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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1897

Page

2

Divorce Granted After City Court Term

Judge William Bruce Martin presided at the October term in city court. Laura T. Heath obtained a divorce from Thomas C. Heath. Several cases were dismissed or set for trial including Vander Merehim v Croonenbreghs and George M. Pollard v city of Norfolk. Trials scheduled for October 11 to 19 included Francis Kelly & Co. v Walter Hill and Farmers Manufacturing v Norfolk & Princess Anne Turnpike.

Court of Law and Chancery William Bruce Martin Laura T. Heath Thomas C. Heath Id. Vander Merehim A. Croonenbreghs K. O W. Gamble & Co Insurance Company of North America B. P. Sale Robert Hunting Smith Mill Company L. Shefsky & Co George M. Pollard City of Norfolk Breese & Mansfeld the Walker Manufacturing Company M. Hofheimer & Co M. Styan Loth, Bruner & Pest I. B. Ward Francis Kelly & Co Walter S. Hill Muivres & Co Edward Bryant & Co J. H W. Patherly Thomas M. Simmons W. J. Donnald Farmers' Manufacturing Company Norfolk and Princess Anne George Washington C. Bilven & Son Michael Traver D. C

Police Court Roundup Under Judge Tomlin Mercy Briefs

In the Police Court Judge Tomlin handled a batch of minor offenders. Cases included Charley Brown charged with butter theft from Clyde Line wharf, thirty days in Jal. Harry Lash on file for obtaining money by false pretences. Waller Bray with bail set, mother as surety. KE Sutton embezzlement dismissed. Sam Brothers fined for abusing W. F. Jones. Henry Morris reopened and wife's request led to recharging. two white men fined 34.50 each for fighting. George Mead discharged after begging on the street. Harry Cohen suspected of robbery dismissed. A typo error note about mistook prayer book led to Wiley Smith discharge. Seven forgery charges against Thomas Norris with warrants issued. Norris to be arraigned in Police Court. Property transfer notice: Mrs. W. T. Sennett transferred to John C. Gordon a lot at Drambleton and Ferguson Avenues for $1,500.

Justice Tomlin R. W. Tomlin Charley Brown Clyde Line Jal Harry Lash Waller Bray Sutton Sam Brothers W. F. Jones Henry Morris George Mead Harry Cohen Wiley Smith Smowden H. A. Vellines Holt Street Joseph Carmine W.T. Sennett John C. Gordon Drambleton Perguson

Talk With Mrs Pinkham on Uterine Health and Vitality

A Lady’s advice column discusses the uterine system as a common weak spot and links excessive menstruation to anemia. It endorses Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a tonic and shares a Bethlehem reader’s testimonial of relief from flooding and kidney pain after treatment.

Lydia E. Pinkham Enwin Bunto Church St Bethlehem Lyla BK

Amusements at the Academy of Music features The Last Stroke and Side Tracked

The Last Stroke a stirring melodrama praised in New York comes Monday October 4 at the Academy of Music with Polk Miller Sisson Wallace and a musical sketch by Sisson and Wallace. Side Tracked draws laughs with O Connor Chaplin and Hall. matinees today with crowds expected and favorable notices from critics.

Jacob Litt New York the Herald Academy of Music Polk Miller Seaz Oscar PL Sisson Wille Esther Wiallace Mr. Sisson Sisson Wahtlace Miller-Sisson Wallace Combina Will Coppear Academy E. H. O'Connor Dilsy Chaplin Bessie Teynolds Louis Hall

Weather Report and Local Notices from Norfolk 1897

Weather observations for Virginia and North Carolina with window for Palr weather and easterly winds. Calendar notes give sun rise and set times, high and low water. Meteorological data from the Weather Bureau in Norfolk. Reopening of the Turkish baths at St Vincent's Hospital and public health emphasis. Sunday church notices for Second and First Presbyterian churches. Distribution of 5000 copies of Pacts and Figures About Norfolk to Nashville. GROVE'S Chills Tonic advertisement notes iron and quinine in tasteless form for all ages.

Washington, D. C Virginia North Carolina ST. Vincent's St. Vincent's Hospital Samuel R. Borum Chamber of Commerce Norfolk Nashville Helias MM. W. Richardson The Southern Railway Company Grove

Mariette & Co Millinery Opens in Norfolk Amid Curiosity

A large crowd visited the opening exhibit of Mariette & Co at Granby street, Norfolk, to praise the patterns and confirm the firm’s permanent local location. Stella Joynes, a colored domestic for Mr. John C. Taylor, died from gas poisoning after an apparent accident at 345 Freemason street. The body is to be shipped to Cape Charles. Oliver the Hatter announces fall hats and accessories at New No. 1 Main Street.

Mariette & CO Mil- Mnera Granby Street Norfolk Marlette & Co Stella Joynes John C. Taylor Freemason Street Easter Shore Mr. Taylor Cape Charles Oliver Jack Oliver R Inter.val New No. 206 Main Street

Pur 62.00 Pride shoe line at Heller's Shoe Store

Full leather Pur 62.00 Pride line offered in narrow, medium, and broad toe options. Described as neat dress shoes made at a single factory with stock identical to Our 2.00 Patrol. Sold at Rudolphi & Wallach, 33 Main Street, near Court House.

Snime Heller's Shonr I4 Bank Oppo Court House

Beersons Danelog Acanadomy Lessons Announced

First lessons at Montefiore Hall Monday night at Kent. Tuesday afternoon at 4 oclock at Min sonle Temple for ladies and children acl-3t.

Beerson Montefiore Hall Kent Minsonle Temple

Obituaries and Birth Notices From Washington City Ledger Fragment

Fragmentary notices report the deaths and infant birth announcements from Washington DC area addresses. Among entries are Margaret OConnor infant daughter of Thos J and Mary J OConnor at No 5 Virginia Street and a Quinn funeral at Cumberland Street M E church. Partial details include dates in October and residence lines.

Zgrterald Mana T Michael Ikgrerald Remmi Street Asso Weloek Washington, D. C O'Connovgl Virginia Street Ald O'Ehoulk Margaret Lilian Thos. J Mary J. O'Connor Ladker Baltimore Tenchurch Street Richly Pliza Quinn Cumberland Street M. 1

Norfolk Notes: City Life and Returns in Brief

A rapid roundup lists James C. Robertson in Canada, W A Young back from Richmond, W T Brooke returning from Warrenton with family, and Capt Washington Taylor in Petersburg for a aunt’s funeral. Mrs Virginia Walker’s remains sent to Warren Plains N C for interment. Miss Lottie Campbell Hughes funeral at First Presbyterian. Eastern Shore yacht trip. newborn’s body found on Granby street. Maine trip for Mrs Judge Spalding, Mrs Moses Cason Ferebee, and Mr Ferebee. Governor O Ferrall asks Norfolk police chief for crime stats among youths 1895 96. Hood’s Sarsaparilla recommended.

James C. Robertson Canada W. A. Young Richmond W.T. Brooke Warrenton Camilly Washington Taylor Petersburg Caroline Page Virginia Walker Warren Plains N. C Lottie Campbell Hughes First Presbyterian Church Edward Mack Messrs. N. Beaman Richard B. Taylor Thomas W. Shelton L. D. Starke, Jr Granby Street Edward Spalding Moses Cason Ferebee Ferebee Maine Dornin O'Ferrall Governor Mount Indiana Norfolk

Chorus Rehearsal Sparks Oct 6 Academy of Music Event

The Baptist Young People Union Chorus held its third rehearsal at Preemason Street Baptist church on Sunday September 26 with many in attendance. When the full chorus gathers on October 6 at the Academy of Music a fine performance is anticipated. The next rehearsal is set for Sunday October 14 at 6 pm, with Mr Anderson inviting singers who will help to receive stage tickets.

Baptist Young People’s Union Preemason Street Baptist Church Academy of Music Anderson Tckets Shaboard and Roanoke Railroad Company Portsmouth Virginia H. Sliarp

See How Far The Pennies Will Go Today

A dated advertisement touts hub brand menswear and accessories at steeply reduced prices. It features 9 cent to 48 cent values on items like suspenders stockings and handkerchiefs, notes self made stock and display pieces, and promotes a Boys shirt and a Fall 97 covert top coat at discounted prices with emphasis on value and selection.

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