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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1897
Page
3
Greenwood and Bro at 148 Main Street promote an up to date jewelry sale offering genuine gold rings valued at 1.50 to 2 dollars, nut sets 50 cents, sleeve buttons Ble, and hundreds of items at reduced prices. Years in business touted as advantage shared with customers.
Advertises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a preventive for pneumonia from grippe and claims fast cure. Mentions Rudolphi Wallace and Malin street, Dr Weck eye examinations, H Gale at 152 Main street, and Buckingham Lithia Water 20 bottles for $1 at 614 Church Street.
Rail executives and crews brace for possible disruption after the Supreme Court ruling touched on joint traffic and freight pools. Western lines vote to withdraw from associations, signaling potential rate wars and industry realignments across major railroads including Santa Fe and Chicago Great Western.
Across the cotton belt the Weather is clear and spot market in Liverpool declined. Middling price 8.31 to 8.82d. sales 10 000 bales. New York futures closed firm with modest gains. May 6.85 in New Orleans. receipts at ports yesterday around 8 784 bales. New Orleans forecasts show 2 400 to 2 800 bales. Memphis Houston and St Louis declined. other Southern markets unchanged. April notice day in New York.
10000 yards of Hamburg embroidery Torchon Valenciennes and silk trims offered at the lowest prices this week by Levy Bros at 344 Main Street. Also dental notice for N Harris Dental Rooms at 234 Main Street with new number. Teeth extraction promotion mentions patient testimonials.
The Raleigh Biblical Recorder condemns federal court injunctions in the Southern railway dispute with the Governor over the Worth Carolina lease. It calls for adherence to state rights, accuses rail interests of political meddling, and fears lasting court domination by corporations.
Palmer Cox the Brownie Man dominates the Amusements page as his creations “The Brownies” are portrayed in Jefferson, Klaw & Mllinger’s She Grownies at the Academy of Music with Cox supervising every detail from the risers to the curtain. Projectoscope showings attract large crowds with additional matinees announced.
The Monticello Hotel company rejected all bids submitted for the hotel superstructure and will likely request new bids in a few days.
After eleven days indoors and $25 in doctors with no relief, Frank Dolson of Sault Ste. Marie Michigan was cured by one bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm costing 25 cents and has not had trouble since. For sale by all druggists.
At auction today the best goods yet exhibited will be sold by R. O. Morris for the New York Furniture Company housed at 213 Church Street. An auction advertisement invites bidders to inspect and participate in the sale.
Court notes from Norfolk County reveal tiny dockets with quick dispositions. Bettie Hughes faces a sanity commission after a charge noted as alleged. Mary Dunn’s cruelty to six children case is continued. several minor offenses include assault, breach of the peace, vagrancy, and larceny with short penalties or dismissals.
Judge William P R Marlin presiding in the Court of Law and Chancery yesterday oversaw judgment confessions: Rebreoa Wy Elis against John I Grim for 2000 dollars with interest, Market Street National Bank against John I Grim for 5000 dollars, James Barclay against George Taub for 440 dollars with interest.
The Norfolk and Chesapeake Building Association verdict in Norfolk County Circuit Court awarded $500 to C W Coleman and W W Sams against the association. The Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court, involving contractor John W Jones and a disputed payment for a Berkeley colored Methodist church project.
George M. Dillard transfers two lots in Atlantic City ward via the Norfolk Land and Improvement Company for $500. L Weinfeld sells to D P Reid & Bro two horses and harness for $151.71. Chicago Cheese Company sues W F P Allen on assumpsit for $898.40.
The funeral for Richard S. Dodson occurred Wednesday afternoon from his Clover JIN residence on Charles Street extended. Service at home was private with Rev. Dr John F. Goucher and Rev. Prost officiating. Pallbearers included Dodson family members and local friends. interment was in Greenmount Cemetery mausoleum with later family reinterment planned.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. The remedy claims prompt relief of bladder and urinary passages in both men and women, reduces water retention and pain, and offers quick cure. Sold by Walke & Williams, druggists, 108 Water Street, Norfolk, Va.
Displayed at Hell's One-Price Shoe Store 46 Hank St opposite the Courthouse. Three solid leather soles with double shanks. patrol, policemen, railroad workers and other trades wearers tracked by purchase record showing wear. Bee Week vision tips and guaranteed repairs offered.
The death of Mrs. John W. Gerdemann in Philadelphia recalls her marriage to Rev. John W. Gerdemann, then a priest and pastor, on November 4, 1874 in Jersey City. The couple, from Reading Virginia, faced rumors of embezzlement and a priestly career that later faltered.
Local store lists corsets and fashion items with brands and values. Shrunken duck fabric offered at 10 and 42 ½ cents. Joseph Brown at 210 Church Street, Norfolk, promotes linen and household wares.
In 1897 a clothing house appeals to its customers and friends, arguing its worth and savings for those who have not yet tried their goods. The letter emphasizes valued patronage and the long-standing goodwill of the firm.
Spring dress goods arrive with unique patterns and exclusive styles. French plaids nouveautés salamies and tinsel goods offered from 0c to We per yard. Sea Island Percales yard wide at 1K per yard. Ladies and children's spring capes and reefers priced from 1.60 to 3.60 as the store showcases its fresh line.
An old advertisement touts a “PURE COW'S MILK” based product described as the only healthy substitute for mothers milk using a new German patented process. It urges readers to ask their physician about it and notes it is retailed at a stated location.
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