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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1897
Page
3
Rudolphi and Wallace invites readers to review their spring stock offerings from 333 Alain Street. The notice emphasizes appreciating the store’s efforts and encourages customer engagement with the new line.
Afr. Frank Dolson of Sault Ste. Marie Michigan was confined eleven days with an ailment and $25 in doctor bills. A single battle of Chamberlain’s Path Balm costing 25 cents cured him and he has not since been troubled. For sale by all druggists.
An advertisement for Heller's One-Price Shoe Store at 40 Bank Street opposite the courthouse promotes Have You Seen Them durable feather sole shoes with double sole shanks worn by policemen railroad men painters carpenters oatmen blacksmiths and other mechanics. It notes that customers name and line of business are recorded with purchase date to show wear life.
Rev. R. W. Webb will deliver a sermon on the subject Must Sin Every Pay at Memorial Christian Temple tonight by request. The announcement invites attendees to hear scriptural light on a practical question and to come and hear the facts for themselves.
Wrappers shirts waists skirts and collars advertised with prices 89c to 1.79 plus 1.29 for latest styles at Levy Bros 244 Main Street Buckingham Lithia Water sold 20 bottles for 1.00 at 614 Church Street reference to Hofheimer's sale of Munell's shoes at half price noted with crowd.
Police court records include arraignments for theft and drunkenness. Richard Parker found guilty of stealing coffee from Woodard & Goodridge and sentenced to two months, with an appeal bond set at $100. George Brown’s bar theft case details given, others fined or discharged. In law chancery, David A. Ward will probated. Julia R. Ward named executrix with bond of $12,000. appraisers listed.
Judge Waneckel granted a charter to the Virginia Construction and Equipment company to build canals bridges and roads with a capital stock of 10000 Charles Adamson of Cedartown Ga. as president Griffin C Callahan of Philadelphia as vice president W N Stokes of Philadelphia as secretary and treasurer. Rugh C Davis qualified as administrator of the estate of Frank L Granily with a 75000 bond and Co W Grandy as surety.
Jacquelin M. Meredith Jr transfers a lot on the north side of Central avenue in Atlantic City ward to Warry K. Wolcott and others for $1 and other considerations.
D G Finley, a British sailor aboard the Verda, toppled sixty feet from the rigging at Jambert's Point. He struck the deck, his face crushed, skull possibly fractured, and internal injuries suspected. He was rushed to St Vincent's Hospital with poor prospects for recovery.
Rev. Mr. Hines preached at the first Baptist church last night on repentance. Ten conversions were reported as services continue through the week beginning at 7:40 p.m. The large audience showed strong interest and growing congregations.
The funeral for Capt. Drinkwater departed from his Virginia residence and was conducted by Rev. S. S. Robinson of London Ridge Baptist Church, assisted by Rev. Wm. J. Sayvace of the Episcopal Church. Interment occurred at the farm of Mr. Philip Giornto near Oceana.
The Norfolk Virginia Beach and Southern railroad selects George T. Banks as the lowest bidder for the Brambleton depot construction. The award decision is under advisement by officials.
Catholic clergy at St Vincent's Hospital presented Dr. J. C. Byrne with an elegant French clock yesterday. The clock features a cathedral chime as a token of appreciation for his efforts on behalf of patients.
An old advertisement promotes Dr. Deane’s Dyspepsia Pills as a remedy for weak stomach loss of appetite flatulence water brash rising of food heartburn nightmares coated tongue offensive breath jaundice liver spots and palpitations. It urges eating nourishing food and taking a pill after each meal with color coded wrappers for constipation or diarrhea and invites readers to send for a sample from DR J A Deane Co Kingston NY.
Forecasts for Virgínia show increasing clouds and likely rain with southeast winds and warmer temperatures. North Carolina expected showers with southeast winds and warmer conditions in the eastern part. Observations from Norfolk report past 24 hours with max and min temperatures and rainfall details.
The Brownies stage extravaganza promises lavish scenery and a 72-person company with music, ballet, and comedy. Cast includes Alarie Celeste Ida Mule Frank Deshon Ida Crooke and Sol Solomon. Matinee and evening shows priced 2c to $1.00. extra feature Old Homestead Friday and Saturday with matinee.
The Newport News Press reports the Southeastern Virginia League has finalized schedules for four clubs Newport News Suffolk Portsmouth and Hampton. Home and away dates at Riverview Park extend the season for Newport News and Hampton while others play at Portsmouth with matches spread across May through September.
The Union Republican League of the First Precinct of the Fourth Ward held a large meeting at Paslow's hall on Scatt street last night and elected officers: Jd. I. Dreeman president, Thomas Jones vice president, Isiah Nicholes secretary, James Tennington assistant secretary, Arthur Poremian treasurer, George Thompson sergeant-at-arms. About fifty members enrolled.
Circle No 5 Jing's Daughters invites all to a tea on Thursday evening April 1 from 7 to 10 at the home of Mrs M Iu T Davis on Butestrest all are cordially invited to attend.
Congressman Young returns to Washington tonight. Major C. W. Broome returns from New York to install grand officers of the Royal Arcanum in Minnesota. The Rev Corydon Milliard preaches at St John AME church after a trip from Milwaukee. Major Daniel Sutherland, ex mayor of Pictou, visits city with Mrs Lauder. Dr Wharton to deliver commencement address at Baltimore College of Dentistry.
The Norfolk public plans another edition of the Kirmiss entertainment series at the Tennessee Ceate murial with 42 members meeting at the Atlantic hotel reception room. The next gathering is set for Wednesday at 6 pm, with Miss Lizzie Lauder hosting the opening and dates likely April 24 and 5.
The Wong Hong Tea Store at 174 Church Street reports large business and many unsolicited testimonials praising their Mends of Tea. Advertising runs 20 days, then sales will be on merit. Verms single cans cost $1.00, six for $5.00, thirteen for $0.00. Club orders by mail to Hong Kong Tea Company, 174 Church Street, near Main.
Dahlgren Post No.4 of the G A R celebrated its eighth anniversary at Bank Street Baptist Church. James V. Carter chaired the arrangements with Daniel Langley James 4 Gordon John I Gibbs and Cornelius Garner on the committee. The program included A Virginia Veteran's Welcome Rev. Rn. Ht. Bowling an anniversary ovation by WW Mitchell and an American flag presentation by Rev. TD. P. Geaton Db. D. The flag was the banner for selling the most tickets.
Save The Children. When children are attacked with cough, cold and croap, Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup will prove a quick and sure cure. Mr Himetr Ik Baker of Blandon Pennsylvania writes of its effectiveness for coughs colds and croup. Sold everywhere for 23 cents. Bold by Cannon's Pharmacy and local drug stores listed.
An advertisement touts J F Sarg and Son's artificial mother's milk called Wilk. It claims to be manufactured from pure cow's milk by a German patented process and presents itself as the only healthy substitute for mothers milk. The text ends with a note about retail pricing.
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