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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1897
Page
6
A minor earthquake rattled Suffolk causing brief alarm and scattered crowds while officials assessed damage. No injuries were reported. the tremor coincided with local events including Decoration Day activities and a parade.
The sad intelligence of Mr. J Willie Minter's death reached yesterday. He was 38 and leaves two children. He belonged to The Masstott Tribe Lodge No 77 and Atlantic Lodge of Odd Fellows and attended Lekkies Memorial Methodist church. The corpse arrived in the city last night on the steamer Northampton.
The Virginian reports on a Sunday Huntersville Circle meeting with Mrs. R. T. Webster and Miss Bettie Poulton visiting Sheriff Cromwell’s family. Stephen V. Prince, 17, died in Newport News and was buried at Lindenwood with Rev. L. R. Wright. A shooting on E. L. Simpson’s farm, Hampton colored man Wm Edmonds killed. inquest returns accidental shooting. no arrest planned.
A pamphlet style health notice explains that pale complexions come from poor digestion and misregulated bowels. It promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as an invigorant and alterative to restore digestion, vigor, regularity, and a healthy glow to the cheeks. The ad targets wasted cheeks and urges persistence for lasting improvement.
Two seamen, Jim and Burke Tarris, say the warrants against J. P. Furlong were sworn for the wrong man. They admit Furlong did not have their money but one of his agents. The dispute is settled and the warrants will be withdrawn.
Justice Tomlin dispensed lenient sentences in the Police Court yesterday with several prisoners receiving short terms. Dinksey Cooke and others faced larceny, assault, and insult charges, receiving 30 to 90 day sentences. Minor cases included fines for abusive language and petty larcenies, some continued to today or Saturday. The Jackson Light Infantry parade drew attention, while local events noted a birthday, a funeral, and an earthquake felt in the ward.
Mrs. Henry L. Turner and others transfer a lot with improvements at the northwest corner of Henry and Wide streets to N. B. Joynes for $1,500. The conveyance notes the property details and payment terms as listed in the transfer notice.
The narrative recalls Col. Bil Lamb’s long political and journalistic career in Norfolk and his shift from Democrat to Republican. It notes his 1860 editorship of the Norfolk Argus, a reputation for confronting Stephen A. Douglas, a famous public hall duel with L. H. Chandler, and a three round stage fight ending with a decisive left hander. Lamb later becomes Norfolk’s top coal shipper, still active at the time described.
A brambleton section program at Kirn Hall delighted attendees for Trinity M. E. church with refreshments served after. Bishop Randolph confirmed ten at St. Peter's P. E. church and the crowd found the services instructive.
Participants include C. O. Barron with J. Hunt Hannah, Garland Peed with S&S. W. Wilson, R. P. Griffith with Leon I. Brays, A. A. Fisher with H. W. Johnson Jr. in doubles and C. O. Barron Lem Mayo R. P. Griffith Garland Peed EB. T. Lawler in singles. Races start at 4:30 with a special Tule race of interest.
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