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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1897
Page
2
Commercial and other business paper notes favorable terms on bonds and securities. Deposits received and accounts invited. Interest on time deposits. Sale of deposit boxes for rent. Drafts and cable transfers to Murone. Letters of credit issued to principal cities of the world.
A remarkable rise in corn shipments from this port is noted with January and February totals up from the prior year. The article details monthly exports, yearly projections, and lists ships and cargoes, highlighting growing demand and potential record outputs for the year.
Over ten years exports of corn from Norfolk have grown from minor to a leading export, second only to cotton in importance. The surge has boosted the city’s status as a premier Atlantic Seaboard port.
Lenten services scheduled by Catholic and Episcopal parishes include St Marys Catholic Church Masses at 620 and 1000 am on Sunday with midweek Stations of the Cross and Benediction for those unable to attend regular services. Sacred Heart Catholic Church lists Ash Wednesday mass and Friday adoration with weekday masses and vesper services. Christ Episcopal Church offers Monday to Friday services with intercessory prayer and church history lecture series. St Pauls Episcopal, St Lukes Episcopal, and other parishes outline varied weekly schedules and Holy Communion services during Lent.
Sunday night in Norfolk a man known locally as a gentledwarf visited a church then left with others. A confusion over timing and a misstep at the steps of the home led to a gathering and an unscheduled rally among friends. The incident concluded without further trouble.
Richard Trawkins was struck with no beer bottle at Tratton's saloon, fracturing his skull and prompting transfer to St Vincent's hospital. Neighbors heard doctors discuss possible surgery, leading Hinkkies to flee to a feuding woman's home before police were called and he was jailed.
Yesterday morning a fire damaged the roof of Whitehurst’s Treasury office on Plinne Street Corner Chesapeaky. The Chimlomoab engine and Wayne House No. 1 extinguished the blaze. Mr Whitehurst sent a box of mints as thanks to the firemen.
The newly appointed postmaster Anderson resigns as Chairman of the Penberitle Executive Committee. The committee is summoned for a meeting on midway night to act on the resignation.
The Cumberland Street Methodist Church announces a new organ of music with the M. CG. AL Orchestra joining the choir on Sunday nights for special programs. The ensemble will perform regularly at the church service beginning next Sunday night.
The early foundation work for the Monticello hotel proceeds under Meo Watterson as supervisor. The contractor for the substructure reports rapid progress with a number of masons on site and the wall expected to rise quickly.
Dr C C Jones, an eye 9 specialist, teams with Visit Norfolk at Greenwood and Tiros. The notice hints at patient appointments and treatment outcomes, urging readers to seek care with Dr. Jones during the scheduled dates at Greenwood’s headquarters for eyewear goods and eye services.
The Norfolk Common Council session discussed securing subway conduits owned by Southern States Telephone for city use and set up a five member committee. Hamlin Avenue between Claygod Park avenues was closed to align with property owners and railroad plans.
Frechsland general conditions for today show fair in Washington with rain in Virginia clearing Wednesday afternoon in the southern portion and Wednesday night in the north. Northern portion will be fair and cooler Thursday with southerly winds turning westerly. North Carolina expected fair after showers in the northwest and north, winds shifting from southerly to northwesterly, cooler Thursday. Port calendar lists sun rise 6 33 a m and set 6 02 p m with tides high at 9 16 a m and 9 35 p m and low at 2 08 a m and 3 38 p m.
Willie Ramsey aged about seven died at St Vincent's hospital after being run over on Church street Sunday afternoon. his death mourned by many. Mrs Kate Belote of 226 Charlotte street died Monday afternoon. funeral set for 11 this morning.
The Vamoose commanded by Capt HH H Stanwood arrived in port from Miami bound for New York with dispatches between a prince and Key West. The vessel stalled en route, was taken over in Miami, repaired at George W Taylor & Co. wharf, and lay at Hampton Roads awaiting better weather before resuming the trip.
President Wales Jr. of the association appoints M L T Davis L Po Ratasts W Jane Belly G P L Bruce and W H Wales to appear before the Councils regarding the proposed ordinance regulating oil storage. Judge Heath retained as counsel.
The article presents Prof Pasco the Clairvoyant whose revelations are described as startling and ambiguous between spiritualism and satanic influence, challenging readers to judge their nature.
Owlne to the additional trips to be made on the 3d Instant due to the Inauguration this company will not have a steamer sailing from Norfolk to Washington DC on the evening of March 4. D J Callahan agent.
G B Tenderson editor of the Daily Advertiser reports a severe cold after Cripple Creek fire. After trying many remedies the cough and cold were relieved by three small bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The high altitude makes it meritorious for coughs. For sale by all druggists.
The Chesapeake and Ohio railway will sell half rate tickets to Washington on March 1 2 3 and 4 with return March 12. Old Point and Washington special departs Old Point Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:00 am through March 4. Also notices for steamship fare to Washington and return, annual stockholders meeting for Riverside Land Company, and marriage notices in Norfolk area.
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