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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1897
Page
2
6,000 pairs bought at half value, to go at Worheimer's. Pattern kits and see-through sole agents for Norfolk Wright's at 370 Main Street. Correct design and fit, economical pattern for 10 cents, even if worth 25 to 40 cents. Call and see April fashion sheet.
Former Roman Catholic pastor of Raleigh and Angelio St Mary's Church, known to Norfolk Catholics, now Protestant Bishop of the Pentnt work, will lecture at the Masonic Temple in Norfolk on Thursday night. He left Cardinal Gibbons and is prominent in Protestant circles. Ladies and agents are invited to hear this man of notable reputation next Thursday night.
Lent era social notes cover visits by Miles Marshall and Misses Ballard, a tug party for Miss Ladye Jobson, and several New York and Baltimore guests. Oyster roast at Chesapeake Club honors Miss Rodman. weddings, theatre outings, and Country Club tea mark the season with Hampton Roads figures and local families noted.
Forecast and general conditions for Towding Washington DC March 21 show fair weather in Towding with cooler parts. Virginia expects generally fair conditions with cooler southern portions and west winds. North Carolina faces fall and southwest winds. Port calendar lists sun rise 6 07 am sun set 6 18 pm high water 10 01 am and 10 22 pm low water 4 02 am and 4 08 am
The Florence Crittenton Home celebrates its fourth anniversary today at 1 o clock in the First Presbyterian Church. The public is invited to attend a program including opening exercises by Rev. W. S. Lacy, a hymn Rescue the Perishing, reports on the year’s work by the president, and sermons by Rev. R. W. Webb Rev. Dr. W. J. Young Rev. M. B. Wharton with solos by Miss Mwell and a benediction.
George M. Carrell of Beloit Maryland died after a severe hemorrhage at Main and West Street yesterday afternoon. An inquest returned a verdict of death by natural causes. He had been visiting Mr. W F Stevens of Morehead City since December and was 52, leaving a widow.
Granby street importers Douw & Co predict the tariff rise will lift woolen costs from 1.20 to 1.00 a yard and 4 to 5 dollars for suits. Their New York agents have shipped spring woolens to Norfolk for fresh wear, and they invite orders now to beat post tariff prices. They claim a highly discerning local clientele and promise lower prices before the new duties take effect.
The Virginian notes an advertissement for Ff.sh. MM. smoking tobacco and cigarettes opening in today's issue. It claims to aid catarrhal complaints with testimonials cited as very favorable and asks for a trade sale. Distributed by W.L. Prooke & Co. wholesale agents on Honoke avenue.
Greenwood and DGro s offers Wp Lo date Jewelry at bottom prices. Old address 158 Marin street. They boast fifty years in business and claim bargains on gold set rings at 1 with value 1 70 to 83 50c sleeve buttons 50c and hundreds of other items at reduced prices.
The notice announces William Wallace Starke admitted as a member of the law firm Starke & Starke in a statement dated March 16, 1897, referencing the firm Starke & Starke and likely noting STARKE & STARICK as the source.
Gowon and Reng showcase unique original designs with tailor made outfits. They offer silk velour skirts silk petticoats sunburst adornments and spring pattern hits. Opening days Monday and Tuesday with accompanying band performance by SOU ARTITER MORRIS at Columbia Building Granby Street. Dr. Week notices about eye prescriptions.
The annual meeting of the stock holders will be held at the company office in West Norfolk Va Monday April 1 at 1 o clock p m. James Wish secretary McDonough. Funeral notices announce the passing of Margaret McDonough wife of Patrick McDonough and Samuel Lanier with services to be held in Richmond and Portsmouth and interment in Norfolk county.
An advertisement touts Blood’s Sarsa parilia to cure skin and blood ailments and Beecham’s Pills for nausea and headache. It promotes Rudolph & Wallace at 333 Main Street with claims of the city’s largest foreign woolens display and fashionable Scotch imports.
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