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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1897

Page

2

State Federation of Labor Meets in Richmond Emerald Hall

The State Federation of Labor held its second annual session in Emerald Hall with President T F Dornin presiding. Delegates from Virginia cities heard welcome remarks by the mayor and engaged in committee appointments, rules adoption, and consideration of the president's address, with a focus on labor unity and mutual aid.

State Federation of Labor Emerald Hall T.F. Dornin Virginia J. W. Moore Central Labor Union of Southeastern Virginia Labor Federation of Labor Dornin Norfolk Casey Central Labor Union Kizer and Carty Mullen Richmond Best Roanoke New Talbot Newport News Keefe C. C. Williams Nash Mehegan Purlane Gest Knote Kizer Talbott Jennings Middleton Pace Urquhart Donnell Portsmouth Williams Pierce Pearce Messrs Note Purlune

Maternity Health Advocated By Lydia Pinkham’s Compound

Letter from Mrs. L. Z. Wairsey of Somerville Mass praises Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for alleviating weakness of the kidneys and painful periods Before pregnancy and through gestation It claims the remedy helped her have a full term healthy baby and urges other expectant mothers to fortify blood to ensure birth success and healthy children

Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Whitney Silys Lydia EB. Pinkham

Convention oficiales elected at Magic City gathering

Delegates extended an invitation to hold the next convention in the Magic City and it was unanimously accepted. Officers elected include W. H. Mullen of Richmond as president and J. H. Best of Roanoke as first vice president. The convention adjourned to 2:30 pm with plans for a harbor excursion at 10 am. A resolution backed Richmond Typographical Union’s action in its dispute with Everett Waddell Co. and pledged support.

Magic City Kizer W. H. Mullen Richmond J. H. Best Roanoke Co. C. Williams Norfolk FE. W Dornin Pearce Reardon Committee On Constitution Richmond Typographical Union Everett Waddell Company

Bryan lecture preparations at Armory with reserved seats

Preparations are underway at the Armory for Mgr Bryan's lecture next Monday night on a scale matching the event. Chairs will be provided in the reserved section, wide aisles ensure easy access, and experienced ushers will guide attendees. Citizens are urged to buy weekly and season tickets to secure reserved seating at no extra charge.

Mgr. Bryan Che Evermt Bryan

Mail Route Planned Between Norfolk and Orenan View

A United States mail route is to be opened between Norfolk and Orenan View with a post office inspector evaluating extending it to Old Point via Willoughby Square. Local names cited include W B Johnson of Newark C and other Norfolk figures. A testimonial from Johnson touts One Minute Cough Cure saving his child from croup amid widespread throat and lung illness.

United States Norfolk Orenan View Ofice Old Point Willouphby Sqnt W. B. Johnson Newark Gi. Sterling J. M. P Pratter Byll, Walker, Brambleton, Truette& Smith Berkley

Busy stores offer more value per dollar at Levy Hiros

Advertises broad fabric sale at Levy Hiros 844 Main Street. Claims money buys more here than elsewhere with new dimity lawns and various fabrics priced to attract shoppers. Emphasizes quality and yard-wide options like scotch lawns and ginghams.

Dimity Lo Levy Hiros Main Street

See Dr. Weck for Guaranteed Glasses Proscribed

A brief notice promoting eye care with Dr. Weck, offering guaranteed glasses through prescribed lines. It emphasizes expert evaluation and reliable optical products from a local glasses specialist.

Dr. Weck

Rain Weather Report for Virginia and North Carolina

Washington June 8 1897 forecast and general conditions show showers on the coast and threats of rain likely inland for Virginia with northeasterly winds. in North Carolina rain expected with probable clear western portions and northeast winds.

Washington Virginia North Carolina

Port Calendar Tide and Sun Times Reference

Weather and harbor timing notes show sunrise at 4 45 a m and sunset at 7 40 p m. High tides at 3 35 a m and 4 14 p m with low tides at 9 51 a m and 10 43 p m.

Weather observations from Norfolk Bureau on June 8

The Weather Bureau Norfolk reports past 24 hours with maximum and minimum temperatures, normal deviations, and rainfall figures. Mean humidity and departures since January 1 are noted by observer J. J. Gray.

Department of Agriculture, Weather Bureau Norfolk Pevese Sinces OG J. J. Gray

Bryan Neats Going Fast Reserved Lecture Seats Sellout

Reserved seats for Mr. Bryan's bimetallism lecture are selling rapidly at $1 each. Tickets are scarce near the speaker's stand as orders pour in from all directions. James Groves, VP and GM, notes the rush at the Y A GC A building on Main Street. The lecture is expected to draw a large Norfolk ovation and will start promptly at 7 p.m.

Brynan Bryan James 8. Groves Main Street Norfolk

Norfolk Masons Elect Officers for Royal Arch Chapter

Norfolk United Royal Arch Chapter No 1 of Masons has elected officers including high priest Newton Fitz king Walter Edmonds scribe 8 P Moore treasurer John Walten secretary A Patrick C of H Ty Royster P S J Morse Rt A Cl CM NotUnghaim third veil WL Mast second veil Tf L Myers first veil Rt W Pettit tier.

Norfolk United Royal Arch Chapter No. 1 of Masons Core Newton Fitz King Walter Edmonds P. Moore John Waltens A. Patrick Ty. Royster P. S

Funeral of Mrs Waellar Mary Kiuellar Widow of Waellar

Funeral conducted by Rev William P T At Will from the Pabbot Street house at 1 a m yesterday. Interment followed at Elmwood Cemetery.

Mary Kiuellar George P. Waellar Pabbot Street William PT Cumberland Street Elmwood

De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve advertised for burns

An advertisement warns of burns and scalds from an accident and promises quick relief with De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve. Endorsers include D. G. Sterling and Truett & Smith in Norfolk Brambleton.

Campbell's Special This Week For Cabinet Photos

Earthquake in prices. Campbell's offers two days only this week with special cabinet photographs nicely mounted for 50 cents. No frame needed. Visit Campbell at 344 Main Street before Saturday for the deal.

Campbell Boriday Main Street Jel-Te

Streetcar Tickets Set at Fifty Cents Per Pound Trip

All Street car conductors will sell tickets today and hereafter at fifty cents for the pound trip. Includes street car fare in Norfolk. Sixteen trains each way daily. Dr. Week, expert, located per a Maxaminations free. WLFT Gale, 152 Main Street. Flatulence secured by Devchain's Pillar.

Norfolk Dr. Week Pera Wlft Gale Main Street

Masters of Car Building Convene at Chamberlin in Richmond

More than fifteen hundred delegates of the Master Car Builders Association gathered at the Hotel Chamberlin for the thirty-first annual convention. Governor O Ferrall welcomed the group after a fast Rail Way Age special from Chicago. Committees were elected to organize finances transportation printing and entertainment with Willard A Smith heading finance and George M Myans as treasurer for the session.

Old Point Master Car Builders’ Association Chamberlin Rallway Charles T. O’errall Anderson Harwood Party of Western Richmond Chicago White City O'Ferrall Association Os. A. Crane New York Central and Hudson River Railroad George B. Wilson Willard A. Smith Flowers J. B. Hicks W. I. Bryant W.C. Pord P. J. Myler George MP. Myans Cenilemen A. J. Schevers Chicaso George F. Evans New York C. L H. Howard St. Louis Frank Barnard Boston D. W. Clark Pittsburg Finance Committee Hotel Chamberlain Willard Aa. Smith George F. Wiyans A. P F. Miller L. C. Burgess W. C. DeArmond Cheorge S. Sigelow L. R. Pomeroy W. D. Bargent Charles L. Harris Tlarvey N. Loomis Transportation Committee W. Ek. Bryant James Th. Mallory Thomas W. Gentry Arthur Johnson George FE. Malleson EL Ec. Bates J. Alexander Brown A. FP. Conklin Sanford Keeler 2. C. Sawyer P.M. Patrick W. CC. Ford 2. A. Simmons L. B. Sherman John WN. Reynolds Clement PF. Street

Death notice for William Gorge Miti-Ghar at St Vincent’s Hospital

At St Vincent's Hospital on m William Gorge Miti-Ghar in the 16th year of his age. Solemn novena mass will be said at St Vincent's Chapel Wednesday morning at o'clock. The remains will be taken to Logansport Indiana this morning for interment.

Quartermaster's Art Monrov Guleski Progressive Emdowment Richmond Klenckel Pawerpor Tomy Wy Iam J Bodell

Flower Committee Names for Railway Convention

Flower Committee chaired by J B Hicks includes W B Gillally Henry W Toothe W P Casper George D B Molleson J J Brisbine Arthur Johnson W A Blanchard Alfred F Conklin C W Martin The railway men and association members found the technical programme topics interesting but the large volume of papers made full discussion impractical The session adjourned at 30 o'clock after the day’s talks.

Flower Committee J B. Hicks W. B. Gillally Henry W. Toothe W. P. Casper George DB. Molleson J. J. Brisbine Arthur Johnson W. A Blanchard Alfred F. Conklin C. W. Martin

Intricacies of Car and Rolling Stock Exhibit at Convention

The article highlights a key feature of the convention the elaborate display of car and rolling stock equipment. Exhibits in the Chamberlain palm garden include signal lights carpets heaters and model trains with automatic switch demonstrations by Charles V Ritchie of Washington DC. The exposition displays numerous locomotives and a range of freight and passenger car components.

Palm Garden Charles V. Ritchié Washington, D. C

Fishin Song Sells Big in Richmond Market

A popular comic song titled Fishin with words by Joseph S. Miller and music by Jacob Reinhardt is published by Walter D. Moses & Co. of Richmond. The piece, praised for humor, is widely sold and performed by E D Hotchkiss of the Chesapeake and Ohio and Macy of New York.

Joseph S. Miller Internal Revenue Jacob Reinhardt Walter D. Moses & Co Richmond E.D .Hotchkiss Chesapeake and Ohio Macy New York

Bay Orator Ralph Bingham to Speak at Oaklette Church

At Oaklette M. I. church two miles from Norfolk on the Campostella and Indian river road Ralph Bingham the Bay Orator of America will speak tonight at o clock Admission 15 25 and 31 cents Visitors from the city and surrounding sections are expected and will be welcome See Mr J W Bakers card elsewhere Also De Witts Witch Hazel Salve offered for piles and skin diseases by D G Sterling J M Trotter Rh L Walker Truett Smith Berkley.

de Witt D. G. Sterling I. MM Trotter Norfolk L. Walker Brambleton Truett & Smith Berkley Oaklette J. M. ¥. Trotter Rh. L. Walker America Oaklette M. 1 Church South Bingham

Ash Goods Sale Highlights Wash Goods and Bicycles

This week Ash Goods Store showcases a broad wash goods exhibit with lawns at 8c per yard and linen homespun at 45c per yard. Dimities are 10c, summer lawns 4c, and a large South Market selection includes colorful fabrics and a premium Erie bicycle with high grade enamel finish and two saddle options priced at 37.50 for ladies and 35.00 for men and boys.

Ormerly South Newton Morgan & Wright

Gents' Summer Undershirts and Collars Sale

Gents' Brown and Blue Undershirts summer weight 25c Balbriggan garments 25c Gents' Fine Balbriggan Underwear three for 1.00 Gents' Linen Collars all styles 1.00 Gents' Madras Negligee Shirts new colors two collars cuffs value 1.25 now 1.00 each

Silks and Sheer White Goods for Commencement Dresses

Distinctive plain and brocade china silks at small prices. Dimities India linens mulls Swisses in white and pale shades ideal for evening wear. White fans gloves and dainty handkerchiefs available for the occasion.

India

Summer Corsets Offer Comfort in Warm Weather

Four styles priced at 2Sc, 374c, 50c, and $1.00 promise perfect fit and cooling comfort for hot days.

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Madea Charles BE. Widen W.H. HL. Trice & Co Corner Bank Plume Streets Yarmouth Duke Riley York St Chapel St Walke Sot Church Cottige Mace Alkinnd St Granby St Arlington Place Holt Tiley Maltby Avenue Charlotte Sheet Mariner St Kelly 'Avenue Talbot St Roanoke Dock Granby Main St Church St Shields Bank St Mwigh T. F. Rogers Columbia Building Boush Street York Place Duke Street Bute Street Gank Street Shields Street Morehouse Roanoke Duck Granby Street Dartmouth Street Gistore Cumberland Rect Commercial Place Church Street Commerce Water Street Virginia Beach West Market Square Orfolk Charles M Malin the State Federation Virginia Affiliated Will Cone Chantauqua Sceevet Weather Report Dvechain Pilla The Master Constructors’ Association Governor O'Ferrall Water Chamberlain —Aan Cooper Marble Works Ron St A. FE. Hall & Co Walter TL Jiall Prop'r Fishin Oaktlatte Ralph Bingham F Music Armory WM. J. Bryan Sirvan Mr. Bryan JAS. S Groves V. P G. Am. Mazg Joseph Brown O. K Wcharlotte ST Mettowee Robert F. Holmes & CO Iprroxis Isu Granby and Lain J. W. Gamage W. N. Waller Gamage & Waller Plument the Bridge Southern States Southern Bell Nettie Andrews & Parker W. HW. Andrews WW. OH. Andrews & CO W. H. Andrews, Ik. M. Parker W. I. Andrews Walter J. Simmons & Cos Beatin Street Deer Foot Farm Masa J. KH. Briggs Old Market Square Pozzosi
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