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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1897
Page
3
Special Speecnlees Greenwood and Bro s at 158 Main street offer up to date jewelry with fifty years in business. Gold set rings 31 worth 1 50 to 3 nut sets 60c worth 1 sleeve buttons 60c worth 31 and hundreds of articles at reduced prices.
The text claims la grippe can lead to pneumonia but with reasonable care and Chamberlains Cough Remedy the danger is avoided. It says tens of thousands used the remedy with no pneumonia cases and that it cures faster than other treatments. Available in 25 and 60 cent sizes at druggists.
An ad promotes a $82 patrol shoe with three leather soles and double shank for policemen and many trades. It records buyer name, trade, and date to show wear, inviting customers to Heller's One-Price Shop, 46 Bank St. Other merchants, Rudolph & Wallace, and eye specialist Dr Week advertise nearby listings and spring stock.
The article previews Norfolk's optimistic prospects with Shafer Leahy Wentz and manager Smith, notes a planned opening with Richmond college, and discusses the Southeastern league tensions with Portsmouth and Newport News amid amateurization talks, plus signings by St Louis and Richmond terms.
Pat Ziegler and Varney Anderson join Rockford Illinois while Tom McCreery leaves his perch to report in Louisville. Pickering may switch to second base for Louisville after previously playing outfield and well on the bag. Claude McFarlane leaves Evening Post baseball editing amid club duties. Sporting Life praises his lively newsy posts and authority. Pittsburg brings a special car to Roanoke. Joe Corbett’s misfortune inspires sympathy as he contemplates retirement. Shorty Geier likely to play short for the Phillies with Stallings pleased. Brandt praised as a find. Richmond ends talks for Carney Flynn as Washington signs Leever Schmidt and Smith. Left-hand pitchers Nops Klobedanz Hill Tannehill Friend noted as fastest in five years. Metames advised to improve fielding to become a major league star.
Local notices list various appearances and events including Mr Otto Whittehurzt Jeft Baltimore for a visit Ray Line Cn Baltimore. Steamboat Inspectors Johnson and Nicholson attend Newport News on official business. A Y M C A official returns from Baltimore and a gas company executive begins a Germany trip.
State Attorney Duffy dropped a larceny case against James K. Bowie for allegedly stealing three diamond rings worth 500 from Miss M. N. Talbott of Norfolk Virginia. The alleged theft occurred aboard the Norfolk boat on February 20, and Miss Elliott of Norfolk refused to prosecute.
A large Norfolk and Portsmouth Conclaves delegation will attend the dedication of Charity Conclave No. 4 in Poco sin township York county. Past Grand Archon W I Gregory will deliver an address.
Hon. George S. Bowden succeeds in placing his allies W. H. Thorogood Irvine Griffin and Landon Jessup as ship keepers in the navy yard at a salary of 24 dollars per day.
An old advertisement promises to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, available at all druggists. It offers a refund if the remedy fails to cure, noting the claim and a contact reference with days and a code.
A large audience at the Second Presbyterian lecture room enjoyed Rev. Dr. W. S. Liey recounting private soldier experiences from the late war. He mixed humorous and poignant anecdotes from hard tack to cannon ball mishaps, ending with refreshments and candy.
An attentive audience at the Ryland Institute Wits Hillel enjoyed a clever and artistic recital by Missestate Wood Price and Bley with Miss Gregory as reader. The program featured piano solos duets and trios with well chosen readings and all numbers were encored.
The Norfolk Battalion of the Fourth Regiment crowded the armory for a regular drill. The four companies formed from three, led by Colonel George W. Taylor, performed precise evolutions and a guard mount. Battery 33's Captain J M Weeling served as officer of the day with Lt Cake as adjutant while Lt W C Tu was officer of the guard. The Naval Post Band played during the dancing after the ceremony.
Chief Dornin in Tybee Gu receives a telegram seeking Evan Powell the brother of Peter Powell who died there yesterday morning.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a new remedy. It targets urinary system pain in bladder and kidneys, eases water retention, and claims rapid relief for both sexes. Sold by WALK & TILTIAMS, druggists, 108 Water Street, Norfolk. Va.
An advertisement touts a milk substitute made from pure cow’s milk using a new German patented process. It claims to be the only healthy substitute for mother's milk and urges readers to consult their physician, noting it is retailed at.
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