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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1897
Page
8
The Norfolk area sees a busy week with the Port Norfolk road in good condition, townsfolk attending the Mikado matinee, and plans for street clearing. Court matters involve the Coleman Kiev case, pistol carry charges, and multiple hearings at the Norfolk County Court, while the Portsmouth Rifle company prepares for a departure and religious services are scheduled across several churches.
WW. E. Virnelpon & Co lists fades umbrellas with full range of prices and colors available. Sold through the established outlet, customers can select from multiple finishes and sizes as stock permits.
Central M. I. Church preacher Rev. G St Tay leads 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. services on sacred music and conscience as guide. Calvary Baptist and First Baptist Church schedule 11 A. M. and 7:45 P. M. sermons with pastors Rev P S Davis and Rev Q C Davis. Monumental Rosebud society holds 4 P. M. program with recitations, solos, and an address by Mr J H Tall.
A large crowd is expected for the Young Peoples' Union meeting at Court Street Baptist church tomorrow night. Norfolk speakers include a leading preacher and two notable guests with Miss Lella Scott to perform. Arthur S. Lloyd of St. Luke's will give an address and Miss Ethel Neely will sing The Holy City, with Sallie Ridley Jones joining for a duet. The program includes Bible readings, congregational singing and devotional exercises. Also announced is the Portsmouth and Norfolk County Baptist Sunday School Association program at Fourth Street Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon May 16, 1597 at 3 o'clock with talks, reports, and a lesson discussion led by Mr. J. D. New.
A well known man robbed a London Street store of £10 from the money drawer while the proprietor was away. A county officer alerted the owner. the thief was caught after pursuit and every dollar was recovered. The suspect claimed drunkenness and was released with a reprimand.
The Wright Memorial church WHS reorganized last week with members including Miss Maud Brouer Miss Carrie Foster Miss Vera Brier CO A McLean Miss Lee Harris A E Cherry Mrs William Anderson sopranos Mrs Dravid Dempsey divas A McLean bass James Cuthriell Cortrane A wee Cherry tenor A QC Tush reader Miss Cora Ross sanist Robert Kleath cornetist The group plans to maintain the churchs food mousse reputation and announces The Ten Ly A book will arrive soon before moving to business.
The funeral for Mr James Shannon was held yesterday at his residence 219 Dinchildle Street. The service was led by Pastor Betty and the body was laid to rest in Oak Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers included Captain Domes Grown, Willem TT Newell, William Dyson, J L Thomas, Edward Wannycett, and others.
Reported incident in South Portsmouth describes soldiers confronting a man on a sidewalk as a marker was stepped on. Witness says a soldier shoved a man into another, followed by a brick strike and a fight breaking out. Captain Bresksearders the wrestler’s fate remains unclear.
The case of W. 17. c. Sykes came before Justice Griffin yesterday. The STO Presto Was present but offered no exeephearsay evidence and the judge discharged Ate, with notes that nothing connected him with the crime.
An unsigned column touts a quick remedy for coughs and throat issues claiming fast relief. It mentions Norfolk publisher J MSP and local names in a promotional context with scattered references to shops and venues.
Lawyers renew objections over venire facias and grand jury legality as Judge Murdaugh suspends proceedings. Dispute centers on juror returns and legality of the grand jury, with Captain Marshall pressing to quash the indictment and the court adjourning until Monday.
A fragmented notice from a local paper reports the death of Sir John Wright with details of sorrow from friends at UChorehiind and Norfolk traders. The memorial service is scheduled for today at Churchland Baptist Church at five p.m. with other local readers and townspeople expected to attend.
Swaying text notes wire door and window sizing, hinge details, and a furniture and carpet house. The fragment mentions Crawford's furniture and carpet house and suggests custom order services.
Levy Jacobs at 250 Tilgh Street advertises seed stilus and mentions prices of $7.50 and £10 for the items with a call to view the goods.
Advertises savings on menswear suits with price cuts valid through May. Store promises discounts from 140 to 150 dollars, urging customers to act now. Includes retailer names Lomsrauiler and Antilony.
A garbled OCR fragment lists prices and names, mentioning a street, stores, and goods. It references Sears, Welton, Crawford, and various items and shops with uncertain details and dates, resembling a late 19th or early 20th era catalog or advertisement page.
At 4 o clock this afternoon at Contant AM the following program will be rendered with singing vocal duets recitations and selections by Miss Bland Harrison Diveriheyt Nelson and others from the Ryland Institute under Rev Mr Duke. Forty eight seamen will leave this morning via the U S L for San Francisco to join the Concord in charge of Tennis and Howard with orders recalled.
In St Louis on May 15 Baltimore pounded Browns for 20 runs to 4 as pitchers struggled. Corbett puzzled Browns while Baltimore hitters collected runs. attendance 21 000. Batteries were Hutchinson Vans Singer McFarland Corteto and Robinson with umpire McDermott.
Cincinnati report says the Neds easily beat the Giants in Inez with a 11 7 score after a third inning ejection of Jole for arguing a call. Attendance listed as 4000. Players: Dwyer Rhines Lehr Seymour Warner. Umpire Emstie and Vinpire Ismualie noted.
May fifteenth report from Pittsburg notes absence of EyMes eial feature in the game day. Wood work by Nani HHL referenced. Attendance listed at 3,500 with scattered wins and six assists. Scores show Pittshure 60 and Washington 2. References to Dallevhes, Tannehill, Sugden, Mor coy, McGuire, Urapire, and Lynch as players.
Washington reports Cevarretown wins the CULM toedas championship by defeating the University of Virginia. Superior hitting from Cheetetown and strong fielding sealed the win as Virginia produced little offense. Notable injuries noted in the Baume & Hold contest and Princeton Harvard clash details follow.
Mrs Guy Hall a noted local athlete and boxer opens a series of boxing events on Boush street Madial. The article lists participants including I Sroller, Nore Pelaky Re toe Wider and others amid references to Dewwit's pills and health claims.
May 13 in Bruncchky juv court, John Young Jr. receives 15 year term after a fatal kiln accident. The trial names Panes Porsett as victim and links Young to a prominent family. In Cincinnati, Newport man pleads guilty to embezzlement with a four year sentence.
An old medical ad claims bladder and womb ailments arise from kidney issues or careless vocal treatment. It promotes Dr To tnver's Swampeltoot as a remedy and offers a free sample bottle by mail from Dae 1K Uiner & Un in Binghamton NY, urging readers to mention Sunday Virginian.
An eyewitness account describes Malone’s brigade in a Civil War assault near a fort. Barry Kine William Ridles Albert Voss and the writer form the core company. The charge advances under artillery fire and Lee’s favorable troop reception. Ridley is killed shortly after. Voss dies of wounds at the moment. Company I endures heavy casualties as the fight continues.
In Dallas a fight among three workers at the cotton factory left two with facial wounds and one with minor injuries. Turner flung a blow at Valsey while siblings backed their brother. Turner and sister Iva Bennett were among those hurt as Mrs Turner was arrested.
Jury in Deerfield convicts names tied to a bank collapse. Indictments target N S Prever Robest Reser Dreyer & Co partner lareyer cashier Carl Mou and Adolph Wissen in connection with the National Bank of Illinois failure months ago.
In St. Louis on May 14 John 7 Doehying ex city treasurer of Belleville hanged himself at his home after overdrawn salary of about 500 dollars and failure to settle this week. The rest mentions cures and naval band, with various unrelated notes and travel news about Japanese officials and royalty.
In La Platte Virginia May 9 1997 Waldman letter to editor cites The Virginian editorial May 5 urging forestry policy unity. It argues against lumber duties on the free list, claiming protection to home industries and preserving U.S. forests.
The editor of Kskilwa Illinois proclaims Dr King s New Discovery a sure remedy for coughs colds and whooping cough after trial with other remedies failed. He promotes Burrow Martin Co s drug store offering free trial bottles.
H B Wilkins advertises a wide selection of oak and slab wood and long sheds to protect wood from rain. The office contact is listed as 84 and phone number 918.
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