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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1897
Page
2
Buyers flock to Levy Bros 344 Feats for a Sunday and Monday sale. Decorated displays feature foods ready-to-wear shirts and wrappers. Photos and bargains attract crowds as early as this weekend with assorted items on display and reductions noted.
Read note shows daily tram schedule between locations with trip times and stops. The fragment indicates regular service details but leaves many specifics unread.
Tributes pour in from Norfolk ministers and Virginia church leaders after Bishop John B. Newton co adjutor of Virginia dies. Funeral plans noted with Norfolk attendance by Rev. Dr. Beverly Tucker Dr. Otto Barten and Arthur Lloyd. Biography recalls Lin gen home and Westmoreland lineage. He served as surgeon in the Confederate Army before ordination.
Readers report relief from painful menstruation and backache after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Testimonials from Mrs Grokair Lewiston and Mrs Adkinson Lewiston cite cure of monthly agony and irregular cycles, praising the remedy as safe and almost infallible.
The narrative traces Dr. Newton's awakening to spiritual life during war, his self funded studies while tending a toll business, and ordination as deacon in the Protestant Episcopal Church. He leads South Warnham in Essex, then St. Luke's Norfolk, then Monu mental Church Richmond, elevating church growth and earning broad respect. His career culminates in election as assistant bishop, with ongoing pastoral and diocesan influence.
Totho Dellente and Malarious tout Aunt Rachael’s Malarial Puruvinan Lark Bitters as the best malaria remedy. They claim the Speers Port Wine base, plus herbs and roots, is favored by the Medical Profession and community. They assert physicians prescribe them for feeble malaria victims.
Norfolk readers hear Ocean View welcomes new management with Mr Charles St John promising to run the hotel at a high level. The resort, famed for safe bathing and boating, fishing and popularity, is expected to draw thousands as low rates from Richmond and other cities attract visitors. The Norfolk and Queens View electric railway announces a new schedule today.
The city awakens to news that Mr. William Jennings Bryan will open the Chautauqua at By The Sea on June 7 with a speech on bimetalism. Tickets are selling fast as Regan's famed oratory draws crowds and many expect the revival to attract thousands.
The Virginian acknowledges receipt of invitations to commencements at Rock Hill College Elliott City Maryland Academy of Music Baltimore Broad Street Theatre Philadelphia Suffolk Female College Suffolk Virginia with closing concert at City Hall on June 6 8 and 9 and June 4 5 and 8 respectively.
The inquest into Reuben Womack who died from injuries after being caught between a train wheel set was postponed until 5 pm today. Justice Ashburn's office will host the resumed proceeding with jurors J. I. Nash A. J. Ashburn H W Ashburn Ro Ashburn W I Wletcher and C D Rutter present.
On Thursday morning at 10 o'clock Mr J J P Kelly of the Norfolk and Western railroad and grand lodge official of the Order of Railway Conductors, of Crewe, Va, married Miss Clara Adams of Crewe. The couple left for Baltimore aboard the Bay Line steamer and will visit New York and other Northern cities.
Worthington Indiana resident Eilnor Morrison praises Electric Bitters for consumption headaches and general health. Chicago’s Annie Stelle suffered chronic fatigue digestion issues and headaches but recovered after using Electric Bitters, sold by Burrow Martin & Co.’s Drug Store. price 50 cents to 1 dollar.
Special rate to Washington D C and return on account Decoration Day. Tickets on sale May 29 to June 2. Agent CALALATIAN offers round trip options. Also ad for eye discomfort and headache relief by Dr Week.
The Norfolk Virginia Beach and Southern railway launches standard gauge service at 9:30 this morning marking a major era in Virginia Beach. New rolling stock and facilities boost through car traffic and freight handling, linking with the Norfolk and Western and easing exchanges with other lines.
Norfolk residents gain a new schedule with sixteen daily trains between Norfolk Ocean View and Old Point, effective Saturday May 29. Tickets sold by conductors offer round trips to Ocean View at 5 cents and to Old Point at 60 cents, including street car fare. Round trip holders may stop over at Ocean View.
On Thursday June 17 exams will be held at the High School for entering the institution. Examinations cover United States history arithmetic grammar and geography excluding public school entrants.
Exports of Pocahontas coal cleared by William Lamb and Co. for Castner and Curran Toreigen show coastwise tonnage totaling 38 05014 with 2.605 tons noted as coastwise. Inbound and outbound totals reflect a 7 090 total margin.
About fifty members of Norfolk Council No. 24 Jr. O U W A M left yesterday for Lawrenceville to take part in a flag raising demonstration. The uniforms of the American Guard did not arrive, so they did not travel.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Ray wife of Mr. James Ray was held yesterday at 11 o'clock from 211 Church Street. Rev Father Doherty of St Marys Catholic church conducted the service and interment followed at St Marys Cemetery.
A series of camp meetings will be held on Church street on vacant lots between Princess Anne avenue and Gort street starting next Sunday. Reverends J. Darden and J. R. Rountree of the Colored Disciples Church will conduct the gatherings.
An advertisement promises Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies and vitalizes the blood helping weak men and women find new life and vigor. Hood's Pills are touted as a favorite family remedy, easy to take with guaranteed results and available at Wright's 370 Malin Street this week. See Dr. Weck about eye care and eye losses prescribed are guaranteed.
Cloudy weather with occasional showers and cooler northerly winds reported for Virginia and North Carolina. Port calendar notes sun rise at 4 48 a m and sun set at 7 17 p m with high water at 7 56 a m and 8 02 p m and low water at 2 04 a m and 1 37 p m.
The Weather Bureau Norfolk notes the past 24 hours show a maximum temperature of 56, minimum 69, and a normal expectation. Departures from normal include minus 1 for daily and plus 121 since January 1. Rainfall records show 0.10 inches in 24 hours and 5.32 inches since May 1. Mean humidity remains steady.
Mrs Catharine I Jordan wife of Mr John H Jordan died yesterday morning at her home 185 Fenchurch Street aged 22 Funeral to be held at Freemason Street Baptist Church tomorrow at 4 PM.
A minor blaze broke out in a kitchen roof at No 48 Cumberland Street yesterday morning at 9 55. It set off an alarm and was extinguished with only small damage.
Old Choice Wines from Speer’s vine yards Passaic praised for rich Port Grape Clarel vin Burgundy and Unfermented products. The 1881 note claims Speer’s bottle equals three California wines. Beecham’s Pills recommended for stomach and hover illnesses.
Friday May 28 1897 at 8:30 PM the burial of Emala Lucille Ironmonger occurs. Funeral from Colley Memorial Church Saturday afternoon at 4:30 PM. Friends invited. Kimpton Virginia Monitor copy.
Kelll Adams ties the knot with Clara Adams at Cumberland Street M. 8. Church on Thursday morning. Rev. W. HL Atwell, J.P., performs the ceremony. The couple, both from Crewe, Virginia, begin married life together.
Balbriggan shirts and drawers priced from 25 cents with better and fine lines at 38 and 50 to 69 and 98 cents. Detachable collars 50 cents and collars and cuffs, 69, 75, 98 cents. Locks offered at 10 cents. Store claims value and satisfaction at 12% cents. Nineteenth century Norfolk shop Joseph Brown invites visits at 210 Church Street.
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