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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1897
Page
8
A brief ad from Levy & Jacobs at 200 High Street highlights all wool suits priced at 7.50 and 100, noting stock of Wire Dooramel windows, refrigerators, and mosquito nets. The message ends with J. Craig ford's Furniture and Carpet House.
Topics read before the eleventh annual Virginia State Firemen's Association convention in Winchester cover state organization aims public safety in venues like opera houses schools and public amusements the impact of strong departments on insurance and sick relief funds standard threads for couplings and the value of chemical engines with discussions by C W Hayes Captain John H Redwood M J Ryan James Dove and others at various Virginia cities including Harrisonburg Staunton Newport News Staunton and Norfolk Approved July 7 8 9 1897
South Street Baptist led by Rev J W Mitchell holds Sunday school at 9 20, morning and evening sermons, baptism at close of evening. Fourth Street Baptist with Rev Dr Fisher offers 9 15 Sunday school, 11 a m and 7 45 p m preaching, baptism at evening. Calvary Baptist pastor Rev P S C Davis has 9 30 Sunday school and 11 a m 7 45 p m sermons baptism at evening. Central M E Church under Rev George H Ray features 11 a m and p m preaching, morning theme The Judgment that Begins at the House of God, Soul lest in evening. 9 15 Sunday school and 4 p m Junior Epworth League. Y M C A gathering at 4 this afternoon led by Rev J B Mitchell. Court Street Baptist Rev A F Owen posts 9 20 Sunday school, 11 a m sermon Love and Fear Will Not Unite, 5 p m sermon Love and Obedience by Rev G K Hobbs, 8 p m special Odd Fellows sermon by Rev A E Owen.
A man named Chapman escaped from St Vincent's Hospital in a nude state on Thursday. He was recaptured and jailed, then attacked jailer Mr Codd on Friday, tearing his coat. After collapsing in his cell, he reportedly lifted himself with superhuman force when medics and prisoners attempted to assist him.
Yesterday Captain G W R McDonald J H Tooner Judge L R Watts and Joseph L Bilisoly received credentials from the Grand Camp United Order of Confederate Veterans recognizing them as delegates for Stonewall Camp C C. They will represent the camp at the June 22 23 24 gathering in Nashville Tennessee.
Yesterday morning a colored longshoreman named Lee Brown died suddenly at work for the Norfolk and Carolina railroad at Pinners Point. Suspicion of foul play arose but Justiae Holinden conducted an inquest and the jury returned a verdict that Brown died from natural causes.
An assortment of old notices and ads promote a cough remedy urged as a simple fix before illness worsens. The page lists names and businesses including Norfolk, Brambleton, Truett & Smith, Breslauer & Anthony, and Charles R. Welton & Co selling clothing, umbrellas, and negligee shirts at various prices.
Advertiser notes the Pinner's Point company is forming and selling stock for the first time. It promises 1600 feet of water frontage, deep harbor access, 14 building lots, and major improvements. Local organizers Watson and Wool invite calls for full plans and proposals at Norfolk or Haddington building offices.
For the first time Portsmouth hosts the Episcopal Council of the Diocese of Southern Virginia. From June 1 to 14, about 100 clerical and 75 lay delegates will gather at Trinity Church with Rt Rev A M Randolph presiding. Noted speakers include Rev John Lloyd D D and Rev Carl B Grammer D Y. Hospitality committee members report broad community offers to host delegates.
At a meeting of the Portsmouth Medical Society last night it was unanimously voted to send Myre J. L. B. Shipp a letter of thanks for efforts toward a hospital fund. Mrs. J. G. Shipp of Portsmouth, Virginia, received appreciation from the society for disinterested work and a cordial wish for success. The letter also references the opera Princess Bonnie performed by her associates and asks for a repeat showing on the 7th of this month.
Rev. Mr Funsten preaches his final sermon this afternoon at Churchland Grange Hall. He has held winter services on the fourth Sunday each month and plans to resume in the fall. A large crowd is expected as the services are said to have been productive and appreciated.
A new warrant charges Ben Davis with robbery of Gill and Thomas ferry tickets and the theft of a box of shoes from Janeus Rosenbaum the shoe dealer. A missing box of caps linked to him has also been traced.
Mr Stramp employed Wim Vaughan alias Dicks ersible who on a May day fought and left Vaughan with memory gaps. George Woodson forged Vaughan’s name to a note demanding $2 for Strump. Woodson was arrested in Portsmouth and sent to County Court after a hearing before Justice Holmden on forgery charges.
The Doleman case was tried again with Mollie Linn testifying as before. After arguments by defense and prosecution, the jury failed to reach a verdict and was discharged. Separately, a break in occurred at Bruce Station on the Norfolk and Carolina railroad, with meat stolen from Mr. A Milner’s smokehouse reportedly hauled away by wagon.
The Kilders of Franklin faced Portsmouth yesterday afternoon at League Park, with Portsmouth winning 10 to 2. Attendance was very small.
Rev M W Guiler conducts two week revival at Malin Street Church Berkley with conversions and several joining the church. Rev W A Slaymuaker of the Presbyterian church preaches twice. Public invited to all services. Also reports on local people visiting and returning home. Charles Bland of Portsmouth to address John W Daniel Democratic club Monday. Funeral for Mrs Fannie Hunter set today at Chestnut Street M E church. History lecture series to be delivered by Rev A K Owen D D on The French Revolution.
In Mount Hope Cemetery Westchester county New York a $5 400 monument to the Confederate Veterans Camp was dedicated led by Commander A G Dickinson with delegations from Old Guard Society Charleston Society and others Willam B Kelly donated the piece which is a sixty foot high granite shaft with a three piece pedestal The inscription honors heroic memory of the Confederate Veteran Camp of New York and a reception followed in the city with flowers placed on graves of southern veterans.
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and urinary issues. It describes home tests, claims relief from back pain, frequent urination, and burning after drinking. The copy urges purchases at fifty cents to one dollar with a free sample and pamphlet offer.
Boston reports via Honolulu whispers that Ion S M Damon and Major Iauken may go to London. If Washington succeeds in altering the sugar tariff schedule and ending the Hawaiian reciprocity treaty, they are said to push for a treaty ceding the Hawaiian islands to Great Britain.
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