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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1897

Page

2

Desirable Hall and Lots Offered on Main Street

Well He TRICE CO lists real estate options including 884 Main Street 211 Matin Street a rear lot 18 Church Street and a desirable hall on Church Street once the old Opera House with details suggesting sale or lease of multiple properties in a historic district.

Columbia Building Grent West Mind Land Co Dike ‘Street Marelall Avenue Brambleton NANCT Esteert Ftonnole Dock Church Street I Bank Campbell's Wharf Bermuda Street Main Main Street Matin Street Opera Howse

Burruss Son & Co. Commercial and other business paper

Burruss Son & Co offers discounted commercial and other business paper. Loans negotiated on favorable terms, city bonds and other securities bought and sold. Deposits received and accounts payable. Interest on time deposits. Base deposit boxes for rent. Cable transfers to Europe. Letters of credit issued to principal cities of the world.

Ysenposits atBase ceDrawe Europe Cvedit

Dr O C Jones to Visit Norfolk at Greenwood Bros

An eye specialist Dr O C Jones will visit Norfolk at Greenwood s Bros on March 10 11 and 12. Remember the dates and see the new eye care tools. A large lot of ad supplies is available with Dew 818 and other brands.

O.c.jones Norfolk Greenwoods'Bros Galland Greenwood's Association Norfolk College Hall W. I. Irvine J. H. Willcox H.W. Feild T. A. Willams Hey C.J. Holt Robert Johanson J. EA. Wall J. HH. Wathers Ginrieh G. A. Wield CL Brooks de Rotinehan A. Nash Ww. Co. Wal Sollettings Iss W. WU. Irvine Collins Col. Geornie Taithird UT. J. Nottinghammt Beerutary J. TL. Willcox le. Sheldon Mer. Treibert Smith Charzee Miarein ISSI W. P. Irvine Issi—Building Committee Oll John J Roper Co. W. Weaver Charon W. Dbd Reynolds Ius Gitseman Mir Charles Tk. Lowsom Mas Viewrnie Last Wen Main Street

Thirteenth Y M C A Anniversary Program Held

The article details the Y M C A thirteenth anniversary celebration with a large committee, reserved seating for boys and members, a long program list including choir, orchestra, and hymns, and notes on past and current membership totals and organizational history. It highlights a 1897 annual report, membership figures, and the evolution from earlier reorganizations to the current prosperous association.

Y. M. Cy Alout Academy of Mustc Oelock Crees Amessrs C. Couper Hectorion Moessra N. Aa. Coggsdhale Reno Marks AL Ikeeling Do Berry Aarthur J. Odell Albert Odell B.A. Odemd'hal Wred M. Vv. Dandlert W. Or. Vellines W. Wilbur For. Real W.od. Irnest Ve. Coafer W. Od. Nye TP. Oc. Baxter J. J. Kinlter J.W. Sotler W. 2. Coates Oen Boys’ Gospel Army Onn Dbesh

Appointment of Pan- VI to Norfolk Virginia Beach rail line

Me I I IL Pan- VI is named general freight and passenger agent for the Norfolk Virginia Beach and Southern railroad. The appointment marks a milestone in the line’s history as Pan- VI, a bright progressive railway man, assumes an administrator role with Atlantic Coast Ling duties. His early career and rapid ascent are noted, with praise for prompt attention to passenger and freight service.

IL Pan- VI Norfolk Virginia Beach Vine Pan- Hill Jie Ameoaf Atlantie Ocean View Roy Uanailis

Vague Parish Services Schedule At Virginia Beach Chapel

A garbled notice describes an Episcopal chapel schedule with services at the Virginie Beach chapel and Master Shore chapel. It mentions weekly afternoon meetings and a visit by The Westiow on March and April, with Wednesday and Thursday times listed as 4 oclock in one instance.

Ameoun Iy Sinadas Weaision Virginie Beach Virginia Mareh Uv

Funeral of Mrs Mary S Millson at Dr Reed’s residence

The funeral for Mrs. Mary S. Millson was held yesterday afternoon at Dr Jne S. Reed’s residence, 19 Bank St, at 2 p.m. Rev. Messrs Tucker and Lioyad officiated. Honorary pallbearers included Gen Dare Maj Tivine 7 1% Whitehead J 7 Letst Aective-ALa]. Hiehard aylor Dr I J Wield Dona ton Myers ier Melnitorh Reid Greenswood Geo Cheansberlain. Interment followed in Cedar Grove cemetery.

Mary S. Millson Jne S. Reed Bank St Tucker and Lioyad Olferating Gen Dare Maj Tivine Whitehead Letst Aective Ala Hiehard Aylor I. J. Wield Donaton Myers

Bargain Hosiery and Medicines From Buckingham Lithia Water

5900 Baies Mandel's Philadelphia shoes Miseese and childmen joust wl haty their value to go the sane Way Hofheiner's Toeatent medicines reduced to wholesale price re My BROW MARTIN CO Buckingham Lithia Water clear and 20 bottles $1.00 014 Church street

Mandel Philadelphia Hofheiner Martin & CO Buckingham Lithia Water Church Street

Wharf Improvements at Warehouse No 1 in the south wharf area

Merchants' and Miners' Transportation company advances a major upgrade to wharf No 1. A new enclosed shed will extend along the warehouse, widening the dock front to about 70 feet, with 2,500 piles driven and new flooring laid. The plan includes replacing the façade, strengthening piling, and modernizing the dock, aiming for completion within six weeks of starting, plus future office building discussions.

Warehouse No. FT Merchants’ and Miners’ Transportation Company Lhe Com- Welt

Swindler Pitches Coal Deliveries in Mourth Ward

An unknown malefactor in the Mourth Ward swindles neighbors by claiming he can place their name on a list for coal deliveries. He asks for a dime as payment. He has not yet been arrested.

Nesro Mourth

To cure ailments with quinine tablets on one day

A fragment advertises a laxative remedy labeled as quinine tablets marketed to cure a condition. It mentions a price of 25e and lists show days and times. The readable text is garbled but implies a quick cure claim and scheduling.

Dreaded Pneumonia Warned By Cough Remedy Claim

A fragmented reader note claims a cough remedy from In Erippe prevents pneumonia with thousands using it and no pneumonia cases reported. The piece asserts the remedy is safe, effective, and cheaper in 2 and 5 cent sizes, urging cautious use.

Erippe Shambertat i Pneutonis

Fragmentary Medical Note Citing Dr Weck Advice

A garbled historical snippet mentions HEGEL, Somes, and a Dr. Weck advising redler relief. The text contains misspellings and unclear names but references eyes, headache, and a medical remedy. It appears as a fragmented street-side or publication note with possible proper nouns misread by OCR.

Mag Redler Dr. Weck

Weather Forecast for Towny Washington March 6

Local showers followed by fair conditions in Virginia with westerly winds and colder nights. North Carolina sees showers and partly cloudy skies with southerly to easterly winds. Sun rises 6 23 a m sets 1 05 p m high water 11 02 a m 11 27 p m low water 6 07 a m 7 10 p m

Washington Virginia North Carolina

Norfolk Virginia Beach and Southern line upgrades under way

The Norfolk Virginia Beach and Southern road begins standard gauge conversion between Norfolk and Virginia Beach with heavy rails and through service planned. A new terminus at Brambleton Ward will host a passenger station. A New York syndicate controls the line with Alfred Skitt as president and plans to link with Western railways, boosting through service to West Virginia, Ohio, and Virginia.

Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Southern Road Norfolk Virginia Beach Lne Brambleton Ward New York New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Alfred Sklitt Broadstreet Jackson & Sharp Company Wilmington Del Sarfalk and Western Nor- Tol Norfolk and Western Wirwinks Beach West Virginia Ohio Virginia

Duman Arrested on New York Warrant Over $40 Charge

Alfred R. Duman, known for sensational claims of a Norfolk mafia, was arrested by Detective Heppel on a New York warrant for obtaining money under false pretenses two hours earlier. Bail set at $160 by Justice Tomlin. Norfolk authorities delay extradition pending the Cerabel case resolution.

Alfred R. Duman Norfolk Jor Gernaced Heppel New York Tlee Justice Tomlin Duniin Geracci Cerabel

Colley Memorial church public worship schedule

Colley Memorial church hosts morning service at 12200 and 72 with the theme Rest and an evening service The Loving Father Christian Endeavor at 4 and Ginn Lambert's Point Presbyterian conducts at WH with Mr Harry L Walton and Air G Frank Beach Arrand Cl Rally set for Sunday at 2 pm Second Presbyterian church pastor Dr W S Lacy preaches tomorrow at 10 00 am and 7 30 pm Friday school at 9 00 am Young Peoples prayer 7 pm First Presbyterian preacher Rev A T McCarrow Cheatham SC to speak tomorrow at 11 00 am and 7 30 pm Sabbath school 9 20 am Young People 6 43 pm

Evangelist Dr W W Leftwich Holds Epworth Services

Special services at Epworth church led by Dr W W Leftwich draw large crowds each morning from 11 to 1 and at 7 30 in the evening. Saturday morning at 10 offers talks for children and men, with a 3 o'clock afternoon session in the sanctuary. The renowned preacher delivers powerful discussions attracting broad attendance.

Epworth Shurch W. W. Leftwich Fehhildren Sanutary Sellow

New Great South American Kidney Cure Delivers Quick Relief

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. The remedy rapidly eases pain in the bladder and urinary passages in both men and women, relieves water retention, and provides immediate relief. Sold by WALKE & WILLIAMS, druggists, 103 Water Street, Norfolk, Va.

Walke & Williams Drugprista Water Streat Norfolk

We Can Show You Old Worn-Out Shoes For Sale

Advertises worn leather shoes with double shanks for various workers. Claims distress wear details tied to purchase date and price of 2 090 dollars. Promotes storefront near Courthouse and other products and examinations by Dr. Week at 152 Maltin Street.

Dr. Week Vye Gale Maltin Street

SOUTH'S ARBOR DAY Fostering towns with trees along Seaboard line

The Seaboard Air Line forms an industrial department led by John T. Patrick to develop the region traversed by its 950 mile system. Arbor Day, March 17, will see tree plantings in towns from Portsmouth to Atlanta, each tree named for the planter, with picnics and merriment as towns beautify to attract prospectors and investments.

Seaboard Air Line John T. Patrick Patrick North Carolina Great Seaboard Wyerette St. John Seaboard Portsmouth Atlanta Carch

Freight War Among Railways Rumors of Rate Restore Debate

Cumberland Gap Dispatch initiates a rate war on the Norfolk and Western Railway triggering potential widespread reductions. The Joint Traine Association met in New York to press for restoration of old rates, arguing political pressure and competitive rebates influence shippers. If N and W maintains the cut, member roads pledge concerted escalation. if they concede, rival lines will follow swiftly.

Cumberland Gap Dispatch Norfolk and Western Railway Norfolk, and Western Association New York Norfolk and Western Baltimore and Ohio Jrailroad Baltimore and Ohio Joint Trade Association

Special Notice to the Virginian readers on souvenirs

The Virginian offers beautiful souvenir pictures titled OUR TIFADES AND OUR FLAGS for ten cents and a two cent stamp. Include the coupon from another column and mail to The Virginian office to secure one or both portraits of Confederate leaders and their flags.

The Virginian Virginian Office

Cotton market declines amid Liverpool and New York declines

The cotton market shows declines across regions with Liverpool spot sales at 4 000 bales versus 67 000 last year while New York futures slip 1 to 3 points. Spot New Orleans falls 1 16 to 1 8, and U.S. crop movement figures show steady in sight totals, with Memphis Cotton Exchange noting activity.

Liverpool New York New Orleans

A D D Redeense Parsee Dred ASpoeisht Purchases Bogey

A physician to the pear buys a handsome Dhysichin feature that excites friends and colleagues. Hood's Sarsaparilla is suggested to build up the system and prevent childish nose taters, as Gov endorses Hood's.

Hood

Dusy Stare Special Fates Highlight Bargains

Bargains this week at Levy Los 841 Main Street with dress fabrics and garments priced from $1.08 to $1.45. Includes dress skirts and latest styles as part of a special sale event.

Jae Levy Los Main Street

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