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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1897
Page
5
A Norfolk county court session heard Crismond case action and true bills against multiple defendants for felonies including murder. Citizens attend county activities as farmers, tradesmen, and workers report social events, travels, and incidents across city blocks, markets, and docks.
An 84 year old man named Harrison Worret from 1326 Columbia Street extended wandered to a bridge and fell overboard, drowning. He had mental illness and had not been allowed to go out alone. The body was recovered the same day and Justice Rubter declined an inquest. remains brought home.
Mrs Marrrarette Mykoff aged lady of Deep Creek road died Sunday afternoon remains were forwarded to Pimerton for interment. Robert Noel Gray age 10 died at Dinwiddie street interred Oak Grove Cemetery. Mrs Delia Reedy wife of Daniel Reedy died at Henry street Sunday noon in 49th year. funeral at 1 from St Pauls chapel Kings street.
Mr. Thomas J. Bolden a petty officer in the United States Navy and Miss Iaazie R. Nurney were married yesterday afternoon at St Pauls chapel by Rev. Thomas J Brady. The couple went to the bride’s home for a reception and will depart this morning via the Norfolk and Western railroad for a bridal tour.
Mr. Charles Brown, a well known hotel man, has rented the St. Elmo hotel and will convert it into a first class establishment. The building will be repainted and refurnished, with both American and European plan options. Opening planned around September 1.
A drunken man identifying himself as Shupson was struck by a locomotive at Pinner's Point on Sunday. He suffered a badly mashed heel, was jailed in the county lockup, and Dr. Truett treated him as in serious condition and he remained unconscious yesterday.
A horse attached to a delivery wagon driven by Mr. Denson bolted after two boys beat a mule in front of a Court Street store. The horse ran away, tipping the wagon and smashing the machine, but the driver was away and no one was hurt.
Richard Stewart was arrested in Pleasant Grove for breaking into John Brown's home. He allegedly cut Brown’s wife and a girl named Wilson so severely that authorities fear they may die. He was committed to the county jail on Sunday.
John Brown a Black man residing in Pleasant Grove District was caught stealing meat and sentenced to thirty days in jail. The incident highlights theft as a crime and its penalties.
The Dilectoral Board met in the County Treasurer's office but adjourned without selecting a member. Cromwell offered Newborne Keeling and Portlock, while Shea objected to these picks and proposed Kirn Griffin Carney and others. Court action remains uncertain and awaited.
M Solomon, operator of a general hardware store at 606 Crawford Street, told police Sunday of a robbery that happened between closing time Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. A back door shutter was torn off and glass broken to gain entry. Several small items including pistols knives and razors were stolen. no money was taken.
There will be a bicycle race today at the Driving Park between Wattle Clay and Annie Tawkins for $100. A number of fast trotters will contest for speed. The Hawkins woman fouled the Clay woman and broke her wheel in the last race, so the race was postponed until today.
The Benevolent Christian Union thanks the Fire Relief Committee for 144 dollars remaining from the late committee. Ticket No 460 held by Mr John L Thomas drew the bicycle offered by the New York Clothing store to purchasers of clothing.
An older remedy text extolls the kidney system's essential waste filtration role and assigns vigor to these organs. It argues weakened kidneys cause broad disease, then promotes Testetter's Stomach Fitters as restoring activity to prevent kidney disease and related fatal ailments.
Lawrence and Walton announce a late season clearance of wash goods and lawn fabrics. Yard wide percals at low prices, fine apron ginghams, shirt waists sold separately, silk umbrellas offered at discount. Cash terms apply in the sale event.
A fragmented page lists clothing trends from linen shades to stripes and plaids, sale items in June and July, hats in all sizes, and updates from retailers A J Phillips Charles K Welton W virnelson and Co J B Crawford’s Furniture showing discounted frames and pictures. It notes performances at TJ Ocean View and Grand voices with tenor George Preston among attractions for the season.
In Berkley Miss Elsie Morvell returns from South Norfolk and visits in Suffolk. The funeral of Miss Martha Berkley is held at Chestnut Street M.E. church with many relatives. The procession and pallbearers are listed, and interment is at Magnolia cemetery. A group prepares for a Virginia Beach outing, with chaperones and several local residents, and another party heads to Blue Widget for the heated term. An infant dies at three months, and Mr. Garry of Montliont avenue passes after illness. Richmond interment plans are noted for Mrs. Maude Garry. Police arrest Manulks, a colored woman, after she becomes unruly on Chestnut street.
A 75 pound melon crowned as the largest grown in the South was shipped from Atlanta to Washington to be presented to President McKinley at the White House. It traveled in a gilt hamper with flags and won a $2 prize from W S Mitchell, Southern Agent of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
Our regular custom of clearing out all spring and summer stock after the 4th of July is now in operation. We reserve no goods. All men’s, boys’ and children’s salts must go Breslauer & Anthony, 114 High street.
A fragmented OCR item presents a surreal line about a callar, perspiration, a tender flower, and reversible color, with odd mentions of Linene and cuffs. No clear event or person context.
Last Sunday in Port Norfolk a man appeared knocked out near Armistead's store and a supposed murder scene formed. A Southern freight train slowed as the injured man was moved to a hotel after bagging a head wound, with footprints noted beneath the platform.
In Washington Oregon a case involves Thollin Dersor facing charges and Walker at Karotieman. The report notes an ongoing investigation this month and tension among relatives. Police pursue leads as authorities chase suspects linked to the incident.
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