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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1897
Page
2
Upright mahogany piano with latest improvements offered at a bargain. Includes stool and scarf, one year tuning, and favorable terms to suit. See Warerooms at 416 Main for inspection.
The Cas Wellup advertises plated goods and sterling silver at low prices. It invites customers to call on C. Y. Green, old number 158, new 318, for high quality items at the lowest figures.
Fragmentary reading shows an ad style note claiming that certain shoes keep feet from perspiring in warm weather. It mentions patrol shoes suited for walkers and workers such as railroad and steamboat men, machinists, carpenters, and painters.
Fragmentary notice describes a sales event at Levy 42 Main Street with low prices and photography offers. The readable lines mention a studio, prices, and dialed contacts but the text is garbled and incomplete. Nearby lines reference relief for pain and headaches.
The Southeastern Tariff association held its third day at Old Point in sessions from 10 o clock a.m. with a committee report approving the president’s recommendations. Changes to the constitution set new commission limits for local business while officers were elected and committees formed. A Norfolk visit to adjust the insurance situation and disputes over solicitor commissions were noted alongside adjournment and courtesy tributes.
A moralistic promotional piece urges husbands not to sue for separation but to seek medical help for wives with uterine disorders. It touts Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a cure and cites Mrs Myra Routes of Camby Indiana claiming improved health and temperament after use.
The obituary notices report the death of Maggie A. Johnson aged about 60 at 256 Chapel Street and burial in Franklin, the funeral of Miss Lutie M. Jordan at her mother's home 108 Chapel Street with ministers Powell and Lancaster, burial at Smithfield, and the funeral of Mrs. Sarah A. Arrington from Christ Protestant Episcopal Church with burial at Elmwood Cemetery. Pallbearers listed include E. J. Whitehurst Wesley Fentress C. A. Morris Hardy Williams William Rawlings John S. Webber W. I. Gregory and John Clark.
By order of Foster Black and others trustee Gill the Norfolk county courthouse area in Portsmouth Va hosts a noon sale of multiple parcels. The listing includes Bleek SA on Parke GL Poindexter land and Block TH with various rectifications, plus five lots with houses in South Norfolk. Terms are cash. Nervous troubles and animal extracts advertised by Washington Chemical LLC.
Weather reports from Washington indicate fair conditions in Virginia with showers near the coast, cooler temperatures and northeast winds. North Carolina similar with coastal showers, cooler air, and northeast winds. Port calendar notes sunrise at 4 01 am sunset at 7 12 pm high tides at 1 38 am and 2 14 pm low tides at 7 08 am and 8 25 pm.
U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Norfolk May 21 records show 24 hour data with maximum and minimum temperatures, departures from normal, rainfall over the past 24 hours and since May 1, humidity readings, and observer J J Gray noting conditions. The text provides fragmented values and measurements but confirms routine meteorological reporting for the period.
Nev Z Lee the evangelist was in the city yesterday. Grading on Granby street has begun. J B Docker of the Suffolk Herald was here yesterday. Churches will observe Children's Day Sunday. The Chauthuque opens here June day with Ten William Jennings Bryan. Leila Bult returned from a month with sister Mrs George Wilson at Usiekery Va. Meg Festival at Athletic Park today for the data Sanitarium benefit. Arrington of Warwick N Y arrived to attend his mother’s obsequies. Col William Lamb has gone North to address the Confederate Association of New York. Stephanie Lebismo will lecture May 27 at Pickett Buchanan Hall on General de Linfay ette. Superintendent Turner of the Merchants’ and Ainee Transportation company inspected Boston dock. Charles Walter from Schenectady N Y reported losing a satchel to a Negro. worth about 1. Mr James Ker of Ker & Tiehel bergzer was here promoting Variey Springs Hotel on the C O railway.
Walter Harris, retiring night editor of The Virginian, was presented a handsome smoking set by friends and associates at a luncheon. The event included remarks from F. Carty, foreman of the composing room, and a reciprocal, modest reply from Harris.
The bus for the school picnic departs from the Academy this morning. Inmates of the boys home and other orphans are invited to join the trip.
Old people or those needing medicine for bowels can find a remedy in Lecci Bitters. It acts as a tonic and alterative without whiskey or intoxicants, toning the stomach and bowels and aiding nature. Price fifty cents and one dollar per bottle at Borrow, Martin & Chats Drug Store.
Fragmentary obituary notices list HUNTRIS aged 77 and WALES aged 73 with funeral details to be announced later. Dates and places disrupted in OCR, including Berkley streets and names.
Norfolk Academy held its sixth annual field day at the YMCA Park in Ghent. Seniors and juniors competed in track and field events with Otis Burton winning the ball throw and Walke Truxtun taking the 100 yard dash. Other top performances included T. J. Cooke’s sprint time and J. Gurdon, C. Hunter’s two knife prize in the three legged race.
An appeal emphasizes women's health, linking maternal vitality to child health. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription, Golden Medical Discovery, and the Common Sense Medical Adviser, claiming strong results and urging readers to obtain copies from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo New York with small mailing costs.
Norfolk issued a special notice forbidding sale of intoxicating liquors from Saturday night 12 until Monday sunrise, with fines up to 500 dollars and license forfeiture. It defines a bar-room as the entire room housing the bar and prohibits obstructions to views, urging compliance under city ordinance and state law. Mayor W T Mayo signs as Board President.
44-inch Mohair Checks in green and white garnet and white navy and white drop from 59c to 29c. 38-inch Blue and Green Mixtures from 50c to 20c. 42-inch light colored Suiting from 50c to 39c. 38-inch Brown and White Navy and White Black Plaids all wool. 38-inch Tan and Heliotrope Mix reduced from 39c to 20c. Also 50c White Quilts 8c Dimities White Goods at 5c New Percales. Joseph Brown 210 Church street.
An advertisement touts 5 artificial mother's milk made from pure cow's milk using a new German patented process. It claims to be the only healthy substitute for mother's milk and urges consulting a physician before use. Retail details are incomplete.
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