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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1897
Page
6
The spiritual retreat of the Children of Mary linked to St. Pauls Catholic church ended at 7 am with high mass led by Father Friell. After mass the sodality ladies were treated to breakfast by the Sisters of Charity of St. Josephs Academy.
A strange man entered Mr. Isentout and demanded 20 cents from his wife, cursing her until Ann Olliver struck him. He was subdued, released, and returned to repeat the behavior. Mr. Isenbatt reported the incident to the chief of police, who notified the Mayor.
In Norfolk city courts a grand jury considered W. E. Belote for perjury after conflicting testimony. The regular police court docket lists multiple cases including thefts, drunks, and assaults with several defendants bailed or jailed. The day also notes probate of J. W. Martin’s will and various transfers recorded in the clerk’s office. Public notices include a marriage license issued and a court order for a special examiner’s books review.
An old advertisement warns of a dry morning cough signaling consumption risk and touts Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup as a cure. It features a testimonial from Simon Sniasal of Chicago and notes the price as 24 cents.
High temperatures and dry weather grip the cotton states with Louisiana seeing intense heat. U S port receipts reach 46,317 bales, up from 43,225 last year and 35,019 in 1894. Liverpool futures close quiet while New Orleans and Memphis spot sales rise. New York futures hold steady with October at 6.49 to 6.62 for March. China and India trade data show weekly receipts around 1,000 bales in Tombay and Bar silver in London sits at 25d.
An old abolition era style notice extols pasteurized milk distributed to poor children at nominal prices and lauds Frostoter’s Stomach Bitters as a cure for kidney and bladder issues. It warns against diseases growing from neglect and urges regular, persistent use of the remedy for prevention and relief.
Mr Tt WH Coolee of the New Yor Philadelphia and Norfolk railway reports locating the Lake Joyce pump and plans rapid transport. Water shortages in Lake Lawson persist causing significant inconvenience to residents and industries. The pump is due to arrive today and will be sent to the inlet district with a stated thirty days of supply, though full pressure after installation remains uncertain.
Foreign Minister cables London that revolutionary forces in the west are defeated and that Quetzaltenango has been recaptured, signaling the rebellion’s likely end as of October 7.
Chicago gas stocks spark broad market weakness with heavy selling and a over 100 thousand shares traded. Bears push prices lower before短 rebound and renewed apathy settle across exchanges as bond and currency markets show marginal moves and wheat and cotton futures respond to drought fears.
Wholesale provisions report from Norfolk Virginia dated October 7 187. Fish mackerel herrings and cuts with prices in kegs barrels and tubs. pork lard and bacon values noted. Market described as strong and advancing with bulk meats and grain prices listed and local price quotes for typical staple items.
Market report shows varied prices across commodities with shelling stock lower grades and prime items listed. No. 1 Spanish and No. 1 Virginia peanuts quoted, bananas and fruit bids noted, vegetables such as cabbage potatoes and onions priced per unit, poultry eggs and beeswax listed with wholesale terms.
Port of eR Shipping News lists four arrivals including Farndale and Oscar H at Wm. Lamb & Co., and multiple coal and lumber cargo movements to Charleston Baltimore and New Haven. Newport arrivals note Inchdune cargo fire at Brunswick, with unloading to assess damage and extinguish status. Seaports see brig Corsica, steamships Mendota and Lord sailing to Antwerp Bristol and Bangor. This item preserves historical ship movements and a fire incident.
Long town column lists repairs and improvements in Berkley Virginia with plans paving Main Street and new buildings Foundations laid. Mentions local people including C M Ferebee from Elizabeth City, Mrs W L Berkley, Mr George Briggs and J A Wallace visiting, plus a revival meeting at Chestnut Street church and a large turnout at a Hickory Ground nominating meeting with a barbecue and speeches.
The Norfolk Presbytery meeting covered resignations, ordination trials, and installations for multiple churches. Rev Dr Lacy preached the closing prayer while Rev Slaymaker and Rev Cumings spoke on foreign missions, with an excursion to Virginia Beach and notes on reforming health through Hood's Sarsaparilla.
PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. THE COSMOPOLITAN October number is issued with features on Spanish Rule In the Philippines Modern College Education The Battlefeld of Gettysburg A Glacier Excursion In Norway England in India A Romantic Wrong Doer Among Yellow Women Marquis de Lafayette and President Monroe Prices ten cents SCIENCE's Magazine October issue offers The Wreck of Greece Some Golf Pictures The Rusigness of a Newspaper The Mind With the Bacon Rind The Life of a College Professor Price 25 cents Table Talk fresh from the press includes The Fine Art of Serving Eggs Dishes Dainty and Nourishing Housekeepers Inquiries New Menus and Seasonable Recipes The New Bill of Fare A Driving Tour An Approved China Drink Diamond Rack Terrapin Readers may obtain a sample copy by sending name and address to Table Talk Publishing Company Philadelphia Pa Outing for October is filled with autumn health and freshness Contents include The Cyclist's Annual Frolic The Beginnings of Fox Hunting in America Tour Days on the Prairies Adirondack Tuck Football Shark Fishing with a Rod Lullaby Mullin of Porphyry Gulch In the Teeth of the Mistral Angers International Tennis All-Around Athletic Championships and editorials poems and records
A vintage notice touts Electric Bitters as a pure vegetable remedy that restores nervous vigor. It claims to tone stomach nerves, stimulate the liver and kidneys, purify blood, improve appetite and digestion, and serve as a superior blood purifier and nerve tonic. Available at 50 cents or one dollar per bottle from Burrow Martin & Co.'s Drug Store.
Offering a pull and complete line of two dollar pride shoes. Neat dressy solid leather, manufactured with the same stock as a thirty two dollar patrol line. Narrow, medium, and broad toes available. Sold only at Heller's Shoe Store, 64 Bank St, Opposite Court House.
The Casket stock rises high with overflowing cases and drawers. Messrs Greenwood & Bro offer unusual bargains on watches diamonds jewelry and sterling silver. They promise top grades at the lowest prices to customers.
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