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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1897

Page

2

Lake Taylor Purification Debate Foxed by Hasty Examination

The Board of Health objects to implied expert references to Taylor in a letter from Normal Virginia dated October 18 1897. They cite the rushed study of Lake Taylor water as inadequately tested and warn against connecting Taylor to the city’s supply, noting odor and sewer contamination near the almshouse. Also announces the Kings Daughters Virginia state convention schedule at Young Men’s Christian Association with sessions through the 26th and calls for host families to entertain delegates.

tHarsession Board of Thi Dyiiilor Normal Nahroth Letsou Piaet Tagstor Taylor Lake Taylor Witeh de Diem Ile Diam Ehenlen Bidineg Montel Newrile Tad J. Jer Wcoramick Iealth Kies Virginia Oeloelk Davis Meltome Davia Oelock Annie Virginia Culbertson King’s Daughters

Unclear Commodity Updates From Daily Market Notices

Heavy rains hit the Carolinas and Georgia with port disruptions and price notes. Futures in London and New York show declines and steady closes. cotton receipts at a port reach 975 bales amid mixed market signals.

Carolinas Georgia Lear United States Bes Friensh Consols Viet Taya Liverpool Drecenver New York Deeanber Radek Sorfole

Revival services and storm warning headline fragment storm sermon

A storm repiv in from the sea is noted with revival services announced by Dr Wayjor and a sermon held amid rising tempests. The article mentions a Bible trading event and health propaganda, urging readers to avoid chants about health while promoting a vegetable remedy called MOON'S PILLS.

Taniel Nantes Osin Wayjor

Rain Lifts City as Water Department Plans All Day Pumping

Rain and winds eased drought of weeks and raised spirits citywide. Water department will begin all day pumping to restore supplies while coastal storm signals warn ships. Cape Henry winds hit sixty mph and Kitty Hawk 52 mph. streets flood modestly, Cove Street reports twelve inches of water.

Water Department Hindhwhater Mich Winis Ithe Burericane Gray Washington Norfolk Newport News Portress Monroe Hatteras Middle Avlantle Caarolina Cousis Cape Henry Kitty Hawk N. C Yyeslerley City Hall Avenue Aml Wly Cove Street

First Organ Recital of the Season at Epworth church

At Epworth M. E. church tonight at eight o clock the first organ recital of the season will be given by Mr. A. Koerner. He will be assisted by contralto Miss Satie Tudley Jones, pianist Miss Virginia Soper, baritone Mr. J. Trede Jenkins, and violinist Mr. Charles Hurjes. The programme includes orchestral and vocal pieces and a duo for man and organ. Admission ten cents and tickets sold at the door.

Epworth NM. E. Church A. Fr. Koerner WP. Molmes & Co Wesley W. Fiesler Koerner Epworth M. BE. Church Satie Tudley Jones Virginia Soper J. Trede Jenkins Charles Hurjes Miss Roper Messrs Deorne Stech & CM Worfolk Ames & Gurl Talent Holmes & Co Wesley W. Testereel Seerees Poltal

Entertaining Northeastern Show Delights Audience

A lively performance by Norris Hires and Thely Trained Doge and Diantes thrills a mixed crowd. The show features a strong band, clever acts, and a safe, well managed atmosphere with free pony rides for children. Also listed are elected officers of the Union Mission and Norfolk Medical Society officers and board members.

Ivan Norris Hires Elewor Union Mission Enenings Tieton Asurer S. Q. Colling Ton Mycoe John Ot Teper Luther Shesone John’. Doltens W Horsley Tawnkford Gay Relate John L. Farant Welittle Sams Thomas W. Shelton LW White Cohn Norfolk Medical Society Fale Lowlhis Hewnilleers Cop Newhill Lows Webh Peli McCormick Secretiny Tr Tel Pin

Water Supply Returns as Lake Joyce Joins System

Water pumping resumes all day at 8 AM though not at full pressure as Lake Joyce connects, easing a 30 day water shortage. City officials note industrial needs and power supply influenced the decision, with a Norfolk line querying Franklin on a Brackwater river water source visit.

Clock Wide Water Department Water Board Joyce Frankliin Noertilk Brackwater Alsomaric Steam Navigation Company TT. Cann W. Z. Dabney Tarrett Watkins AL Pretlow WH. Strand Norfolk

Decisive Court of Appeals ruling in trademark case

A Chicago court decision in October favors the plaintiff Winolo Medical Company in a trade dress dispute against PPh enj ay our teadke mark. The ruling upholds the right to protect the trade dress and anticipates a broader victory tied to November dates and related beverage election provisions.

Itdie Denkineg Walted Tea Court of Appeals Oetater Perry Toad

Fragmented Religious Verse From Early Script

Fragmented OCR style text appears to be a devotional or hymn fragment with archaic language. It mentions God, mercy, love, and phrases about infants and the afterlife, though many words are garbled. The passage references a house of mansions and hope for loved ones, but the exact source and date are unclear.

Dr King’s New Discovery Promoted for Cough and Consumption

An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a proven cure for coughs colds and consumption. It claims the remedy offers relief with a reserved stock at local shops including Burrow Martin & Co dry store and mentions consultations with Dr Week who has returned to the city. It also lists nearby businesses Gale Jewelry Co Norfolk night school and Southern Short Hand and Business University.

King Wing Burrow Martin & Co Dr. Week Wshing Gale Jewelry Co SH Matinstreet Norfolk Wan

Weather and wedding report from Norfolk 1897

A weather bulletin from Norfolk dated October 20 1897 notes rain in General Conditions for Toedmr Washington with Virginia and North Carolina forecasts and tidal data. The marriage of Horace B Dakin and Daisy Elinore James took place at Freemason Street Baptist Church with a large local attendance and notable attendants.

Washington Virginia North Carolina Freemason Street Baptist Church Horace &. Dakin Thannual Mico Daisy Elinore James W. A. Janes Tis City Freemason Street M. J. Wiharton W. J. Young Epworth M. E J. Pollard Reeves Mtr A. C. Coppedge Hannibal Hutte Lenora Oneill Norfolk Jenne Bauleh OM Point Blanche Jarry Berkley Eelen Wheeler lWampton Mattie V. Jones Mamie Jordan Carrie Hill Myrle O'Neill Harry O'Neill James Mr. D. Carpenter Henry Totty Portsmouth Sam McCatob C. A. Dean George Luthrop J. D. Sullivan Perry Palmi Walter Graham Old Bay Line Baltimore

Free Pills Offer for Dr King’s New Life Pile

Send your address to I RE Bucklen Co Chicago to receive a free box of Dr King’s New Life Pills. The ad claims ease of action, constipation relief, liver aid, and pure vegetable ingredients with no deleterious substances. Sold by Burrow Martin Co. An unrelated line mentions Tiudolph Wallace garments.

I. RE. Bucklen & Co Chicago Dr. King Burrow, Martin & Co

Brown's 210 Church Street Announces Seasonal Stock and Style

The ad highlights a peak in seasonal stock with full selections and dependable quality. Ribbon Ties, Right Plaids at 25c, belts with varied styles, and gloves offered at moderate prices. Four Button Kids line features smart, light stock with sturdy stitching priced at 79 cents. Joseph Brown invites investigation of Dorset business growth.

Joseph Brown Church Street

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