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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1897
Page
5
A compact round up notes high tides in Lent weather and court terms. Tramps arrested for rides and drunkenness. Local fires, injuries and marriages teased with ads and notices. Pythian fundraiser and church basket event planned.
The fire company is represented by the house and Captain Hopper the merchants. The Judge will render an opinion later after hearing all the evidence. In another column two new stores and six room flats are offered for rent in a prime location, four minutes from the ferry and navy-yard. Rentals available furnished or unfurnished with conveniences. Moderate rent. See advertisement.
In a city office visit, a Virginian representative hears praise for points of interest but a visitor notes mud filled streets and unswept blocks. A woman adds that the main street should be cleaner and better drained, lamenting Portsmouth's past.
On Green street Britt and Shaw, both African American, clashed after a quarrel. Britt fired twice at Shaw but missed. Police Meginley and Dicker son arrested both men as a crowd of about a hundred followed to the station. No weapon found on Shaw. Britt hid his pistol. They were locked up for examination on Monday. bail was refused.
On January 15th a warehouse owned by the A S at Kingston Depot was set ablaze destroying property of the road. Constable Branch traced the assailant, a negro named Tom Beale, and secured evidence for conviction. Beale was jailed at Courtland then moved to Norfolk county jail for transfer to Courtland for trial on the upcoming date.
Police census shows Portsmouth population 15 780 with many AL Work residents in Newport News and others in Cottage Place Prentis Place Port Norfolk and suburbs. If counted inside the city it would reach near 22 000, noting full city services and strong growth over four years despite disadvantages.
Yesterday morning Solomon Bailey, a colored man employed by Mr. J Pace on High street near Chestnut, died suddenly after opening the bar. He had long suffered from asthma and lately a fit of coughing preceded his death. Coroner Dr. Holiday deemed no inquest necessary. Bailey was removed to his home at 713 Glasgow street.
Yesterday morning two colored men emerged from the river in a small boat loaded with oysters. As they turned the railroad deeply, the craft capsized spilling the oysters and nearly drowning both men.
A long church notices page lists worship times at Monumental M. E. Church South Street Baptist Calvary Baptist and Park View M. B. churches with sermons, Sunday schools, and sundry events including lectures on The Chart of the Ages and a Missionary Society address by Rev. Dr. George H. Ray plus a Y M C A program. Also notes the death of Linda A. Butt, a longtime employee and member of North Street M. E. church, with funeral at 3 p.m. today.
Information reached the city yesterday of the death of Mr Stephen I Hibbitt late chief engineer in the United States Navy, which occurred at Media Pa on March in the year of his age. Hibbitt was a native of Portsmouth and was for a long time chief engineer of this yard. He has many warm friends here who will regret to learn of his death. Mr Hibbitt has been on the retired list for five years and since that time has lived in Media Pa.
Mrs Jacob Isackman announces her business remains open at Crawford Street offering a complete stock of ladies and children millinery. The shop features fashionable waists and shawls and a milliner with proven experience guarantees satisfaction.
Funeral services for Mr. Misha Lee were conducted yesterday at his late residence in Bennett's Creek Nanstnond county. The services were in charge of Nansenud Lodge A Weak AL Masons of White ha. He was a prominent member and many friends and relatives attended. Floral tributes were numerous and handsome.
An armed fracas at Pinner's Point left Spruill with a deep cut on Smith before Spruill fled. He reappeared Friday in Norfolk and was arrested. He is now lodged in the county jail awaiting proceedings.
Receiving Hally presents new spring goods including medium weight clothing at any price to clear stock. Window features pretty neckwear. Breslauer and Anthony advertise spring novelties and $1.50 hats. Welton & Co. makes shirts to fit while Wirnelson & Co. offers very cheap hats.
A line of neckwear is on display at LIVY & JACOBS Gent's Outsitters under Madison Street. The Great Cat In Dressy Goods and Cloaks extends three days. Embroideries just arrived and displayed. A. J. Phillips shows Oxford caps. W. B. Virnelson & Co announces new men and boys caps.
The Berkley community gathers for prayer nesting at the Memorial Home of South Norfolk with bishops and church leaders inviting Christian residents. Miss Mitnii Whitney from Berkley Institute plans to attend at the avenue Christian church. Various local updates include business expansions, shipyard work, and changes in newspaper delivery services.
Advertises Tostette Stomach Bitters as a grand tonic restoring color and flesh to wasted bodies. Claims to prevent dyspepsia and rheumatic issues, aid appetite and sleep, and counter fatigue from exposure and nervous strain. Warns against debility and encourages use as a reliable restorative.
The Hawes 2.00 guaranteed hats from W E Wirneilson Co are featured. Pneumatic rubber wires on railway carriages are the latest. Gendron wagons have arrived. Best and prettiest on the market. See them at J S Crawford's Furniture and Carpet House.
Georgetown University notes from the Law School Debating Society meeting on the Populist party doctrine and exam schedules. It lists upcoming constitutional law, equity, contracts exams with judges and dates, faculty prize essay deadline by April 17, and a Morris Literary and Debating Society event planned for St Patrick's Day.
Joe Kelly of Baltimore coaches the Georgetown team and predicts they will play great ball this season surpassing past squads.
An advertisement promotes Dr Greene of 5 West Fourteenth Street New York renowned as an authority on diseases. It urges immediate contact by letter for treatment by correspondence and claims dramatic cures for the weak and overworked. The piece offers a one day sale at The Hub 374 Main Street with various salts at reduced prices.
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