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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1897
Page
2
J L Evans of 30 West Mitchell Street Atlanta reports seventeen years of constipation liver trouble and loss of appetite. After three weeks on Africana he praises quick relief with no discomfort and continues use. Endorses Africana to others with similar ailments.
A choice lot of diamonds has arrived at Che Casket with prices below usual. Greenwood and Bro offer a single stone ring for 50 dollars, watches at 315, and sterling silver waist sets for 25 cents. Purses belts and novelties also reduced. Guaranteed satisfaction.
A handsome upright piano in rich mahogany with full scale and latest improvements is offered at a great price. The make is good and guaranteed. Includes a stool scarf and one year's tuning. Terms tailored to buyers. Call at Charles M. Streft's Plano Warerooms 416 Main Street to view.
Campbell's announces photography work at 240 344 Malin Street inviting customers to compare quality and prices. For bargains, Waight's at 270 Malin Street is recommended this week.
Chicago man Michael Travers faces criminal warrants in Norfolk for obtaining 4000 dollars by false pretenses tied to notes secured by alleged Thornton real estate that proved to be a frog pond. Foreman, Davis, and family claims swirl as civil and criminal actions unfold with bonds, appeals, and counterclaims.
The Academy of Music presents the Mikado tomorrow evening with a cast including Jenkins as Nanki Poo and Dawes as Pooh Bah. Proceeds go to the Infant Sanitarium and Prof. Borjes Land, directed by Prof. Torjes, with seals on site.
An advertisement promotes Bucklen Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and lists price at 25 cents per box. Local sellers Burrow Martin & Co and F H Gale at 152 Main Street offer free examinations.
Local notes report Mrs. 2. C. Godwin and Miss Mary Rowland traveling to New York and Baltimore. State Secretary Coulter and H. Clay Tunis visiting. mite boxes urged for Confederate widow. Artesian well reaches 1,535 feet. Norfolk delegates return from Southern Baptist convention. R. C. Hoffman and Dr. C. Hl. Gardner in city. Worship services led by Rev. B. McCluer and Rev. N. B. Hatcher discussing conventions. Joshua Levering en route to Baltimore. E. S. Catlin injured in fall. D. Carpenter returns from Northern furniture markets. Merchants' and Miners' Line office building soon to begin, 40 by 160 feet. Pickell-Huchanan Camp C. V. to meet for memorial parade at 2:20. Memorial Day calls. May Festival rehearals moved to Monday at 5 in Ghent.
George McIntosh presents Pickelt-Buchanan Camp with a large portrait of his father Captain McIntosh who died in the Confederate service on May 18 1862 after being mortally wounded during the engagement near New Orleans. Lieutenants Wilkinson Ward and Whittle from the Louisiana crew attended the event. The portrait shows McIntosh in a Confederate officer’s uniform and is praised as an excellent likeness.
The article reports E R Freeman and A L Cooper resigning from the Select Council after tensions over a franchise. Freeman cited public duties and private business conflicts, while Cooper declined to publish further details. Wave of resignations follows contested franchise proceedings and internal opposition.
Police report fragment describes an arrest and gang activity with vague names and times. Not enough readable details to identify individuals, places, or outcomes.
Dr Fulton will present the San the Railroad Magsineer story at Park Ave units Daapetisn church Thursday night at 8. No charge. Everybody invited. The text includes several garbled names and places.
A fire alarm yesterday afternoon drew responders to 834 Church Street. The incident involved a disturbance described as a turning of shavings and debris in the Wallabehiees building. No injuries are reported.
Worn as the wear around even in weather and heat, Justicy celebrated patrol shoes claim comfort for policemen machinists painters and others. Sold at Tank Street price silo store opposite courthouse carpenters?
The Fruit Growers' Refererator reports Armour and Co. now Goudy will take perizhah's frady points north. They will receive freight at all points on the AL and DR at Mase siding and on the New York Philadelphia and Norfolk railroad in Norfolk.
The Board of Health met and reported 65 nuisances last week, 62 abated, while seeking a city wide ban on spitting on street car floors. The council and city attorney must act on a proposed ordinance. a special ordinance to permit a body’s removal to Maryland was requested and a health certificate granted pending action.
The Rev H C Garrison preached the third discourse of the series at the Church of Christ last evening to a large audience. The sermon was described as profound and earnest and left a deep impression on all who attended. He will preach again this evening at eight.
An editor declares Dr King's New Discovery the true remedy for consumption and coughs. The testimonial claims it surpasses all others and offers free trial bottles through Pura Martin & Co.'s drug store.
The notice lists memorial exercises to be attended in uniform and the eleventh annual meeting of stockholders of a Berkeley Avenue building and loan association scheduled for Washington Street, with attendees and officers named. Also notes a funeral viewing at Coville Church and invites attendees.
Washington May 12 1897 rain for Virginia and North Carolina with showers and southerly winds. Port calendar notes sun rise 4 68 a m set 7 05 p m high water 6 10 a m and 6 31 p m low water 2 08 a m and 12 15 p m.
The funeral for Miss Ann Pilza Cowdery was held at noon yesterday at Christ Episcopal Church, conducted by Rev. Dr. O. S. Barten. Interment followed at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers included grandnephews W. H. Taylor, R. C. Taylor, W. H. Taylor Jr., R. C. Taylor Jr., Dr. Southgate Leigh, George Loyall, Hugh G. Whitehead, and J. B. Taylor.
Yesterday morning a horse pulling an ice wagon on Brambleton avenue bolted. J. H. Wall and J. W. Watson were thrown from the wagon. Watson was painfully injured and taken to his home at 529 Church street where Dr. French attended him.
Captain Charles A. Earnest of the Old Dominion Steamship Company reports a new spring attachment for ordinary freight trucks that greatly assists in handling strawberries. The invention is being used by the company with good results.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best blood purifier with thousands of cures claimed. It links Hood's Pills as a family cathartic and health aid priced at 25 cents and mentions eye irritation headaches and a Dr Week for relief.
Bast talent large chorus under direction of Chus Borjvus presents Mikado with Friday night 1.00 and 50 cent prices and Saturday matinee.
Customers praise the stock at 210 Church Street Norfolk for its wide range and low prices. Corded Dimities offered in good styles and widths at 8 cents. Joseph Brown advertises the selection and service.
Auction ad lists porcelain items such as a Cambiric waste and a French organ piano with detachable copper fittings. Also described are novelty wares including carved cubes and decorative items. Prices range from 10 dollars up to 250 dollars.
The text lists symptoms such as frequent headaches nasal congestion morning mouth taste dull back and limb pains dizziness insomnia fatigue and belching. It describes dry catarrh with accompanying catarrh of stomach and bowels and notes poor appetite or nausea and heartburn after meals.
Dr L B Firey advertises offices in Moritz building rooms 8 and 9 at 358 Main street over the 6 and 10 cent store offering specialties in catarrh asthma hay fever dyspepsia and all diseases of ear eye nose throat chest stomach nose throat chest and stomachs with hours 9 am to 1230 pm and 2 to 6 pm.
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