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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1897
Page
2
Readable sections indicate 4000 feet of ground floor space with power to be divided to suit tenant in a West End location near Franklin Avenue and Church Street. Strong investment potential noted with good chance for growth.
Real estate and rental agents list residences along Yarmouth, Duke, York, Church, Arlington, and Granby streets with numerous addresses including 14 Yarmouth 237 Duke 1 Riley 229 York 19 Walke 307 Church 875 Granby and 681 Main. Also notes flats and warehouses near Roanoke Meek Church Queen Bank and Church Street with varied property identifiers and partial street names.
Mr Walter Joyner suffered facial injuries Tuesday when a chain near a game apparatus detached and a wagon ran into it on Charlotte street. Dr Young treated his wounds.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands chillblains corns and all skin eruptions with claimed pile cure and money back guarantee price 25 cents per box sold by Burrow Marin & Co.
Street car commuters face a fifty cent round trip fare today and onward. The measure includes Norfolk street car fare with sixteen trips each way daily.
The Kodak and Supply Department at The Casket grows in popularity as Greenwood's 158 Main Street launches a mid summer sale of watches, diamonds, jewelry, solid gold and plated ware at manufacturer’s prices driven by high demand.
An auction style ad lists pricing for A to A seven and a penny balance three cents each and a dig a 100 yard trench for $100. A offers B a higher per yard rate for rocky sections and asks how much and what rate each bid would yield for $50 each. The ad promotes Men’s Pointed Toe Shoes and Ladies shoes with price drops, pointing readers to HELLIOR'S One Price Shoe Store at Bank Street.
Advertises mosquito canopies, fanny bed sizes, suspenders, belts, calico, percale, ginghams, collars, umbrellas and eye care products. Includes prices from 4c to 2.00 and notes weekly sale at 344 Main Street. Also mentions Dr Weck eye relief remedies for eye discomfort.
Miss Izabeth South Clarke, famed Virginia sponsor for Confederate Veterans, married Douglas H. Gordon, Baltimore News principal owner, at St Pauls Episcopal Church Newport News in a lavish ceremony. The event drew Baltimore and Southern guests and concluded with a reception at the Clarke home and a Northern tour for the newlyweds.
Miss Alexenia Electa Porter becomes bride of Harry Ambrose Vincent Parker at St Michael a Frostburg church. The ceremony featured her brother and sister as attendants with a large bridal party. After a breakfast at the Gladstone the couple departed for a northern tour and will reside at 248 Court street Portsmouth after July 1.
Rev Edward Mack was formally installed as pastor of First Presbyterian Church Norfolk last evening in a ceremony at the main auditorium attended by a large congregation. Visiting ministers Rev WH G Darnall Rev E B Welford Rev B B McCluer and Dr William G Lacy presided and delivered charges and sermons followed by a benediction and a reception.
The Board of Health met in regular session with Dr Newbill presiding. They reported 95 nuisancees and 62 abatements, and planned appointing an Inspector of Charles funded by the city. Dr Newton was elected Registrar of Vital Statistics, and Dr Pelli to inspect nuisances on Grimby street. A summer ban on street refuse deposits was approved and tuberculous waste concerns noted. A committee drafted resolutions condemning Senate DIN No. 1008, sent to Virginia senators and Rep Young, opposing animal cruelty bill affecting DC experiments.
Mr. Smith of the MacCreary-McClellan Live Stock company in Morfolk, Win, visiting Nashville for the Confederate reunion, arranged thousands of clay pipes as souvenirs. The bowls use clay from near Appomattox Court House, the stems from Port Steadman firs, linked to General Lee surrender and General John B Gordon’s leadership. Each veteran will receive a pine, and the idea earns praise.
The Norfolk Light Infantry elected Percy Pettit as second lieutenant and John Wilkinson as second sergeant at its Tuesday night meeting. Brooke Gresham becomes drummer and William Pettit will drill the company Fridays. A July 2 excursion to Virginia Beach aims to procure uniforms. The Sons of Confederate Veterans will install officers at Pickett Buchanan hall tonight. Harmony Lodge No. 13 T O O F names officers.
The funeral for Mrs Mary Archer Wilson wife of Mr Robert Wilson was held at noon yesterday from her Duke street home. Rev A Ss Lloyd of St Luke's Episcopal conducted the service and Elmwood Cemetery was the burial place with pallbearers S Dozier C m Finch John L Parant Roy Thompson John S Wilkinson Dr R A Walker Fr P P Drummond and F H Rear don.
The passenger department of the Seaboard Air Line issues a summer excursion book describing seaside and mountain homes and resorts along the line. Interested parties may obtain a copy from any ticket agent or by writing T. J. Anderson, general Passenger agent, Portsmouth, Va.
Washington reports for June 23 1897 a general forecast noting Virginia fair with afternoon showers possible and warmer conditions with southerly winds North Carolina expected showers with southerly winds Standard weather brief conveying regional differences and timing for the day
The document lists daily sun rise at 4:47 a.m. and sunset at 7:29 p.m. It notes high tides at 4:59 a.m. and 4:02 p.m., a low tide at 10:44 a.m., and references midnight as well.
Observations over the past 24 hours report a maximum temperature of 66 and a minimum of 54. Normal temperatures, departures from normal, and rainfall figures are listed, with humidity around 68 percent. Readings credited to J. J. Gray, observer. ad for Dr. Week eye examinations at 152 Main Street.
The Sea side Union of Epworth Leagues in this vicinity selects the New York Philadelphia and Norfolk Pennsy and Lackawanna and Western railroads with connections to Niagara River steamers as the route for its representatives to the initial convention at Toronto on July 18.
The report clears the claim of yellow fever aboard the British stem ship Canada, docked at Outer Quarantine. She is from Rio and will be fumigated as a precaution. passengers include Mr. Charles McKenzie of Harper's Weekly. The vessel will be detained several days for precautionary reasons.
Members of Washington Lodge No. 2 1 0 P are requested to meet at the hall Thursday afternoon at d o'clock with funeral badges and white gloves to pay tribute to our deceased brother James M. Black PG. Members of sister lodges invited to unite with very order of NoG Jas MH Hill An24-11 Secretary.
Yesterday maruling Captain Inman of the schooner iRhoda Tolmes bound to James River reported sighting a large car lorge adrift near Cobb's Island. The Reliance of Captain Joseph MM Clark's fleet went to its desistance but found it ashore. there was not water enough for the tug to reach it and it was abandoned.
Notice announces gathering of Wyandotte Tribe No 4.2 Red Men at Wirewam on Thursday at the 4th run sunset to honor deceased brother James M. Black. Also reports death of James M. Black in this city and funeral set for Thursday afternoon at 5 o clock with family friends invited.
The Atlanta Rifles, a Georgian military group, travel by Seaboard Air Line arriving on a July date and will set up camp at Wirginian Beach for several weeks. They travel by special train and will be joined by many friends.
Mr Fergusson of Wilson NC seeks Norfolk support for a North Carolina business people excursion aboard the Atlantic Coast Line on July 1. He aims to secure advertising and distribute a program wisely in NC while providing excursionists time for shopping in Norfolk.
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