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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1897
Page
2
In very warm weather the piano feet do not perspire and the case is rich mahogany with latest improvements. It includes a stop and scarf, pearl tuning, and comes with terms to suit salt markets at Charles M. Piano Warerooms 416 chain ven. The ad notes comfort and durability for steamboat men, policemen, machinists, and carpenters.
Local shoppers flocked to Levy Bros to snatch up dry goods and ready wear at 9 cent bargains. The sale featured dress goods ready waists wrappers and various apparel items drawing wide interest and steady crowds.
Voters in Brambleton Ward weighed a $150,000 bond plan for sewerage and street improvements against a tax increase from $1.00 to $1.60 per hundred. The ward split with a slight majority opposing sewerage bonds and tax rise, confirming a divided public mood on the issue.
Detective Frank Sleppel arrested W. Frank Wilson Gilas N. Sykes on a bicycle theft charge at Milckory Grounds Norfolk county. The alleged thief, about 23, married two weeks to his wife, was taken to the station house to await a court appearance. Police say the bike, once owned by Captain H. H. Sheen, had previously been pawned in Elizabeth City, N. C. for $20.
Eight bricklayers work on the Monticello Hotel north wall as two stories rise. Pressed brick from Williamsport Pa and Murda ugh Mayo bricks from the James are used in two color sequences with flush joints. A tar barrier three feet above the surface prevents moisture rise in the walls.
Two or more layers of water proof composition will be applied under the wall to keep pregna tion walls strong and sand free from moisture. Mr. EF. Tat terson has charge of the brick work.
A compilation of short items notes J J Morris on business in Washington, Tazewell Taylor returning from there, Rufus Frost as a guest, and Charles Baum visiting. Senator Warner Miller stops at the Atlantic. Real estate transfer: L BE Allen house sold for 1850. Artesian well reaches 1550 feet. Fink of Westminster arrives. Dr. Goodman leaves for Cape Charles quarantine. The Florence steamer arrives under Captain Palmer. Currituck Sound Shooting Club meeting postponed to June 3. Joseph T Lawless and Judge R. Hhimelk el visit with Portlock at the Atlantic.
The Chautauqua by the Sea reports encouraging ticket sales for opening week reaching 32 in daily sales. Hon. Wilbam Jennings Bryan is billed for the Armory Hall opening night with a reception planned. Senator J W Daniel was asked to introduce Bryan, but no reply yet. Management plans a monthly Chautau Mk Magazine with stenographic reports prepared by a Norfolk printer.
Weather data reports clear skies in the cotton belt with temperatures and rainfall across 14 stations. Futures in New York closed quiet and steady with some months down and others up. cotton receipts and exports listed for Bombay week. a bank directorate meeting in Norfolk elects John F. Wales as cashier. Also mentions De Witts Little Milly Risers pills and medical endorsements.
The organization will present the Mikado at the Academy of Music Monday evening for the benefit of Pickett-Buchanan Daughters of the Confederacy. The notice also advertises De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve for skin troubles and eyelids with claims of relief.
An advertisement touts Mectie Bitters by Morrison of Worthington Inc as a cure for consumption headaches and general weakness. It features a Chicago woman whose health was restored after taking several bottles and promotes local store Burrow Martin & Moos Drug Store and Dr Week eyesight services.
Last night at Norfolk College the junior class presented a lively program of recitations and songs. The event featured piano solos by Arditt Ruby Butts and Louise Trice, vocal selections by Wellsings Sallie Shipp, and multiple recitations including Kiss in School and Elopement in Seventy Five.
The article discusses ringing in the ears described by patients with hearing impairment and catarrah. It warns most cases arise from catarrah and explains dizziness is common in this patient group. It offers medical consultation for diseases of the eye ear nose throat chest or stomach.
Rev J J Dudley of Atlantic City will speak at the men s meeting on Sunday at 2 p m The association holds meetings Sundays between June 15 and July 11 at the Academy of Music The Juniors have an outing tomorrow at 10 a m led by Ward and Page The gymnasium remains busy nightly with classes closed for the season and next Tuesday marks the opening day at the YM C A boat house Races including double and single sculling tule racing will be held with medals for winners Entries are open to members Ward offers free swimming instruction through the season
Dr L B Firey lists offices at rooms 9 and 10 Main Street Norfolk VA specializing in catarrh asthma hay fever deafness and all diseases of the eye ear nose throat chest and stomach. An entertainment and lecture day features eminent American speakers with sessions starting Monday June Md at the Armory.
At a meeting of the Governors of the Country Club on Tuesday last May Seth the governors on behalf of themselves and the members of the club took motion upon the death of Mrs Marla Deenatay Mayo passing resolutions of respect and condolence. A copy of the resolutions will be sent to her family and published in daily city newspapers.
The Virginian misidentified O A Ieverton as of the city police force. The notice clarifies he is in charge of the money offer department and notes the correction. Also mentions DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve advertised by Sterlng Trotter Walker and Truett Smith in Norfolk and Berkley areas.
Hon W W J Bryan appears in a program at the Academy of Music with an attractive lineup. Season tickets cost 5.00 for one person and 3.75 for two on one ticket, 2.00 for a single event. Tickets available through W Frank Beverly or James Scoves at 41 Roanoke Dock.
Campbell offers a free week long exhibition at 10-14 Main Street featuring four cabinet size photographs for 60 cents or four photographs for 250 cents. Display runs Saturday and Decoration Day.
Norfolk and Washington Steam Bin Company announces a special round trip rate of 0 for travel to Washington D C on Decoration Day. Tickets go on sale May 9 and return is allowed until June 1. Callahan, agent at Wright's 370 Main Street, handles bargains this week.
Notice invites offers for erection of a seven story fireproof structure in Norfolk Virginia. Information available from architect Charles J. Cassell Law Building Baltimore Maryland. Bids due June 7 1897.
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