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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1897

Page

2

Lord's Vineyard Adds to Church Through Revival

The article catalogs church活动 and revival efforts across Norfolk, noting twenty converts at First Baptist, Queen Street Revival gains and continued nightly services, upcoming visits by Rev. Simpison for Foreign Missions, and addresses by Charles N. Crittenton and others. It lists meetings at Cumberland Street M E, Union Mission, and Epworth League activities, with multiple pastors and churches involved.

Charles N. Crittenton New York Union Mission Academy of Music Queen Street Queen Street Methodist Church Teo. M Wharton Freemason Street Baptist Church Suaides Monoerth Dr Young John Watson Creeide EF. OK Dudley P. J. Garrigan Tthe Catholic University Washington Sacred Heart York Street W. T. Atwell Cumberland Street M Epworth League Union

Special Late Separate Skirts Wright's 370 Main Street Ad

An old ad lists clothing items at Wright's 370 Main Street including skirts in velvet binding and lindage with rustle. Brilliantine products priced at $1.40 to $2.50, with figures indicating lots and sizes. Also notes Black Brilliantine and Sik Finish products with various prices and a reference to 196 old address.

Wright Manin Street Wright's Main Street

Election and installation of officers at Norfolk Lodge No 38

The annual election of officers for Norfolk Lodge No 38, I P O Elks, was held Sunday afternoon. Officers elected for the coming term include John P T Fletcher exalted ruler John I Wevill leading knight wk A O Neill loyal knight J da Shafer lecturing knight W B Langley secretary W W Dey treasurer TE R Joynes trustee Emmett Grey janitor J W Cherry representative to grand lodge A P Jones al Lermate. Newly elected officers were installed by Past Exalted Ruler James I Duncan with assistance from WH Chase grand esquire and J A Dolby grand secretary.

Oficers Munabenal Meethng Norfolk Lodge No I. P. O. Ellis John PT. Fletcher John I. Wevill Wk. A. O'Neill J. da. Shafer Ww. B. Langley W. W. Dey Frank Crandall TE. R. Joynes Emmett Grey J. W. Cherry Grand Lodge Minneapolis A. P. Jones al Lermate James I. Duncan Exalter WH. BE. Chase J.A. Dolby

Virginia Republicans Press for Civil Service Reform

Norfolk Republican leader Burroughs and Second District chairmen urge repeal or reform of civil service laws to allow party members to obtain government jobs. They criticize current statutes as hindering GOP appointments and emphasize unity to sustain state and national organizations.

Burroughs Norfolk Second Congressional District Committee Raleigh House Bowden Cleveland Norfolk Navy Yard Congress Virginia

Makemie League Program At First Presbyterian Church

The Makemie League of Norfolk Presbytery holds its regular March meeting this evening at 8 at the First Presbyterian church. The program includes an organ prelude a violin solo Mendelssohn Andante from Violin Concerto Charles Rogers scripture reading and a choral union address on Some of the Distinctive Characteristics of Calvinism by Rev W C Campbell followed by hymns and benediction.

The Baptist Youn People's Union of Freemason Street Baptist Church Colored Y. M.C. A St. John's A. M W. H. Atwill Cumberland Street 0Worth Cywarles N. Critthenton Makemie League of Norfolk Presbytery First Presbyterian Church A. Byuerner W. AL Slaymaker Mitthew Mendelssohn Charles Rorjes Hey Eb. McCluer Ludden Teres Eeeeee Choral Union W. C. Campbell Wim Ss. Licy

Tea party at Miller Rhoads store draws ladies to Norfolk event

A week long all day tea hosted by Miller Rhoads & Co for customers and visitors in Norfolk. The shop announced a partnership with Bertolette & McDewitt to introduce Masapura teas from Ceylon India, claiming Hindustanese meaning pure delight in translation.

Miller, Rhoads & Co Messrs Bertolette & Mce- Dewitt Masapura Ceylon India Norfolk Vicinity

Teste Mine concert at St Marys church in Norfolk

Hundreds unable to gain admission to Teste Mine and Tresa ad' Mvingw perform at St Marys church Norfolk on Sunday April 4 at 7 80 pm. The program repeats popular pieces from Warina's previous recital with new selections and a few encore numbers.

Tresa Norfolk Penmple St. Mary's

Auction Sells Donavon Stock Furniture Findings

Yesterday’s sale of the Donavon stock by the New York Furniture Co drew buyers yet left much furniture unsold. Today Mr Creecy aims to close out remaining pieces during the morning auction. Desirable items linger while upstairs furniture will be cleared. the auctioneer will push quick dismissals to curb biddriven delays.

Donavon New York Creecy Jen

To Cure a Cold in One Day The Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets

Advertisement claims a single day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with money back guarantee if it fails. Fine print includes garbled trailing text. The source reads like an old patent medicine pitch with no verifiable medical endorsement.

Remarkable Gold Elgin Witches Sale at Greenwood

Remarkable values offered for a few days only at Greenwood on Main Street. Genuine 14 karat gold Elgin open faced watches at 12.00 with double hinge and one hour offer. China cleeles priced at 1.25 are advertised as the best at that price. Specialist Jones will be at Greenwood’s Apr 7th, 8th, and 9th with spring importations from Rudolphi & Wallace ready for inspection.

Elgin Witches C.F. Greenwood & Lios Jones Eyo Specialiat Greenwoods

Railways Face Market Moves as Coast Line Eyes Wilmington Route

Rumors swirl that the Atlantic Coast Line may bid for the Wilmington Newbern and Norfolk railway at foreclosure. Coast Line president defers, but Philadelphia capitalists back a Southport to Norfolk spur envisioned to strengthen regional links and coal piers. A Virginia Carolina line plan aims to curb Pennsy’s grip, with talks of NLW and Illinois Central tie‑ups and Knoxville extension.

Atlantic Coast Line Wilmington and Weldon Wilmington, Newberne and Norfolk Railway Warren G. Hilett Coast Line Oil Point Newcomer Wilmington Newceme Norfolk Astern Carolina Washington Durham Seaboard Air Line Norfolk and Western Carolina Norfolk, Wilmington and Charleston Southport Atlantic J. Pievpont Morgan Philadelphia Shipia Enue Morfolk Taithnore Ohio Seaboard Aa Line Pennsylvania Pennsy Wildle

Heavy Rains Hit Texas and Cotton Belt Markets

Weather remains unsettled across Texas and the cotton belt as Liverpool spot quotes slip. Futures close steadier with minor declines. New Orleans futures fall two points. U.S. port receipts and interior town totals show year to date declines versus last year.

Texas Cotton Belt Liverpool London New York Gar New Orleans T8ia United States

Health and strength as keys to success

A fragment urges noble life with health and strength as essential to success. It cites Dr Greene of New York City claiming to offer a certain remedy to regain health and wealth and invites personal or letter consultation free with a promise of cure.

Dr Greene West 14Th Street New York City Greene

Preventing Pneumonia With Chamberlains Cough Remedy

The note claims that grippe danger lies in pneumonia but can be avoided with Chamberlains Cough Remedy. It asserts no pneumonia cases among tens of thousands using it and promises quicker permanent cure than other treatments. Also mentions 25 and 40 cent sizes and related footwear and hats sale at local stores.

Grippe Chamberlain

Blues Triumph Over Whites In Fast Basketball Match

A lively game ended 28 to 19 with the Blues ahead. Players included Williams, Ferguson, Pollard, Rutter Jr., Baxter, Cory, Driesel, Truiter, Clark, and Vellines among others.

Blues Williams W. S Ferguson Pollard H. J. Rutter Jr Baxter W. H. Cory Driesel C. MM. Truiter C. Clark W. EE. Vellines

Norfolk Man Aims to Cut Fire Victims’ Refurnishing Costs

John Wills Jr of Norfolk speaks of reducing prices for Portsmouth fire victims re furnishing their homes though he fears publicizing the remark. The Virginian defends publishing the fact and offers an editorial note.

Virginian John Wills, Jr Norfolk Portsmouth Willis

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