Weather Outlook for Washington and Regions
Weather report notes fair Saturday morning in Virginia with possible showers in southern areas and westerly to northerly winds, warming slightly. North Carolina may see showers with variable winds. High pressure shifts from the South Atlantic to the St. Lawrence valley, bringing fair weather then increasing clouds and possible showers Sunday night or afternoon. Moon phases and tide data included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Virginia
North Carolina
Sie
South Atlantic
St. Lawrenw Valley
North Athantic
Wanted employment and sales positions in Jeffersonian area
WANTED I will pay 10 cash for a bookkeeper position with good references. Address BUSINESS this office. WANTED Ground and second floors near Main street about six feet space. J. E. W. care Virginian. SALESMEN in every state to sell cigars on credit with best pay and exclusive territory. P O Box 1254 New York
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Care Virginian
P. O
P.O
New York
Cruelty cases and army enlistment noted in court report
The law docket records cruelty charges against Edmund Short and a white man Lloyd Stock over a horse theft and other minor offenses. Paul Stockton seeks emancipation and army enlistment after a wheel theft case was dismissed as a misdemeanor. Police court deals include drunkenness nuisance and assault rulings with several fines and continuances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Tomlin
Edmund Short
SP. C. AL
Short
Pancrase
Lloyd Stock
Paul VO Stockton
Chapman & Jakeman
Vee
Mariners Park
Stocktee
Washington
Stockton
Witfleer Palette
Richmond
MINGR
Frank Jones
John Bits
Charles Smith
Hugh Bendy
Robert Mason
James Jones
Walter Blount
John Harrét
Joan Robinson
James Blount
Alias Horton
Purpura Proj. Comnns Chartered in Norfolk
Judge Hanckel grants charter to Purpura Proj. Comms for dealing in foreign and fruit products. Capital stock increased to 5000 dollars, shares ten dollars, main office in Norfolk. Officers include Salvatore Purpura president and GM and Michael Vicarl secretary-treasurer. Directors listed as Salvatore Purpura Michael Vicarl Battiste Semson. Marriage licensee names John J. Smith and Sophie Smith. Accused found guilty with ten dollar fine and ten dollar eighty cent costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Hanckel
Grantei Ru
Purpura
Fortegn
James
Norfolk
Salvator Purpura
Michael Vicarl
Salvatore Purpura
Battiste Semson
Patriotic Junior Order to hold field day in Norfolk
Several thousand members of the Patriotic Junior Order United American Mechanics will visit Norfolk next Monday for the annual field day. A big parade is planned in the afternoon. Excursions will come from Richmond Petersburg Lynchburg Roanoke Alexandrea Charlottesville Claremont Newport News and Hampton. Armory Hall is headquarters where Mayor Mayo will deliver an address of welcome. Weather reports note heat in the South and cotton market activity with prices and receipts across the Atlantic and U S ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriotic Junior Order United American Mechnics
Norfolk
Order
Richmond
Petersburg
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Alexandera
Charlottesville
Claremont
Newport News
Hampton
Armory Hall
Mayo
Dliver
Local Social Notes From Princeton to Raleigh
Miss Lola McKinne of Princeton N C is guest of Mrs J T Wood on Wast Claiborne avenue Miss Rena Moses of Windsor avenue visits friends in Raleigh N C Misses Loulai and Effie Harwell of South Clay avenue left Thursday night to visit Petersborg area Mrs W I Wilbur of Windsor and Highland avenues visits friends in Richmond Mr C Plummer left Granville avenue and returned to 111 North Maltby Rev J P Barrett D D of the Christian Memorial Temple returned home after days away Mrs G W Saddler and her little son of Maltby avenue visit friends and relatives in Baltimore The Haworth League of Trinity ME Church was well attended last night showing strong interest in meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola McKinne
Princeton
N. C
J. T. Wood
Wast Claiborne Avenue
Rena Moses
Windsor Avenue
Raleigh
N.C
Loulai
Effie Harwell
South Clay Avenue
Petersborg
W. IF. Wilbur
Windsor and
Highland Avenues
Richmond
C. Plummer
Granville Avenue
North Maltby
J. P. Barrett
D. D
Christian Memorial Temple
W. Saddler
Little Son
Maltby Avenue
Haworth League of Trinity M. E
Land Sale by Trustees at Norfolk Courthouse Front Door
By direction of Alfred F. P., Thom and Theodore S S Garnett trustees L D Smith & Co will sell at the front door of the courthouse of Norfolk county in Portsmouth at noon the tract of land on June s creek in Washington Magistrate district Norfolk Virginia bounded north by Jones creek south by land of Maximilian Herbert east by land of Mastenberg west by Gilligan's creek The tract of 159 acres is described in the deed of trust as to be taken acres as stated in the deed of trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred FP
Thom
Theodore S&s. Garnett
L. D. Smith & Co
Norfolk County
Portsmouth
June's Creek
Washington
Norfolk
Virginia
Jones’ Creek
Maximilian Herbert
Mastenberg
Gilligan's Creek
Lyman 8. Chapin
Margaret A. Herbert
Greenwood Jewelry Sale At Midsummer Prices
The Messrs Greenwood offer silver and gold jewelry at special midsummer prices with close-to-cost figures, selling sterling silver, quality watches, diamonds, and jewelry for net cash or coin. The piece notes how the Greenwood brothers obtain items at low cost through interviews in The Casket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Greenwood
Special Sale on Canopies and Housewares at Local Stores
Special sale notices report Maxquire Canopies at Winches with drastic price cuts. Remaining stock includes three large sizes offered at 1.49 and 1.75 per yard equivalents. Wright's at 19th Main Street promotes lace curtain cleaning services and fall preparations. WV Bros Cash Market Store advertises cut prices on home goods and steamed hominy Quart can priced at 10 cents.
Farmers Victorious as Injured Pitcher Retires
Norfolk edged Petersburg 9 to 4 in a rough game amid injuries. Gilroy moved from catcher to second then pitched briefly after Sechrist injured a finger. Stephenson hit his third straight homer, and outfield play stood out amid shifting positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Norfolk
Gulls
Gilroy
Wentz
Sechrist
Bradley
A. McFarlan
Tefield
Cleve
Nim
Plawmiller
Kitson
Armstrong
Ihroy
Breen
Stephenson
Fenver
Lynchburg Dominates Portsmouth With Home Run Burst
In Lynchburg Virginia July 17 Lynchburg won again over Portsmouth in a dull game hampered by wild pitching. Dolan Schabel Litth and Har grove went deep as Lynchburg prevailed 12 to 0. In Louisville New York routed Louisville 16 to 7 with Meekin and Zearfoss on the mound. In Pittsburgh Pittsburgh edged Philadelphia 8 to 7. Cleveland beat Boston 12 to 7 after a seesaw contest with Young O'Meara Sullivan Tenney handling the batteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Portsmouth
Dolan
Schabel
Litth
Hargrove
Louisville
R. HW. E
New York
Meekin
Zearfoss
Herman
Hill
Royal Arcanum Officers Meet In Virginia Beach
Officers of the Grand Council of the Royal Arcanum gathered at the Princess Anne Hotel Virginia Beach for a conference on expanding the order in Virginia. Participants included Grand Regent John J. Jameson and other leaders as they planned visits to subordinate councils through fall winter and spring to boost growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Recent
Virginia
Grand Council
The
Royal Arcanum
Princess Anne Hotel
Virginia Beach
John J. Jameson
Alexandria
Wm. J. Williams
Portsmouth
L. Bloombere
Richmond
H.C. Scott
Ashland
J. B. Blanks
Petersburg
A. B. Botts
Fredericksburg
Richard A. Dobie
Walter F. Irvine
J. Taylor Ellyson
J.P. Banks
R. W. Arnold
First Raid by new police dept targets policy shop
Detectives Heppel and Snowden raided No. 18 Allytown after days of surveillance and seized policy books, a wheel of fortune, and other paraphernalia. They arrested a colored man, Harry Williams, on suspicion of involvement. case to be heard in Police Court this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 18
Allytown
Heppel and Snowden
Harry Williams
Dawley Dies After Heat Stroke at 27
Wesley J. Dawley aged 27 died at his Gibbs avenue boarding house after being overcome by heat a week earlier. He worked for H C Hoggard & Co real estate men and will be buried in Princess Anne county. His death followed a prior narrow drowning escape at Virginia Beach. Also reported is the death of Rozalie W. Dey at 28 Brewer Street from typhoid fever, with funeral at 6 p.m. Sunday led by Rev. W J Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley J. Dawley
H.C. Hoggard & Co
Gibbs Avenue
Princess Anne County
Dawley
Virginia Beach
Rozalie W. Dey
Brewer Street
W. J. Young
Epwart M. E. Church
Funeral Notices and a Stock Sale Advertisement
The funeral for Joseph E. Parsons was held at 5 p.m. from his home 18 Charlotte Street with Rev. Atwill officiating, Parsons to be buried in Petersburg. he was 48 and left a family. Miss Daisy Corley daughter of Cal Corley had a funeral at St Pauls Church with Rev Tucker. interment at Elmwood. Trustees sale of BR A Snenders stock set for Saturday July 1 at 108 m, continuing until further notice, offering dress goods and apparel below wholesale. WM Portlock trustee, 172 Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Parsons
Charlotte Street
W. EH. Atwill
Cumberind Street
M. FE
Petersburg
Daisy Mr. Corley
James L. Corley
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
B. D. Tucker
Elmwood
Portlock
Trustco
Jyls-Iw
Main Street
Churches To Morrow Services At Two Presbyterian Churches
Second Presbyterian Church offers preaching tomorrow at 8 am and 2 pm by Rev. Dr. W S Lacy with Sunday school at 9:30 am and Young People's prayer meeting at 7 30 pm. First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr J R Howerton preaches tomorrow at 11 am and 7 pm with Sunday school at 9 30 am and Young People's meeting at 7 15 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterian Church
Hoa
W.S. Lacy
First Presbyterian Church
J. R. Howerton
Dr Agnew Cure for the Heart Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Agnew s Cure for Heart Disease claiming relief in 2 minutes and a cure for organic or sympathetic heart issues. It lists sellers J W Burrow Main street D C Cannon Bute street and A B Helstand Atlantic with a date noted as my16 sa tf.
Special Notice to Trackers About Transportation Prepayment
Office M and M Transportation Co Norfolk Va July 14 1596 denies claims that it demands prepayment on perishables to Boston Providence Perishables from farmers will still be forwarded R H Wright Agent News item ends with odd advertisement fragment Newest Discovery Ext tetth no penn N D Rooms Ennis 162 Mais
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M. & M. Transportation Co
Norfolk, Va
Merchants’ and Miners’ Transportation Company
Boston
Providence
Penn
Ennis
Bryan's Kansas City Departure for Lincoln Trip
William J. Bryan and family left Kansas City by Burlington special for Lincoln at 11 this morning. Lincoln delegates greeted him in Kansas City and press men followed aboard. Bryan denied A P A and Junior Order claims and urged religious liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
William J. Bryan
Lincoln
Burlington Road
Bryan
Burlington
Order of American Mechanics
Bryan Choirs Westbound Campaign Swing Through Missouri
Crowds greet William Jennings Bryan at Union Station Kansas City and in St Joseph as he addresses supporters amid rain and cheering. He plans westbound leg soon and promises east in March while Mrs Bryan endures rain and admirers’ water. Local officials and a bank president introduce him at St Joseph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Josephs
Bryan
Union Station
Kansas City
Salem
East Leavenworth
Western
Mr. Bryan
Armour
Mr.Bryan
Calib Burrs
Populist National Committee to Decide Next Steps
The People's Party National Committee executive panel meets in St Louis to set the plan and nominations for a separate ticket at Omaha style. Cyclone Davis is favored for leader with figures from Texas and Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
People’s Party
National Committee
Omaha
Davis
Texas
Marion’ Butler
Indorsing Bryan
Pettitt
C. A. Windle
Fairbury, Ills
Prohibition Party
Windle
Ryan
Chicago
R. A. Southworth
George Hackstaff
Colorado
Southworth
Farmers’ Alliance
Hotel Barnum
Col. Bailey
Oklahoma
Lindell Hotel
Kansas
Jerry Simpson
Congress
Kansas Statesman
Srgeant
McDowell
St. Louis
M. F. Dowd
Musle Hall
Dr. Mott
Dow
State Democratic leaders plan early convention meeting
A New York state political meeting at Flower & Co. discuss strategy for the coming campaign. Participants include Senator Hill former Lieutenant Governor Sheehan B F Martin of Tammany Hall ex Gov Flower and State Committee chairman Hinkley. They agree on an early committee session to set a date for the state convention and leave the campaign direction to the convention. Senator HA will remain silent until the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Flower & Co
Hill
William F. Sheehan
B. F. Martin
Tammany Hall
B. P. Flower
Hinkley
State Democratic Committee
State Committee
City in Brief: Sickness, visits, arrests and local changes
Mr. D. Rhodes remains ill at home. Ike and Mrs. Adler return from Baltimore and Atlantic City. John Neely improves after weeks of illness. Officer Sanderlin arrests Sarah Bonney on a self harm charge. John Fidley disabled by paralysis. unable to collect his route. R. B. Harwell’s route boys to handle duties today. Don P. Halsey visits the city from Lynchburg. Norfolk Light Artillery Biv es to receive new coats with Va collar. Engineer to grade Ribble property in Ghent and lay off streets per sale plot. A bulkhead will enclose the creek side of the property.
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5. D. Rhodes
Ike Adler
Baltimore
Atlantic City
N. J
John Neely
Sanderlin
Sarah Bonney
John Fidley
R. B. Harwell
Don P. Halsey
Lynchburg
Commonwealth
Norfolk Licht Artillery
Ghent
Rates Cut Sparks Freight War Across Southern Lines
Commissioner Haines authorizes the Southern States Freight Association to reduce rates beginning July 21 from Eastern points to meet Seaboard's cut from Baltimore. New York class rates drop to 79 cents and sixth class to 34 cents. Executive Board to meet, potential further reductions loom as lines withdraw from the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Haines
Southern States Freight Association
Seaboard
Baltimore
New York
St. John
Georgia
Louisville
Nashville
A Serious Charge In Rogers Court Against Henry Scott
Elizabeth Walker reports Henry Scott, a 40 year old resident of Rogers Court, for criminal assault on her year old child Marietta. Police surround the house, arrest Scott as he tries to flee, and place him in custody at the station house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firmn
Henry Scott
Rogers’ Court
Elizabeth Walker
Roger's Court
Leo
Marietta
Prince, Arrington
Hepper Snowden
Luck
Arest
Prince
Hep
Scott
Chamber of Commerce appoints committee on Norfolk Agricultural Fair
The Norfolk Driving Association plans an October Agricultural Fair with Chamber of Commerce approval. The Business Men's Association recent resolutions backed the project and a joint committee including Captain John L. Roper H L Page E J Rudyard Wigg and J W Perry was formed to coordinate business support and city interests.
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Norfolk Driving Association
Business Men's Association
Chamber of Commerce
John L. Roper
Messrs
H. L. Page
E. J. Rudyard Wigg
J. W
Stonewall Fourth Ward Club Endorses National Democratic Platform
The Stonewall Democratic Club of the Fourth Ward endorsed the National Democratic Convention platform from Chicago and the convention nominees for President and Vice President. They pledged full support and appointed a committee to urge the city to stop private street cleaning contracts and to have the city clean its own streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall Democratic Club
Fourth Ward
Chicago
Club
Propese
Fitz Jones Dies Suddenly From Asthma In Front Of Shop
Fitz Jones a 70 year old colored barber collapsed beside his Talbot and Hill streets shop last evening and died before aid arrived. Coroner Charters described the death as due to asthma, a longtime ailment, and the remains were moved to Cumberland Street home where his wife and son survive.
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Fitz Jones
Talbot and
Hill Streets
Charters
Cumberland Street
Christian Endeavor Rally At Church Of Christ
The Christian Endeavor rally at Pree mason Street Church of Christ drew a large audience. Rev. J. S. Tydor of Euclid Avenue Church of Christ spoke on Much Every Way about the pledge and duties of the society. Treective Arrington was arrested for stealing ice from Norfolk Ice and Coal Company. Diggs allegedly watched wagons and seized a cake from a vehicle. The Jefferson Club in St Louis opened four hours after Bryan Sewall era and local politics followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Preemason Street
Church of Christ
J. S. Tydor
Euclid Avenue Church of
Treective Arrington
Burgess Diggs
Norfolk Ice and Coal Company
Diggs
Bryna
St. Louis
Jefferson Club
Chicago
Ithe No
Bryan and
Sewall
Rolla Wells
DULLIN ALL BRANCHES Cannes Assigned Chiefly Political
Bradstreet's notes dull general merchandise markets with smaller than expected volumes and conservative purchasing. Bank clearings total 4.955 billion dollars for the week, down 3 percent from last week, with a 7 percent lapse from July 1895. Prices fall for iron steel petroleum cotton lard and coffee while failures rise to 255 this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bradstreet’s
United States
Treasury
Smcle
Baltimore
St. Paul
Chicago
St. Sales
Cotton and steel markets slip as demand wanes
The report notes a cotton yield potentially exceeding nine million bales amid easing prices and weak demand for wool and woolen goods. Pig iron output and steel stocks rise while nails sales fall, signaling lower prices. Exports of Pocahontas coal are listed as part of weekly trade data and a cool evening draws crowds to a vaudeville show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elty
Namibs
Texas
Boston
San Francisco Call
Thas
Pittsburg
Indianapolis
Valley Furnace
Gray Forge
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Weather Report
Forerer
General Connis
Port Calendat
Asha al m
Fairqgquier
Willie Sulphur Springs
C. W. English
Jeffersonian
Dellers
Household Specialty CO
W. Nthst
Cincinnati
Ohio
Oldargest Ane
A. A. Forrest
Southern Dept
Farmville
Jy Lito
Balesman
Peropie
Erst
Rileyely
Cordink
Addrery
1St Church Street
S. Marine
V7 Corps
Marine Barracks
Navy-3
ASH Cery
Etents
Churern
CASIC
Vihsinkaty
Syleur
Ocean View
E. M. Tilly
Waterstreet
Jellur
Roilers
Justin McCarthy
Business Men's Associators
Jemtf
Altavorrenasatse
John HB
Woodbury
Ed St
H. C Hoggard & Coo
Jaber
West End
Abe
John H. Winder
Portamont
NEER
United States Army
Blount
Ed Blount
Arrington
Swinson
James Horton
Corporation Court
W. Church Lewis
W.H. Th Trice & CO
York Street
Boush
College Place
Bermuda Street
Umbertunmd
St Falkland
Bute Steer
Denby Street
Mariner Street
Ceteler
Bank
Dartmouth
Moanoke Square
Commerce
Hank Street
Cor James and High
Churn Street
Churchall
Main
Gladstone Yay
Sistet
Plain Street
Bank SE
Shuren Street
Church Street
Seyaowamper
Brambleton
Beal Street
Park Avenue
Bicyce
Oliver's
Walter J. Simmons & Cos
F. B. Stevens
WM. Stevens
Moore
Licennes
John J. Smith
Sophie Smith
White, Norfolk
DAY OF the Order
Jenior American Mechanics
Southwest
Bath
Alabama
Carolinas
Liverpool
London
Lse
Winches
Wain Street
Wright's
H. Wertheimer
Fall Furniture and Carpet Co
Raid & Hn
Ste
Suranties Wash Woods
VY Bros
Cash Mareain
Tonkin
Blair
Effingham Street
Mary Adelia
Edward
Mary A. Blair
Rosalie W
A. G
Lula A. Dey
Iwoelook
Elizabeth City
Sectrixt
Gilroy Pingw
Gilly
Balle
OM Sechris
Darvis
Soucek
Dundon
Kelly
Ramp
Vetter
Lamont
Reed
Mr. Mace
Music OF the Spheres
Eddie Leach
Ranger
George Moore
Piteher Horner
Piteher
Pete Daniels
Tommy Turner
Dan Hrouthers
Philadelphia
King Kelly
Jim
Delehanty
Grey
Sporting Life
N. Ball
Jack Wentz
Buck Ewing
Wents
Maiee
Flo
Stephen A. Northrop
First Baptist Tabernacle
Dr. Northrop
Billy Merritt
Harry Vaughn
Ball Park
Ropter
Roanok
Cranks
Brennan
Pave PO
My Fi Kelly
Lieven Uty
Badley
I Stephenson
Hallman
Teppel
Snowden
Miss Dey
Funeral Services
BR. A. Snenders
R. H. Wright
Hood
Southern Freight Association
the Chamber OF Conmerce
Christian Endenyone
Cannes
Foy
Wiliam Lamb & Co
Cantner & Curran
Irwin T. Bush
DeCastros
Howard Boulden
la Petite Edith
von Lear
Barton
Ashoe
S.J. Thomas & Col
Piano CO
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