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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1897
Page
5
Local notes report notary T J Wool certified yesterday while others travel to Baltimore. Numerous arrests, accidents, and visits unfold as crowds greet officials, church projects advance, and political meetings loom next week in Portsmouth.
Mr White one of the victims from the scaffold fall at Salomen Sky’s Mute Street residence is recovering. Nicholas Morton, a painter, is now able to be out on crutches following his wife’s situation.
The Amphitrite underwent a dock trial yesterday. Both ends of the blacksmith shop at the yard have been removed to enlarge the facility.
Death of Mrs Anna North, former Mrs Dr Willan J Cooke, noted as she died in Washington DC and to be buried beside her first husband in Oak Grove cemetery. Also reports on Norfolk county grand jury indictments, a fire company outage, and the Samoset trial trip.
An archaic medical discourse questions the body functions and disease progression while shifting to a sales pitch for PRES LAV MIM ANTHONY selling clothing at low prices. The text blends health warnings with commercial persuasion and notes liquidity of stock.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Tahe Miyantinge and infants, a store on Crawford Street, and a call to apply at a storefront. The readable portions reference a store operation and cash or candy dealers, with unclear names and directions.
A damaged OCR snippet references men and shirts with phrases about the best white shirt for work and city retail. It notes prices around 7 150 and 23c and lists Kinmeit Deans on a street in relation to a sale or store display.
Bargain event at Nelson & Co with half price offers on children’s straw callers. Includes striped and plaid patterns in stock, located on line in yard area near ATL. W. Dolled Swiss styles attract shoppers seeking affordable fabrics and garments.
In Berkley the ferry Glty of Norfolk resumed trips between Berkley and Norfolk after launch on Tuesday. Local residents record theft at Alt. William El Xturry's house and a series of health updates, accidents, and community notes amid weather and church conference disruptions.
The sun was partially obscured by the moon between 8:35 and 11:40 am yesterday, not exceeding 0.55 of its surface. Crowds used smoked glasses to view the event, which reached peak obscuration at 9:32 am. A total eclipse will occur on May 28, with central path from New Orleans to Norfolk, passing Georgia and Macon. A public speaker then touted One Minute Cough Cure, endorsed by Trotter Truitt Smith and Wilson.
Wilmington report says Associated Press investigated a rumor that the tug Alexander Jones and the schooner Jon 1 long were suspected of planning a Cuban ministering expedition from the port. No indications in sight that the rumor is well founded.
Vintage ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as safe and reliable for consumption coughs and lung ailments. It markets Burrow Martin Co drug store and Crawford’s Furniture with low price offers and various frames.
A garbled notice references crash hats and labor issues near Brambleton at Pare Clathorne avenues. It mentions Welton & Co and urges readers to come learn about gauging labor and money. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors.
The President named several postmasters including Georgia Atlens, Manree I, Morton, Elbeston, lle M. Jleney, Louisiana Lake Charles James AT. Mayon, North Carolina Rocky Mount Ysrael, D. Hart, Texas Drownwenl, Marshall Smith San Angelo, Howard Blanchard Columbia HWFF Farriss. Many are re appointments due to failed prior Senate confirmations.
An imperial sale notice promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal healer for cuts sores ulcers and skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. The ad lists 25 cents per box and credits Burgow Martin & Co of Drowsbosgéih as the sellers, though the text is misspelled.
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