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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1897
Page
5
A long list of local happenings includes resignations, travels, gatherings, and small incidents. Names such as Carroll Smith, Gertie O’Connor, Miss, and Mrs. Fass appear among various notes about clubs, church events, and public matters in Norfolk.
The case of Joseph alias Ned Dohlman concluded in Hastings Court with a nine year sentence for Robbing Goodman's store. New testimony from Lewis Codd noted Dohlman tried to sell him clothing. Jurors reportedly favored ten years, but the court, after consultations, pressed nine years and dropped other indictments.
Wire doors and windows in stock with odd sizes made to order and hung Refrigerator and mosquito nets available at J Crawford’s Furniture and Carpet House.
A brief notice notes a children's wide brim straw sallora produced or sold by W. E. Virnelson & Co. The item is referenced in a historical catalog snippet, with the firm name clearly identified for sourcing or purchase.
Early yesterday morning Tsalah Portlock, employed by Mr. J. Fr. Pace, was found dead in his bed at Toba Brown's Bart Street house. He had returned home around 10 30 Tuesday night and did not wake at his usual hour. coroner Dr. Holladay ruled natural causes and no inquest was needed.
A crowded Central MEF church witnessed the marriage of Miss India Hodges and Mr Saul W Hanbury. At 9 pm the bridal party entered with Henry Wilson and Ida Joliff as groom and maid of honor, followed by James Joliff and John Mason as ushers. Rev George H May officiated, and the couple received a cordial reception at the groom’s home on Green and London streets with numerous presents.
The Portsmouth and Norfolk Building and Loan association held its annual meeting in the Masonic Temple with George T rant chairing and Joseph Weaver secretary. It declared a 10 percent annual dividend and elected officers for the coming year including George R. K. Trant president Virginius Butt vice president Joseph F. P. Weaver secretary C. S. Sherwood treasurer and a slate of directors J. W. Ballentine J. W. Ashton W. C. Corbett S. H. Watching J. P. Crismond John B. Robertson W. N. White and J. Bailey Virginius Butt was named auditing director to assist monthly in auditing accounts.
Summer under wear sale at Lawrence and Welton with prices on ladies ribbed vests six for 25 cents bleached vests ten cents or three for 25 cents lisle vests with silk tape in neck and arms twelve and a quarter cents boys Balbriggan shirts and knee pants twenty five cents men Balbriggan shirts and pants two and a half cents each long and short sleeves underwear of every description at the cash store Lawrence and Welton
Commencing Monday morning June 14 at 302 Oxford Hall A J Phillips offers navy linen suiting 1214g per yard and Viola crepe cloth at 6c regular, 19c silks, plus polka dot per cases. Chas RL Welton & Co announces closing sale at 1 p.m. Saturdays excepted.
An excursion to Soldiers’ Tomb and Grimes Battery is set for Tuesday, June 2, with base ball and other amusements at the grounds. It’s the first excursion of the season to this famous place and organizers expect a large crowd. advertisement urges participation.
Reduced clothing prices at Levy and Jacobs on High Street compel shoppers to buy for men and children. The sale promises deep discounts, urging mothers to act now before stock runs out.
Yesterday marked Royal Arcanum Day across the state with varied observances. Ocean Council hosted a banquet at Ocean House in honor of W. Jones Williams grand regent, while council members and guests praised the order’s growth from nine founders in 1877 to hundreds of thousands. The event featured speeches by Williams, Judge L. R. Watts and others, with women of Owenspeer Church providing a substantial repast.
Tuesday night Frank Linn confined in the city jail tried to cut himself out but was detected and moved to a safer section of the jail. A night watchman has patrolled the cells since, with Linn held near the County street side where a third floor opening could have enabled escape. Linn has long been a troublemaker, and he may soon be sent to Richmond with Dohiman and Jobson after further actions.
Mr Angus Wrishl of Western Branch hosted a sailing party Tuesday evening for many friends. Guests included Misses Compton Colerin Puller Courtney Jones Parker Nsarnest Philips and others, and Messrs Wright Carney Lowe Minton Owens Phillips Spivey Tiler BG Lowe Trotman, softly chaperoned by Mrs Wright. The party returned at 10:30 and a vote of thanks was given to Mr Angus Wright for the lively evening.
Yesterday at noon Wille Mears driving a Captain William Meare vehicle struck a rock in the yard and broke the wheel, flinging him to the ground. He was carried to the disposary for dressing and later returned home at 445 County street. skull injury feared.
Bargain suits priced at 8.50 and 5.00 appear in a small shopping note. An 8.50 dress suit sells for 5.00, while other suits range from 1.00 to 7.50. The items are described as part of a few specialties picked up on a trip north by Breslauer and Anthony.
Report of the Confederate Memorial association trustees was read and adopted. A next Atlanta meeting was voted. Resolutions praising Queen Victoria failed. History and Memorial committees reported progress toward a memorial building location. Confederate concert and ball drew thousands with 40,000 visitors noted. Captain Orchard received a gift watch from the German emperor for gallantry in 1895.
Washington June 24 The President to lay before the senate nominations including Thomas Dawson of Town for Secretary of the Legation at Rio de Janeiro consuls Walter J Offman from District of Columbia at Mannheim Germany Luin ard H Warner Jr Maryland at Leipsic Germany Albert W Swalm Town at Montevideo Uruguay Edward N Thompson Massachusetts at Progreso Mexico Edward McKitterick Town to be Deputy Auditor Treasury Department and Postmasters James TP Wray Reidsville NC red Held Newport News Vin
Mrs A A Springs age 49 was murdered in Lexington at 3 30 this morning by an unknown white man. She woke to a figure in her room and was shot through the brain as she screamed. The killer fled through an open window. Bloodhounds from Burlington joined local search efforts as lynching fears grow.
Petersburg Virginia June 23 Special At a St Pauls Episcopal church meeting last night it was decided to undertake costly improvements. Of 81 votes cast 79 favored the plan and 2 opposed. Changes include reshaping the chancel creating a recess, installing a handsome stained glass window behind the chancel, and moving the organ from the choir gallery to the northwest corner downstairs. Total cost estimated between 4000 and 5000 dollars.
Washington June 22 The following fourth class postmasters were appointed today Virginia Belmont Cootes State Noah Troover Mnfield J M Davenport Bena Mille FP it Snead Gressland FM Crenshaw Hyco N J Murray Milldale J S Hoekman Jium Ford J 2 Ritchfe R Rushville A W Smith Thesealle W F Pollard North Carolina Dunn A Ro Wilson Kings Mountain J Wo Brown Thoman ville GC M Tloover
Richmond June 24 The annual meeting elected officers for the ensuing year President Dr George Faville Norfolk First Vice President Dr Woo T Gi christ Norfolk Second Vice President Dr Charles McCulloch Towardsville Secretary Thomas M Sweeny Richmond Treasurer Dr A J Burkholder Staunton The next annual meeting will be in Norfolk Dr William Nast celebrated his 90th birthday in Cincinnati on Tuesday.
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