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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1897
Page
2
A handsome upright piano offers full scale with all latest improvements. The case is rich mahogany and the piano includes a fine stool and scarf, with the year’s tuning and terms to suit. See it at Charles A Warerooms 416 Main.
A vintage advertisement notes comfort in hot weather with shoes for workers like policemen machinists and carpenters. It highlights the wearability of the product for those who walk and stand much and mentions a one price shoe store on Henk Street opposite the Court House.
Before going elsewhere to have photographs made call at my studio and see quality and prices of my work. 340 344 Main Street. tf 2 & 1% LT.
On BMeihoa of Selling Dry Goods Levy Bros. draws crowds of buyers remarkable bargains all sold at Creek prices. In dress goods readyhirts shirt waists and wrappers we examine at Levy Bros 344 street.
At about 9 am yesterday Mr Iannwade a caterer at the Atlantic Garden on Hill Street died of heart neuralgia after only a few hours illness He was of age Funeral will be held at 10 o clock today.
A fragment notes receipt of a catalog booklet from a company name misread as Umetadter- Peotapany. It suggests the Chinese carry houses shown, mentions use and likely copies, asks for Gaines v iy Worth, and describes the illustration as beautiful and appealing to an eastern audience.
Circuit Court justice Krumbholz rules on May 20 1397 that William H. Ackiss and others fail to show the Seaboard district local option election was properly conducted. The decision upholds a liquor license for an ordinary in Virginia Beach, addressing legal defects in the writ and canvass while noting that irregularities may still allow proof by parol evidence.
The court asserts writs must run in the name of the Commonwealth and be attested by the clerk. It rejects implied authority to bypass constitutional form. It finds no record of a valid Draper petition nor judicial action by Princess Anne County Court, thus no valid writ of election and no license denial justification. Majorities follow law, and records must prove preconditions for a local option election.
The Norfolk College young ladies present an evening in their hall with piano solos recitations and vocal pieces led by Ruby Butts Louise Trice and Elizabeth Welty. Ascension Day is celebrated by Knights Templar with a street parade and services at Cumberland Street Methodist Church led by Rev. W. I. Alwill. Marquis de la Payette lecture to be delivered by Miss Stephanie de Cous Schismane with performances by Elizabeth Taylor and Tredel Jenkins. The American Card will wear uniforms tonight and join a flag raising in Lawrenceville followed by Grace Baptist church services.
The Board of Health met in regular session with Dr. Riddick presiding and Drs. Chiles McCormick Health Officer Shepherd and the Inspectors present. They reviewed 103 nuisances 68 abated and referred queries on the pure milk ordinance to arrange conference details.
Far forecast for Virginia and North Carolina. Fair conditions with warmth and a shift from northeasterly to easterly winds. Possible coastal showers.
By direction of the owners T S Rogers auctioneer will sell at the Real Estate Exchange at 12 m Tuesday June 1 twenty seven building lots in Atlantic City ninth on Camp avenue south side between Front and Pool nine on Pool street east side between Camp and Avenue GB and nine on Front street west side between Camp and Avenue GB. Terms one fourth cash balance in four equal notes bearing 6 percent interest secured by deed of trust with recording and deed costs paid by purchaser or cash in full.
Joseph Brown at 210 Church street Norfolk lists new wash goods just in yesterday. Pink and blue pique described as nobby at 35 cents. Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills and Tioles Remedy Co offers noted in Chicago. Prices 12 14 cents for various calico items.
Ten carloads of construction material arrived in Richmond on Monday for the American Telephone and Telegraph company. The material is for the new trunk line between Washington and Norfolk, with poles to be fitted locally and then shipped or hauled to construction gangs. Clarence B. Young, the Richmond representative, urged the city council to grant a franchise, hoping this will establish a permanent supply department and make Richmond headquarters.
A visit to the Manufacturers' Cloaking sale store yesterday reveals ongoing remodeling by paper hangers, carpenters, and painters. Despite difficulties, they continue business and plan to offer better service by Saturday morning with many new items to be displayed in forthcoming advertisements.
Miss Stephanie de ana Schisano presents a lecture on Marquis de La Fayette at Pickett-Buehanga Hall, Academy of Music Molingy on May 87th evening. Admission 1.50. Tickets available from Vickery & Co., Alficnil & Murray, Lurrow & Martins, Holmes’ Dre Store, and John V Vermillion.
Chautauqua by the Sea announces daily entertainments and prominent American speakers with sessions starting Monday June 10 at the Armory at 11 AM and 8 PM.
The Virg inian issued by Norfolk Academy students offers a complete May issue. It features International Cup Races A Total Experiment Von Swalley The West Pointer A Southern Poet A Strange Find Athletics Winter Editorial Matter Notes for Exchanges and Academica. Price ten cents a copy.
An old newspaper ad touts Head's Sursa pore to purify and enrich the blood and 1000's Pills to cure nausea headache indigestion and biliousness. It also promotes Wrights at 370 Main Street for bargains and invites readers to see Dr Weck about eyes with guaranteed glasses.
Worthington Indiana editor Morrison praises Beecham’s Bitters as a valuable tonic for consumption and general weakness. Mrs. Jennie Stehie of Chicago improved after using Elec trim Bitters. Burrow Martin S. Co.’s Drug Store sells Beecham’s 38 and 40 cent bottles to dispel the blues.
Hon William Jennings Bryan will speak after the week and the Academy of Music hosts daily broztimme lectures. Tickets go on sale Tuesday May 25 with prices 5.09 for one, 8.00 for two, and 6 for a season pass to all entertainments. W Frank, Portsmouth M C A secretary, promotes sales and will supply tickets through Jas Groves, 30 and 1 Roanoke Dock, urging early purchase to secure seats.
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