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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1897
Page
2
The Florence Crittenton report is read, noting funds, visits, and home support. Officers are elected, and recommendations on dues, Y activities, and temperance work are discussed alongside a Demorest medal contest and closing resolutions praising cooperation with churches, press, and volunteers.
Across Chesapeake waters the Bay Line and Baltimore Chesapeake and Richmond Steamboat Company duel over perishable freight rates. Passengers remain discounted, while vegetables and fish rates drop about 20 to 30 percent. York River Line joins in, and Norfolk Southern redirects shipments to alternate carriers to balance patronage between lines.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a new remedy. Claims relief for urinary passages, back pain, and water retention in both sexes. Sold by Walke & Williams druggists at 108 Water Street in Norfolk Virginia. See Dr. Week about glasses. prescriptions guaranteed.
Second Presbyterian schedules morning and evening services led by Rev W B Lacy with Sunday school at 9 20 a m Young People's prayer meeting at 7 p m Colley Memorial hosts public worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Morning home prayer and Evening Inquiry After God Christian Endeavor at 6 30 Lambert's Point conducts public worship at 11 a m led by Harry L Walton 7 30 p m Christian Endeavor led by G Frank Beach First Presbyterian with Rev R C Anderson Jr preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Sabbath school at 9 80 a m Young people meet at 6 45 p m }
The funeral for W. T. Sutton Sr. was held at 10 o’clock yesterday afternoon at his son Dr. W. T. Sutton’s Granby Street residence. Rev. Beverly D. Tucker of St. Paul’s P. E. Church officiated. Interment followed at Finnwood Cemetery with pallbearers Col. C. A. Nash and Messrs. W. Wilson, C. W. Sams, R. Creeer, George Wilson, and W. T. Brooke.
Alexander Groves, a white man, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Sergeant Hepple in Washington. A telegram from Washington states he is wanted for rund Imreeny. Groves consents to return without requisition papers and says the charge has no basis, claiming malicious persecution by accusers.
George Gowans, a well known Lambert's Point merchant, was returning home when his horse took fright and bolted. He was thrown from the bogey and struck by a protruding stub, injuring his side about an inch in depth.
The remains of Wesley Blogg, who died in Tahtimore, arrive today for interment. He was the son of the late Rev. FE. N.S. Lige of the Virginia Conference M. I. church south and a nephew of Mr. James W. Thayer.
Advertisement claims a one day cure for a cold using chromo quinine tablets. Money refunded if it fails. Priced at 25 cents with sale days listed.
Historical ad claims grippe danger lies in pneumonia and asserts Chamberlain's Crush Remedy prevents pneumonia with careful use. It promises permanent cure faster than others and notes 25 and 50 cent sizes available from druggists.
An old newspaper classified snippet advertises Maddern Wonder fine German linen damask towels in long wide dimensions with fringe. Levy Bros at W414 Main Street Beecham's pills are touted to dispel the blues.
Washington reports a forecast dated March 12 1897. Virginia is fair and colder with southerly winds while North Carolina sees fair weather preceded by coastal showers, turning colder with northerly winds. Port calendar notes sun rise at 618 am and set at 611 pm with high and low tides listed.
The Norfolk Weather Bureau notes 24 hour observations with maximum and minimum temperatures and departures from normal. Rainfall amounts for the past 24 hours and since March 1 are recorded alongside the observer's sign off.
J Garland Pollard and F P L Butler officers of the State BVP and local union presidents met at the First Baptist Church to fix the next State Bd YP A convention location Norfolk. A June date was considered but October was chosen to avoid conflict with Epworth League State convention. Exports of Pocahontas coal show weekly totals and year to date.
An official bank statement is sworn and signed by cashier Tardy and a notary, with attestations from directors and other named officers. The document records the sworn affirmation dated March 12, 187, indicating a formal verification of the statement's accuracy.
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