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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1897
Page
2
An old advertisement from Langballe’s Ice Cream Depot at Church Street and Holt Street publicizes the firm’s claim of truthful advertising and quality ingredients. It notes their product as superior and invites distant customers to Langillallis style beds.
Dora Cupper, colored, arrested on a charge of stealing silk from her employer Mrs. Pat Lawler of Bambleton. Silk stored in a front was rummaged. suspicion on Cupper led to a search. De Tevilve Snowden found the missing Boots at Vorn's house. Case to be heard in Police Court this morning. Sterling Silver firms report weekly incoming solid silverware due to demand from successful sales.
The Northampton Kane resumes tri weekly excursions to OM Poin from Bay Line wharf on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 3:80 pm. Returns to Tre Old Mount at loskU ps. Round trip price is Jyist £, details unclear due to OCR errors.
A fragmented ad lists a blanket sale with prices and a Bay Wharf steamer trip to Mobjack Day leaving 7:00 am daily except Sunday for $1 round trip plus 60 cent meals. It highlights Ocean View acts, a water tour with Roswond and Clark, and mentions eye care and laser prescriptions.
In a suit labeled W. Burruss and Margaret Burruss contend no fraudulent transfer occurred. Respondents dispute the allegations, claim assets were insufficiently described, and argue the deed to Gaw and related parties supports the debt settlement. The case details complex claims about dower rights, property values, and creditor obligations, with multiple co-defendants denying wrongdoing.
Miss Many E. Saipr of Jobstown New Jersey writes Mrs Pinkham praising relief from nervous prostration and debility after taking a sour compound remedy. She describes sleeplessness dull headaches and fatigue before recovery after two bottles and credits the medicine for her renewed health and gratitude.
The adjourned tearing on the abduction charge held at Police Court with a large crowd and a postponed examination for Jac Neely. Judge Now set the hearing for a later time as Commonwealth’s attorney argued bond security while Cannen’s kin transferred property, and the court praised the defense overall in this chaotic morning session. All three defendants gave recognizances for the morning court appearance.
The Richmond dispatch reports the treasury department faces delays in formulating noncompetitive estimates for government profit. Only five producers are to be considered as applications have stalled. A local correspondent notes lack of clarity and cites a New York briefing before any steps are taken. In Pompey Watkins case a young colored woman was assaulted, struck with a brick, and taken to the police station with a head wound. officer Hamilton tended to her injuries.
The readable fragments indicate a misprint filled page with scattered names and phrases. No clear event date or proper entities form a coherent news item suitable for a concise summary.
Fragmented OCR item with scattered questions and answers on a variety of topics. Mentions legal terms, courthouses, and various misread names. Text is garbled and incomplete, with several nonstandard spellings and random capitalizations.
A fragmentary notice from Norfolk lists rail travel rites by the Holtimore and Ohorntlvatad line with departures toward Philadelphia and a return package. G Lewis, Southern Passenger Agent, Atlantic Hotel, Norfolk, Va, signs the notice.
A grand Norfolk arrival details the coastwise steamship Princess Anne on her maiden trip from New York. The Old Dominion Line gathered crowds at Church Street wharf to view the 410-foot vessel with 3500 horsepower engines, 281 electric lights, and luxurious interiors including a large smoking room and a palatial saloon.
Wheelsdale and Theserwina Whitehell Terminal opens for business by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad on Monday July 11. The new entrance site in New York City offers direct connections to trains on the Sixth Avenue and Broadway lines and the East and West Side belt lines. Tickets to New York via Baltimore and Ohio promoted. J. M. Schury Ver, General Passenger Agent, D. J. Martin by 442 Manager Passenger Trame.
Fair conditions for Washington D C and Virginia with generally fair skies for North Carolina. Winds from the west, with partly cloudy weather in places, and variable wind noted in ports calendar figures. Includes sunrise sunset high low water timings and meteorological data from Norfolk with max and min temperatures and humidity.
The remains of Major William Vanna Taylor were laid to rest in Cedar Grove cemetery after services at 254 Freemason Street. Rev. Arthur Lloyd and Rev. Robert Alewoort officiated with pallbearers including Captain William O. Taylor and George McIntosh. Alexander Duncan of James Street died Thursday night and was buried at Elmwood Cemetery after services at his residence. Mrs. Mattie M. Sams of 122 Roush Street died and was interred at Elm Wood after services led by Rev. Beverly Tyelwer.
Richmond Dispatch reports the First Virginia Regiment Companies A and C will encamp at Ocean View from Saturday July 11 to August 5. Captain Shackleford departs with five men to prepare, a dozen sweethearts expected to accompany troops, and twenty five men in Company C plus thirty five in Company A. Camp site off hotel hall room with special privileges arranged, large entertainments planned.
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