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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1897

Page

3

University of Virginia versus Tampton Athletic Club clash

Football brief notes a match between the University of Virginia and Tampton Athletic Club in Richmount on a Saturday in October. A special Chesapeake and Ohio excursion trains from Norfolk depart morning and return at 5 p.m. with an 8100 round trip fare. Last season both teams tied in two games.

University of Virginia Tampton ‘Athletic Club Richmount Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Norfolk Tedmond University of Virginian Lampton

Adiake Cameras and Suppliers Advertise Goods

The notice promotes Adiake Cameras and other items from Messrs Greenwool and Fire with price points for tries at 12 dollars and Mastman odaks as low as 4 dollars. It also touts the new bureaua Kodak Clover laf and rabbit foot mascot charms and hundreds of desirable goods at the Casket.

Messrs Greenwool & Fire Adiake Tries Mastman Kodak He Casket

Diamond Spring Water Order Service Notice

Diamond Spring Water announces prompt careful handling of all orders. Information and testimonials available from GF Wodaman 8 Commerce Street. New phone, old phone listed as provided.

Wodaman Commerce Street Hodgman

Aporini Notico. Bas relief photos offered at low prices

Aporini Notico announces reduced prices on bas relief photographs. The firm claims to have the most wonderful fotograf obtainable, now affordable for all. Visit Ballentine Building, 340 344 Main, to view the selection.

Aporini Notico. T Ballentine Building

Them Now. Full naadt Complete Line of hur 82.00 Pride

They are neat and dressy and all solid feather. Made at same factory with same stock as OUR 32.00 PATROL. Narrow medium and broad toes, available only at NELLER'S SIO sTown, & BANK ST., OPPO. COURT TlOUSE.

Naadt Neller's Sio sTown Bank ST Oppo

Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad Promises Cure All Skin Ailments

Burrow, Martin & Co advertises Bucklen Arnica Salve as ideal for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, rashes, fever sores, dermatitis, chapped hands, chillblains, corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee for full satisfaction and a price of 25 cents per box.

Bucklen Burrow, Martin & Co

Granby Street Extension to City Park Nears Opening

A long planned extension of Granby street from Lute street to City Park will open soon to traffic, creating a two mile plus thoroughfare with graded, shelled surfaces and a direct link across the North Norfolk district. The project, hindered by delays and railway crossings, includes a 100 foot bridge over Smiths Creek, and is expected to boost adjacent lands and developments in Atlantic City Ward and Williamston.

Granby Street Lute Street Cy Park Malin Street Custim House City Park Haddington Bute Street Smith's Creek Atlantic City Ward Church Street Mine Place Queen Street Adtlantic City Williamston Wiliams Estate Park Place North Norfolk Company Whith Villa Hermits W. T. Brooke Norfolk and Western Dhrnauic Bute Councila Ming Siuth'’s Creek Atlantic City Leyond Norfolk and Western Railway Company Walter MW. Taylor Whitin Monte Fey

Amuse Me The Burglar Dorcas At The Academy Of Music

Amuse Me The Burglar with Van Osten's Three Star Company featured Dorcas at the Academy of Music to a well filled audience. The Gurplar starred Robert Wayne in the title role with strong performances from Manny Nadine and supporting players. Mrs Wayne as the Burglar and Edith impressed, and the closing scenes drew moving responses from the crowd. Tonight and tomorrow a second bill repeats with The Dipper featuring Ida Russell. Primrose West minstrels come Monday for a one night engagement. Walker Whiteside’s Shakespearean company promises elaborate, accurate productions next week.

van Osten Dorcas Academy of ‘Music Gurplar Rober Wayne Mer Wayne Tde Russell Manny Nadine Auddled Robert Wayne Whfe Edith George McTchan Bertha Bordman Milton Lady Maelchins Siamna Ida Sussell Primrose & West Big Minstrels Academy of Minsic Walker Whiteside Mrr. Whiteside

Democratic meeting opens in Third Ward club hall

A sparsely attended but attentive audience heard J L Nash preside and introduce Merritt P Ceale at a Democratic gathering in the Third Ward club hall on Ohne lette street. Speakers touted fourteen years of Democratic progress, praised Cantolerate Veterans aid, and touted Norfolk ties as a test of constituency loyalty.

Obiy Third Ward Ohnelette Street J. L. Nash Merritt TP Ceale Mil Democratie Ite Norfolk Hinself Cooley Cooke Dave Willcox Tie Treasury Ln Spemaking Heket Mevers, Kiser Poster D. Tucker Brooke

Marriage Celebrations Mark Quiet Atlantic City Weekend

In Atlantic City at Burrows Memorial Baptist church m r M Wilson wed Miss India Lambert in a large ceremony led by Rev G W Cox. The couple then hosted guests at their Central avenue home with refreshments. Earlier, Rev W Th Keefe and Rev L R Wright joined Mr W T Gomes and Miss Morenze Gregory in marriage at the bride’s parents’ home on Main and Gray avenues. Best man Corydon Baylor and maid of honor Miss Lowla Gregory attended. A Northern tour awaits the newlyweds. The Central Avenue Baptist church Prayers circle plans a meeting tomorrow afternoon with Mrs S B Ironmonger, including a brief program and business.

Burrows Memorial Baptist Church M. Wilson India Lambert G. W. Cox Central Avenue W. Th. Keefe L. RR. Wright W. Tpt Gomes Morenve Gregory Uride Main Gray Avenues Corydon Baylor Lowla Gregory Air Mrs. Games Central Avenue Baptist Church

Scott's Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil with Hypophosphites

Coughs and colds can be cured quickly with Scott's Emulsion. The oil feeds the blood, warms the body, the hypophosphites strengthen nerves, and glycerine soothes the throat and lungs. The combination claims to prevent serious lung troubles. Sold by druggists and Scott & Bowne, New York.

Scott Scott , Bowne New York

Mission Sermon Highlights Woman's Missionary Work

The annual Woman's Methodist Foreign Missionary Society meeting at Centenary Church featured Rev W M Edwards delivering the annual sermon The work of women in missions was praised with numerous reports from districts and a $50 collection after the service The afternoon session reviewed auxiliary activities and the executive committee planned further meetings with the convention expected to continue into tomorrow morning

Woman's Methodist Foreign Missionary Society Centeary M. . Church W. A. Ivey Lynchburg Elutte Danyiite Pon Uys Mia Manda W. C. Ivey Virginia Pont Heathim Suffolk W. M. Edwards Leone Ad Denewn

Teresly Told Tales In New York and Harbor News

Mr M E Merry is in New York and Mrs Alex Savare with Mrs S mR Collbart returned from Suffolk visit. Minor Co exhibited G Wizer in Washington on state matters. No Harbor Board meeting due to lack of quorum. Drummond returned from New York and Northern trips. Cotton Exchange visit by Greenville visitors. Steam vessel inspectors probe collision between Old Point Comfort and tag Saute. Horace Fordy sale at Meal Market for 15000 pounds to W G Donald. Schooner Abbott Phar at Tybee with cargo misappropriation alleged. First LCOMe Test deh services planned this week. Re vice Worbis at Throo, Wreaching a Sopoin Testimony and praise service tonight. No changes in schooner stalls. Customs detained vessels. Secretary Gage warns hold until orders.

M. E. Merry New York Alex Savare Collbart Suffolke Kimes Casey Elsaabeth Olin Charce Dtynie, Minor & Co G. Wizer Washington Lave Board of Harbor Iack Quent FP. Drumond Ak Misines Delis 'Thomas Wilisten Charles W. Speisht Greenville S.C Cotton Exchange Old Point Comfort Horace Pordy Woure Colonal Avenue Mowbray Arch Ghent Lyrd Baldwin & Cos W. Or. Donald Abhbott Phar Mueller Tybee James’ Wharf Gage Collee

Entertainment event at Kirn Dall with nuptials and guests

An entertainment was held at Mrs. J Chitton's residence at 218 South Park Avenue last night at eight. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J A Moore with Delage, William J Jarvis and Miss May Slade present. Many friends and Congrtuleans attended the happy couple. A skating pond project is planned at John D Rockefeller's estate and work progresses on the West Party Fourth Street mansion in New York City.

Kirn Savi J. Chitton South Park Avenue Wis Willam J. Jarvis la May Slade Teenle van Dienawenie A.J. Bateman Edenton John D. Rockefeller Fourth Street New York City

End of the drought praised by Petersburg Confederate Camp

Petersburg Virginia October 20 special report notes rain ends a protracted drought praised by Captain W Gordon McQuade who said ALP Wil Camp Confederate Veterans is the best in the state and the South. A wedding occurred this morning on Washington Street between Nicholas Surl of Lewiswick and Dorothy G Your town. Passenger train southbound from Mead escorted individuals leaving toward Mecon.

A. P. Hill Petersburg Wil W. Gordon McQabe Wilconto Ma Nicholas Hrwiswick Dorothy G. Your Star of Warhhorton Street Mecon

Fragmented 19th Century News Clip Sketches Tragedy and Rumor

A damaged OCR fragment reports a fatal train crash near Chippewa Idia with a head-end collision killing a groom and a second dies, while a groom survives. It mentions royal rumors about a Princess in Paris and a Paris paper denying a claim about a cure, with scattered references to places like Woerlshofern and Cumberland.

London Paris Princess of Wiles Hather Koeipp Woerlshofern Jtavarin Simaner Woerkshofen Palreuth Cumberland

Mirfak County Election Judges Controversy Debate

In a voters’ notice the Democratic Execution Committee outlines concerns over appointing election judges. A prior letter from Shen to Cromwell cites Supreme Court habeas corpus refusal as a basis for the judicial appointment dispute. The report lists proposed judges and notes ongoing debate about support or opposition among officials and voters.

Democratic F Shen Cromwell Supreme Court Tuo Shiva Gael Annie Faneder Leo Jetson Tortie Lown Berklow

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