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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1897
Page
8
Yesterday's news brief covers pay day at the navy yard, local social updates, and small incidents. Highlights include various departures for trips, license issued for marriage, a St Mary's asylum picnic plan, court fines, rail and street notices, and upcoming district delegates leaving for Hampton. Regular civic updates follow the day’s quiet rhythms.
A fragment praises a nineteenth century world show where arches and domes shadowed colors and lions. It notes Ayer’s Pills receiving a prize, paraded as a Chicago-like record at a distant fair, hinting at prestige and public attention from long ago.
Since their reparation the pills have been a continuous success with the public. The World’s Fair of 1398 highlights their record and proves they accomplish what is promised and care where others fail.
A lengthy local page recounts daily sport and social news. Residents include Mrs. John H. Thompson building a residence at County and Green, Miss Nannie O Connell visiting Bark View, and several trimming updates on gatherings, crimes, property deals, court delays, and public works through the week.
Calvary Baptist led by Rev P Ss c Davie holds Sunday school at 9:30 a m with sermons at 11 a m and 8 p m and La diers Missionary Society at 2 p m addressed by Rev Dr Fisher. Port Norfolk chapel hosts Sunday school 2:30 p m and sermon 3:30 p m by Rev Graxton Craig. Court Street Baptist with Dr A F Owen offers Sunday school 9:20 a m, sermons 11 a m and 8:15 p m with baptism after the latter. Fourth Street Baptist led by Rev W F Fisher offers Sunday school 9:15 a m, sermon 11 a m by Rev G W Griffin and a Children's Day service at 7:30 p m followed by baptism.
Mr and Mrs John Regan log by death yesterday their infant aged five months The funeral will be held this afternoon at 4 o clock from their residence No 126 Henry street The interment will be in Oak Grove cemetery Mr George Grant a well known citizen led at the residence of his daughter Mrs Harriett end No 1210 Hingham street yesterday in the twentieth year of his age The funeral will take place this afternoon at o o clock from the Friends church on Citeen street public is invited
A Nebraska man was fined five dollars and costs after a court session dealing with a beating of four men. Details indicate a stern sentence for assault and the defendant’s subsequent days of confinement. The case underscores local judicial action against violent conduct.
Lawrence and Welton advertise a special week with yard wide white goods at clearance prices. Highlights include 2000 yards of white checks and stripes at reduced per yard prices, 600 yards of piping and ducks cloths in white with small dots, and pantile stock of best quality percale reduced to a low price for the week. Also offering 12 1 2 percent lawns at a bargain, cash terms, no samples.
The destrabde store No. 624 Crawford street seeks rent for balance of year or longer. Parker & Bro. will change their business August 1st. Apply at store. Gy 1$-Im
Dotted Swiss fabrics in stripes and plaids offered in new shades and reduced from 1214 to fe per yard at A. J. Philips under Oxford Hall.
Ww. E. Virnelson & Co advertises children straw sailors at half price, detailing a limited sale likely targeting parents seeking affordable summer headwear and toys for kids. The notice emphasizes reduced pricing and store name for reference.
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 suits must go. Breslauer and Anthony, 114 High Street.
A city Finance Committee report outlines a $7,000 gap between expected receipts and annual operating needs, excluding City Hall and Clerk's office costs. Proposals include tax measures, salary cuts unlikely to fully cover the shortfall, and limiting monthly warrants to one-twelfth of appropriations.
Freight train No 4 north bound on the Seaboard Air Line wrecked at 830 yesterday morning one and a half miles south of Weldon. Conductor Whitehurst of this city and Engineman Parson in the engine were aboard. No casualties reported though several cars derailed. Cause appears to be a defective coupling link that dropped onto the rail, sending the first car of the rear section off the track and sending several cars down an embankment.
Mr T D Roper, newly elected deacon of South Street Baptist Church, will be ordained this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Ministers from city churches will take part with Pastor J W Mitchell presiding. Dr A M Owen will deliver the charge to the candidate. Dr Iisher will charge the congregation. The vacancy followed the death of W D Robertson.
Judge Watts' term expires next Saturday and he has set Tuesday the seventh for Glover's case and Wednesday the twenty eighth for Cooke's. Crismond's will be tried between the twenty eighth and May, date unspecified. No court will convene in August.
An eyewitness near Port Norfolk describes about thirteen snipe flying low with long grass tangled in their claws, a strange sight rivaling racing and riding feats. A horse frightened in Port Norfolk damaged a street letter box, owned by local Black resident Alex Jones. Port Norfolk electric railroad improvements draw attention as several company executives visit the area.
The Mram crew consisted of thirteen men after Nansen added one to the original twelve. They returned home safely after a long voyage, with notes on coincidences linked to the number thirteen. Nansen arrived at Varde Norway on August 13 1800 and the Pro emerged from drift the same day.
Emmett Deno’s Karenames and plain goods offered at low prices. Wool serges 25 to 39 cents, 46 inch Henrietta at five cents, large bath towels 15 cents, white spreads and cambric at low cost. Ivory frame pictures 18 by 22 inches with brass corners, Pearl pictures in various frames, all priced cut. Hobbs and Co advertise sale at Ocean View. also listing talent managed by Bush and a trio Hear the sqund trio Preston Miss Helmann Calbert. CHARLES R WELTIMN & CO July 3-11 Crash hats all sizes.
The Richmond City Committee will announce Tyler's list of delegates after Major Tyler's supporters elect them. Col James D Brady named Collector of Internal Revenue to succeed Styan, with few replacements possible under civil service rules. Millson may push for Lieutenant Governor, Ellyson seeks first ticket place, and Loeckhll rumored for Register of Land Office. Richardson to run for full Congress term. Prohibitionists convene August 20 in Lynchburg to nominate a State ticket.
An old Missouri tale features Country Gordon, a Black man noted for his hard head and striking life in St Joseph. The account blends humor and cautionary note about labor, race, and a miner’s life with a distant reference to a Russian Turkestan order on soldier welfare.
Fragmented ad copy lists lawn fabrics and garments with fast colors and reduced prices. Mentions Aly Scotcit lawns, orchid prints, figured mowing patterns, rose designs, and a French nainsook base roll in short lengths. Indicates sale at discounted prices with unclear quantities and brands.
Readable text shows a local shop listing specials for today with address NAS EP 229 High Street and contact numbers Also notes both phones 130 indicating two contact lines for orders or inquiries
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