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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1897
Page
8
A bustling collection of local items reports upcoming meetings and events across Norfolk. Board of Supervisors sessions, church services, school associations, and public notices reflect civic life, while rainfall and heat affect agriculture and daily routines.
A desperate Jones alias Davis was arrested near Church land yesterday on attempted assault charges against a small colored girl. Reports note rubbish blocking City Hall, local ad notices, and various minor incidents including a heat collapse, shop remodeling, a fatal illness, and traffic dangers from careless bicycle riders.
Justice Sykes presides over larceny and disorderly conduct cases yielding 30 and 10 day sentences. Alicea King and others receive fines or brief jail terms. Rustic and Alinsworth courts follow with further disorderly, fighting, and theft penalties including six months for obscene language and multiple ten day to twenty day jail terms.
After the St Pauls church fire the parish faced a shortage of priests. Mather Luckle went to Tennessee while Father Grady led services alone. Rumor says Father Wandley will be sent back, with many local friends hoping for his return.
George P Johnson, superintendent of car service for the Seaboard Air Line, is appointed general agent to fill the vacancy caused by Carroll Mr. Smith's resignation. Johnson is a Western man who came here when Mr. St. John took charge.
A county woman placed a street stand before Pete John’s store at County and Crawford streets. The Italian merchant demanded she move it, threw her vegetables into the street, and was brought before Mayor Vaird. He paid $4.95 in fines and costs after insisting he owned the street, learning others have rights too.
A crowded program features selections by young students including Little Linnie Grubbs, Master Reid Wilkins, Little Emily Denns, Agnes Wallace, Miss Neely Slivester, Miss Lelia Deans, Bessie Casson, Miss Lily Wallace and Miss Maggie Virnelson. The event includes recitations, a model church piece, a motion song, and performances under direction of local sponsors.
Yesterday morning Betsy Lewis of High Street nearly sparked a blaze while attempting to ignite kerosene oil. She poured oil on a flame twice, the second time igniting the can’s exterior and her clothing. Grabbing an old blanket kept burns from spreading. her hands were badly burned but her body and the house survived the incident.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Rees of Brighton mourn the death of their seven year old son Edward Lee Friday night. Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon from Mr Ross residence by Rev Father Friell. The remains were interred in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
In another column Mr. John C Nie meyer gives notice that he will sell on Tuesday July 20 at 30 20 vtelsek a quantity of miscelaneous goods in the Seaboard Air Line warehouse on North Street. This stock consists of about everything and will be sold without reserve.
Yesterday the Old Dominion Guard with 23 members left for a week long camp at Ocean View. By nightfall 13 more men arrived joining the company as they prepared. A public speaker delivered a husky appeal and took a dose of One Minute Cough Cure before continuing.
Children’s straw sailors half price at W. H. Virnelson & Co. 25c pastel pictures in reed ivory frames 18x22 with grass corners cheap at 59c each. Vig Wne pearl pictures in various frames at cut prices at J. B. Crawford’s Furniture and Carpet House.
The sale offers 109 pieces of lawns dimities floured nainsooks Jaconette lawns and tulles at discounts from 1244c per yard to a lower price per yard. Also dotted and figured textiles on white ground with colored figures and dots, yard wide perales 6140 yards, with mosquito canopies on sale. Lawrence & Welton offer bargain selections.
A garbled ad-like snippet mentions Dotted Swiss and linen shades with price reductions. Oxford Hall is listed with A J Phillips and Charlie G Whlton Co. Ocean View advertises stars this week with Manager Bush promoting acts including Preston, Miss Belmain, and Calbert. Julatt.
Sunday schedules across churches list Sunday school times and preaching by pastors J D Mitchell P B Craig P S Davis W Hutching W Snyder G H Ray D D Owen T J Beaton C W Pettit and A J Owen. Topics include The Story of the Bees and The Master has Come and Called for Me.
The Baptist Sunday School Association of Portsmouth and Norfolk County will hold its monthly meeting this afternoon at 4 Welock in the West Norfolk church. The program includes scripture reading, a five minute talk, hymns, music, and a twenty minute talk by Rev. P. S. C. Davis on when to begin leading children to Christ. The hosting church school will select the hymns.
In Berkley Q T Sexton returns from Makleyville and George G Martin comes home from Minneapolis as a war delegate to the Grand Lodge. J St Ambrecht finishes mandamizing and heads home to Richmond. Miss Bell Payner plans a Currituck visit. The bereaved family mourns Tommie Humphries age 2 years 11 months with funeral arrangements at Main Street Presbyterian Church. The Christian church program lists songs prayers scripture and a brief sermon outline.
An old medical note explains kidney functions and waste removal. It highlights the risks when kidneys become inactive and promotes Trostetter's Stomach Hitters as a remedy to restore activity and prevent related diseases.
Fort Sorfolm notes Port Norfolk and Pin ners Point expand with 28 houses under construction. Thirty five carpenters, eight painters, and four brick masons employed. Storm last week caused chicken deaths. Port Norfolk Driving Park under overhaul for horse racing and amusements. cycle race held last week, next Tuesday horse racing planned. Rumor of Scottsville branch post office to Portsmouth delivery. Uncle Sam postal laws and village benefits noted. Scottsville population higher than many towns with post offices. long travel to main office cited.
Senator Morin of Alidiorasit denounces executive officials tied to government road interests during a heated session on the Harris resolution. He accuses a Crime and Extortion plot as the Senate approves further measures, with Mr. Morgan supporting the opposition and a political clash over government spending and sinking funds.
The Arterdegan Cycle Racing association held its mid SUMIMOP Taempeeh at the Mberabontian road track in New York. Five events featured a close six mile race between J. Frank Starbuck of Lewisburg and Prod J Mills of iybe elty. Starbuck finished in 41 minutes 6 seconds, challenging the record as Mills rode strong. The American mark remains 42 minutes 17 seconds set by Michael last year. The world record is 37 minutes 53.45 seconds by Tom Linton in London.
Washington July 17 Dr Gabriel Grant of Philadelphia Pa received the Medal of Honor for actions at Fate Oaks Va on June 1 1862 as surgeon United States Volunteers he exposed himself under heavy fire to rescue wounded officers and soldiers demonstrating distinguished gallantry. Wade Lester accused Martinsville July 17—jury returns verdict of not guilty in murder by poisoning case involving Young Davis motive alleged to be life insurance. De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve advertised for piles skin conditions and burns. J Alf Trotter Truitt Smith and H L Wilson listed in notice.
July 17, 1899 miners at Mikborn and Shamokin in the Pocahontas coal region went out yesterday then returned to work after a short delay. Grand Master Sovereign of the Knights of Labor arrived at Kevetone to aid in settling the strike. In brighter notes, local merchants advertise post Fourth of July clearances with Breslauer Anthony offering men’s boys’ and children’s suits at 114 High Street.
Read about Linene Reversible collars that stay strong in heat. The ad claims the collar and cuffs never wilt or lose shape under hot perspiration, promising durability and style.
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