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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1897
Page
8
In Raleigh a night-time robbery ends with a man shot by two store owners as they defended their premises. The report links Halifax county political strife over a stock-lease bill to broader party disputes. Gov Russell condemns Odum in a heated exchange over post offices and penitentiary power.
Raleigh March 1 Special session notes bills for Tennessee centennial representation railway charter and election commission creation. House rewrites revenue bill striking out license tax for physicians lawyers and drummers. Winston-Salem Southbound Railway incorporation passed then reconsidered. Senate names Guy Barnes public minister and labor in Raleigh printing. Tobacco interests oppose leaf tobacco warehouse cuts, bill withdrawn. Investigation into Senator Pritchard election fraud ongoing. Morton testimony cites a $1500 bribe offer from a Republican county committeeman.
At Atlantic Collegiate Institute last Friday the William Gaston Literary Society presented a season’s finest entertainment. President Greenleaf presided as Miss Kate Blarris and Miss Ethel Blythe performed a piano duet showcasing exceptional piano artistry.
Mir Prank Mateniin left for Baltimore to attend a business college. Miss Annie Parrish of Hertford visits her uncle T D Byram. County Commissioners meet at the courthouse in March. Charles Lansbury, formerly of here, now in Norfolk, visiting. Rev Davis preached at Magneta Street Methodist yesterday afternoon. Rev Watson preached at Macedonia Church at 3 pm Sunday.
John Daniel and Jim Morrison left for Richmond to attend Smithden Business College. Nettle Gilliam left for Washington DC. A. M. Austin runs nightly shows at the courthouse this week. Civil Court begins this week. O J Moore returned from New Bern after attending the fair.
ATLANTIC CLIVY Captain W S Tooker of Avenue A was reported improving yesterday. Mr Callis of Mathews county is the guest of Mr lope on Colley avenue. Mr Thomas Freeman of Faort street has been very for some time. The Ladies' Ald Society of Letes wre meurial church will meet this afternoon at 3 o'clock with Miss Carrie Lambert on Avenue aA. Mr Clifton Curry of Fort street has been quite sick but is said to be improving. Mr W S K Rock of Fort street is a the silver key with yellow bow of r rb bon at the bed found Sunday. Rev bk Be Dudley preached two excellent sermons Sunday at Central Avenue Baptist church. Six new members were received in the church three in the morning and three in the evening. Mr and Mrs W TD Murray lost by death Sunday night at 11 15 o'clock their little eleven year old daughter Sadile May. The funeral will take place from the residence on Colley avenue this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
A historic note reports mud removal from Central Avenue improving travel, Mir 4. Also in town, W Jennings is indisposed at home on Johnson Avenue. The Sewing Circle of Huntersville MGE church met at Justice Hawks's residence. Infant Lorraine D P O White aged two months died at No 69 Outten Street yesterday at 2:30 PM. funeral at 3 PM from residence.
A private telegram received by a relative of Dr. W P Tebeau states the report of his suicide in Cleveland is true. The family has no details and no further news has been received at this time.
Save The Children. Dr Bull's Cough Syrup praised by customer Elmer F Baker of Blandon PA as a quick relief for coughs colds and croap. The ad promotes 25 cent bottles sold at Cannon's Pharmacy Alfred T. Wiest Robt I Tolm Res Co Heistand's Atlantic City Drug Store and other local outlets.
Louisville shortstop Joe Dolan arrives in the city and promises a standout season in the big leagues after a strong Virginia League showing. The report notes promising fielding, expected batting improvement, and mentions other Virginia League players like Jack Wentz, Jesse Tannehill, Claud McFarlan, Fred Clausen, John Cavanaugh, and Titch Lindsay moving toward major league play.
Local society notes record meetings at Park Avenue residence and church events on Park Avenue. Mr. Benjamin Franklin Patrick dies at 111 Granville Avenue, aged 26, with funeral arrangements pending. Various visits, receptions, and meetings noted including Epworth League and Rosebuds at Printly Methodist, with fundraising and entertainment programs. The cost of an election in New York is listed as 31.03 per vote.
Maritime notes list vessels cleared sailed and in tow with origins destinations and cargoes including br stmp Madeline County of York and Yaurariva coal grain lumber and coal movements between Baltimore New York Baltimore Galveston and Rotterdam among firms Wm Lamb & Co North American Transport Co and United States Shipping Co. includes river sailings and barge toad transfers.
The records show sailing or transport listings for Port of New York with crews including Peter C. Schultz and Sherman Tullock assigned to destinations New Haven and Norfolk. The notation mentions Lowery and Zachens in connection with Richmonad.
The schooner Delaware en route from Norfolk to Snow Jill Massachusetts with lumber wrecked in a Friday night blow off Chesapeake. The crew in the rigging survived after the vessel waterlopped and was towed to Cape Charles City by the tug Ponnwood. Part of the lumber cargo was lost. The vessel is described as old and in bad condition. The steam schooner Walker Armington has been hired by I J Merritt for salvage.
The American Queen is a Norfolk Virginia publication by Joseph Brown. The February number offers complete contents and illustrations with excellent fashion pictures and articles. Price is $1.00 per year.
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