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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1897
Page
2
Commercial and other business paper discounted. City bonds and other securities bought and sold. Interest allowed on time deposits. Safe deposit boxes offered. Draws on Exchange and cable transfers to Europe. Letters of credit issued to principal world cities.
Six thousand pairs of Mundeil’s Philadelphia shoes for misses and children, with Boveht at Haley they are valued to go the same way at Hofheimer's.
An advertisement promotes low price patterns at ten cents and a fashion sheet for April. It also markets glasses for eye relief with Dr. Weck and highlights patterns as fashion education. Rudolphi and Wallace advertise at 33 Main Street Buckingham and Lithia Water at 20 bottles for $1.00 near 614 Church Street.
The Belt Line project near Norfolk advances with right of way secured through Port Norfolk and surrounding estates. Construction could begin within sixty days, promising cheaper freight transfers for multiple lines including Norfolk and Western, Seaboard, and Atlantic and Danville, with a final terminus likely at Park Norfolk.
Forecast for Toby Virginia and North Carolina indicates increasing clouds and northerly winds with a slight temperature rise. North Carolina expected generally fair and warmer with SW winds becoming variable. Sun rises 5 57 p m sets 6 24 p m high water 4 37 a m 6 13 p m low water 11 08 a m and 11 19 p m
The bulletin reports 21 hour observations from Norfolk with temperature norms and rainfall, followed by a series of local events. It lists cinema and debate nights, YMCA and church programs, choir performances, and a coral crown gift. It mentions church services at several congregations and schedules for Sunday school and youth meetings.
Alexander McConnell Kenndays secretary of the National Association of Veterans of the Mexican War died at his home 206 G street norm.Sweet at 2 45 am in his 74th year from old age. He crusaded to raise Mexican War pensions to 12 dollars a month and his efforts helped pass the bill in Congress. Born December 8 1824 in Wheeling Virginia his career included service in Capt Dupuy’s cavalry in 1846 Vera Cruz and daily combat with guerrillas. Survivors include a widow and a sister. veterans will wear crape on left arms for thirty days.
Judge Hanckel presided as M Saunders case from the Police Court was heard in the Cor poration Court. The defendant was fined 100 dollars for selling blackberry wine for elder at Colley avenue and Avenue B Atlantic City ward. Naturalization papers were granted to Herman Westheimer, a subject of the Emperor of Germany.
Judge William B. Martin presided over divorces and guardianships, including Sarah R. Lee’s divorce from Jerome B. Lee for desertion, and James H. Walker named guardian of several heirs with bond. Probate and police court actions covered will probate for David Nye and multiple minor offenses with varied fines and sentences.
The brick foundation for the Manti hotel will likely be finished this morning and examined by Superintendent Tudddle to verify strength. The three lowest bidders for the superstructure Smith & Son, Baltimere, Tunt Richmond, Patterson of Suffolk may be asked to revise figures, with only £7,000 difference among them.
Richard H. Baker trustee transfers a lot on the south side of Bermuda street to Richard Tl. Baker Jr. trustee for Margaret Pleres, 2000. R T Bosman transfers a triangular strip on the east side of Granby street extended to A B Sands for 150 dollars.
Marriage licenses issued today to Frank S Trumble and Tile I Livingston. Carlton Hassen grocer of Jamesville North Carolina. Elizabeth Wrenn of Montgomery West Virginia.
Take Luxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a chlix in one day. All druggists refund the money if it fails. 25c. sp8-tu,thu,sat,7m
Antonio Louis, cornet player at the Franklin, reported early yesterday that a white man attempted to rob him in the alley beside the Hotel Norfolk. Louis saw cuttings through his vest before the man, who fled when a policeman approached.
An advertisement from Levy Bros at 314 Main Street touts 410000 yards of new Hamburg veiling and trimming laces Vasenciennes and Silk and Cotton, with prices 10c and 12c. The copy claims cheapest prices ever voiced on high class goods this week and mentions Beecham's Pills for health.
The funeral of Capt Drinkwater who died at Virginia Beach was held yesterday morning from the Chapel of the Sea at the Beach. Rev I R Savage conducted the services. The remains were interred in her private lot near Virginia.
Notice to all Master Masons of Rising Sun Lodge No 2 to meet at Masonic Temple on Queen Street Sunday March 28 at noon to pay last tribute to Brother Flankin Cooper who passed away Friday morning. Attendees from sister lodges invited. By order of W M JAS P CARTY Secretary mp27-11
The Hong Kong Tea Company at 174 Church Street near Main reports strong favorable testimonials for their blended teas. Yesterday was ladies day with many caddies sold. today also offers ladies day. Advertising lasts thirty days then goods sold on merit. Terms single cans 1 dollar, six for four, or three cans. Orders by mail nationwide.
G Uh Wendersoy editor of the Daily Advertiser reports severe cold after Cripple Creek fire improved after using nine small bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The note claims both cough and cold left him and praises the remedy's merit. For sale by all druggists.
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