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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1897

Page

3

Norfolk Court Binds Exemption Claim In Liquor Ordinance Case

Judge Hanckel rules against George Camp in City of Norfolk v George Camp. The Goodrich liquor ordinance bars selling liquor after midnight and reopens at 6 am, with no exception for dining rooms during meals. Camp, who runs a bar on Church and Union streets, is fined 20 dollars plus costs for violations.

Hanckel Corporation Court Goodridge City OF Norfolk George Camp Goodrich Camp Church and Union Streets

Police Court Docket Dries Up Minor Offenses

The Police Justice disposed of a unusually small docket. Drunks were fined $2 each, two were dismissed. James Gordon, for making a nuisance, fined 32. Cases against Charles Toldick colored for stealing Lugo Wortington, Koloredd, and Jen Croodson, maintaining disorderly houses, and Daisy Green colored for making a nuisance continued until next Tuesday.

James Gordon Charles Toldick Lucto Wottington Koloredd Jjen Croodson Daisy Green

Townend and Booth Reservoir Avenue Property Notice

c. FE Townend and Mattie A Booth are linked to a property on Reservoir avenue with a value noted as 1 80. The fragment suggests a legal or ownership record involving the two named individuals. No further details available.

Emmanuel Chapel Day Nursery Chartered for City Children

Judge Wanekel grants a charter to Emmanuel Chapel Day Nursery to care for children during the day while mothers work. Capital stock comes from contributions for land and buildings, with rent not to exceed 230,000. Officers include Rev. O. S. Barten president and Mary F. Rowland matron. Directors are John E. Wales and George Loyall with Taylor and Taylor.

O. S. Barten D. CD Taseweol Taylor W. FL. Taylor John EF. Wales George Loyall Mary Fi. Rowland

Norfolk Trust Company Assigns to Trustee in Liquidation

The Norfolk Trust company in practical liquidation assigns to Thomas T. Willcox as trustee. Directors authorize the president W J Travers to deed and transfer all assets to the trustee to secure trust expenses and pay several bills and notes held as collateral to relieve debts and pay depositors.

Norfolk Trust Company Thomas Sf. Willcox W. J. Jravers Thomas TT Willcox Lst Marine Banks J. Barry A. S. Martin Marine Bank J. J. Barry

Paine's Celery Compound Promoted as Spring Remedy

The advertisement touts Paine's celery compound as the world’s only spring remedy. It claims to cure disease, purify blood, strengthen nerves, and restore health through spring use in March April and May, endorsed by physicians and prominent practitioners.

Paime Paine Prine Phelps Maine

Deed Transfers Land in Princess Anne Wytheville and Ocean View

The document states that any remainder is distributed to stockholders pro rata. It transfers land in Princess Anne county at Ocean View and in Wytheville plus all property of every description. Tie is empowered to take possession, make an inventory, and collect debts due to the company. Debts are paid from assets with preference to none. if funds are insufficient, pro rata. Any failure could affect other city banks. Assets fully cover liabilities.

Princess Anne County Ocean View Wytheville

Lovett Resident Leaves for Waverley Va Business Trip

Lovett avenue resident M. W. Johnson departed yesterday for Waverly Virginia on business. John Sharpley of Kelly avenue has two pressed brick front dwellings under construction on South Kelly avenue boosting the avenue’s appearance.

M. W. Johnson Lovett Avenue Waverley John Sharpley Kelly Avenue 9. L. Spaine Kirnhall Brambleton Lodge

Fight at Queen and Smith Ends in Interference

Two colored women fought on a doorstep at the corner of Queen and Smith streets yesterday afternoon drawing a crowd. The second entrant’s mother rushed in with a long bonom stick and demanded to see the assailant. The injured daughter turned to provide details when a man arrived and settled the matter.

Queen and Smith Streets Sallie

Exports by William Lamb & Co for Casjner & Curtin

February exports cleared by William Lamb & Co for Casjner and Curtin show a value of 138,714 and January totals to date. The report references a Pontoon area and a seaward tally with unclear figures due toOCR errors.

Wiliam Lamb & Co Casjner & Curtin

Tragic Streetcar Death May Prompt Lawsuit

The father of the boy killed when struck by a street railway car Sunday may sue for 10000 dollars. Attorney Tilton says witnesses can prove the car was running with current on and brakes open.

Darnces Witte Hameny Tilton Rameay

To Cure a Cold in One Day Lrome Quinine Tablets

Claim for a one day cure with Lrome Quinine Tablets offered by druggists. Refund guaranteed if it fails to cure. Includes timing notation sp8 tu thu jsat7m.

Concert at M. C. L. A. Hall for incurable charity

A Norfolk concert is planned for next Monday night at the M. CLA hall featuring many of the city's leading artists. The event benefits an incurable patient and organizers urge public support.

Norfolk

Dolson finds relief with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm

Mr Frank Dolson of Sault Ste. Marie Michigan was confined eleven days and spent 225 in doctors without benefit. He was cured by one bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm costing 25 cents and has not been troubled since. For sale by all druggists. Special sale patent medicines at cost Burrow Martin Co.

Doctor Kins Frank Dolson Sault Ste. Marie Mich Chamberlain

Alderson's Successor Named At Democratic Meeting

A Democratic meeting considered the resignation of its chairman. The resignation was accepted and a private vote praised the retiring chair. Captin Washington Touglar, a progressive Democrat, was chosen to fill Anderson's unexpired term, with N Dalby elected as the new member from Athintic ward.

Cis Willeo Eventur Ehalfouin Anderson Hi Relatton Dlecord Washington Touglar Eldeen Ma Anderson N. Dalby Athintic Ward May Anderson

Innt s vs Pig toy clash ends with Clants triumph

The much talked of game at the Yoo gym last night drew a fine crowd. The Pigmies showed skill but the Clants won 1 to 0 after two 15 minute halves. Lee Lawler tallied twice from the fifteen foot line amid cheers.

Yoo Lee Lawler Chante Pigmies Butler Arthur Ivy Br. C. Baxter Robert Miautsee Saul Doh Lewler Bishop Lee Lawler Koglage W. al. Ward My. W. OD. Nye Lem Mitr

Prisoner of Zenda To Be Staged At Worfolk

The Prisoner of Zenda comes to Worfolk under Bahmian and Wrabhmans direction with Nat CL Goorwin and Sol. Smith Puessell to witness Monday evening at the Academy. Attendance is expected to be among the season's largest and seats should be secured today.

Nat CL Goorwin Sol. Smith Puessell Sathe Academy Zenda Worfolts Yenda

Meeting of Teachers at Monrth Ward School

A meeting of public school teachers was held at 4 o clock yesterday afternoon at the Monrth ward school. Papers were read by Mrs. J. L. Winston, Mrs. Alice Wharton and Mr. J. G. Martin. A symposium discussed how the authority of teachers extends with talent and how it can be best exercised.

Monrth Ward J. L. Winston Mies Alice Wharton J. G.*martin

Car Coupler Injures Manning at Southern Runway

Charles Manning a colored employee of the Southern runway at Pinners ann lies at St Vincent's Hospital with a crushed arm. The accident occurred while Manning was coupling cars.

Charles Manning Pinner's Ann St. Vincent's Mospital Manning

Runaway youths from Brambleton Ward heads north and south

Paul Britt and Clarence Fentress, both 16 year olds, fled their Brambleton Ward homes last Wednesday. Britt made it to Petersburg before returning, while Fentress continued south.

Paul Britt Clarence Fentress Brambleton Ward Britt Petersburg

Bucking ham Lithia Water Ad at Hofheimer’s

A brief advertisement notes a sale at Hofheimer’s yesterday featuring celebrated shoes at half price. It mentions Buckingham Lithia Water described as clear and sparkling, priced at £0 per bottle and $1.00, with a location at 614 Church Street.

Hofheimer's Mandel Buckingham Lithia Church Street

Penetrating look at cotton seed value and future profits

The February issue of the Southern States magazine, edited in part by Charles W. Dabney Jr., outlines the potential future of cotton seeds and the crop over twenty five years. It argues seed could be worth about 100 million dollars rather than six million and discusses uses for seed as feed, fertilizer, and fuel, plus potential expansion to meet growing demand without harming land.

ialtHimnere Charles W. Dabney, Jr Manura Otto Wabney Sabes Department of Agriculture Sansias

Dr Bull Cough Syrup Endorsed By A Wadfield

A testimonial asserts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup effectively treats cough cold and hoarseness. The note mentions price at 25 cents and lists sellers Cannon's Pharmacy at Bute street Alfred T West Robt I Volmas Co 76 Math Be Husstand's Atlantic City.

Dr. Bull Has Wadfield West St New York City Cannon's Aan Bute Street Alfred T. West ROB T. I. Volmas & Co Husstand Atlantic City

Vague Passage on Land Value and Western Mindset

A fragment discusses cheaper land and cheaper Imbor, suggesting such factors should alter the Westerner's view about a distant prospect or profit. The text is unclear and appears to be from OCR with linguistic distortions.

Onshore Steamship Statta Incident Reported

The steamship Statta ran aground near Wish Woods North Carolina last December. The captain was formally acquitted of alleged wrongdoing. No total loss was reported, but the case will influence precedents in related maritime incidents and medical patent claims.

Statta Wish Wools N.C

Misses Fast Black Hostery Shoes 6 to 11

Misses fast black hosiery style 1B heel and toe available in sizes 6 to 11. Strong local retail notice highlighting product range and fit.

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