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Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1897

Page

3

Great crowd buys at Hofheimer's yesterday

Report notes a large, orderly crowd of buyers at Hofheimer's for a sale yesterday. Mun sell's offered celebrated shoes at half price. Buckingham Lithia Water promoted clear and sparkling. 20 bottles sold for $1.00. Street address 614 Church street appears in the listing.

Seaboard Air Line J.T. Highs Harris’ Springs 8. C M. I. Dodson Atlantic Hotel Burrow, Martin & Co Hofheimer’s Munsell’s Buckingham Lithia Church Street Buckingham Lithia Water

Declaration on Economy and Taxes from a Presidential Address

A historical declaration urges strict economy, reduced public expenditures, and no new debt while stressing revenue reform. It advocates thrift taxation, protection of soldiers and orphans, and a disciplined Congress to restore confidence, promote industry, and avoid war by arbitration and fair tariffs.

United States Nothne Congress Treasury Robels Nome Thei

Newest Discovery Ad Highlights Painfree Teeth Extraction

An advertisement touts painless tooth extraction at N. Dental Rooms, now at 234 Main Street, Ennes. It targets patients seeking relief and promotes the dentist mh2-4t as the contact.

Main Street Ennes

Epworth Revival Draws Large Congregation at Epworth Methodist

A large crowd attended revival services at Epworth Methodist Church last night. Rev Dr Lettwick preached a fine sermon while pastors Rev W J Young and Rev Dr Garland, with Presiding Elder Rev W H Atwill of Cumberland Street Methodist Church, assisted. Attendance and interest are rising as services continue twice daily at 1 am and 7:30 pm.

Epworth Epworth Methodist Church Lettwick W. J. Young PD. D J. Pow- OW Garland Preshiing Bilder W. dl. Atwil Cumberland Street Methodist Church

Curious Three Inch Fish Found in Water at Local Hydrant

Jim Pebworth retrieved a neatly developed three inch fish from a glass of water obtained from the hydrant at his business. He preserves it as a curiosity and may show it to the Water Department. The fish may have grown from a much smaller early stage, the only plausible explanation for its presence in the pipe.

Jimn Pebworth Water Department

Couple Weds at Pearl Little's Home in James Street Ceremony

Mr John Russell and Miss Pearl Little united in marriage last evening at 9 weback at the bride’s father’s home 198 James Street. Rev W S Lacy of Second Presbyterian Church officiated with Mr Osborne as best man and Miss Capps as maid of honor. A large reception followed.

John Russell Miss Pearl Little James Street W. S. Lacy Second Presbyterian Church Osborne Miss Capps

Congress Set To Start Extra Session In March

President Cleveland declined to sign a labor commission bill, prompting party leaders to organize the House for a broader committee structure. McKinley plans an extra session proclamation for March 10 with an initial ten day delay before Congress convenes, aiming to begin work promptly.

House of Representatives Reed House Tdian Naval Committee Committee On Congress Capitol Nme Commission Labor Commission Ceveland Chtisie McKinnney John Jhays McKinley Shington

Norfolk Street Railway Men Freed After Accident Death

Motorman George Sumner and conductor Burton of car No 43 faced murder charges over the death of Wile Ramsey but were arraigned, no prosecution appeared, and both were discharged as the hullabaloo over the accident receded.

Norfolk Street Railway Company George Sumner Burton

Local Transit Officials Cleared After Nottingham Accident

C T Hall and John Estelle motor man and conductor of the car that struck 3 year old Laban Nottingham were arraigned before Justice Tomlin but discharged due to insufficient evidence of criminal negligence. Chief Dornin ordered arrests of those in charge of vehicles causing street injuries. Sailor L C Chamberlin, disorderly on the ny Line stemmer, was arrested and sworn in court. John Thompson a white man aged 60, said to be a hob o for ten years, was sentenced to jar on bread and water for begging on the streets.

T. C. Hall John Estelle Laban Nottngham Tank Street Justice Tomlin Dornin Pers Sons L. C. Chamberlin John Thompson

Marriage License Granted to John I Russell and Pearl De Laru

A marriage license was granted yesterday to John I Russell and Pearl De Laru, both white.

Mnarvringe John I. Russell Pearl de Laru White

Property transfers in Charlotte and Calvert streets

W. TS Trice and others sell to N Burruss property on Charlotte street for 300 dollars. M A Verner and wife of Pittsburg to William H White thirteen lots on Calvert street for 6000 dollars. Henry Drewry transfers interest in Smith street property for 5 dollars and other consideration. Paxton Pollard to Mary W Gault lot 11 on Brazier street for 300 dollars.

W. TS. Trice N. Burruss Charlotte Street M. A. Verner Pittsburg William H. White Calvert Street Henry Drewry William Drewry Smith Street Paxton Pollard Mary W. Gault Brazier Street

Sally Batorod and Others in Assumpsit Damages Case

Sally Batorod Kelly and Borum versus John Tt Lane claim son assumpsit damages of 500 dollars. It, Blozam and W. A. Blozam stand as sumpsit damages totaling 100 dollars.

Kelly and Borum John Tt. Lane Blozam W. A. Blozam

Quieter in Canea as shops reopen after crisis

Cannea March 4 The town shows a calmer look than last time with fewer Mos ters about and a sense the worst of the crisis is past. Shopkeepers largely kept doors shut but a slight revival of business is noted as normal activity resumes.

Canen Novera

Southern Dulldine and Loan Association Conference Opens

Knoxville Tenn March 4 The conference of stockholders met here this morning Judge S J Hayes of Jackson was chosen president and work began Ven Stties represented by more than 400 delegates The conference will last three days and a plan to wind up the affairs of the association is expected to be agreed upon.

Knoxville Tenn Southern Dulldine and Loan Association S. J. Hayes Jackson Iaw

Worn-out Shoes Exhibit At Heller's One Price Shoe Store

Old shoes on display illustrate how long different workers wear them, with buyers' names and trades recorded by purchase date. Heller's One Price Shoe Store at 46 Bank Street near the courthouse invites inspection.

Heller's One Bank St. Opp

Unclear textile ad fragment with mismatched phrases

A fragmented store notice describes wool suitings and hosiery with inconsistent pricing and color options. It mentions two colorings and fancy tops in plain and striped effects, plus Misses Fast Black Hosiery sizes and a questionable price note.

Diliec

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