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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1897
Page
2
Two freight trains collided on a curve at Laresa station about fifteen miles above Williamsburg. Trainmen were shaken up but no deaths occurred. Wreck caused serious property damage and derailed both trains, delaying mails express and passengers about six hours.
A miscellaneous notice featuring quick arithmetic problems about casks and daily work, then an advertisement list for ladies and men's footwear with prices at Weller's Shoe Stone, and a steamer excursion with rates to Mobjack Bay from Ray Line wharf.
Six cabinet photographs priced at 1.25 dollars and six favorite photographs priced at 7he with four diamond photographs at 60 cents. Water color prints with tall orders over 4.00 available. Also offering B.8. CAMPDBESLL.
A fragmentary item notes a performer imitating a baby at Ocean View this week and compliments a comedian’s stage presence. Daisy Raymond, linked to local shows, is described among scattered references to Ras voices and nearby performances at Ocean View venues.
The courtroom heard a damning case of conspiracy involving Joseph Cannon, Guy Hall, and Willie Smith as they pursued a married woman over two months. The judge found a clear conspiracy from multiple actions, detailing abduction, divorce ploys, and coercive behavior. Bail bonds and a chaotic crowd followed the verdict and aftermath.
Virginia is fair and warm with northwesterly winds. North Carolina remains hot with southwest winds. Sun rises at 5 01 am and sets at 7 10 pm. High water at 11 a m and 5 35 p m. Low water at 1 62 am and 12 00 midnight.
Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Norfolk July 23 records show past 24 hours rainfall and temperatures with departures from normal. Observer J. J. Gray reports maximum and minimum temperatures, mean humidity, and related climate data for the period noted.
Report covers a Canton residence press visit denying Joe Cannon marriage rumors. Justice Tomlin praised for fair trial handling. threats and rope comments at jail arrival. exoneration of Cole and Shultice in Wille Smith case. attorney Shultice resigns stance amid controversy.
The Councils Almshouse Committee opened bids for supplying the city almshouse with rations and coal. Bids include rations per 100 by Joan Stroud S101 Aaron Marx, and eye coal per ton by William Donovan George W Taylor & Co Nottingham & Wrenn at $5.50 and $3.41 respectively. Awards go to the lowest bidder pending Monell approval. soft coal decision pending.
An offer from the Soa lin Air Line passenger department in Portsmouth Virginia promotes a curious souvenir replica, advertised as attractive and useful, offered for 25 cents plus postage to OT. F. Anderson. The ad also touts a tonic claim for blood purification.
Mr David Wentress died yesterday morning at Wovelsek after a brief illness. He was a well respected veteran. The deceased leaves several children. The funeral will be held at Mount Pleasant Norfolk county on Sunday morning at eleven o'clock.
An old advertisement touts Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic as a malaria remedy. It claims to use quinine in a tasteless form and targets both children and adults, with pricing noted as 26 in 1952.
A mosaic of local notices from Norfolk includes Miss Jennie Creekmore at 86 Windsor Ave, Mrs. Maggie Askew visiting from North Carolina, and Rev. A L Lloyd of St. Luke's Episcopal Church speaking at the Y M C A on Sunday. Captain William Lander and family sail to Pleton, N S for summer. Tara Rodgers, colored, arrested on a peace warrant from Mary Day. Mr. and Mrs. John G. Wilton depart for Gaston via the Merchan ts and Miners line. Dupuy cuts his foot bathing at Virginia Beach. Ice cream served at Miss Nonie Wilkinsom's for infant sanitarium culture. Church services listed at Presbyterian and Broad Street churches with masses and Sunday schools, an infant sanitarium excursion to Md Point postponed then held on Poeahontas Council’s aegis. Prominent Cleveland newspaper figure Alfred Tsanac arrives with wife and son Ralph for several weeks’ visit.
The final session of the Sunday School Conference of the Christian church in Eastern Virginia met at Memorial Christian Temple in Suffolk on Sunday morning. Oakland Nansemond was chosen as the next meeting site for 1898, with Rev. W. O. Staley to deliver the annual address and Prof. S. M. Smith as alternate. The Isle of Wight Courthouse School won the convention banner for largest missionary fund contribution per member.
The Jolly Pennsylvania Campers Re turned Tome Last Night from York Pennsylvania after five weeks at Ocean View. Hundreds of friends bid them farewell as they left for their northern home amid high esteem and good cheer. The campers were noted for hearty hospitality and lively servings during their stay at the View. The Norfolk Willoughby Spit and Colonnt railroad held its annual meeting at the office of Ty Page Co. in Tieink Street. Officers elected were Th Ta Page president I A Mee vice president C M Norton secretary treasurer and Messrs. t Tl Tarrett Th La Page LA Pure I aA Pipe and 3 Norton directors.
An article touts Stomache Dysters and other patent remedies for kidney issues. It claims kidney inactivity leads to disasters in the system and promotes a treatment at a dental rooms listing new address 234 Main Street, Ronis. The piece emphasizes patent medicines as safeguards against renal problems.
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