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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1897

Page

5

Local Property Listings and Addresses by Street

A dense OCR listing shows properties and addresses under categories RESIDENCES PLATS STORES OFFICES and banking locations. It includes numerous street names such as Riley York Grandby Church Talbot and Madison with numbered properties and public spaces, reflecting a city directory style update.

Riley St Duke St York College Place Granby St Pankland Hoit_st Arlington Place Church Street Ginee St York St Colonial Avenue Ghent Tiolt St

Langballe Ice Cream Depot Ad Claims Honest Trade

An old time ice cream advertisement by L Langballe's Ice Cream Depot on Church Street near Holt Street asserts their product uses the best materials, rejects soliciting orders, and condemns false advertising. It notes establishment in 188 and provides contact phones.

Washington Baltimore Pet Tor Cryham Langballe's

Mayer & Co Dealers in 4 and 6 West Market Square

Mayer and company operate at 4 and 6 West Market Square in Norfolk Virginia as dealers in unspecified goods. The brief listing notes the business location and trade.

West Market Square Norfolk

Sterling Silver Sale Success Prompts Weekly Supplies

Messrs Greenwood and Bro report strong demand for weekly roly of suit silverware after a successful midsummer sale. Purest silver offered at special prices draws buyers seeking first class goods at nonmil sales prices. More Kodaks and supplies arrive in the active department.

Messrs Greenwood & Bro

Steamer Northampton resumes tri weekly excursions

The Steamer Northampton resumes tri weekly trips from Bay Dine wharf on Mendinya and Brndaya at 7:00 p.m. with return from Old Point at 19:10 p.m. Fare is 60 cents for round trip.

Northampton Walter Northamyton Woblark Bay Woereen Acre

Fragmented ad copy for photographs and watercolor offer

Vague notice advertising photographic services and watercolor print offer. Mentions prices such as $1.25 and a sample set with every order, but details are unclear.

Incomplete notice hints at a dramatic theater review

Fragmentary OCR text hints at a theater event or performance review mentioning Hydie Miles Helga and a comedian. The readable bits suggest a sensationalized entertainment column with phrases about imitation and facial expression, but details are garbled and dates or locations are unclear.

Cannon Hall abduction case moves toward grand jury

The Cannon Hall abduction saga dominated proceedings as the case moved from the Police Court to the Circuit Court. Young Cannon and his father attended. Smith and Dall faced legal uncertainty with counsel changes. Bail issues lingered, postponements were set for next Friday, and warrants on felony counts were to be addressed amid ongoing testimony and public scrutiny.

Cannon‘Hall-Smith Circuit Court Room Young Cannon Smith Dall Cole & Shultice

Lost Cause Tobacco Sale by Wright Dros Aimed at Widows and Orphans

Wright Dros announces a sale of Lost Cause tobacco with 2 cents of each pound donated to wives, widows, and children of Confederate soldiers. The plan, described as charity though criticized, markets the product in Virginia amid other ads and notices as readers see in Orcon View this week.

Wright Dros. Tobree Matier J. 1 Wox Wright Heiring Aigast Det Ely Inss Tobsaevo Maceo Nells Uriyvard la Leaps Ds Clcar

Alexander Corprew Drowns At McCulloughs Wharf

Alexander Corprew a 43 year old colored driver for St. W. Santos & Co. coal dealers fell into the water at McCulloughs wharf while moving a board and was drowned. A deck hand cried man overboard. help recovered the body after about ten to fifteen minutes. A jury ruled accidental drowning. Corprew lived on Gute Street near Church Street and was a deacon at Bute Street Baptist church. Funeral expected today.

Alexander Corprew St. W. Santos & Co McCullough Doc. B Corprew Tunorfite Newton Office of Ashburn Gute Street Church Street Tle Santos Bute Street Baptist Church Ile

Man Escapes Death By Jumping Onto Streetcar Fender

Virginius Denby of 111 Botetourt Street escaped injury yesterday morning after leaping onto a streetcar fender at the College Place and Granby Street junction. He landed safely as the car sped toward him and the motorman halted the vehicle, saving his life.

Virginius Denby Botetourt Street Tie College Place Granby Street Cme Oli

New Gale Jewelry Firm Takes Over Main Street Stand

Messrs M B Winston A and Rt Winston I J Wright and T Cale announce purchase from Edward Spalding, receiver, of the entire stock of goods fixtures tools materials and accounts of the Gale trust. They continue the jewelry business at 310 Main Street under the Gale Jewelry Company name with skilled watch and jewelry repair staff and Mr F Hune as manager. The firm seeks patronage and offers inducements to customers and friends.

Winston Rt. Winston I. J. Wright Cale Edward Spalding Gale Trust Main Street Gale Jewelry Company IF. I. Uinle

Negro Protective Association elects district committeeman

At Beslow's Fall Scott Street meeting of the City Executive Committee Dr G Jarvis Bowens was elected district committeeman. A resolution directed precinct committeemen to organize negro protective clubs. Br J Mackin was elected treasurer and Nelson Smith MD Meekins W I Cooper L J Skinner and George Dayen-Port named to a by laws and constitution committee.

Negro Protective Association Beslow Scott Street G. Jarvis Bowens Negro Protective Clubs BR. J. Mackin Nelson Smith M.D. Meekins W. I. Cooper L. J. Skinner George Dayen- Port

Levy Bros Rebuilding Sales At Ballentine Building

Levy Bros dry goods and nation dealers on Main Street Ballentine Building report strong uptake from their rebuilding sales. A morning advertisement invites ladies to peruse offerings and note low prices as shoppers explore the remaining sale items.

Messrs. Levy Bros Main Street Ballentine

Embezzlement Charge Against Johnson Stad Treasurer

W O Johnson, a colored man, long treasurer for the Risimage Sons and Daughters of Job St John Lodge No 15, is arrested for allegedly embezzling 22.90 on May 4 1897 from lodge funds. He faces Police Court examination tomorrow morning.

W.O. Johnson Risimge Sons and Daughters of Job St. John's Lodge No Tle

Arrest of Joseph Spudy in alleged assault on girl

Yesterday afternoon Joseph Spudy was arrested on a warrant sworn by Mrs Minervin Wilkins charging him with an attempt to commit rape on her 11 year old daughter Anna. His examination will probably come in the Police Court tomorrow morning.

Chayel Street Mabel Kellam Sioone Liifan Caanon Joseph Spudy Minervin Wilkins Spudy Anna

Adventure on North Coley Avenue Ends with Rescue

Are S C Thomas of St Murrys avenue Ghent and a party of lady friends had an exciting adventure Friday when their horse ran away on North Coley Avenue and fell into a roadside ditch. Passers by freed the animal after it lay trapped.

Are. S. C. Thomas St. Murry's Avenue Ghent Coley Avenue Wriday

Auction Sale of Horses at McCleary McClellan Stock Co

The McCleary McClellan Stock Company announces a public auction on Thursday July 27 featuring a selection of drivers saddlers and farm horses including a fast stepping horse partly broken along with harness and equipment in fair repair. Also offered are one carload of big mules six thermateh broad runners and three Tolstein bulls. Few attendees so far but next Tuesday offers another chance to buy any kind of running horse or mule at low prices.

McCleary-McClellan Ive Tolstein

Fragmentary ad copy from Ocean View week listing

The readable bits mention weather recommendation and an ad for Ocean View with references to a singer George Mresten and Dr. Week, plus a price and address on Malin street. Details are garbled and incomplete.

Comprehensive City Churches List for Parishioners

A detailed guide of Episcopal Catholic and Protestant services across city churches. It lists church names, street locations, pastors, and daily service times for Sunday masses, morning and evening worship, Sunday schools, and notable notes for July and August. The page covers Sacred Heart, St Luke's, St Pauls, Christ Church, St Peters, and a wide array of Methodist Baptist and Presbyterian congregations with their pulpit schedules and special programs.

Church of the Sacred Weart York Street Nev T. J. Wilson J. 4. Allen Virginia Beach Mpworth M South W. J. Young Dh. D John Cumberhines Street M. TH Ww. T. Atwill Treemason Street Baptist Church Trev. A OB. Wharton D. D S&s P. An L. G. Broughton Roanoke Spurgeon Memorial Baptist Church Martin siahdJed Grace Baptist Church LL. BR. Wright Pistor First Baptist Church Granby and Reemason Streets Hatcher Presbyterian Church Vs

Nickel Wing Cigars Promote Local Manufacturing Venture

LL. W. Davis, a local clear tobacco manufacturer and wholesale tobacconist at 203 Water Street, promotes the Nickel Wing cigar. He urges residents to buy these land made, Havana blend wrappers and support a growing community enterprise to double employment within six months.

Cig Rome Jynan Ine LL. W. Davis

Weather Report For Virginia And North Carolina July 24 1897

Virginia general fair weather with increasing clouds and threat of storms Sunday afternoon west to northwest winds. North Carolina partly cloudy conditions with southwest winds. Port Calendas sunrise 6 05 am sunset 7 18 pm high water 6 09 am 6 22 pm low water 12 22 am 1 44 pm.

Washington, D. C Virginia North Carolina

Meteorological Data From Norfolk Weather Bureau July 24

U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau notes observations over the past 27 hours in Norfolk. Records include maximum 99, minimum not fully legible, normal temperature, departures from normals, rainfall totals since July 1, mean relative humidity about 80 percent, observer J. Gray.

U. S. Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Norfolk J. Gray Ens Eicuee

Norfolk Notes from the Pilot and City Visitors

Local items report illness of Mr CG W Tt Russell of the Pilot, registrations and travel notes for W J Struders of St Louis, plans for a new Citizens' Tank building, Pastor Lloyd to speak at the Y M C A Hall, and the Ocean View Daily Visitor soon to publish. The Walker Light Guard camps at Ocean View, Abr John W Small ill with appendicitis, Norfolk and Carolina Railway excursion planned, Dr J C Brynes assigned to the cruiser Cincinnati, advertising chief J Sh Maxwell leaving for the North, and John Willis attending a New York furniture expo then Westward.

CG. W. Tt. Russell W. 7. S.trunders St. Louis J.T. Godfrey Baltimore Washington WW. Trundler Atlantic City Mathews County Citizens’ Tank Tier Alb Lloyd St. Luke's Episcopal Church Norfolk County Christian Mndeavor Tinton Disciples’ Church Ocean View Uberal Charles Richardson GB. A. Hichardson Norfalk New York Walker Light Guard Frank Cunningham John W. Small Joseph R. Small Falkkind Chapel Streets Norfolk and Mn J. Sh. Maxwell North Dle Alt John Willis

Norfolk Wampden-Sidney Alumni Meet Highlights Scholarships

Yesterday afternoon Norfolk's Wampden-Sidney graduates held the Tidewater Alumni Association annual meeting in a city venue. Notable attendees included Richard Mellwaine, president of the recallers, as the group continues its tradition of awarding three alumni scholarships to Norfolk scholars.

Norfolk Uwampden-Sidney Y. MM. CL. OA. Parters Tidewater Alumni Association Hey Richard Mellwaine D. ID Ecallere Norfolk Hows Howard Poster Norfollk Institution of Learning Themis Peale Cross Johns Miapictus University Hampden-Sttney University of Virgini Sumipden-Sidney

Kidney disease threatens lives in unseen medical crisis

The piece outlines the dangers of kidney ailments and their progression to nephritis and related complications. It emphasizes the strain on the body, the failure of detoxification, and the critical need for timely treatment to prevent severe outcomes. The text stresses the seriousness of renal failure and the impact on overall health.

Tribute to Lost Cause and Soldier Support Fund

Wright Bros Tobacco advertises a Confederate veterans tribute with a per pound price for a fund aiding veterans. It proposes tobaccos from Lost Cause brand and promises contributions will fund pensions and support for veterans of past wars.

Wright Bros Tebaccco Sven Mischo Lwanies Wwe Wright Bros. Tobacco CO Norfolk Roanoke Cook M. Wright

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