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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1897
Page
3
A 19th century style health ad explains that kidney and bladder distress affects both genders, warns against misattributing symptoms to female weakness, and promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy. It offers sample bottles and pamphlets via mail from Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY, with the Daily Virginian mentioned.
Edward M. Dulaney, a young Marylander from a wealthy family, was found guilty of forgery by a jury in the Corporation Court and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. He forged C. E. B. Blades of Elizabeth City to three drafts cashed by Walke & Williams. Indictments for two similar crimes were quashed. after serving his sentence, Wash ington authorities will pursue another forgery charge. The offense occurred while he was intoxicated.
Norfolk reports include cotton totals with 9 925 bales received and 1 712 sold, plus shipments to New York via the railroad. Local events cover a Joyal Arch degree, a union mission talk, a ten day mission at Bloxom, and a new worsted department manager at Miller Rhoads. Also noted are registration openings, a marriage license, church events, organ recitals, an arrest over blocking a streetcar, and upcoming society meetings in Centenary church and Staunton.
Elijah Jones received a twelve year sentence in the penitentiary for snatching a purse from Miss Maude Lehman on Main Street near Watt Retten and Clay's store. He stood unidentified by no counsel and contradicted his statements, with positive identification by witnesses.
In Corporation Court Lena Wyatt colored was arraigned for stealing a $125 diamond ring from Mrs Karnett while employed as a domestic in the Barnett home Ghent In Tune. She received a thirty day jail sentence. Noah Baker colored was charged with attempting to shoot Thomas Madison colored at Strouds pool room Church and Queen streets on October 1st and was sentenced to thirty days in jail.
In the Law and Chancery Court Judge W. B. Martin presided. J Collins qualified to practice. Michael Traver v D C Poreman et al continued. R Miller v Barban and Handlieman attached Kantrovitz debt claim. Karnishee costs awarded. Reeves filed motion for new trial denied. Jack the Ripper suspect Reeves jailed six months for onyx clock theft from Merrimac Club. Foulke acquitted but wanted for larceny by Suffolk authorities. Jack the Tipper William James jailed for burglary hearing pending grand jury. A Norfolk suspect arrested in Carolina for stealing a dugout boat Maxlow.
Justice Tomlin yesterday disposed of several police court cases. Maggie Martin, charged with abusing Celia Mand, was fined $6 and appealed to the Corporation Court with a $50 surety. Cornelia McHenry, a chiropodist, paid $4 for interfering with officers during a house visit. Proby’s court notes Magele Martin Aguila Jones drunkenness and assaulting an officer with $10.50. James Hil and Joseph Nelson, both colored, jailed for minor offenses at $3.50 each. Ed Prior, colored, held for ten days on suspicion of stealing.
R. J. Malbon faced a charge of abusing Police Officer Fen tress of Norfolk after a reported liquor-violation incident near the Mariner Pal. The case arose when the officer reported Malbon’s liquor premises under the Goodrich ordinance.
Oscar Etheridge was tried at Princess Anne Courthouse for felonious assault with intent to kill his brother Isaiah Etheridge. The wounded principal witness testified, and despite attempts to secure an acquittal, Isaiah Etheridge was convicted and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. Justice Tomlin sought a £20 fine, but Justice Hawks imposed only $1 and costs.
Hypnotist Prof Boone repeated his Academy of Music show to a large audience. The evening featured thought reading tests, two physicians present, cataleptic stunts, and Boone's wife in a cataleptic state. The program included the Baldwins methods, a Norfolk visit to Suffolk, and a showcase of a peaceful crusade by Rup Frald Bill. A parade and exhibitions by Buffalo Bills Wild West, various international troops, and a notice for Secret Service play at the Academy follow. Tickets on sale at Burk & Ames.
Dexter W. Fellows, Buffalo B's press agent, announces the Wil West Congress of Rough Wilders arrives in the city. A parade starts about 10 o clock, led by Cody aka Buffalo Bin, with 2 pm and 7 pm performances on Church Street grounds lit by electric power. The show promises new features and aims to outdo two years ago. It recently drew large crowds in Petersburg and will end its tour Saturday in Tuekmonds after stops as far south as Nashville and Knoxville.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad issues The Book of the Doyal Dine in October, pitched as an engaging literature magazine. It notes Baltimore and Ohio as the nation’s oldest railroad with historic prominence and scenic richness. Copies available by sending four cents in stamps to the Baltimore and Ohio advertising department.
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for rats, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chillblains, corns, and skin eruptions. Claims to cure piles with money back guarantee, 25 cents per box, offered by Burrow, Martin & Co.
Notice of election to decide whether Norfolk City Ward should raise the city tax rate from seventy cents to one dollar per hundred dollars valuation to fund sewerage, curb and gutter work. Special election set for October 21, 1897, with thirty days’ newspaper notice and local official resolutions cited.
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