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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1897
Page
2
The notice outlines discounted commercial and other business paper, favorable loan terms, city bonds and securities trading, time deposit interest, safe deposit boxes for rent, moderate charges, bills drawn and cable transfers to Europe, and letters of credit issued with no principal entities worldwide.
Special Sub Separate Skirts Wrights at 370 Monin Street Old No 6o lists rustle lining velvet binding fabrics with reduced prices. Items include Black Brilliantine fabrics with marked savings and multiple lots priced from $1.45 to $3.43 connecting to Wrights 370 Main Street old No 196.
Limited sale offers 14 karat Elgin open faced double case watches at 12 dollars and 15 dollars respectively, sent to C F Greenwood & Bros for cash. Also China Clocks priced at 1.35. Dr C C Jones and Dr Weck eye specialists announce examinations and upcoming appearances at Greenwood’s with dates and locations. F H Gale at 152 Main Street promotes eye care and relief from headaches with proper classes.
A Makemie League program at First Presbyterian features Rev Campbell on Calvinism. The sermon traces Presbyterian government, its role in history, and its influence on liberty, religious toleration, and founders like Washington, with notes on martyrs and persecution in Europe and Ireland.
The Virginian notes multiple millinery openings including Mrs J Gillerlain at 192 Church Street showcasing pattern hats and novelties, and Mrs J S Anderson at 00 Church Street with a formal showing. Posner's and Bassett's also host openings, inviting the public to preview new designs today.
Bishop A M Randolph of the Episcopal Church will conduct visitations in the region over several days. March 30 at 11 a.m. Chapel by the Sea Princess Anne County. March 31 at 9 a.m. Easter Shore Chapel Princess Anne County. April 1 at 9 a.m. St Thomas Yorkley Virginia. April 3 at 1 p.m. Lambert's Point. April 4 at 9 a.m. Grace Street Norfolk. April 5 at 7 p.m. St Johns Portsmouth.
Isabeli Council No 5 of the Order of Columbus is formed with 48 members. Officers listed include Commander J Whittehurst past commander C A Nash vice-commander H Lowe secretary J Todbes treasurer C W Tlabeh marshal Willard J Brown guard Frank Blevens trustees Alan R Janekel James F Duncan and R Clever.
The Monticeelo hotel company will not award the hotel superstructure contract directly but will arrange with Mr HR J Wunt of Riehmoene to oversee the project. Mrunt was underbid by two firms, but all bids were rejected as previously stated.
The funeral of Mrs Annie M Lee wife of Mr RR W Lee was held on a Sunday afternoon at the Disciples church. Pastor Rev R J Chambers conducted the service and the interment followed at Elmwood.
An advertisement for a blood purifier touts Hooms Pills as the best medicine and asserts thousands of cures. Rudolphi and Wallace promote spring stock and invite inspection at 2 Main Street and 333 Main Street with claims of customer satisfaction.
The Norfolk Board of Wealth receives Nathan Straus circular urging co operation with authorities to inspect dairies for tuberculosis in cows. He argues public inspection focuses on adulteration and fraud, not pollution, and claims tuberculous milk endangers infants, citing New York mortality data and calls for a municipal inspector.
At the residence of his mother on Siart street this edty March 2th, Richard Drake will have funeral services at the residence this Wednesday at noon. Also, at the residence of her parents on Bermuda street Norfolk Mrs Mansfield will hold services for Hazel Immanhmute aged 1 year 9 months this Wednesday afternoon at 3 oclock. Friends invited.
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