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Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1897

Page

2

Three Valuable Books Given Away

Mrs Nella Daggett editor of the Home publishes Fancy Work and Arts Decorations with instructions for dolices, table covers, scrapa, tray cloths, pin cushions. A 16 page Nursery Rhymes pamphlet and Successful Home Dyeing accompany. Free to any reader of The Virginian who forwards the coupon to Wells Richardson & Co Burlington Vt.

Nella Daggett The Home Virginian Wells, Richardson & Co Durlington, Vt

Norfolk Driving Club Park heats reveal gripping 2:16 trot win

In Norfolk, the Park races drew crowds of schoolchildren and spectators for the fourth day. The 2:16 trot produced a tight finish with Bert Sheldon emerging by a breath as Robert Burns faded after early leads. Bets and maneuvers surrounded the strack events while Peaches and Belle Pile contested decisive heats amid rule calls and substitutions.

Norfolk Driving Club Mariner Lelie Mac Minay Strack Evermen Peaches Forney Wode Hors Steele Imo Secon Maxmiblaen Lvadne Emma J Bert Sheldon Neal Robert Burns Secoml Sheldon Belle Pile Peth Belle Burns Barsa Wood

Weather Forecast For Virginia And North Carolina

Weather report from Vowar Washington dated October 8 1897 notes fall warmth in Virginia with cooler Saturday night and northwesterly winds while North Carolina sees fall warmth Saturday with southerly winds. Calendar lists sunrises 6 08 a m and sunset 5 57 p m. high water 8 04 and 8 35 a m and p m. low water 1 51 a m and 2 32 p m. U S Department of Agriculture data include maximum and minimum temperatures and precipitation figures.

Washington, D Virginia North Carolina U. 5 Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Norfolk Jan- Mary Jat Senadt Od Ray

Pump arrival pending as city fixes Lake Joyce supply

The Water Department advances pumping work while awaiting the Lake Joyce pump from Jersey City. Rail tracers estimate completion despite imperfect data and aim for immediate connection once the unit arrives. Current flow remains about 2 million gallons daily, with Lake Lawson springs providing limited relief until Joyce is online.

Ske Water Department Lake Joyce Jersey City New York Philadelphia Norfolk Lake Lawson Joyce

Political meeting to rally Democratic nominees in Norfolk

Colonel C. F. Day calls a District Democratic Committee meeting for October 1 at 12 m in the Atlantic Hotel Norfolk. Attendees include county chairmen and all Democratic candidates. party leaders urge attendance and support for Moeesis Foster Cooke Kier as nominees for Senate and House. The piece argues for establishing a workhouse to reduce beggars and a dangerous criminal class blamed for robberies.

C. F. Day District Democratic Commenee Norfolk

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Advertisement

Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the last salve for vita, Tirnises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chilblains, Corns, and other ailments with a money back guarantee. Sold by Burrow, Martin & Co. at 20 cents per box.

Burrow, Martin & Co

Trolley Mash Delivers Severe Hand Injury To John Lynn

A trolley accident near the power house of the city railway injures John Lynn, a young wire man from the GadAccident blog. His left hand is crushed with multiple fingers likely lost. he is moved to a nearby house, then Saint Vincent's for ambulance treatment and further care. Police await word on possible motorman liability.

John Lyon cHy Railway Company John Lynn Lynn Real Semtain St. Vincent's

Lydia Pinkham Vitamin Valve: Ovarian Disease Advised Care

An advertisement urges women with ovarian discomfort to seek Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It cites symptoms like tenderness swelling and dull dragging pains and prints a testimonial from Mrs. H. L. Meyers of Quala, Virginia, praising relief after using the remedy and inviting letters for free advice.

Lydia Pinkhaim Mas. H. L. Myens Qualale Pinkham

Soldier Boys Plan Big Fourth Regiment Parade at Fair

Colonel Harry Hodges leads roughly 400 men of the Fourth Virginia Volunteers to a joint parade with the Elizabeth City Naval Reserve at the fair grounds. They will form at the Armory, march through principal streets, ride to the grounds for exhibits and races, then return for a dress parade on Commercial Place.

Harry Hodges Fourth Regiment Virginia Naval Post Hodges Une Naval Reserve Division Elizabeth City Althoug Lee Fifles City Guard Jackson Light Infantry Norfolk Light Artillery Portsmouth Old Dominion Guards Portsmouth Tiifles Grimes Newport News Hampton Suffolk Smithfield Pranklin Petersburg

Unprecedented drought grips multiple regions

The article reports widespread drought with springs and cisterns dried up and rivers running dry. Norfolk records only 2-100 of an inch of rain since month start while many counties see little to none. Farmers face ruined crops, dust fills houses, and signs of rain scarcity are observed nationwide with reports of forest fires and hardship from Indiana to Alabama.

Norfolk Sisphe F.C. McConnell Indiana Wisconsin Allehiean McConnell Mtanitoa Morris Siys Alabama

GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC Ad Claims Cure All Chills

No Cure No Pay. Druggets sell GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC for Chills and Malaria. It is simply Trin and Quinine in a tasteless form. Children love it. Adults prefer the bitter nauseating tonics. Price 50c.

A Puritan Romance to Debut on Tuesday

Miss Isa bel Evesson and Estelle Cyniton present the romantic comedy A Puritan Romance in this city on Tuesday evening October 12. The production aims to blend sparkling comedy with a Puritan life backdrop and stars Estelle Clayton and Isabel Evesson as joint leads. Seats go on sale Friday at usual prices.

van Wyck Academy OF Music Tsarel Evelson Estella Clayton Isabel Evesson Estelle Cyniton Mise Estelle Clayton Wfonfay Foone Hindon Americs J. J. Wyitt Indianapolis Jackson Pearl Bryan Cincinnati Walling Academy of Muse O’clark Mt Foster Joshua Dan Darleigh Merekiah Joshua Simpkins

Youths and Boys Wear Store Weathering Prices

In Norfolk shoppers are urged to seek the fullest facilities and widest assortment for youths and boys apparel with the promise of the lowest prices and reliable quality. The ad touts staple goods, dependable novelties, and value beyond compare, inviting customers to compare and buy locally.

Norfolk Beene

Specials in Boys' Short Pants Suits

An array of all wool and cheviot boys suits offered, including grey plaid reefer and double breasted styles, in sizes up to 16 years. Deals feature special “TO-DAY” prices on various weatherproof and fancy Scotch checks, with embroidery, braid trim, silk seams, and Italian linings. Limited quantities.

Specials in Young Men's Suits at 50 Dollars Each

Special sale offers all wool gray cheviot and plaid cheviot long pants with double stitched edges. Sizes range from 14 to 19 for gray sacks and 15 to 10 for plaid styles, priced at 6.50 to 12.50, boasting genuine fabric and workmanship.

Specials in Boys Heefers Dine Chinchill Reeders

Featured chinned chinchilla reeders for boys with ulster and sailor collars lined with fancy casalmere for comfort. Sailor collar models trimmed with braid and sizes 2 to 16 priced at 2.00 with a 45 percent sale. includes two tone Montagnac reeders in silver with braid trim and novelty buttons. Limited time today.

Just a little Chilly Open Late at Joseph Brown

Local shop at 210 Church Street advertises generous stock and late hours from 11 30 p m offering underwear blankets and comforts with a friendly service note from Joseph Brown promising to help customers stay warm.

Joseph Brown Church Street

Notice on Ad Payments for Score Cards

ANL reminds advertisers in the score cards to pay the bill at the hall. Marine joins to take charge of the score card business. Payment request sent to all concerned.

ANL Palr Moe Mariner

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