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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1897
Page
5
A broad city roundup records rain and mild weather, court quiet, and a host of local items. Miss Mary Johnson visits from Charlotte, Mr. John Mahoney mourns a horse, new navy tug launch planned, and several town figures color the day with travel, work changes, and social events. Tramps jailed for begging. fruit trees bloom. church meetings progress. and municipal plans include paving South Street.
A vintage advertisement offers Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a remedy for colds with a money back guarantee if it fails. The ad lists a price of 2d and references the days ap8 tu thu sat 7m.
Early Thursday night unknown suspects forced open a window at Thomas Davis’s store on Carrall street Lincolnville and stole cigars tobacco and hams. Mil ler, a neighbor, fired as the burglars returned fire. Miller believes he could identify them. Around 3 am a brick was thrown through S Goodman’s window at High and Washington, prompting entry and theft of several suits dry goods and shoes before they exited the same way.
Samuel Lanter, a city resident and former employee of S. A. Stevens & Co. in Norfolk, died yesterday at the Soldiers' Home in Richmond. An old Confederate veteran, he served through the war and later requested admission to the Soldiers' Home. his remains will be buried in Richmond.
Morning alarm at 8 o clock reports a fire at an oyster-house on the corner of North and Dinwiddie streets kept by a colored man. Palmer engine extinguished it quickly. Building owned by John J. Hume. estimated damage under $75. Fire likely started from a stove or lamp left burning. The keeper stated he fled while a stove burned and lamp shone bright.
Members of Owen's Memorial church held their second quarterly conference Thursday night and elected trustees A W Moore LB Howell George T Townsend W I White Jos L Adams E W Owens and Rh D Cuthrell. Delegates to district conference in Hampton were C H Hlerbert J R McWilliams and A W Moore with alternates J T Owens E I CGGrbnes and C J Garvis.
Portsmouth plans sale of ten thousand dollar coupon paying bonds due in ten years from December last bearing one percent annual interest, paid semi annually. Proposals under seal due to IE Thompson Jr clerk of the Council by Wednesday March 81st instant. Information available from John J Wing chair of the Council Finance Committee.
Judge Watts in the Hastings Court yesterday authorized the trustees of Atlantic Lodge No. 24 to sell their lot to the Pythian Association for 6000 dollars. The property fronts 66 feet on Court street and runs 90 feet west on County street, at the northwest corner of Court and County streets.
The funeral for John Y. Harris was held yesterday afternoon from a Fourth Street boarding house. Rev. Mr. Betty conducted the services and the remains were interred at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Yesterday morning a young girl named Rachel Myers of London Street extended spilled a coffee pot on herself and sustained serious burns. A city physician treated her at the scene.
Their and honest one of neckwear ever exhibited in Portsmouth or vicinity is now on exhibition at our stores LiaVY & JACOBS Gent's Outfitters Under Madison 200 High street. Our children's hats from the up, W. EE. VIRNELSON & co. Have your shirts made to fit by Charles R. Welton & Co. Hats sold very cheap.
Richmond March 19 Special Meagre Farmville info indicates ex Governor McKinney shows indications of illness from induration of the right lung. He has not been in good health for eight or ten years with severe attacks that subdued him. The piece notes political caution around the State Democratic Committee and gubernatorial prospects, along with various local notices and court actions.
Receiving Daily announces new spring stock and major price cuts on medium weight clothing to clear room. Stores feature window displays of neckwear embroideries and child’s goods. Pneumatic rubber tires for babies cars and Gendron bicycles arrive at local shops. Crane and Shanter stock showcased at J S Crawford’s Furniture and Carpet House.
Newport News March 19 A newsboy named Vaughn was seriously injured when a moving car ran over his leg and hip but is reported in excellent condition given the extent of his injuries. A mass meeting to promote a city hospital resulted in five committees formed to nominate officers, solicit subscriptions, and place stock. Committees include Nomination chair A A Moss and Soliciting chair W Sevatt Boynton. Secretary G B Booker received a report from manager Idan of the Baltimore Orioles about an April 1 arrival with three games at Riverview Park. The Southeastern Virginia League composition was clarified amid a reorganization tying Newport News Portsmouth Suffolk and Hampton News. officials signed the Timpson agreement. The Government board finished hull inspections of gunboats Wilmington and Velene and proceeded to North for the end-of-tour review near Sew London. A board member said the boats were sound in every respect.
Rev Dr WH Be Johnson to address Epworth League at Chestnut Street M I church. YY PLoS 1B V of Main Street Christian church to hold 7 30 pm business meeting. Shed between Lake OC Stokes and Dr Mays drug store toppled last night posing danger. Horse belonging to Charles Gibbs ran away leaving wagon in dangerous state. Karellan and Columbian Societies plan public debate Friday the 2d.
Hotel Frederick nears completion as Manager Bowden expects guest reception by April 1. Southern Railway plans to build three new piers at the Point to expand freight handling and storage, signaling a marked rise in shipments on the line.
The grippe's greatest danger is pneumonia but using Chamberlains Cough Remedy with reasonable care averts pneumonia. Thousands of users show no pneumonia after grippe, claiming a certain preventative effect and permanent cure faster than other treatments. Available in 25 and 60 cent sizes from all druggists.
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