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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1896
Page
5
A busy Sunday with reports of multiple shootings and local incidents. Included are arrests for threats on King Street, a fatal funeral procession, public meetings, and notices of church events and social gatherings in the city and surrounding county.
Local notices advertise Brome Quinine Tablets with refund if ineffective and promote home goods from J. S. Crawford's Perntiture and Carpet house. A.J. Phillips offers winter stock, dress goods, meres, blankets, gloves. Chas. J. Welton & Co. clears hats at reduced prices. Dr Weck offers eyewear services.
An old newspaper ad lists cash only sale prices at Hammill's 320 High Street with bargains on children's caps towels handkerchiefs and dress goods priced to clear. Breslauer Anthony and Levy Jacobs at 114 and 200 High Street promote reduced stock and low prices as a fair place to deal.
Shipping updates from Washington detail movements of eight ships including the Marblehead Monterey Monongahela Yorktown Minneapolis and Marion with arrivals at Latakia Mersina and Santa Barbara plus routes to Tranto Antegoa and Pagoda. A separate note reports John Jackson arrested after stopping a Seaboard Air Line mail train near Chestnut Street and Rave Avenue. a hearing is planned.
Messrs G M Reynolds Co sold the Maupin property on High Street housing J J Bilsoly Atlante and Pacific Tea for 23050 and M Rosenblum bought The American Trous e for 18550. Mrs Sable Vercel died at her son in law Emanuel Bernard's home 104 South Street aged 66. Andrew Joseph Gillerlain died at his parents home 210 Linenin Street aged eight or nine, with funeral services scheduled this afternoon at Central M and Church and St Pauls Catholic Church respectively.
Saturday evening Walter Davis and Wim Franklin played with a pistol. when Davis urged Franklin to shoot, the weapon fired, striking Davis in the arm. He was taken home on Glasgow Street where the ball was removed. No arrest followed as the incident was deemed accidental.
Attempted burglary at J. C. Wainwright & Son oyster house on Middle street. intruder frightened away leaving buckets, no oysters taken. Merr Diegs inspected the premises. Separately, thieves boarded the sloop Mayflower near Alid-We street, breaking the cabin and stealing a gun and field glasses. Police investigate both incidents.
The February report shows 14 total deaths with 9 whites and 5 colored. Males numbered 12 and the note highlights ten miles as a factor. the data marks a strong showing for the city of this size.
In Berkley a pedestrian, Sallie Anne Woodhouse, was killed near the water works by a northbound express of the Norfolk and Southern. An inquiry cleared the railroad of blame. Funeral details follow for Mr. William H. Woollard at South Norfolk Baptist Church and for Mr. J. Hathaway with services at Armstrong Memorial Church. Louis P. Noros, of Fall River, connected to a polar theory note, is mentioned with trousers linked to Dr Nansen.
The Parker bill advances after a tense House session with heated exchanges among members. The measure passed 28 to 1 and moves to the Senate with debate over constitutional convention and related appropriations.
Virginia’s Friends of Silver urge county and district meetings to organize for delegates to the St Louis National Convention and electors for the silver ticket. Alex J Wedderburn of the American Silver Organization urges non partisan duty while noting plans for rail transport and hotel rates. Joseph Jefferson reportedly plans New Orleans winter home.
Prominent ex Supreme Court figure Dr. Meade’s widow Mrs. Parnell noted for philanthropy, while prison work and tobacco economy show regional shifts. Reports cover convicts, charity board findings, church efforts, and budding baseball plans alongside assorted local visits and incidents.
Edenton NC reports Branning Manufacturing rents Col Mitchell store on Broad Street while WH In Shoropel company store is prepared. Interior of Hand store at Brow and Kine streets destroyed by vandalism. two men arrested by Officer Prate as suspicious. Local residents Edmund Alexander and Thomas Armistead visit town. Miss Penelope McMullen returns from Elizabeth City with cousin. Lida Wilkinson hosts a large party on Granville Street Friday night.
In Elizabeth City North Carolina on March 2 special report notes revival at the Methodist Church began Sunday night. Preacher Troy Isuk and S Tinckwell will preach at Olive Branch Church midweek and St T Varn at Opis Church Thursday night. Jessee Whitson shows improvement after steam Wpe explosion incident at Blades Lumber Company mill. Caplin Cachwathider of the yacht An vie visits town. William Payner sustained a foot injury at the Jewell Scott marine railway on Dry Point.
Miss Susie White and Lille Minter return from a visit. Interest growing in Sunday aerobics at the Methodist Church. Mrs Bud Shields ill under doctor care. Robert Moore sentenced to four years in state penitentiary for killing vardines at Scotland Neck. Mr Mveritt returns from coast hunting, reports plenty of geese and ducks. New River oysters praised. Virginian subscriptions available via agent Mr Highsmith.
In Enfield on March 2 Special guest M W Carpenter of Baltimore visited town. J H W Trunter and Athey Garvey of Rocky Mount were present. Poo Cox of Strauss Bros Richmond worked with country stores. Spot Wicks travels to enlarge photographs. I L Howard of Tarboro also in town.
Sallie Wood of Argo visits her brother Mar W R Wood in Nasville with Tempsy Datthe and Sithel Roberts of Durham. They return from Newbern fair claiming a fine time. Mr Wiggins of Wilson assists Wallace Batchelor in selling fine horses today.
G Wilkins stocks a large shed filled with dry wood and top quality free burning coal from Thacker Coal specialty. If rain threatens, customers can rely on ample dry wood and clean coal. Phone 918. High Aspect office 209 and Ill County Street.
The advertisement promotes sale of serge and mohair in black and navy goods, dress fabrics, indies and children’s clothing, with prices around 60 cents per yard and one dollar for some dresses. It highlights clearance of gent’s suiting and broadcloth, urging customers to visit to save money.
The Horses Home announces rebuilt stables at 618 Middle Street offering services for saddled horses at 12 dollars per month and 2 dollars per head for horses. They provide teeth filing for 2 dollars and guarantee medicines on hand. They invite all horse owners to visit.
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