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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1897

Page

5

Public notice of dispute over railroad track expansion

Long resident claims Virginia Beach Railroad attempts to widen its track along Park avenue Brambleton Ward threatening his store sidewalk and property. He alleges coercive measures including blocking grocery orders and boycotting his business after he resisted the plan. He cites a letter from B P Holland, railroad superintendent, demanding removal of posts and confirming plan to extend standard gauge rails. The fight centers on property rights and safety concerns with potential fire and life risks.

Virginia Beach Railroad Company Park Avenue Brambleton Ward F. Richardson Bay Lina Fofsmg Virginia Beach Nouth Bir T. Thomas Park Ave City Deer Exellent B. PP. Holland Brambieton Ward Virginia Benneh Railroad Norfolk Inati-tt i. Kh. Thomas

Spring Time Society Brims With A Joyful Week

A light social run marks spring as many residents attend parties at private homes and a city circus special car trip. Members and guests from Norfolk, Richmond, and Ghent enjoy teas, tennis, bowling, and Moonlit strolls with plans for trips to Baltimore and Virginia Beach.

Sengon

Elizabeth A Taylor Visits Richmond Meeting of Wednesday Club

In the past five years she spent several days in Norfolk last week Miss Elizabeth A Taylor visited Richmond and attended the meeting of the Wednesday club of which she is an honorary member Miss Mabel Vaughan is visiting friends in Marrisbore Indiana Miss Maud Miller of Baltimore is visiting Miss Edith Tunis at the Atlantic Hotel

Madeline Douglas Virginia Beach Fannie Leigh Mary Tobie Chamberlin Old Mount Neweuss London President Newsass Atlantic and Danville Railway Pst cNerfols Elizabeth A. Taylor Richmond Mabel Vaughan Marrisbore, In Maud Miller Waltimore Edith Tunis Atlantic Hotel

Norfolk Seeks Gubernatorial Convention Here

Norfolk citizens and the city Democratic organization press for the State Gubernatorial convention to meet in Norfolk. Chairman Washington Taylor announces a committee to present Norfolk’s claims, with leaders pledging support and local facilities to host delegates at No.4 Commerce Street on the 15th inst.

Democratic State Committee Washington Taylor Yester- Guy W. RR. Mayo W. A. Young M. T. Cooke Wester Thoin EH. Wilcox H. L. Smith M. Cilennan Souinegham Mth Washington Tayvloes William RR. Martin Norfolk Virginia George R. Whitehurst Martin Robert I. Liolmes Alfred Clay Watt, Rettew & Clay It. A. Dodson Maanager Atlantic Hotel Joe Shavily Win Lehman Augustus Cooke

Weather and forecast for Virginia and North Carolina

Fair in the eastern portions and showers in the western portions. Warmer with southerly winds. Port calendar provides sunrise at 6 02 a m and sunset at 7 01 p m. High water at 1 59 a m and 2 44 p m. Low water at 6 58 a m and 8 38 p m.

Washington Virginia North Carolina

Granby street bridge progress signals suburb development

Iron arrives for the Granby street extension bridge as grading on the street is let to George W. Denby. A modern bridge with stone buttresses and steel girders will cross Smith’s Creek, widening the avenue for four vehicles. City Engineer Brooke supervised plans, cost shared by the city and Atlantic City ward, with completion expected soon.

Granby Street Improvement Board of Atlantic City Ward George W. Denby Toomorrow Smith's Creek Brooke Atlantic City Park Place Norfolk Comouniy Church Street City Care Ghent Church Streets Tanner's Creek Elius

Way Festival for Lautant Sanitarium Benefit

The May festival on Saturday May 22 promises a lively program with bicycle tourney, slow vise, Maypole dances, and bicycle paras featuring over a hundred children. Refreshments offered and prizes for best decorated boys and girls wheels. Participants urged to meet the Ghent athletic grounds next Thursday to enroll. entry fee one cent.

Ghent

Pickettt Buchanan Chapter to Meet on Tuesday Morning

A called meeting of the Pickettt Buchanan Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy will be held Tuesday at 12 oclock in the camp hall to discuss the grand division of Virginia connection and take a final vote. Full attendance is desired. Personal notice offers One Minute Cure for throat and lung troubles from J A P Trotter Norfolk L Walker Crambleton Truitt and Smith Berkley.

Oelock Pickettt- Buchanan United Daughters of the Confederacy Virginia P. Trotter Norfolk L. Walker Crambleton Truitt & Smith Berkley Jacob Mitchell Unionsville de Witt Trotter BR L Walker Brambleton

Railway fare changes expand travel to East Coast cities

Norfolk and Portsmouth rates now in effect to Philadelphia and New York with one way and round trip prices. Low fares to points north and west via Washington or Baltimore. Also reserved Pullman and stateroom services promoted by Southern Passenger Agent Arthur Lewis. Local ads mention eye examinations and shop services at Main Street locations.

Norfolk Portsmouth Old Bade Balltimore Royal Blue Line Kh & Orra Philadelphia New York Washington Baltimore Arthur Lewis Southern Atlantic Thotel

Transfer of Company Business to Mose Burgvess & Dey

Notice to the board of the company that its business has been transferred to the insurance firm Mose Burgvess & Dey located at 3 Main Street. The Virginian bail and Messrs Hur ness & Dow are authorized to issue policies, make endorsements, or perform any formal acts related to the company’s business in Norfolk.

Hanow Mose Burgvess & Dey Main Street Messrs. Hurness & Dow Arealom Nerfalk Green Wide Insurance Company New York Messrs Our- Bess Dov Nootty Main Street Norfolk Phice Messrs. Lir Humphrey & Son Burgess & Tey Nortells Scie Wicit Insurance Co

Address by Captain Whitth Delayed to Tuesday Evening

The address by Captain William C. Whitth at the executive offices of the Confederate cruiser Shevnundwaty which was postponed from April 27 will be delivered before Ticket-Buchanin Camp and Central Veterans at the hall on Tuesday evening the 19th instant at Sonoboele.

Wiliam ¢. Whitth Shevnundwaty Tickert-Buchanin Canp Conterdernie Veterans Rhemds Chele Hall Ilih Soneboele

Mite Boxes Placed at Hotels and Memorial Gates

Mite boxes will be placed at hotels clubs business association rooms creanys wall and at cemetery gates on Memorial Way visitors will find a mite in a mite for the Confederate wilows.

Crennys Wall

Handled upright piano at bargain price

Auction notice describes a handsome upright piano with mahogany case, full modern improvements, tuner service included for one year, a fine stool and scarf, available at Charles M. Stieff's Piano Warerooms 416 Main Street. Call to inspect and purchase.

Charles M. Stieff Nfano Main Street

PELLER'S ONE PRICE Shop advertises work wear

Worn all the year around and in warm weather the footwear and durable clothing offered by Peller's One Price Shop on Lank Street opposite the Court House cater to policemen machinists painters and workers. The ad promises protective shoes for those who walk or stand long hours and emphasizes practical value over fashion in sturdy gear.

Reap Nefers Ehiss Peller Lank Street

Diamond auction offers mixed lot at reduced prices

Fragmentary sale note describes a mixed lot of diamonds and jewelry including purses belts and silver items at Greenwood with advertised reductions and some items washed or marked with altered quotes. It references Crepwhod & Bro and Salhd Rold with unspecified pricing and quality details.

Bro Singh Greenwood

Weather observations and notices from Norfolk area

The Norfolk Weather Bureau reports past 24 hours with daily readings and departures from normal including temperatures and rainfall. An unrelated testimonial cites De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve curing piles and skin ailments from Unionville and Norfolk, with local endorsements.

U. Ss. Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Norfolk J. J. Gray

Alverna steamer red light re lit near New York entry

Washington D C May 8 report states the red light from the port main rigging of the sunken steamer Alverna near the easterly side of the south channel entrance to New York Lower Bay was relighted on the date following its reported extinguishment.

Washington, D. C New York Lower Bay S. Je

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