Grand Jury Returns Indictments in Corporation Court
The grand jury returned true bills for forgery against George T. Howard and for house breaking by Louis Smith and Edward Price. Mary Turner faced maiming charges. The petit jury was recalled and adjourned to tomorrow at 10 30. Police Court saw William Floyd arraigned on drunkenness assaulting an officer and concealed weapons, a razor found on search. He received thirty days and a 720 fine. Other cases include Lucius Banks false pretenses 11 80 fine, Lawrence Hinton assault 11 50, Charlie O'Brien tramp thirty days, John Beasley felonious cutting dismissed, Ida Lloyd and Eugene Bradford assault continued, Hoots Coleman abusive language 2 40, T K Roberts canvass tent false pretenses under advisement, Wing Lee larceny of laundry dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
George T. Howard
Louis Smith
Edward Price
Mary Turner
Welock
Emmett
Kelly
W. T. Webb
S. E. Post
Armistead Borland
John L. Pearce
L. D. Lacy
Robert W. Tomlin
William Floyd
Robert Ruddick
Floyd
Lucius Banks
D. C. Worthington
Lawrence Ilinton
Francis Hinton
Charlies O'Brien
John Beasley
Ida Lloyd
Eugene Bradford
Judge orders release of Sylph to claimant
Judge Robert W. Hughes presiding in U S Court ordered the launch Sylph freed on April 12 while in the possession of G S Briges and turned over to claimant C R Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Hughes
United States Court
G. S. Briges
C. R. Taylor
City Water Dept Acquires Joyce Lake Property Confirmed
Judy Woodhouse of Prin cess Anne county confirms the commissioners report for condemning Joyce Lake property for Norfolk City Water Department use. City Attorney Taylor opposed and asked for new commissioners. He will appeal Judge Woodhouse's decision to the Circuit Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Lake
Princess Anne County
Norfolk City Water Department
Judy Woodhouse
Taylor
Circuit Court
Woodhouses
Real estate transfers listed for several city properties
W T Curdis transfers a lot on the south side of Martin avenue near Moran avenue for 800 dollars. C Bavelay transfers a lot at the northeast corner of Colonial and Graydon avenues Ghent for 2550 dollars. P H Morgan transfers property at the northeast corner of Mariner and Fenchurch streets for 3000 dollars. John B Tucker trustee to Charles O Santos Walter T Santos and Fanny Etheridge property No 2 Freemason street for 1 dollar and other considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Curdis
L. M. Curdis
Martin Avenue
Moran Avenue
C. Bavelay
Joseph L
E. W. James
Colonial and
Graydon Avenues
Ghent
P. H. Morgan
W. L. Wreglinton
Mariner and
Fenchurch Streets
John 8. Tucker
Washington, D. C
Charles O. Santos
Walter T. Santos
Fanny Etheridge
Freemason
Barbershop Row Over Labor and Capital Rights
Vorbett and Fitzestom and John argued in Cook's barber shop over labor and capital rights and a nickel. Onlookers say William won linguistically while John appeared physically stronger. The incident stirred banter among shop employees and is now closed with a call for the next customer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
John
Cook
Dr King’s New Discovery Promoted For Coughs Colds
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as safe reliable and best for consumption coughs colds throat chest and lung ailments. It promises money back if not beneficial and lists Burrow Martin Co. drug store as trial location with regular sizes 60 cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Clairvoyant Sets This Week's Consultation Price
Clairvoyant at 00 Bank Street named Professor Pasco offers balance readings this week only for 50 euros and 1 dollar. The notice highlights limited service availability and the specialist’s name and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasco
Bank Street
Levy Bros. Bargains Ignite Weeklong Sale on Main Street
Last week excitement built as Levy G Bros at 344 Main Street advertised daily bargains. The notices urged choosing top quality cigars with the slogan Have Moneyuckle or nothing and touted the best cigar on the market, encouraging steady purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levy Bros
Levy G Bros
Main Street
Deaths and local notices in Norfolk daily chronicle
Miss Elen Sessoms dies at 26 from Tarboro. funeral at Spurgeon Memorial church led by Rev. J. J. Hall. William N. Prince funeral at Park Avenue Baptist Church. George F. Taylor runs sole broom factory in Norfolk on Ohio avenue. School closure vote planned. Local Board meets over Park avenue track issue with Norfolk Virginia Beach railroad. Community events include entertainments and charity benefits at Brambleton and Windsor avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Addison
Ahde
J. G. Sterling
Brambleton Avenue
Elen Sessoms
Spurgeon Memorial Church
J. J. Hall
D. D
F. H. Martin
William N. Prince
Park Avenue Baptist Church
Industry Council
Junior Order United Mechanics
Vandalia Lodge of Odd Fellows
Brambleton Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Elmwood
George F. Taylor
Norfolk
Casey
Norfolk Broom Company
Saylor
Ohio Avenue
Samuel Dowdy
Mozart and
Brambleton Avenues
Parsonage and Aid Society of
McKenfree
Ladies’ Enterprise Society
E. A. Potts
Little Werbert Linwood Oliver
Thomas H. Oliver
North Reservoir Avenue
Young
Windsor Avenue
Webster
Nash
Bonney and Jordan
Mordaunt Etheridge
L. Frank Jordan
Gitteer
Pullen
Fulford
Esseec
Cence
Borjes
Jerrigan
Panks
Bunting
Gale
Jones
Sterling
Whitehurst
Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Southern Railroad Company
Park Avenue
EF TL Thomas
Wilcox
Thomas
Taylor
Banks
Woard
Margarette Crandell
City Fathers Meet in Conference on Franchise and Ordinance
City officials discussed mutual terms for a suitable ordinance and possible changes to existing methods. Transfers included 917.77 from Brambleton ward to the school fund, and petitions on steam boilers, building permits, and police staffing were referred to committees. The council adopted two additional policemen and adjusted salaries, plus other finance and license actions before adjourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crews
Brambleton Ward
Old Dominion Steamship Company
M. Glennan
Virginian
Plame Street
Bertha Beans Improves At Home In Atlantic Caspy
Little Miss Bertha Beans shows slow improvement at her home on Avenue C and Third street. A successful WCTU program at the Rutledge Y's hall drew a good audience and a modest sum. Rev Is Dudley leaves for the Southern Baptist convention in Wilmington NC, causing tomorrow's children's meeting to be suspended. Capt J Hundrey's marine railway remains busy with ship carpenters. De Witts Witch Hazel Salve is promoted as a cure for piles and a household remedy for burns cuts bruises and sores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Beans
Avenue C
Third Street
W.C. T. U. Hall
Rutledge Y's
Is. Dudley
Southern Baptist Convention
Wilmington
N.C
J. Hundrey
de Witt
Hassel
J. M. F. Trotter
Norfolk
R. L. Walker
Brambleton
Truitt & Smith
Gerkley
Wertheimer and Mamburg Tie The Knot In New York
Mr Harry Wertheimer formerly of this city now residing in New York married Miss Tenie J Mamburg in New York on Wednesday April 28 at the bride's parents home Rev Dr Silverman officiating The groom is the son of well known citizen H Wertheimer Esq and a popular young man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wertheimer
New York
Tenie J. Mamburg
Dr. Silverman
H. Wertheimer
Hood's Pills Promote Blood Purity and Vitality
Spring Medicine claims blood purity and strength from Hood's Sarsaparilla. The ad touts Hood's Pills as the only effective remedy to purify the blood and support the liver and whole system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Ae Hiood
Southern Railway to Run Pullman Sleepers Norfolk to Nashville
Through Sleepers Norfolk Va April 20 1897. Beginning May 2 Southern Railway will operate Pullman sleeping cars from Norfolk to Nashville Tenn enabling passengers to travel comfortably without changing cars. J Wingfield Passenger Agent 162 Main St ap 20 tt Bie bargains this week Wrights 370 Main street old No 196
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Southern Railway Company
Nashville
Tenn
J. Wingfield
Main St
Bie
Wright
Main Street
Old No.196
Testimonial Letter Praises Chronic Cold Treatment
A patient writes to a physician praising years of relief after treatment. The letter notes improved sleep, reduced cough and neuralgia, and gratitude for the doctor’s moderate charges and gradual progress. The signer, L. L. Myrick, hopes the testimonial helps others seeking care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. LB. Myrick
Dr L B Firey Office Address Ad
Dr L B Firey advertises offices at rooms 9 No 184 Main Street above Band 10 cent store New number 353 Specialties include catarrh asthma hay fever dyspepsia deafness and all diseases of the ear nose throat chest stomach and bowels Consultation always free
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mas
Main Street
Merchants appoint local agent for cash purchases
Terms Very Moderate. We appoint a MACH agent for our West Norfolk store, formerly occupied by H. Marent, authorizing him to buy and sell for cash on the premises. This notice sets the agency for ongoing operations and stock transactions with BHEFPSKY & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pp. Mach
West Norfolk
H. Marent
Pure Cow Milk Based Formula Claims German Patented Process
An advertisement touts a manufactured beverage labeled as a healthy substitute for mother's milk derived from pure cow's milk using a new German patented process. It urges readers to consult their physician and notes it is retailed at a distribution point.
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W. Hi. King & CO
Whitewright
Tex
Y. A. Parker
Vincent's Nts Hospital
Esty
Mar Ln
ap2o-Le BO
Echoer
Princess Anne Shell Road
C.F. Hodgman
Hall
J. Butler
Cure Virclinian
Mortagage
Morthz
Bulding
New No
Malin Street
Norfolk Mortgage Loan Company
Barrer
S. Darneller
Newport News
EL Townsend
Tild Church Street
Minstoan
C. C. Khisho?i CO
St. Loui S
W. R. Trower
C.D. Kenny
College
Gold Crescent College
Chichester
Chichester Chemical Co
Philadelphia
Charen Street
H.C Hoggard & CO
Anna Gipring
Baltimore Street
Baltimore
Mad
L. A
Bath
Duke Street
Yarmouth Street
Seaboard Air Line
R. L. Walter
Berkley
Dr. Week
F. UH
Matin Street
Grand Jury
Patlt
Ruddick
Vorbett and Fitzestom
A Gront Bank Falinere
Bramblelon
Policpomben
W. L. Baker
Mayo
Finance Committee
Ast
L. W. White
Burruss, Son & Co
Pinance Committee
Marrica
Charles F. Aires
Parks Age
MR. L. B. Myrick
United States Express Company
Myrick
L. B. Finy
L. B. Firey
P, Bhefpsky & Co
Chicago
Zteer
Colfen
U. K
Fairbank Company
St. Louis
Ritewodan
Moscowas
Montreal
Saint
Korfolk, Va
Nelson, Baker Co
Syracuse
N. Y
Leys
Noys
Tinys
Cannon Ball Clothing Company
Mainst
Norfolk, Va
Academy of Music
Hofheimer
Oxford
Noro
Sc. Floretta
Joseph Brown
Church Street
DR. Motis Heaverihe
M. P
Church
J. F. Sarg & Son's
John W. Burrow
Granby Se
Lithia
JR. Holmes & Co
C.H. Diggs
Trotter
A. T. West
Norfolk Candy Kitchen
McClennahan & Powell
Boykins
Piliarmacy Quat
Tlebaum
Geo. M. Meredith
Virginia
Portland
Mike Urick
TOR Acine
NEW NG
HI Water
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