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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1897
Page
2
An old newspaper snippet highlights $2 Patrol Shoes praised for comfort in heat and long wear for workers. It notes a one price shoe store on Bank Street near the courthouse. The Casket advertises revelved silverware and cut glass, Mastman Kodaks and films, and popular priced items. Greenwood advertises watches and jewelry.
Hundreds testify to the wonders revealed by Professor Pasco the clairvoyant at 60 Bank Street. This week only, consultations are free or two dollars after May, then eight two. The new address is listed as 60 Bank Street with a new number.
Levy Bros. at 344 Main Street drew excitement last week with advertised bargains, and the sale continues daily this week.
Owing to many requests a special day is announced for Saturday May 8 four carbon photos for Ph B Campbell 340 344 Main street. Do your eyes burn or hurt Are you troubled with headache The proper glasses in most cases will afford relief. Dr Weck
Last night at Richardson's Hall the Independence Day Committee formed a permanent organization and adopted by laws after about twenty five members attended. An informal plan discussion followed the reconstitution and by laws adoption, then adjournment. The meeting featured entertainment at Montefiore Hall for the Retreat.
A birthday tea will be held this afternoon from 5 to 8 at Mrs. Page Watter’s corner Pembroke avenue and Warren crescent. Proceeds go to the Missionary Society of Virginia to fund ministry by gifting a gold dollar for each donor’s age. Invitations extend to many local ladies and names accompany the notice. Additionally, a cough remedy advertisement concludes the item.
Washington report cites New York’s John S Wise saying Colonel Lamb is not a factor in the struggle. He notes the Second District Republican majority aims to assert its rights against Young, the Silverite Democrat, and Bowden who cannot represent them. Also an ad for One Minute Cough Cure claims quick relief for lung ailments.
Weather report from Foulny Virginia and North Carolina notes warmer pair winds shifting to variable. Sun rise 5 04 a m, sunset 7 p m. High water 12 09 a m and 12 37 p m. Low water 6 49 a m and 6 44 p m. Observations from Norfolk May 6 show max 76, min 64, normal 62, rainfall 0.6 inches in 24 hours and 1.09 inches since May 1.
A Danville organized shoppers excursion ran from Lawrenceville to this city with seven cars. About 325 to 340 passengers traveled and returned by 5 40 pm. Buyers packed the depot with heavy bundles as the event claimed strong success despite threatening weather and a holiday weekend.
City Baptist ministers back the proposition to invite the Southern Dea pe list Convention to hold its next session in Norfolk. Dr Wharton will present the invitation. The 700 member body from sixteen states could meet at Armory hall, with cost estimated at 200 dollars, deemed easily raisable.
Six carloads of iron weighing 100000 pounds have arrived from Youngstown Ohio via the Norfolk and Western. The iron is for the ariby street bridge with work starting immediately under the Youngstown Bridge company. Street staking for approaches has begun by Water Department Superintendent Riddle. The bridge is expected to be ready by June.
Most Worshipful Alfred mk Courtney made an official visit to Seaboard lodge No 56 A Po and A. M. The Grand Master delivered an address rich in thought. Attended by Rt. on George W Carrington Grand Secretary and Rt. Worshipful George Ray D D chaplain. Speeches by L H Davis and G W Carrington followed. A beautiful entertainment and a humorous closing speech by Rev Dr Ray concluded the session.
The Norfolk Vir gini Beach and Southern railroad station on Clay avenue near Park is rapidly erected and nearing completion. Contractor C. Paurlett leads the project, a two story 80 by 80 foot building with broad surrounding platforms.
Richmond and Notalk police seek a $20 Pension Department check sent to James Morris, a veteran, reportedly delivered to a man of the same name who says he returned it to postal authorities. A $15 check for William Ashley was similarly misdelivered then returned.
From the Fiowery Kingdom, Dr. M. F. Young a Chinese practitioner now of St. Louis travels to Washington to pay respects to the Chinese Minister. He will stay several days and speaks excellent Sing sh. He graduated from Poohy Medical College Canton.
Bucklin Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for sores chapped hands and irritations. The ad guarantees satisfaction or money back and promotes the product priced at two cents per box through Lurrow Martin & Co.
City notes list general and local events with names, places, and incidents from Norfolk including a death in jail, a proposed Y M C A cycling club, bazaars, a Chinese legation visitor, religious services, a foot amputation incident, a circus train, and notices from churches and businesses.
The Berkley Permanent Building and Loan Association of Berkley Wisconsin announces its eleventh annual stockholders meeting to be held Monday night May 7 at 9 00 pm at Call Washington Street. Officers Berkley president and George T Tilley secretary invite members to attend and discuss affairs. Also notices of a Strigeing Cat event and a funeral for Mary Addison infant daughter of J C and Jessie C Sterling on May 11 at 4 45 pm with services at her parents residence in Nimbleton Ward.
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