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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1897
Page
6
The Suffolk town council plans a closed session to name salaried officers amid a large pool of applicants. Officials discuss potential retrenchment and possible office consolidations to save funds.
Special grand jury weighs criminal counts with several felonies listed as true or not true bills. Bond posted for Herman Scheider, others jailed or discharged. a chain gang sentence for two men. A physician, Dr Grancer, colorer, was thrown from a horse on Washington Avenue and severely injured. he was removed home.
The notice extols Daggers Springs in Virginia with promises of excellent hospitality, refined mineral waters, mountains escape, and amusements. It invites readers to visit, experience the new proprietor's four decades of experience, and enjoy walks, drives, and social events. Several named visitors from Washington and Baltimore are listed as arrivals.
In Berkley Miles I Jones died at his home on Eleventh Street about 12:80. He leaves a wife and two sons. Funeral preached by Rev Mr Dalen of South Norfolk. Remains to Magnolia Cemetery. William Clark arrested for vagrancy, thirty days in jail. South Norfolk Sunday school picnic at Bob Cole's Turf near Campestella bridge. Miss Northrup of Captain Nancoet family returns to Brooklyn. Miss Gussie Wood leaves for Charlottesville to attend Teachers Normal. Water company places public drinking fountain at Eleventh and Liberty and Town Hall. Mr GB TI Darden opens store at Berkley avenue and Liberty. George T Wrenn tearing down old buildings for iron fence and beautification. Lawn party by Miss Stanley Rodgers Sunday school class for M E church organ fund. Excur sion for Christian Sunday school on Berkley Military Institute campus at 6 o'clock sharp.
The document details pleas and testimonies by conspirators to aid convictions, noting leniency for first confessors and the need to rely on accomplice testimony. It cites Sergers of mercy, public safety aims, and a plan to end incendiary crimes in Portsmouth. Davis and his wife are linked to related events near Norfolk, with bail decisions pending.
Atr and Davis and his wife faced charges for robbing Alice Middick of 275 dollars yesterday. Key testimony from Alice Riddick described the theft at her home then at the park, and Cora Davis identified the suspects as the same visitors.
Portsmouth June 29 1897 lieutenant A H Only explains to editor that Harris Nickel Plate Show erected two tents on Sunday one for horses and animals and one for the employer to shield workers from sun asserting the work was a legal necessity and humane action.
Judge Portlock and Judge Woodhouse presided in Norfolk County Court yesterday over motions to quash indictments against Joseph Richardson and Monk Montague for conducting gambling tables at Ocean View. Montague’s indictment was ruled defective and dismissed. Richardson’s indictment was sustained after previous delays tied to a local crusade against barmen.
The Virginian reports a circulating rumor that the Athletic baseball team may move to Portsmouth. It notes little substance beyond owner letters to John Grady asking about purchase, with no reply or action taken. It also notes John Dickerson, son of Hallowell Dickerson, has become ordained and will lead three churches in Norfolk county next week.
At Seaside Lodge I of T last night officers elected include George S Bell P G H T G Parker P C George H Leleh Vv Csst Be White prelate Wdf Capps M of W W T Hodges M A James Stroud I G W E Reallins O G W C Neville organist.
Yesterday in county court the following officials qualified for service. B. J. Vaughan Justice of the Peace Pleasant Grove district. R. I. Lambert Justice of the Peace Tanner's Creek district. L. C. Fentress Deputy Commissioner of Revenue Second Revenue District of Norfolk county.
Last week County Court approved John Loomis for a liquor license at Pinner Point. Today Norfolk and Carolina Railroad petitions a rehearing arguing the site is too close to their tracks and would cause harm.
The ad extols Pearline as the safe choice for washing clothes and cleaning, warning against dubious imitators and peddlers. It urges buyers to avoid questionable substitutes and to demand Pearline from trusted grocers, signed by Pyle of New York.
Fronting on the Atlantic near Virginia Beach Virginia the newly equipped and furnished hotel offers superior comfort under the management of a popular Virginia hotel man. For particulars write GEO FREEMAN Iverness Ian Virginia Beach Va.
Red Sulphur Springs in Montrob County West Virginia advertised by Hon Levi J Morton of New York as improved by him and endorsed by top medical authority. Product claimed to treat lung diseases throat catarrh nervous prostration dyspepsia and more. Write for rates circulars and testimonials to Humphreys & Co proprietors.
One of the most delightful resorts in the mountains of Virginia. Waters include Sulphur Alum Alkulime Mineral Chilybento and Preestone. Special rates to families and large parties. Send for pamphlet from Mrs. Davidson, Proprietress, Millboro Springs Bath County Va.
Norfolk firm advertises Duval patent roll true praruples claimed as perfect remedy for leaky hollow tubes. Claims fast insertion by any chylneer and warranted to stop aks. Includes mentions of Norfolk Iron Works GEO W. DUVAL & CO No 15 Water Street and related machinery patterns.
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