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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1897
Page
2
A sufferer with long term womb enlargement and numerous ailments credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with dramatic improvement after years of illness and unsuccessful surgery. She notes renewed strength, appetite, sleep, and ability to work, urging others to try the medicine. The letter signs with Mines James Conrigan of Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts.
The Supreme Conclave of Heptasophs met in its forty first session at Neptasophian hall with Most Worshipful Supreme Archon B Frank Sullivan of Wilmington Del presiding. About forty members from states including New Jersey Delaware Maryland Massachusetts New York Michigan Nebraska North Ohio South Ohio Illinois Missouri North Carolina Pennsylvania Tennessee Louisiana Virginia West Virginia attended and committees were appointed on credentials laws rituals and state of the order with adjournment planned after afternoon sessions.
Weather report and afternoon notes describe rain in Virginia and North Carolina with fair western regions and warmer temperatures. The document covers port calendar times, rainfall data, and garden varieties, plus a meeting recap noting Baltimore as next biennial site, a reversed suspension decision, and a banquet with speeches by Supreme representatives.
The street show is praised as the best yet but Barnum Bailey’s Great Show on Earth surpasses all. Three rings and three stages keep a nonstop flow of acts and aerial feats with no delays from start to finish, ensuring continuous excitement through the entire performance. It will be here on Saturday, May 5.
The Corbett and Fitzsimmons pictures will only be shown at the night exhibitions. Other new views will be seen at matinees on Friday and Saturday with prices for adults and children listed. The exhibition runs Thursday to Saturday at the Academy of Music. Personal note praises One Minute Cough Cure for a persistent cough.
Depositors led by H Davis seek to invalidate a transfer from M Batchelder to Charter Burruss claiming an unrecorded 1892 deed and alleged improper sale amid Burruss Son & Co collapse. Names include C A M O, L G Davis, N Davis, J Rankin, Consumers' Brewing Co, and others with deposits listed. Court filing by Spalding & Greeke cites about 4000 dollar value and 1200 dollar consideration for recording.
The Baltimore Sun reports the stockholders elected S. C. Hoffman Louis McLane Charles F. Mayer William Pinkney Whyte Arthur George Brown William L. Savage Charles Chauncey of Philadelphia and Elihu B. Chauncey of New York as directors. Mr Brown succeeds the late Enoch Pratt and Mr Chauncey succeeds his brother in law the late Moncure Frontinson. Directors re-elected Hoffman as president.
During the Southern Baptist convention in Wilmington North Carolina Rev T Waner of Willi amburg Virginia will fill the pulpit. A card is contracted cure it at once. One Minute Cough Cure claims to ease coughs and cure pneumonia bronchitis croup and throat problems. Sentences reference M I Trotter Norfolk R J Walker Brambleton Truitt and Smith Berlles.
Last chance this week to consult Professor Paseo the curveyant at reduced prices of 50c and $1. After May 5th the fee rises to $2 for all. Hundreds testify to the wonders he has revealed. 60 Gank Street, new number.
The marriage of Wertheimer and Wertheimer was solemnized by Rev. Dr. Silverman in New York. The couple, formerly of Norfolk, is listed as the residents of the bride and groom's parents.
The steamer yacht Marie, commanded by Captain Smith, arrived in port yesterday from Albany town, Connecticut. It was purchased in Mor, Pautrenes Mabfabacher, New Orleans, and will be used as a pleasure craft by him. The Merle is noted as one of the finest yachts to enter this port.
Archaic advert describes Buchlen Arnica Salve for sores, burns, chapped lips, corns, and various skin eruptions. Claims firm satisfaction after trial with price of 25 cents per box. Sold by Burrow Martin & Co.
A fragmented ad requests readers to visit Campbell Street for eye care. It asks if eyes burn or hurt and promotes proper glasses after a consultation with Dr. Week. The readable bits reference photos, Saturday events, and a general eye care service.
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