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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1897

Page

3

For Sale Inventions and Patent Requests

A series of auction style notices advertise for sale items and patent related inquiries. Tent pegs with release, wind wheel with removable vanes, clothes drying apparatus, and an adjustable jack invention are listed with addresses to John Wedderburn & Co patent attorneys in Washington D C.

Henry AL. McCutchen John Wedderburn & CO Washington, D. C tTrolley N. C. Hicks Washington, D.C Ewars Wm. Ll Bass Joan Wedderburn & CO Atorneys Washington, D. Co Peter Jakobs J. P. Fruit Louis Peldman John Weddberburn & CO W. Co, Woodard Joln Wedderburn & CO

Damages Sought in Revenue Case Over Detained Liquor Stock

In federal court Judge Robert W. Hughes heard Mellagh and company seek $6,000 for detention of their liquor stock under revenue suspicions. A prior $2,500 verdict in a local court was reversed by certiorari. The jury, including W. Hi Yatem and Henry Kirn, found for the defendants. counsel were G. M. Dillard for plaintiffs and W. H. White and L. R. Welford for defendants.

Robert W. Hughes United States Court Mellagh and Company Miyor William Ryan R. 8 Boykin Internal Revenue Court of Law and ‘Chancery W. Hi Yatem Henry Kirn J. G. Pinner C. W. Anderson Nat. L. Wilson J. D. Armstrong George B. Chegory John W. Bew J. I. Milligan W. J. Peel B. J. Crandall T. Wright G. M. Dillard William II. White L. R. Welford Richmond

Justice Tomlin’s Police Court Docket Listed

The docket shows Robert Jones jailed thirty days for larceny of dry wood owned by Walter Riddick. Dinksey Cook also faces thirty days in jail for failing to post a $50 bond. Fines range from 3.50 to 25 with several cases continued or appealed.

Justice Tomlin Robert Jones Walter Riddick Dinksey Cook Sam Brothers Louis Shaw Frances Jones Sam Jones

Perfeect Cigar Shaper Company Chartered

Judge Wackel granted a charter for the Perfeect Cigar Shaper Company to deal in molds own and use molds and to manufacture dears. Capital stock from $5 000 to $60 000 in shares of $100 with principal office in Norfolk and twenty five acres of real estate may be held. Officers include President H G Kemble Philadelphia secretary treasurer Austin M Clark Camden and directors H Stokes Millville Philip Henry ixratz Philadelphia.

N. J The Above EU. GC. Stokes Millville Philip Henry Ixratz Philadelphia

Philips vs Donovan judged for plaintiff in Chancery court

Law and Chancery Court before Judge William Bruce Martin last day heard the suit S C Philips versus B Fr Donovan. Judgment entered for the plaintiff in the amount of 503.21.

Lawo and Chancery Court William Bruce Martin Court of Law and Chancery S.C. Philips

Lawsuit Filed in Court of Law and Chancery

The suit lists W. Joe Davenport and S. J. Davenport versus A Cromwell for debt and damages totaling $1,000 in the Court of Law and Chancery. The document notes Cromwell as the defendant with assumpsit and damages requested.

Court of Law and Chancery W. Joe S.J. Davenport Cromwell W. Jd J. Davenport A. ©. Cromwell

Property transfers in Atlantic City and nearby streets

J M Meredith Jr transfers a lot on the north side of Central Avenue Atlantic City Ward for five dollars and other considerations. J M Meredith Jr transfers to George M Meredith an adjoining lot for thirty five dollars and other considerations. W H W Trice et al transfer to Ola G Webster a lot on the east side of Duke Street for one thousand dollars.

J. M. Meredith, Jr William BR. A Meredith Central Avenue Atlantic City Georgem. Meredith W. H.W. Trice

Buckingham Lithin Water Bottle Listing at 81

20 bottles of clear and sparkling Buckingham Lithin Water priced at 81.00 with delivery or pickup from d14 Church street.

Buckingham Church Street

Weather Forecast For Vo lng And Nearby Areas

Forecast and general conditions for Virginia and North Carolina. Virginia shows local afternoon or night showers with easterly winds and cooler in the north, while North Carolina expects local showers with partly cloudy skies and southerly winds. Also includes port calendar times for sunrise and sunset, high and low water schedules.

Washington, D. C Virginia Wall North Carolina

Weather observations from Norfolk for March 19

U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Norfolk reports 24 hour data with a maximum 69 and minimum temperatures listed. Departure from normal shown as plus 4. Rainfall figures included though not clearly legible. J J Gray, Observer.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Norfolk Pius Ceee Aso J. J. Gray

Amusements at Academy of Music features and Brownies success

The Owl T Homestead returns to the Academy of Music for Monday and Saturday shows with a Saturday matinee and seats on sale. Prices range from 2c to $1. Palmer Con's Brownies draw crowded matinee and night performances with striking Prying Ballet and lavish scenery, earning hearty applause in Norfolk.

Old Homestead Academy of Music Academy Norfollk

Weather and market notes from cotton belt and futures

Unsettled weather in the cotton belt. liverpooI futures in steady to higher moves. New Orleans market up two points with May and Mecetpis contracts, while domestic receipts reach up to 6,909 bales for today and 10,008 bales for the week amid stock declines and holiday observances in Liverpool.

Cotton Belt New York New Orleans Ysa TSI Bset Iain Tsn Liverpool

Hen State real estate sale by Pige & Co

Alessia HT Pige & Co. offers sale today at noon of three valuable lots on Berkley avenue and Math streets with sizes 25 by 106 feet and 26 by 7 feet, plus two residential plots on Berkley near the new electric line. Terms require one third cash and the balance over one to two years with interest secured by deed or lien on the property.

Alessia Virginia Berkley

Special cement of the United States Security Life Insurance Trust

An advertisement urges readers to consider a plan by Mr Col ME Good at 45 Bank Street promoting home ownership through a Norfolk entrance and a stear line company offering annual low-rate payments. It emphasizes life insurance and security for the home maker and calls for careful study of the message.

Col. ME. Good Bank Street United States Seceurity Life Insurance Amd ‘Trust Company Pennsylvania Norfolk Stear

Barbour Democratic Club Elects Officers After Meeting

The John S. Barbour Democratic Club held a large meeting at its hall on Pencinreh Street. Officers were elected with KH. RR. Pit as president, A.D. Jones as vice president, W.G. Pettis as secretary, 31 as treasurer, WN. Poulson as treasurer, Thomas Mord as janitor, and bs. Childrey as sergeant at arms.

John S. Barbour Democratic Club Pencinreh Street KH. RR

Salvation Oil Praised As Quick Pain Remedy

A Detroit testimonial claims Salvation Oil quickly cures sprains bruises and pains with no rival. The letter from Mrs Frank Juil 518 Grat iot Ave endorses its efficacy and mentions a 25 cent price. Sold at Cannon's Inlarmacy 420 Bute St Buend DT West 218 Main St Holmes Co 78 Main St Igen and's Atlantic City Drug Store.

Frank Juil Gratiob Ave Detroit Mich Cannon's Inlarmacy Bute Street Buend DT Main St Holmes & CO Igen and Atlantic City Drug Store

Norfolk Life in Fragments and City Travel Notes

A collage of city items notes Captain Parker in Washington and repairs to the patrol wagon while Mr. Isaac Marks from Charleston visits Norfolk. Fire engine cleaned, Rev. Byron lurahan to lead Lambert's Point church in May, and Miss Ana Arnold from Atlanta departs. Funeral for Mrs. Ceclin A. Johnson and a planned April 7 wedding of Tivzewell Taylor to Annie McCaw are listed amid church sermons and dockyard repairs.

Henry Parker Washington Isaac Marks Charleston Friends Edward Church J. 8 Godwin Ilvis City Baltimore Byron Lurahan Chara Lambert's Point Presbyterian Church Ana Arnold Atlanta Annie Moncure McCaw Willimsbore W W. A. Campbell Roanoke Second Presbyterian Church Rodiver Poston Dock Union Mission Ate Wil Maworth Lenagii Chamberland Street Metharlist Church Crawford T. Nottinehnam Washington, D Mckintex Jeorge Kelly Albany N.Y Ehmonid Maury Murner Susan Mason Smith Street Susan Schenele Witkin Cunninghan Kattl- Wore Bere Con Oll

Epworth League Delights with Tennyson Program and Social

The Epworth League of Snworth hosted an intellectual evening featuring a study of Tennyson including Songs of Poets and notable discussion. Performers included Miss Libby Whitehurst and Mr. Jenkins with Miss Lang, followed by a church refreshment hall gathering.

Epworth League Snworth Ehired Yoon Sol Tennyson Pos Khetele Messrs. Tipman Lumley Welsnd Jenkins Lelia Lang

Local Notices and Entertainments From Mast Lovitt Avenues

Mrs. Brown of Mast Lovitt Avenue missed her gold eye glasses at Meltene tree church some week or more ago and has not been able to find them. A force to set and straighten a railroad section between Park Ventie and the Norfolk and Western was employed yesterday. The AcCowley firm was taken to Graves shipyard for repairs. Mrs. Harwell’s circle held an entertainment on Avenue 200 last night with refreshments, raising a handsome sum. Miss Stella Crider recited, Miss Vordan sang, and Prof James Harvey performed. A joint entertainment by Mrs. Crows and Mrs. Chapman’s circles on Lovitt Avenue was well patronized and enjoyed. A meeting of the King’s Daughters Circle at Mrs. Webster’s on Park Avenue this morning discussed business regarding Retreat for the Sick. The concert at Kendree Church Thursday night was postponed to next Monday night due to participants’ recital at Christ Church. Rev. B. B. Dudley preached at Spurgeon Memorial Baptist Church last night. one conversion and two reclaimations reported, with another sermon at 7 30 tonight.

Last Avenue Stella Crider Va Lordan Sry James Harvey King's Daughters Spurgeon Memorial Baptist Church

Newspaper men on Seaboard Air Line tour to Charlotte

Sixty one New Jersey journalists traveled via Norfolk yesterday bound for Charlotte North Carolina and other Seaboard Air Line stops. The group was escorted by Frank A. Heywood editor and publisher of the Southern Progress of Philadelphia. They were hosted by the Seaboard Air Line.

New Jersey Norfolk Charlotte N. c Seaboard Air Line Frank A. Heywood The Southern Progress Philadelphia

Editors tour local spots and eight o clock Atlanta special

Editors visited Old Paint and other places of interest and noted the eight o clock Atlanta special will run until August seventh. Sample packages of Taundon's Virginia butter crackers with scalloped edges were distributed citywide and praised as rich as cream.

Atlanta Taundon Virginia

Incomplete Without the No F o'rlock Tea

Fragmentary notice notes Langdon's Virginia butter crackers and Tres lot supplies. No clear event or date is provided, but it reads as a collapsed grocery ad or inventory snippet mentioning specific brands and items.

Langdon Virginia

Columba Lodge Elects Representative to Grand Lodge

Columba Lodge No. 4 elects W. A. Woodhouse as representative to the grand lodge meeting in Staunton in May. PP. Anderson named as alternate.

Columbu Lodge W. A. Woodhouse Grand Lode Staunton PP. Anderson

Tug Tie Rey Narrowly Escapes Drowning Crew Near Memphis

Steam tug Tie Rey arrived in port early morning with five crew aboard. All escaped drowning by narrow margins. The vessel valued at $5 was owned by John Thhulery and was employed by St. Louis Republic reporters through the flood aftermath and rescue efforts.

Memphis Tenn Tie Rey John Thhulery TeAnspaper St. Jocula St. Louis

Distinct leather sole shoes for many trades showcased

An advertisement promotes three sturdy leather sole models with double shanks worn by policemen railroad workers thieves carpenters boatmen blacksmiths and other mechanics. It notes buyers record their mime and line of business beside purchase date to determine value and invites visits to Heller's One-Price Shoe Store at 46 Dank St opposite the Courthouse.

Clothing Patterns and Dresses Advertised in Local Store

An ad promotes various apparel items including wrappers shirts and skirts with prices like 31.00 60e and 1.99. It highlights pattern lookups at Rudolfhi Wallace and lists 344 Math street and 38 Main street as selling locations.

Walsis Collins Levy Math Street

Spring Offer From Local Manufacturer

An old advertisement proclaims spring goods and savings for existing customers and friends. The note hints at product shortages and urges tested items, promising slow restocking and continued value for loyal shoppers.

Camelot Brand Infant Formula Promoted as Healthy Substitute

An advertisement touts a new German patented process producing a formula from pure cow’s milk as the only healthy substitute for mother’s milk, urging readers to ask their physician and noting it is retailed at an unspecified location.

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