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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1897

Page

6

Suffolk County Supervisors at Almshouse Report and Pigeon Burn

Suffolk county notes show the annual pauper inspection at the almshouse with dinner for board members, Treasurer plans a large state settlement of 22010 dollars, plus a vivid pigeon killing spree across town and a Methodist excursion to Old Point. The Epworth League delegates return from Toronto and Niagara Falls, aided by Willison Winstead. Floral obituaries, travel notes, and local visits fill the rest of the column.

Old Point Resarta Sumolk County Board of Supervisors Almshouse Walter Jordan George W. Butts Brinkley Abram T. Botland A. F P. Gomer Holland Suffolk Epworth League Salle Finney Estelle Alma Darden Lizgie Morgan Margaret Crump

Schneider Convicted In Felonious Assault Case

Newport News July 22 Special The Common Wwernich case against Herman Schneider ended in a guilty verdict with a $100 fine and costs. Abel Robinson faces felonious cutting next, with anticipated rapid resolution. A disorderly conduct fine and jail time were imposed on J R Edwards and others, while a forged check led to authorities pursuing leads after the teller vanished.

Newport News Wwernich Herman Schneider Hastings Court Schneider Abel Robinson J. R. Edwards Norvell Stele Sinclair Fon J. D. G. Brown Citizens and Wie Mr. Brown Mr. Jones

Epworth League Devotional and Local Notices at Melktendree

Epworth League at Trinity M. E. church holds a devotional meeting at 8:15. Rev. Bennett has returned from Toronto. Residents report visits and return from trips to Cape Henry and Petersburg. Local Board reorganization discusses street light improvements and annual lighting costs around $2,000. Proposals suggest higher poles to improve coverage and reduce burglary through better illumination.

Epworth Melktendree HW. Bennett Toronto Epworth League of Trinity M Lydia Whitehurst Sheldon Avenue Cape Henry John R. Peebles Petersburg W. J. Islnes Granville Avenue Ofiss Mamie Whitehurst Princess Anne County J. R. Tavris Wrmt Jernigan

Atlas Vic CTry Visit and Local Social Notes

Capt Tilton Conklin and his children visit Philadelphia and his wife will join soon. No Mar nest Workers meeting at Central Avenue Baptist Church tonight as meetings shift to semi monthly. Mr James Vanderberry of Poole Street is gravely ill after weeks in bed. Mr Thomas A Flynn of Winston NC travels to visit his brother on Worth Street, accompanied by little Miss Fannie Hall. FF Phelps and R Pringier of Winston NC spend days with friends in the ward. Baptist Tabernacle Sunday school receives Bible gift from American Baptist Publication Society of Philadelphia. Miss Lela Nory leaves tomorrow to visit friends in Matthews County.

Tilton Conklin Philadelphia Marnest Workers Central Avenue Baptist Cnurch James Vanderberry Poole Street Thomas A. Flynn Winston, N. CL Worth Street

Town Reports Rainy Weather and Visits Noted

Mud and standing water indicate heavy rain in the area with town chatter. Mrs John Waff of Molenton visiting sister Mrs A Sharper at 11 Outten Street has traveled to visit her father Mr GC D Woodard in Great Bridge.

John Waff Molenton A. Sharper Outten Street GC. D. Woodard Great Bridge

Presbyterian Entertainment at First Church

A delightful program of recitations and singing will be given in the afternoon at six. Rev. Pee Mack of the First Presbyterian Church will deliver an address. Refreshments will be served and all are invited.

Pee Mack First Presbyterian Church

Life in Norfolk Amid Quick Bites and Travel Notes

Captain Dey ill at Ocean View cottage. City Engineer offices being frescoed in olive and terra cotta. Sam Kahn and A Stern return from New York. Miss Jessie Jacobs travels to the mountains for summer. William T. Bulwin leaves to join family at Blue Ridge Summit. Jeter Knight of the fire department on furlough in Troy, NY. John HirrLAN at Retreat for the Sick. Stockholders meet of Powhatan Hind Company. Baptist excursion of 200 from Smithfield visits Jampton Soldiers Home and Ocean View. Lloyd G. Bunk returns home from Toronto trip sick. Carrie Hicks of Vienna, NC returns home after pleasant stay. George Harris patents an innovative photographic album. Rev. Mather Irriott left for Martinsburg, W. Va. Captain William J. Vesey returns from a trip to Toronto. John Drew of Virginia Pilot Association travels north with two sons to Gaston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington and Baltimore. W. S. Copeland of Richmond at Ocean View. Cope Innna now on Richmond Times. Colonel Lamb of Virginia hints at a state convention. Fresco work on L. W. Davis residence at 238 York Street completed in Romaissanes and Louis XV styles.

Dey Ocean View Sam Kahn A. Stern New York Sta Luly Jessie Jacobs Mountains Wiltlam Ti Buliwin Blue Lidge Surmainit Jteter Knight Fire Department Troy N. Y John Hirrlan Lambert's Point Stockholl Povcahontas Hind Company Smithfield Jampton Herman Lloyd G. Bunk Toronto Carrie Hicks Vienna N. C Mia Db. Alwin George Harris Mather Irriott St. Mary's Catholic Church Balliolare Martingburg W. Va William J. Vesey York Place New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad Voronto John Drew Virginia Pilot Association Gaston Hiladelphia Washington Baltimore Date W. 8 Copeland Richmond Cope- Inna Press Norfolk Richmond Times Colonel Lamb Republican Party Virginia Tr. L. W. Davis York Street Romaissanes Hinds F Selden Nelugar

Fourth Regiment Visits Virginia Beach Under Col Wodges

Heavy rain fails to dampen a Petersburg excursion to the Princess Anne Hotel Virginia Beach as the Fourth Regiment led by Col Wodges arrives. A large crowd lines the ocean walk to view the dress parade and public bathe, with about 800 men and many spectators expected for the event and related entertainments.

Princess Anne Hotel Virginia Beach Jay Petersburg Princess Anne Princess Anne Todaye Hope and J. 0. Chibourne Davia Collendar Sutton W.om. Tood Miss Morris Joe Grittin Webb Poole W. Arvingzton Dunlop Wim Blankenship Mimmett Mesen Jas. B. Knowles Simon Seward Issessie Wemp W.oit Taii YW. Teerham O. Newsom TH. Gentry Michara Cox W. BE. Pond Ll. Peownman G. EL. Dunn Jas WT. Collings Wm. Wrenn Hunt Chipley Norfolk Wedges Rench Wil Riffes

Ocean View Daily Visitor to Chronicle Summer Resort News

A summer resort journal titled The Ocean View Daily Visitor will publish soon in Norfolk. It will cover Ocean View and nearby areas with news on entertainments, daily theatricals, and resort happenings, priced to reach 1000 to 25,000 weekly subscribers.

Ocean View Norfolk Noréfolk Portsmouth Lerkley Newport News Old Point Comfort Mampton Aot Alingtie

Debutantes Shine At Old Sweet Springs Bowling Night

At Old Sweet Springs Virginia a large crowd gathered for a Friday bowling party with Mrs Lockwood of Baltimore and Miss Nellie Parker of Richmond among the partners. Prizes went to Miss Morkin of Baltimore with a three-way tie for second between Woo of Richmond and Apalesio of Norfolk. booble prizes to Mrs Johns of Richmond and Mrs Patterson of Louisville. Prominent debutantes and Southern belles drew attention for beauty and poise amid festive entertainments, luncheon, tours, and ball room events showcasing their attire and grace.

Old Sweet Springs W. Way Lockwood Baltimore Nellie Parker Richmond Old Sweet Galveston Miss Baldwin Staunton Tulken T. M St. Louis Miss Clarke Cieorpia Wmorence Parker Riehmoand Misa . E. Smith Trenimond Ana Martha Stricklind New York T. W. Glover Cleborne Norfolk United States Navy Glover Seaboard Air Line Durty Lavalette Towts Wrest Virginia Ola Virginia Ferman Harris Kentucky McCreery Missouri Miss Little Moore Texas Miss Witt Armand Tallafer“o Florida Stella White West Virginia Mille Carmichael Tiehmonea Mrs. Lockwood Marxland Mistes Meredith, Talley and Tompkins Bessie Ten Adair Ro Rustane Mltl Leo Tay Judge Howe New Orleans We Oe Crampan Wickhame Wheaton Sister Moesars Patterson Styles Wood Myers Witgrerals Tens Brokenbrough Meredith Randy Taelev Virrinia

Bill for a Monetra Tey Commission in Congress

Washington July 99 Representative C W Stone of Pennsylvania chairs the Committee on Coinage Weights and Measures discussing a bill to authorize appointment of a monetary commission. The ad section promotes De Witts Witch Hazel Salve for piles skin and wounds and Dr Werk eye services with glasses guaranteed.

Washington, D. C C. W. Stone Ar Ponnentyania

Afro American Conference Sessions At Hampton School

The Afro American Conference at Hampton Normal and Industrial Institute held a morning session at 9 oclock discussing Nitrogen and Farm Economy by C L Goodrich and Wood Supply by W M Filch, with farmers present offering practical agricultural views. The afternoon featured a womans meeting led by Mrs POS Coppen of Philadelphia and talks on home life and temperance by Mrs A G Kruse, Abrs G J Stephens, and Rosa J Brown. Evening included an address on Industrial Education by Hugh M Browne and discussion by W J Shadd on the black population mortality in cities.

Hampton School Hampton Normal and Industrial Institute C.L. Goodrich IW. M. Filch Niny State Oard of Agriculture Old Point Solovk Adiu LG. Kruse Abrs G. J. Stephens Rosa J. Brown Wong Hugh M. Browwn W. J

Weekend Steamboat Trips Prove Popular, Fort Monroe Norfolk

The Washington Post notes large crowds on Saturday excursions to Fort Monroe Norfolk Virginia Beach and Ocean View. The Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company will repeat the trip this week with the same reduced rates. Steamer Newport News will depart Seventh Street wharf Saturday at 7 pm arriving in Norfolk and Fort Monroe early Sunday and Jenavine will return Sunday evening reaching home in time for Monday business.

Washington Post Fort Monros Norfolk Virginia Beach Ocean View Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company Newport News Seventh Street Wharf Fort Monroe Jenavine Leve

Infant Sanitar ium Excursion Postponed to Old Point and the Capes

Rain causes the Infant Sanitarium excursion to Old Point and the Capes to be postponed. Pocahontas Cornell No 49% Royal Arecanum had planned a Wednesday eventy but will reschedule. Steamers Pocahontas and Norfolk run lines will depart from their wharves with tickets for the original event honored when rescheduled.

Infant Sanitarium Old Point The Capes Pocahontas Cornell Royal Arecanum Ridiyeventos Pocahontas Glyde Line Portsmouth Tbh Southern Run Raymite Street Origi- Windante Sanitarum

Second personal tour to Niagara Walls and Buffalo

The second personally conducted tour to Niagara Walls Watkins Glen Geneva Rochester and Buffalo via Baltimore and Ohio railroad Royal Blue Line will leave Norfolk Wednesday July 25 round trip from Norfolk via Baltimore Washington $15.00 For further information address Arthur G. Lewis Southern Passenger Agent under Atlantic Hartel jy 18 eo0dtJy 28i

Niagara Walls Watkins Glen Geneva Rochester Buffalo Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Royal Blue Line Norfolk Baltimore Washington Arthur G. Lewis Southern Atlantic Hartel

Decean View entertainment at Ocean View

Needham and Jones present a new vaudeville act this week featuring clogging reel and dancing. Dr Week, noted eye expert, conducts free examinations at 310 Main Street, with Gale and Fo TL in attendance.

Needham & Jones Trisheoame- Mans Ocean View Week Perment By Gale Main Street

Purchase transfer of FW 11 Gale trust jewelry business

The FW 11 Gale trust announces the purchase of the Midwara Spalding stock and full assortment of fixtures tools fittings and accounts. The jewelry business will continue at the old stand 310 Main Street under the new name.

Mdwara Spalding Gale Trust Main Street Rem

Gale Jewelry Co. Announces Skilled Watch Repair Service

The Gale Jewelry Co announces the employment of skilled workmen to repair fine watches and jewelry. The firm seeks patronage from customers as of the oil mill era, with i 12 Gala appointed manager.

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