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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1897

Page

2

Temperance Convention Opens at First Capitol Church

The annual G I U district convention opened at the First Baptist church in Festershgarner with devotions led by Mrs A Mawithe. Leaders urged Christian virtue temperance patience and brotherly love. Delegates were seated and committees formed as officers reported receipts and membership growth. The president urged faithful work and emphasized treasurer duties and district organization. The session concluded with memorial services and delegate remarks. continued on Sixth Page.

W. G.I U. Bistriet OY. Jones Norfolk Union Moore Portsmouth Union Av. O Miley W.o. YM M. GC. Wile Croelke Colin Tessen Lresasurer Hakonee Om Tadoof Cheaker Che Editing Committee Mezdames Charles and Aries Choysonl Verity Ito Wwe BL .T. Yates Wee Dive Newton J. A. Tue Bethe Phitwen Portsuimoulth Hampton Althuntie Norto Ndtek Onancock Heine Prohibition Party Eran ‘Atalogiue Teun York Wye Belms Otter Tor D Diayve le Soren Ats Wes Tully Mike LG. Hatcher First Baptist Church

The Big Railroad Suit Seaboard and Trust in Court

The Baltimore Trust Company sues Seaboard Air Line and others in U S Court over freight rate battles. Judge Hughes hears day two with King for Seaboard and Witmer for the Trust. key questions include court jurisdiction and whether the court may intervene in rail freight practices. A ruling could shape future rate wars and railway policy.

Baltimore Trust Cruiranty Company Seaboard Air Line Southern Railway Atlantic Coast Line United States Court Hughes Mexander. King King & Spalding Atlanta S. Kepwhth Witmer Barton & Witmer Baltimore Trust Company Leeh R. Watts Gener Augustine ‘T. Smythe Charleston Lie Wainults, and Co. We AL Senderson Washington, D. C D. Tucker Brooke Seaboard

Work Among NTE Am Bir Seamus E Friend Society Meeting

A clandestine Norfolk gathering of the Seamus E Friend Society at Colonel WHilincie Lin's office decided to sell their property at the Madison and Wa ter street corner, remove it from the city, and propose erecting a Seaman's Bethel at Lambert's Point. The speaker praised the group for aiding sailors and outlined plans to secure harbor facilities for better access to seamen amid local church groups.

Norfolk Seamus E Friend Society Whilincie Lin Madison Water Street Bethel Ttis Aden Lambert's Point Ely Lamb Tistwight Ue Bethel Rotherhood St. Andrew Mpnorth League

Puritas In Tow With Columbia Off Hutteras

Telegram reports cruiser Columbia left Hatteras at 2 with the monitor Puritan in tow. Rough seas and a brick wind delayed progress toward Cape Henry, with an estimated twelve to fifteen hours to reach the destination.

Columbia Hutteras Cipe Henry

Thurston Will Donates 10000 to Hampton Institute

A Splendid Bouymest. Among the numerous requests of the will of Miss ilen Thurston, a well known Brooklyn philanthropist, the sum of 10000 is donate to the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute. Me WHELs to be contested by her three cousins.

Ilen Thurston Brooklyn Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute

Marriage of Loaingdon Dell and Mamie Clare on Princess Anne Ave

Mr Loaingdon Dell and Miss Mamie Clare were married Wednesday evening at the residence of the bride's parents on Princess Anne avenue, Rev. Mr. Wright officiating. A few immediate family friends attended.

Loaingdon Dell Mamie Clare Princess Anne Avenue Mr. Wright

Wonots to Buy Band and Mr Thos Worrell Ad

An advertisement states Thomas P. Worrell of 525 Drexel Building Philadelphia seeks to buy ten to twenty thousand acres of sable land in Wirwinka or North Carolina. Farmers with land for sale are urged to respond to the inquiry.

Mr. Thos P. Worrell Drexel Billing Philadelphia The Virginien Wirwinka Oor Cireline

New Great South American Kidney Cure promises quick relief

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a promising remedy. It eases pain in the bladder kidneys and urinary passages in both sexes and relieves water retention almost instantly. Sold by Walke and Witcliams druggists at 108 Water Street Norfolk Virginia.

Walke & Witcliams Water Street Norfolk

Pauper of the Grip and Cough Remedy Claim

An advertisement asserts that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents pneumonia from grippe when used promptly. It claims thousands have used it with no pneumonia cases, touting a permanent cure and detailing prices and Beecham's pills for headaches.

Alunyon Chamberlain

Weather Report for toadnur and coastal regions

Washington reports rain with showers in Virginia followed by clearing and colder nights. North Carolina sees partly cloudy skies with light showers and warmup. Southerly winds shift to westerly. Port calendar notes sunrise 6 19 a m and sunset 6 10 p m with tides high and low times listed.

Washington Virginia North Carolina

Weather observations from Norfolk March 11

The U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau notes 24 hour observations in Norfolk. Maximum 57, minimum 42, normal 45. Rainfall 0.41 inches since March 1. Observer J Gray records the data with departures from normal and trends for the period.

U. S. Department of Agriculture, Weather Bureau Norfolk

Thre Young Depositions In Wise Young Cont est Continued

Depositions for Hon. W. A. Young in the Wise Young contest were continued in Judge Brooke's court before W. Meade Osborne. Witnesses included Merritt T. Cooke and H. Poulson and George M. Pollard. Cooke testified on Norfolk county ballot printing and secretary or clerk issues. examination extended to 2:15 p.m. with D. B. L. Groner for Dr. Wise and T. H. Willcox for Mr. Young.

W. A. Young Wise-Young Brooke W. Meade Osborne Merritt T. Cooke H. ©. Poulson George M. Pollard Norfolk County Cooke Orig Dbd L. Groner Dr. Wise T. H. Willcox Young

Splendid Entertainment At YY OM CG AL Hall

A large and appreciative audience left the YY OM CG AL hall pleased with the Moison Vitascape and Photograph performances. The figures displayed include Seelee sid hearing the beautiful inventions of the Wizard. The program featured the Vitascope scenes of motion over the Niagara Falls and the Black Chimond express at sixty miles per hour. An entire change of programme is planned for tonight with a new show starting at o'clock.

YY. OM. CG AL Hall Seelee Sid Wilh Weis Longe Vravweh Niagra Ralls Ulack Chimond Othe Leigh Valley Railway Cy Ol. Hall Seelwek

Levy Bros Offer Damask Towels At Main Street Store

Mine German linen damask towels in stock at 40 inches width, labeled as wide red trim. Levy Bros at 4 Main street advertise low prices and invite offers.

Yoo Gueh Levy Bros Main Street

Endea vor Steamer Arrives for Norfolk Route

The Norfolk Willoughby Spit and Ol Point Railroad imports the steel steamer Endeavor from Philadelphia. She will be placed on the route once Ton tonole authorities grant papers. The vessel, mid sixteen tons, light and capable, will carry about ninety passengers and includes electric lights aboard. The Granite line steamer will be repaired and kept as a reef boat.

Norfolk, Willoughby Spit Ol Point Railroad Company Philadelphia Granitelin

Wonders Never Cease Salvation Oil Claims Rheumatism Cure

A reminiscence style ad touts Salvation Oil as a cure for rheumatism after two bottles. The testimonial by Mrs F J Phelps of Knfield Com asserts dramatic relief. Availability is claimed through Cannon's Pharmacy and several city druggists with price 23 cents.

F. J. Phelps Box Knfield Com Cis

Real Estate Wanted Paint Immediate Cash Offer

Real estate request from Norfolk area seeks 1600 or more with cash price. seller notes need for favorable terms and potential rock cash value. Ad lists general items and a vendor, Joseph Brown at 210 Church Street, Norfolk, implying a broad estate sale or purchase inquiry.

Joseph Brown Church Street Norfolk

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