This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1897
Page
3
Mr J T Harris of Harris Springs, DC, says Harris Lithia Water is by far the best lithia water he has used and it has done him a great deal of good. It is sold by M J Dodson Druggist Atlantic Hotel and Burrow Martin Co.
A brisk catalog note promotes three distinct solid leather sole shoes with double sole shanks worn by policemen, painters, carpenters, boatmen and other mechanics. It invites readers to Heller's One Price Shoe Store at 46 Bank Street opposite the courthouse to inspect and record name and trade with purchase date to track wear.
Local ad lists Wright's goods at 870 Mota Street with varied prices for goods such as linens groceries embroideries and fresh foods all offered at discounts and urging customers to visit. Mentions a crowd of shoe buyers at Hofheimer's and Madden's shoes at half price served as promotional filler.
After eleven days confined at home and $25 in doctor bills with no relief, Frank Dolson of Sault Ste. Marie Michigan was cured by one Chamberlain's Pain Balm battle costing 25 cents and has had no further trouble since. For sale by all druggists.
A Norfolk Corporation Court ruling grants a massive charter to the Panamist Exploradora de Amagonas corporation. It plans a general export import business between the United States and foreign nations with capital between two and ten million dollars and 250000 acres of land. The Norfolk office will be primary with options for branches nationally and abroad. Directors include Edward Perrine Samuel Lawrence John Summerfield George Duysters John Mattison Richard Edwards W A Young Burruss and L M W Shields.
Willie Wallace sues Norfolk Virginia Beach and Southern railway for 20000 after a Norfolk court trial. Judge Martin presided as verdict comes in 400 in favor of the plaintiff, subject to the court’s ruling on a demurrer to the testimony. attorneys Po Morris and Edward R Matrd represent Wallace.
Read daily court notes list residents named Gerrie Scott Bulah Poole and Thala Blackwell facing larceny charges tied to property of Archie Corrigan with recognizance release. Other entries include bail set at $10 for Archie Corrigan and Watthe Nast Ings in Avon street house.
In U S Court yesterday Deputy Marshal Cross libelled the schooner Bonita for wages and costs. The case involves the Merritt Wrecking Company versus the steamship H Maxby and related maritime claims. W. Ellis is said to receive 125 dollars in seamen wages.
Acheson and Harden filed suit against J. C. Norsworthy in the Court of Law and Chancery seeking damages in the amount of $500. The record notes the assembly of parties and claims in the case.
Property transactions listed include Granby Street extension with £1400 involving W.C. Paxter as trustee to W. IL and IL. Trice et al and Duke Street property transfer valued at $3500 from W. Vi. H. Trice et al to Charles Davis and a separate £4500 transfer among the same parties.
Three months after introducing NXXX Square Butter Water Crackers the Pox Bakery reports Major J B M Wright unloading two cars today, bringing total shipments to fourteen and over two hundred thousand pounds. The firm praises Wright as a skilled, indefatigable salesman and credits him with strong statewide recognition.
After a severe cold from a Cripple Creek trip the editor found relief with three small bottles of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. The remedy eased cough and cold, even at high altitude, and the publisher recommends it, noting available from all druggists.
The Norfolk District W C T U will hold its annual meeting at First Baptist church on March 11 and 12, 1897. Officers and superintendents will present reports, with silver and gold medal contests for members and Y's. The program covers devotions, reports, discussions, elections, and round-the-world missionary box plans with public sessions.
The record lists residents and visitors including Prof. A Ws Hawks from Baltimore and Deputy Sheriff Tumplkins returning after illness. Laurence Waring moved his law office to 48 Banks Street. Yesterday marked the 1 30th anniversary of the Merrimac Monitor fight. Other items note a gymnasium exhibition by local boys, a children's meeting at Old First Baptist Church, the burial shipment of an infant, and trips by Cap. J Z White to Knoxville for stockholder meetings. AY, Mins Dall departed for Philadelphia and New York to stock for the spring trade with shipments opening Friday.
Preparations for spring include new piling in Wave area and bulkheads along the beach. Walkways will be rebuilt, bath house repairs made, and the hotel thoroughly renovated. A private Atlantic hotel meeting of Ocean View holders discussed but not for road reorganization.
Dr. Leitwich delivered a plain and effective sermon on The Religion of the Heart Versus the Religion of the Interest at the Sepworth revival. Eight converts reported as meetings draw larger congregations. Revival grows with services at 11 am and 7 30 pm daily. Rev Powell Garland and Rev R H Bennett assisted.
The first rehearsal of the Mikado was held last evening after Lent with high interest from promoters. Cast not yet final, but weekly sessions will continue as rehearsals proceed.
A Boston letter from February 8, 1897, praises Paine's celery compound for restoring vigor and nervous health. The note cites S P Y. Watson, a world champion jumper, praising the remedy after trials with other tonics. Other endorsements come from athletes including John Graham, James Michiel, and George Wright, highlighting improved strength and endurance.
Taylor son of the Tate 8. 8. Taylor named ord inance officer of the Fourth Virginia Regiment with rank of captain, replacing Capt J J Nottingham recently elected Captain of Company FE. Adjutant General orders a board of examination at the Armory on April to examine others for their grades. Actual expenses of officers from distant stations will be paid.
Miss Julia Slade Wood daughter of Captain Prank Wool married Joseph Miomas Veale last night at 11 o clock at the residence of Reverend Dr Mr T Wharton on Preema street. After the ceremony the bridal party went to the bride’s father’s home on Wood Street for a generous supper.
Funeral exercises for Mrs Mary T Pittman wife of the late W Pittman were held yesterday at Elmwood Cemetery Morlock. The service was led by Trey W HH Atwill pastor of Cumberland Street Methodist Church. The deceased was 70 years old.
Among yesterday’s arrests are Clint Thurston for assault on 1 in Laroad Tom Wrizzeh for assault on Tt F loper Luther McCoy for larceny of a $10 buggy from J Wf Coltron
An old advertisement touts Hinod's Sarsaparilla as a permanent cure for spring ailments such as eruptions hives pimples and sores. It claims 1100's pills act on liver and bowels and promotes Dr Week eye examinations at 152 Main Street FF Hy Gale.
The Youvilnige Men's Christian Association held an afternoon meeting with newly elected president Mr Dobet Tait and directors W Sh Roper Fr D Pinkerton and J I Bunthiys present. Three committees were formed Executive Finance and Rooms with members named and thirteen directors in attendance.
A SPLENDID Ex Emvian Junior gymnasium class presented a fing exhibition at the Young Men’s Christian Association yesterday afternoon before a small audience. The program featured drills and individual work under Mr Ward the physical director with a basketball game score 12 to 1 in favor of the yellows. The exhibition included dumbbell drill boxing punching wrestling and weight work performed by Masters John Liuwler and Robert Montague. The team lineups included Montague Jobt Bohlken Hallie Morris Herbert Hunter Marvin They Monthe Henry Marvin Lawler Lee Ashby Guy Lawler John.
Tony J Bryan appeared on the stand before the Arkansas State House amid a crowd of 10000 to 14000. Governor Jones and General James C Tappen joined the event as Bryan spoke on government, drawing loud applause before leaving for Memphis.
A Philadelphia claim highlights Salvation Oil as a superior liniment for pleuritis joint pain and bruises. Customer Mrs A Fiedler endorses it and urges keeping it in the home while advising against substitutes. Available for 25 cents at local druggists Cannon's Pharmacy Alfred T West Obat Holmes Co Heistand's Atlantic City Drug Store.
The firm Browne & Co at 17 Main Street dissolves by mutual consent. Debts to be settled with John Whitehead, manager of the Norfolk Printing Co. The establishment to operate as The Norfolk Printing Co under John Whitehead as agent, replacing Browne & Co. Browne and Whitehead signification of authority and the firm name continuation.
Notice announces revocation of a power of attorney previously issued to Wortill to represent the firm in all matters. The Galveston Texas firm states he no longer has authority to act for them. Dated March 3, 1897.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.