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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1897

Page

6

Spring dress fabrics and prints go on sale

A local merchant promotes a wide assortment of spring materials including organides, lawns, dimities, lappet mulls, and chatillon stripes. Prices range from a yard at 10 to 12 cents with many fabrics featured in bright patterns and fast colors. Shown in the east window and advertised as desirable, dainty pieces for spring wear.

Hic Regiudur Ilere Vaniel Ward Shepherd's Child

TABLE LINENS SALE PROMISES VALUE AND QUALITY

A local store promotes table linens by offering substantial savings on flax linen with pure materials and strong reputation. The ad highlights March deals on towels pillow cases and damask and hemmed options with varied prices and sizes including large hemmed towels and Turkish towels.

Gents' Furnishings Store Offers Wide Range of Shirts and Underwear

Shoppers are invited to a Norfolk department sale featuring numerous garments. Goods include Cheviot laundered shirts with two collars, plaited bosom white shirts, boys and ladies underwear, and Pepp erell jeans. Trunks and secure locks advertised, emphasizing low prices and large stock.

Pepperell

Muslin Underwear Stock Aims to Save Money and Time

A short note on the Muslin Underwear stock highlighting two main benefits: reducing costs and cutting labor for buyers. The items promise practical value for everyday use.

Fashion Week Gown Glimpses Spur Hometown Buzz

A fashion driven note hints at a special gown this week and a rush of events starting tomorrow morning. The text mentions numerous items and preparations, indicating a busy schedule with many participants and activities unfolding soon.

Silk Sale At Busy Market Clipped By Fractured Text

A crowded stall advertises silks with broad, muddled lettering. It touts Spring-Exquisite Foulard Silks in multiple patterns and sizes, including 22 inch and 21 inch widths, with price claims and comparisons to a usual one dollar offer, in scattered phrases.

Eral

Suffolk Court Frees Man After State Fails to Prove Case

John Wilkins walks free after the Commonwealth fails to prove murder charges rooted in the George W. Jones killing on March 2. The Suffolk courtroom drew a large crowd as Justices Luke and Eley ordered Wilkins discharged. Separately, Mills Holland, Sr. dies after a paralysis illness at his Guckhorn home. a Confederate veteran, he leaves three children and will be buried in the family plot.

Suffolk Specia John Wilkins Commonwealth Ww. Herrington W. WH. Luke R. Eley Will Kins Viking George W. Jones M. H. Rawkles J. U. Ls Widkins Wilkin Arington Wilkins Della A. Aes Ina Jones Hiness Jone Wilking J. M Mills Hi. Holand Het O'Cack Guckhorn Holland Bashem Cavaty Heg Imont Cavalry Tle A. W. Ballant FL. Holand J. Peter Holland Nanzemond County Mivs. H Elam Episcopal Church Janes M.s Daker

Windsor-Lime Defeat Suffolk Military Academy In Big Baseball Crowd

Windsor Virginia saw a large crowd gathered before the 2 PM start as the Windsor team hosted the Suffolk Military Academy. The seventh inning ended with Windsor leading 32 to 3, powered by batteries Joyner Bradshaw and Sanford for Windsor and Carr Tucker Howell and Jackson for the academy.

Windsor Suffolk Military Academy Watkins Windegers Joyner, Bradshaw and Sanford Carr Tucker Howell Jackson Suffelk Military Agiidemy

Firebomb Attempt Sparks Phoebus Residence

In Hampton Virginia on March 20 a daring arson attempt targeted the home of William S. Bisley on Willard Avenue Phoebus kerosene was poured through an interior window and the flames spread rapidly neighbors woke Bailey in an upper room and the Wood range burned but the main building was saved with no clue to the perpetrators.

Hampton William SI. Bisley Willard Avenue Phoebus Bailey

Kidneys and Digestion Warned by Health Ad

An old health ad warns that kidneys and bladder must stay active to prevent diseases like Bright's, diabetes, and dropsy. It promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as the safest remedy, claiming it supports digestion and overall vigor without overexciting renal systems. A wineglassful three times daily is advised.

Memorials of Confederate Soldiers at Cevelana County

A Virginia Virginia article describes a Confederate museum display honoring Cevelana County troops. It notes 1800 population in 1860, 2609 soldiers serving, and includes a cedar sprig card commemorating Colonel Charles P. Fisher and the Battle of Manassas. Other artifacts include battles, generals, and governor condolence dispatches.

North Carsina Cevelana Spa Charles FP. Fiher North Carolina Flet Glholin Felis Manassas Tiends Henry Wyatt Bethel Church Wiliam Dorsey Pender Gray Confederate Museum Virginian

Religious Services and Reception Announced in Swuntersville

Swuntersville agenda lists reception at St An drews Mission chapel and a communion service tonight. Huntersville M. 7 and Church led by Rev R W Webb. Grace Baptist Church hosts services today with Rev A J Wright. sermons at 11 am and 7:30 pm. Sunday school at 9:30 am. BY BP UD at 7:15 pm.

St. Andrew's Mission Chapel Huntersville M R. W. Webb Grace Baptist Church A. J. Wright BP. UD

Methodist Parsonage Nears Completion and Local News

Atlantic City notes rapid progress on a new Methodist parsonage and reports several measles cases in the Sixth Ward. Captain James W. Bacchus of Virginia travels to Lynchburg to start a new Red Men tribe. Neal Dow birthday celebration features Dr. H W Johnson and Mrs. Faville with a life recital. Rev J S Dudley to preach at usual hours with a 6:30 p m prayer meeting for youths.

Lekies Memorial Methodist Church H. &. Johnson D. D Central Avenue Baptist Church EK. EB Dudley St. Mark's Church Lambert's Point J.D. Powell James W. Bacchus Avenue 1 Virginia Lynchburg Neal Dow HW. E. Johnson Faville J. &. Dudley

Ex Priests and Ex Nuns Criticized by National Newspaper

The Philadelphia Times reports on ex priests and ex nuns touring to lecture against the Catholic Church. It argues they lack theoretical basis for their new faith and fail to convert Catholics while being shunned by groups like the A P A. It suggests a priest in serious doubt would seek mediation and prayer before public disputes.

The Philadelphia Times Slattery

Seaside Union of Epworth League Meets in Norfolk

The next quarterly meeting of the Seaside Union of Epworth League will be held on Thursday, March 2, at Centenary M E Church, Norfolk. Rev BE Rawlings of Richmond, state committee chairman, is expected to attend. The devotional exercise will be led by the league from Epworth church. All banner holders are asked to attend in body with banner and badge.

Epworth Leagne Centenary M. i. Ehurets Norfolk Rawlings Richmond Epworth Church Jn m

The Bio Store Department Listings and Prices

An older catalog style notice highlights the Bio Store departments for Misses Latkes and Children, promoting durable mohair plush items and assorted odors. It mentions Rhine Violets and Marissan Violets bottles with price references and notes two August Myrans works in the line.

Ines & Macaris August Myrans

East Window Display of Wool Novelty Spring Goods

Our East window features a display of all wool novelty spring weights. Widest widths shown with toffee prices. At wholesale one buyer paid top price. we bought the balance at low costs. They're positively worth more.

Men's Suits and Furnishings in Bargain Sale at Wiginton Store

The Wiginton Store on Main Street headlines a major sale of all wool men suits priced at 3.00, 37.50 and 855, plus strong discount lines in cashmere and worsted fabrics. The ad promises unmatched value in wool suits up to 320, with over a week of new neckwear and dress goods and guarantees customer satisfaction on tailor orders.

Norpolk OTIS

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