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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1896
Page
2
A fragmentary verse note recalls Puls stamps and the tale of a cure for a loathsome sore. It mentions Ayer’s name and hints at years of fame tied to a dubious medical tale about a tainted title.
The ad touts Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a pioneer blood purifier with a superior cure record. It claims the remedy alone earned honor at the 1893 World’s Fair, noting imitators fail to match its claims.
WeH H TRICE CO Real Estate Rental and Insurance present for rent residences in multiple streets including York street 40 17 Boush 6 Law Beripyrd Stelands Duke Fenchurch 119 York Bane Charlotte Dartmouth Duke York street 161 121. October 1st.
Burruss Son Co bankers advertise favorable terms on deposits and securities. They tout jewelry watches diamonds and gold coins at low cash prices with special midsummer offers. The notice highlights safety deposit boxes and low rates, urging readers to view The Casket for close figures and new day savings from Princcs Anne era.
In the Corportation Court yesterday J W Harvey alias Williams was convicted of burglarizing the Virginia Beach depot on February 16. He had been seen about the premises all day and in the offices after the depot was locked. Harvey faces two other charges, one locally and one in Noa hose, with Basen acting for his defense. The docket also covers various minor cases and civil actions, including cruelty to animals and unlawful trespass, with several defendants discharged or fined.
Justice Tomlin discusses definitions for an ordinary and notes lack of legal definitions with Webster’s as the only source. A dining room must be separated in the building if front-area changes are allowed. Power Doven issues a surprise about exhibitions by women and questionable writers. Funeral for Theodore I Walker held at First Bastial Church with pallbearers listed. Wood's Sureapariila claimed to prevent illness by blood purification. Trustee’s stock sales of dress and white goods attract buyers at Portlock’s sale. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy endorsed for colds and coughs.
Dan Knowles announces a new overhead elliptical track device to stabilize bicycle wheels while learning. Aimed at safe riding, the contraption lowers risk of falls, enabling beginners especially timid riders to practice upright. Knowles plans riding schools in Bank Street Ocean View and Old Point, drawing interest from bicycle agents.
Rev Dr Beverly D Tucker will stay in Norfolk to serve as rector of old St Pauls, turning down a call to become dean and professor at Virginia Theological Seminary. After fourteen of twenty three years of ministry here he is deeply beloved by his congregation and city.
Across the cotton market Fair weather in the Cotton Belt keeps prices steady as spot Liverpool sales fall to 7 000 bales from 8 000 last year. Mature contango remains about unchanged with weekly Liverpool receipts at 1 8 per cent and futures in New York closing steady.
The Churches Te-Norrow Second Presbyterian Church Rev 8 W 38 lacy pastor with prayer meetings at 8 30 am and 7 0 pm Sunday school at 9 20 am Young people's prayer meetings at 7 0 pm First Presbyterian Church Rev Dy R W Wowerton pastor with morning and evening services and Sunday school at 6 pm Young people's meeting at 7 pm
A blaze aboard the North American Transport Company steamer Manor ignited in the grain hold. Steam remained on as crews battled the fire. the hold stayed very hot and removal of the cargo will take time.
Advert sees Sarsaparitia and tonics praised as preventive health aids against fever, dyspepsia, and ailments while highlighting a special shoe sale. Bargains on ladies Oxfords priced at 2.50 and 2.00, with men’s dress shoes discounted further. Sale at 84 Main Street by S. J. Thomas & Co.
A hinetographic snapshot shows daily life in Norfolk with heat scars and varied activity. Notable items include people visiting from Tarboro and Winston, a found man at the police station, a funeral announced for 88 Charlotte Street, a fight on Salttle Street, a boy cut by a boy, a Greek cook shop fire alarm, children camping at Ocean View, a July 8 installation by Columbia Lodge No. 44 I O O F, colored Masons debating barroom space, a civil suit likely over a lease, and Ocean View vaudeville drawing crowds with The Bloomer Girl skit delighting audiences.
A telegram received yesterday from the crew of the sloop Polly, which left last Monday with a large group of fishermen, states that the Vovs are having immenseLak and all are well. The vessel is now at Smith's Island, where they have found fishing event.
The Virginia Navigation Company announces a trip to Cobb's Island for tomorrow the 26th inst. The steamer Pocahontas will depart Norfolk at 7 a.m. and return from Cobb's Island at 4 p.m. Registrar pay controversy noted in Brambleton ward.
A Park Avenue Presbyterian Church sociable was held Friday night. Norfolk Southern official Mr. BR. Js. Potter moved from Suffolk back to Norfolk. G. F. Eason of Gateavilla NC visits his brother on West Branadincton avenue. Milfred Lee Hogler, six months old, died yesterday. funeral today at 10 from 719 West Grambleton avenue. H X Wright of Norfolk and Western at Crewe is at home on Western Toll avenue. See notice Corprew residence for rent, very cheap.
The report cites severe mud on Goff street near Chapel, with North street and Central avenue suffering from potholes and a faulty box sewer. A Brooklyn-based sanitation note mentions a sewer under the Ocean View Railroad bed at Princess Anne shell road intersection. Local names include Goldie St John of Richmond and W L Stevens of Holt street, who survived a 35 foot fall.
SARS and CO exports of Ontario coal via William Lamb & Co for the week ending July 23 1896. Inclusive totals list thousands of tons and revised figures. Also noted is a brittle ad for Dr Agnews Heart Cure promising relief in minutes and a funeral notice for Mildred Let Howler born to Leon and Love Howler with service details.
For years the supplier claims exclusive bottling rights of Virginia Claret and offers it to families at two dollars eighty cents per dozen quarts. Letters from Monticello Wine Co praise the wines as the best and oldest in vaults and warn rivals over care to preserve quality and reputation.
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