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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1897
Page
2
Bucklen's Arnica Salve claims to heal bruises sores ulcers salt sores tetter chapped lips chilblains corns and skin eruptions and to cure piles. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Burrow Martin & Co.
The notice advertises Greenwood's Norfolk agency offering watches, jewelry, and plated ware at manufacturer prices. It highlights mid summer seal jewelry, diamonds, and durable goods with unusually low prices and active demand.
A jumble of misprinted class questions and discount shoe ads appears. It mentions cents per piece for a dig project and unequal pay rates, then shifts to footwear prices 140 down to 98 cents and a one price shoe store. The legible parts show confusing pricing and a health promo claim.
The Norfolk Academy closing exercises attracted a smaller crowd due to limited seating. William M. Dey won the $50 scholarship medal for extraordinary sixth form work, as lists of passers, distinctions, and prizes across forms were announced, with awards in English, algebra, history, Latin, Greek, math, and penmanship.
Weather report from Washington on June 24 1897 notes rain in Virginia with cooler air and shifting winds from southwesterly to northwesterly. North Carolina reports showers and variable winds. Port calendar lists sunrises at 447 am and sunsets at 729 pm with high waters at 654 am and 610 pm and low waters at 1209 am and 115 am.
The Meteorological Data from the U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Norfolk records 24 hour details with a maximum of 90 and a minimum of 78. Normal temperature is shown as 78 with a plus departure. Rainfall is listed as trace for the 24 hours and 1.76 inches since June 1. Mean humidity stands at 82 percent. Observer J. Gray notes the figures.
The text notes a principal will begin duties next session at Churchland Academy, but the specific successor has not yet been determined.
The Norfolk High School hosts the 1807 graduation with eleven graduates five men six women. The Mogrumme program promises an interesting event as inspectors deem the building safe. Other city schools plan closing exercises and the Queen Street school schedules a Brain mar grade program at 10 o clock with salutatory recitations solos essays and a valedictory.
Dr. R. L. Payne of this city declines an invitation to edit a monthly Savannah medical publication. He will remain in Norfolk where he has built a strong practice in a year and a half after moving from Lexington, North Carolina, where he led the state medical society.
Henry Coles and James Sdwaris, colored, were seriously injured while working under a high embankment at Pinneys Point terminal when an avalanche of earth and stones collapsed on them. Rescue teams freed them and they were taken to St. Vincent's Hospital where doctors say recovery chances are good.
Caesar Slarris a six year old colored boy was run over by an ice wagon on Baltimore Street yesterday morning. He was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital with serious injuries. The driver William Laughfield was arrested and bailed for $100 with G. Scott as surety for appearance before Justice Tomlin.
At a committee meeting, William W. Biers of New Orleans won the contract to build the cotton compress on the old Atlantic Sawmill site for about $10,000. The project is to be completed by September 15th, with work starting immediately.
The funeral for Mr. James M. Tack, announced yesterday, was held at 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Palward Mack officiated. Members of Wraniotie Tribe of Italion, Weashber ton Lodge of Old Pellows, Friendship Conchive of Tlepiasophs, and Athintic Lodge I. O. M. attended. Interment was in Elmwood Cemetery.
Advertising style notice touts Mlee the Witters as a cure for tired nerves, claiming it tones the stomach, subtly eases the liver and kidneys, and helps remove impurities. It praises improved appetite and digestion and lists prices of 50 or 100 per bottle at Bure row, Martin & Co's drug store.
A decade of service to sick infants ends as the Infant Sanitarium moves into its new Virginia Beach building. Funds raised over four years cover most costs, with $750 remaining. the 50 by 80 foot, three story frame structure features wide verandas, 25 rooms, and a play room, designed by Carpenter and Peebles.
The Pickett Buchanan Chapter of Sons of Confederate Veterans installed its newly elected officers last evening at the Academy of Music hall. Commander AB A Marsden presided and appointed Capt I M Henry to install the officers. Henry delivered an earnest address urging loyalty to the cause and honoring their fathers. The Sons organized standing committees and planned an executive meeting for Monday at the Virginia Pilot Association rooms.
Last evening a delightful lawn party was held at the old St Marys Airbale Academy building on Holt street. Rain threatened but the event drew families of all ages, with lanterns and colored ropes lighting the scene. Proceeds go to St Ann's society. a repeat is planned tonight.
On next Friday and Saturday Campbell at 560 Main street advertises four finished diamond pictures for 50 cents each or six capket photos for one dollar.
Stockholders of the CILESA PEAKE CLASSIFIED BUILDING ASSOCATION will hold their annual meeting on Thursday evening July 1st at seven o clock. Location is No. 4 Berkley avenue, Berk ly, Va. Foster Black president and Geo T Tilley secretary.
Elizabeth Olivia, daughter of John Jr. and Carrie, died aged months. Funeral will be held at 725 Clifford Street this Friday evening at 5 oclock. Interment at Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances invited.
The new steel steamer Endeavor sails from the foot of Commerce street at Welock and from 7 o clock for Od Point and the Capes. Round trips from Norfolk or Old Point include a refreshing sea breeze and views of Fortress Monroe and the bay battleships. A free eye examination is advertised by a local dealer on Main Street.
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