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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1897

Page

8

State Fair Equestrian Display and Commencement Plans

May 21 Raleigh notes special address by Crawford of Penn Vanias Technical School at the Agri and Mechanical College commencement. Hoge to preach the bachelor sermon. Roanoke Penitentiary crop prospects praised. Decoration Day at National Cemetery with Confederate veterans assisting graves. Tax on railway property discussed. state stock purchase noted. Raleigh District Court opens with 125 criminal cases listed and fertilizer tax proceeds cited.

Rae Nsc Crawford Amon Technical School Penn- Vanias Agriwvaland Mechanical College Saivi Hoge Thomas Russell Roanoke Bielyogrolunds National Cemetery Sol Terome T Clark Rusrchase And North Carolina Railway jHs Saavi Bear

Emma Warren Repertoire to Open at Overman’s Music Hall

Elizabeth City announces the Emma Warren Repertoire company will begin a weeklong engagement at Overman’s Academy of Music with Jules Verne’s Michael Stogerf the Cousin of the Sear. The Navy Reserves bazaar at the Armory runs June 7 to 13. A Presbyterian church social was postponed to next Monday. An infant of George W. Cobb is ill. Ceylon India Tea Co agents canvass for tea and coffee. Mr T C Allen reopens his ice cream parlors and soda stand.

Elizabeth City N. C Tfemma Warren Repertoire Company Overman Academy of Music Jules Verne Michael Stogerf Naval Reserves Presbyterian Church Trey Pr. W. Melick Water Street George W.W. Cobb Ceylon, India Tea Company Haur T. C. Allen

Edenton Methodist Meeting Sees 50 Join During Sermon

In Edenton on May 21 Evangelist Schoolfield delivered a strong sermon on Conversion drawing about fifty to unite with a church. A morning praise service by Evangelist Schoolfield followed, then Mr Schoolfield and Mr Van Pelt left for home. Tonight Miss P C Noreurm lectures at Dr J H McMullen on The Jewish Church. Bay View brick work nears completion.

Edenton N. C Methodist Church Evangelist Schoolfield Schoolfield van Pelt

Williford Opens New Tea Room Parlor in Hertford

Hertford May 21 Special. Mr and Mrs C V Williford opened their new tea room parlor this afternoon inviting general patronage. The report notes that David Cox did not go to Suffolk.

Hertford N. C Mrz V. Williford David Cox Suffolk

Pocahontas Coal Exports Cleared for Week End May 20</T

Exports of Pocahontas coal for the week ending May 20th were cleared by William Lamb and Co., agents for Castner and Curran. The report lists quantities and destinations as recorded for the period.

William Lamb & Co Castner & Curran

Prisoner Commitment Notes From today's Proceedings

As expected this week, but the jail term will extend to next week. Another prisoner was committed to jail today in a routine judicial update.

Neh. FP H Martin returns home and charity event planned

The Nev. FP H Martin pastor returns home while his family stays abroad. Sun Beams of McKendree repeat charity event at Wirn hall next Monday night to aid the King's Daughters. tickets cost 10 cents. Residents discuss sewerage at Brambleton hall with officials stressing health, cleanliness, and ward improvement.

H. Martin Spurgeon Memorial Church W. J. Hardy East Brambleton Avenue McKendree Wirn J. J. Hall Brambledon

Chicago and the South May issue highlights Norfolk feature

The Chicago and the South monthly magazine from Chicago by Robert J. Thompson devotes most of its May number to Virginia with a Norfolk letter promising future installments. The publication boasts endorsements from Chicago’s leading citizens and plans a Norfolk insertion illustrated with engravings in the June issue.

Chicago and the South Chicago Robert J. Thompson South Norfolk Virginia Chicago and the

Baltimore Bride Weds Harry Isogene Jackins at Home Ceremony

Miss Ida WV Fatherly formerly of Norfolk and now of Baltimore married Thursday night to Mr. Harry Isogene Jackins son of Mr. Joseph Jackins of The Maples Mount Washington. Ceremony at 1506 West Fayette street by Rev. Sparks W. Melton and Rev. Jas. K E. Ingram. They will reside in Baltimore after visiting Newport R I.

Ida Norfolk Baltimore Harry Isogene Jackins Joseph Jackins the Maples Mount Washington West Fayette Street Sparks W. Melton Jas. K E. Ingram Jackins Newport R. L

Church Services and Confirmations Notice

Churches schedule sermons at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. in First and Second Presbyterian venues with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Westminster League events listed. Trinity Methodist pastor and St Peters church confirm appointment on Monday May 81st at 8 p.m. Lambert's Point Presbyterian offers 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. services with 9:30 a.m. Sunday school. seats free. all invited.

First Presbyterian Church English Union Theological Seminary Westminster League Second Presbyterian Church Trev St. Peters Church Lambert's Point Presbyterian Church G. 1 Manrahan

First Anniversary of Park Avenue Baptist Church

The Park Avenue Baptist church marks its first anniversary with a 3:14 p.m. service tomorrow. Rev. J. M. Prost of Nashville Tennessee will preach, and the general public is invited to attend.

Park Avenue Baptist Church J. M. Prost Nashville,Tenn

Musical Court remarks on Mrs Homans's song in F minor

The Musical Court praises Josephine Homans for a delicate Persian song in F minor with words by Frank Dempster Sherman. It notes the melody and harmonies carry a drowsy Mast-like quality and a dainty color, while the cover is designed by a talented young woman.

Eay Josephine Llomans Frank Dempster Sherman

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