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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1897
Page
5
An advertisement touts Munyon Homeopathic remedies promising relief from aches catarrh and lung ailments. It claims a “school of medicine” will be accepted and features testimonials from users in New Jersey and New York praising cures. It invites readers to write for free medical advice.
The Mozart Chorus Class gave its first bow to musical critics last Tuesday night. The performance pleased even the fastidious, with Elizabeth A. Taylor delivering notable solos and a duet with Miss Jones. The evening featured beautiful hand-painted programs and promises future concert involvement.
A new musical class is formed with Miss Elizabeth Lauder and Jennie Roper as accompanists. The group aims to support charitable causes and mirrors the influence of the Wedn esday Club to Richmond. The directress is Mrs. E. B. Palen, supported by several officers and many members.
Park Avenue Baptist marks its anniversary with a full day of services. Morning 11 oclock features voluntary by Williams Ayan and choir, a sermon and offertory. afternoon 315 includes anthem and sermons by Rev. J M Frost. evening 8 features cantata and soloists, with organist Mrs Caro Ashburn and choir director T J Anderson. Monday May 34th includes refreshments and member roll call.
The Rev. H C Garrison preaches at Freemason Street Church of Christ attracting wide attention as audiences grow nightly. His earnest gospel message and dynamic delivery electrify listeners with strong appeals against sin and clear remedies. Services continue through another week.
R A McDaniel aged 35 a white seaman on the three masted schooner Samuel Strong from Baltimore to Norfolk met a horrible death as the vessel neared Chesapeake Bay He fell from aloft after catching a stay his skull fractured and death was instantaneous His home is Pocomoke City Maryland where his parents reside and the body remains aboard the schooner in harbor awaiting orders.
Old people needing medicine to regulate bowels and kidneys will find Electric Bitters a mild tonic. It does not contain whiskey or narcotics, acts gently on the stomach and bowels, and adds strength to the organs aiding natural function. Price fifty cents and one dollar per bottle at Burrow, Martin & Co.'s Drug Store.
A Southeastern Tariff Association committee led by Messrs Selden Goldsmith Miskall Cummings and Warren met at Old Point with President Tup per and Special Agent Middleton. They organized a local board of underwriters to handle all local insurance troubles and transacted private business.
Cheap and charming homes in Norfolk near Villa Heights on Church Street invite buyers to inspect residence lots. The Norfolk firm promotes low prices and easy payments, appealing to a good class of citizens seeking homes. Visit 236 Main Street over the Western Union Telegraph office for prices and terms.
About 9 30 yesterday morning smoke issued from between loose bricks above the side door of Woodard and Goodridge’s wholesale provisions house on Water street. The fire was quickly extinguished without damage and a potential disaster was averted.
Norfolk residents and prominent leaders back a Southern Cooperative Lyceum Bureau to bring lectures from top national and international figures at a low cost. A large public meeting is planned for next Saturday at the library to elect officers and organize branches in 36 southern cities, with Augusta and Atlanta having already advanced.
Readery notes suggest fashionable outfits for cooling escapes to watering holes and mountain retreats. The guide highlights versatile pieces and seasonable fabrics ideal for seaside trips and hillside escapes.
A local store promotes a large stock of Children s Misses Ladies and Gents gauze and muslin underwear at very low prices. It highlights an unmatched assortment of ladies shirt waists collars cuffs in fancy black white solid black and a wide range of cheap options. Also features Ladies ties including novelties stock band bows and string ties in silk satin and lawns in black colored and white.
Notice requests proposals by June 7 1897 for the erection of a seven story fire proof Bank and Office Building for The Citizens Bank of Norfolk Virginia. Information available from Charles E Cassell Architect Law Building Baltimore Maryland incl malformed text clarifications.
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