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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1897

Page

2

Notable Evening of Class Night at Norfolk College Class of 97

A lively Norfolk College Class Night showcased costumes of olden times with music poetry and humor. Students Ollie Backus Florence Bolsom Lucy Carr Nellie Carr Margaret Crandall Daisy Cross Addie Mure Lyla Ives Mary Kight Josephine Richardson Nellie Serpell enacted scenes and prophecies from the Class of 1897 while bidding farewell to the principal and sharing a reception with juniors.

Norfolk College Josephine Ollie Backus Florence Bolsom Lucy Carr Nellie Carr Margaret Crandal Daisy Cross Addie Mure Lyla Ives Mary Kight Josephine Richardson Nellie Serpell Misa Ollie Backus Ives Miss Cradall Addie Bure Crandall Ewell

WNIGHTS OF KING DAVID Hold Annual Virginia Session

The Supreme Grand Lodge of Royal Knights of King David meets at Masonle Temple on Queen Street to form a Virginia state Grand Lodge. Offiers include Rev. R F H Leak G G M and John Merrick B G Treasurer, with Duke Durham NC base. Parades on principal streets and exercises at Calvary Baptist Church on Church Street.

Supreme Grand Lodge Royal Knights of King David Masonle Temple Queen Street Grrand Lodge Virginia R. FH. Leak L. Peake W. G. Pearson John Merrick Durham N.C State Grand Lodge of Virginia John ©. Ricks G. M Irson Jones

Cotton market and weather notes from 1898 issue

Weather data for the cotton belt lists average temperatures and rainfall with 1898 and 1895 figures, 128 stations, highs of 88 and lows of 62. Spot cotton in Liverpool rose 1 82d to middling 44 22d. futures closed quiet and steady with slight advances in old crop and declines on new. Port receipts and city market movements noted, with May Agricultural Bureau report expected today detailing acreage and condition.

Liverpool New York United States New Orleans Galveston Houston Agricultural Bureau

Dr. King's and Kline's New Discovery Promoted by Merchants

Stated endorsements from St. Aug. J. Bogel of Shreveport Louisiana and J. W. Campbell of Safford Arizona claim Dr Wing's New Discovery and Kline's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds are proven cures with long standing test results. Free trial bottles offered at Burrow Martin Co.'s Drug Store.

J. Bogel Shreveport Dr. Wing J. W. Campbell Safford Ariz Dr. King Kline Burrow, Martin & Co

Home Wedding at Oaklette Norfolk County

A home marriage occurred at the residence of Mr. Jnc H. Whitehurst in Oaklette on June Sth at 2 p.m. Miss Emma, daughter of James H. Whitehurst, wed Mr. John Stubbard of Charles City county Virginia. The ceremony was by Reverend James W. Barlow of Mt. Eb church.

Jnc. H. Whitehust Oaklette Norfolk County Emma James H. Whitehurst John Stubbard Charles City County James W. Barlow Mt. EB T. Hinton Mabbard Tully Murden Norfolk Charles City

Washington Circle of King's Daughters to meet Thursday

A called meeting of the Washington Circle of King's Daughters will be held at the Girls' Home on Thursday June 10 at 8 p.m. Important business to be considered as the leader leaves Norfall for the summer. A good attendance is requested.

Washington Circle of King's Daughters Norfall

Art League summer school schedule announced

The Art League announces summer sessions beginning Wednesday in June with Miss Smith offering china painting from 10 to 2:30 and Mrs. Dornin teaching decorative design ink and watercolor on Thursdays from 2:20 to 2:30. See Dr Weck about eye care. All classes are guaranteed.

Art League Miss Smith Dr. Weck

Master Car Builders Convenes at Old Point in Busy Session

The Master Car Builders convention in session at Old Point held a five hour meeting to discuss and act on the day’s special orders. The Rules Committee report dominated debate while a joint committee with railroad auditors planned changes in repair charges on foreign roads. Officers and executive committee were named and voting adjourned until tomorrow.

Master Car Builders’ Convention Old Point Fort Monroe Guard Mount S.A. Crone A. Schreyer Lchrouver Elrek Lehr Over Messrs Rhode Chamberlain Sanderson Mitchell Mendenhall Bush Waite Rarstamge Booth Baltimore and Ohio Mer. L. I. Sullivan Railway Auditors’ Association Master Committee On 8. A. Crone D. Hronder C. A. Selirover J. T. Chamberlain G. W. Demorest Cloud Samuel Higgins C. M. Mendenhall W. 5 Morris Wil Richmond

Jute ALUMIOT TRIBE MEETING NOTICE

Jute ALUMIOT TRIBE NO ST and IMPROVED ORDER RED MEN invite members to a regular council meeting. Chief G. 8S D 4 and Acting Chief of Records W o Langley will preside. Sleep at Moon with sleep referenced.

Sthmim W.o Langley

Maria Hoskins Patton Died at Norfolk Retreat

In the Norfolk VA area on the early Sunday of Sime 6 188?, Maria Hoskins Patton wife of Pyar If W Patton died at the Retreat for the Stick near the Norfolk Business College. She was daughter of Rev Richard L Jones of the Episopal Church and had suffered seven weeks of illness. The obituary lauds her patience faith and upright life while mourning her loss and praying for comfort for her husband family and friends.

Norfolk Maria Hoskins Patton Pyar W. Patton Norfolk Business College Richard IL Jones Rpiseomel Severn Leaven Cod Wies Wwe Hive Amon Angels of God

Ash Goods Sale Showcases Wide Wash Goods Range

The notice advertises a weekly sale with daily exhibitions of new wash goods ideas. Shoppers can choose from a large assortment in one of the South’s largest wash goods departments with attractive prices.

South

ERIE wheel and dress goods sale featuring bicycles and garments

Readable lines advertise the Erie wheel with high grade enamel finish and repair tires, plus two saddle styles priced $37.50 and $35.00. Also listed are men and boys undershirts 25c, Balbriggan underwear three for $1.00, collars $1.00 per dozen, and Madras Negligee shirts at $1.00 each. Silk fabrics, Dimities, Linens, and white goods for commencement attire are offered with white fans gloves and handkerchiefs for the occasion.

Wim, Newton Morgan & Wright India

Summer Corset Styles For Hot Weather

Advertises four corset styles priced at 25c, 37 4c, 50c, and $1.00. Claims include perfect fit, cool comfort, and suitability for warm weather.

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