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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1897

Page

3

Norfolk post office transfer officiated with full stock account

The transfer of Norfolk post office from Acting Postmaster Trice to new postmaster W T Anderson began with stock recounts showing about 12000 dollars in stamps and envelopes, double the amount recorded earlier. Trice and Long depart with office in good order while salaries start anew and depositions for the Young Wise contest begin next week.

Norfolk Postomce Trice W. T. Anderson Trive James W. Long Young D. Tucker Brooke Lee Britt Suffolk W. DD. Groner Belfast Ireland Birmingham England

The Prisoner of Zenda at Academy of Music

Daniel Frohman’s Lyceum company presents The Prisoner of Zenda at the Academy of Music Monday with Isabel Irving Maude Odell and a star cast. The production promises sumptuous staging and strong demand for seats as many familiars from the Lyceum company appear.

Daniel Frohman Lyceum Company Air Frohman Iayeceum Company Isabel Irving Maude Odell Howard Gould Robert I. McClannin Walter S. Hale Arthur Elliott John Findlay Mervyn Dallas Rk. J. Dunstan Myron Culice Vaughan Glaser Benjamin Mantleth Jenry Talbot Grace Reals Prisoner of Renda Academy of Music Mr. Frohiman Bruce van Wyck Dowel Froham Lyceum Plocess

Weather forecast for Tolar and surrounding regions

Forecast and general conditions for Tolar. Fair in Washington Delaware. March 7. For Virginia: showers early, then fair. For North Carolina: local showers, interior mostly fair, colder with northeasterly winds.

Tolar Washington, DE Virginia North Carolina

Inaugural in Spain Elicits Cautious Interest

Madrid dispatch reports McKinley’s inaugural address made little impression in Spain. Local press questions the reserve of the new president and voices suspicion over his past and Secretary Sherman’s stance in the U.S. Senate.

London Madrid Central News McKinley Spain Sherman United States Senate

Port Calendar Sun Rise and Tide Times

Port calendar lists sunrise at 6 27 a m high water 12 23 a m and midnight low water 5 42 a m and 8 p m forecasts for tides and daylight.

Port Calender

Government to hold maneuvers in Cada lonia province

In Madrid on March 6 the government announced military maneuvers will be held in the province of Cadalonía to counter any suspected Carlist movement in that region.

Madrid Cadalonia Spain

Powers of Europe Concluded From First Page

Lord Salisbury remains tireless amid ominous times as he attends a Cabinet council at the city, hours at the foreign office, and a Lords speech on Crein policy. A May 15 note labels the moment premature and notes Colonel John Flay’s advance booking of Carlton House Terrace in London as ambassador designate amid looming arrangements.

Lord Salisbury Foreign Office House of Lords Hay John Flay England Carlton House Terrace Earl of Caledon Mlay London

Colonial Tea Kindly Supports Sanatorium Fund

The Infant Sanitarium managers thank the public for its support at the Colonial Tea hosted by Mrs. Horton Myers on March 1. Donations of oysters ice cream candy and money aided a net balance of 22 toward urgent building work for free access to life and health for city children.

Virginin Bosch Horton Myers Eeeeresens Nance Cnces Sca

Albert Stahl Wallpaper Shop Patronized by City Notables

Albert Stahl, noted as the tidiest wallpaper dealer on Church Street opposite St. Pauls, enjoys the confidence of the best citizens. Recognized as an artisan in his craft, his work is exceptionally well done and moderately priced.

Albert Stahl Church Street St. Pawl's Ele

Striking miners face famine near Norway and Aragon

In Ishpeming Michigan on March 6, two hundred miner families near Norway and Aragon face starvation as strike demands at the old rate are rejected. The Seaboard Air Line is cited, while local unions and charities struggle to help the affected workers and their households.

Ishpeming, Mich Norway Aragon

Recital Series by William A Jones at Preemason Street Baptist

A series of organ recitals will be given by Mr William A Jones organist and choirmaster of Preemason Street Baptist Church on the 25th of the month. Well known singers will be featured at each recital and the series highlights music by leading composers. The announcements note that performers will appear a few days before each recital.

Wiliam A.jones Preemason Street Baptist Church Wil Beught Will Jend

Furniture Ad Seeks Half Price Sale On Carpets

A New York furniture company promotes furniture and carpets at half their original cost in a column today. The claim appears bold yet continues with a careful examination of current prices and value.

United States Corbett-litzsimmons Globe Novelty N. Sth Street Phila New York Furniture Company

Spave You Sum Peem Made Sole Shoe Ad

Three solid leather soles with double shanks worn by policemen railroad men painters carpenters boatmen blacksmiths and other mechanics. Your name and business line are recorded with the date when purchased to show wear. Visit Heller's One-Price Shoe Store 46 Bank St Opp Courthouse.

Heller's Bank St Opp

Professor Paseo Offers Advice at Bank Street Shop

Advert states Prof. Paseo has furnished a flat at 60 Bank street over Wilson's shoe store and will consult on all affairs. He claims to advise on business love law divorce reunites separated and helps all overcome evils. Free ad and $1 for a few days more to advertise, usual fee $1 and $2. Mention of shoe buyers at Hofheimer's and Mundell's shoes at half price. Beecham’s Pills for over eating.

Paseo Bank Street Wilson

Local B R Ights and Social Miscellany

Local items note Lent season, residents returning from trips, and social visits in Norfolk. Mentions include City Attorney Paylor returning from the South, Hugh Conley from Pittsburg, and Archibald McArn visiting on Holt Street. The Norfolk District W C T U plans meetings at First Baptist. Southern States Telephone charter recorded in city.

Attommey Paylor Hugh Conley Pittsburg Bonita Leroy Shields Washington Hev Archibald MeaArn South Corona John T. McNair Holt Street Norfolk W. CT. U First Baptist Church Ridnay Southern States Telephone Company Balthmare Tazewell Taylor James City Clements Seaboard Air Line Washinton Cy Ia. Jenkins Bains Lesle Cantrell Graham United States Cincinnati Marshal Cross Pickett-Buchanan C. V Camp Hall James J Warren C. A. Smith Cumberland Street Queen Street Methodist Church Epworth League John L. Berkley Board of Harbor Commissioners W. J. Leitner New York City Ama Lruce Louise Thurman Princess Anne Avenue Nicarapua Falls Mauch Chunk Baltimore and Ohio Atlantic Drs. Jackson and Payne Main Street Commercial Place Dornin Buck Throp Iman Greenville County N. C Messrs. Vickery & Co Mainstreet Virginia Beach F.L. Grandy Hyslop Charles Cleveland M. Jrayton Dee Allen N.Y

Peerless Salvation Oil liniment praised for rheumatism cure

A customer testimonial from Wm I Brown of Strebinger I House Cleveland claims Salvation Oil cured twelve years of rheumatism after one use. The ad notes the liniment sells for 25 cents and lists multiple local outlets including Cannon's Titarmacy, 420 Delaware Avenue, Alfred West, 210 Main St, Bort F Wolmes & Co, 76 Main St, and Heistands Atlantic City Drug Store.

Salvation Oil Wm. I. Brown Strebinger I House Cleveland Cannon Alfred West Main St. Bort F. Wolmes & CO Main St Heistands Atlantic City Drug Store Vai

Eye specialist notice at Greenwood's on Main Street

Dr CG C Jones offers eye examinations at Greenwood's 11th and 12th March with free exams and reasonable charges for food items. More Kodak supplies arrive at Greenwood's 158 Main Street along with Dykes patent self locking bicycle name plates and silver novelties. China clocks expected soon.

CG. C. Jones Ogain Greenwood's Wth Greenwood S. Dykes Greenwood’s Main Street

Special White Goods-Wrights at 870 Manin Street

India Linens offers embroidered linens and muslins at well below value. Fresh new goods are sold at 25 percent discount. Call and see them at Special White Goods-Wrights, 870 Manin Street.

Wrights Manin Street India

Winter Shoe Markdown at J. Thomas & Co.

We list large lots of winter shoes including men's tans at 3 dollars and 5 dollar values, black calf lace and congress styles, plus I C Burts Indies previously 5 dollars now 3 dollars. Located at 154 Main Street, J Thomas & Co., Shoes.

Turner Myen Congress I. C. Burt Main Street J. Thomas & CO

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