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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1897

Page

6

Norfolk Warehouse Promise Boosts Local Cotton Trade

Norfolk warehouse project unites 10 local cotton men with United action to cut handling costs. Plans include new Atlantic City ward facilities, low insurance, cheaper storage and a powerful compression system to speed barge access and improve port competitiveness against Charleston and Wilmington. Construction contracts set, wharf work next week, plant ready for September crops.

Norfolkarehouse Company Atlantic City Securite Norfolk Charleston Wimington Southern Railway W Norfolk Warehouse Company United States

Sun Day School Picnic Excursion To Newport News

The Court Street Baptist church Sun day school invites members to a Wednesday June 30 picnic in Newport News promising a day of enjoyment. A note highlights a De Witts Witch Hazel Salve claim for quick relief from burns and disfigurement without scarring. Local ads mention vapor stoves at 886 Main Street and daily fuel costs.

Court Street Main Street

Alpine Cycle Go exclusive territory offer in Cincinnati

One day agent sold fifty bicycles and weekly profits noted. A high grade bicycle described at £22.60. Exclusive territory available from Alpinis Cycle Go in Cincinnati Ohio. Contact 420 27 1011 18 48 for details.

Alpinis Cycle Go Cincinnati Ohio

Weather Forecast for Washington and Nearby States

Cloudy conditions in Washington D C for today. Virginia sees partly cloudy weather with northerly winds. North Carolina reports partly cloudy skies with coastal showers and northerly winds. The port calendar lists sunrise at 4 48 a m and sunset at 7 29 p m with high water at 7 28 a m and 7 43 p m and low water at 1 36 a m and 1 03 p m.

Washington, D. C Virginia North Carolina

Weather observations for Norfolk on June 26

The U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau notes a 24 hour maximum of 86 and minimum of 79 degrees in Norfolk plus a 1 degree departure from normal. Rainfall in the last 24 hours is 0 inches with a 65 percent mean humidity. Observer J J Gray reports.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Norfolk Jan-Ualy J. J. Gray

Shoppers Tomorrow and Southern Premium Co Coupon System

The article explains a cash discount plan where buyers using Southern Premium Co coupons save a percent on every dollar of cash purchases. Norfolk shoppers and prominent merchants participate, offering lower prices for cash rather than charged purchases. The system is well understood and widely accepted in Norfolk and Portsmouth.

Southern Premium Co Norfolk Portsmouth

YMCA Meeting At Academy Of Music To Be Held This Afternoon

The Y M C A meeting this afternoon will be in the Academy of Music with an order of service including invocation song scripture reading and prayer. Performances feature trio near my god to thee by Mr and Mrs Till of New York hymn and offering. Rev C I Aked of Liver Pool England will give an address. The first floor is reserved for men.

Academy of Music Theo Misses Till New York Llymin Mildred Till C. I. Aked Ofiverpool England Solo Midred Till

Chorus Director Seeks Free Admission for Members

Prof Cloward asks the Board of Managers to allow chorus members free entry to a performance. He notes the work is valuable and the committee should honor the director's request. A rehearsal is set for Monday with Cloward traveling from Washington. Tickets cost 60 cents including grounds access, limited to 500 people plus chorus. others may enter via home grounds for a fee.

Washington

Vive Camera Chief Visits Norfolk Agent in City

Mr J C Pattison of Chicago, president of Vive Camera, met with Norfolk agent W H Webster on a business visit yesterday. Webster will travel through the state Monday and then cover the Southern States. His success with Vive earns him a well earned recognition by the company.

J.C. Pattison Chicago Vive Camera Company City W. H. Webster Norfolk Webster Vive Weichster

Langballe Advertises Pure Sca Cream Supply in Norfolk

Langballe a Church Street manufacturer of Ica Cream advertises in the Virginian that he can supply pure Sca Cream free from adulteration at prices lower than elsewhere in Norfolk or Baltimore. The statement will interest buyers.

Langballe Church Street Norfolk Baltimore

Friendship Conclave No 2 officers named

Friendship Conclave No 2 Nepto sophs or 5. W. M. has elected officers R. D. Williamson archon William McParland chancellor W. A. Woodward provost J. B. Newman prelate W. F. Gregory recording scribe S. D. Rhodes treasurer D. S. Harman inspector general.

W. M R. D. Williamson William McParland W. A. Woodward J. B. Newman W. F. Gregory D. Rhodes D. S. Harman

Electric Bitters touted as nerve tonic blood purifier

A promotional snippet touts Electric Bitters as the best medicine for restoring tired nerves and boosting vigor. It claims vegetable composition, nerve tone, stomach stimulation, liver and kidney support, and blood purification with improved appetite and digestion. Sold at local druggists. Also mentions eye exams and vapor stove ads.

Lurrow, Martin & Co

Bookkeeping Class Names and Corrections Noted

Norfolk High School publishing error lists First Year students Ernest McCoy Fannie Tatem Annie Sibard Annie Adkison Daisy Schofield Edgar Webster Mary Etheridge Curtis Hudgins Benjamin Skinner William Axerlehen Sam Hope and Second Year John Carroll Russell Holt Ezekiel Colenda plus corrections for Miss Annie Schanely and Mr A B Irvine. Also includes testimonial for One Minute Cough Cure by W B Johnson Newark C and endorsements from G Sterling J M F Trotter TR L Walker and Truett Smith.

Norfolk High School Rnest McCoy Fannie Tatem Annie Sibard Annie Adkison Branch Jackson Daisy Schofield Edgar Webster Mary Etheridge Curtis Hudgins Benjamin Skinner William Axerlehen Sam Hope John Carroll Russell Holt Ezekiel Colenda Annie Schanely A. B. Irvine W. B. Johnson Newark G. Sterling J. M. F. Trotter Norfolk TR. L. Walker Krambleton Truett & Smith Berkley

Ground Musicat Excursion to Old Point and the Capes

The new steel steamer Endeavor will depart foot of Commerce at 2 and 7 pm for Old Point and the Capes, return from Old Point at 3 and 8 pm. A round trip from Norfolk or Old Point costs 10 cents. No liquors aboard. July 3.

Old Point The Capes Endeavor Commerce Street Tay Line Faortsmot Norfolk Fortress Monroe

Campbell? Italian Photo Seller Offers Mixed Portrait Lot

Six cabinet photographs priced at $1.25 plus six favorite and four diamond photographs. A watercolor page with orders over 4.00 is offered. Likely a retail or mail order note from CAMPBESLLI.

Campbeslli

Peanut Market Shows Broad Advance Across Region

Signs of activity in the peanut market point to a general price rise of about a quarter of a cent per pound with further increases possible as stock on hand remains well below last year’s level. A Norfolk firm reportedly sold 119000 bags yesterday, though this is unconfirmed. The Gwaltney-Brinkley Peanut Co quoted prices for various grades and forms including farmers goods 24 to 26 cents per pound and shelled Virginia and Spanish peanuts ranging up to 25 cents per pound.

Norfolk Gwaltney-Brinkley Peanut Company Smithfield Virginia

Sewall Praises Virginia Beach as Delightful Resort

Arthur Sewall endorses Virginia Beach as a premier coast resort noting warm water for safe bathing, lack of under toe, fifty miles of beach, surf bathing, a fine hotel, accessibility, and welcoming surroundings. He predicts it will grow popular once widely known. Wood's Sarsaparilla advertised as beneficial.

Sewall Virginia Beach Bath Pannill

Steamer Northampton Sails from Bay Line Wharf Today

The steamer Northampton departs Bay Line wharf for Old Point at 10 00 am 1 00 pm and 4 00 pm with return trips from Old Point at 11 30 am 2 30 pm and 6 15 pm Fare is 25 cents for each trip The trip is described as cool and delightful Ju27 11

Northampton Bay Line Old Point

Cotton market and weather summary with prices and port data

The report covers cotton prices in New York and New Orleans with futures for August and October, U S port receipts and Northern spinners buying 16 145 bales last week, exports and world visible supply declines, and Southern spot markets holding steady amid fair business. It also notes balloon ascension events and a local cough remedy advertisement amid a calm but stormy weather outlook.

Liverpool New York Jaurissess New Orleans

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