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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1897
Page
2
Mrs J S McGillas of Rockford Illinois details severe heart pains fainting spells breathing trouble and menstrual disorders. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Medicine with curing her after doctors failed, urging other women to try the compound.
In warm weather feet perspire less and heat from bricks is less felt making the $2 Patrol Shoes ideal for those who walk or stand long. Railroa d and steamboat men policemen machinists carpenters painters and other mechanics find them more comfortable than any other shoe. Hamplr's One Price Shoe Store Bank Street opposite Court House Dr Week eye expert offers free examinations. PF H Gham 162 Blaine Street.
Captain W C Whittle recounts the Shenandoah’s world cruise from its launch at Liverpool through Arctic ice and Behring sea to its surrender, noting captures worth over 1.1 million dollars and the ship’s dramatic end. The meeting includes memorial plans and routine Camp activities following the address.
Special Order No 1 from Pickett Buchanan Camp Confederate Veterans outlines the memorial day parade divisions and route in Norfolk Virginia for May 13. It specifies unit compositions, march sequence, and ceremonies led by chaplains and comrade speakers. All members urged to attend in ranks.
In Norfolk Circuit Court Judge Prentis heard Daniel Democratic Club of Berkley difficulty over the Electoral Board of Norfolk County. They sought an injunction to block old judges from serving at the West Berkley precinct election, arguing the board failed to appoint judges by March 1. The motion was continued to Friday for response.
The Pickett Buchanan Chapter met yesterday and after discussion decided to withdraw from the Grand Division of Virginia and unite with the Virginia Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Frank Hardy and Robert Mart, both described as colored, were involved in a scuffle at the Chapel Street corner. Hirt suffered a serious arm cut as Justice Monin sentenced Hardy to a one day jail term and Nolan to thirty days in jail for assault. Other defendants included Chaney for vagrancy, Dunston for wife switting, Archer for keeping an unlicensed dar, and Hogan and Angel for larceny of a Bible. several were discharged or given short leaves.
Mr. Erle Von Williams of Norwood is expected in the city to make his permanent home with his son on Reservoir Avenue. Mrs. Mary Sterling remains ill at her son’s residence. Pipes for elevens on Claiborne Avenue. R L Walker to light his drug store. The Ladies Enterprise Society of McKendreE meets this afternoon. Little Sumbeams of Meltonedree plan events at Kirn Hall. John Krambhols and family occupy their new residence at Kelly Avenue and Live Oak Place. Mrs. John Pucketti remains ill. A quiet marriage was held at the Weide residence between Luther Moore of North Carolina and Miss Minabeth Ashlin. Miss Kossie Rider is matron of honor. Little Douglas Ashlin attended. Mrs. J W Honek visits relatives en route from the South. Ground broken for a new warehouse between Virginia Tech tracks and Park Avenue. Kirn Hall event postponed. The city council considers school funding and gutter work along Previn Avenue.
Two mud dredges owned by Morris and Cummings were libelled by WW A Chaves and bonded yesterday. They departed for Wilmington, Delaware.
Virginius Newton executor of Martha W. Newton transfers property in Richmond to Swift & Co. Located on the south side Water street near Newton's lane and extending to the north side Nivison street. Subject to rights of current tenants and other liens or claims.
The record shows Walter W Tlarris versus Lucey Harris for divorce and mentions a partnership dispute involving St Dickinson Jr and Sallie M Ver Her. The text cites a long trial time and references a salve remedy and local lawyers at Norfolk and Crambleton with firm names noted.
Forecasts warn of rain and strong winds across Virginia and North Carolina with southerly winds shifting to westerly. Washington reports rain and general unsettled conditions. Port calendar lists sunrise at 4 59 p m and sunset at 7 04 p m with high and low water times for the day.
The Norfolk Weather Bureau reports 24 hour observations with a maximum temperature of 32 and a minimum of 6. Normal temperature is 4 degrees below, with departures from normal showing plus 10 for daily and plus 123 since January 1. Rainfall amounts are recorded for 24 hours and since May 1. J. J. Gray is the observer.
The Young Men's Society of Cumberland Street M E Church elected A J Whitehurst as president Edward Sawyer as vice president J I Philpotts as secretary and Richard Hodges as treasurer. The society plans an excursion to Virginia Beach on June 1.
A fragment reports Congregation Altentheal Church of Christ on Freminson Street held services with a shortened sermon address and invites the palette to attend. An ad promotes One Minute Cough Cure from Stow and harmless remedy for throat moistened relief in Suffolk.
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