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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1897
Page
11
A speculative report swirls about Judge Dick potentially resigning from the Western District Court and Senator Pritchard possibly succeeding him. If that occurs, questions arise about who Gov. Russell would appoint as governor, and who would fill the collector and district attorney roles.
Branning is at the Woodard this morning while G C Branning meets with local officials. The steamer Plymouth repair work is at the Norfolk and Southern depot. Court at Gatesville is scheduled this week as Masons conduct degree work at their Toll House room. HM Shepard returns to the city after several days away, and Linden of Crater HH accepts a new position with D Newman.
Greenville news reports large breaks in a bavee trade and steady tobacco prices. J Woonson of Gatesville visits town as work continues on Main and Third street buildings. The schooner Melville was robbed at Jones' Wharf with a cabin entry and clothing stolen from Captain Smith and crew while asleep.
Dr. E W Patterson arrives to resume practice in Port Norfolk with office at Third street and Vernon avenue. Port Norfolk Land Co opens Florida avenue. Florida avenue cuts through a disputed graveyard owned by Dr Culpepper family. Port Norfolk Manufactory receipt from Glasgow £9 78 1d. Telegraph and rail yard upgrades proceed. James W Wright resigns from Port Norfolk Electric Railway. Cattle shipments arrive at the stockyard. Drought slows plowing. marrowfat peas and spring cabbage delayed. Water scarcity drives animals to creeks. old soldiers recall water cries after battles. Powell & Steele acquire the old furniture factory and report handling £15,000 since June 1. Haynes opens an office near Port Norfolk and Miner's Point on the Norfolk and Carolina railroad.
Mr C W Vaughan left Franklin for a short visit. Mr Fentress of North Street was unwell yesterday. Dr H B Johnson learned of his sister Mrs Winston’s death yesterday morning and will attend the funeral tonight. LeKles Memorial Methodist church Nevada November 4 sermons by Dr BE Johnson. Central Avenue Baptist church Rev B F Dudley will preach at usual hours. Dr H W B Johnson aided in revival at Franktown Northhampton County. Moran Avenue Baptist church Rev W B Keefe services today morning and evening on faith in Jesus. Mrs Dixon of Graydon Avenue is convalescent after illness.
Rev R W Webb preaches at the Methodist church in Punters Ville today with usual hours. Grace Baptist church led by Rev Lundy Wright announces sermons at 11 am and 7 pm. Cawthorn of Richmond delivers morning and evening themes with Deity in the Christian Life and True Friendship. Sunday school at 9 40 am. BRP W at 7 pm with B P U Convention topics. Weather notes mention hot days and foggy mornings causing colds among Lie people.
A grand rally unfolds at Cumberland Street Sunday School rooms to renew interest in the Sunday school and start the fall season with renewed spiritual spirit. George W. Gilbert chairs the arrangements committee and BE Whitehurst presides as exercises begin at 9 30 am featuring choruses talks prayers and a variety of performances by school members and visitors.
The Jewish Feast of Tabernacles starts tonight with services in synagogues and again Monday morning. It recalls the Israelites wandering in the wilderness and was not initially a harvest festival. The festival lasts a week, with only the first and last days observed as church holidays, and the faithful historically dwelt in booths as commanded in the Old Testament.
In police court Justice Tomlin disposed of cases including Henry Curtis fined 15.60 for reckless driving, Emm Im colored held, Mary Gatlin and Bessie Boole fined 2.90 each, Martha Ramsey added. G H Respass charged with forging school board orders to the Beaufort treasury for 25 was held for NC authorities. Dodd discharged after returning a sailor Francisco Marano's effects for 5.45. Berlo te bailed on perjury. becoming Commonwealth’s witness. Court of Law and Chancery heard a coal claim verdict for 170 with interest from Oct 1 1895. Italian society chartered for mutual aid. Property transfers listed across multiple streets and amounts. Medical ad promotes Dr Elmer's Swamp Root for kidney troubles with free sample offer.
The Georgetown University library reports 75 350 bound volumes 19 125 magnalia and 45 700 pamphlets in 274 languages. Officers chosen include Creeion S J president Louis Symne vice president James Duty secretary and Murphy treasurer. The city eyes the forthcoming Dioyele meet with Moran Schade Wilson Dannemiller Sullivan among entrants. A match race Schade versus Moran and a bicycle police event are planned. Georgetown plans a large track program with 49 invitations to major universities. Enrollment this year exceeds last year.
Norfolk audiences will see Skillman perform with a vaudeville company at the Academy of Music tomorrow night. The program includes a staged mystic act, with noted scenery and lighting, plus a Pariban Tenance romance starring Isabelle Byesson and Estelle Clayton.
A Norwich Instructor notes the smallest postoffice, a painted tree or cask chained to the cape in the Strait of Magellan opposite Terra del Fuego. Passing ships send boats to exchange letters, and the postoffice operates under naval protection, with respected privileges never abused.
Repeated paragraph extols aiding the poor with pasteurized milk at nominal prices and lauds Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a preventive and cure for various ailments. It urges regular use and claims broad health benefits and societal good from benevolence and persistent treatment.
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