

Doors reopen at Levy Bros with more salespeople tomorrow to speed service. Early shoppers urged to avoid crowds as the Great Building Sale extends for thirty days. Atoned text mentions kitchen items and a range promo but OCR errors cloud specifics.

Levy Bros

Weather Outlook for Teday and Louoy Districts

Partial clouds with early showers in Virginia and light southerly winds. North Carolina shows fair skies with southeasterly winds. Includes sunrise 4 58 am and sunset 7 24 pm, high tide at 1 58 am and 11 48 pm, low tide at 6 20 am and 1 00 pm.

Washington, D. C Virginia Tor North Carolina

Tragic Sloop Foundering Near Virginia Capes Reported

A damaged report describes a sloop that foundered off the Virginia Capes heading to New York. Lifesavers assisted two millers and rescued crewmen while a British note and a pilot vessel aided the scene. The vessel measured thirty seven feet and sailed from Clare-Wont, Way, to New York.

Mierinia North Germay New York Warlen Toy Donal Cana Ron Pas Mort Sean Virginia Capes

Jury issues and county court notes from Norfolk and Portsmouth

The Norfolk World reports court dispositions including fines for Hines Taylor and others, a jail sentence for John Ferabee, and charges against Theodore Hall and W. H. McCullough. It notes property transfers in Grambleton and Atlantic City wards, and an assignment of L. C. Ware & Co. to PLCL Parrish with details of assets and trust priorities.

Chout Yesleviky Tintem Wy'l Bs Rin Proslilup Hines Taylor Weoute Path Court I Ebay Tudyuieyhop Hk Wilard Waite Asnissad Mattha djiMups John Ferabee D.D. Lawrenes Portsmouth John Allen Hk. W. Matlett John ©. Wilkins Evie Johnakin Tunstall Avenue Grambleton Ward William T. Webb Carrie I. Lambert Central Avenue Spring Street Atlantic City Fanny Fivell H. Fivell If. C. Hoggard Albert W. Cornick Highland Avenue Granville Avenue Brandleton Wari A.W. Corneck Sallie Stevenson L. C. Ware M. J. Quattlebaum L. C. Ware & Co PLCL Parrish Main Street L. C Ware & Co Southpate Lelseh Forest Gqauisttiehsum Bank of Comimerer MM. Vannal Tt. C. Ware Ware& Co Ool la. Ware & Co Ivor T. Mase Cole & Shultice B.c. Ware & Cnr Anton

More Soldiers in Camp at the Beach

The A. P. L Huw Rides of Petersburg arrived and camped after a Norfolk and Western railway trip aboard a special morning cannon ball express. The Cockade City's unit travels with Lt Jones and a list of sergeants privates and staff, headed to the Beach for a week long camp. The Lee Rifles remain at Area View and break camp today. Captain Jackson cannot join due to a family bereavement.

A. PL Huw Petersburg Cockade City Norfolk and Western Railway Athe Beach Jones W. H. Cooper D. Geasley J. ©. Smith Gill Wythe Britton GriMin T. Mann E. Townsend Jackson Beaen Lee Rifles Areaa View

Suffolk man walks to Norfolk in record time

On Wednesday night Mr. St K Darden of Suffolk made a five dollar wager with friends from the Phoenix Military Band that he could walk to Norfolk in an hour and a half and won easily. On Thursday he offered a return trip in one hour but the bettors refused.

Suffolk

Seaside Epworth League Rally at Port Norfolk Pavilion

A 4 inch grand rally by the Seaside Epworth League is planned for Tuesday in the Port Norfolk excursion pavilion. Dr W J Young will deliver the address, McKendree League conducts the devotional, and a notable singer will perform. Electric cars from the ferry wharf will shuttle attendees.

Epworth League Port Norfolk W. J. Young McKendree League Wll Ferry Wharf

Telectric Bitters Promoted As Nerve and Blood Tonic

Promoted as a vegetable remedy for tired nerves and digestive vigor Telectric Bitters claims to tone nerve centres in the stomach stimulate the liver and kidneys aid impurity removal from blood improve appetite and digestion and act as a blood purifier and nerve tonics Sold for one dollar per bottle at Burrow Martin Co.'s Drug Store.

Burrow Martin & Co

Sinoday Puzzles and Footwear Ad Copy

They pose a cane of coin and measure puzzles while promoting two dollar patrol shoes and a shoulder of eye care at a local store. The ad touts Verne jong shoes with durable sole and comfort for hot weather and offers eye glass remedies at a street corner shop.

Verne Jong Hellas Soon Bank St Gpp

Arraignment and Small-Court Disputes Reported

Yesterday in Police Court Patrick Daley, intoxicated, was arraigned for carrying a concealed revolver. Judge Tomlin fined him 25 dollars and costs and sentenced him to thirty days in jail. Nearby tenants in 685 Main Street, Mrs. Gaylor and R. J. Sears, faced disputes over passage and language, resulting in fines. Soldiers' Wood project notes and a general inquiry follow in the docket.

Tomlin Johnnie Hawkins Kreeny Mary Wilson Stella Johnson John Williams Williams Marin Winfield Emma Chapel Isaiah Wood Charle Merritt W. H. McCullough W. A. Williams Patrick Daley Church Union sGeets R. J. Sears Gaylor Main Street

Norfolk grower sells rare Middle ton Warly Berry plants

Abr. S. Meid reports Tom North Cardova has started another titty reason the propagation of strange plants. The famous Middle ton Warly Berry is controlled by the Hold Bros. Some plants fruiting in Norfolk by May. Mr Trebl notes potting method with derra cotta pots and earth. Headquarters with brother at 415 Church street Norfolk.

S. Meid Tom North Cardova Hold Bros Norfolk Ain Reid Crreliva Trebl Teld Church Street

Secretary orders repairs to cruiser Cincinnati for foreign service

Secretary Long orders repairs so the Cincinnati reaches first class condition for foreign service. The ship will visit Telchester Beach Maryland for instruction before likely sailing to Norfolk. She must be ready for sea by August 29 and then proceed to the South Atlantic to become flagship of the squadron. The Cincinnati detail follows Tuome's directive. The obituary notes the funeral of Mrs A Deems at 430 pm from 427 Church Street with burial in Mt Olivet Cemetery in Baltimore.

Long Cincinnat Cinccinnat Telchester Beach Maryland Naval Re Norfolk Navy Yard Tuome Cincinnati South Atlantic T Lancaster Ss A Deems John J. White Church Street W. J. Young Ipworth Methodist Church Baltimore Mt. Olivet Trev George W. Deems Meitradist Church

Maryland Judge Burke Visits Norfolk From Towson

Judge N Charles Burke of Towson Maryland, on a Baltimore boat trip, spent the day at Virginia Tech and Norfolk, stating it was his first visit to the city before returning home last night.

N. Charles Burke Towson Maryland Baltimore Virginia Norfolk

Grandest Remedy Claims Cure for Consumption

Chilhowie Virginia merchant R B Greeve says he nearly died of consumption before using Dr King s New Discovery. He credits two bottles with his cure and notes he has worked three years since. The remedy is advertised as guaranteed for coughs colds and consumption with trial battles at Gar Cr and voices at Ocean View this week.

R. B. Greeve Chilhowie Dr. I King Dr. King Garrow, Martin & Co

Birth Notice for Neo William Brown at 117 Marshall Avenue

Infant Neo William Brown, son of George D P Brown and Tetanka Brown, born seven months ago at the family home 117 Marshall Avenue.

Brown Neo Marshall Avenue William George DP Tetank Drown

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