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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1897
Page
2
More sterling silverware and cut glass have been received at The Casket. The line is the largest ever offered in the city with a variety of items and unusually attractive prices. Eastman Kodaks and accessories are also featured alongside watches and jewelry from Greenwood.
Last chance to consult Professor Pasco, the burvoyant, at reduced prices of 10c and 31c this week. After May 5th the fee rises to 2 dollars. Hundreds testify to the wonders he has revealed. Address 60 Bank Street, New Dumber.
A historical note on the Southeastern Passenger and Freight associations formed to manage trunk line traffic within legal bounds after the trans Missourian ruling. Harry Walters leads the Southeast ern efforts with a full executive board and multiple rail and steamship companies aligned under two new Southeastern bodies.
For Virginia fair with morning showers near the coast and warmer temperatures. North Carolina expected fair with coastal morning showers, warmer and variable winds. Washington portion notes fair conditions with coastal showers, warmer and variable winds. Port calendar provides sunrise at 5 09 a m and sunset at 6 59 p m with high tides at 1147 a m and 12 00 m and low tides at 6 01 a m and 5 51 p m.
The Ladies charge of a Romerce carnival present a charity event at the Academy of Music on Monday May 10 to raise funds for three free ice water fountains at Commercial Place City Market and Queen Street Market. Admission includes eighty four labels and forty three children in the cast with seventy five films advertised. Proceeds fund the fountains.
The Twin City Permanent Building and Loan Association held its seventeenth annual meeting at Montefiore hall with James O Rourke presiding. Reports show loans on real estate totaling 448278 and assets about 490220.89. Directors and officers were reelected and a tribute note marked the absence of long-time treasurer Thomas A Ware.
The Academy of Music opens its three day run with Cineorraph and Moison animated pictures including Chase of Mel Winley's Inmurru ration and the fire scene. Matinees Friday and Saturday with evening shows. Corbett Fitzsimmons bout not shown due to incomplete footage. possible 14 round bout discussed. Matinee 5c children 2c. night 10c 25c 40c.
The beautiful and instructive emvtata Little Red Riding Wood will be presented Thursday evening and Friday matinee at Montefiore. The play aims to build a children ward at the Retreat for the Shit and urges guardians to attend with young viewers. It teaches obedience and charity through a spectacular performance designed for children and families.
At the annual encampment of the De Periment of Virginki and North Caroli na Grand Army of the Republic held at the Soldiers Home in Hampton yesterday officers were elected or enacted. Department commander John W. Stebbine of Norfolk senior vice commander J G Davis Absaiulias junior vice commander Walter S Wilson of Norfolk chaplain George A Wilson Newbern NC medical director A J Veistand Norfolk delegates to national encampment S A Slager National Soldiers Home Lewis Dawley Norfolk
Me. W. OW. Old presided as reports from the Board of Directors Board of Lady Managers and physicians showed free progress and encouraging work. The treasurer noted better finances and the new location proving advantageous though the need for a larger building remained.
The Virginian notes a change in the firm across the street with the familiar booker to be conducted in future by VW Alfriend & Co. With increased capital the new firm will strive for the business. The text points to a sale and reorganization.
Soak W Burnings and Comptroller Jameson of the Orfallis and Western Hallway Company announce that the gross earnings of their line last month fell short of expectations, with operating expenses totaling 619 241.08.
A testimonial notes Salvation Oil relieving sciatic rheumatism after doctors failed. Mrs. J J Phelps of Fifield Connecticut reports great improvement and recommends Salvation Oil. Product sold for 23 cents by Cannons Pharmacy and listed druggists in the area.
Free sample box promised by Bucklen & Co Chicago to prove Dr King's New Life Pills merit. Claims ease in action relief for constipation and sick headache. Advertises harmless vegetable ingredients, no weakening effects, and cleansing of stomach and bowels. Sold by Durrow Martin & Co druggists.
Readers are told Barnum and Bailey’s Circus features a grand equestrian tournament with a headforemost dive into a net, triple somersaults, and comic acts. The display includes twenty four elephants, giant apes, midgets, twins, jugglers, dancers, and a large parade planned along the wharf on May 5th.
Mr cp. 8 Reid of G. S. Treid & %. in Church street Norfolk announces arrival of two varieties of strawberries The Middleton and Warsaw Parky along with bulk crates in Church street The firm offers special prices to buyers and growers to inspect this afternoon and tomorrow and on the 6th GS RMID & CO ge-1L
A clairvoyant named Pasen on the street offers consultations this week only at Sle. The service costs $1 per session.
Passenger Agent at 162 Main St reports a plan for a trip in a southern county area. Details are unclear due to damaged text but reference to a travel or transit arrangement is evident.
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