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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1897

Page

2

Those Worn Out Shoes On Display At Heller’s Store

An advertisement showcases heavy duty leather work shoes for policemen railroad workers painters carpenters boatmen and mechanics. It notes each purchase records the buyer’s name line of business and date to track wear then promotes Mundell’s Philadelphia shoes for misses and children bought at half value and Hofheimer’s sale of Buckingham Lithia Water at 200 houses with a price of 100.

Heller Bank St. Opp Mundell Philadelphia Hofheimer

Norfolk Faces Levy Talk for City Departments

The Finance Committee weighs a new levy for the upcoming fiscal year starting July 1, with a total budget near 475,000 if needs arise. Fire Chief Ryan seeks 50,050 to modernize equipment and add staff for a new West Mind company, plus pumps and piping for Joyce’s Lake. Police face potential 22 new officers. School and Street departments press for limited to no increase. Board of Health seeks 4,500 to cover expanded health duties.

Hugh Davis Virginian Ryan Leva Augusta Savannah Richmond Athintic City WN. J Hoboken Charleston 8. C Macon Norfolk West Mind Police Mayo Dehrough John JL. Parant Councils Anderson Tepal Lhe City Jall Bank Street Fourth Ward Street Shwe Drain

Deligiful Exte rtaintment Organ Recital At Epworth Church

This evening at 8 o clock Mr Jverner presents the sixth organ recital at Epworth M church with soprano Miss Sallie Kindred Williams contralto Miss Maury Thurs ton harp Miss Virginia Roper piano and Mr Charles Morges violin. The programme includes Panfare in D Major Shepherds Song Scene Orientale Arr encore Gavotte and more ending with Barber of Seville and Gay Butterflies. Refreshments follow after the recital in the church entertainment hall.

Jverner Epworth M Ales Piarry Stuart Batley Snallie Kindred Williams Maury Thurston Virginia Roper Charles Morges Lemmeng Schulhoff Rae Tidehote Ees H Kroeger Mr. Koerner Gillett Soprung Seers Dryda Borjes Bailey Guilmant Mietzke Mary ‘Rhurston Tioerner

Parim Feast Observed With Services In City Synagogues

The Jewish feast of Parim began at sunset last evening and runs to sunset today. It honors Esther’s deliverance of the Jews from Haman. At Gethel synagogue in Cumberland Street, readings were given by Rev. H. Beninosche. Ohut Sholem temple on Chore Street held highly interesting services with an instructive sermon from Dr. Mierson.

Esther Haman Gethel Cumberland Street H. Beninosche Ohut Sholem Chore Street Mierson

Tom Yarrow Leads Southern Business Mission

Businessman Tom Yarrow, representing Green fields Son & Co., traveled through the South with a focus on poultry and agricultural trade. Local chicken men note his extended southern tour yielded the best business of his life, signaling potential market gains southward.

Tom" Yarrow Greenfields, Son & Co Chicken Men

Greenwood's Ad Promises Genuine Rheumatic Rings And More

The Casket promotes anti rheumatic rings sold at Greenwood's 318 Main Street with many items including nut salts at 0c worth 100, large rolled gold and solid sleeve buttons at 60c worth 1, lamps 20, salt and pepper sets 10c, and pure silver pieces. Best goods, best work and low prices highlighted.

Greenwoods Matin Street Kobult Greenwood's Main Street

Norfolk and Old Point Rail Line Prompt Travel

Schedule notes quick service on the Norfolk and Ocean View railroad to Old Point with ten trains.

Norfolk and Old Point Norfolk and Ocean View Railroad

A Wonderful Exhibit of 300 Umbrellas at 48c Each

Levy Bros at 344 Main street announce a Friday March 19 sale of 300 umbrellas, priced 48 cents each, showcased in a large window. Also note shoe Wayvers crowd at Hofheimer’s with half price deals and Lon don special suitings advertised by Thadolphi & Wallace at 333 Main street, plus Dr Weck eye exams offered free at 152 Main street.

Levy Bros Main Street Hofheimer's Mandels London Thadolphi & Wallace

Change of Receivers for Norfolk Camden Railway

The Norfolk Camden line sees a receiver appointed, with J. S. Cole resigning and G. C. Steele named to fill the vacancy. The Wilmington Newberne Norfolk venture also falls under receiver control, as H. H. Whiting is named to supervise the Wilmington Newberne Norfolk railway. The article notes the line’s earnings cover fixed charges and bond interest, with excess funds used for property improvement.

Norfolk Ttion Camden Railway Wilmington, Newborn and Norfolk Railroad Norfolk Mem Newguss Antic Danville Allway J. 3. Cole Norfolk and Camden Railroad Pettion Witts GC. W. Steele W. N N. RY Wilmington, Newberne Courkl HH. A. Whiting

Stone Mountain Railway planned to connect NC and VA coal regions

The Stone Mountain Railway Company, chartered by the North Carolina General Assembly, aims to build a standard gauge line from near North Wilkesboro, NC to Stone Mountain, then toward Alleghany and Ashe counties and onward to Virginia or Tennessee. The project would open coal, iron, timber, and granite resources to broader markets, with offices in Winston and Norfolk.

Raleigh Miaichith North Carolina Virginia Tennessee Mississippi River Stone Mountain Railway Company General Assembly Marshmith HH. L. Smith Norfolk W. H. Wells New York M. Clegg Washington, D. C J. E. Stage Durham N. C C. W. Hinshaw Winston, N. C North Wilkesboro Stone Mountain Blue Judge Alleghany County Alleghany Ashe Counties N.C Abingdon Scott, Wise Stone Mountain Granite and Timber Company EH. L. Smith Norfolk, Va G. W. Hinshaw Winston Walter Sharp Wilmington Cnal Northwestern

New Idea Paper Patterns Offer for Norfolk Wright's

Advertisement notes 10 cent pattern pricing with patterns costing 26 35 or 40 cents. Encourages calling and visiting to obtain April fashion sheet and view patterns for correct design and fit at economical prices.

New Idea Norfolk— Wright's

Wee Eas Officers and Members atlan tic lodge notice

Wee Eas officers and members of Atlanc lodge No. i Co. O. FP meet at Elmwood Cemetery Thursday afternoon at 2 oclock with mourning badges to pay last tribute to deceased brother Past Grand H. S. COOr- details and sisters invited to unite with us by order of Noble Grand J. D. Armstrong secretary.

Atlantic Lodge No. i Co. O. FP Einywooth Phuraday H. S Coor- Wh J. D. Armstrong

Diamonds in Tea At New York Storefront Tea Ads

The Hong Kong Tea Co. leases storefront 114 Church Street New York as a branch to sell tea in caddies each containing a souvenir such as diamonds rubies pearls and watches. All items priced at 1 per caddy with a limited thirty day window then souvenirs withdrawn and replaced by continued sales. Daily partial lists name numerous recipients across Atlantic City Portsmouth and other locations.

Hong Kong Tea Company New York Church Street Main Cove Joyce Colley Avenue Atlantic City M. Hopkins Berkley Avenue G. W. Porter North Street Miss Hunter Freemason Ruth Tyler Washington Street Portsmouth O. Williamson Bute Street T. V. McCarty Ehichland Avenue Mr. Carr Queen Street Miss Hatch Clinton Thurston Water Street Gen Clara Jolnee Fourth Street C. C. Gilson George A. Thebault Princess Anne County United States Llong Kong Tea Co

Valuable Building Lot at Auction in Atlantic City Ward

Messrs W H H Trice and Co will sell at the Real Estate Exchange at 12 m today a vacant lot on the east side of Duke street Atlantic City ward fronting 25 feet and 100 feet deep between the Degge and Townsend properties. Terms one third cash and the balance in one and two years from sale. Deed of trust to be drawn at purchaser expense. Includes notes at 6 percent and deed recorded.

Messrs. W. H. H. Trice & Co Real Estate Exchange Duke Street Tlantic City W. W. Degge C. E. Townsend

Hampsons Mary Elizabeth Hampshire Dies At Age Two

Mary Elizabeth Hampshire daughter of John P. and Fannie Hampshire died yesterday March 1 aged 2 years 7 months 22 days Funeral Friday March 19 at 10 30 a m at Inte residence U8 Granville Avenue Brambleton poem notes accompany the notice The mother and family express their bereavement.

Hampsons Mary Elizabeth Hampshire John P Fannie Hampshire Granville Avenue Brambleton Cooper Henry Elmwood Cemetery

Norfolk firm promotes value, service, and exclusivity

Joseph Brown of 210 Church Street, Norfolk, touts a business philosophy that blends price, exclusiveness, up-to-date stock, and superior service. The message emphasizes balancing these factors as core strengths and readiness to meet customer needs.

Joseph Brown Church Street Norfolk

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Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk C. E. Jenkins C. C. Barclay Columbia Building Ghent West and Land Co W. H.trice & CO Montal and Insurance Plume Sts Yarmouth Duke Fenchurch Granby Street York Street Chapel Charlotte Street Parkiansl Falkland Street Perguson Avenue Chapel Street Alain Pheal Churel Roanoke Dock Chirch Matin Bank Campbell's Wharf WLATS Fermuda Ue Bank City National Bank _building Atlantic Street T. F. Rogers Columbia Premnson Street Shields Street Alain Street Cumberland St James Street Chireh Street Waver & CO Mill Supplies West Market Square Burruss, Son & Co Bankers npoRits Europe Buckingham Lithia Chiefs Ryan Joyce's Lake Cornells R. A. Dobie Board OF Health Ptance Committee Chen Registrar of Vital Statistics Junilor J. Jett Mecomnick The Heard of Health Cumberland Streets Dr. Weck FF. H. Gale News OF the Railways Newgass Atlantic and Danville Wee Eas Erie Medical (Co Buffalo, N Ned Fruits and Vegetables Lowe's Fancy Grocery City Hall Ave Walter J. Simmons & Cos Robert F. Holmes. & CO Main ST St. James Hotel Deer Foot Farm Maas J. BR. Briggs Etore St. Patrick’s Day pBock Beer Consumers Brewing Co
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