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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1897

Page

5

Suffolk Court and Town News Clip Burst with Arrests and Weddings

Henry Channell faced forgery charges after an alleged pants order tied to Capt. W. Ja. Smith. He was arrested, released on compromise, and the case involved Nancy Hanks River damage claims. Brown and Whittaker figures, a day court session, and multiple local marriages, moves, and social notes pepper the Suffolk scene.

J. d. Bowen & Co Channell W. Ja. Smith Pete Bowen Capt. Smith Suf- Trok Wrest Ames

Brambleton Community Notices and Local Movements

Brambleton residents report illness of Little Willie Woodhouse at 704 East Brambleton Ave and family updates. D. M. Capps returns from Heligtime visit with daughter in Washington. Mrs. W. I. Pierce visits sister in Suffolk. Union Christian Temple holds ongoing revival led by Rev. Z P Barrett with growing professions. Orientals Mysteries show at Kirn Hall supports Brambleton lodge activities.

Ill and Visit Notes and Local Meetings in East Carolina

William Flinn of Forts Slyock is in Weldon North Carolina to see his ill relative. Miss Lelw Nosay visits stores in Portsmouth. Epworth League holds a Young Men’s prayer meeting at Leiies Memorial Church tomorrow night at 780 oclock. Miss Jennie Bailey, staying with Mrs I A While on Avenue, en route from Washington BC, heads home to Minabeth City NC yesterday.

William Flinn Forts Slyock Weldon N.C Lelw Nosay Visilinu Mes Portsmouth Leiies Memorial Church Epworth League Oelovk Jennie Bailey I. A Washinton Minabeth City N. C

Local Social Notes From Matthews and Port Norfolk

Mr al. dh Adams of Matthews visited our town yesterday. C J Ward manager of the Southern hotel spent Sunday with his two daughters at school in Ridhomona. Rev J M Farkind rector of Holy Trinity Portsmouth held services at the Port Norfolk public school on Sunday afternoon at 4308 m. He spoke on a Lenten text from Mark Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place and rest. Many attended and had little time to eat. Usual services at 420 PM every Sunday.

al. Dh Adams Matthews, VI Maere Town C.J. Ward Southern Hotel Ridhumona J. 3. Farkind Wwoly Trinity Church Portsmouth Port Norfolk Tie

Humorous Toast Promotes Flostetter's Stomach Bitters

An old advertisement touts Flostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for indigestion bloating and stomach discomfort. It mockingly warns of “abominable twins” of illness and claims the bitters restore regularity and appetite. The copy suggests a wineglassful three times daily.

Flostetter Washington Monument

Souvenir Pictures of Leaders and Flags Offered

The Virginian promotes Confederate portraits and flags as souvenirs for ten cents plus a mailing stamp. Readers are urged to cut out a coupon, send payment, and receive the pictures by mail or at the office.

Virginian Southland Virginian Office Norfolk Virginian

Business Men's Association Contributes to River Harbor Fund

The Business Men's Association has contributed fifty dollars to the fund at the disposal of the permanent committee on local river and harbor improvements. Slatin Pasha, age 40, jokes that his years of captivity with the dervishes do not count, and he amused himself by training horses for circus tricks.

Business Men's Association Slatin Pasha Ely Llization Nee

The Hungry Hosts Concludes On Military Visit Rules

Commanding generals will exercise great care in approving visits to the works and grant only for good and sufficient military reasons. Department heads will monitor compliance and impose discipline for any dereliction of duty.

Local Brevities From the Select Council Tonight

The Select Council meets tonight. Capt J J Merritt of New York is here. Mr S J Anderson has recovered from an illness. Capt W T Marshall left for New York. Capt A Thompson returned from North Carolina. Gas meters are being installed by the City Gas company. Detective Heppel recovered a bicycle stolen from John Riddick. The Y M C A will host a boys gym exhibit this afternoon. Old opera house on Church street may reopen soon. Whites beat Blues 29 to 8 in Y M C A basketball. Water Board received the Lake Joyce Commission report but took no final action. Ted Hall the Baltimore detective will address the Y M C A Sunday. Supt James Siddle returned from Petersburg after his father’s death. Miss Lessie Wendlinger visiting Norfolk, guest of Mr and Mrs Harry D Oliver. Mr J S T G Anderson’s propeller device tested on a harbor boat soon. Messrs C L Liewellen and A S M Vaughan back from a Sandy Cove hunt: 118 snipes, 4 geese, 18 ducks in three days. Participants for Mikady production to meet at 9 tonight at Professor Horses’ office. Dr Claude Lugenider, formerly of Lynchburg, recently passed exam for the U S Marine Hospital Service. We stand No 30 of thirty candidates.

Select Council J. J. Merritt New York J. Anderson W. T. Marshall A. Thompson North Carolina City Gas Company Heppel John Riddick Church Street Y McA Blues Water Board Lake Joyce Commissioners Ted Hall 13Altimore James Siddle Water Department Petersburg Lessie Wendlinger Messrs C. L. Liewellen AS M. Vaughan Sandy Cove Professor Horses Claude Lugenider Lynchburg St. Vincent's Hospital Norfolk Washington, D. C United States Marine Hospital Service Wu Chiss

C A Concert Delights Y M C A Hall Audience

A refined Y M C A program drew a large cultured crowd. The program featured Mareh Clander’s Triumph Out of the Deep, violin solos, tenor pieces, recitations, and a descriptive Guardmount. Mrs Bloy Pullen and Miss Sue Russell presented multiple numbers with Profs Newton Witz and Charles Borjes coordinating.

Y. Alc. A Mareh Clander Om. CO. A Cartrone Manore Bopram Pullen Sue Russell Gsi Tupman

Affidavit Links Mascot Loss to Cuban Escort of Arms

In 1895 the Mascot sailed from Baltimore toward Cuba to recover a wrecked vessel. Reports claim she was blown up by a Spanish warship off Cunha while trying to deliver arms to Cuban patriots. Sanford Douglass's affidavit cites Matt Kersey of Alexandria Virginia as a crew member and was sent to Secretary Olney for action, with Secretary Sherman to review.

Baltimore Cuba Tf Wass Cunha Sanford Douglass George L. Philips Matt Kersey Munscot Ixersey Alexandria Olney Sherman

Free Christchurch organ recital features local artists

The Thursday event at Christchurch promises a successful program with Mr. Miller as organist assisted by J Pé lad Rives Miss Bothell Neely Lucy Alice Jones Mary Thurston P. M. Krueger and J. Loomer. A second recital on March 25 by Professor W W Jones of Presbyterian Street Baptist church opens a series dedicated to music of different nationalities.

Christchurch Miller J. Pélard Rives Bothell Neely Lucy Alice Jones Mary Thurston P. M. Krueger J. Loomer Ww. H. Jones Preemason Street Baptist Church

Glasses and remedies offered by Dr Weck at 614 Church

An advertisement listing eye care with Dr Weck offering proper glasses and relief from eye strain and headaches. Also promotes Buckingham Lithia Water at 614 Church Street and Hopkins Steamed Hominy and milk products with prices.

Buckingham Lithia Church Street

Police Officers Barred at Academy of Music After Incident

Police Sergeant Stevens and about a dozen men were refused entry for free admittance to a performance at the Academy of Music. The incident provoked strong reaction within the force, which plans to avoid the venue in the future. The management claimed the rule came from the visiting company, not from local authorities.

Clairvoyant Prof Pasco Advertising at Go Tank Street

Scores seek guidance from Prof Pasco the clairvoyant praised as the most remarkable man by believers. He offers revelations that readers are urged to try, with reduced rates for a brief period at a new Go Tank Street address. Only 50e. and images to follow.

Pasco Go Tank Street Hfmages

Dr Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills Claim Widespread Cure

Advert lorem asserts rapid cures for kidney diseases in Norfolk and vicinity under Dr Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills. Testimonials claim dramatic relief after short use, with letters from Lowell Mass and a buyer named Edwin G. Vinall endorsing treatment and recommending continued use. Pills priced 50 cents per box, six for $2.60, available by sale in local stores.

Hobbs Sparagus Lowell Mass Lewell Mags Trebbs Tremnedy Co Boston Dr. Hobbs Sparmus Dr. Hobbs Sparagus

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