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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1897
Page
2
A local shop asserts its ice cream is made from the best materials and warns against false advertising. The notice mentions travel terms and stresses they do not mislead buyers or engage in deceptive marketing.
Local merchants report weekly shipments of solid silverware and jewelry, with customers rushing to secure first class goods at lower prices. Strong demand for silverware and related supplies continues as seasonal promotions draw buyers to retailers.
The Northampton steamer runs thrice weekly excursions to Old Pints from Bay iuine wharf departing Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 PM. Return from Votap at dine pom. Fare is 69 cents round trip. Fris-if
This fragment lists prices and shows at a theater and local notices. It mentions a troupe performing this week, a water steamer trip to Mobjack Bay with a $1 round trip and meals, and eye care services with guaranteed prescriptions.
A bicycle theft report from Norfolk recounts the removal of an Apollo bicycle wheel from a home on an unnamed street. Detective Arrington linked the wheel to Charles Parker, a Black man, after Parker was seen with a similar wheel at a repair shop, with Parker claiming he bought it from a stranger in Portsmouth weeks earlier. Parker faces arraignment as detectives pursue the case, noting a long history of wheel thefts in the area and the department’s ongoing investigation.
The report describes a perilous incident where six people on a vessel aboard a damaged plane or boat were saved as shore guards and onlookers aided, one passenger suffering injuries but all survived. Mentions De Witt's Witch Hazel salve advertising relief for skin troubles. Also notes Ocean View newcomers and eye expert Jui-in Dr. Weck offering free exams at 310 Main Street.
An anniversary account recalls the Battle of the Crater at Petersburg on July 30, 1864. Mahone and Confederate forces counterattacked after the mine explosion, forcing a brutal hand to hand fight that left many casualties among federal and Confederate troops and highlighted the siege’s fierce frontal clashes.
The obituary notes the death of William Vanner Taylor aged 65 in Norfolk. He served at sea during the Mexican War era, worked at Norfolk Banking, and spent his later years in St. Davers vicinity. He was survived by a son, Vanier Moore, and a sister Mrs Samuel J. Moore. The piece honors his long life, civic ties, and modest habits.
A damaged OCR page fragment shows varied items: footwear ads for Ox- tied shoes and slippers, a question puzzle, a mystery address near the courthouse, and a vapor stove cooking note. It reads like an antiquated classified section with scattered product names and prices.
Afternoon session sees Dr J A Kern and several ministers urging support for Randolph-Macon College and local seminaries. The conference elects W M Janes and others to the district board of education, licenses preach for local orders, and adopts reports on temperance Sabbath observance and Sunday schools.
Washington July 29 1897 weather bulletin notes fair conditions at Fort Virginia with slight warming and west winds. North Carolina expects continuing high temperatures and variable winds with coastal adjustments and tide times listed.
Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau records show maximum temperatures near 86 and a minimum around 61 with a normal of 70. Precipitation amounts are unclear, and mean relative humidity is noted as 82 percent by observer J. J. Gray.
A gathering led by Rev. Dr. Wharton at First Baptist Church formed to plan the Baptist Young People's Union convention to be held in the city. New committees were named for executive, finance, press, entertainment, reception, transportation, and music with members listed.
Richard S. Vicks of Portsmouth suffered a paralytic stroke on the pier of the New York Philadelphia and Norfolk railway yesterday afternoon. His left side was paralyzed and he was moved to the station house. An account says he was frightened by a claim of a $10 license fee for doing business on the dock.
A Virginia verse mourns the grave at a Norfolk cemetery dated July 29 1897. The poem contrasts youth and death with playful banter among mourners and living visitors as they contemplate final rest.
A brief ad touts Linen Reverzine collars and cuts as superior to ordinary paper collars, claiming advantages over the Fool Soth and Loinderors type with no noted faults at standard price.
A string of death notices and funeral announcements lists names such as SANDE DUNCAN CALLANAN and WILLIAM TAYLOR along with family relations and service details. Entries describe residences in Dark View Portsmouth Virginia and St. Vincent's Hospital with ceremonies scheduled Friday and Saturday afternoons.
The schooner William Lowry, Captain Morter, sank off Pap-in Island in the Chesapeake Sunday afternoon after being struck by the tug Chicago, which towed the torpedo boat Pant to Norfolk. Six crew members escaped in a yawboat and were rescued by the Chicago. The Lewis carried 500 bushels of grain.
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