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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1897
Page
3
The notice lists Lent hours and regular services for Epworth and Episcopal churches, with sermons by ministers from Georgetown University, St Marys, St Josephs, St Luke, St Pauls, Christ Church, and others. It notes Sunday school times, youth programs, and special anniversary and sermon events across multiple congregations in Granby Street and surrounding streets.
A long advertisement touts Dr Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills claiming up to a one third reduction in kidney ailment suffering in Norfolk. It cites testimonials from Mich igan residents including Col A T Mc Reynolds of Grand Rapids who reports dramatic relief after using the pills. The piece emphasizes widespread public endorsements and urges purchases at druggists.
The First Lutheran Church in Charlotte holds services at 11 am and 7:20 pm led by Rev. J B Shenk with themes Angelic Models for Earthly Lives and The Bondage of Sin. Sunday school at 10 am. Wednesday prayer meeting. Norfolk City Sunday School Union meets at Bank Street school with Miss Mary Lee and Shiloh speaker. Seamen’s service at Seamen’s Mission and Lambert’s PointUnion program features Mr J A Helvin and Mrs Dobbina’s singing. public invited.
Commander J H Costin reports in The Virginian that the red sandbar buoy at Voco moke Sound was carried away by ice in January and has not yet been replaced, creating a navigation hazard and urging immediate replacement. Also announces Monday sale at The Nub with children garments discounted from 31.98 to 4.98 at 1.85, plus local ads for eyewear and Buckingham Lithia Water offerings.
A local shop offers a line of ladies dress goods including plaid and check patterns in various colors and prices from 11 to 7 per yard. A full selection of children's spring wear is also available alongside bright brilliants, black and white checks, with a price tag of 31.43 for a featured item.
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