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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1897
Page
3
The New York Philadelphia and Norfolk railway reports its steel barge No 5, claimed as the largest in the world, arrived yesterday from Cage Charlies. The vessel completed its first trip in three hours and 60 minutes, with a full train of 28 cars aboard.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum weeping sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a guarantee of complete satisfaction or money refunded 25 cents per box sold by Burrow Martin & Co Nervous troubles cured with animal extracts free book tells how Washington Chemical Co Washington DC
Buffalo Bill's Wild West arrived in Norfolk featuring the Rough Riders of the World with a parade and two exhibitions drawing thousands. The 28,000 at the afternoon and evening performances witnessed a grand review, Indian head dresses, German Cuirassiers, Mexican Greasers, and the famed Annie Oakley. The Army artillery drill, rapid maneuvers, and multiple horsemanship feats highlighted the two-year return showing.
Before You Ride Your Wheel lin sure to shake into your shoes Allen's Foot-Mase a powder for the fort. It keeps your feet cool and comfortable prevent a swelling feet and makes your endurance tenfold. Over 100000 Wheel people are named Allen's Foot-Mase they all praise it Ladies. Insist on trying it. It gives rest and comfort and prevent smarting hot swollen aching feet. At pall drugests and shop stores 25c Sample free by mail. Address ALLEN 5. OLMSTED Le Roy NY Jy8-Lu-th,sa-3m
Miss Lucy H Hitchcock of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union endorses Paine's celery compound for nervous exhaustion. She argues it heals nerve tiredness, purifies blood, aids sleep, and improves bodily functions, urging relief for sick and ailing men and women.
The Lions and Cuirassiers dazzled crowds with authentic western life scenes including Indian attacks on emigrant trains and stage coaches, rescued by Buffalo Bill and his cowboys. The event drew praise for its realism, no accidents, and strong attendance, while the Buffalo Bill exhibition was a hit and the treasurer counted large takings on the trip to Richmond.
Mr and Mrs A A Page visit friends in Richmond as Norfolk footballers prepare to play there next week. R R Worthy Smith departs Sunday evening on a West trip. A prize dri and smoker is set for Monday at the Armory. W O Wilmore was struck by a bicyclist yesterday at Matn and Bank. not seriously hurt. Daughters of the Confederacy meet at Mrs Frank Anthony Watke’s at 2 on Saturday. all members to attend. A P Wilmer and wife move to 214 York Treat. Wilmer joins Tries & Co as coal and coke agents. A respected colored man, longtime barber at Main Street shop, died at 2 this morning of consumption. funeral at Bute Street Baptist Church. He leaves a wife and two children.
During a city fair on Wednesday a member of the City Guard became intoxicated and insolent. He was disarmed and sent home, and a court martial is expected to follow.
By direction of W W Sale trustee Byrd Baldwin Co will sell at the Exchange at 12 m today all that certain lot on the south side of Columbus street Portsmouth with appurtenances. It bounds Green street north, Green and Grilin streets intersection, runs north along Green street one foot, then east eight feet, south nineteen forks, west 144 feet to the beginning. Recently conveyed to George W Williams by John L Pruden deed dated February 20 1897 and recorded in Hastings Court. For further particulars read the ad on back page of today Virginian.
Advertises 1870 Climax Brandy as a grape wine aged fourteen years in controlled storage to rival Hennessy and other Cognacs. Claims lower price and preference by physicians in Philadelphia New York and other cities.
A Norfolk county communications reports a Democratic Executive Committee gathering with Mr M S Newhorne and others present. A resolution urged Democrats to support Mr Newberne and the party regular nominee, though one member was absent and unaware of the meeting.
An advertisement from Rudolph & Wallace at 533 Main Street touts Speer's Wines and Aunt Tinehael's Malarial Bitters as pure, backed by the Dest Chemists and Medical Practitioners. It claims daily use by the Medical Faculty, lists bitter herbs and roots, and promises a second order for inspection this week.
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