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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1897

Page

5

Suffolk News Mixes Baseball Hopes With Local Affairs

Short Stories Suffolk Va May 14 Special. Incoming council to decide on electric light plant contract renewal and charter amendments for direct election of officers. Community notes include Barneysville case, a salt dispute, snake murder at Lake Drummond, horses shipped to New York, a pleasant soiree, and local social and church updates.

Suffolk W. T. Lipscomb Lake Drummond Jericho Canal Pismole

Disappearance of Mrs McCaump Stirs Newport News

Anxiety rises over Mrs. McCaump who vanished Wednesday evening with no clue to her location. Her husband, Mgr. McCamp, is in Bridgeport aboard gunboat Naishville. Nearby, a dispute outside Binn's saloon left W. Richards with a severed artery and Wm. Coates with a scalp wound. both are reported recovering, Coates released on bail after lodging.

Newport News McCaump Mgr. McCamp Bridgeport Naishville Chesapeake and Ohio Ielen Philadelpha Helen W.C. Richards Coates Binn Seventeenth Street Richards Joseph Charles

Entertainment and social notes in Berkley district

In Berkley local events include Washington Street hall entertainment by Thle folk and a visit from Miss Cente Garcutt of Wick Scotland to Capt. A. D. Garcutt on Maple Avenue. Mrs Wood’s on Main Street hosted a well attended program echoed from The Virginian. Two men were arrested for drunkenness and face a court trial. The Main Street Christian church revival grows. The Tipworth League has moved to Wednesday night prayers. Memorial services were widely attended in Portsmeuth.

Washington Street Hall Aliss Cente Garcutt Wick Scotland A. D. Garcutt Maple Avenue S. Aa. Hosier Chestnut Street Parker Polter Court Main Street

Effort Aims to Restore Bluefish Trade to Port

Heavy freight costs and prep expenses push smacks to ship bluefish directly to New York in winter. Local merchants plan a renewed push to reestablish the bluefish trade for the port.

New York

Heavy rains raise water supply in city reservoirs

Heavy rains swollen lakes feeding the city water supply, a three inch tree is noted in the lakes. Last night's precipitation is expected to increase reservoir levels, prompting cautious optimism about current and near term water availability.

Dock Deepening Nears Completion at MacCullough’s

Vessels drawing twelve feet can now enter MacCullough's dock as the canal and dock work nears completion. Groundings of heavy schooners are expected to cease, marking a major improvement in harbor access and reliability.

MacCullough’s Dock

Honor to Confederate Dead at Cemetery Procession

A veteran commemoration describes women tending the wounded, bands playing Nearer My God to Thee, and a large crowd’s march to Cedar Grove cemetery. Military fired volleys over graves, and Grimes' Battery saluted Captain Grimes as the parade concluded.

Effingham Street Washington Nelson Indresa Grimes Cedar Grove Cemetery Ont Ciiove Grimes’ Brave

Death and the cure of consumption featured in medical ad

A promotional piece argues consumption is curable through nutrition and Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It claims the remedy strengthens digestion, liver function, blood quality, and tissue growth, asserting an 80 percent cure rate. It includes a Tacoma testimonial and notes Pleasant Pellets ease constipation without side effects.

Dr. Vierce Mr. Gadilis S. J Street Tacoma Washington

Draperies and Organdies Sell Cheap at Local Store

Catalog lists dotted Swiss and sheer lawn fabrics in multiple widths. Prices range from 10c to 85c per yard for organies, lawns, pique, and ginghams, including white and colored varieties in assorted weaves. Buyer can select from India linens and chequered dimities with various price points.

India

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