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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1897
Page
2
The free coinage of silver draws political interest while Greenwood Bros offers sterling silverware at low prices. The store reports strong demand from general buyers as a mid-summer sale continues and new models arrive in unusual quantities.
A fragmented page shows Shelley's Shoe Store on Bank Street opposite the Courthouse offering a range of sizes and styles including low canvas shoes and pointed toe models. The column also hints at medical ad copy about eye relief and a promotional note for a Miss Germain appearance at 880 Main Street, plus scattered betting and sale references.
G S Griffith of the Maryland Prisoners Aid association recounts a Norfolk jail visit. He describes overcrowding, mixed genders and ages, poor air, and lack of classification. He urges prison reform and better religious services to curb vice and crime.
YT toured Portsmouth city and county jails finding inmates including 3 women and two boys aged 12 to 18. The Norfolk County Jail held 50 prisoners with seven insane. overcrowding and poor air and light drew sharp criticism and calls for reforms.
Norfolk pastor Dr M B Wharton undecided about accepting a call extended by Baltimore Grantley Avenue church. if he accepts he becomes co pastor with his brother Rev Dr H M Wharton and editor of a Protestant newspaper. He loves Norfolk and fears severing ties with his large congregation at Freemason Street Baptist Church. The Baltimore Herald reports the Grantley Avenue church unanimously voted to call him as co pastor. The notice mentions De Witts Little Barry listers as a product promo snippet.
A promotional letter extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for womb displacement and back pain. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. L. Mantow of Milford Illinois describing relief after using the product following childbirth and prolonged illness.
Prof N DuShane Cloward of Washington is named summer special agent for the Norfolk Virginia Beach Southern railway and Princess Anne hotel. He will supervise excursions and lead concerts at the hotel starting July 4 assisted by William H Conley Blanche Yewell and Prof W H Turner. Rehearsals and open air concert plans with the Soldiers Home Governor Woodfin and Colonel Woodsin are set for July 15 with a combined band. 500 chorus tickets are reserved for members. others pay 25 cents.
A new freight service named Ericsson Dispatuh will operate from Philadelphia starting July 1, linking Baltimore via the Baltimore and Philadelphia Steamboat Company with the Bay Line for southbound shipments. The arrangement fills water access gaps after Ocean Steamship lines withdrew, supplying merchants with daily Philadelphia to Southern points service.
Announcement from the Mettowee Dairy urges city and nearby customers to order ice cream for July 4 delivery or shipping at once. The Virginian’s advertising columns missed the notice due to mechanical issues. locals mention it today.
Bathing suits in all sizes for men women and children on sale this week at Levy Lros. Low prices and wide selection invite shoppers to enjoy a refreshing bath experience.
Washington report details rain for today and general conditions for North Carolina and Virginia. North Carolina expected southerly winds along the coast with early morning showers. Virginia musings show fair skies then warmer interior with southwest winds.
Sun rises early, high water at 9:15 a.m. and 9:23 p.m. Low water at 3:18 a.m. and 3:02 p.m. Times reflect local tidal schedule.
The Norfolk Weather Bureau reports 24 hour observations with maximum temperature 87, minimum 72, and mean humidity. It notes departures from normal since January and rainfall totals for the day and year to date, with observer J. J. Gray signing the report.
Reid & Co at 415 Church Street announce a three day exhibition at Clover's stable in Ports mouth to display the Middleton berry plant. The firm presents Middleton as a large robust plant suited to Southern climate, asserts exclusive selling rights, and notes September delivery to the South with February March local distribution.
An advertisement touts De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve as instantly relieving burning and skin diseases and claiming unequalled healing for cuts bruises and wounds. It lists J M FP Pratter Truitt Smith and R L Wilson as sellers.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Also offered are guaranteed eye glasses prescribed by Dr Week and sold by Burrow Martin Co with Pride 85 cents per box.
The first Niagara Falls trip of the season will depart Norfolk on Tuesday July 1 via the Washington steamer at 6 am with a connection to Baltimore and Ohio for Niagara Falls direct via Pittsburgh. The trip crosses the Allegheny Mountains by daylight. Round trip fare is 8 dollars with further details available from Arthur C. Lewis, Southern Passenger Agent, under Atlantic Hotel.
In the Court of Law and Chancery Judge Martin chaired a session with a twelve-person jury. The sole case heard was Smith Milk Co. of Ohio versus L. Shefsky over a flour delivery refused by the defendant. The jury awarded $90 to the plaintiff, and a motion for a new trial followed.
Justice Tomlin presided as Wille Padden charged with shooting John Hunt on Water Street faced committal to jail for trial. Mary Billups jailed two months for razor attack, sentence reduced to 20 dollars and costs. altercation led to refund of money. Estelle Johnson fined thirty days for robbery with appeal to Corporation Court. Nathan Yegal fined four dollars for assault, appeal and bail set. Mary Thomas fined for assault, Mary Austin held for lunacy commission. Mabel Dozier fined for disorderly conduct. Property transfers note Woodson C. Colee to James E. Itheredge in Ghent for 8000 dollars. Public notices include One Minute Cough Cure ad and balloon event at Ocean View with performances by Brand Trio. Beecham's Pills advertised for sick headache.
Stockholders are called to meet Thursday evening July 1 1997 at 7 30 at No 4 Berkeley Avenue Werkley Virginia. Poster Black president and Giro T Tilley secretary signed July 2.
Kate P Virnelson widow of the late William F. Virnelson, aged years months, died Tuesday at her residence in the Point district. The funeral from First Baptist Church will be held Wednesday at 3 PM. Friends invited. (Petersburg papers copy.) Baskerville widow Bettis Alexander Baskerville dies in Baskerville June 6th 1897. Richmond Dispatch please copy.
The Manufacturers' Clothing Company is hailed as a modern marvel among the world wonders for offering extremely low prices on summer clothing. The ad touts men's crash suits linen suits and other cooling garments while promising unbeatable bargains and cool comfort for sweltering days.
A Norfolk convocation meeting on June 28 1897 mourns the death of Rev Dr Garten. Clergy from Norfolk Suffolk Hampton Portsmouth Berkley Smithfield and visiting bishops eulogize his leadership charity and steadfast faith, noting his illness and final reflections.
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