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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1897
Page
5
A collection of short notes reports events in Norfolk area yesterday including school reopenings cool spell notes, a marriage in Scottsville, court actions, church services and meetings, payrolls, and various local incidents. The torpedo boat Cushing in commission and upcoming events at Epworth League and Y M C A are mentioned along with minor civic items and social visits.
The article reports the funeral of Capt. John S. Wright from his residence near Churchland with burial at Churchland Cemetery. It notes legal actions including a robbing case at Walker's, a resisting officer charge against Tom Riddick, and a pistol fine totaling 49.85 dollars for Henry Price after shooting at a woman and threatening another.
Miss Christine Susie of 222 Henry street dies after a two week illness at 11 30 pm. Funeral at Wright Memorial church this afternoon at four. Miss Margaret L Maloney of 215 London street dies Sunday morning aged 28 5 years. Funeral at 10 this morning from the residence.
Yesterday morning a 15 year old youth Lonnie Blanchard employed at the Portsmouth knitting factory had the end of a finger severed in an accident with machinery. Saturday afternoon John T. Nichols a colored man living in Portsmouth and employed at the Columbia Guano factory in Berkley fell about twenty five feet from a building striking his head and suffering a severe gash. Both cases were attended by Dr. Garr.
A social tag party was hosted last night by Ali and W H Smith. Guests included Misses Rosa Anderson Laura Anderson Ithel Neely Fannie Mary Leigh Lucile Bomdhford Mary Watts Laura Janet Nash of Norfolk and Messrs Willie Eddie Westwood Royland Tucker Willie Parker of Danville Val Walter Hume and others. The party arrived in Portsmouth around midnight.
Saturday night Constable Jackson arrested a drunken and disorderly woman. On the way to the county jail the man in the crowd drew a razor and threatened to cut the constable's throat. The officer drew his pistol, forcing the man to surrender the weapon and the razor.
An editor quotes praise for Dr King’s New Discovery as the true remedy for consumption coughs and colds. The piece claims it cures and guarantees satisfaction with trial bottles offered at Burrow Martin & Co. drug store.
Wire doors and windows in stock. Odd sizes made to order and hang. Re refrigerators, mosquito nets available at J. S. Crawford's Furniture and Carpet Mouse.
Levy and Jacobs invite shoppers to view all wool salts priced at seven dollars fifty cents and ten dollars. The notice promotes their merchandise and directs customers to 200 High Street for purchases.
Prices marked on men’s suits hold at 200d only until May 14. Take advantage of the sale and save from 1.50 to 3.50 on a suit at Breslauer and Antiony.
Prices slashed across suits and children's wear with reductions on neckwear and vests. Stores including Vall DPRESLATHNE & ANTHONY and Welton & Co advertise special offers on suits from 7.50 to 15.00 and new neckwear lines while stocks last.
The Dolman trial began with Judge Watts overruling the motion to quash the indictment. Defense counsel objected as three jailed witnesses were mentioned and a request to transfer proceedings to Norfolk county was discussed. Ned Coleman pleaded guilty to robbing Tom Davis' store. The afternoon session sought jurors, with sixteen more to be summoned for today.
In Brighton on December 24 1895 George Cherry and George Bland with Mary Grassy faced charges of robbing Mr Walker’s store. Walker testified Cherry showed a knife and claimed it as a gun, but no conclusive evidence tied the trio to the theft and the case was continued with Bland and Grasy bailed on their own recognizance while Cherry could not post bail.
A series of arrests and alleged robberies surface from Saturday night into Friday, linking Tom Doleman and Ned Dale man to drunkenness fines, while Hamed Bonley Macklin reports a burglary at his Dade shop on Mort Lane Road. A warrant is issued for further action.
Deputy Codd investigated a case where Dolemian sold a check to a woman on Beton Lane and aided by Abbott and Hustings Court. Officers identified shoes from Dolemman that matched items he lost and found other particles sold by him. Buyers of the goods face appearance before authorities today.
Reports from a small Norfolk area tell of Lemuel Skeeter, an orphan, who plans to marry tonight at Scottsville Baptist Church. Promises pour in including two barrels of flour, furniture, groceries, and funds to cover the minister’s license, with a large reception anticipated at Scott's Creek.
The Portsmouth and Norfolk County Baptist Sunday School Association held its first meeting after a new provision was formed with the Fourth Street school. President W. C. Combett presided. The program included singing, scripture reading, prayers, reports from schools, a discussion on securing better attendants, an address by Dr A I Owen on preparing the Sunday School lesson, and a collection. The association adjourned to meet the third Sunday in June at 4 o'clock with South Street school.
Sam Davis and W. Sutton were arrested yesterday for attempting to dispose of ten dollars worth of truck tickets issued by N. J. Carney. They are held in the county jail and face no hearing tomorrow.
Smoke from chimney sparks sparked a roof fire at Vaughan Hill & Co on East Washington Street Petersburg. Firemen extinguished flames with minor damage.
The House rejects a conference compromise on the appropriation bill and delays action on other measures as a vote splits along party lines. A motion for adjournment carries under a bi weekly session rule, pushing consideration to Thursday.
Washington May 17 The State Department has received no word from Calhoun the U S special counsel in the Cuba case since his arrival in Havana Officials expect a full report but none has come The department denies a prior assistant secretary Rockhill issued instructions to consuls to bias reports in favor of Spain Jose Diaz Mis has been released by Cuban Spanish authorities
Miss Apgies Harper leaves for Daltimere Mad to spend the year with relatives. Norfolk repairs on Thomas railway line. Mrs Lovchan suffers nervous prostration, several residents ill. W H W Lane to build a four department block at Seventh and Liberty. Mamie Whitley called home to Zuni Va. T C Humphries to Staunton for I O St M duties. A colored man Thomas assaulted lodgers. case today. J C Roberts tours with his show of trained dogs. Revival at Main Street Christian Church draws large crowds. Baseball game at South Norfolk Park notable.
Reports from Santa Clara Matanzas and Havana provinces describe insurgent casualties and captures while Spanish detachments repel attacks. Major and sub prefecture surrender, twenty six insurgents killed, thirteen surrendered, and six Spanish soldiers killed with twenty seven wounded.
Mrs N C Brown of Atlanta Georgia reports chronic rheumatism relief after two weeks with Africana claiming restored use of her right arm and fingers. She cites improved sleep general health and renewed strength at sixty five and plans to recommend the treatment.
A concert and play last night at Pythian Castle delighted the Presbyterian church audience. Participants delivered clever performances to a fully seated house. The programme featured vocal solos and recitations by Misses Duncan Heath Stay Stay, Miss Sophie J Williamus, and Mrs George T Tilley, with violin numbers and obligatos. Accompanists included Professors Borjes and Vräge, and Squire Bushleigh contributed in the program.
In Lawrence Massachusetts on May 17 mill workers at Byett cotton mills begin a fifty two hour work week after months of operating forty five hours. The change affects the mill workforce and outlines new scheduling.
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