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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1897

Page

3

Norfolk notes mix of visitors events and weather

Oliver of Charlotte visits the Cotton Exchange while Mrs Hayes and daughter visit Gates county. New York’s Mrs Schermerhorn at the Atlantic hotel. Tennessee Centennial talks halted. Rain boosts water supply. Various locals and visitors seen at hotels and events. The Norfolk steamship Endeavor replaces Granite City route. A boy is injured by a reckless cyclist near Main and Talbot streets.

Oliver Charlotte N. C Cotton Exchange Order of Maccabees R. I. Hayes Gates County Jobson George J. Schermerhorn New York Atlantic Hotel Virgie M. Pollard Petersburg O. A. Sledge Norfolk W. A. Young Washington Congress Frank L. Grandy St. Vincent's Hospital Willoughby Spit Old Point Granite City W.ow. Panamore Philadelphia Richmond Miss Dos W. W. Skinner Boush = street Luke ML. Jordan Louvien Hull FE. J. Codd Company Norfolk Pharmacy School J. W. Thomas Board of Pharmacy J. Z. Mall J. M. Rhodes Scranton Talbot Street Dle

Unseen Coast Patrol Sighting Report for Columbia Tow

Coast guard reports Columbia and its tow Puritan not sighted at 9 last night. Weather favorable along the coast eases convoy navigation. The Columbia faced difficulty securing its unwieldy tow while passing Diamond Shoals and the dangerous flats. Reports indicate all remained safe as the convoy progressed.

Columbia Bir

Subway Conduit Purchase Feasibility Discussed by Committee

The subway conduit committee appointed by the Councils to study the feasibility of buying the Southern States Telephone conduit system held a conference with President Charles W. Fink and General Manager Kelvin of the company. They were asked to name a price for the conduits, and a report will be presented at the next Council meeting.

Subway Clit Southern States’ Telephone Company Charles W. Fink Kelvin

Unattended Infant Found On Hank Street Stoop

At about 10 in the evening OMeer Messick found a three month old child on the stoop of Willie Fevans house at 882 Hank Street. The mother who deserted the child is unknown. Police are seeking the mother as the infant is cared for by locals.

Omeer Messick Willie Fevans Hank Street

Epworth Revival Sees Five Converts Acknowledged

Five converts were recorded at the Epworth revival meeting last evening after a splendid gathering. There will be no services tonight. On Sunday those wishing to join the church will be received.

Epworth

Cure a Cold in One Day Ad

An old ad promises to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It offers a refund if the remedy fails and lists a 25 cent price. The small print hints at publication dates and distribution through druggists.

Rheumatism Quickly Cured by Palo Balm Bottle

Mr Frank Doleen of Sault Ste. Marie Michigan reported eleven days of confinement and £25 in medical bills with no relief before using one bottle of ChamberlIndy s Palo Balm costing 28 cents. He states he was cured and has had no further trouble. For sale by all druggists.

Frank Doleen Sault Ste. Marde, Mich Chamber- Indy

5000 Pairs Mundell's Philadelphia Shoes Sale

Mundell's Philadelphia shoes for misses and children offered at half value, with Hofhelmer's matching the deal. This local sale highlights deep discounts on durable footwear for families.

Trilby to Be Presented at Academy by Brady Company

Trilby, the magnetic stage hit, comes to the Academy Monday March 16 with Palmer's company directed by William A. Brady. Potter’s skilled production promises faithful incidents and compelling drama through four acts with seats on sale at box offices. Prices 25c, 50c, 75c, and $1. The Yellow Kid musical comedy follows Wednesday night with Dan A. Kelly's company in Micadden's Row of Mars, featuring strong scenic effects.

Trilby Up Academy AL al. Palmer William A. Brady New York Boston Chicago Potter Shoth Dan A. Kelly Academy of Music Micadden Row Mars Mr. Kelly

Weather and market rundown from Texas to New Orleans

Cold weather grips Texas with Amarillo at 18 degrees as futures drift. May grain slips from 6.90 to 6.42 while August holds near 7.08 to 7.09 and October at 6.72 to 6.74. New Orleans futures rise four points with May at 6.84. Receipts and stock movements show varied activity across ports and interiors, with ongoing crop movement data and weekly totals for port exports, stocks, and interior supplies.

Texas Amarillo Tex New York New Orleans Hooston

Concert by telephone delights Southern States subscribers

A telephone concert was enjoyed by several Southern States Telephone subscribers last night. J A Langhomne, agent for the Columbia suphophone, connected instruments to the exchange and subscribers received clear, distinct tones. Both Langhomne and Southern States groove received compliments for courtesy and success of the concert.

Southern States Telephone Company J. A. Langhomne Ferry Wharf Limehearne Southern States Groove

Shooting in Hat Street Sparks Quick Pursuit

A pistol shot in a rear room at Vito Lambert's hat shop triggered a hasty crowd in Hat Street. Oliver Wilson pursued two suspects who fled down a dark lane. they escaped. John Nixon was shot. his brother, among the bystanders, was taken to the station and knows only that two Black men and a dispute preceded the gunfire. The shooter’s identity remains unknown.

Avor Street Ll Oelock Vito Lambert Oliver Wilson John Nixon Nixon

Seaboard Ade Edmenarnia Financial Statement Fragment

Fragmentary financial note for Seaboard Ade Edmenarnia shows income sources and deductions. It records total income, charges including interest and taxes, and dividends deducted from preferred stock, leaving a net surplus figure, with poor legibility obscuring exact numbers and entities.

Senhorne Alp Te Owhields Maine Tar River Seaboard Sturphity Tio Iver

Wonderful Vitnascope Show Delights Local Audience

Large crowd witnessed beautiful Edison vita scope and phonograph productions at VW. AL lands last night. Old and young praised the entertaining display as nature's wonders were vividly shown. William Jennings Bevan and Rev T DeWitt Talmage were greeted with applause. Additional opportunities for seating and tickets were to be announced at 1 o'clock this afternoon and 8 o'clock tonight.

Edison

First blood in strike at Consolidated Wire and Steel plant

A clash at the Consolidated Wire and Steel plant left Martin Alycucky and Samuel Sandusky with scalp wounds and bruises after they refused to leave a group of strikers who mistook them for job applicants. Both men, residents of 65 Sowinski street, were hospitalized at St. Claire with injuries to their heads.

Oveland, Ohta Consolidated Wire & Steel Center Anys Martin Alycucky Samuel Sondusky Sowinski Street St. Claire Hospital Myeney Sandusky

Always in season Tropkine Steamed Hominy

The notice lists items including Tropkine and steamed hominy with varied spellings, mentions Dr Weck eye expert offering free examinations and a price for a service, plus F H Gale at 152 Malin Street.

Dr. Weck F. H. Gale Malin Street

Jota Graham Hall of Fame Coach Leads Boston Gymnasium Team

Jota Graham, famed conditioning mentor and former trainer at Harvard, Princeton, and Colby, now heads the Boston Athletic Association gymnasium. His proteges White, Brewer, and McCarthy recently won New England mile and distance events, while the public praises Taine's celery compound for health and vigor.

Jota Graham Ttewas Athens Columbine T College Princeton Harvard University Coraiuan Trac Ulo Thrvard Gyimnasium Boston Athletic Assochathon White Brewer McCarthy Tle Liat Piant

Virginia Conference Opens Second Day in Roanoke

The twenty-ninth annual Virginia Conference of the Northern Methodist church opened its second day at Lee Street Methodist Church Roanoke with Bishop Mallalien of Tas ton presiding. Reports from four districts showed fair collections and new churches dedicated in all but the first district. Presiding elders A J Porter Shipman Thedrick and W T Schooley presented the district reports. Dr. Wamiston spoke at the Wreedman Art and Educational society on the value of education. Afternoon evangelistic services and an address by Oro Tamiston on the society's work followed.

Toanoke Northern Methoplist Lee Street Methodist Church Osooelock Ishop Mallalien Taston Wand Am Darpenuner Attundanes A. J. Porter Abingdon Shipman Alexandria DD. . Thedrick Greenbrier W. T. Schooley Ronoke Roanoke Ciev Wamiston Wreedman'’s Art and Educational Society Oro Tamliston Dibs Society

Indicted banker pleads guilty in embezzlement case

Hugh Campbell, secretary treasurer of the Ber Ive Savings and Loan in Indianapolis, confessed before the grand jury to embezzling small weekly sums over years. He admitted crediting shareholders while altering records, pled guilty, and received a two year sentence.

Indianapolis Hugh Campbell Ber Ive Savings and Loan Association

Wood’s Sar Saparella Purifies the Blood and Health Claim

Seventyt million people know Wood’s Sar saparilla purifies the blood strengthens the system and gives good health Buckingham Lithis Water clear and sparkling 20 bottles 100 dollars 614 Church street.

Buckingham Church Street Buckingham Lithia Burel

Eye specialist advertises glasses and supplies

Local notice promotes Jor O C Jones at Greenwood's for eye care with fixed prices on foods and free services. Announces Kodak supplies arrival and new silver novelties. Mentions shoe sale at Buckingham Lithia Water and requests readers see Dr Week for headaches and eye relief.

O. C. Jones Greenwood Creenwood Graeenwood Mila Street

Real Estate Wanted in Virginia or North Carolina

Real estate sought immediately offering 10 000 dollars or more in Piedmont or nearby areas. Prospective seller to provide full description with map or diagram and price. Contact THOMAS Th WORRALL at a2 Drexel Paudine Philadelphia Da Maelene.

Virginie North Carolina Udbble Price West de Goood Thomas Th. Worrall Drexel Paudine Philiadelphia Maelene

Unsure Items For Sale At Local Shop Window

A reader notes various small goods such as Ribbon Corset Handkerchief gloves and other necessities may be on sale. Mentions Saturday as a good day to buy for immediate wants or to be ready for the scissors. Address Joseph Brown 210 Church Street Norfolk.

Wool and Coal Company Chapel Henry Streets Coal and Wood Company W. A. Conner Gibbs Avenue Laurence Waring Attorney-Atlaw Bank Street Granby Street Wildal Kent Street Norfolk N. Fivel W. Fivel Joseph Brown Church Street

JF Sarg & Son's Artificial Mother's Milk Claim

An advertisement touts JF Sarg and Son's artificial Mother's Milk as the only healthy substitute for a real mother's milk, produced from pure cow's milk by a new German patented process, urging readers to consult physicians and noting retail details.

JF. Sarg & Son

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