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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1897
Page
5
The town reports a busy period with a grand jury session, numerous meetings, and a steady stream of social and civic activities. A brass band forms, a boxing of theater and circus shows appear, church services mark Ascension Day, and police courts handle petty offenses.
John Griswold, accused of assaulting Jacobson near St Pauls church, faced Mayor Baird after two witnesses testified. Griswold was fined five dollars and ordered to post a one hundred dollar peace bond to restrain further trouble.
Mr G C Johnson, the lowest bidder, claims the Virginia association will not award the Pythian Castle contract without a $5,000 faithful performance bond. He says he secured a bond from Baltimore Fidelity but the committee demanded a personal bond acceptable to them. The contract was not awarded Wednesday night and time is pressing with June 10 near.
The Virginian warns about the dangerous condition of the hucksters' market paving and repeated accidents. It urges the Committee on Public Property or the Clerk of the Market to act immediately to prevent injury and save money, stressing retrenchment by city leaders.
In Knoxville a 14 year old named Reuben Warwick was killed after attempting to ride a train to reach his ill mother at St. Vincent's Hospital. His mother, also ill, died the same night. The piece laments the boy’s devotion and contemplates a reunion in the afterlife.
In another column proposals are asked for the purchase of church property on Court Street. The site is described as the most desirable city location for residences with a frontage of seventy two feet and depth of ninety three feet. Proposals due June ith. Information from the committee listed in the ad.
A fourteen member party including Virginia's representative left Portsmouth on Mr. Gill's launch Crissie for Newport News Hampton Soldiers Home and Ocean View. High seas near Sewell's Point forced a return to Craney Island with many aboard seasick. They later toured Albemarle canal, dined at a 2 pm dinner, and arrived home after seven with plans for another trip later in the season.
The county vote came in quietly with low turnout and little public interest. Ward tallies show George A. Tabb as treasurer and George A. Brooks as auditor in multiple wards, with D W Murden and John Bright repeatedly listed. Hood's Sarsaparilla is endorsed as a tonic.
A refined rehearsal of Princess Bonnie featured Miss Williams in a new role with strong vocal performance and convincing acting. Supporting star J N Anderson enhanced the presentation, while Mrs Palmer delivered a stellar portrayal.
The General Assembly sessions report efforts toward church union with the Southern Presbyterian church and potential reconciliation with the Reformed Church of America. Discussions cover home missions, college aid, church erection, and a proposed 250th Westminster confessional celebration. Charlotte notes include Dr. Joldersma’s pro-union address and calls for a committee on union with the Reformed church.
Washington May 27 The following fourth class postmasters were appointed in Virginia today Arvonia Williams Blakcsburg Gartlett Gurkeville Roswell Mills Cullers Jeffersonton Sadduth Keswick Shepherd Miami Sanders Richardsville Field Sanford Guildus Slate Mills Johnson Thaxton Dilhard Woodville Elkins and others in the district.
The President sent to the Senate on May 28 nominations including William Vaughan for Attorney of the United States Northern District of Alabama and CC C Brown as Portmaster for Georgia Easman.
United States Consul Mohun reports from Zanzibar that on April 7 the Sultan Hamoud bin Mohammed bin Said issued a proclamation abolishing the legal status of slavery in the islands of Zanzibar and Pemba.
The funeral of Mr. John Wade who died suddenly on Wednesday was preached at the grave in Elmwood cemetery yesterday at T2230 o'clock by the Rev Arthur Lindy rector of St Luke's P. E. church.
The bladder and womb have single purposes and diseases arise from kidney issues or poor local treatment. Urine tests over twenty four hours help distinguish kidney bladder trouble. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root is touted as a remedy with sample offers and prices, sent by mail order.
In Berkley Mr B E Petherbridge recovers and is back on the street. Capt Charlie Taylor plans to move Monday to Hog Island. Miss Sallie Taylor, teaching at Chincoteague, vacations at Richmond Female College. Capt Tom Taylor rebuilds the May Flower yacht. Tidewater Council No 30 and Thomas Jefferson No 105 Jr O A M depart at 8 to Lawrenceville for flag raising over public schools. Mr George Y Old returns home to Pine Street after weeks in Middlesex county. Interest grows in organizing a Berkley military company among young men.
An advertisement extols Hostetter's Stomach Hitters as a tonic to correct digestive issues and restore a healthy complexion, claiming it removes obstacles to digestion and vigor. A Denver court panel was shot at by employees trying to intimidate a judge, leaving the panel riddled with bullet holes when court convened.
W BR Johnson of Newark credits One Minute Cough Cure with saving his child from death by croup. The ad claims the remedy helps thousands with croup pneumonia bronchitis and other throat and lung troubles. Names appear: D C Sterling J M P F Trotter Rh L Walker Truett Smith Berkeley. A newspaper note adds that the president may skip opening county fair addresses this summer.
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as a universal remedy for cuts bruises sores chilblains corns and skin diseases with a guarantee of satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box offered by Burrow Martin & Co.
Local ads tout deep discounts on men and children's wear inviting shoppers to visit Levy Jacobs at 200 Hush Street and Gieslauer Anthony at 1144 High Street. W VIRNIELSON & CO. and Charles R. Welton & Co. join with messages of cheap, good clothing and new negligee shirts.
Advertises wire doors and windows sized to order and hung. Frigerators mosquito nets on sale. Dr Week eye expert offers free examinations. FP 3 Guile 152 Main Street. Boys and Children's Straw Sailors. W L E VIRNELSON & CO.
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