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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1897
Page
3
An old advertisement touts Special White Goods Wrights three distinct sand feather shoes worn by many workers including Foelicemen Railroad Men Painters Carpenters Houten Blacksmiths and other mechanics. It invites inspection at Heller's One Price Shoe Store Bank Street with assorted goods and low prices amid bustling crowds and other promotions.
After eleven days within the house and paying $2.60 in doctor bills, Frank Dolson of Sault Ste. Marie Mich. reports cure from rheumatism after one bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm costing 21 cents. Sold by all druggists. Do your eyes burn or hurt. The proper remedy for headaches provides relief.
The Simon Capps case, charged with shooting a church member last fall, appeared in Corporation Court and was continued to the next term. Other cases included a $5,000 bond for Capps, postponements in a Duman assault matter to April, naturalization granted to Vincent Morello of Italy, and W. O. Wilson qualifying as secretary public. The jury adjourned today, and in Chancery Court N Burruss vs National Life Insurance Co. yielded a verdict of $7,428.01 with interest, to be remanded at the next term. Ken Goodson, a Union Street saloon keeper, was fined $50 and costs, appealed, and bailed $160. Reckless driving fines were issued to Abram Spady, and Joshua Jackson received a six-month jail sentence for robbing his employer. Other minor penalties included Peter Wivel for breach of peace and Thoms Trizezell for interfering with an officer.
Local items report Cape Henry wire down and daily arrivals, with mentions of Judge Kilby in Suffolk, Captain Tarwell at Cape Henry, Walter Franklin of Brooklyn visiting, Mamie Pettis and mother in Darlington, and Joshua Levi Ness’s libel case. Also notes are about diaconate ordinations, railroad management, and a funeral at 265 Chanby Street.
A 4 inch deed of assignment from John T Tones liquor dealer at No 648 Church Street to D D Tucker trustee was admitted to record yesterday morning. The conveyance covers the store of liquors tobacco and personal property. The preferred creditors after trust execution include J E Mahoney SIM Norfolk Liquor Co 310.88 George O N Palmer 893 Heurich Brewing Co 76505 AL Li Jones 3650 F Jacobsen Dro 850 and liabilities about 3200.
Fragmentary OCR notes show names Finnie Gleason and Adelina HH with property and monetary figures. It mentions a bagman, two ib jobs, and streets Granly and Bosman, with a reference to a $10 property figure. Details are incomplete and uncertain.
The Southern States Telephone Company assigned an undivided mortgage of £50,000 to Fidelity and Deposit Company of Baltimore to cover the cost of establishing its business in Norfolk Portsmouth and Derby. The deed notes entry on the record and confirms the mortgage as security for the expansion of telephone services in the region.
An old notice touts health as the preserver of youth and links disease to aging. It credits Dr. Greene, a renowned specialist on West Lith Street in New York City, with discovering an ozone remedy after years of study. Readers may consult him in person or by letter free of charge.
The sale of seats for Triy began yesterday with strong demand as many seats sold. The company, under Mr. AL Pacier and manager Wim Brady, will tour the South, appearing only in larger cities, with Norfolk as the opening engagement. They arrive from New York City after a successful run at Murray Vl Theatre.
Norfolk and Southern Nuffolk and Faroling Seaboard Advine Railways have in the past two days bought large cotton lots totaling 4200 bales for the Consolidated Compress Company. The consignments are set for shipment to Giverpont and Slavre with an average daily capacity around 8 bales per hour.
Regular service announced for Ol Polit via Norfolk and Ocean View railroad with new steamer windewvor Spucious cabns featuring electric lights and steam heat. Fare for bound trip listed as Mb cents plus miell-Le adjustments.
In Cripple Creek an editor notes a severe cold settled at high altitude. After taking three small bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, the cough and cold disappeared. A meritorious cough remedy is needed in high altitude. For sale by all druggists. See Dr Weck about your eyes. All
Chief Dorlin and Police Commissioners voice clear views on Sunday clubs chartered to evade liquor laws. They warn clubs may disrupt public order, while raiding and enforcement gaps raise questions about legality and municipal control. Mayor and Commissioners offer varied stances on future regulation.
A detailed account of a season opening sacred concert conducted by Pyarete Miller at Chylet D0. The program featured twelve musical numbers performed by a lineup including Miss Michel Newty, Miss Larey Alice Ames, Miss Mary Thurston, Ma. Me. Kateger, and Ate Leather, with J. W Patiared Rives as organist. The event showcased violin and cello solos, piano pieces, arias, and a full symphonic selection, praised for refined execution and cohesive presentation.
An revival meeting staged in Vipi- Worth draws broad attention with eloquent preaching and widespread praise. Dozens of attendees, nightly performances, and notes of progress from organizers Leftwich and Dro Younes highlight steady attendance and cordial invites to new listeners.
Local notes describe a church sermon on sorrow and memorial themes led by Rev S Tyor at the Second Parish church. The report mentions a charity event and a planned extended trip chaperoned by a married man, with preparations for the next month and a visit to Manchester Mills for a week of fishing before returning.
A Tennessee Centennial gathering at the Atlantic hotel adjourned until Friday after a motion about showing space for Norfolk exhibits. The record notes the meeting stringently and references necessary information for the event.
AIG VPAPLE RE Milwaukee March 1 The Nation-Wide Association of MIE Wwitkes went into receivership today Judge Austin named Martin W Sherman secretary to wind up affairs The causes were frailty of Compass be made Ingas and holdings too costly to maintain with a market for land power estate noted as current demand Also mentions local ads for Hopkins steamed hominy and medical examiner services.
Mundell's Philadelphia faces Misses All Children with Hought at halr their value to go the same way at Hothelmer's.
A spring greeting announces new stock and low prices with a wide range of goods. Bargains include woolens, silks, cottons, skirts, and corsets in black, white, and assorted colors. Many items feature yard wide fabrics, for both ladies and household use, at notably reduced prices through the week.
A fragmented inventory lists dressmaking materials and trims including remnants, corset bones, laces, and velvets. It mentions colors and widths, with references to yardages, a showroom display, and various names likely agents or sellers.
The text appears as garbled OCR with names and phrases unclear. It references clothing items like skirts and plaids, mentions a Ginlie or Wilhelie like names, and includes scattered terms such as yards and motives, but no coherent event or identifiable entities emerge.
A fragmented late 19th century classifies ad lists men and boys shirts in white and colored varieties. The garbled text mentions Negligees shirts and a line about undergarments or livery items likely from a clothing shop.
Proposals to finish uniforms for police outfits to be received at the office. Sixty will be allowed. Outfit includes sack coat vest and pants. Proposals must describe materials such as white serge and gray prints. Price and terms to be determined by the committee led by Chief of Police Trotints.
A fragmented note expresses gratitude and anticipation of a meeting. The text references service and preferred contacts and closes with a courteous sign-off. The handwriting or OCR suggests a personal communication rather than a public notice or article. No clear dates, places, or recipients are identifiable.
Dr L B Firey offers medical consultation free and medicines at modest prices from rooms at 358 Main Street Norfolk Virginia Specialties include diseases of the nose throat and stomach with tours from 2 to 4 30 pm and 2 to 6 pm
An advertisement for a German patented process claiming artificial mother's milk made from pure cow's milk as the only healthy substitute. The copy urges physicians to recommend it and notes it is retailed locally.
John VW announces a clearance sale at Burrow's Drug Store located in the Our Salesroom building on Granby Street. The event features a 52 percent discount on selected goods and runs through the weekend.
A newspaper item notes a spring goods preview with early inspections for new novelties. It advertises a full line of ladies skirts priced from 1.48 to 2.50, claiming value well above the asking prices and urging customers to shop early to save time and money.
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