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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1897

Page

6

Suffolk Bridal Splendor as Dr Lankford Weds Miss Jones

In Suffolk Virginia on June 9 Dr Livius Lankford of Norfolk and Miss Lucile May Jones of Suffolk wed at First Baptist Church. The ceremony hosted 300 artificial lights, 150 Norfolk guests, and a lavish decor display described as a landmark in Suffolk society. The bridal party included Miss Lillie Jones, the maid of honor, and physicians formed the escort.

Egmuirolk J. F. Love G. Wharton Suffolk Lohengrin Lillie Jones Henry Jones Lankford Leama Gwathmey Ietepa Episcopal Church

European Honeymoon for Norfolk Couple After Wedding

Dr. and Mrs. Lankford married in Norfolk celebrate with a lavish ceremony. They depart on the Bay Line to Baltimore then Genoa and Naples on a grand itinerary through Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Paris, and Britain before returning to Norfolk. The bride hails from Isle of Wight county. the groom is a prominent Norfolk physician.

Mrs. Lankford Bay Line Alabama Baltimore New York Emperor Willam II Lloyd Line Genoa Italy Naples Pompeii Trome Florence Venice Milan Geneva Wips Lucerne Switzerland Cologne Paris London Hedinburgh Glasgow Ireland Queenstown Woarfalk Granby Street Lankford Norfolk University of New York City Bellevue College of Physicians and Surgeons Taondon Germany Southampton Suffolk Isle of Wight Hollins Institute

Westminster standards observed at Norfolk Presbytery jubilee

The Norfolk Presbytery opens the 250th anniversary of the Westminster standard in Newport News with remarks by Rev. Charles C. Bartmin and Rev. Hertmian on the standard’s permanency. Delegates arrive, clergy hosted by congregants, and a June 9 docket lists licenses, gas franchise issues, a Hanover county murder case, and several minor court fines.

Newport News Westminster Standard Norfolk Charles C. Bartmin Hiampden-Sidney Hertmian Old Point Luck Roe Beach Douglas Huntley Goodson Elizabeth Southall Clark J. A. Willett Coleman Tranover Witimio Hanover Sam Manison Robert Hawthorne J. L. Wiliams Patty Hyan Godfrey Taylor C.J. Burk Costa

Early Morning Freight Surge From Norfolk to Baltimore

Special report traces the daily flow of fruit and vegetables from Norfolk to Baltimore via the Old Bay Line. Steamboats unload thousands of crates of strawberries and greens at Union dock before breakfast, with fast turnover and swift city delivery.

Dangers to Norfolk's Young Men Discussed at YMCA Event

Next Sunday at the Y M C A the topic dangers to Norfolk's young men will be explored by speakers. Physical dangers by Dr W B Mere dith intellectual dangers by Mr HE IX Wolcott social dangers by Mr J T Moreland and spiritual dangers by Mr T S Southgate.

Norfolk W. TB. Meredith HE IX Wolcott J.T. Moreland T. 5 Southgate

Colorado Is Climate Sanatoriums Draw Health Seekers

A Denver reader touts Colorado climate as a health draw with thousands seeking longer lives. An International Cold Mining Convention opens July 6 7 in Denver offering tours to gold fields and Rocky Mountain scenery for investors from St Louis.

Denver Col Virginian Sixteenth Street Norrole Messrs Thomas A. Hare W. N. Ghiselin Norfollk Colorado Rocky Mountains St. Louis Colo

Local Notices and Social Happenings on Brambleton and Nearby Avenues

Bramblee Revon Geo Sr Weet plans a residence at Claiborne and Marshall avenues. Epworth League of Trinity M E Church hosts a meeting Friday night at the corner of Corprow and Reservoir avenues in front of the political school building. Dr. Your will preach Rev 21 Martin and family of Highland avenue are visiting. A marriage was celebrated by Rev J Mecluer at Dark Avenue Presbyterian yesterday at 3:30 pm: John Nuttell Taylor of Sattleshore WV wed Miss Leva Watherine Mercer of this ward. Ushers included Roto Walker, Robert W. McCluer, Lt Fr Dupuy, and Geo W. Kennedy. C A Field gave the bride away with Miss Taylor as maid of honor and L Rothwell as best man. Mrs CO Walton officiated at the ceremony. The couple will tour North then make Nattlesburg WV their home. Mr and Mrs I M Burnham have a sick child at 121 Mo ALPE AVOTING. Miss Olio Trenderson of Princess Anne County visits Aunt Mrs W J Stakes of Maltby avenue. Miss Laura Stakes of Craney Teland VA visits brother W J Stakes North Maltby. Stereopticon views tonight at Trinity M E church feature Time of Christ and other scenes including drunkard’s life. music and recitations by Tor Wood Carney. Mr Rank Vyglor returns from New York visiting Brambleton wv. Toutseche and family of West Brambleton avenue move to corner Charlotte and Penhured streets. A meeting of Ming’s Daughters today at 4 pm at Mrs Reynold’s Brambleton avenue.

Geo. Sr. Weet Claiborne and Miarshall Kmpworth Ieaugue Trinity M. of Ehurch Corprow Reservoir aVenues Martin Highland Avenue Agart Mecluer Dark Avenue Presbyterian John Nuttell Taylor Sattleshore W. Va Leva Watherine Mercer C. A. Field Miss Taylor L. Rothwell Nattlebure CO. Walton Nattlesburg

Berkeley Social and Crime Notes Highlight Evening Events

Berkeley reports this evening opens with a mission tea at Mrs. W. E. Upton on Liberty Street extended and a musical program with refreshments. Miss Graham lectures at Malin Street Christian church on Friday under the W C T U auspices. A local job with Standard Oil invites Mr. J R Shoupe to Berkley Avenue. Rev G W Duke discusses Grace Grit and Gumption in Newport News tonight. Baptism follows last night's Baptist prayer meeting. Ladies' Aid met at Derkley Avenue Baptist church. A Berkley Military Institute student, Miss Lydia Duncan, is noted. A police court tragedy on Liberty Street extends injuries from a bar fight at Page's bar. A vocal and instrumental concert at Pythian Castle on Wednesday evening features multiple soloists and the Diamond Quartette to benefit Carney Memorial Circle. admission 25 cents.

W. E. Upton Liberty Street Miss Graham Malin Street Christian Church W .C 7. R. Shoupe Standard Oil Company Berkley Avenue CG. W. Duke Newport News Baptist Church Ladies’ Aid Society Derkley Avenue Baptist Church Lydia Duncan Berkley Military Institute Tle Page's Pythiin Castle J. Iredell Jenkins Edgar ©. Dawes RK. C. Mipman W.H. Turner Th. A .Totty James ¥. Duncan T. O. Wise Fred Chinell Diamond Quartette Newton Witz Carney Memorial Circle King's Daughters

Baxer family child noted as little helper in Hunyversville

The Bax ter child from Central avenue was described as a tiny helper yesterday. Miss Della uA 1 of Johnson avenue is visiting Virginia Beach. News on the district road commissioner says he has not been seen here for some time. Central Avenue street crossings and Button street leveling are urged, with more shelling needed to improve the thoroughfare. Superintendent Rosbo rough of the street car line reports partial work done. county action remains.

E.W. Baxter Central Avenue Della Ua 1 Johnson Avenue Virginia Beach Central Outton Street Rosborough Carine

Electric Bitters to Aid Liver and System Health

Electric Bitters is advertised as a year round tonic for languor and fatigue. It claims to counteract malaria poisons, headaches, indigestion, and dizziness, with a suggested price of $1.00 per bottle at Burrow, Martin & Co.’s Drug Store.

bCe Burrow Martin & Co

Special I T Y meeting delegates named for Phoebus convention

A special programme occurred at the I T Y meeting yesterday afternoon. Pour delegates were appointed for the Phoebus convention this week. A social is planned for June 24. Flower mission day distributes blooms to hospitals and jails. Contributions may be left with D W Odell at 113 enchured street.

I. Th. Y Phoebus Enchured Street

Unclear local brief on AE vs Ak C ESTO match

Fragmentary OCR reads as a sports note mentioning AE against Ak C ESTO with names Clotdsoe Mauger and others. lacks clear event, date, score, or venue details.

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