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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1897
Page
5
Yesterday's notes report on a law term grand jury meeting prep, church attendance, a fire bug note, and city elections. Other items cover theater shows, contracts, street repairs, circus excursion, and county political muddle with multiple local parades, sermons, and public meetings.
The annual G A R encampment will be held at Soldiers Home today with both city encampments in attendance. The Democrats plan ward meetings tomorrow night at the usual places to elect Executive Committee members.
A gathering of Pete Gallagher AW M White and Keller supporters planned a shoot with Portsmouth Gun Club members but weather delayed it. Keller persuaded to stay, a friendly match against Captain Erner followed, with a team shoot and scores led by Weller, Cramer, Gallagher, and White.
Early Sunday morning burglars forced entry into several Park View homes. In D Hamilton’s kitchen they stole Sunday dinner groceries and a flour bag while Norman Hamilton witnessed the escape. Mrs. Harrell and Mrs. Carter also reported stolen dinners groceries lard butter sugar and kitchenware. They entered by a cut shutter and raised window and removed a wood house key. A box of burnt matches was found on the floor.
Judge Kent presides as the spring term begins in Portsmouth. The sole notable action is a motion to quash an attachment in the Portsmouth Gas Company versus Sanford Brooks and Bonsal, salt and sewerage contractors, seeking damages to gas mains. the city owes contractors several thousand dollars pending suit. The motion was argued by Major J F Crocker for the plaintiff and G Hatton for the defense and taken under advisement by Judge Prentis. Several cases are scheduled for later dates.
The Standish sailed Sunday for Annapolis with a steam launch for the Naval Academy aboard. Lieut J G B Collins reported for duty at the yard. Officers ordered to the Cushing, likely to be commissioned this month. Assistant Engineer D E Dismukes ordered to examination for promotion. Master joiner exam in construction department set for Wednesday. Admiral and Mrs George Brown and son Jettto sail to New York City Saturday for a several day stay.
The Court Street Missionary Society held a Sunday meeting and elected officers for the year. E rt. Marks- Qale was named president, 2D. Burieces vice president, G B. McClure secretary, Jarvis Askew treasurer, Miss Lottie Friedtin organist, Calvin Casey musical director.
Sunday afternoon a girl, daughter of Butt of Pavelto Street, fell and broke her arm. She was carried home where a physician was summoned.
The article argues against mineral tonics and opiates for nervous strength. It promotes natural digestion through vitamins and supportive tonics, claiming stimulants block digestion and that proper nervous health relies on balanced nourishment and oxidative balance.
A midsized retailer at 1M High Street cuts prices across suits and neckwear after a set date. FRON SIU SHO STO and other brands show reduced prices from $2.05 to $12.50, with entries like S00 S200 and 50e marked as the latest reductions. The ad cites stretch of stock and a general sale to clear inventory at Breslager & Anthony.
Public Schools for April 1867 lists students by district and grade Affected districts include Second and Fourth with multiple grammars, intermediates and primaries. Names span Laura Friedlin Pau line Willams Elizabeth Er nest Lela May Ballentine Hilda White Mary Williams and others across grades.
At last night’s meeting the Independent Fire Company elected officers including foreman J W Pace and first assistant Warren. The treasurer reported finances in good condition and delegates to the Winchester convention were chosen: Wiesdorf Pace Weeker Gland and Pried.
The Makemle League met at Court Sto4 Presbyterian Church with a large audience. Rev J Addison Emmit D D of Baltimore delivered a brilliant lecture on The Old Historic Church and For Wit She Stands, praised for his historic research and scholarship.
Application by Mr Wire for a liquor license on Sout and Pine streets faced opposition from South street and Prenuis Place property owners. Judge Watts, Mr Irving, and Captain Marshall spoke for the parties. The judge refused the license after testimony. A request to revoke Mr Coserove’s license at Pearl and South streets was denied, with conditions to conform to the law.
The Baptist Young People's Union met Sunday and reorganised with renewed vigor. Elected officers include J Stroud Roper as president Ivan Morgan as vice president Joseph Culpepper as secretary W Hf htodman as corresponding secretary Miss Minnie Alerkle as treasurer Miss Idithard as organist Miss Maud Dill as musical keeper They will meet the first Tuesday in each month.
Western Democrats dissatisfied with nominating Mr John A. Codd for Supervisor met at Vernon Hotel last night and nominated Mr R H Norfleet for Supervisor leaving other offices vacant. The gathering was large and enthusiastic and supporters of Norfleet will work to elect him.
The following gentlemen have been summoned as ordinary jurors for the Mustingss Court: James Z. Soruim, Vya A. Martin, P. Nash, James Ohtourke, W. Walker, Sol Gast, Virnes W., Jeliiott, Cienogedea, Meatty, Dr. Manning, Herbert Williams, Fil Watts.
Messrs. Levy & Co of 2000 High Street announce a special sale this week on children’s suits. Savings highlighted on straw hats and shirts as Vinnelson & Co and Charles I Welton & Co promote new lines with noon bargains.
The Baptist Preachers Conference of Portsmouth Norfolk and vicinity met at Court Street church. Reports show multiple contributions for foreign and home missions, several baptisms and conversions, two by letter, and fellowship extended to six churches. The meeting noted a newly built church and growing Sunday school.
Public notice invites patrons to attend a performance of Princess Bonnie at W Ta Croump's with last chance seating and a 40 cent admission.
The entertainment by Berkley Military Institute students under Miss Muagrie Tatem drew a large audience at Pythian Castle and will be repeated Thursday evening for the benefit of the Fifth Street Christian Church. Tickets 15 cents for single and 25 cents for double. Refreshments served, with seats available.
An old ad lists 6100 Gentrouw bicycles for 565 and a seventy five baby carriages stock at J. 3. Crawford's Furniture and Carpet House. It also notes straw hats and ladies straw sailors from W. E. Virnelson & Co.
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