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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1897
Page
8
A mixed Norfolk section notes ferry business, church and court activity, social visits, and upcoming entertainments. Mentions include Rev L H Owens preaching, a Seaboard Oil Line shop refit, a circus crowd, a lynching fear for Crismond, and plans for the Grand Lodge J O O F in Staunton plus local social visits and market notes.
Calvary Baptist with D L Roper in morning and C J Hobbs at night. Sunbeam society addressed at 3 pm. Court Street Baptist morning and night with Willis Hutchins. North Street Baptist with George B Truitt morning and evening. Truitt formerly pastor here. Rankin of Greensboro to preach Court Street Presbyterian morning and evening. South Street Baptist 11 am and 7 pm with Lord's Supper at evening. Central M L church G H Ray D D preaching 11 am and evening. childhood theme in morning. Janey Spworth League at 4 pm. Wright Memorial M A church South Rev J T Coleman 9:15 am Sunday school. 11 am and 7:45 pm preaching.
Professor Miller will present an organ recital at Central M tomorrow night. The programme includes Lefebvre Wiley soprano pieces, Schubert trio for voice and strings, Guilmant and other concert selections, with violin obligato and cornet solos among the highlights, concluding with classics and a mile quartet.
The Independent fire company celebrated its 44th anniversary with a daytime parade and a banquet at the Ocean House. The march route runs from the engine house on South Street through a sequence of streets ending back at the engine house and Hotel Portsmouth. Invited guests should assemble at 1 p.m. at the engine house for escort to the banquet.
At about 12:15 A M W I T Sykes a prominent Republican and ex candidate for the Magistracy was arrested charged with paying Atelvin White to burn a house in the county White is jailed on incendiarism and Sykes held on the negros confession He appeared before Justice Rutter who admitted him to bail George W Bland white man was arrested and jailed charged with robbing the state of I W Walker in Brighton
The Missionary society of Wright Memorial church will hold its meeting this afternoon at 3 80 oclock. The Rev W T Atwill a former pastor will deliver an address. Features include a solo by Mrs Mackan piano solo by Mrs Etheredge and a sale by Miss Pannie McLean with accompanist. Several recitations will be rendered.
In a Virginian letter dated May 8 1897 L G Brinson defends his May 4 City Council motion to instruct the Finance Committee to revise the salary list and trim department expenditures. He says his aim is to reduce costs without cutting workers wages and notes the city’s ongoing deficit and reliance on banks to preserve credit.
The Port Nelson Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, marks its first anniversary with a reception this evening at Mrs. John C. Emmerson's residence from to 10 o'clock. Lieut J C Cresap will deliver an address. The chapter, named for the fort at the Naval port, formed in 1870s, once defended by 130 men against British ships in 1779, later spiked weapons and retreated inland. Mrs. Charles R. Nash presides. twenty members represent prominent local colonial families.
A stirring report from the front describes Greek troops and volunteers near Thessaly charging from trenches with rifles and cartridges, while Turks unleash volleys. The Greeks press forward in a brilliant success, chasing the enemy back to the mountains.
Melvin White and Lex Sykes were arrested but released after a hearing on a robbery charge. Wesley Younes testified, saying they were connected to the robbery, though the only evidence was his conviction. White remains held on a separate charge of stealing.
The Board of Supervisors holds its regular monthly meeting Tuesday at 1 pm. The City Council will conduct an adjourned session on Tuesday. Wednesday is Berkley Memorial Day observed. Thursday features Norfolk and Portstuauith events.
A telegraph from Edhem Pasha at Velustino says the French and British consuls have asked him to deploy forces to occupy and secure public order in the town of Volo after Creek troops evacuated. Two battalions were sent to enter and occupy the city to restore safety.
A dispatch to the Observer from Home reports that Germany supports Turkish military aims while Greece remains in control of strategic zones. Athens sources indicate Greek forces still occupy key districts as Turkish casualties rise, with claims of indemnity shaping the war’s course.
In Athens in May Colonel Vassosins has just arrived from Crete. It is believed a conference is planned for a fortnight to discuss Turkey and a possible appeal or agreement.
The nandve sadors met today to discuss a balance of power between Turkey and Keene. The Czar informed the Sultan of the Wiepateh about an imbalance corps of diversions, Red Cross nurses and 460 troops for Turkish wounded.
Sowport News reports the wedding of Miss Chaytatte Evans daughter of Commodore Pyins to Admiral Sicord aide Miss Evans married at the Post chapel Fortress Monroe in a ceremony attended by Navy officers and guests. The Nashville, a shipbuilding venture, sails for New London for a trial voyage with a speed bonus system tied to performance.
An old advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a kidney remedy. It claims urine tests indicate kidney health, lists symptoms like back pain and urinary frequency, and promises relief from liquor aftereffects. It touts curing urinary issues and suggests samples, with address in Linghampton NY.
In Berkley Mr. KE oS Wood is quiet at home on Simurp street. Miss Nellie White of Mathews Va is visiting Miss Beulah Whitehead on Montalant avenue. Merkley near depopulation yesterday due to a Norfolk show. Mrs. John Chomins and daughter Mrs. Lessie Miller with Carria Louise of Mathews County visiting Captain John Moster on Chestnut street. Obvious street improvements noted by Gur obieyele nan. Memorial Pay observances planned next Tuesday by Dr. O UL A MM and Neimeyer Shinw.
Sheriff Nelson of Somerset County arrives in Baltimore with William Anderson a colored man charged with criminal assault on a white woman near Winchester Anne prior to departure. Anderson remains jailed awaiting trial. He confesses guilt but fears Deluge Iynehed.
London reports services in honor of Irish leader Daniel O'Connell set for May 1. Bishop Kenne to pronounce the prayer. Catholic press features numerous celebratory articles. A Milwaukee paper issues an illustrated edition with an address by Lawyer Meda at the archiepiscopal dinner.
Nashville May Schonlehil drone seized centennial buildings and grounds as Childe Ten O4me arrived from the viry and fram melja Cent towne. Attendees viewed lakes exhibits and swenp into raptures at open air concerts. ME Brown superintendent led a well attended public school day with speeches by Harris Commissioner and guests from New York University and Chilean university.
Richmond youth Shepardson and two companions rode a boat on the Raritan River when a capsizing incident wounded him. Attending physicians report he cannot recover. The incident occurred near Princeton.
The tremors were felt in Rome and nearby towns Iocca di Papa Tivoli and Velletri this morning with lesser shocks later. No damage reported and movement appears minor with no reports of incidents in Thaly.
The Brussels position opening is delayed until Monday due to the death of the Duchesse d Alencun, a victim of Tuesday's Charity Bazaar fire in Paris.
New York May 8 reports that over a hundred Newark carpenters joiners and launchers quit work following orders from Business Agent AL Et Wyatt of the United Building Trades Council. The walkout comes in solidarity with striking plumbers tinsmiths and pressmen, halting multiple projects across the city.
The St James Gazette cites a report that two Cretan Christians began for Constantinople to assassinate the German ambassador Baron Sauria Von Jeltseh and the Austrian ambassador Garon Vonatieu.
Authentic reports say the cabin of Laurens Tucker on the W O Gray plantation burned at 9 Melock last night. Four children were cremated with the building. The father and brother hid when the fire started while they were fishing.
In Miles City Montana settlers report a strange case around a man named Jiovers who works on Bartineer's sheep. Hunters have pursued him for a week amid dead sheep with bullet holes and threats to carcasses. Authorities warn of possible famine risk for stock if unrest grows. The Cheyenne question could gain attention if the tension escalates.
A resident reported that Elis De BE ilatton left his wheel at a roadside obstacle on Court Street and returned to find it missing. A note claimed the wheel was taken for parts, suggesting it was stolen while left unattended.
Merchants advertise wholesale discounts on suits and neckwear with prices ranging from five to six dollars. The misspelled note mentions stock clearance and new fashion styles as the shop promotes various fabric items and accessories to clear inventory.
Indianapolis notes a May ceremony at the Marysville levee with General and Mrs. Harrison among attendees. Rev. Maytaines of the First Presbyterian officiated. A public impeachment cry and political chatter follow, while local vendors push new straw foods from W. E. Virnelson and Co.
In readable fragments a local shopper notes Cleardeoin Mutyele and Crawford’s arntture in Florida and Chiapag 3.05. Mention hints of price competition and advertised improvements as a sales push.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a monetary amount 2400 and an event at Florence with a planned erection or creation. References to people, places, and visiting a location to note improvements are present, but overall content is garbled and lacks coherent facts.
A readable fragment lists twenty six Grant family members living in New York on a Grant Beene day. Names include Mrs UW Grant Colaned Mrs Pred erick TD Grant Miss Julia Grant Master UU Grant and many others with several married pairs and children.
The Tigkilwa Tl True Remedy report says Dr King's New Discovery is the sole effective cure for consumption, coughs, colds, and whooping cough. It highlights a proven success record and guarantees satisfaction with free trial bottles at Burrow Martin Co's drug store.
Levy and Jacohs of 200 Wigh Street advertise two speech sales this week focusing on children's suits. If you wish to purchase, call them.
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