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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1897
Page
5
A compendium of courthouse events, street scenes, and municipal updates covers court actions, road conditions improving after rain, a rail yard move, a beagle gift, and plans for Pythian Castle construction. Weather shifts and public notices thread through daily life in Norfolk circuit and surrounding counties.
The advertisement touts Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as the standard family remedy for colds coughs and lung diseases. It claims the medicine is a lasting cure not a palliative and is sold in large household bottles at a higher price to ensure effectiveness.
Judge A S Watts grants a charter to the Pythian Tlail association with D T Brownley Virginius Bull J T Whitehurst B Frank Vaughan and Samuel T Montague as incorporators. Capital stock ranges 12600 to 25000 in $100 shares held by Portsmouth Lodge No 16 Atlantic Lodge No 24 and Seashde Lodge No 80 with multiple lodge divisions subscribing. Officers named include President John C Summers Vice President M G Irving Secretary C T Bland Treasurer W C Corgett and a lengthy list of trustees and directors.
Last night Rev W Frank Wisher was installed as pastor of the Fourth Street Baptist church with welcome addresses by Rev Dr A E B Owen of Court Street. Dr J J Wall spoke to the church and Rev Claud W Duke delivered the charge. Fisher, about fifty, son of Rev William Fisher, has preached five years with notable Baptist leadership in Bedford and Lynchburg. He is described as a tall, fine looking man and comes with strong commendations.
The Hastings Court admitted the will of Jams Hammill, dated June 1856, to record. John W. Revelle of Baltimore qualified as administrator, with $600 yearly to his mother and directions to invest surplus. On his mother's death, Hammill bequeathed all real and personal property and life insurance to his brother Edward Hammill, who declined. John H. Revelle then qualified as administrator.
Col. SK Rt. Griffin announces he has taken charge of Mrs. Kate A Anderson’s stock of crockery glass ware notions and fixtures. Creditors are asked to come forward for prompt payment and all who have claims are to present bills. Stock to be sold in the usual course of trade until further notice.
Two unknown Black men broke a window at the Levi store on County Street near Green, stealing three pairs of pants valued at 15 dollars. Officer Brittingham observed the scene ~2:35 to 4:10 AM, found the brick, and no suspects yet. Mrs Levi and neighbors heard nothing at the time.
A council discussion urges macadamized streets and alternative stone fills. A suggested resolution proposes macadamizing all unpaved streets, buying stone instead of shells, and letting prisoners break stone in leisure to supply material.
The Lovett's Boston Stars performed at Kirn hall to a full crowd during Lent. Tar surpassed prior shows, and Frank Reynolds entertained with multiple character impersonations. Beemer's singing Lil's recitations and violin pieces pleased the audience and earned a larger house for future appearances.
Overnight between 3 30 and 7 a m intruder broke into the office, ransacked desks, and stole a representative's spectacles and a few pennies. The eyeglasses are of no value to others but will cause great inconvenience if not returned. Victim promises no questions if recovered.
HF to the Inaugural. Do you want a new hat W. E. VIRNELSON & CO Spring Hints. In all the latest standard styles W. E. VIRNELSON Until Saturday Night 27th. Will sell those Tic and 1.00 shirts in our window at 37c. All fall and winter clothing at prime cost. The prices marked in our window will inform you what we are doing. BRESLAUER & ANTITONY The Great Coat in Dress Goods wall GCionks Extended Three Days. Lene unre Ask to be shown our large and pretty assortment of embroideries which have fest arrived. A. J. Phillips Oxford Hall. Have your shirts made to fit by Charles R. Welton & Co. Hats sold very cheap. Look at Thou. We are giving the greatest bargains ever offered in men or boys clothing but only for a limited time. LEVY & JACOBS 200 high street Wall paper decorating upholstering carpet cleaning and laying Hair mat tresses remade Everything done of gold at 1.5 CRAWFORD'S Furniture and Carpet House.
Fort Nelson chapter D A R held its regular meeting at Mrs A Butt s home. Mrs James E Maupin reported on the National D A R Convention in Washington. An ancestral address by Mrs John C Mimerson and Mrs Walter H Taylor featured General Thomas Mathews and John James Gregory. Miss Mary Parker spoke on John Hancock and Revolutionary heroes.
Hastings Court began its March term before Judge A S Watts with deeds admitted to record since the last session. Notary H J Watts and administrator Et al EK John were sworn, bond set at 5000, and a certified will of James T Hammill ordered recorded. A charter was granted the Pythian Fault association.
In Currituck G. WL North Carolina on March 4 the Superior Court in session jailed a bacon colored negro named Jayad Leo, about 140 pounds, who says he left Portsmouth Virginia after nearly killing a colored woman there. He claims all sections apply to him at this time.
The funeral of the title daughter of Mr and Mrs Dintel Shea was held yesterday at their residence 25 Henry Street. Rev Brady conducted the services. The remains were interred in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Miss Tessie Perebee of Camden Courthouse N G visits her sister Mrs W J Berkley on Stout Street. W J Moore travels to Washington to attend the inaugural. The Misses Kline are visiting in Washington.
President McKinley and guests attended a formal reception with a large party. The event featured dancing in the hall, supper in a decorated room, and a late return to the White House after cheering crowds.
A gas leak from two six inch mains beneath Tremont and Boylston streets caused a massive explosion at six this morning. The blast shattered glass, toppled cars, and fire damaged nearby buildings. Six are dead, two fatally, and about fifty others injured or shaken, including several named victims and responders.
City residents are among the dead and injured after a powerful explosion as three streetcars halted near Tremont and Boylston. Cars lifted, debris flying, and fires spread. ambulances and police descended while shops and the Hotel Pelham suffered damage. The blast possibly stemmed from a spark at a Mount Auburn car, lighting a gas main along Louiston Street.
In a New York Law Journal analysis of a New York Court of Appeals opinion, Judge Haight clarifies that mere flirtation does not create a breach of promise claim. The decision requires a definite offer or agreement to marry and a meeting of minds, with explicit or implied commitments to wed.
A roundup of stage news notes from the era: Wilfred Clarke will perform with AupUs in Dade while Broo Howards completes a new Arum tl Ameri tite. Oliver May plans a midseason return. Anna eld sails for Europe. Premiscuse newly rewritten with a first act by Henry Aliller. Sarah Bernhard offers aid to banish the high theatre nar. Sara Isendall and Carroll Johnson reportedly join ministrel- ly next season with Peimrose and West. Mary EB. Wilking writes a new work to be produced in Boston. Piracy arrests under new laws target unauthorized song and play copies. Bradley-Martin ball costumes depart for rest. John Ware praised for Mrs Ebbsmith’s absence from his repertoire. Frederick Warde’s Iskan der portrays GreekTurkish conflicts in the fifteenth century.
Last year the corn harvest reached 12 283 000 000 bushels. London music halls employ 12 000 workers. Calves in Coquille Valley Oregon fetch 4 to 6 dollars for next season. Brownsville Oregon tannery seeks restart. Walnuts and butternuts are being grown in Whatcom County Washington. Patrick Lyons sold 20 000 bushels of wheat near Walk Wal la Washington at 75 cents per bushel. Burnley Inc operates 60 000 looms with 30 000 on short time and 6 000 vacancies.
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