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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1897
Page
2
Real estate ad listing J F Rogers bodies on 20 and 212 Columbia Bulldog properties on Granby Street and Church Street. Mentions cash price and reinvestment potential near Freemason area with values unclear.
Norfolk and OM Point announces ticket sales at fifty cats for round trips today and daily. Each fare remains sixteen rains each way, with conductors selling tickets on street cars.
Greenwood's Norfolk agency advertises a mid summer sale featuring watches diamonds jewelry solid silver and plated ware at unusually low prices. The notice promotes quality goods at the lowest prices and notes active demand for these standard foods and casket supplies.
Sunday notices offer a math puzzle about digging a 100 yard pitch for 100 dollars with sharing terms and a price inquiry about the men’s pointed toe shoes and ladies’ shoes on sale. A North Carolina suicide report describes Lafayette KlartiN’s death by self inflicted razor and pistol shots after romance trouble.
Stands at the Head Aug J Bogel, leading druggist of Shreveport, says Dr King’s New Discovery cures Leough and is the best seller. J I Campbell of Aziz notes it is claimed for consumption and coughs. Free trials at Martin & Co.'s Drug Store. Also mentions Dr Week eye relief and guaranteed prescriptions.
A Bridgewater audience heard Ferrar Martyn of Greater New York argue that progress is rediscovery of ancient civilization. He likened China to a thriving society forgotten by modern times and posed a turning point back toward old roots, ending with a stark funeral image. Audience reaction mixed, with some fascination and irritation.
Nearly 8,000 people visited Ocean View last Sunday as the resort saw its busiest day of the year. Waterfront crowds filled the afternoon as hotel bars closed and pavilion refreshments prospered until county authorities shut doors. A rival bar near the View sparked a bar-room tiff, with John T. Lewis building a 200 foot board walk after rivals fenced off his patrons.
The Y M C A Sunday service at the Academy of Music drew a large crowd with Rev Edward Mack new pastor of First Presbyterian delivering The Christian Young Man in the Community. The Doctor offered a program aimed at better training for leadership and manhood among youths as Chautauqua Chorus and Boys GA joined in singing Where Is My Wandering Boy Tonight. Also notes on nervous troubles and an advertisement for a free book from Washn Chemical Co.
A Richmond excursion reached Ocean View while Prof. Bellezza planned an Ocean View lecture. Notables include Congressman Young returning home and Rev. Rutledge visiting Princess Anne hotel with his wife. Norfolkians head to Lexington for college exercises. Jane Nash injured after a fall from a Brewer street window.
Local brief lists regular meetings and upcoming sessions. W. Co. T A meets at 4 PM with Mrs Cake. Local Board of Improvement convenes next Thursday. Various residents attend visits, travels, or returns from trips to Baltimore and Richmond. Church events include rehearsals for Old Maid's Convention at Park Avenue Baptist and Sunday services at Trinity and Spurgeon churches with ordination and memorial temple activities. Community notices extend to picnic plans, Children’s Day, and Sunday school progress at Park Avenue and Christian Memorial Temple.
Royal Arcanna Day excursion planned by Pocahontas Council aboard the steamer Pocahontas. Members will call on collector for tickets. The event is scheduled for Wednesday in June.
May Bennett of Christian Memorial Church will conduct the exercises at the Union Mission services, assisted by the Christian Endeavors of the church. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
An antique advertisement promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for burns sores ulcers salt rheum chapped hands and various skin eruptions. It claims cures for pain and illness with a money back guarantee if not satisfied, priced at 25 cents per box and sold by Lurrow Martin & Co.
Norfolk reports of Fourth Virginia Regiment with units from Richmond and Fredericksburg arriving in the city after a week at the Tennessee Centennial in Nashville. They march in fatigue coats, receive praise from Governor O Ferrall’s party, and note extraordinary hospitality. Captain Dey, the popular officer, expresses willingness to stay in Nashville. Com missioner of Revenue Casey singled out as unmarried. Confederate veteran A W Grandy plans to attend.
A fragmentary report notes Segregated Confederate troops from Washington and Baltimore passed through the city Sunday and yesterday en route to Nashville, describing their movement amid the ongoing conflict and noting the perilous wartime conditions.
Services at Union Mission were conducted by the Christian Endeavor Society of Christian Memorial Temple. Rev F L Le Mosey preached at St Luke's Episcopal. Rev Dr Barten of Christ Episcopal was away sick. Rev Reverdy W Destill filled in at St Pauls, Louisville, with his family at Ocean View. St Pauls P E and Berkley pulpit duties covered by others. Freemason Street Baptist gave 215 for church improvements. First Baptist raised 1100 to pay debt. Christian Science reading room received a full set of literature from a Northern friend.
The American bark Justin H Ingersoll captain John Henry Peterson died at his Brooklyn home after a murder linked incident aboard his vessel outbound for Norfolk. He was 60, born in Denmark, master for fifteen years, leaving two sons and a daughter. Three sailors were held as witnesses in the Blanchard murder case.
The New York Philadelphia and Norfolk Railway announces round trip fares between all stations for the Fourth of July. Tickets will be valid on regular trains and good for return until July 10. Tickets available July 1 to 4 to attend celebrations at various points or seaside resorts.
William T. Brooke, city engineer, advocates testing selective streets under strict rules to determine the lowest cleaning cost and apply findings citywide. He also suggests allowing a spectator at the crematory to identify salvable items from garbage to reduce waste.
The Alaska Evening at First Baptist Church to night features Mrs. Graham speaking on her Alaska travels. The programme includes Instrumental Solo by Mr. Yarborough, Vocal Solo by Mrs. H. Salley, Vocal Solo by Miss Sallie Jones, and accompanying piano by Miss Sallie Tiruca.
Norfolk gains a new college through the Southern Shorthand and Business University of Atlanta. The Brent school name is upheld as a thorough practical business college attracting students from Texas Baltimore Franklin Hampton Harbinger Raleigh New York Portsmouth and local suburbs. Principal J M Ressler draws strong interest for bookkeepers and stenographers while vice president I W Arnold leads the shorthand department. Summer rates are being offered as the school experiences a boom.
An old advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a seasonable remedy easing languor and liver sluggishness, claiming it combats malaria toxins and headaches. It lists price at 1.00 per bottle and mentions Burrow, Martin & Co. Drug Store and a firm at 142 Main Street, with related medical claims and other products.
Weather report from Washington D C June 21 1897 notes generally fair conditions for Virginia with warmer temperatures and variable winds turning southwesterly. North Carolina remains fair with coastal showers first on the coast and variable winds. Port calendar lists sunrises at 4 46 a m sunsets at 7 28 p m high tides at 3 00 a m and 3 39 p m with low waters at 9 04 p m and 10 09 p m.
U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Norfolk reports past 24 hours data: maximum temperature 72, minimum 65, normal 75, departure minus 10. Rainfall in 24 hours and since June 1 recorded. Mean humidity listed. Observer J. J. Gray signs off.
The committee in charge of the proposed reiteration of the great chorus plans a consultation this afternoon with Prof. Cloward, who arrived from Washington yesterday. He will follow the executive committee’s advice. Pocahontas dates July 1 or 2 are under consideration for the outdoor event at Soldiers Home. Colonel Woodfin granted use of the Home Band and the wharf. Chairs will be arranged for the chorus, and if the assist ant conductors agree, the chorus may convene soon with Prof. Cloward present.
Nightly gatherings at Rev. JR. W. Webb's tent on Central avenue invite all residents. Richmond visitor Mr. T. MM. Hall is staying with his brother Mr. T. G. Hall on Washington avenue. Dusty streets linger as crowds moved to a local baseball game.
Ferrer Martyn hosts a Chautauqua by the Sea lecture at the Academy of Music in New York on Tuesday at 14 a.m. The program discusses the Cranks topic with potential audience interest noted.
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