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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1897
Page
2
Handsome upright piano with full improvements and a one year tuning. Includes a fine stool and scarf. Terms to suit you. See at Charles M. Bileff’s Plano Warerooms 418 Main Street.
All items in The Casket offered at former price. Platedware at startling low figures. Sterling silver waist sets 25c and 85¢. For highest grades of goods at the lowest prices, the Twin Cities call on C F Greenwood & Bro., old number 158, new 218 Main street.
MELLER'S ONE PRICE SHOE STORE at 842 Bank Street promotes the 52 Patrol Shoes. The ad claims the shoes stay worn all year, keep feet dry, prevent heated discomfort, and suit railroad and steamboat workers, policemen, machinists, carpenters, painters, and mechanics for daily wear.
Local shop Wright's at 370 Main advertises bargains on eye care products this week. The notice highlights prescribed options and guarantees on selections.
The Norfolk Driving and Fair Association inaugurated its spring meeting with a clear track and strong attendance. Tommy won the 2:50 trot on Mariner's Chestnut and Egbinline placed close, Lyndno won the 2:37 pace, and Richmond ierve won the last event amid close finishes and excitement.
Reader described with hysteria and nervous breakdown and urged to use Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Testimonial from Mrs Levi P Phare sharing improvement and gratitude, claiming enhanced color and strength after treatment.
The Weather Bureau will conduct extensive observations across Virginia to North Carolina Georgia Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana to determine optimal sites for viewing the May 28 1990 total solar eclipse. Data collected daily will map cloudiness and sunward cloud banks to guide observers and scientists in planning the eclipse study.
Two painters fell from a swinging scaffold at Mr Salomonsky’s residence on Bute street near Duke, about 35 feet, badly injured and taken to St Vincent’s hospital. Dr C R Vince was knocked down by a runaway horse on Main street near 130 o clock, bruised but not badly hurt. The horse ran into McIntyre’s furniture store before being captured. Mr Hugh Steele narrowly escaped a serious ladder accident after two drunken men knocked it down as he passed.
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and various skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It is priced at 25 cents per box and sold by Burrow Marlin Co and Dr Weck eye expert at 152 Main Street with free examinations offered.
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States will convene in Charlotte North Carolina tomorrow morning at the First Presbyterian Church. Rev J W Howerton formerly of Norfolk is pastor and Rev T Darnell of Trampton is the material commissioner. Mr Row Santos of this city is the lay commissioner from the Norfolk Presbytery and will depart for Charlotte this morning.
An advertisement promises a free trial box of Dr King's New Life Mis if readers send their address to WE Buelklen & Co in Chicago. It claims the pills ease constipation and stomach issues, with vegetable ingredients and no harmful substances. Sold regularly by Warrow and Moertin druggists.
Dr. Southgate Leigh conducts a practical Stray experiment proving value of X rays. Rev. Father Mickle brings a patient with a bullet in the neck to be removed soon by a simple operation. Pills named De Woet's Little Mary Risers promoted by local firms.
Levy Bros at 344 Main Street runs a week long sale on dry foods with substantial bargains across twenty lines. Prices highlight low value items with 1 cent yard sale style deals.
Multiple memorial notices dated May 1897 list deaths and funeral arrangements. Gorno Margaret R. Gorno of near Virginia Beach dies May 11 with funeral May 27 from home and burial at Gregory Arm Linkhorn Bay. Howard William A. Howard 47 years, funeral from Trinity M E Church on Wednesday morning. Tiley Mary wife of Riley dies May 3 1897 aged 87 with funeral from St. Jean church or chapel street on Wednesday afternoon. Plits Mary Lucile infant daughter of Wh and Mary E Fitts dies in infancy with funeral from parents residence on Tuesday May 15.
Seashore or mountain get away on your mind. Joseph Brown at 210 Church street Norfolk advertises Shirt Waists Hosiery and small items. Black Satine Skirts shown with prices and quality notes comparing options.
Notice solicits bids to construct a seven story fireproof Bank and Office building for The Citizens Bank of Norfolk Virginia. Information available from Charles B. Cassell architect Law Building Baltimore Maryland. Mail solicited by June 187.
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