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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1897
Page
2
A commercial notice outlines discounted business paper and loans on favorable terms. It details city bonds and other securities bought and sold, deposits received, accounts invited, interest on time deposits, and safe deposit boxes for rent. It lists charges as moderate and cites services like drawing bills of exchange, cable transfers to Furone, and letters of credit to principal entities worldwide.
Worn out shoes shown to illustrate wear by policemen railroad workers painters and other tradesmen. Each pair carries purchaser name business and date to reveal wear quantity. Visit Heller's One-Price Shoe Store 46 Bank Street opposite the courthouse for inspection.
5,000 Pratts Mundell's Philadelphia shoes for Misses and children sold at half value for quick sale. The note suggests the eye burning and headaches are relieved by this purchase. Dr. Weck is cited as providing proper relief for losses and discomfort.
An arbitration board in Norfolk settled a dispute between Atlantic and Danville Railway and North American Transportation over Virginia leaf tobacco shipments to Liverpool. The decision favored Atlantic and Danville, affecting Norfolk's tobacco export outlook. The report notes ongoing rate proposals by the Southern State Traffic Association and discussions on emigration and tolls for Tennessee centennial and theatrical rates. Captain H A Bourne arrived to oversee business interests for Old Dominion Steamship Line.
The Baltimore Sun notes the steamer Alabama, freshly overhauled at Campbell-Zell, resumes service to Old Point and Norfolk wearing white and gold saloons. The Old Bay Line fleet undergoes annual docking and repainting to keep vessels in first class condition. Georgia and Virginia also enter overhaul schedules with ships repositioned and repairs planned.
Police inna Ricyelesu report that officers learned to ride bikes after introduction by the board. No regular schedule will be fixed. work assigned at the Chief's discretion. Only one wheel has been broken so far.
The article warns kidneys and bladder must stay active to avoid diseases such as Bright's disease and urinary retention. It touts lpstetter's Stomach Uliters as the safest remedy, claiming it strengthens without exciting organs. Also mentions malaria, dyspepsia, and nervous debility, plus a sales line about a clairvoyant appearance at Noah Bark Street.
Various Sunday offerings list meetings at the Young Men's Christian Association with Rev J P Barrett speaking on The Personal evil of Sin The day includes praise services and a general secretary led song service Men of Norfolk invited Educational classes wrap up with forty lessons in Shorthand Commercial and Drawing A basketball game in the gymnasium Monday night Rev Edward Mack of St Louis to preach Sunday Services and Sunday School times across First Presbyterian Second Presbyterian Colley Memorial Lambert's Point Presbyterian and Christian Endeavor groups with esperan t prayers and gatherings throughout the day.
The Amusements page lauds Wilton Lackaye in the Dr Belervare portrayal at the Academy of Music with a stellar supporting cast including Leberatt and Lackaye praised as superb. Cast list features Dreela Squire Wenton Morvest Robinson Sir treaffrey Ion Tor Muddy voce Joseph Adden and many others. Applause was hearty and Lackaye was repeatedly called before the curtain. An afternoon matinee and evening engagement closing that night are announced.
Weather across the region shows rains in the Mississippi Valley and Tennessee with clear skies in Texas. The Mississippi River at Memphis measures 671 feet and continues rising, while Liverpool futures drift slightly higher and New York and New Orleans markets show modest gains. Cotton receipts and stocks data for U.S. ports and interior towns are listed with week totals and year comparisons.
A beautiful children's party hosted by Mrs. Lt Piscbierest at her Choreh street home last Friday honored her eldest son Sallie. Many young friends attended and the gathering featured a table laden with delicacies that delighted the appetites of the young Americans.
Relief in six hours from distressing bladder and kidney diseases by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. It relieves retention of water and pain in urinary passages in men and women, acting fast to ease back and bladder pain. Sold by Walker & Williams at 168 Water Street, Norfolk, Virginia.
Antique rheumatic lugs and genuine rheumatic rings advertised. Greenwood's at 318 Main Street offers nickel and silver goods including nut sets, rolled gold and solid electro buttons, diamond rings, Kodak supplies, and silver items. Also promotes The Casket and Mazapura tea with multiple price points and pound packages. Customers urged to visit for best value and low prices.
Sporting Life features William Brandt of the Phillies in the frontispiece with praise from fans. Hawley likeness echoed by a Maryland spectator. Atlantic League umpires announced as Snyder Jones Cline and McNeamara. Pirates plan two week Roanoke training under Patsy Donovan. Senators consider Prynn release while Gowermen and Aimuote stay in Baltimore without a South trip.
The City Council Finance Committee met privately in the City Market area to review municipal expenses for the coming year. Departments including the Mire Department, Board of Nlealth, School Board, and Police Department asked for increased appropriations, signaling a potential rise in the tax levy if their needs are approved. A formal report is expected to go to the Council next month.
On Tuesday evening at Armory hall a polo on bicycles match will feature a team from the YY. M. C. A. and the Norfolk baseball team. Proceeds go to the Work the Woman's ward at the Retreat for the Sick. An exciting bicycle polo game will headline the event.
The funeral of Mr. Charles BE Winall was held yesterday morning at 0 o'clock from Christ Episcopal church at the corner of Church and Hall streets. The service was conducted by Rev. Dr. O SS Parten, and the interment followed in Elmwood Cemetery.
The tug VW McCauley, owned by Braines McCauley and others of Philadelphia, was sold yesterday to Lumeburn Point Tow ing company for 36000. New owners plan a thorough overhaul.
One day cure promise for a laxative product with refund if ineffective. Advertisement notes druggists refund money and lists price of 25 cents. Includes abbreviations sp8 tu thu sat 7m indicating schedule or availability.
A resident of Sault Ste. Marie Mich Abr rink Dolson reports rapid cure of Kheuatism after one dose of Chamberlain Pain Balm costing 25 cents and Naemot. He was previously confined to the house and paid doctor bills. Buckingham Lithia Water 20 bottles for 1.00 offered. 614 Church Street. Drudolph & Walhiee 383 Mata pliec.
A well known Norfolk doctor will address the children's meeting at First Baptist Church today on cigarette smoking and its evils. Girls may attend and parents will be admitted as usual. The Virginian Readers offer souvenir pictures OUR HEROES AND OUR FLAGS for ten cents plus a stamp, with coupons in the paper. Rudolphi & Wallace advertise clothing at 50 cents.
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