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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1897

Page

6

Religious services and events at multiple Norfolk churches

Norfolk churches announce Sunday sermons and events across Freemason Street Baptist Grace Baptist Cumberland Street M B E church and others. Morning sermons address sin condemnation and heaven, with Children’s Day exercises, special melodies, and afternoon services led by pastors including Rev M B Wharton and Rev J O D Hatcher. A Merrimac Tribe Red Men gathering and youth activities are noted along with Christian Science services and a joint children’s service at St Paul’s Church.

Freemason Street Baptist Church M. B. Wharton Miss Neely First Baptist Church Granby and Freemason Streets She . Poustor J. OD Hatcher P. Nl Grace Baptist Church Lundy BR. Wright Epworth M. BE South Powel Garland D. D Mpworth A. i Warren Kotzschmur Hvening Buck Elizabeth A. Taylor Cumberland Street W. N Christ Jesus J.P. Garland W. HH Edwards Mr. Edwards Junior League Cotage St. John A. M. Bechurch P. Seaton Christian Endeavor ST. Paul's Church Naylor Sasereen

Lamb interviewed on tariff coal protection in Virginia

Col William Lamb of Norfolk, chair of the Virginia Republican State Committee, urged in a Chamberlin speech that Republican Senators back the coal tariff. He cited evidence before the House Ways and Means Committee and warned that the Goose bill amendment pits miners in Virginia and West Virginia against the Cleveland-Whittney-Canada coal trust and British imports. He vowed to restore protection to aid 2,000 and 1,800 miners if Melkinsey’s election helped the party.

Washington Post William Lamb Norfolk Virginia Republican State Committee Chamberlin Nini Ways and Means Committee House United States West Virginia Old Virginia Melkinsey Senate Cleveland-Whittney-Canadan Coal Trust Two Virginias

City Court fines for midnight bar opening and small cases

In Talbot Street area city court proceedings include J Marshall Giyred fined $20 in the police court for keeping a saloon open after midnight under the Goodridge ordinance. Testimony from Policeman Williamson cited drinking patrons and a ringing cash register. Additional minor cases involve Lester Land, William Whitehurst, Robert May, Mme White, and Rivet Daniels with varying penalties. Corporation Court bonds set for matrimony rites, $500.

J. Marshall Giyred Talbot Street Casey Justice Tomlin Goodridge Marshall Garrett Williamson Garrett Carrett Corporation Court Wdat Leon Salzberg Church Street Lester Land Jil William Whitehurst Robert May Bay Mme White Apom Wta Datel Merett

Colored trade school to be built for colored children

The principal of the African Methodist High School of the W Virginiki Conference bought 27 lots in Washington Park near the Ocean View power house. A mammoth industrial school will be erected to provide trades training alongside collegiate study for colored children in this city.

African Methodist High School Wvirginiki Conference Washington Park Ocean View

Lineman P O Mendenhall Killed by Live Wire in Baltimore

P O Mendenhall aged 22 a lineman for Home Telephone company was instantly killed yesterday afternoon about 4 oclock while working on a telegraph pole in front of 181 North Toward street. He was regarded as a careful experienced lineman and had been with Frome Telephone about two months, previously working as a lineman in Norfolk Wa where he lived at 98 Bermuda street.

Baltimore P. O. Mendenhall Home Telephone Company Frome Telephone Company Norfolk Bermuda Street

Property transfers and improvements in Atlantic City and Brambleton ward

Property deeds record transfer of lot at the southwest corner of Central avenues and Tort street Atlantic City for 500 dollars to Levin J. Mier from S masters HW Lambert and Augustus ITemenwity executor of Mary Tlemenwar of Canton Mass with improvements on the Brambleton ward side of Park Avenue for 1100 dollars involving Samuel Meredith.

HW. J. Lambert Levin J. Mier Central Avenues Tort Street Atlanticc City Augustus Itemenwity Mary Tlemenwar Canton Mass Ty Samuel Meredith Andor Park Uvechhe Brambleton Ward

Judge Dalton Rules for Bink in Detinue Case

Justice Dalton ruled in favor of William Bink after hearing LT. O W. Perry’s detinue case alleging unlawful detention of a cultivator. The court found no warrant and delivered the opinion against Perry’s claim.

Justice Dalton Ow. Perry William Bink Fink

Kirn Furniture Move to New Quarters at Market Square

The Kirn Furniture Company announces it will move on August 1 to No. 1h Market Square, second door from Main. To save moving costs they offer their entire stock at near prime cost, including furniture, front pieces, and refrigerators, with special emphasis on refrigerators and mintlings.

Kirn Furniture Company Market Square Main Street

Judge Phelps Rules Funds In Court Not Attachible

Judge Phelps of City Court ruled that funds in the court’s custody may not be attached. The decision, in the edge of the City National Bank of Norfolk versus Davis Wellines, was concurred by three other Supreme Court judges. The bank sought attachment against funds arising from a sale and deposited in court by the sheriff, but the motion was overruled.

The Baltimore Sun Gays Phelps City National Bank of Norfolk Davis Wellines Baltimore Peanut Company Supreme Court

The Lakes by the Seat in American Meld June issue

Captain Pare McCarty compiles an excellent article on The Lakes by the Seat describing freshwater lakes from near Virginia Beach to Currituelli. The area forms a premier hunting preserve on the coast with swans ducks geese and various shore and marsh birds wintering and snipes appearing in other seasons.

Pare McCarty Virginia Beach Currituelli

Trade card item for boots repairs and lodging offers

An 19th century classified snippet advertises boot and shoe repair services by Mr Mike Burns on Queen Street near Cumberland Street in Norfolk Virginia with single ladies items and a promise of satisfaction after a trial. It also notes a free hotel room offer at St James Hotel and a boarding option for two single gentlemen or a man and wife seeking a navy front room with board.

Mike Burns Queen Street Cumberland Street Norfolk St. James Hotel

Norfolk Capes Excursion By Rail and Steam Ship

The Norfolk Willoughby Spit and Plains Railway company offers a special excursion to the Capes today. The voyage combines water travel with a refreshing road breeze, a pleasing experience for travelers seeking relaxation. The speedy and comfortable steamer Madeavor will operate to the Capes. See advertisement.

Norfolk, Willoughby Spit and Plaint Capes Madeavor

Sailor Walker Ar Arlington Survey Tied to Shipyard Deal

Groner forwarding agent for Alkvitie and Tanville Fatboy Co. surveyed the steam schooner Walker Arlington after Merritt Wrecking Co. raised her from the beach. EH W Anderson & Co. ordered the survey. Captain Seymour of Merritt Wrecking paid in full, Newport News Shipbuilding Co. contracted to prepare the schooner for 5000 dollars.

Groner Alkvitie and Tanville Fatboy Company EH. W. Anderson & Co Bath Walker Ar Tington Merritt McGroner Anderson Norfolk Seymour Te Merritt Wrecking Company Newport News Shipbuilding Con Peay Boo Dominion Steamship Coy

Cooper & Co United Shows to Visit New Orleans

The Times-Democrat notes Cooper & Co's United Shows will appear Thursday for three days at City Circle grounds. The troupe has earned local favor with crowded tents each night and a longer run than other touring acts.

Cooper & Co United New Orleans Times-Democrat Tice Circle Grounds New Orleauns Orleans

Dandies Praised by Crocket Enterprise Writer

A Texas newspaper writer extols De Witt's Turtle Karty Hisers, labeling them famous pills for sick headache and stomach and liver disorders. Mentioned are D.G. Sterling, J. A. R. Peytter, Norfolk, Roe L. Walker, Brambleton, and Truett & Smith of Berkley.

de Witt G. Sterling J. M. P. Trotter Norfolk Rod. Walker Brambleton Truett & Smith Berkley Thos. Bowers Crocket Texas D.G. Sterling J. AT. R. Peytter Roe L. Walker

Sale of Millinery Wire at Dnassetes Tomorrow

In the Virginian today a large advertisement notes a special sale of millinery wire. The ladies will doubtless find it of great interest.

Mhe Virginian

King’s New Discovery Endorsed by Shreveport Druggist

Bogel of Shreveport hails Wrwine New Discovery as the best cough cure and top seller for consumption croup and colds. Merchant Campbell of Sword, Aria, confirms Da King’s New Discovery’s claimed benefits and lasting effectiveness after a quarter century of use. Free trial bottles available at Burrow, Martin & Co.’s Drug Store.

Bogel Shreveport Wrwine Job. Campbell Merchant of Sword King Jor King Burrow, Martin & Co

Question on shares and eggs in a puzzled tale

A fragmentary item notes a riddle where four participants each receive the same amount despite different counts of eggs or exes. It mentions a shoe store promotional line and a local address, suggesting an ad or filler note from a bygone newspaper page. The text is garbled with nonsensical phrases and dubious names.

Ausiner Douchter Heller Teles One Price Dank Street

Heay Bros. Spring Reduction Sale Offerings Across Fabrics

The notice advertises seasonable dress goods and wash fabrics with wide selections and sale prices. Items include lawns, percales, white cottons, and silk mill dress fabrics. Also features bargains on corsets and vapor stoves display at 486 Martin Street.

Orient Sim Worth &E Ivor Levy Matin Street

Wheelmen Explore Norfolk Newport News Ride Draws Guests

A Norfolk wheelmen group hosted Newport News Young Men’s Christian Association cyclists for a social excursion. The mixed party rode the Willoughby Spit route to Old Point and Newport News, sharing greetings, a substantial lunch, and cordial remarks before returning to Norfolk.

W. (. Niekum Hampton Club Ing Mir. CG. CL. Fart Newport News C. W. Gaines Ambrose Anne All Mad Point Norfolk

Special Sale At Corpman's Millinery On Main Street

Visitors and citizens have a rare chance today at Corpman’s millinery on Main Street to find bargains as one of the store’s famous sale events unfolds with ad leaf promotions drawing shoppers to the event.

Corpman Les Mainstreet Corpenan

A Master of Interest for Travelers and Mariners

A historical notice extols a health preventive remedy for travelers, migrants, and seafarers. It claims protection against fevers, stomach and bowel ailments, and climate-related illnesses by avoiding unwholesome conditions and extreme exposure in hot regions near the equator. It asserts efficacy in preventing and eradicating intermittent and remittent fevers across Americas, Mexico, the West Indies, and Australia.

Ameriea Mexico West Indies Australia

Beardsley Recovered, Plans Summer Work in Paris

English artist Aubrey Beardsley has recovered from illness and is now in Paris. He expects to undertake substantial work during the coming summer and pursue new projects in the French capital.

Aubrey Beardsley Paris

Local Crevities and Community Notices

Local Crevities itemizes minor society notes and events. Mentions Otto Campbell returning from Baltimore, MesrImac Tribe and J. O. R. M. planning a third anniversary, a Boston steamer voyage, Miss McDonald of Norfolk College heading to Berryville, and various sermons and lectures at Emmanuel church First Baptist Cumberland Street synagogue and M C G A. Also notes a moonlight excursion for The Retreat for the Sick, a Philadelphia lecturer at Cumberland Street synagogue, and the Norfolk Young Men safety addresses.

Boston First Baptist Church First Presbyterian Church M. Brodsky Philadelphia Cumberland Street Norfolk M. GC. A G. MM. Meredith E. K. Wol

Parade Tender Awarded to Captain H. dai Escort

A tender for the Lee Hines Pythian parade escort group is accepted by Captain H. dai with General 1D and J. Turnder noted in the records.

H. Dai Lee Hines Fons Pythian Parade J.turndér

Cough Cure Promises Easy Relief Before Storm

A cryptic note touts a cough cure named Minujie Cure claiming quick relief before harsh weather. It mentions Sterling J MLE Walker Branbietens and Berkley in a confusing mix of names and phrases.

Sterling Mle Tt Walker Branbietens

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