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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1897

Page

2

Fair opens with vivid exhibits and bustling preparations

A Virginian reporter notes preparations at the fair grounds as exhibits rise and stalls go up. Traders, carriages, and a piano exhibit by Hume Minor and Casey music add to a lively start. The fair opens today with affordable admission, frequent trains, and a nine day run attracting visitors and vendors alike.

Reuben Midway W. C. TU George L. Crow Hofheimer Henry Watke Styron Fence Company New York Norfolk Farm Sup-piy Company John Gamage Norfolk Fair Grounds Ocean View Railroad

Norfolk and Western reports nine months results 1897

Norfolk and Western Railway issues its first annual report for the nine months ending June 30 1897. It shows mileage of 1568 miles, 42150 shares in Old Dominion Steamship, 1095 in Pocahontas Coal, 1000 in Virginia, and 6000 in Columbus Connecting Terminal Railroad. Net earnings 210411370 with total earnings $t7 $82 179.08. notes demand declines in passenger and freight traffic amid weak business.

Norfolk and Western Railway Company Old Dominion Steamship Commpany Pocahontas Coal Company Vir- Bi Roanoke Maryland Washington

Multiple local obituaries from varied churches and cemeteries

Funeral notices from No 19 Fonchurch street to Elmwood cemetery and St Marys Catholic church detail services for Mrs Khiza Quinn. Pallbearers listed. Additional funerals include Ms T of Fitzgeralds family and 12 year old Miss Rena V Robins. Other memorials note Mrs Mintime Elliott Burgess and Mrs Leighton at St Vincents Hospital with interments en route from New Castle Maine line.

Khiza Quinn Fonchurch Street Cumberkond Street M. EB W. HH

Norfolt Moot hall Association Elects 1897 Captain

Officers chosen for the 1897 95 season include Mayer as captain Beiber t of Ohio State University coneh Dey of Norfolk as secretary and assistant manager Arrangements set for games with Newport News Trampton Richmond College University of North Carolina University of Maryland The season opens with Newport News on the 12th instants

Norfolt Moothall Association Mayer Hincksburg Beibert Ohio State University Oneh Dey Norfolk Newport News Trampton Richmond College University of North Garohum University of Marylanda Nea

Dinmont Sprime Water Wagon Makes House Calls

A noisy ad mentions Dinmont Sprime Water Wagon visiting homes with free samples and color offerings. It cites C. FB Hodgman at 85 Commerce Street and NADOLPH & WALLACE at 233 Main Street selling dress salt fabrics and worsted rees.

Dinmont C. FB Hodgman Commerce Street Nadolph & Wallace Main Street

Endorsement of temperance education and anti gambling at Virginia Endeavor convention

Delegates to the Christian Endeavor Virginia convention returned home pleased with the gathering. Services at the Y M C A Hall and Disciples' church featured Rev. Mitchell, Rev. White, Rev. Crafts, and Rev. Clark. Resolutions urged legislature to promote temperance education and end race track gambling ban, press Bible study, systematic giving, and junior societies in every church.

Christian Endeavor Towson Y. M. Co. Aa Association Kennedy Mr. Mitchell Africa C. Q. White U.S. N Dr. Crafts Washington, D. C Dr. Clark Boston Disciples’ Church Air PF. P. Champion Berkley Norfolk oMeens Christian Endeavor Society Preemarton Street Church of Christ Norfolk Dispatch Landmark Ledger Pilot Virginian Jesus Christ Virginia

Widowed Mrs Hunter Dies. Residence Notice In Bombay

Residents mourn at 1 Thor Street Bombay where Mrs Willa Hunter widow of the late James Hunter died on October 1 197 in her 69th year The funeral is to be held Tuesday afternoon at four o clock from her late residence Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend Flowers omitted per request

Mes Pannteell Thor Street Bumbay Mra Wiaa FL Junter Wim Hi. Hunter Norfolk ST. Joseph's MS. St. Joseph's College Baltimore John Carroll Andrew John Lawler James L Crownley Th Nichols John Williams Jas Brownley Shadoarl and Roanokis Nalilroad Portamouth Virginia Silarp Norfolk Company Walnut Street Philadelphia Virginian J. Mo Wingman Ghent Company Lp. m J. M. Wirgman

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