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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1897

Page

8

BAVA PARTY OFF FOR NASHVILLE

A partial article notes Fussell and party leaving for Nashville by private car and Pullman, with attendees and alumni planning at Greene County commencement. It references crop issues, state agriculture department warnings, and a discussion on salaries for the Goldsboro asylum superintendent.

Fussell Fternoon Nashville Warty I. M. Hayes Greene Subscription Hill Felix Asheville Russell Willke Jthe Ar Department BitGl Copica Aveter Fey Rae miDr Miller Goldapars Goldsboro Bank Ve. Treas Nila Court of State Agres ‘Department Patterclares

Commencement Week Opens At State Diversity Event

Alumni attendance marks the start of commencement week as the State Diversity gathering proceeds with plans for reunions and honors. Darius Ford and R. Dey are among noted participants in a program aiming to showcase achievements of students and faculty during a spring ceremony.

Darius Ford R. Dey Ap Paasi Iger Omorrow Alleghany County Alleghanies Berton Virginia Alleghany Station Chesapeake and Olio Riailway B. P. Baiklis, Jr

Water baptism draws large crowd at Catholic church

Renewed services yesterday attracted a large crowd to the Catholic church in Edenton. The report notes Miller and Holmes rode in from Sunday to attend, and a Sunday school group with Haven Belle planned a day’s outing for the children.

Wientonwin Ette ‘Catholic Church Miller Holmes Lie Kramer Elizabeth City Dia Sapist Hag Charrt Haven Josiah Elliott Hertford Tiropsh Hidenton

Hertford Court Hears Fighting Case At Trial

A fight case involving Charles Perry and Small was heard as Small was fined two dollars. Witnesses included Oliver Fae Sora Old and Charles H. O. Elizabeth City, with W. P. Mee Andry Wy Miller of Edenton present. Court sessions resume tomorrow night for further proceedings in late local plays and performances.

Nga Charles Perry Small Wes Oliver Fae Sora Charles H. O Elizabeth City W. P. Mee Andry WY. Miller Edenton C. W. Morgan Vaviana Hayes Nathan Ps Ethel Mcfullen Rats Ruth Thomas

Theatrical Nosed a Week's Engagement Ends

City, May 81 reports a Warren production closing after a week's run with a notable audience reaction. The event highlighted a naval reserves service and a sermon by Williamston, drawing attendees and local notice.

City M. C Warren Michael Williamston

Publications Received and Endorsed Books in Baltimore

The Virginian acknowledges receipt of Sebastian Brown’s work by the Baltimore bar. The Sun and American praise its social themes and character drawings. The Light of the World, or Our Saviour In Art, from Elder company Chicago, features 160 full page engravings from great paintings, priced $1 paper $2 cloth. A.P. Elder invites inquiries at 278 Michigan Avenue Chicago.

John Smith Sebastian Brown Baltimore Virginian Sebatian Brown Monumental Publishing Company Press of The Sun the Herald Elder Company Michigan Avenue Chicago Elder

Earthquake Shocks Noted at City Customs House

Few observed the tremor at the stone customs house while Turner Battle alerted Collector Shields to the vibration. A newcomer from Old Point overheard talk of the shock being terrifying, and a Norfolk observer joked about the demolishing hotel workers. The New Yorker remained unfooled.

Stone Turner Battle Old Point St. Jaomes Norfolk New Yorker

Petersburg Earthquake Shocks City and Surroundings

An earthquake震 shook Petersburg Virginia at 1:59 PM May 1 striking the city and nearby counties. Officials felt the building rock and inkstand fall as goods toppled in stores while residents reported dishes rattling during meals. The tremor was observed in Prince George and Chesterfield counties.

Petersburg Wish Street Prince George County Chesterfield County

Earthquake Felt Across City At 1 58 P M

An earthquake was briefly felt across the area lasting about fifty seconds with chandeliers swaying and floors trembling. The disturbance began at 1 58 P M and was observed at the Capitol and several high buildings including the Associated Press office and Weather Bureau records show the move ment from south to north.

Capitol Associated Press Office Post Weather Bureau

Earthquake Shocks Felt Across Richmond and Carolinas

Reports from Richmond Newport News Raleigh Seaboard Wilmington and other points in the region describe earthquake shocks on May 31 lasting from under a minute to about a minute and a half. No major damage reported though some chimneys and china were disturbed with frightened crowds in the streets.

Richmond Charleston Newport News North Carolina Raleigh N. C Seaboard Wilmington Atlanta Indianapolis

Colored youth arrested for alleged assault in Atlantic City

William Nixon an 18 year old colored boy was arrested last evening after 6 by Officer Lang Horne for allegedly attempting a criminal assault on a white girl, daughter of a resident of Atlantic City ward. He was taken to the station house for disposition.

William Nixon Atlantic City Lang Horne

Dismal Swamp Canal Project Reawakens Historic Waterway

Baltimore capitalists back a plan to enlarge and restore the Dismal Swamp Canal connecting Deep Creek to the Parquotank river. The project aims to revive freight transport between the Carolinas and Chesapeake Bay and revive a region famed for legends, espionage, and Poe inspired lore.

Baltimore Carolina Rivers Chesapeake Bay United States Kenilworth Castle Auld Kirk Alloway Moore Edgar Allen Poe Norfolk Albemarle Sound Cape Hatteras Deep Creek Parquotank River Atlantic Charleston New York Colonel Byrd Westover Mansion Virginia North Carolina Evelyn Byrd London Byrd Drummond Thomas Moore Bermuda Islands George Washington

Judge Simonton blocks South Carolina liquor crackdown

In Charleston on May 1 Judge Simonton of the U S Circuit Court filed a decision in Vandercock v State restraining SC from stopping liquor imports. If upheld, the ruling would undermine the state dispensary law by allowing importation and sale of liquor on original packages under interstate commerce law.

Charleston N. C Simonton United States Circuit Court Vandercock Company South Carolina

Artificial Mother's Milk Claims German Process Health Substitute

An ad touts a German patented process producing an artificial mother's milk from pure cow's milk. It declares the product the only healthy substitute for mothers' milk and urges consulting a physician, noting retail availability.

John W Burrow’s Drug Store in Norfolk VA

John W Burrow s Drug Store operates at 53 Granby Street Norfolk Virginia with a salesroom display. Local business listing notes the street address and location within the city.

Main Street Norfolk, Va

Every Housekeeper Economist and Supfarers Warned

From a historical ad style notice warning about a beverage called Copfe. It claims the drink is not an aliment but a medicament containing poisonous alkaloid carpine that deranges digestive organs and the nervous system. The text addresses coffee lovers directly.

Kneipp Malt Coffee Promises Taste and Health Benefits

An old advertisement claims Kneipp Malt Coffee improves any coffee grade with rich aroma and flavor. It positions the product as a wholesome substitute for those with caffeine intolerance and cites Father Sebastian Enbipp of Woerishofen Bavaria as endorsing it. It lists multiple Norfolk grocers and invites readers to request a free sample and descriptive booklet.

Sebastian Enbipp Woerishofen Bavaria Norfolk Wood & CO Main Street Wood, Beckham & CO Main St A.J. Wood & Bro Bank Bt Duncan Bros G. W. Goodson& CO Church St G. Nottingham & CO Charette St

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