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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1897

Page

6

Mind Wis Friend Arrested for Robbing Him But Charged With False Swearing

City court notes a busy docket as Justice Tomlin handles arrests, vagrancy, and larceny cases. Mary Turner, described as a notorious woman, is jailed six months for robbing a white sea captain of ten dollars. George Collins faces perjury charges after claims of stolen clothes clash with John Lovitt case.

George Lynch Charley Mann Richard Cox Willie Smith John Williams Daniel Robinson Standard 611 Annie Starris Clarence Canter Alinerva Willams Willam Vann William White Lizaire Price Sallie Autry D. Samuels Lallie Oreman Daniel Shepherd Samuel Levy Mary Mary ‘Turner Thomas Inns Inns George Collins John Levitt Collins Colling Sip Lovitt

Weather Report For Today With Showers Across Regions

Washington reports rain with showers for Virginia and North Carolina as Southwest winds persist. Port calendar notes sun rise and set, high and low water times, and recent 24 hour observations including temperatures and rainfall. Observer J. J. Gray records mean humidity and daily departures from normal.

Washington Virginia North Carolina U. 5 Department of Agriculture, Weather Bureau Norfolk Seles i Sekeoesees

Phillips & West School exercises at Milsonie Temple

The Virginian reports corrected omissions from the Phillips West School closing exercises at Milsonie Temple. Distinctions list nine-tenths class standing, with names like Carrie Vernon Archer, Lucille Carrington, Eva Bowden, Lizzie Barker Foster, Virginia Guy, Ethel Hardy, and Ellen Allee Old among those honored. Graduates include Eliza Marsden and Dorothy Bradford Walke, with Gold Medals for penmanship and other scholastic awards noted.

Virginian Phillips-West Milsonie Temple Bessie Guy Aliss West Lucy Jiaridy Miss West Ossohn Luelle Billsoly Nevo Land Schubert Earling Aussliza Marsden Carrie Vernon Archer Fannie Lee Gerry Lucille Carrington Gbilisoly Eva Bowden Muthel Meatrice Chamberlaine Hilderarde Lucas Chamberlaine Lizzie Barker Foster Teselp Virginia Guy Ethel Hardy Lucy Harey Annie Claire Kellam Letta Gertrude Koch Neva Buntingland Jane Lovitt Elmia Marsden Ellen Allee Old Mary Lemuel Perry Florence Lesesneult Mary Isabel Truxton Cornelia Calvert Truxton Eloise ‘Taylor Waldrop Clertrode Abyron Walke Dorothy Bradford Walke Maria Virginia Wrenn Mor Wigabeth Walters Dey Emma Crowell Burnad Fannie Santos Mtheridge Pfrances Barnard Cooper Mary Bawyer Keeling Hildegarde Lucas Chamberlaine Mixcellence Rosa Vaughan Perkins Plorence Lesesne Tait Hessle Virginia Guy Ellen Alice Old May Lemuel Perry Lotta Gertrude Koch Liza Marsden Mary Isaobel Truxten Maria Vircinta Wrenn Eliza Marsden Ethel Sardy Gertrude Walke Wall Mitel Beatrice Chamberlaine

Property Transfers in Brambleton and Avenue City Wards

Mrs George FP Taylor transfers 2 lots on Mozart avenue west side Brambleton ward to Samuel FE Rhodes. H A Crockett sells am lot on Mallory road Avenue City ward to James A Johnston for 150 dollars.

George Fp, Taylor Samuel FE. Rhodes Mozart Avenue Brambleton H. A. Crockett James A. Johnston Mallory Road Avanue City

Seaman Blanchard Faces Preliminary Hearing in Murder Case

Blanchard, jailed here, charged with killing Mate Christensen of the American bark Ingersoll on the high seas last December, will have a preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner Ackiss Tuesday morning. P. J. Morriss is appointed to defend Blanchard, with U S District Attorney White leading the prosecution.

Blanchard Mate Christensen Ingersoll High Seas United States Ackiss

Barge John Tt Ming Prepares For Coastwise Lumber Trade

The John Tt Ming, a 190 by 40 by 180 foot barge built by George KK Phillips & ros sorfolis, sits at Ther millway on steam windlass. She will be hauled out for bottom inspection and sent to Baltimore or Philadelphia with lumber to load over a million feet. Tunis Lumber Co expected to furnish the ballast for maiden voyage from this port. Once fully equipped she will engage in the coastwise trade.

John Tt. Ming George KK. Phillips & Ros Sorfolis Ther Millway Baltimore Philadelphia Tunis Lumber Company

Justice Dalton Dismisses Drayage Case in Local Hearing

Justice Dalton yesterday heard the case of l. AE. Pyson White charged with hauling baggage without license. He was dismissed after the judge ruled the staff did not come under baggage. A similar cease against Thomas Crooks, colored, is set for Monday afternoon. Also an advertisement promotes De Wil l's Little Morning Risers for headache relief.

Justice Dalton

Wanted traveling salesmen in many towns across the country

Classified ads seek travel ing salesmen for steel stocked goods and general store items, offering commissions and monthly earnings. Listings include ARMIUTPAGI Sed. CO, Bishop & CO, Alpine Cycle Co, and Roanoke Novelty Co, with varied locations and terms.

L Sly Armiutpagi Sed. CO Wile Hamsbury Avernue Richmond

Excursion for the Orphans Benefit Planned for July

Catholic societies of the city held a meeting at Manerald Tall to organize a benefit excursion for St. Mary's Asylum orphans to Virginia Beach on Wednesday July 1. W. Burke B. C. Phillips and W. Long chosen as chairman secretary and treasurer of the general committee. Subcommittees named to oversee divisions of the work and amusements for a day of enjoyment to aid a worthy charity.

St. Mary's Asylum Virginia Beach Wlohn J. Burke B.C. Phillips W. Long

Fire official dismisses I Alexander from Chemical Engine Co

The Fire Committee fired I Alexander of Chemical Engine Co and assigned Samuel Witte to replace him. A recent fire at the Southern wharf is said to have seen Alexander disconnect a hose segment from Hine without reason, risking lives in the burning building.

I. Alexander Chemical Engine Company Samuel Witte Alexander

Culpeper Bridegroom Invited for Tuesday Wedding

Mr William De Tart Fitzhugh of Culpeper Virginia issues invitations for the marriage of his daughter Miss Mary Lee Fitzhugh to Abr. James Martin of this city. The ceremony is set for Tuesday June 20 at the Wei Oelock Presbyterian church in Culpeper.

William de Tart Fitzhugh Culpeper Mary Lee Pitz Hugh James (. Martin Wei Oelock Presbyterian Church

De Witts Witch Hazel Salve touted for piles cure

Some for ten, some for twenty and some for thirty years have suffered from piles, and then have been quickly and permanently cured by using De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve, the great remedy for piles and all forms of skin diseases, DG, Sturling, J. M. F. Trotter, Norfolk: RR. L. Walker, Brambleton, Truett & Smith, Berkley.

de Wilu D.G. Sterling M. FF. Trotter Norfolk Walker Brambleton Truett & Smith Berkley de Witt Sturlng

Campbell's Photo Studio Offer for Diamond Pictures

On next Friday and Saturday four diamond pictures will be finished for 60 cents each or six cabinet photos for $1.00. B. Campbell. 460 Main Street.

Campbell

Soldier's stomach replaced by sheep in old war tale

The piece links a gruesome wartime anecdote to current hardships in a robbbed country. It recalls a wounded soldier whose stomach was replaced with a sheep’s organ after a failed operation. The narrator laments lingering poverty, political betrayal, and calls for action as citizens drift toward despair.

Buss Tegan Mib Mark Thinna Athintig City

Sacred Tear Choudirghig Mass at Ta wom Church

There will be one mass today at Sacred Weart church led by Father Wilson in Linneburg in the interest of his church, noting ongoing Sacred Tear observance.

Wilson

Rail line boosts trade and passenger movement in Norfolk area

The Norfolk Virginia Beach Southown railroad has implemented adapters and improvements that significantly raise freight and passenger activity. The sh and truck movement increased notably, with passenger traffic surpassing prior levels. The article notes strong growth compared to last year.

Norfolk, Virginia Beach Southown

De Witt’s Witchlpazel Salve Promises Quick Skin Relief

An unusual advert touts De Witt’s Witchlpazel Salve as a universal cure for piles, burns, bruises, ulcers, and skin troubles. Names Sterling, J. Me My Trotter, Walker, Truett, Smith appear alongside locations Norfolk and Brambleton in this product notice from Truett & Smith.

Exhibition Vapor Staves At Ost Thew On Ainin Street

A garbled note mentions vapor staves on display near Ost Thew at Ainin Street with casual references to daily viewing and midweek timing. The fragment lacks clear dates organizers or exact location details.

Ainin Street

Minnepolis Tribune Recaps Grahan Reading at Shinn Street Church

The Minnespolis Tribune notes a Tuesday evening reading by J. M. Grahan at Shinn Street Church, praised by a select audience for lifelike character portrayals. Mrs. Cora Hia delivers a delightful performance, drawing laughter and tears. the event ends with an encore and is described as one of the pleasant entertainments of the kind in River City. A vapor stove advertisement appears with practical cooking tips and a rental offer at 386 Malin Street, listing per day rates.

Southern Premium Company Worfolk Virginian Uneater Norfolk Spere Barkley Mortsmouth The Minnespolis Tribune J. M. Grahan Gradius Corahia

Cost of fuel fee to Se daily at 386 Main Street

No heat reported at the property with a new number for the address. The note lists Joi su, wed, fri and mentions seeing Dr Weck about eye care. It states glasses prescribed are guaranteed.

Main Street Dr. Weck

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