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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1897
Page
5
Reports from Portsmouth detail election prep and local happenings. Parades, court actions, and social events fill the sidewalk scene, with updates on the Karnival of Kommerce and Princess Bonnie rehearsals, street rail plans, and a notable burglary scare thwarted by Justice Holmden's daughter.
The ad exalts Ayer's Sarsaparilla noting its birth half a century ago and its rise to prominence as a world fair medal winner in 1898. It claims countless cures and a superior record that imitators fail to match, presenting the product as unmatched in effectiveness and longevity.
Bond reversed and case continued to June. Doleman faces trial for breaking into Arthur Jones Oyster House with Friday scheduled. Coleman counsel seeks delay, but motion overruled. Grand jury returns indictments for robbery houseburning and arson. Crismond testifies as jurors adjourn at 4 PM.
A wagon accident near the ferry caused apples and an old awning to be damaged. The storekeeper demanded compensation from the driver. Mr. Irwin offered varying sums, with a final claim of 3.40 dollars deemed large by the complainant.
A joint council and school board committee discussed building a Fifth ward school house. They plan a $10,000 project with $6,000 funded by the ward and $4,000 by the old city. Fifth ward bonds will be issued for $10,000 with interest split by the same比例. Running expenses to be shared pro rata by section.
Portsmouth Va May 24 1897 letter from Mrs J B Shipp to the Medical Association of Port mouth thanks them for their kind letter and agrees to repeat the presentation on Thursday June 3 seeking approval from the association.
Mr Jakeman the timber inspector was removed yesterday and the department may come under a naval officer. Mr A Volk was appointed master ship joiner after passing appraisals. Republicans hope to secure the yard post as the Assistant Secretary enforces civil service rules.
Yesterday morning Justice Holmden dealt with Win Jackson charged with robbing a Norfolk and Carolina railroad box containing stockings worth 90 cents. He chose fifteen days in jail after failing to pay a $5 fine plus $5.17 in costs, totaling $10.17.
A report recounts John A Smith, linked to dairy man T A McDonald, being assaulted by five Portsmouth men on the Norfolk and Carolina road near Armistead station. Smith, who rode with a bicycle party, was kicked and punched. he escaped with injuries and could not identify the attackers. The piece defends Portsmouth residents and notes local violence has broader roots.
The Independent Fire Company held a postponed parade last night with about a hundred men in line. Spectators filled the streets, flowers were presented to the firemen, and a supper followed at their South Street headquarters.
A fragmented note references Seantitut items and mentions amounts 7.50 and 10, alleging errors in a local levy. The message lists Levy & Jacogs at 200 High Street and urges review of the apparent miscalculations.
In St Louis on May 25 the Browns won against Washington. Donahue was heavily hit yet effective when it mattered. Wrigley stood out as a key performer. Final score St Louis eight, Washington six with Donahue and McParland starring, Swaim, German and Farrell also contributing. Umpire Winsle. Time 2 20.
An advertisement extols Dr Elmer s Swamp Root as a great kidney and bladder remedy noting the bladder and womb have specific purposes and urging readers to test urine for twenty four hours to detect trouble. The ad promises sample bottle and pamphlet free by mail and asks readers to mention Daily Virginian.
In Macon Georgia on May 25 a jury awarded Roland Reed Miss Isadare Rush and Mrs Mary Myers $10 000 in a railroad wreck damage suit against the Southern Railway The verdicts provide Myers 4000 Reed 2000 and Rush 1000 separately totaling 7000 with the balance in favor of other plaintiffs The note adds Vermont population change from 1850 to 1890 at 17 000 inhabitants.
A fly wheel burst at the Surry Lumber mill in Dendron nearly wrecked the building and could have killed or seriously injured over twenty workers. No injuries were reported. The spring election in Petersburg offers only one contested race for Dity Treasurer with incumbent C A Slaughter.
The Senate, in executive session, adjourned after debate on a tariff bill. Senator Cannon proposed an amendment creating export bounties to support U S agriculture for wheat flour rye and corn and cotton hops and tobacco with vouchers issued at ports of clearance and Treasury enforcement. The move reflects a Silver Republican Democrat coalition favoring silver.
The President sent to the Senate nominations for Edwin TW Conger as minister to Brazil and John J. Foster as U S consul at Sherbrooke. General John R Brooke named major general. Virginia postmasters appointed at Churchville Glendate Ryburn and others. Paymaster J B Redfield reassigned to Norfolk as general storekeeper on waiting orders.
Wire doors and windows in stock and to order plus hang and repair services. Frigerators, mosquito nets offered. Dr Week, eye expert, provides examinations. Location at 152 Main Street.
The text praises Trostelter's Stomach Pills as a preventive and curative remedy against malaria and chills and fever. It notes popularity in the West and South and tropics, claims substitution for quinine, and mentions physician endorsements.
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