Sailor Victim of Theft Convicts in Corporation Court
In the Corporation Court, Marle Goings was convicted of stealing $100 from Melvin O'Brien, a White merchant sailor, with $66 recovered by Detective Arrington. Goings received one year in the penitentiary. George Davis, colored, jailed a year after being caught breaking a window at N Abramson in Commercial Place. Police court notes show multiple fines and short jail terms for various defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
Marle. Goings
Melvin O'Brien
O'Brien
Avon Street
Arrington
George Davis
N. Abramson
Justice Tomlin
Jennie Banks
Mary N. Robertson
Rosa Tee
Susie Wiliams
David Hope
Nancy White
J. A. Dewes
Att A. Dewes
Property transfers and marriage licenses listed in local notices
Transfers show Philip Seibel to Louis Seibel a one third interest in multiple lots and improvements on Queen Hawk Brower High Charlotte Doyle Fen church streets with 3000 dollars. Louis Seibel to Philip Seibel a two third interest in a east side Church street lot and three fourths in 73 Cove street for 4200 dollars. Shelton trustees to Mrs W A Walker a Princess Anne avenue lot and improvements for 650 dollars. Remley to Mrs James D Addington a York street lot for 6000 dollars. Marriage licenses issued for Peter A Rogers and Gertrude Williams and Adeline Williams both colored in St Ward district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Seibel
Louis Seibel
Queen and
Hawk Streets
Brower Street
High Street
Charlotte Street
Doyle and
Charlotte Streets
Fenchurch Street
Et Als
Baltimore
Bain sale vs. Gain administrator of Simily Bain
In court yesterday McG Bain filed a sale action against Henry Mel Gain as administrator of Simily Bain deceased. Proceedings indicate sale action and party roles in the court of law and chancery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Law and Chancery
McG. Bain
Sale
Henry Mel. Gain
Simily Bain
Souvenir Pictures Offer From The Virginian
Special notice invites readers to obtain beautiful souvenir pictures titled Our Heroes and Our Flags. Priced at ten cents plus a mailing stamp, the set features portraits of Confederate leaders and soldiers. Readers may cut the coupon in another column and mail or deliver ten cents or a two cent stamp to The Virginian office to receive one or both pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Virginian
Southland
Virginian Office
Weather and Cotton Market Roundup in Cotton Belt
Cloudy weather grinds cotton belt activity while Liverpool spot sales reach 10 000 bales as futures fall 1 to 2 points. New York futures decline 4 to 5 points with 111 100 bales traded and May 7.07 7.08, August 7.17 7.18, October around 6.72 6.74. New Orleans futures drop 5 points. receipts estimated 2 200 to 2 700 bales with varied iso figures. United States port receipts total 9 057 bales versus 13 456 in 1886 and 15 086 in 1895. Southern markets hold steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Belt
Liverpool
New York
New Orleans
United States
Schedule Change for Norfolk Old Point Steamship Service
The Old Dominion Steamship Company releases a new timetable effective March 1 between Norfolk and Old Point. Weekday departures from Bay Line wharf occur at 11:30 p.m. and 4 p.m with an additional 7:10 p.m. from foot church street on weekdays and Sundays. Outbound from Bay Line wharf to Old Point is at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4 p.m. Returning weekdays include 1 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Sundays run at 11:0 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.. 6:15 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heorge W. Duval & CO
OLD Dominion
Old Point
The
Old Dominion Steamship Company
Norfolk
Leave Bay Line
See How Our Two Dollar Patrol Shoes Stand Up
We display worn half shoes showing three solid leather soles with double shanks. Worn by policemen and many trades, each pair records purchaser name, business, and purchase date to show wear. Visit Hellda's One Price Shoe Store at 6 Bank Street and the Courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksmit's
Hellda's
One
Bank St
Nervism cure ad touts with Dr Gresho and Dr Greene
An advertising piece promotes Dr Gresho's Nervism Noiews Tape and Dr Greene's Nervura as blood and nerve remedies for nervousness weakness and systemic symptoms. It claims rapid, thorough cures and offers free consultation from Dr Greene at 25 West Fourteenth Street New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Green
Lgr. Greene
West Fourteenth Street
New York City
Oil Storage Ordinance Discussion and Meetings Concluded
A discussion on oil storage ordinances in the city notes two Fire Committee members warning of potential issues. The author, living outside city limits, questions direct impact but expects indirect effects. A newspaper report spurred the Ordinance Committee to meet, with local merchants and officials attending, yet it adjourned for lack of merchant input.
Two Bodies Identified After River Drowning Inquiry
A coroner's jury ruled both bodies found at McCullough's dock accidental drownings. One, initially believed to be Sai Durgess, was later identified as Sam. the second, named Villiness, was last seen at the wharf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sai Durgess
Sam
McCullough
Darkey
McCullough’s Wharf
Clever Detective Brubaker Recovers Stolen Pocketbook
Seaboard Air Line detective Brubaker used a ruse to recover a stolen purse from a suspect in North Carolina. The thief fled and his wife surrendered the bag with money and railway tickets. The owner praised the officer and offered a kiss for the recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brubaker
Seaboard Air Line
N. C
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Ad Offer
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a guarantee that druggists will refund the money if it fails to cure. The copy notes a price of 25e and a shorthand code SP8-1U.
Popular Clairvoyant Pasco Draws Crowds on Wl Bank Street
Hundreds consult Prof. Pasco the clairvoyant at Wl Bank street and praise his guidance, fueling word of mouth. See Dr Weck about your eyes as all glasses are patched and guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasco
Bank Street
Dr. Weck
Thousands of Visitors Pour Into Washington for Inauguration
Crowds from across the Union converge on the Capital for Major McKinsey's investiture. Southern travelers, rail and sea routes via Norfolk and Newport News report full steamships and hotel congestion as Admiral Bunce's Norfolk steamer carries Navy units to join the parade. An army contingent led by Colonel Hasbrouk proceeds by river to the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Republic
New York
Ohio
Oil Dominion
South
Norfolk
Major McKinsey
Baltimore
Admiral Bunce
Old Point
Army
Artilery
Hasbrouel
Jerely Rain
Local Brevities and Events Highlight City Activities
Breezy conditions and rough river scenes accompany daily life as Down Point work proceeds. Community alerts include a false fire alarm, religious services on Ash Wednesday, and itineraries of residents traveling to Washington and New Orleans. The Marya, Algon’s sister ship, docks with cargo. Reginald Woindexter recovers from elevator injuries. J J Rowlinson speaks on Heaven. Norfolk Virginia Beach and Southern railway appoints M Penniel as general freight and passenger agent. preparations continue for freight rate changes from Norfolk and Western.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Down Point
CL. V8. Blackwell
Milzabeth City
N.C
Los i
Old St. Paul's
Loy
S. S. Dotson
Aujntic Hotel
Attimore
W. J. Foster & Son
J. Page
Washington
Marya
Algon
Algoa
Lucius Merritt
North Street
Seaboard Air Line
New Orleans
D. P. Blount
W. 4. Morton, Jr
Jal
Princess Anne County
Albert Stahl
J. Bulford
W. Ol. Walford
Baltimore
Norfolk and Western
Reginald Woindexter
Washington Taylor
J. J. Rowlinson
Second Foplist Church
Union Mission
Penni
Feneral
Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Southern Railroad
Summer health board meets to report weekly work
The first summer meeting of the Board of Health convened at noon with Drs Newb, McCormick, and Chiles, Inspectors Pettis and Kiet, and Street Inspector Butt present. Ninety nuisances were reported last week, thirty four abated. oyster floats remain unpickedet, no floats seen at McCullough dock, floats elsewhere kept away from foul water as instructed. The board adjourned after no further business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Tlealth
Dra. Newb
McCormicl
Chiles
Pettis
Kieti
Butt
Steary Street
McCullough
Schooner A C Wields Runs Aground Near Smiths Point
The schooner A. C. Wields under Captain Paine, carrying lumber from Norfolk to Baltimore, went ashore Friday night below Smith's Point at the Creal Wicomico river mouth. The H. L. James will sail from Washington to receive the lumber from the Fields, with expected mooring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballimore Sun
A. C. Wields
Paine
Norfolk
Baltimore
Smith’s Point
Creal Wicomico River
H. L. James
Washington
Rheumatism Cured by 25 Cent Pain Balm
After eleven days at home and $25 in doctors without relief, Mr. Frank Dolson of Sault Ste. Marie Michigan was cured by one bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm costing 25 cents and has not been troubled since. For sale by all druggists Buckingham Lithia Water Mine Drink 20 bottles 1 00 614 Church street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dolson
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Chamberlain
Buckingham Litha
Church Street
Mirey
Jo O
Khrey
Death of Willie Ramsay Under Inquest Into Street Car Injury
An inquest into the death of six year old Willie Ramsay, who died at St. Vincent's Hospital from injuries after a collision with streetcar No 3 on Norfolk Street, was held. Motorman George Sumner testified he slowed as the boy darted from behind another car and was struck. The jury ruled death from injuries inflicted by the Norfolk Street railway car but did not assign full blame, while attorney Tilton indicated he would sue the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Ramsay
St. Vincent's Hospital
Church Street
George Ramsay
Justee Ashburn
Offles
Cove Street
Corner Avon
William Hi. White
Street Railway Company
Air
John Cr. ‘Tilton
George Sumner
Tnn
Ramsay
Tilton
Sumner
Local Couple Wed in Washington D C on Norfolk-Washington Steamer
Mer. GB. J. Bilck Jr and Mrs. Win Malbon of the city wed in Washington D C after traveling by steamer. They were joined by the groom's father Mrr I D Blick, his sister Mrs Stesa Stewart, and the bride's brother Mr George Whitehurst. The couple plans a trip to New York after the inauguration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer. GB. J. Bilck, Jr
Win Malbon
Washington
D. C
Mrr. I. D. Blick
Stesa Stewart
George Whitehurst
New York
All Wool and Silk Suits Offered at Moderate Prices
An advertisement for Our North Window features All Wool and Silk and Wool Mixtures in suit patterns priced at $2.73. The copy promotes the fabrics as nobby cheap and good, with contact at Joseph Brown, 210 Church street, Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Brown
Church Street
Norfolk
Bargain Store Ad Offers Wide Clothing Discounts
Readable text outlines a sale listing several garments and accessories with reduced prices. Items include shirts, linen cuffs, corsets, wool fabrics, Misses hosiery, a brown cloth coat, window shades, fringed shades, and decorative wood silks, all marketed at low wholesale or sale prices. The ad mentions multiple brands or store cues and notes limited color options for some items.
J F Sarg & Sons Artificial Mother's Milk
An advertisement for J F Sarg and Son's artificial mother's milk touts a German patent process and claims it as the only healthy substitute for mother's milk, urging physicians' guidance and noting retail availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Sarg & Son
Burrow's Drug Store Ad Seeks Local Customers
An old classified blurb advertises John W. Burrow's Drug Store in Virginia. It notes a storefront salesroom with items and local branding, inviting shoppers to visit for goods and services. The readable text emphasizes the store name and location in Bis Worekole, Virginia.
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Shieh
M. Hy
P.O
Christian's World Yard
Wast Lovitt Avenue
Mri-St
Boston
Mnoés
Milmnér
Mike Pean
Lake Side Oil CO
Cleveland
Duke Street
Yarmouth Street
Ae Men Drug Store
Churen Street
Port Norfolk
J. Irvin Bittner
Port Norfolk Land Company
Hecerstown
J. Irvin
Main Street
Ben. Selig
Dward G. Avery
Jladdington
Cichester
Engqgisil Pennyroyal
Chichester Chemical Co
Philadelphia
Boggard & CO
N. C. Jalstr
R. Anna Giering
Baltimore Street
Mil
Willoughby Avenue
Muarch
W. D. Southall
Park Avenue
Hrambleton
Brewer Street
Salis
AB BR. Batcilmlder
Bute Street
Ingil-Gt
Boceini
Wright's
Minin
India
Wolfanan
J. T. Harris
Harris’ Springs
8. C
M. T. Dodson
Atlantic Hotel
Burrow, Martin & Co
Hofheimer's
Mundell’s
Burrow, Martins& CO
Marie Young
Wihitiwor i
Justice Tamlin
Vffenders
Alex
Slitehins
Reformatory
Edward Holloway
Len Allen
Ernest Brown
Mattie Brown
George Jones
John White
Charles Thorourhyood
George Stratton
Peter A. Rogers
Gertrude Williams
Suita
Oza
South Mons
Ronvak
Efoniis Eholds
Piquest
Yestorday
Kianhood
Erie Medical
Buffalo, N.Y
van Wyck’'S Academy OF Music
Georgia Cayvan
Buchannan
Squire Kate
Marreh
Mary Pennington
Willoughby Tch
A. Wrenn & Sons
Vinion Street
L. B. Firey
M. D
Mainstreet
Bettew
Vo& CO
Atx
Doxen
Watt
Brette
Main St
New No
Elias Ball
John W. Burrow
Larnary. Bis
Worekole, VA
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