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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1897
Page
2
Sorrala Washington April 6 1897 passengers will board May 2 the Southern Bail etayaeny will operate Pullman from Norwich to Nashville allowing travel in comfort without charge of cars.
The annual May festival of the Richmond Wednesday Club will be at the Academy of Music on Thursday and Friday. The Boston Festival Orchestra headlining with forty five members will perform under nine soloists including Mrs. Dunton Wood and Miss Stewart. A large attendance from Norfolk and Portsmouth is expected.
Cloudy conditions in Washington with a May 4 forecast. Virginia shows partly cloudy weather and warmer than today. North Carolina expects partly cloudy skies with possible coastal showers and a offshore northwesterly wind. Sunrise 5 07 am sunset 6 37 pm high tides around 10 80 am and 10 37 pm, low water 4 a.m. and 4 57 pm.
Weather in the cotton belt remains clear with mixed market signals. Liverpool spot sales reach 10,000 bales while New York futures end barely steady with a small decline. August to October futures range and New Orleans receipts are given with year over year comparisons for U.S. ports and interior towns.
A Saturday blaze at Smithfield devastates three tenement houses owned by Filmore Jorden, housing colored residents. Loss about 1200 dollars. the Gwathney-Brinkley Peanut Company yard fence and shrubbery sustained damage. The theatre and nearby home were spared by citizens who fought the flames. Local plans include brick sidewalks and a future stand pipe and water works.
The entertaining program for the benefit of the children’s ward at the Retreat for the Sick will be held Thursday evening and Friday afternoon at Montefiore Hall. The event aims to attract all city children to boost the receipts and promises a pleasant program.
Sucklen's Arnica Salve touted as a cure for various skin ailments including sores ulcers salt rheum and eruptions with a promise of five perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price five cents per box and offered for sale by Burrow Martin & Co.
The U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Norfolk station records four hour data with maximum 62 and minimum 48 degrees and a departure from normal of minus seven. Rainfall details are incomplete but noted for May 1. Observer J J Gray signs the bulletin.
The Board of Police Commissioners met in a special session with Mayor Mayo and other officials. They fined Officer Seay $2 for a Rule No 82 violation and declined to reinstate an ex officer, while ordering a review of Officer Caprio after a complaint by Mr Greenweal about rough handling on Water street. The Chief’s April arrest total of 44 was approved before adjournment.
The funeral of Mrs Sarah Petree occurred Sunday morning at Woo'elock with residents of her son in law Mir A I Wilbur and Rev d W Moore of Queen Street Methodist officiating. Interment was in Princess Victoria Garden. The funeral of Mr Joseph L Sledge took place Sunday afternoon at 4 from Preemisen Street Baptist with Rev M B Wharton and Dev W J Yeune officiating. Interment was in Elm wed. The funeral of Mr Charles S Penley occurred Sunday afternoon from the residence of his son C H Henley on Chiavel street with Rev C W Aboure of Queen Street Methodist officiating. Interment was in Ehnwoulk. He was seventy years old.
An advertisement touts a medicine called The Wonderful Rigo Turtfler as a cure for rheumatism syphilis old sores constipation and other ailments. Ole ELE Pelot, a representative of Africana may be conducting canvassing in Norfolk and nearby towns. Missve Gurrew Martin Co. are listed as wholesale agents.
The Princess Anne, rebuilt at Roach's shipyard in Cheste Pa for the OS Dominics Steamship Company, was launched Saturday. The 227 foot vessel carries triple expansion engines, four Roach boilers, and 14 knot speed. It accommodates 120 first class and 27 second class passengers.
At a Sunday meeting of the Emerall Meno Chal association officers were chosen for the coming term. Spiritual Director Rev Pather Jota Dichey. President Jehs B Taunt. View President TL Wo Averys. Secretary BR Lawler. Financial Secretary OW McCourt. Treasurer Mas sing. Sergeant at Arms Joseply Tiles. Marshal Cornelus Schoonwuaron Siow ard.
A man from Lambert's Mount attempted suicide on Sunday using a glass bottle and a bottle stopper, but intervention prevented his death. The injured man, identified as Mr. Co ilveing, received medical attention and is expected to recover. the Seaverine aid was used in treatment.
Incomplete notice states the Sew City Directory will be delivered as fast as possible with special delivery limited. Readers are asked to await their book and contact for any communication regarding delivery.
Fragmentary text discusses a mysterious group and its followers. It hints at secret practices and a belief in ascendance through collective influence, mentioning anxious routines and a drive to maintain a rising appeal.
Twenty five creditors join a suit against N Burruss and Burruss Son Co totaling 62 694 97 in claims. Depositors list amounts from 170 to 22 000 while filings clog the clerk’s office with lig pendens. The Virginian notes the trust conveyed property shows little mortgage debt as Burruss reportedly paid cash for much of the purchase price and the main mortgage on Main Street was placed by Burruss's wife.
The fourteen round great battle in the ring is billed at the Academy of Music in Garcon City Nev with Corbett L'ITE as the headline act. Referee, timekeeper, seconds and bottleholders are listed along with matinee showings Friday and Saturday featuring ladies and children pricing. Night exhibitions will screen Witzsimmers pictures.
There is nothing as good as Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. It is safe reliable and guaranteed to do good or get a refund. Trial bottle free at Murrow Martin Cove drug store with regular price of $1.
A promotional notice announces a special sale in Norfolk at Cane Hell's on Main Street. It advertises nearly cabinet size plates with a new picture and implies a strong display. Call to view the items described as something great.
Fragmentary OCR item notes a death and funeral attendance notice mentioning Linwood Oliver, Thomas TT, and others. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicates a June or June-like date and a request to attend or observe a service.
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